AJ's Steakhouse
Thanksgiving 2026 confirmedNov 26, 11 AM–7 PM
1 Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona, IA
Three-course holiday menu: $65 per adult, $19 per child age 11 and younger. Reservations strongly recommended. Call 515-957-3535.
Official source ↗THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2026
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Restaurants and fuel stops around Ames, with a clear difference between published Thanksgiving hours and ordinary store schedules.
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Restaurants
One confirmed Thanksgiving dining option outside Story County, plus a local lead to call.
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
Holiday schedule unconfirmedRegular hours: about 4 AM–3:45 AM daily
325 S Duff Ave, Ames, IA
Ames sit-down restaurant lead. Its ordering site shows near-round-the-clock regular service but does not explicitly confirm Thanksgiving hours. Call 515-520-8940.
Official source ↗The IowaStater Restaurant
Thanksgiving hours unconfirmedRegular Thursdays: 6:30 AM–8 PM (bar until 10 PM)
2100 Green Hills Dr, Ames, IA
Ames sit-down dining lead. Regular Thursday hours appear on its official site, but there is no posted November 26 holiday confirmation. Call 515-268-2238 before visiting.
Official source ↗Gas stations
Normal 24-hour locations; holiday hours have not yet been published.
Casey's
Thanksgiving hours unconfirmedNormal pumps and store: 24/7
3218 Orion Dr, Ames, IA
Official store page lists round-the-clock fuel and convenience service. Call 515-446-7632 to confirm holiday counter, kitchen and pump access.
Official source ↗Maverik
Thanksgiving hours unconfirmedNormal store: 24 hours
4510 Mortensen Rd, Ames, IA
Official location page publishes a 24-hour schedule. Holiday staffing and food service may vary. Call 515-292-3432.
Official source ↗Maverik #5299
Thanksgiving hours unconfirmedRegular store hours: 24/7
4506 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA
West Ames; the official location lists a 24-hour store schedule. Holiday staffing and kitchen access may change. Call 515-292-9416.
Official source ↗Maverik #5028
Thanksgiving hours unconfirmedRegular store hours: 24/7
203 Welch Ave, Ames, IA
Campustown; official listing shows a 24-hour store schedule. Thanksgiving counter hours are not individually confirmed. Call 515-292-5395.
Official source ↗Maverik #5119
Thanksgiving hours unconfirmedRegular store hours: 24/7
2108 Isaac Newton Dr, Ames, IA
East Ames near I-35; 24-hour ordinary store schedule. Confirm holiday kitchen and counter hours. Call 515-233-2200.
Official source ↗Maverik #5365
Thanksgiving hours unconfirmedRegular store hours: 24/7
2801 E 13th St, Ames, IA
East 13th Street; official Maverik directory lists 24-hour operations. Holiday hours are not specifically confirmed. Call 515-985-2090.
Official source ↗Maverik #5337
Thanksgiving hours unconfirmedRegular store hours: 24/7
1706 Hwy 210, Huxley, IA
Highway 210 fuel stop; official location publishes 24-hour regular service. Check holiday staffing before travel. Call 515-310-1981.
Official source ↗Casey's #3319
Thanksgiving hours unconfirmedRegular store and pumps: 24/7
1800 S B Ave, Nevada, IA
The official Casey's store page publishes 24-hour store, pickup, delivery and fuel-pump service. Thanksgiving food service needs confirmation. Call 515-217-5541.
Official source ↗Casey's #4314
Thanksgiving hours unconfirmedRegular store and pumps: 24/7
1118 S Duff Ave, Ames, IA
Official store page lists 24-hour fuel and convenience service. Holiday staffing and kitchen hours may change. Call 515-325-4456.
Official source ↗Already listed as closed on Thanksgiving? 3 Ames restaurants ↗
These businesses explicitly list Thanksgiving as a closure on their own sites, so avoid an unnecessary trip.
- Great Plains Sauce & Dough · 129 Main St, Ames, IAThe official restaurant website lists Thanksgiving among its annual closures.Source ↗
- Wasabi Ames · 926 S 16th St, Ames, IAThe official restaurant website lists Thanksgiving Day as closed.Source ↗
- Fuji Japanese Steakhouse · 1614 S Kellogg Ave, Ames, IAThe restaurant's website states that it closes on Thanksgiving.Source ↗
Research checked November 2, 2026. All times Central. Independent community guide by Potent Technology LLC; no paid placements. For free meals and food assistance, see Community Care.
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