Hessen Haus

I’ve always enjoyed coming here, the food is generally good and the environment is chill, good amount of space as well. I went last night and our server (female) didn’t seem to thrilled or even like a “people person”. Service was rushed then slow. She never checked to see how our food was. The roast beef was a pile of lukewarm mush, left uneaten. Our table ordered 3 apps because the happy hour price ($2 off) but when our bills came, she said they don’t do that anymore. So why have happy hour signs posted all over and include it in the menu? Maybe tell us before or still honor it? Terrible customer service experience coming from someone who worked in the restaurant business for several years. I had to ask for the burger happy hour price to be changed on the check $2. Not a huge deal with the prices, but come on. People consider special pricing when choosing their meals/drinks. I will say my Wild West Berlin burger was a 10/10 along with the fries. **update 7/6 I came back and my experience was much better. The service was great, quick and attentive. I got the same meal because it was so good the first time. It doesn’t disappoint.

What a place! HUGE BEER OPTIONS both in size and in variety. Tasted unbelievably good. Sat outside so I can’t say much about indoors but there was more than enough room inside and outside. comfy seating options outdoors and our waitress tended to us very well. Definitely a must visit place when in Des Moines. Get your German beer fix here!

This may look like a frat-style beer bar on a certain night, but don't shy away. It's got amazing food and a seriously impressive German beer list. We loved the sauerbraten and wurst plate. Patio was a nice vibe, we were even able to watch baseball while our there. Our server was crazy busy and dealing with a lot, but was still friendly and took great care of us. We've been talking about this food for weeks now, and it's almost a reason to go back to Des Moines.