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Bartenders Handshake
94/100 (230 ratings)
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The Walnut
93/100 (447 ratings)
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"Five stars all the way around!! Great atmosphere, friendly service, good beer selection, and INCREDIBLE food!! Our table ordered 4 or 5 different..."
Carson Forst
"Beautiful new place in an old restored building on Walnut owned by the guys who used to have The Spot food truck. If you arenā€™t familiar with The..."
Vicki Manning Harrington
"I had decided that I wanted to try a ā€œnewā€ place for lunch while at work. I used to see The Spot food truck around but never stopped. (Iā€™m..."
Blake Staake
"We were out walking around downtown for Small Business Saturday and stumbled across The Walnut. Best burgers in Des Moines! The atmosphere is..."
Kaleena Calcutta
"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..."
Dave Mote
"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..."
Grace Crabb
"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,..."
Roger Anderson
"Great place, wonderful food! Would recommend The Walnut to anyone and I have! Justin does a great job as well!! Will be back..."
Mona Simonson Veach
"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..."
Mandi Bachman Bidwell
"Excellent food & service, really nice atmosphere! Rustic, modern, industrial building. Felt very open & airy. My dinner date & I got the Al Pastor &..."
Vanezza Van Buskirk
"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..."
Darren Helm
"We eat here every chance we get. Here tonight for our Valentines dinnerļæ½. Best place in town for fresh, thought out, delicious food! ļæ½ ļæ½ ļæ½..."
Andi Maxwell-Kunert
"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..."
Kristi Miller
"The restaurant has a great vibe. Cool, sleek, very trendy decor. The mushroom appetizer is spectacular - one of the best appetizers in town. The..."
Ron Lambert
"Really enjoyed The Walnut for lunch today. Excellent service. All three of us loved our food. Red pepper soup, grilled asparagus, Rueben, chicken..."
Cheri Danna
"Iā€™ve been to The Walnut several times and have always been impressed by the menu, the service and the quality of the food...."
Marty Baldwin
"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..."
Tierney Winter
"This spot has delicious, American, pub-style food and wonderful service. Everything is reasonably priced for the quality that you get. Could they use..."
Joe Link
"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..."
Real Advantage Partners Real Estate Team
"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..."
Christian Jackson
"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..."
Shane Mc Quillan
"Relaxed, cool city vibe! Focused menu made daily by owner-chef. The waitstaff, Sam, was great. Had the rueben and pasta salad today. Very..."
Mark Carter
"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..."
Haley Flenker
"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..."
A Heinrichs
Iowa Taproom
91/100 (233 ratings)
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"We were so happy choosing the Iowa Taproom for our wedding ceremony and reception! Working with Brenna and Tory was great, they have stellar..."
Brianna Christianson
"The Iowa Taproom in the Des Moines East Village is always a great place for good food and the beer selection is outstanding. I have been here several..."
Adam C.
"Had a real nice meal at The Iowa Taproom this past Saturday. I would say that the place was just over 1/2 full at around 11:30am, and yes, we've..."
Bob Kramer
"My best friend got married here in April. Everything went perfectly. The crew there laid out everything in a way that let the people traffic flow..."
Christopher Atkinson
"Welcome to the bridge of the Starship Beer. We went here on back to back days. Our server was Ryan who spoiled us. There is no way to describe the..."
Kevin Andrews
Exile Brewing Company
91/100 (1992 ratings)
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"My husband and I have been going to Exile for years. Exile is a go-to for us when we want good beer and good food at a good price. Staff has always..."
Christina McCleary
"Wish we were hungry because the food smelled good. May have to go back just to have food with my beer next time. Still give them 5 stars for the..."
Tam Henders
"Exile was a good place to eat & grab a drink. I got the exile chicken sandwich & it was very good! The fries were also good & the atmosphere is that..."
Shane Howard
"Fun brewery restaurant. Definitely not the best craft beer in town, but perfectly respectable especially for a larger microbrewery. Food is upscale..."
Dave Donahue
"Beer was awesome! Cocktails were also very inventive and delicious! Food was made exactly the way I requested! The Christmas decorations for the..."
Melinda Bianchi
"Great beer pub in downtown Des Moines. The brews were cold and tasty and we had a good meal out on their patio. Nice spot to..."
Robert Snow
"This past weekend I was lucky enough to propose to my girlfriend Paige on the patio at Exile. I emailed in to inquire about making arrangements on..."
Ryan Gehlsen
High Life Lounge
90/100 (2892 ratings)
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"The best place in Des Moines for comfort food. The ambience can best be described as 1970's bowling alley chic. Broasted chicken, tator tots, fried..."
Sharon Grace Dunlop
"The chicken definitely lives up to its reputation as the best. Have never tasted better. Meatloaf is good too! 20 beers on tap. Made a special stop..."
Douglas Coffey
"Went there on St Patrickā€™s day so it was packed but a great atmosphere. Food came out fast and hot even with the insane amount of people there...."
Angela Cozad
"Great food, quick service, can never go wrong with bacon jalapeno wrapped tater..."
Justin Moorhead
"Good place to eat but wish they had cold glasses for the draft beer..."
Michael Allen Sr.
"Great food and great service. The waitress was very friendly and made sure we had adequate refills, etc. The food was hot, fresh, and tasted..."
Rachel Beach
"What a treasure Des Moines has! The staff was friendly, the drinks were delicious, loved the raspberry tang, and the food was comfort food like Mom..."
Nicole Sawyer
"Hot Beef Sandwich. You donā€™t need a menu, just order it. The other food is great too, but you canā€™t go wrong with the Hot Beef. DAMN!!! Regina..."
Marcus Littleton
"Great Casual hang out, bacon wrapped tots were killin it as always. Had the Elvis dip for the first time... btw it's not spicey at all but it's a..."
Derek Martinez
"Best place in town. Great staff and reasonable prices. Awesome..."
Matt Edwards
"Had the spam sandwich and loved it. Great place with a ton of food..."
Allen Diel
"We Had a great time a real throwback to the 70s The chicken was great and so was the bacon wrapped tater totā€™s perfect late night snack after a..."
Dale Thompson Jr.
"Hands down one of the most chill bar in Des Moines. Ryan our bartender was excellent, heā€™s a cool dudeā€¦very kind and hospitable and he makes the..."
Philipo
"This is a really fun place to grab a bite to eat and a drink. The High Life Lounge is a great restaurant and I love that it is open until 11pm. My..."
Caraleena
"Came here for lunch as I was staying across the street at the Marriott. I had the broasted chicken. Being from Houston, I had never heard of it. But..."
Dell Thomas
"As a loyal High Life drinker, I had to go here. Loved the ambiance of the place! Had the bacon wrapped tots and they did not disappoint! So, good I..."
Josh Sterling
"Comfort food at it finest! Where else can you grab a chicken pot pie thatā€™s better than mom made? I highly recommend the pizza puff- it will..."
Real Advantage Partners Real Estate Team
"Ice cold beer on tap and the bacon wrapped tator tots were even better than advertised. The broasted chicken was very juicy and tender as..."
Mo Dizzle
"Very pleased! Food was delicious, as well as timely! This was actually our second stop due to a long wait time at a previous diner. Thank you for..."
James Ehrlich
Roca
89/100 (1126 ratings)
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"Had dinner here last night for the first time. Loved it! The atmosphere was perfect, I love the way the place is decorated, the food was all..."
Lene Lox
"My wife and I have dined here now 3 or 4 times in the last 2 years. We've typically ordered 2 or 3 dishes, and 2 drinks each on each occasion. To..."
Eugene T. Hibbs
"This was legitimately some of the best food I've ever had in my life, and I am absolutely devastated that it's three and a half hours away from where..."
Edward Timothy Moore
"Food & Service were both Excellent! Was a nice evening, & we were able to sit outside! Farm to table & not the every day menu! Great experience & fun..."
Lisa Creasey
"Outstanding service and very nice bartender as we sat at the bar on a Thursday. Very attentive server that offered great recommendations. The..."
Phil K. James
"Had lunch here this afternoon and it was delicious as usual! I highly recommend the hummus trio. The drinks are always on point, servers are..."
Angelika Christa Parramore-Kappel
"Had the specialty cocktail, apple wood smoke infused Bullit Bourbon with Blue Cheese stuffed olives and assortment of tapes!!! Salmon bruschetta a..."
Kathi Abshire
"We started with Hoison beef skewers and Walleye tacos - fabulous! Then Pork medallions with Poblano corn and the Brussels Sprouts - way fabulous!..."
Jo Ford
"Had an issue with our reservation of 8 for my buddyā€™s 29th birthday, the head chef took great care of us (extremely personable) told us the history..."
Cole Potter
"The best beef brisket I've ever tasted. And I've spent several weeks in Texas. The jalapeƱo and cheddar stuffed buffalo sausage was excellent as..."
David Fell
"Amazing food with a unique atmosphere. More modern food with tasty tweak to each dish. The food is a little pricey but totally worth it. The black..."
Robert Smith
"Perfect atmosphere for great food and wine! Reminds me of a great wine bar restaurant in New Orleans with the exposed brick wall! Nice surprise on..."
Kevin Nebola
"Finally another bar that understands drinks and proper preparation. Food? Who cares the drinks alone are worth the trip. Great..."
Witt
"Had dinner at RoCA last night and it was phenomenal. We had been looking at the menu online and had several smaller dishes picked out, but when we..."
Mike Mann
"Ribeye and Mac and cheese apps are delicious! Stuffed pork chop entree is tender and the cocktails are great. Would definitely go..."
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"Great ambiance and vibe to the restaurant as a whole. Place was pretty busy and only a few 2 person tables were open at 6pm. I went and sat at the..."
Joshua Salley
"REALLY great food and cocktails. We enjoyed sampling different drinks and couldn't resist dessert. Everything was amazing and the service was spot..."
Janis Taylor
"Came here for a birthday dinner and it was an amazing experience. We enjoyed every detail included in the entree, shared plates and drinks. Can't..."
Yvonne Huang
"Small restaurant with a chill atmosphere. Great food, unique drinks and friendly service! A great spot if you are out for a date night or a small..."
Heather Eckler
"Went there last night and it was awesome! Abby and Devin were the bartenders and there recommendations were awesome, also very friendly! Highly..."
Travis Hagert
"Wow food was just amazing. Drinks were amazing. Smoked cocktails!!! We had a party of 4 and went with shareable plates. Everything we ordered was..."
Travis Allen
"Always incredible food. Absolutely love this place. Atmosphere is busy and loud, but so am I, so I enjoy it. The service has always been solid. All..."
Bryan York
Jethro's Bbq
88/100 (4290 ratings)
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"I will preface this review with the knowledge that I am from Texas and used to Texas BBQ. I am fully aware I was in Iowa. Having said that, I will..."
Carey Crane
"Great food. Great prices. I had a burger and beans and it really hit the spot. I am from out of town and stopped by for a quick bite. It was..."
Chris Ellis
"Looks and tastes amazing. Food was prepared and delivered quickly (delivered through GrubHub). Extra dipping sauces to go. Excellent proportions...."
Lynn Allen
"So we came in to have a couple beers and sat at the bar. And the staff was very attentive and nice. But as we were leaving our server offered us..."
tyler mitchell
"Great service. Our food came out in no time at all. They have a very good selection of drinks. Couldnt even eat half of my food because the portions..."
Chelsey
"It's your boy The RIBOLOGIST!!! This place in Des Moines Iowa is soooo easy for me to LOVE. The atmosphere is one of the BEST!!! A mixture of sports..."
damarcus ogletree
"Cool atmosphere to be in, small enough but just right. Great service and friendly. We could not believe how huge the portions were. You have around 6..."
Judi Roux-Bohn
Flix Brewhouse
88/100 (494 ratings)
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"I love going to this place. You can pick your seats online, order off a menu and they bring you food and beverage and then push a button and the..."
Scott Benton
"I LOVED THIS!!!! The whole idea is just super cool. Kids and family would love this. The beer is actually pretty good. The food is actually good as..."
Devin Ganka
"Went for dinner and it was empty on a Sunday night. Very nice bar tender and clean atmosphere. You can order movie popcorn and warm cookies, both..."
Samantha Baldyga
"Love places like this. First of all, movie theaters have been through such hard times recently that the majority of them aren't even trying anymore...."
Christopher Atkinson
"The theaters and food here are both great. Definitely would choose this place over other traditional types - the total for food, beer, and tickets..."
Scott Brunscheen
"Great food, great service, theaters and bathrooms are always clean, AND they have the reclining seats..."
Ashley Hethershaw
Francie's
88/100 (728 ratings)
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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
Wally's Chowder House
88/100 (5370 ratings)
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World's Best Crab Cakes
Chowder
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Shrimp
Dungeness Crab Salad Regular
Fish & Chips
Root Beer Float
Lobster
Tapas
Razor Clams
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Fish Taco
Fresh Halibut
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Tacos
Clam Chowder Soup
Clam Chowder
Crab Legs
Almond Crusted Halibut
Cod
Bay Shrimp Cocktail
Crab
Scallops
Halibut
Coconut Cream Pie Slice
Clams
Fish & chips
Kids Clam Strips
Oyster
French Fries
Great Chowder
Calamari
Cheeseburger
Prawns
Crab Leg Fettuccine
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Carrot Cake
Cobb Salad
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Margaritas
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Seafood Fettuccine
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Firehouse Lounge
87/100 (4 ratings)
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Tonic Bar - Court Ave
87/100 (324 ratings)
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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)
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Tacos
Shrimp
Toasts
Waffles
Pancakes
Waffles & Crepes
Crab Rangoon
Pasta
Meatloaf
Bread Pudding
Salad
Lettuce Wraps
Mac and cheese
Crepes
Cakes
Crab
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Lamb
Pesto
Scallops
Burger
Pork
Salmon
Grilled cheese
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Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Takeout
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Television
Accepts Mastercard
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"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
Gameday Kitchen & Cocktails
87/100 (519 ratings)
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The Cheese Bar
87/100 (906 ratings)
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"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...."
Cater Canyon
Bubba
87/100 (4365 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
American
Vegan Options
American
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Crawfish
Catfish
Chicken fried steak
Shrimp and Grits
Pimento Cheese
Pasta
Bananas Foster
Meatloaf
Cakes
Salad
Fish
Mac and cheese
Pork
Crab
Ribs
Burger
Chicken And Waffles
Waffles
Shrimp
American
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
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
The Angry Goldfish
86/100 (925 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Bar
Bar
Pub
Pub
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Burger
Bar
Pub
American
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This place is amazing! The food is gourmet bar food if I can call it that and we've tried so many things on the menu but plan to come again and..."
Deb Martin
"I have eaten here on two occasions for lunch. Each time the service was friendly, food came out fast, but best of all the food was well composed,..."
Tony Giudicessi
"This is the Waveland Cafe of Bar/Burger Joints! Seat yourself yes they are busy but so worth the wait. I have had 2 different meals here so far and..."
Harley David Leeps
"We stopped in for the first time yesterday around 5pm for a very early dinner. The place was already hopping! We got seated and had an awesome..."
Laura Agocs Martins
"LOVE The Angry Goldfish! Its a great place to hang out. Bar staff is always pleasant and accommodating. Food is always on point. It does get busy..."
Shenelle Seals
"My favorite place! The staff is awesome and so is the food. Prices are very reasonable. They have the best Bloody Mary Iā€™ve ever..."
Marcy Rhoads
"Went in a huge group for a business trip and we all had a good experience. Our waitress was nice and accommodating, she also had very good..."
Patrick Kimbrough
"Very nice unique little pub and grill. Was busy for Sunday brunch. Yet the staff was quick to clear a table for us. There was a brunch menu and the..."
Susan Ward
"4.5 stars if it was an option to pick! The lack of a 5-star is only because some of the ingredients felt more processed and out of a can or jar..."
Ryan Duckworth
"Great food and atmosphere. Had lunch with friends and it was great. The server was attentive and prompt. The food was hot and quick to the table. Had..."
Jason Kems
"Fried pickles and brisket were amazing šŸ˜‹ very helpful friendly staff. When our waitress was busy a young man would help her out. I liked how the..."
Patti Doran
"Great vibe, great service and great food. In town for a competition and decided to try it based on reviews. I am so glad we did. We enjoyed..."
Elizabeth Seredich
"Excellent Lunch Eatery Had a quaint family lunch (15 total) on a Sunday Noon while back to Midwest for visit. Tables accommodated us fine. The food..."
Roy Hansen
"Wow, the burgers here are so good! I had the Asian Thai Peanut butter and Jam burger with gluten free bun. Fantastic food and service was excellent...."
Shane Blackledge
University Library Cafe
86/100 (1491 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
American
American
Bar
Pub
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Nachos
Burger
Bar
Pub
American
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The food is amazing! Service is always spot on! I love the jalapeno burger and the meatloaf, won't disappoint. The beef they use must be higher..."
Dawn Andrus
"Unique, fun, cozy hole in the wall place! Great food, cold drinks, friendly and fun..."
Kim Spatz Schreck
"Great food & drink, love the menu options and the Sat-Sun brunch, friendly servers and kitchen staff. Overall great..."
Liz Ellis Arthur
"Always delicious, always great service! You can't beat the prices and the quaint bar atmosphere is priceless! Our favorite breakfast place hands..."
Tammy Wolfe
"My new favorite breakfast in town! Excellent service. Broad beer selection for a small..."
Francis Musignac
"The Library's nachos remain the best in town. Fun college dive atmosphere but welcoming to all..."
Mary Spellman Walsh
"Great staff, so friendly and fun. Also have huge variety of beer and good..."
Becky Holub
"Great service and food at the Library. Get in there for a nice menu and..."
Robert Snook
"Kelsey is the best bartender/server Iā€™ve ever had. Go see her for..."
Maggie Ann
"The guys behind the bar are so nice! Had a great cheeseburger and fries - those fries are amazing! Highly..."
Rick Koontz
"Classic neighborhood bar & grill that does it..."
Bill McElrath
"The cod is the best! And the Chicken sandwich is..."
Rachel Edwards
"Found this small bar/restaurant just driving around. Pleasant surprise with interesting atmosphere and friendly service. The food looks good, but I..."
Devin Ganka
"Best burgers in Des Moines, hands down. Amazing Bloody Marys, the staff is always friendly, just the best little dive bar (and I say that with..."
Clay Major
"Despite being a Drake grad, I had never been here before. The server/bartender was great (small space) offering several samples of beer to try after..."
Tiffany Mauch
"Small diner putting out big food. It was great to sit with my buddy. Place was busy but not too loud. Server did a great job. Had the breakfast..."
Nathan Blunck
"Oh my....Voted best nachos in Des Moines for over a decade, maybe 2 decades and that's no coincidence. Now, I've only ever had the nachos there so..."
tim conley
"A bar - restaurant on a college campus. Where are you? I'm at the Library! Best sausage sandwich I've had in a long time. Too much food for lunch...."
Bob Gillingham
"Great food, quick service. Must try if you are in the area. Burgers were legit.. and cheese curds were..."
Ojas Gokhale
"The food is average but not overpriced, French dip is great. You get big bang for your buck with drinks and the staff is super friendly and checks on..."
Alexander MS Ɠ Cearbhaill II
El Bait Shop
86/100 (2378 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
American
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Salad
Wings
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Burrito
Nachos
Sandwiches
Fish
Burger
Tater tots
Sit down
Pub
American
Bar
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Live Music
Drinks
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Bar far the best craft beer bar I have ever been too! Over 265 taplines of amazing beer only.... only one line had bud light lol, the rest were all..."
Shayn Luinstra
"This place rocks! Great food (the broasted chicken is to die for!!!) and no shortage of beer options. Over 180 varieties on tap! Night 2 was beef..."
Trent Hobbs
"Great selection of beer & excellent food. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. If you are not a beer connoisseur check out next door. Both are great..."
Shaun P. Greene
"Iā€™ve been to a LOT of craft beer places and this is by far the best. Exceptionally attentive staff (Ed), amazing beer selection, great location..."
Dave Cole
"This place was awesome. Great selection of beers and good eats too. Has a ā€œdive barā€ feel (a good thing) but very clean with a great..."
Nate Rohulich
"Where else are you going to get a spam sandwich and an upscale beer. The decor is total dive bar, but the drinks were cold and the food was fast and..."
Tim Allison
"The jalapeno bacon wrapped tots were amazing! The beer selection is out of this world and the staff is great at helping you find the beer of your..."
Jim Bain
"Best beer selection in the country and great food too!!! Staff is always friendly and knows their..."
Jeremy Yoder
"My husband and I own a small bar/restaurant and are always looking for cool new places to try when we are out of town and we are sure glad we found..."
Haylee Junck
"If you're looking for a huge (I mean HUGE) selection of local crafts, this is your place! All set out on a 7-page listing with city of origin, type,..."
Lory Rieger
"Great service and beer selection is phenomenal. I actually love their menu, really enjoy the fried..."
Hilary Mallett
"What an awesome place right here in Des Moines! Super friendly staff roomy super comfortable atmosphere great food and tons and tons of beer on tap..."
Tristan
"Only in Des Moines for a quick trip but I can honestly say this bar is my absolute favorite bar Iā€™ve been to! The workers are some of the kindest..."
Ariana Arralde
"262+ beers/ciders/seltzerā€™s on tap. The bartender was very attentive, friendly and offered some fantastic advice on what to try. We left with 2..."
Katie Herrmann
"Great craft beer selection. Gets really loud between the music and a big crowd. I'd go back..."
Jessica Fearington
"With well over 200 taps, if you know what you like, it is impossible not to find a beer you like! The worst part is, there is probably 10 beers you..."
Attilio Lospinoso
"El Bait Shop is a non-negotiable stop every time we're in Des Moines. We love the atmosphere, the beer selection, and the location. We've always had..."
Sydney Taylor
"Amazing place. 225 beers on tap from across the country, great food, you canā€™t find a better bar in Iowa or about..."
Kerry Olson
The Republic On Grand
86/100 (1122 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
American
Bar
American
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Sit down
American
Bar
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Drinks
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Mid-range
"Stopped in Friday night and I'm so glad We did! We sat at the bar on the outdoor rooftop patio and the atmosphere was perfect! It was busy, good..."
Talyia Zepeda
"Great patio bar above the AC Hotel. We enjoyed cocktails here on several evenings and brunch on Sunday morning ( try the bloody Mary flight) while in..."
Jody Schone Dummer
"Second time I've been here, second time I've ordered the meat and cheese combination platter, second time I've sat at the bar and had Chris as my..."
Cherese Schirck
"Love this place! I would highly recommend. They have incredible heaters on the patio so I surprised that we could sit out there on a chilly night..."
Steven Linn
"Awesome drinks and atmosphere! This is what every higher class hotel bar aspires to be! The staff are the most friendly and knowledgeable in town and..."
Codey Woeckener
"Best place to snag brunch!! Good cocktails and the all the food is on..."
Bryan-Taryn Wheeler
"So helpful with seating! We came in the an older gentleman that needed to sit. The bartender was beyond observant and so helpful to find us seating!..."
Linda Fisher
"My date and I joined the Republic for their one year anniversary on Saturday night. The photo booth right at the start was a wonderful added touch...."
Christine Joy Thompson
"The server Rachel was excellent. Very positive and attentive. The food was amazing. Cooked goat cheese with garlic was heavenly and the sliders..."
Connie Boss
"The Traveler is one of the best drinks I've ever had. Heated patio is awesome. Update: Still love this place, but recently drove from WDM to grab a..."
Katlyn Ann
"This is a gem in the East Village of Des Moines! Wonderful atmosphere, delicious food, refreshing beverages. When I'm there I feel like I'm on..."
Michelle Siefkas
"Had drinks and food on the awesome roofed, heated, patio on a weekday after work. Service was great, Hamburger/Bacon sliders rocked...enjoyed the..."
Karen Marten
"Top notch staff, craft cocktails, bites, and the best patio view in Des..."
Sean Lee
"Great food and drinks, great atmosphere and a friendly staff. Would highly..."
Jackie Luther Fiderlick
"Very relaxing out on the balcony patio, it was wonderful and the food and drinks were..."
Ellen Fencl
"This place is a gem!!!! The atmosphere, decor and staff are top notch! A great addition to Des Moines...."
Tricia Rivas
"Great food and drinks super fun staff!! Seating is first come first serve. But got right in and enjoyed everything the tuna was to die for along with..."
Kristin Hufford
"Great atmosphere and awesome live music. Definitely check this place out of you get the chance! Service and food we also..."
James Hartkorn
"Great view , unique drink options and very friendly..."
Tom Bolan
"Awesome staff, service, food and drink. The view's not bad either. Lol. Give it a..."
Nancy Jensen
"Delicious, unique cocktails and tasty apps, coupled with a very friendly and knowledgeable staff are the recipe for success....The Republic is a new..."
Julie Milder
"Favorite new happy hour spot! The music is great the stools at the bar are comfortable and service is..."
Maurice Adair
"One of a kind Hotel! Absolutely stunning place for any type of event, night out on the town or to get away for the weekend in Luxury! Allise Feldman..."
Holly Jordan
"Great atmosphere. Top notch drinks. Food was superb. Cannot wait for nicer weather to get out on that incredible..."
Susan Metheny
"Great drink selection and a view that can't be..."
Chris Friest
"Great atmosphere. Wonderful drinks. Good food. Awesome views. Check it..."
Todd Matthew Murphy
"After visiting many times and their management fixing a bad experience I've rated them 5 stars. Great atmosphere and even better..."
Ryan Lee Squier
"Such a warm and inviting space even on a cool evening. Service is superb. Food and cocktails a real..."
Wynn Gochenour
"Classy atmosphere overlooking the city for great dinner &..."
Kerri Freidhof
"Great view! Great craft cocktails and wine flights! The cheese board is a girlā€™s night out & date night favorite! When we want to unwind in the..."
Real Advantage Partners Real Estate Team
"Great experience at the Republic with our Real Estate Team. Definitely a nicer place to go for fancy lounging and dining. Drinks were delicious, and..."
Ashton Verschuure, REALTOR
"I lived in Des Moines for about 9 months and came here 3 or 4 times even though I had a goal of trying a new restaurant every time I went out. That's..."
Melinda Bianchi
"Republic is our place to go to get beverages and charcuterie boards. I do want to say that their boards are amazing and smoked old fashioned..."
dino buric
"I am finding myself here at least once a week for dinner. Consistently delicious food, great staff, šŸ‘ I plan on coming back many more times. Love..."
P K
"Great food and service. The indoor outdoor ambience is wonderful rain or..."
Robbie Zmolek
"Very nice hotel. Will definitely come back here during business..."
C3 Real Estate Investments
"We went for drinks! I had the cucumber mule and the Des Moines Skyline cocktail both were delicious and I would order again! Environment was exactly..."
Shawna Lindell
Eatery/a
85/100 (2764 ratings)
Restaurants
Healthy
Healthy
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Mediterranean
American
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pizza
Pizza
American
Bar
International
International
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Pork
Pancakes
Hummus
Falafel
Pasta
Waffles
Salad
Meatballs
Crab
Octopus
Scallops
Risotto
Lasagne
Salmon
Prosciutto
Hanger steak
Pork Cheeks
Tapas
Cakes
Lamb
Pesto
Shrimp
Sit down
Bar
American
Healthy
Pizza
Mediterranean
International
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Best pizza I've had in town. The hummus is perfect, which is rare. We had a reservation and were seated very quickly. It was very crowded so I don't..."
B Rice
"Literally the best pizza Iā€™ve ever had. When I went in November they were doing half off during happy hour. Absolutely worth it and I promise you..."
Lauren Wieland
"We had the hummus as our appetizer, pizza #16 and the lamb gyro. All were delicious. We specially loved the fresh baked pita bread and the pickles on..."
Saman Ghazvini
"[December] We love our Dinner Club! It's an eclectic group formed with one or two degrees of separation, all with a love for good food and great..."
Elisha Birkenholtz
"We had a great variety of different flavors. I was impressed with the execution of Mediterranean and Italian dishes. We had Octopus, Meatballs,..."
Geno Benshoof
"Cannot say enough good things about this place. Walked in to LCD Soundsystem bumping through the speakers which was excellent. We went during happy..."
Katie Gerlach
"Service needs to have more customer service skills, be more attentive and at least fake that they are happy to greet and/or help customers. It took..."
Ana Chavarria
Mullets
85/100 (974 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Bar
Pub
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Omelette
Biscuits and gravy
Fish
Pork
Pancakes
Meatloaf
Salad
Ribs
Burrito
Nachos
Sandwiches
French Toast
Burger
Breakfast Burrito
Toasts
Sit down
Bar
Pub
American
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Definitely a gem. The place was packed but still got right in with an awesome seat. The staff was super friendly and very attentive without that..."
Jennifer Smart
"Great food and drinks. The owner and is his wife are awesome people too. The best part was they had some service members in the house and one was..."
Luke Dyer
"Mullets is never a disappointment. The food is incredible and very fairly priced! The staff is excellent! Our store has partnered with them to..."
Tom Hudson
"The service was awesome and food was even better Alisha was our server and she was so awesome! Very fast and attentive we come often and she was the..."
Hannah Warnell
"The food was outstanding and the service was superb even in the extreme heat on the top level of the deck. Wish I would have gotten his name. Mullets..."
Renee Gibson
"Mullets rules. Excellent staff and the food is great. Is this 50 characters yet?..."
James Biehn
"Thank you to the owner/GM that was so generous to our Air National Guard members today for lunch. We thank you for your service as well. The food..."
Grant Gooch
"Great food, and great service!! Have a great drink menu as well!!! Will definitely be..."
Logan M Carlton
"Our server Helen was amazing. She took care of us throughout the night and made us feel at home. ļæ½ Even though the bands were supposed to play..."
Dawn Parizek
"Awesome food and great service. Unusual to have such great breakfast food in a bar.... but donā€™t be put off by..."
Eliza Howard Winfrey
"Best breakfast menu Iā€™ve ever seen! Meatloaf Hash Browns are..."
Marty Flatau
"Great brunch spot!! They had us put in our names, grab drinks, and wait in the car. Which was fun still. We got in on a Saturday about 11 after a 45..."
Emily Blair
"The Bloody Mary flight wasn't bad, but truth be told, I didn't really like that they weren't over ice. I'm just not used to them that way, so it..."
Rebecca Garr (Becca)
"This little restaurant has a LOT of character. It's a wooden, cabin-like building, perfect for its lakeside location. There is large bar seating area..."
Kathleen Dudley
"This is an absolutely wonderful restaurant and bar !! I was there on the evening of the 4th fireworks and my breakfast with my companion Lilly is..."
James Lemker
"Nice for dinner. Quiet Saturday. We had bloody Mary flight, sweet potater tots w/marshmallow sauce, buffalo wings, and chicken and waffles. Would..."
Amanda Lee
"BY FAR, one of our favorite breakfast and lunch place in the Des Moines area. Great prices, some of the nicest staff, and delicious food with..."
Brittany Roseke
The Stuffed Olive
83/100 (1740 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Bar
Pub
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Monday - Buy One Martini - Get One Free
Margatini
Bloody Mary
Crab
Crab Dip
Tapas
Stuffed Mushrooms
Espresso Martini
Seaseme Seared Ahi Tuna
Calamari Rings
Snickers Martini
Chicken Skewers
Side Parm & Oil Fries
Cajun Salmon
Shishito Peppers
Steak Bruschetta
Chicken Sandwich & Fries
Chocolate Martini
Key Lime Martini
Mini Chimis
Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders
Grilled Salmon Tacos
Sit down
Bar
American
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Television
Dinner
Mid-range
"It is my absolute favorite place downtown to grab dinner and drinks. They specialize in martinis (with 100+ on the menu) but also have other..."
Denisa Topic
"Just a quick detail...this place is for socializing. They have tables and couches to sit at as well as a long bar. The Martini menu was huge the food..."
Jason Krommenhoek
"Enjoyed Stuffed Olive for the first time for date night. They had over 100 martinis to choose from! The menu looked delicious, canā€™t wait to go..."
Ashton Verschuure, REALTOR
"Only come here for the martinis! As far as food goes the menu is to small and the items remind me of bar food. I was looking for dinner and this was..."
Mytao Westside
"I had some delicious snacks! My sister had a couple delicious martinis! This place was recommend to us and we loved it! We were in town for a..."
Jenn Hustwick
"Great location for cocktails in Court Avenue District! Canā€™t wait to try it on a warm summer night. Enjoyed Stuffed Olive for the first time for..."
Real Advantage Partners Real Estate Team
Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Co.
83/100 (2753 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Fusion
Brew Pub
American
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Fusion
American
Brew Pub
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Shrimp
Burrito
Beef
Nachos
Falafel
Pork Tenderloin
Jambalaya
Pasta
Meatloaf
Salad
Andouille
Wings
Pesto
Duck
Fish
Pork
Fish & chips
Burger
Fish & Chips
Cod
Sit down
Fusion
American
Brew Pub
Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Private Dining
Accepts American Express
Seating
Street Parking
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"I like this place and it's my first time to come here. Old restored building but clean and love the decor. Great service. I had the chicken pesto..."
The BBQ Wizard
"This place was huge and busy, yet service did not lack anything... Great experience! Food was above average for pub. Everything seemed made in house..."
Erin
"Had a Cuban Press sandwich with fries on the side and a raspberry iced tea. Loved the food and iced tea. Definitely gonna be back for dinner soon...."
Jitendra Niberiya
"Very good brew pub. The Stout, IPA, and Brown Ale all were very good examples of their varietys. For dinner I had the Duck which was moist and not..."
Sean Gwin
"Stopped here for a cocktail and dessert: Red's Rye and the Ginger Beerchetta. Good ginger beer pairing I think.This looks like a nice place..."
Dfwdean
"We're from out of state and we think this is a real find. I loved my Tai Curry Scallops and Bill liked his Maple Pork Tenderloin. House brews were..."
Althea
"Another favorite!. Absolutely LOVE this place. The staff is SO nice... food and beer are excellent and atmosphere is comfortable. I'd definitely..."
GeauxSouthernBelle
"Great Atmosphere. I met my Aunt and Uncle for an early dinner on a Tuesday. The atmosphere was pleasant and I like how they have refurbished a..."
Larry
"Red. Curry. Scallops. Nuff..."
Amart80
"Best Moscow Mules. Cabco has the best Moscow Mules in..."
Sandy Long Thompson
"Best Margherita Pizza in DSM. Great Margherita pizza, best in town, awesome crust. Pretzels are sooo good too. Go @ the right time and they have 1/2..."
Iowiigian
"Pretty good food, but the fish and chips were nothing to write home..."
Trey
"Great for all occasions. What I like most about Court Avenue is it's accessibility. I've stopped in the bar for a quick, casual lunch (accompanied by..."
Michelle T
"Court Ave Brew. Delicious Food and..."
Kevin Potter
"Love this place. Took a couple of friend there from out of town, two thumbs up on the burgers & pizza. Oh and I love the Bloody Mary bar they have..."
Rondaroodle
"Great food, Great Beer!. CABCo is such a great place to hang out and have a couple hand crafted beers. Their food is amazing, no matter what you..."
Kris Porter
"Really nice place. The ambiance is fantastic. Set in a late 19th century building, the interior has been remodeled nicely. The beers were super..."
Keweenaw
"Great Atmosphere - Fab Beer. We decided to go to the Court Avenue Brewing Company late on a Sunday night, and there were two other people in the bar..."
Shortandhat.com
"Good Food, Good Atmosphere, Good Fun. If you're in downtown Des Moines, you gotta try Court Ave. You won't regret it. Great place to take clients or..."
BigDT
"Great food, service, and microbrews. Always a good selection of beer. The bar area is a fun place to hang out with friends while watching the game...."
Scott
"Court Avenue consistently stays in my Top 10 list year after year. Outstanding craft brewing, excellent food, warm atmosphere, and did I mention the..."
Rubezahl
"Amazing beer (if you like complex, dark beer, you'll love the Pointer Brown Ale). Amazing food. Great historic location. Downtown Des Moines is..."
Carrington Schaeffer
"Excellent food to complement the craft brews. Not only kid friendly but one of the finest culinary offerings of any brewery I have visited anywhere..."
J
"We had the flight of beer 8 4oz samples. Great tasting. We sat in the bar area, no waiting. Fantastic food. Get the pretzel as an appetizer and have..."
Sharon Simonick
"Pretty darned good. I enjoyed two of the specialty beers, la Fou and Breakfast Beer. La Fou, a Belgian-inspired beer, was aged in oak (?) casks and..."
Rick Herrera
"Great food, beer and service!. The atmosphere of the bar is really friendly and welcoming. Also, the food is a bit pricey but worth it. The brews on..."
Erin_elliott
"Great steaks! I had their filet and actually preferred it over 801... Top 5 places in DES..."
Whoisbrianbeyers
"Just went to bar. Martinis very good. The bar wait went out of their way to get us a bar stool. Very cool. Bartender very courtious and made a very..."
Tim Rortvedt
"Best on Court. This is the best restaurant on Court Ave, and on my top 10 list for Des Moines. While the menu feels a little short, I've never had..."
Tim
"....the building was beautiful, the interior was massive, and I really liked the look and feel of the place. The food was spot-on. I remember eating..."
Ken Kingery
"The Bruschetta was delicious, light, and was a perfect combination of textures. The drizzle of balsamic really added a pop of flavor that was great...."
Manon
"I wasnā€™t super hungry so I opted for the Sesame Tuna Salad, which was Seared sesame tuna over romaine, Asian vegetables, daikon sprouts, with a..."
Manon
F&o's - Felix And Oscar's
83/100 (783 ratings)
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Deep dish pizza
Burger
Sit down
Italian
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Pizza
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Delivery
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
Shorty's
83/100 (153 ratings)
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"There are few places on Earth where a dive bar and fine dining coexist. Shortyā€™s is one of those places. Itā€™s kinda like quilt made of denim and..."
gus chagares
"This place has very limited veg options but the mushroom sliders (ordered without cheese) were excellent and quite filling. The space is really nice..."
Justin Norman
"Located below RoCA; entrance is in alley. Typical dive bar but shares menu with RoCA. Blackberry bramble cocktail is delicious. Also had Margherita..."
Gail Olson
"It was the type of bar we l love to visit. The bartender was great and attentive to everyone's needs. We will be..."
Connie Barnes
"It's not that people don't know about Shorty's, it's just that if you aren't looking for it, you won't find it, either. The dark basement bar has..."
Lonnie Hudson
"First time To Des Moines referred by a local. Awesome spot it your looking for a bit of a dive, but somewhat fancy :) this is the spot. Bartender..."
Erin Allison
"Awesome food and Awesome bartender! We will be back for..."
Julie Gerstandt
"Best dive bar in DSM. Also a hidden gem considering you can order the full menu from Roca, but in a much more familiar and comfortable..."
Brendan Best
Zombie Burger + Drink Lab
82/100 (1649 ratings)
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American
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American
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Nachos
Poutine
Toasts
Ice Cream
Beef
Fried pickles
Veggie Burger
Pasta
Salad
Chili
Mac and cheese
Sandwiches
Cheeseburger
French Fries
Burger
Grilled cheese
Sit down
Bar
American
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Discover
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Television
Table Service
Accepts Mastercard
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Mom's Place
82/100 (203 ratings)
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Dinner
Hessen Haus
81/100 (1267 ratings)
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Bar
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Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
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"I lived in Germany for a year and can vouch the food is very legitimate and close to authentic. Drinks are awesome and priced very fair. The burger..."
Ojas Gokhale
"Iā€™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..."
Chelsea Lawson
"Hands down the best German food in Des Moines! The hospitality is amazingā€¦ask for Tracy, sheā€™s great ! The food is absolutely delicious and..."
Philipo
"I often meet my friends here. The beer selection is nothing short of amazing! Food is also always delicious. It's difficult to find sauerbraten on a..."
Melinda Bianchi
"What a place! HUGE BEER OPTIONS both in size and in variety. Tasted unbelievably good. Sat outside so I canā€™t say much about indoors but there was..."
Tierney Winter
"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...."
Amanda Frazier
"Was a good experience overall! Food was absolutely amazing (I had the Sauerbraten and german chocolate cake) Service was a little slow but they were..."
Rebecca Heier
Royal Mile
81/100 (2020 ratings)
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Bangers And Mash
Lamb
Fish
Burger
Fish & chips
Sit down
British
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Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"Royal Mile is my favorite discovery in Des Moines. I originally went in because I saw an article about their fish and chips in Juice but it is so..."
Hayley Dettbarn
"This is one of our favorite places. They have a good menu--we like the steak and Guiness pie among others--British pub feel and a friendly staff. We..."
Dave Neas
"Fish & chips w/a Guinness! Chicken pot pie to die for and bangers & mash! Canā€™t go wrong..."
Matt Miller
"Great Atmosphere, great service with great food and beverages, best fish and chips I've had in my 12 years in the..."
Paul Howlett
"The late menu appetizers were delish. Highly recommend the Indian Chicken Spring Rolls! ..."
Karen Amelia
"Royal Mile is one of our favorite stops for delicious food and great ambiance. Wait staff are fantastic. Shepard pie is outstanding and a must try..."
Carol Ebben Hellrung
"The fish & chips was delicious, the Guinness stew over mashed tatters heavenly. And the Fuller double chocolate stout was to-die for! Next time I'll..."
Steven Ziegenfuss
"This is the best place to watch the footy. Great service great food great..."
Jon Lehl
"We had the pleasure of wandering into this pub last weekend, i can't believe that we had never eaten here before! We ordered the banger bites, steak..."
Nanao Ise
"Awesome food, service and drinks. Ive tried a lot of different menu items and theyre all..."
Adam Brown
"Go there. Eat, drink be merry ! Celebrate youā€™re British Heritage. You wonā€™t be..."
Randy Davis
"One of my favorite bars in Des Moines. Food is always good and service is..."
Francisco ColĆ³n
"Best bar in Des Moines hands down! Wonderful selection and great staff... been a customer for well over a year and no matter what I'll always come..."
Dan Waller
"Stopped in here on a rainy Sunday evening for dinner. Loved the ambiance. My party ordered the Fish and chips, Bangers and Mash, and Guinness and..."
Renee Lawrenz McGinty
"My wife & I had a great experience here. It's definitely an English Pub with that type of food but they also have American Food for the less..."
Shane Howard
"Good food, but don't go during peak hours, it's a smaller restaurant and gets a little crowded. Nice adult beverage selection. Service was fairly..."
ShauntieZ97
"Cool combination of a bar and restaurant. We went late after a concert and they only had the Late Night Menu but still was very good. I love the..."
Ana Chavarria
"Great spot to catch a Premier league soccer game. Friendly staff, great vibe. I spent a week in Ireland last month and this place feels very similar..."
Brad Kosar
"Recommended by a stranger and boy did it not disappoint. Food was insanely good service was top notch. Next time Iā€™m in town, I will be back...."
Ryan
"A nice traditional setting of an English Pub (Cozy, Dimmer, Neat, Wooden Furnishings & Trim) with excellent quality and variety of food, beers &..."
Samuel Titus
"Absolutely great food. Atmosphere is fantastic. You have to try the shepherds pie, it is amazing! Staff is very friendly also. We will be back..."
Heather Eckler
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