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Francie's
88/100 (728 ratings)
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American
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"Such a cool place. Has a great vibe to it and thatā€™s only accentuated by the friendly staff and incredible food. Always have good beer on tap...."
Joe Clark
"As always, best place for a burger or a Reuben, cold beer, cocktail, and excellent..."
Nancy Aleccia
"Chicken Philly is the best Philly sandwich around. Pair it with the cole slaw or cottage cheese and an Exile Ruthie or Confluence Brewing Des Moines..."
Andy Kirsis
"Started with the Garlic Foccia bread app, absolutely fantastic. Soft bread, great marinara, pepper jack cheese? Perfect flavor. Next, I enjoyed a..."
Marcus Littleton
"Love this place! Great food, great staff and great atmosphere!! Highly..."
Julie Kidney-Kaster
"I have always received excellent service from the wait staff and Iā€™ve never had a bad meal! Definitely one of my favorite places to go do..."
Tamara Flores
"Excellent food ,fast service even when packed! !!! Fun place to go!! Highly recommend!..."
Marialice Fecht
"What a great place, staff is so accommodating and pleasant, the food is AWESOME! Had the French dip and a side salad, daughter had a cheddar burger..."
Kelly Schultz
"This is our favorite place to go for burgers, wings, fries and beer! We go at least once a week and are never disappointed! Love..."
Corina Barry
"We had 7 there for dinner Saturday night. The service was great and everyone loved there dinner. My hamburger saw the best I've had for a long time...."
Jane Ornduff Ireland
"Awesome employes, amazing food, an excellent waiting staff ! We will indeed be back again..."
Stephanie Klos
"The Francie's crew killed it. We brought our whole 8U softball team full of 8 and 9 year olds and all their parents. Over 20 seats. They were..."
Riley Goettsch
"Great local bar with great food. Loved their beef..."
Dan Godfrey
"Good food and service was great I had the queso burger and it was an open faced burger which was a bit of a surprise but a good one. Fries were good..."
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"My wife and I had a Chicken Philly and a Cuban and they were both awesome! The chips were really good but we were mixed on the cheese. My only..."
Vikings Fan
"Great food and great service, the place was busy yet everything flowed very nicely. The food was awesome with everything house made and everyone in..."
Florida ABATE State VP
"I absolutely love coming here. We got to sit out on the patio this time! We had the best waitress, Lauri. We absolutely love when we get sat in her..."
Kelli Brooker
"A longtime bar & grill on the south side of Des Moines. Friendly staff, great nachos and a small but lively atmosphere make this place great. Has a..."
Jason Mongar
"I love this place from the ambience to the food. I have never had a problem with anything at Francies. It is always a good bet for some killer food..."
Robert Maudlin
"Great food, personable and efficient staff mde this a very good experience . It"s a fun, friendly..."
Bev Woods
Marine View Espresso
87/100 (636 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Cafe
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Crepes
Paninis
Sandwiches
Sit down
CafƩ
American
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Marine view is definitely a regular place for me to visit. Either for just a latte or to sit and have a crepe or panini I've been going there for..."
Alder Mason
"All time favorite study spot! Great coffee, delicious crepes, and diverse seating choices for every mood (from conversing by the fire place to..."
Luu Phan
"Great food, great atmosphere, friendly service. Love this little..."
Dayna Jo Mason
"Awesome atmosphere to chat, unwind, or catch up on work in a quiet corner. Great food and great staff! Always clean and always comfortable. Street..."
Becky Grall
"I love that they offer vegan alternatives and entrees! Hard to find in the Burien/Des Moines area. My boyfriend and I spent hours here last weekend..."
Jasmine Ely
"I wish I could come here more often. Coffee in a for here mug is beyond compare. The banana Nutella crepe will soothe the worst day. Assuming you use..."
Jamie Lee
"Their chai tea is amazing!! We always get the black milk teas with tapioca so yummy and quite and chill in there. Friendly..."
Arling A Vasquez
"This place is fantastic! Me and my daughter have been going here frequently...she loves the breakfast crepe and I love the smoked salmon crepe and..."
Brandy Witherbee
"It's a very nice place to stop by for coffee, pastry or sandwich and you can have a meeting Or visit with a friend, is just a..."
Mady Lopez
"Great coffee, friendly people, comfy vibe, good..."
Jothan Frakes
"Excellent crepes and Americanos and great..."
Lidia Rybar
"The BEST zebra mocha I've ever had!!! Hubby&I loved the sweet crepes and the salmon crepe. We love most of the bubble tea too!!! Everyone is Ć¼ber..."
Bea Nate
"Thank you for the most delicious Chai Latte..."
Genova Hauser
"Food and drinks are delicious! The people are wonderful and friendly with excellent customer service! This place reminds me of FRIENDS. It's..."
Blia Xiong
Tonic Bar - Court Ave
87/100 (324 ratings)
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Bar
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"The bartender made me put my pooch on a leash, but it was all good :) good times with a good crowd..."
Mary Sonderleiter
"Dog friendly inside and on the patio, good service and a great..."
Meghan Walters
"Always a great atmosphere and friendly staff. Plus they have great drink specials throughout the..."
Ty Hackett
"Just walked into friendliness and a good beer. Nice patio as..."
Brad Barrett
"Best bar Downtown. Can't think of anywhere else I'd rather go to hangout and have some ice cold Busch..."
Bill Carroll
"Thank you tonic for funding my playlist ;) ur the..."
Olga Heese
"Cool environment and vibe, much needed breath of fresh air..."
Zach Conrad
"The bartenders and staff are awesome! Great environment and addition to Court..."
LaVerne Greenfield
"Brandon is awesome! I'd come back just because of..."
Lindsey Mannino
"Fast service, clean bar & restrooms, amazing staff!! When they do the drag brunch, the bar turns into a runway show! So beautiful. perfect patio for..."
Megan Brady
"Ok Edit in response to owner: (There doesn't seem to be a Google way to reply to a reply, afaict) Nothing personal but it seemed a bit understaffed..."
I Ditarod
"They had the Bud Crawford fight and didn't charge to get in! Great atmosphere and plenty of TV! We were in town from Omaha for a youth basketball..."
Darren Damper
"Stopped into Tonic to watch the Iowa game and what a great idea. Super fun crowd and our bartender Brooke was just a doll. Free pizza at halftime and..."
Ann Essy
"This bar is probably the best bar in downtown Des Moines, if not the entire metro area. Brooke was my bartender last night for the Iowa-Penn State..."
Tim Wittry
"This place is a local favorite. Only thing I don't like where all the fruit flies and gnats behind the bar. Something behind the bar smells terrible;..."
Samantha Salinas
"I only go to Tonic on Court Ave to see the awesome bartenders, especially Brooke! I always have the best time when she is working, such a fun and..."
Paige Mall
Americana Restaurant And Lounge
87/100 (1431 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Steakhouse
American
Steakhouse
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Breakfast
Pancakes
Waffles
Waffles & Crepes
Crab Rangoon
Pasta
Bread Pudding
Meatloaf
Lettuce Wraps
Salad
Crepes
Mac and cheese
Cakes
Lamb
Crab
Sandwiches
Pesto
Scallops
Burger
Pork
Salmon
Grilled cheese
Tacos
Shrimp
Toasts
Sit down
American
Bar
Steakhouse
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Takeout
Reservations
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Street Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Late Night
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Americana has become a staple for our family. Affordable kids menu. Delicious entres and desserts.The service is professional. Highly recommend..."
Knut Brown
"Iā€™ve had lunch a few times at Americana but this was a first time having dinner. Prime rib was great. Not the best Iā€™ve ever had, but really..."
Blake Overton Mortgage Team
"The best Bloody Mary bar in the world! Best diy Bloody Mary. Awesome brunch. Good food. Amazing service. The prices are really cheap. There is just..."
Ivan Martirosov
"Came in for brunch with a big group (8 adults & 5 kids). Had a reservation and was able to get seated in the upstairs quickly. The brunch buffet..."
Pete Blagoev
"One of my favorite places for brunch. Love the whole self-serving concept and bottomless drinks! Definitely make a reservation on..."
Melinda Bianchi
"Americana is an amazing steakhouse and American classic fusion restaurant. Everything on the menu is a great choice, and youā€™ll be surprised how..."
Jordan Campbell
"Very nice ambiance. Overlooking art museum park and downtown skyscrapers. Good drinks. Nice food selection everything we tried was good and well..."
Michele Pellizzon
Panka Peruvian Restaurant
87/100 (704 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Spanish
Latin
South American
Peruvian
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Spanish
Peruvian
Latin
South American
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Spanish
Seafood
Latin
South American
Peruvian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Street Parking
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"10/10 absolutely delicious! Perfect spot for a romantic date. Beautiful design and comfortable seats. Great music and its not played too loud. The..."
Danielle Vota
"Stopped by Panka on a snowy night and was instantly welcomed and comforted by the cozy space they created! Was fortunate enough to experience their..."
Theresa Macdonald
"My husband and I had an excellent meal at Panka Peruvian Restaurant last night to celebrate my birthday. The owner Mariela served us. She is so..."
Alicia D'Hont
"Loved it. You have to try the pisco cocktails. The menu is extensive, and they have quite a few vegan options available. Very tasty and creative..."
Emmanuel Mate-Kodjo
"Fantastic! Tried it on a whim and very impressed. The fried fish appetizer was great as was my wifeā€™s beef and pesto spaghetti and my jumbo fish..."
Nick Lawler
"The flavors of Peru have come to Central Iowa and deserve to find a place on the palates of foodies anywhere. Our sampler presented several unique..."
Brian Bopp
"Good food and great service. We got there early on our way to the symphony and enjoyed their happy hour appetizers plus a Camarones Tempura salad and..."
Donald Mason (Don)
The Cheese Bar
87/100 (906 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Wine Bar
Gastropub
Wine Bar
American
Gastropub
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Sandwiches
Grilled cheese
Pasta
Mac and cheese
Gastropub
American
Wine Bar
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The cheese shop has always been in the top 5 of my favorites places to eat. The wine selection exceptional with knowledgeable staff to suggest..."
Vickie Spears
"This might be my new favorite place. The food is 5 star quality at a very reasonable price. They have a beer and wine selection to die for. You..."
Ryan Jensen
"I am so in love with this place! Every time we have gone we have always had great service! The whole staff has been amazing! But it is the..."
Divya Bahadur
"This place is amazing. Not only is the food great, but the staff is as well. The hostess was super nice and attentive, making our wait seem like..."
Heather Wilkerson
"Amazing food, great draft beer, and an extensive and impressive bottle selection. The next logical step from The Cheese Shop. Cannot recommend it..."
Andrew Susman
"Fresh and welcoming atmosphere, great draught beer selection, and a cheese lover's dream menu. My grilled cheese sandwich was superb, the fried..."
Ross Schupbach
"I love, love, LOVE the Cheese Bar! Any dish, plate or board I have tried, I simply love it. The Cheese Bar is a down to earth, local food restaurant..."
Andrea Clapp
"As a long time lover of the Cheese Shop I've been supremely excited for the opening of the Cheese Bar. After my first visit to the Cheese Bar, I was..."
Daniel Stroud
"Perfect. Perfectly delicious! The place was packed but we got seats right away. We enjoyed the Smorgasbord Meat Cheese Board, a salad and soup, plus..."
Susie Rider
"Best. Night. Ever. The service my friend and Iļø receive at The Cheese Bar was absolutely outstanding. We ordered a cheese board and were so..."
Emily Field
"Ate on the patio. Great weather but crazy loud traffic. Had a great grilled cheese and salad. Busy but food came fast. Will be..."
Elizabeth Orcutt-Kroeger
"The mac and cheese with bacon was amazing! I highly recommend! The employees were all so friendly. Great atmosphere..."
Sarah Kelley
"This was such an amazing experience. The wine selection is wonderful. The craft beer selection is a welcome surprise. All the staff are incredibly..."
Audrey Berck
"I had the Cuban. I can honestly say I've never had a grilled cheese sandwich like that! Excellent service, excellent food, excellent ambiance. Just a..."
Raymond Carlson
"We ALWAYS have a good experience coming here. Wine selection šŸ‘ŒšŸ¼ cheese boards šŸ‘ŒšŸ¼ fondue šŸ‘ŒšŸ¼ and an extremely comfortable atmosphere...."
Caasi Heckman
"Absolutely delicious! There wasn't one thing that we ate that I could have said was my favorite because all of it was amazing. The presentation is..."
Kayla Nyvold
"Best food in town! Can you say charcuterie?! Plus 30 draft lines and $6 wine by the glass all the time. Bubbles and Bites happy hour 2-5 with $5..."
Chelsea Link
"I love this place, sat at the table next to the kitchen and the guy that works behind the counter is..."
Marissa Woodsmall
"The Cheese Bar is good. Food is well made and presented well. It seemed that staff really knew their cheeses and meats. The service was fast and..."
John T
"Wow! I wanted Famous Daveā€™s but it was her turn to pick tonight so we tried the shar-coot-terry place I found, that she wanted. It was fantastic...."
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Lucca
87/100 (640 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Pesto
Pork
Sandwiches
Pasta
Salad
Scallops
Risotto
Salmon
Sit down
Italian
Full Bar
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Lucca is top notch! My sister recently held her wedding and reception at Lucca. They were so great to work with from start to finish. The food is..."
Kristin Minnehan Percival
"The food was so delicious and the price point is extremely reasonable for the portion sizes you receive. Each course was so good, I can't name a..."
Nik Warren
"Fantastic food and service. This place is a hidden gem. I will be..."
Don Ferguson
"It was one best meals both my husband and I have ever had. 4 courses for $40 each course excellent on there own. You could not go anywhere else..."
Jeanette Slinker
"Quiet , comfortable and the finest food and service ! This place Mr Logsdon has created is a gem..."
Gary Gentry
"Had lunch today and was impressed. The spiced chicken sandwich was delicious, and large enough to take half to go. It was served with a generous..."
Shawna Hughes
"Thank you Steve. The food, service, and atmosphere were all excellent! The waitress was excellent as well thank you very much! Will definitely be..."
Donald Easton
"What a beautiful evening with great people, great service and great..."
Wayne Conway
"Fantastic food, wine and service. Priced reasonably for the quality of food you get. Excellent atmosphere. We'll definitely be back. Never been..."
Chris Riley
"First visit & definitely not the last. Had the Pappardelle with Salmon & it was cooked perfectly. Lovely presentation, great customer service &..."
Tami Holubar
"Loved my first Lucca lunch experience!! It was the perfect start to our girls day. The food and service were great, and if you're a coffee lover,..."
Lindi Trowbridge
"Unique dining experience that you get any night of the week in Des Moines. Prix fixe dinners are rare around Des Moines so its alway's nice to come..."
Gabe Nanaziashvili
"Love this place. Eat there every time I am in town. Always great..."
Cary Fuchs
"Amazing! The perfect amount of food and everything we had to perfectly cooked. Love this..."
Dani Ulferts
"Great space and great food. A must stop when visiting..."
Michelle Hill
"Great service, good atmosphere and the food was delicious! My new favorite restaurant for..."
Brittney Bielfelt
"One of the best places in Des Moines. Perfect for date..."
Dustin Shingledecker
"Delicious food, intimate environment, great..."
Sarah Duff
"I love eating here. The food has always been excellent and I love the seasonally changing price fixe..."
Joe Loughmiller
"Excellent four course fixed menu. Everything we ordered was great. What set the experience apart was the impeccable service. The ambiance is very..."
Ojas Gokhale
"My friends took me here for my birthday a few months ago and wow, everything was so good!!! The portions were honestly perfect. Definitely one of my..."
Melinda Bianchi
"Lucca (Thu, 03/24) The Dinner Club is working our way through our looooong list of places we want to attend.Ā  And, most all of us were first-timers..."
Elisha Birkenholtz
"Wonderful relaxing dining experience. Food was wonderful and wine..."
Lori Slings
"Our special anniversary getaway weekend was capped off with a great meal at Lucca. The price fixe menu was perfect and each course provided us with..."
M K
"Amazing pasta! Two times I have gone now during lunch to order the Salmon pasta. It's only $13 which I believe is a great deal. The food came out in..."
Kayleigh DeRosier
"Amazing service, courteous staff and great food! Scallops were so delicious. Not one bad thing to say about our first time experience..."
Sam Modde
"Fantastic service, very friendly staff! Food is perfect with right amount of portions, you don't leave feeling stuffed. Ambience is relaxing for..."
Tonya Hamilton (Tonn)
Harbinger
87/100 (1884 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Asian
Asian
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Pork
Sit down
Asian
American
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"You definitely feel that there is intention behind each dish and in creating a beautiful and welcoming space! Our server was well-informed about the..."
Jen Rapanos
"Oh my goodness! Easily my favorite meal in Des Moines. We went for happy hour and I couldn't be happier. The service was great, every one was so..."
Dylan Holdsworth
"Some of the best service we have ever received in the Des Moines area. I would definitely recommend coming with a group of 4 people like we did so..."
Meghann Norrbom
"Had the 7-course Valentine's Day menu tonight. Took nearly 2 hours to finish everything, but definitely an experience to remember. A cavalcade of..."
Eric
"Harbinger has a great atmosphere, amazing food, and I will definitely return. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable about all the dishes..."
Sandi Montgomery
"A few weeks ago we got Basic Bird. That's apparently their Sunday night schtick. And what a schtick! Legit. Don't sleep on it. 11/10 will get it..."
isnot awasteland
"Neighborhood gem. Small rustic dining room and bar featuring small plates menu of Asian inspired foods. Beautifully plated and delicious. We chose 4..."
Lisa Moore
"This was an amazing experience. We did the chefs caring tried some wines that I wouldā€™ve never experienced and the food was just beautifully..."
Emily Blair
Bubba
87/100 (4365 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
American
Vegan Options
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Salad
Cakes
Fish
Mac and cheese
Pork
Crab
Ribs
Burger
Chicken And Waffles
Waffles
Shrimp
Crawfish
Catfish
Chicken fried steak
Shrimp and Grits
Pasta
Pimento Cheese
Meatloaf
Bananas Foster
American
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Seating
Free Wifi
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Television
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The owner and staff make this place such a comfortable and welcoming place to dine, the food is comfort food at its best it warms your soul. A must..."
Andrew Sayasane
"I come to Des Moines about twice a year and this was easily the best restaurant that Iā€™ve been to here. The southern food menu is excellent and the..."
Gustavo Camacho
"Excellent southern menu. We were impressed with the quality of everything we ate. Having eaten in many restaurants in the south, we have struggled..."
Cindy Green
"4 of us were visiting from San Francisco, Chicago, Portland and LA and wanted to find a cool, fun spot in DT Des Moines. Bubba sounded fun so we..."
Richard Glaser
"You have no idea what you are missing! This place may look fancy on outside and inside but food is more down home cooking southern meal comfort food...."
Nicholas S. Czerniewski
"Just had my first meal at Bubba and I loved it! I am very pleased that there are plenty of vegetarian options on the menu. I especially like the..."
Beth Younger
"Last night was my first time there, we had a reservation for 10. They seated us upstairs and the service was amazing! They have a wide variety of..."
Stacey Burke Irvine
"Everything here was tasty. My husband and I both had the white meat fried chicken. I would have preferred a little more heat to the chicken, but it..."
Jamie Sass
"Just like any new place, it took a little for things to be perfect. Our third visit was a charm! Absolutely love it!!!! Glad we did not give up and..."
Suzana Sanković Dobrosavljević
"Bubbas is an old building that has been renovated giving it character! The guys greeted us at the door with cute bow ties; loved them. Very..."
Julie Anders Smith
"Surprised my wife yesterday going there, we had never been there. Absolutely awesome, bartender was fantastic the food was wonderful. I suggest ..."
Russ Rhodes
"1st time visiting and we will be back...best shrimp & grits ever..the chicken & waffles was awesome!!!...portions definitely worth what we paid..."
Natasha MsTee TeeSmith
"I had Bubba cater my husbands group party. The food was amazing and beautifully presented! I would use them again and strongly recommend to others...."
Megan O'Malley Aerisolphal
"Had a fantastic dinner last night our first time at Bubba. All the cocktails were well balanced, and all of the food was prepared perfectly. The..."
Dave Donahue
"Overall, it was a really good experience. The ambience is really nice, and our server was great. The food was good, not exceptional. We got fried..."
Ebenezer Chelliah
"We stopped in and had brunch on a very busy Saturday afternoon around 1:20pm. No open tables but the bar was open to sit. Fast friendly service..."
Ryan Tostenson
"This was a fantastic experience! I got the blackened catfish skillet and my girlfriend got fried chicken. They were both prepared great and tasted..."
Zachari Clark (Oz)
"The food was delicious! Service was great. This is one of our new favorite restaurants. I ordered the blackened catfish and is was so good. My wife..."
Brad Sinclair
"I dined solo and even though I was dressed casually, service was great! People dress up a big (biz casual++) but I just happened upon the place and..."
Bridget Johnson
"I can't say enough good things about this place! Fun and interesting decor. The meal was amazing. We started with their fried green..."
April Backous