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98
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"Cute little spot next to the marina, great views! All seating is outdoors, love the Adirondack chairs and plenty of other seating, some is covered...."
Courtney B
"We enjoyed this little gem. Great little spot to have a glass of wine and a snack. Great views of the ocean & mountains, it pairs well with wine. On..."
Adsage
"Great little location on the Des Moines waterfront. Had a good little selection of beers as well as some good food. Mostly outdoor seating so dress..."
Jack Otto
"Great atmosphere rain or shine since they have open and covered spaces. I tried their tuna melt, which is a great snack. Grilled panini style. They..."
Holly Scarlett
"Good views. But the word has gotten out. Gets very busy during 3 to 6. Holy cow is their now seating. Great for them. Keep em busy and with the..."
Patrick McCarthy
"Love love love having this place to go to rain or shine! Lots of outdoor seating, no cash accepted, iced lattes, wine, beer, hard cider, a few..."
Linda Pomeroy
"Cute spot by the water with great outdoor seating. Staff is friendly and the coffee drinks are tasty. Will have to come back for an evening glass of..."
Priya Ball
"The Quarterdeck is open, bright, clean, and always cheery! Offering different selections of wine and beer, with Some cider and other non alcoholic..."
Maire Dhu Lemley
Bartenders Handshake
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The Walnut
93
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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 arenāt familiar with The..."
Vicki Manning Harrington
"I had decided that I wanted to try a ānewā place for lunch while at work. I used to see The Spot food truck around but never stopped. (Iām..."
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
"Iāve 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
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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
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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 Patrickās 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 donāt need a menu, just order it. The other food is great too, but you canāt 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 totās 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, heās 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 thatās 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
Park Avenue Pub
90
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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 thatās 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 Iāve 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
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
Gameday Kitchen & Cocktails
87
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Hull Avenue Tavern
86
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"Friendly staff, live performances and events, good sound, nice bar and pool table, and everything is clean. All that makes this a hidden gem to..."
Bryan Welch
"Always a good time with great people working! They have some awesome bands that play there and everyone always seems to be having a good..."
Stacey Hancock
"Oldest bar in Des Moines. Great bartenders, free shows, bar bingo on Tuesdays, karaoke on Thursdays and open jam for anyone who wants to play every..."
Hannah Curtis
"I love this bar! Been an employee for nearly 3 years now and its the best place ive ever worked. Jason Boggs is an amazing friend, and boss. Plus its..."
christine miller
"The jam was fantastic the service was quick and the dancing was great check it..."
da stacionis
"Great bands there. Especially the band Jana. Will be..."
Rob Weeters
"Always a great time. The Live Music never dissappoints..."
Joy R. Wright
"Open jam on Sunday from 7-11pm is always a good time! No food here..."
Valerie Kane
The Angry Goldfish
86
/100 (925 ratings)
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"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 Iāve 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 š 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
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"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 Iāve 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 Ć Cearbhaill II
El Bait Shop
86
/100 (2378 ratings)
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"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
"Iāve 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 ādive 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 Iāve been to! The workers are some of the kindest..."
Ariana Arralde
"262+ beers/ciders/seltzerās 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 canāt find a better bar in Iowa or about..."
Kerry Olson
Lucky Horse
85
/100 (676 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
American
Beer restaurants
American
Pub
Beer restaurants
American
Beer restaurants
Pub
Mullets
85
/100 (974 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Bar
Pub
Pub
American
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast Burrito
Toasts
Omelette
Biscuits and gravy
Fish
Pork
Pancakes
Meatloaf
Salad
Ribs
Burrito
Nachos
Sandwiches
French Toast
Burger
Sit down
Bar
Pub
American
Takeout
Television
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
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 donāt be put off by..."
Eliza Howard Winfrey
"Best breakfast menu Iāve 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
Pub
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
American
American
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders
Grilled Salmon Tacos
Monday - Buy One Martini - Get One Free
Margatini
Bloody Mary
Crab
Crab Dip
Tapas
Stuffed Mushrooms
Espresso Martini
Calamari Rings
Chicken Skewers
Cajun Salmon
Shishito Peppers
Steak Bruschetta
Seaseme Seared Ahi Tuna
Chicken Sandwich & Fries
Snickers Martini
Chocolate Martini
Key Lime Martini
Side Parm & Oil Fries
Mini Chimis
Sit down
Bar
American
Television
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
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, canāt 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! Canāt wait to try it on a warm summer night. Enjoyed Stuffed Olive for the first time for..."
Real Advantage Partners Real Estate Team
F&o's - Felix And Oscar's
83
/100 (783 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Italian
American
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Deep dish pizza
Burger
Sit down
Italian
Bar
Pub
Pizza
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Delivery
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
Shorty's
83
/100 (153 ratings)
Restaurants
Bars & Pubs
Bar
Pub
"There are few places on Earth where a dive bar and fine dining coexist. Shortyās is one of those places. Itās 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
Mom's Place
82
/100 (203 ratings)
Bars & Pubs
Bars & Pubs
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
Dinner
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Dinner
Hessen Haus
81
/100 (1267 ratings)
Restaurants
German
Bar
Pub
European
Bar
Pub
Central European
European
German
Central European
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Pork
Beef
Pasta
Salad
Mac and cheese
Curry
Nachos
Pretzel
Schnitzel
Sandwiches
Burger
Sit down
Bar
German
Pub
Central European
European
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Late Night
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"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
"Iāve 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, sheās 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 canāt 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)
Restaurants
British
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Fish & chips
Beef
Salad
Fish & Chips
Bangers And Mash
Lamb
Fish
Burger
Sit down
British
Bar
Pub
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Drinks
Brunch
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
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! Canāt 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 youāre British Heritage. You wonāt 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 Iām 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
Genevieve's Bistro
71
/100 (14 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Bar
American
Pub
American
Bar
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Sit down
Bar
Pub
American
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Bar Taureau
80
/100 (4 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
"Excellent service, fun French cocktails, and delicious charcuterie! Great happy hour..."
Lori Bryan
"I've never tasted more innovative good tasting cocktails..."
Austin Jorgensen
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Jaeger LaVine
Castaways Restaurant & Bar
70
/100 (34 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Pub
American
Pub
Bar
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Pub
American
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Sambetti's
79
/100 (854 ratings)
Bars & Pubs
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
American
Bar
Pub
Dinner
Lunch
Fast food
Bar
Pub
American
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Cavatelli was perfect. Decent prices. Took awhile for food but I understand they are short staffed. I would go back. Tenderloin was also good. Big..."
John (Big John)
"Made sure I was able to eat with my food allergies. Very friendly., Great environment. Perfect music in the background. Very generous on food to..."
Andrea Amis
"Good food, good selection, food was hot, good service, We had the hot sausage sandwich w/hot coleslaw, french dip w/fries, patty melt w/fries & we..."
Dawn Marie
"We used to frequent Sambetti's at least once to two times per week before the switch. We decided to give it a try. It had nice new patio and we..."
Kelli Brooker
"Great place for a drink and food has great options and has a very local feel to time as well. Have a pool table and popcorn. Server didn't pay too..."
Jared Mellody
"Management is awesome! They are a great duo when working together. I tried the Hot sausage sandwich, it was so delicious. The fries are my favorite..."
Luis Herrera
"Great food and very friendly staff. Will definitely come..."
Reese williams
Wahlburger At Hy-vee Market Grille
79
/100 (133 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Pub
American
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
American
Bar
Pub
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Full Bar
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This place is bananas! A word which here means, "amazing and a bit overwhelming but in a good way, with every fancy thing you could ever imagine." ..."
Charlotte Sucik
"We are from California, said to my wife I wanted to dine at Hy-Vee. I had a very unhappy wife, "dine at a grocery store" As we walked past the full..."
Jay Bruce
"We had a wonderful employee accommodate us yesterday for lunch around 1:00. This gentleman was pleasant and did everything to satisfy the customer. ..."
Kathy Chizek Herink
"UPDATE: They are giving me a gift card for my meal. Thank you for making this a better experiebce for me!! I went there today for lunch, first..."
Tanya Henson
"I absolutely love this location! Staff is friendly and attention to detail is key. Also great food options and the market grille wine room is crazy..."
Ashley R Petermeier
"Beautiful store and the market grill food was amazing! Not to mention the customer service as always with HyVee was on..."
Melissa Hollister
"Oh my the staff here are the best, and the food is good great job everyone..."
Michelle Cookie Mckissic-Sellers
"I don't usually try to many new things but tried Jack fruit today. The only part you eat is the yellow part and it kind of tastes like Juicy Fruit..."
Dave Charleston
"Shout out to the new hy-vee downtown Des Moines,Ia cake department for giving my son the perfect Thomas The Train cake for his 4th birthday! I was..."
Kathryn Foutch
"F-A-N-T-A-S-T-I-C! Hey-Vee utilizes every square foot in the 35k grocery store while delivering a sleek, modern and functional design. As a..."
Jacqueline W Riekena
"First time at the new store .. it's quite impressive! The meat department had the best looking cuts of meat. The bakery was awesome. The entire store..."
Constance Renee
"The food was great! One of the best places to check out while you are downtown Des..."
Brock Bailey
"Such a friendly store!! Market Grill service and food was top..."
Ann Miller Knauss
"I'm very proud to say about this company who I work for for providing what people needs who lives in the area with their grocery, food, medicine and..."
Theresa PiƱero-Salsberry
"This is what amazing customer service is! Store manager Jeff and Food Service Director Andy saw a problem and corrected it! It's rare these days to..."
Missy Frederick
"The place to be for good food of many varieties and many other specialty..."
Ken Baker
"I went to this HyVee for lunch. Food was very good, hot and fresh. If your hungry for it, more than likely this place has..."
Jeremy Doc Larson
"I loved the whole place... unique items and very friendly and helpful..."
Kristin Benda
"This is a Hy-Vee downtown. Plain and simple. It's what the community always..."
Peter Erickson
"It's smaller than the other Hy-Vees but it what lacks in size it makes up in style and charm.. it's beautiful.. and kinda like that it's smaller you..."
Debbie Garsh-Mallory
"Your downtown Hy-Vee pharmacy team is AMAZING! They are always helpful, kind and quick. Thank you for opening..."
Dia Kanellos Gross
"We had pizza and chinese food, everything was fresh and the pizza toppings were cut right in front of us. The only disappointment is market grille..."
Hershel Clayton
"Got seated within 5 mins on a busy day. Food was good. It was a bit slow due to being busy but they compensated with free..."
Laura Kettman
"Food looks great taste great love the environment and the..."
UNITY FRAGRANCE
"$9 unlimited make your own mimosas. Excellent food. Amazing wait staff highly..."
Chet Eby
"Great service. Great happy hour specials they offer. Local beer on..."
Jaime Bernal
"6 words.... ALL YOU CAN EAT CRAB LEGS! So I heard that the record was 17 plates. Not quite sure I'll make it but here goes nothing. Great service..."
C. Roy
Liberty's - An Iowa Grill
79
/100 (42 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
Pub
American
Bar
Pub
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Burger
Sit down
Bar
Pub
American
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Awesome Iowa pork tenderloin fingers! And our server, Donna, was incredible and so..."
Toni Robinson Mason
Mad Meatball
79
/100 (1825 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Pizza
Bar
Pub
Pizza
American
American
Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Wings
Meatballs
American
Bar
Pub
Pizza
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Quite possibly the best pizza and bloody Maryās I have ever had. Friendly staff. Quaint atmosphere. Highly..."
Julie Carlson Hidder
"Amazing food!!!! Pizza was great, loaded with toppings. Pasta had great flavor as well. Great specials and happy hour. Pepper jack appetizer bites..."
Kayla Anderson Winnike
"Great late lunch, server q-ball was a prompt and attentive server. 1st time there, we will be..."
Lynne Wallin Hines
"I've been going to the meatball since the new ownership took over, and I've never experienced slow or poor service. The menu is exaxtly what you'd..."
Chance Hoskinson
"When my whistle needs wet, I'm at Mad Meatball or McCuen's Pub. But if my belly needs fed, i eat a raw potato or go to mad..."
Jack McCuen
"Best pizza in Des Moines. I love the sauce and crust. Took my nieces there and they loved..."
Cheryl McConnell
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