Uptown Food and Beverage Co.

Uptown Food and Beverage Co. is a restaurant serving classic dishes inspired by Dennis Gibson's Encore Pizza Co. The menu covers pizzas, sandwiches and salads, all prepared in-house. A pizza and salad bar is part of the weekday lunch buffet.

The kitchen is open Monday through Thursday and Saturday, and closed Sundays, with later hours on Friday and Saturday. Groups of seven or more are asked to call ahead for quicker seating. The restaurant has a full bar with local craft beers, mules and signature cocktails, and sells gift cards. Catering quotes are handled by phone or email. It is at 302 SW Maple Street in Ankeny.