Five stars all the way around!! Great atmosphere, friendly service, good beer selection, and INCREDIBLE food!! Our table ordered 4 or 5 different sandwiches and each one got rave reviews... cooked to perfection and loaded with flavor. Mac and cheese, stuffed mushrooms, it's all to die for!!
Vicki Manning Harrington
+5
Beautiful new place in an old restored building on Walnut owned by the guys who used to have The Spot food truck. If you aren’t familiar with The Spot, you need to get to know The Walnut. Ben Norris and Hunter Wilson are two of the best guys in the world, and the most talented. It’s honest, delicious food in a relaxed, upscale and hip environment. They’ve tried to retain some of the history and original beauty of the building which is awesome. Everyone needs to check this place out! ❤️❤️
I had decided that I wanted to try a “new” place for lunch while at work. I used to see The Spot food truck around but never stopped. (I’m regretting that now.) I remembered The Walnut was nearby and decided to give it a shot. Wow! Delicious food, great staff, and great atmosphere! 11/10 - will be back for dinner and drinks with friends soon!
We were out walking around downtown for Small Business Saturday and stumbled across The Walnut. Best burgers in Des Moines! The atmosphere is amazing, the staff was wonderful, and the food was phenomenal! This is our new go to spot, hands down! The Portobella, Pesto, Swiss burger is a must try.
My new favorite place. The burgers are perfect and don't miss the Completo... It's a hotdog with everything. Our table loved it so much we ordered another one. Other favorites include the stuffed mushrooms and the wasabi cucumber salad. Great location and the atmosphere is fun. Wait staff is friendly and quick.
I tried the Mediterranean Chicken Pita and holy cow it was amazing! Definitely coming back to try all the different food. Also had a great bar selection, and a beautiful setting. Highly recommended this place!
Nice new eatery in a reatored downtown building. Food was delicious. I had Mushroom and Swiss burger and a side of the pasta salad. Only downside, be it only a small downside, was that it is a bit loud due the open concept with cement floor and other hard surfaces that cause sound to bounce around.
Great place, wonderful food! Would recommend The Walnut to anyone and I have! Justin does a great job as well!! Will be back often!
I loved the Spot and was so excited when I found out they were opening a restaurant! The food is so good and the staff very friendly along with a great atmosphere! So happy that they kept all the same menu plus added some other great options!
Excellent food & service, really nice atmosphere! Rustic, modern, industrial building. Felt very open & airy. My dinner date & I got the Al Pastor & The Completo both with house chips. Perfect amount of food for dinner. Great price point too! I was a huge fan of The Spot truck, love that it’s a permanent staple now! Can’t wait to go back!
Just had an amazing lunch at The Walnut! Burger was one of the best I've ever had!! Asparagus was cooked to perfection, and the Mac N Cheese was out of this world!
We eat here every chance we get. Here tonight for our Valentines dinner�. Best place in town for fresh, thought out, delicious food! � � � � �! The staff is friendly and make you feel so welcome. We’re nuts about The Walnut!!!
Went on a busy Friday. Wait for food was a little long but staff was attentive and it was more than worth it. Chicken Philly and West Coast Burger were both amazing, as were Mac and cheese and asparagus sides! We will be back!
The restaurant has a great vibe. Cool, sleek, very trendy decor. The mushroom appetizer is spectacular - one of the best appetizers in town. The portobello sandwich was outstanding - yes, you can tell I love mushrooms. These were among the best. Let's support this trendy, stylish, new restaurant in this up and coming neighborhood. You will be so glad you did!
Really enjoyed The Walnut for lunch today. Excellent service. All three of us loved our food. Red pepper soup, grilled asparagus, Rueben, chicken pita, and chicken philly. The philly had hearty cubes of breast meat, gooey cheese, and perfectly caramelized onions and peppers.
I’ve been to The Walnut several times and have always been impressed by the menu, the service and the quality of the food. 👍🏻👍🏻
Ordered beer and appetizers. Loved the atmosphere and had great staff. I ordered a tall IPA according to the menu & price but only received a normal glass. Asked the waitress why and she said the brewery set the prices, but it doesn’t make sense why I still didn’t receive a 16oz beer when that’s what the menu said. Otherwise all of it was delicious. The food was awesome and there were lots of local brews, which I really appreciated. A nice amount of seating and TV’s to watch football on!
This spot has delicious, American, pub-style food and wonderful service. Everything is reasonably priced for the quality that you get. Could they use a little extra pizazz in the interior decorating department? Sure. It feels a little cold at times. But overall -- a consistently good experience from the staff and the kitchen.
Real Advantage Partners Real Estate Team
+5
The starters were superb! The craft beers on tap are only $2.50 on Tuesdays and the patio is perfect and completely shady in the afternoon! If you are looking for a new spot downtown- check out the Walnut!
Ps - they have bike racks too!
Great simple spot for sandwhiches and burgers. The service is good, fast and attentive. Prices are reasonable and food is tasty. Fries are a great side option, and the mac and cheese was quite underwhelming. Overall - highly recommend.
Great location, very good menu (especially if you are Vegan), and amazing staff! Eat in and take out, quick, and the service really is top notch. If you are downtown, visiting the City, you should give this place a try.
Relaxed, cool city vibe! Focused menu made daily by owner-chef. The waitstaff, Sam, was great. Had the rueben and pasta salad today. Very good!
This is hands down my favorite bar/restaurant on the west side of downtown and possibly all of Des Moines. The food is fantastic, they have a small but well-curated craft beer selection, cocktails are on point, the staff is great, and the atmosphere can’t be beat.
Great place! Variety of quality upscale food and drink choices at a good price. Great story of the restaurant and historic building adds to the dining experience.
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