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Django Restaurant
91/100 (3281 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
French
Vegan Options
French
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Oyster
Cheeseburger
Bouillabaisse
Toasts
Escargot
Calamari
Burger
Croque Madame
Confit
Mussels
Beef Bourguignon
Cheesecakes
Tuna
Coq au Vin
Prosciutto
Calamares
Shrimp
Cakes
Croque Monsieur
Salmon
Beef
Pesto
Fish
Pork
Crab Cake
Lobster
Cheesecake
Foie gras
Pasta
French Fries
Salad
Crab
Scallops
Duck
Hanger steak
French Toast
Sandwiches
Crepes
Poutine
Sit down
French
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Private Dining
BYOB
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Menu items that are to die for: Grilled Niman Ranch Pork Chops: 2 giant pork chops served over a sweet potato hash. Recommend medium cooking..."
Kira Barker
"We were looking for a new place to add to our mix for dinner and cocktails. We had been recommended by several people to give it a shot and we were..."
Tom Hudson
"We made a reservation when it was announced that Django was closing. Our dinner last night was one of the best we have had. Our favorite server Lou..."
Kathy Rae Ritzler
"I went there this weekend for my Anniversary and the food was amazing, and we had a wonderful waiter! We had Fried Calamari, and the mussels Diablo..."
Courtney Anderson
"My husband and I celebrated our Anniversary at Django last evening and had the best service!! From wine & cheese platter at the bar to the service..."
Sarah Beth Kessler
"A favorite restaurant anywhere I travel. When I’m in town, this is a must visit spot. There are so many fantastic things to try here, however, the..."
Scott S. Waschitz
"We enjoyed an excellent meal and unique mixed drinks. Many wonderful options. Our server, Taylor, was awesome - very friendly &..."
Tami Jo Wagner Pink
"I think is a great place. To bad it is closing Grandson Charles took good care of me. The staff & patrons were very friendly.😀 Three cheers for..."
Patricia Gunville
"Great unique food with an amazing flavor profile! You can tell they pick fresh ingredients and do not take any short cuts. The waiter was amazing...."
Danie Marie Bowman Kramme
"Went to Django tonight, and it was beyond amazing! I DO NOT ever write reviews but I couldn't not say something about how amazing our waitress, Kira,..."
Janelle Ellis Ordway
"Amazing food and service. Waitress was very knowledgeable with the wine and oysters. The duck and scallops were perfect. And cheesecake also..."
Dawn Filson
"Perfect circumstance, Perfect dishes, and Perfect server. Those three combo are matched with my favor. I strongly recommend this place for your..."
IOWA COWBOY
"Visited Iowa in Oct.2021. We were trying new cuisine and was led to this place. The outer and inner appearance of the restaurant was hip and cool,..."
Kimberly Hawkins
"All of the food was honestly incredible ranging from the appetizers: bread and cheese plate and crispy onion rings to the entree: salmon to the..."
Cat Powell
"Delicious food, nice staff, good atmosphere. Waitress forgot to get us one of our drinks so she comped a dessert for us; that made us feel valued...."
Ben Glover
"Great food, drinks, and service during our first time here! Updated - our second time here in sept 2021 was equally as great! We tried new foods..."
Dave Donahue
"Came in to just have drinks while waiting on a dinner reservation at another restaurant. To my surprise, the place was so nice. Sat at the bar to..."
Carolyn Cacal
Flying Mango
88/100 (2698 ratings)
Restaurants
Cajun & Creole
Cajun & Creole
Gluten Free Options
Barbecue
American
Barbecue
American
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Catfish
Shrimp
Red Beans and Rice
Beef
Andouille
Pasta
Pesto
Salad
Fish
Wings
Pork
Mussels
Tapas
Tacos
Ribs
Surf And Turf
Bread Pudding
Crawfish
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Cajun & Creole
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Mid-range
"All I can say is, the best bbq in town. Great service and food. Worth the wait on a busy nite. A real treat, can't wait until I go back to Iowa in..."
MarioMtl
"Pleasantly surprised. I had no idea what to expect when I first came here. I knew that flying mango was more of some sort of fancy bbq joint but I..."
Darikababyydee
"Love it!. Went here with my wife and some friends a few months ago and absolutely loved it! One of our favorites places in Des Moines. Their food is..."
Matt Beglinger
"Flying Fruit. The Flying Mango sits in a neighborhood setting in the MECCA of FINE DINING (Beaverdale Iowa).Immediately the color and the..."
DanO
"Wow! Food, drinks and service were amazing. The owner is so involved with everything. We love love love this incredible delicious place. This place..."
Jessica Irizarry
"My favorite restaurant in Des Moines can't say anything bad about it. 5..."
Michele Haynes Battani
"Dinner. Completely amazed with the taste, service and all the personality they put into the "Flying Mango". We ordered the brisket and ribs and were..."
Rhonda
"Best restaurant in the Metro. Reasonable prices, great atmosphere, even better food. Puts Jethros BBQ to..."
Mik
"Great find!. I've driven past Flying Mango a million times, and finally decided to stop in for dinner. It is a small, quaint place that is dimly lit,..."
Michelle T
"Always good. You can't best the..."
Scott Berry
"I had the three meat and my friend had the chicken and I was amazed at the tenderness of t brisket and ow the meat came off the rib bones put that..."
Ken
"Sumptuous. You have GOT to try this place!! The best barbeque in Des Moines hands down!! My fav is the pulled pork sandwich topped with coleslaw...."
Kristin Davis Baird
"A Neighborhood Gem. Carol and I are Foodies and newcomers to Iowa from the Chicago area, and we have been actively researching area restaurants to..."
Chuckster
"I was trying not to over use "Really" in the title to say how good the food is.. Awesome food, but I wish the place was bigger. This place gets..."
Perry Thompson
"I don't eat meat but I've heard it is really good. My mom knows the manerger or the owner and he is super..."
Mary Beth
"Awesome service!. We had a little trouble with our reservation (party of 7 for a Fri night), but they made it right and got us in very quickly. The..."
Clivemomandcpa
"Excellent!. Friends brought us to the Flying Mango recently and the flavors in the air had my mouth watering before we even got inside. The creative..."
Topcat
"Best Restaurant, Period. Best service, best food, best atmosphere, awesome drink selection and affordable wine. The owner is so friendly and there..."
Beaverdalediner
"Memphis ain't got nothin' on the Mango. Let me say upfront that I LOVE Memphis-style ribs. I've eaten them multiple times at the Rendezvous and..."
Teej
"Too Yummy!. Yum!!! My cousin brought me here because it's her favorite restaurant. I loved it!! I had a hard time choosing what to get because..."
Maddison
"Outstanding. Food and service were excellent - by far the best brisket and ribs we have ever had. The atmosphere and staff are both outstanding as..."
Al
"You Won't Want to Miss This. The Flying Mango is by far my FAVORITE restaurant in the Des Moines area. It's kind of like a mixture of caribbean,..."
Meg
"Good stuff. Food quality was very good across all entrees at our table. Ribs and brisket were certainly better than most restaurants..."
Patrick
"Tasty cajun and southern fare. Amazing red beans and rice. My chicken creole lacked any chicken, as did my fellow diner's dish, however, we both left..."
Ryan
"Love It!!. I love this place. The food is delish and always cooked perfect. Atmosphere there is really neat and I recommend it to all my..."
KShell
"Mmmm! I keep going back for the ribs - best in Des Moines - he always gets the brisket! Both worth the 45 weekend wait - or pick it up to take home...."
Aluminum Cloud
"I went there with my dad, stepmom, and wife. My wife said she would give it 4 1/2 stars. The service was a bit slow that night, we ordered an..."
Alex Bardole
"Absolutely Incredible!. I was in Des Moines in June and found the Flying Mango on urbanspoon before my trip. What a fortunate..."
Noah011
"Warm, friendly neighborhood place with the best BBQ beef brisket anywhere. Great beer choices..."
Gayleb
"My wife and I have been dining here for the last 5 years and this one of our favorite restaurants in the Des Moines area.  We like to reserve visits..."
Coryeats
"Finally got in to eat at this place and the wait was worth it. As you can see by my rating I loved my overall experience but not everything was..."
Mahlon White
"I'm so glad they have opened their doors again. Definitely one of our favorite places to go and eat without the kids (although they do have a good..."
Christina C
"A little confused at first by the market prices and of-the-day items, but our waitress was quite helpful. Great sauces and flavors! Overall it was..."
Adrianna Elzinga
"Local friends have long recommended the Mango. Finally got there last night, and it definitely lived up to the billing. We got the smoked chicken..."
bryce bergman
"Some of the best smoked food I've ever had. Unique sides are outstanding. A lot of great Cajun flavors. Staff has a cool vibe and are very..."
Colby Kessler
"Excellent! Very happy that I stopped here on my way through town. Some of the best cornbread I’ve ever had — and the ribs and lamb tacos were..."
Trevor Johnson
"Flying Mango is full of surprises! Don't let the drab exterior and location keep you away. Inside you'll find a clean modern eatery crammed with..."
Brian Bopp
Skip's
85/100 (891 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Cod
Burger
Ribs
Nachos
Steak Sandwich
Shrimp
Carbonara
Pork Tenderloin
Pesto
Pasta
Fish
Salad
Pork
Calamari
Mussels
Tuna
Calamares
Salmon
Filet Mignon
Sit down
American
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Awesome service. We arrived at 7:15 on a Friday night and were seated by 7:30! Couldn't believe we got a table that quick. The food was great and..."
Ryan Bates
"My husband and I ordered Skip's to go a couple of nights ago and could not have been more impressed! Usually when we order to go anywhere else, the..."
LaRae Elizabeth Randall
"5 stars pretty much sums up the food, and the service, after the wait to get it in. The way I see it, if theres a wait, or a line, it must be worth..."
Steve Katrina Chaplin Davis
"I think they have the best Chicken Piccata I've ever had, even better than what I had in NYC when we were there during the holidays in 2015. Every..."
Kristina Botts
"Love skips.. ate at the bar... bartender was awesome even while being extremely busy... all the staff was friendly and engaged... food was great..."
Jim McCool
"Absolute best calamari in town! Nothing competes. Always a great..."
Mike Flynn
"I have introduced many people to Skip's since I went my first time several years ago. All are repeat patrons now. I do love the food, the calamari is..."
Tanya Wi
"Here from Ohio for work. This is a classic restaurant with a diverse and excellent menu. The staff is..."
Tom Nowel
"Phenomenal food and even better service. A must try if you visit Des..."
Mike Voories
"Calamari is the best in Des Moines! Great service! Chicken marsala is incredible! Cozy classy..."
Diana M Ray
"Great drinks, food, and service! Comfortable atmosphere. Will definitely be..."
John Sabino
"A group of us went to Skip's for dinner on a Saturday. We got there about 6pm and only had to wait about 20min to be seated. The atmosphere of the..."
Mahlon White
"Skips was the best restaurant I've had within about 20 minutes of the airport so far. The only five star meal. The Creole pasta was fantastic. The..."
Cody M
"Liked it so much we went back the next day. Visiting from WA state and the had a really good experience. The restaurant is in an old house and is..."
Melody
"Absolutely phenomenal service and food. Julie provides fantastic service, she is so welcoming and friendly. She thrives when she busy making you..."
Kelli Brooker
"Terrific food, prime rib melts in your mouth. Staff is amazing, prices are a little higher than average but the food is worth it. My wife and I both..."
Gary Hackett
"I have lived in Iowa for 55 years and this was my first visit to Skips and we will definitely be back. Our server was very professional and I wish I..."
Rick Hinkle
"IMO, the Best Burger in the state is served here! My burger was done to perfection from fresh ground beef, garnished with fresh tomatoes and onions,..."
Stephen Martin
"We took my son out to a celebratory dinner for his college graduation. All of the staff were attentive and our food and drinks were awesome. It was a..."
John Wisser
Splash
84/100 (1095 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Seafood
American
Seafood
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Calamari
Fish
Pork
Risotto
Mussels
Tuna
Shrimp
Calamares
Salmon
Lobster
Pasta
Crab Cake
Salad
Chowder
Clam Chowder
Cheesecake
Mac and cheese
Crab Legs
Crab
Swordfish
Scallops
Halibut
Clams
Bass
Oyster
Cheesecakes
Sit down
American
Seafood
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Reservations
Free Wifi
Seating
Private Dining
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
Late Night
Fine Dining
"All around a great experience. Our server, Zachary, was the best the best I've ever had. He was very educated with the menu and helped guide us..."
Chris Anderson
"My boyfriend and I came here for Valentine’s Day. Normally when we go out we get sub par service because we look really young. Lisa was our..."
Kathryn Gehrke
"Celebrated our anniversary here and it was excellent! The scallops, the octopus, the shrimp and the calamari were cooked just perfectly. It's been..."
Stacie Didier
"2nd time there for My 1 year engagement with my fiance. Service was great, server recommend the cheese platter with our wine, which we did not plan..."
Methta Manyvong
"My second favorite restaurant in town, only because you'll pay a pretty penny to eat there. Everything except the prices (which are understandable)..."
Nick Burdock
"Amazing food! Our server, Gina, was very helpful to my wife since she has food allergies. Her suggestions were..."
Alex Piedras
"Although it's a little bit pricey, it's definitely worth every nickel. Portions are ample and never been disappointed with the quality of both food..."
John Paul Herrig
"Great environment, food, staff and everything in between, I will recommend it to..."
Alfonso Sanchez
"My wife and I were lucky enough to have a fantastic dinner here with our lovely daughter Megan Bertling and her fiance Chris. The food and service..."
Ric Bertling
"My calamari and shrimp appetizer was the best..."
Marco Cruz
"Food was AMAZING. Probably the best all around meal I've had in a very long time. I got the 12oz filet and 16oz lobster tail with garlic mashed..."
Spencer Straight
"Wonderful meal and fantastic service!! A special shout out to Chuck for his phenomenal wine..."
Jessica Peter-Roberto
"My husband and I have been wanting to go to Splash for a long time, finally did last night and loved it. We had the best waiter Zachary. We will be..."
Rick Gale Butler
"We have gone here for our New Years eve date for the passed 4yrs since we have been a couple. Have never been..."
Brandon Cobb
"On 4/29/17, 3 friends and I ended my birthday week with a wonderful dinner at Splash! Jamie was our waitress. Ironically, she has been our waitress..."
Alissa Stoehr
"OMG what a great experience we had. The food spirits and staff were all exceptional. We will be talking about the evening we spent there for months..."
Glenda Newbanks
"Five Stars is not enough. Thanks for the fabulous night of fashion, glam and Iowa’s top mixologist,..."
Michele Zephier
"Waiter was so nice and knowledgeable! I had the Alaskan Crab Legs! So much meat, so worth the price! The owner was so great, and made us feel..."
Symphony Rae
"Will definitely be coming back! Very awesome place and amazing tasting food. Highly recommended for all seafood..."
Illya Davydov
"I've heard great things about this restaurant and all were true! I am a big sea-foodie and loved everything we ate for our first time here! Drinks:..."
Michelle Gode
"Spent our 33rd anniversary at Splash. Did our reservations on Open Table and mentioned our occasion, it was great to see a festive table and special..."
Tami Holubar
"A friend and I had lunch there, awesome! Food was awesome, staff was awesome, the best in every..."
Sandra McClure Hunter
"It was our first visit there and was our 29th anniversary. Our server,Jaime,was awesome. Best meal I have had in a very long..."
Brenda Krems Weinmeister
"Great Ambiance, food and service. What more could you ask..."
Kim O'Connor
"Splash is my go to destination for the perfect night to dine and have a great time. I love the environment and it's delicious cuisine. It surprises..."
Camille Renee
"Best seafood other than the coast. The sea food is so fresh it's the best around. Love..."
Nancy Weigel
"Our meals were delicious! I loved the colossal shrimp and the mashed sweet potatoes are to die..."
Penny Kerns
"Res ipsa loquitur. The Splash experience speaks for itself. All great. Makes me proud to be a New Yorker transplanted to..."
Richard Campagna
"Excellent seafood options - upscale food that is flavorful & filling. My anti-seafood company found the steak & bone-in pork chop options to be very..."
S D
"I really enjoyed the food. The waiter was also very professional and attentive. My wife and I definitely plan to come back. We got the lobster mac..."
Taylor Whitt
"Such amazing seafood! As fresh as you can possibly get this far away from the ocean. I can sea 😉 why this place is a such a foundational..."
Laura Hansen
"The wife and I stopped in for a nite out meal, and we were blown away. Our server was the 'bomb'. It is spendy but this is one of them times that you..."
Thomas Lafave
"What a perfect dinner oysters were on small side but delicious. Had the slash tuna which was phenomenal. Perfect wine recommendations for our meal...."
Lyle Veach
Centro Restaurant
74/100 (3732 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
American
Italian
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Late Night
Breakfast
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Calamares
Bruschette
Pesto
Salmon
Burger
Fish
Pork
Paninis
Crab Cake
Shrimp
Beef
Lobster
Omelette
Meatballs
Pasta
Tortellini
Salad
Crab
Tortelloni
Scallops
Saltimbocca
Calamari
Prosciutto
Mussels
Cakes
Sit down
Italian
American
Television
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"Perfect lunch spot when you want something more than the fast casual lunch spots. Great place for business lunches, or meetings at the bar. I had the..."
Chantelle Cadek
"My best friend and I wanted to go somewhere different during our weekend away and Centro was recommended. I am so glad we went. For starters, we were..."
Taylor Trost
"We had a reservations at another restaurant for nine people celebrating a birthday. . We waited at that place for at least a half hour and still no..."
Dustin Shingledecker
"My girlfriend has always wanted to come here! She loves pizza! Little pizza big pizza tall pizza short pizza I'm calling all pizza ! Every body..."
Dexx King
"I have not actually eaten IN Centro yet, but attended a wedding there and have gotten take out salads. The bruschetta at wedding was the best i have..."
Marianne Satinsky
"Great place to dine. It has good food, good wine, excellent..."
Rodney Pope
"Our server was excellent! I got the Centro calzone and it was so flaky and..."
Kimberly Martin
"I had a pasta dish, perfectly al dente, homemade and thus so flavorful. Sausages just wonderful, spiced perfectly. Excellent service and..."
Sue Petry
"Our waitress was the best ever. She seemed to come to our table at just the right time with more drinks or just to check on us. The food was good..."
Eugene Schultze
"Food was delicious and waiter was so awesome. I will be back to eat..."
Cindy Trujillo Street
"The food, staff and atmosphere was excellent. Our server was..."
Jacque Bokhoven Zondervan
"It was beautiful atmosphere, the food was nicely portioned, and the menu was great. Cooked well. I would say the food still could have been better,..."
Madelyn
"Solid 4.6 Star dining experience. I had to really nitpick to find anything wrong with our meal. Our service was excellent. The server explained the..."
Adam Lau
"Awesome experience. Italian pasta and pizza. The free garlic bread is absolutely delicious. One of my favorite places to eat in town. Perfect for..."
Matt Sievers
"I tried it once before covid and both pasta dishes weren't up to our standards. However I just visited again for the half priced pizza and both the..."
Yvonne Huang
"Sooooo good! Their meals are large, not family style, but close...and this is the lunch portion. Pair with a salad or appetizer to easily feed 2..."
Greg B
"Wow .. what an amazing dinner .. awesome staff .. really cool atmosphere..definitely a must do if you're in the area ....."
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