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Tursi's Latin King Italian Dining
92/100 (668 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Pasta
Salad
Alfredo
Tiramisu
Meatballs
Lasagne
Cannoli
Croquettes
Bruschette
Pesto
Shrimp
Chicken dishes
Beef
Sit down
Italian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Oh my goodness....I think I was just in heaven! Hubby and I splurged a bit tonight. Tursi's Latin King. I ordered a Mango Martini...our waiter,..."
Debra Blair
"Fantastic Food no matter what you order, everything is delish! Highly recommend it, Tursi's has been a long time favorite for many people. It's no..."
Stephanie Beck
"Everything was delish and attention to detail was superb. We had the DeBergo and each bite melted in your mouth. House dressing for the salad, sour..."
Sherri Sage Selin
"The food was delicious and our waitress was great! She helped us with choices and was so friendly and accommodating and there were 8 of us. I’d..."
Crystal Davidson
"One of the best restaurants in Des Moines. We've eaten there many times and never have had a bad meal. I love the chicken spiedini and my husband..."
Sharon Grace Dunlop
"We had our rehearsal dinner here. Wonderful family to work with. We were able to do family style dining. And they blocked off a room for us. We also..."
Katrina Hansen
"We just got done with our Office Christmas Party. This was also my first time at Latin King. I could not have been more impressed. The staff was top..."
Amanda Fusaro
"No wait to get in. Tim, our waiter was very attentive. Food was delicious I had the pasta trio, I highly recommend it. My husband had lasagna and..."
Jody Saltzman McKeehan
"it was a great place food was hot and very very good the lady that waited on us was very kind and on the ball a great place to eat loved it..."
Barb Smith
"Tonight was our first visit. We were greeted with a friendly smile and immediately felt at ease. Our waitress was very attentive. The food was ..."
Edna Holland- Lyman
"Oh what a great lunch I enjoyed with family for my 88th birthday I had the salmon special and like I tell everyone never have I had a bad experience..."
Phyllis McIntosh
"Outstanding! ! The service, food and atmosphere are second to none. Always a great sign when the owner is out helping on the floor! ! Never have..."
Brenda Kosmach Malott
"My favorite Des Moines restaurant. I almost always get the chicken spiedini after the fried mozzarella. The house made creamy Parmesan salad dressing..."
Jane Hokanson Hawks
"I was there with 3 other people. Talk about treating you well. Got us in even when they were packed. We were treated like kings and queens. ..."
Robbie Zmolek
Django Restaurant
91/100 (3281 ratings)
Restaurants
French
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
French
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
French Toast
Duck
Sandwiches
Hanger steak
Poutine
Cheeseburger
Crepes
Toasts
Oyster
Burger
Bouillabaisse
Escargot
Calamari
Mussels
Croque Madame
Confit
Tuna
Beef Bourguignon
Cheesecakes
Calamares
Shrimp
Coq au Vin
Prosciutto
Salmon
Beef
Cakes
Croque Monsieur
Pesto
Fish
Crab Cake
Lobster
Pork
Cheesecake
Foie gras
Pasta
French Fries
Salad
Crab
Scallops
Sit down
French
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Private Dining
BYOB
Reservations
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Menu items that are to die for: Grilled Niman Ranch Pork Chops: 2 giant pork chops served over a sweet potato hash. Recommend medium cooking..."
Kira Barker
"We were looking for a new place to add to our mix for dinner and cocktails. We had been recommended by several people to give it a shot and we were..."
Tom Hudson
"We made a reservation when it was announced that Django was closing. Our dinner last night was one of the best we have had. Our favorite server Lou..."
Kathy Rae Ritzler
"I went there this weekend for my Anniversary and the food was amazing, and we had a wonderful waiter! We had Fried Calamari, and the mussels Diablo..."
Courtney Anderson
"My husband and I celebrated our Anniversary at Django last evening and had the best service!! From wine & cheese platter at the bar to the service..."
Sarah Beth Kessler
"A favorite restaurant anywhere I travel. When I’m in town, this is a must visit spot. There are so many fantastic things to try here, however, the..."
Scott S. Waschitz
"We enjoyed an excellent meal and unique mixed drinks. Many wonderful options. Our server, Taylor, was awesome - very friendly &..."
Tami Jo Wagner Pink
"I think is a great place. To bad it is closing Grandson Charles took good care of me. The staff & patrons were very friendly.😀 Three cheers for..."
Patricia Gunville
"Great unique food with an amazing flavor profile! You can tell they pick fresh ingredients and do not take any short cuts. The waiter was amazing...."
Danie Marie Bowman Kramme
"Went to Django tonight, and it was beyond amazing! I DO NOT ever write reviews but I couldn't not say something about how amazing our waitress, Kira,..."
Janelle Ellis Ordway
"Amazing food and service. Waitress was very knowledgeable with the wine and oysters. The duck and scallops were perfect. And cheesecake also..."
Dawn Filson
"Perfect circumstance, Perfect dishes, and Perfect server. Those three combo are matched with my favor. I strongly recommend this place for your..."
IOWA COWBOY
"Visited Iowa in Oct.2021. We were trying new cuisine and was led to this place. The outer and inner appearance of the restaurant was hip and cool,..."
Kimberly Hawkins
"All of the food was honestly incredible ranging from the appetizers: bread and cheese plate and crispy onion rings to the entree: salmon to the..."
Cat Powell
"Delicious food, nice staff, good atmosphere. Waitress forgot to get us one of our drinks so she comped a dessert for us; that made us feel valued...."
Ben Glover
"Great food, drinks, and service during our first time here! Updated - our second time here in sept 2021 was equally as great! We tried new foods..."
Dave Donahue
"Came in to just have drinks while waiting on a dinner reservation at another restaurant. To my surprise, the place was so nice. Sat at the bar to..."
Carolyn Cacal
Roca
89/100 (1126 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Bar
American
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
American
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Lettuce Wraps
Pork
Shrimp
Salad
Crab
Scallops
Salmon
Tapas
Tacos
Sit down
Bar
American
Television
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"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 buddy’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 jalapeño 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..."
Reviewmaster
"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
801 Chophouse
89/100 (3409 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Steakhouse
Steakhouse
Gluten Free Options
American
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Crab Cake
Crème Brulée
Cheesecake
Crab Legs
Filet Mignon
Shrimp
Cheesecakes
Beef
Creme Brulee
Lobster
Cakes
Salad
Lamb
Crab
Fish
Scallops
Pork
Oyster
Calamari
Calamares
Salmon
Sit down
American
Steakhouse
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Dinner
Fine Dining
"Oh my. I am glad I set this restaurant for a very important business meeting. Why? Because everything was perfect. Excellent service, amazing food,..."
Ted Phillips
"Dinner last night was fantastic. They stayed open late for our group of people. Service was top notch, the food came out fast, hot, and..."
Andrew Ungs
"Have taken my wife here the last two years for her birthday and have absolutely loved it! Thank you to the staff for making the occasion so special..."
Michael E Davies
"Great service. Amazing..."
Alexis Dawson
"One of the best meals I've ever experienced, staff was..."
TJ Wermers
"Best Restaurant in town. ..."
Matt Overton
"Best staff best food in the..."
Todd Petrowsky
"The food was amazing. The wine list was overwhelming with options. The server was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful with delicious suggestions...."
Brad Pollock
"Let's start with the giant seafood bowl, all of the seafood was amazing and on point. The lobster was incredible and the oysters were amazing and the..."
Tony Chiappetta
"I’ve Been to 801 right at about 10 times now. Couple times as a large group, but mostly just with my wife or another couple. Out of all of the..."
Blake Overton Mortgage Team
"Sat at the bar and Drew made me feel right at home! This is a classic steakhouse--wood panels, awesome bar, great beef offerings with shareable..."
Tony Davis
"Okay, I can honestly say that this is one of my very favorite restaurants in all my travels all across the United States. Keep in mind it's pricey...."
Doug Griffiths
"Our second visit and just as memorable as the first. This is a truly wonderful restaurant. Food, service, ambience: all great. Our server, Zach, was..."
Richard Greensted
"I’m super sad I didn’t take more pictures of this amazing place. We came for a birthday date and everything was perfect! Our sever Zack was..."
Megan Ratliff-Rader
"Could rave for days about my experience. Collin our server deserves more than whatever he's paid!! He was prompt, super helpful and very welcoming...."
Layla Sollazzo
Simon's J Benjamin's
88/100 (245 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lamb
Bruschette
Pesto
Shrimp
Salad
Salmon
Alfredo
Lasagne
Sit down
Italian
American
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Takeout
Live Music
Jazz Bar
Dinner
Mid-range
"The negative review on here compelled me to give a  different perspective.  I think Simon's J Benjamin's is absolutely awesome! Simon is great and..."
Kat O'Brien
"Me and my wife had dinner here tonight and it was great. We had been recommend this place by some friends and decided to try it out. It was small but..."
Craig Bennett
"Wow!. What a great experience! Being a first time customer, I was really amazed!! The food was great, no doubt about that! The owner treated his..."
Abby Jones
"I would of taken a picture of my cordon bleu but I devoured it. The food was juicy and full of flavor. My vegetable side was asparagus and it was..."
Andrew Cash
"One of the best hidden jem's in the city. The food and service are phenominal and the price makes you want to dine frequently. When you walk in you..."
Brandon Fahey
"Great Food, Friendly Service. This quaint and quiet place is a small corner restaurant that one might easily pass right by. However, should one take..."
Andrew Lewis
"Great Food and Owner. Our friends recently recommended this restaurant. The restaurant is small but it has the best pizza and friendliest wait staff..."
Travis
"Love it!. J Benjamin's is now called Simons. My husband and I have tried every item on the menu. The steak Deburgo is amazing along with the pork..."
Pamala Smithson
"Love,Love, Love J Benjamins!! Delicious food, great service (very nice people!) and bonus- they have a nice array of fish in the fish tank. My kids..."
Sarah Vorm
Flying Mango
88/100 (2698 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
American
Cajun & Creole
Cajun & Creole
Gluten Free Options
American
Barbecue
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Bread Pudding
Crawfish
Catfish
Shrimp
Red Beans and Rice
Beef
Andouille
Pasta
Pesto
Salad
Fish
Wings
Pork
Mussels
Tapas
Tacos
Ribs
Surf And Turf
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Cajun & Creole
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Mid-range
"All I can say is, the best bbq in town. Great service and food. Worth the wait on a busy nite. A real treat, can't wait until I go back to Iowa in..."
MarioMtl
"Pleasantly surprised. I had no idea what to expect when I first came here. I knew that flying mango was more of some sort of fancy bbq joint but I..."
Darikababyydee
"Love it!. Went here with my wife and some friends a few months ago and absolutely loved it! One of our favorites places in Des Moines. Their food is..."
Matt Beglinger
"Flying Fruit. The Flying Mango sits in a neighborhood setting in the MECCA of FINE DINING (Beaverdale Iowa).Immediately the color and the..."
DanO
"Wow! Food, drinks and service were amazing. The owner is so involved with everything. We love love love this incredible delicious place. This place..."
Jessica Irizarry
"My favorite restaurant in Des Moines can't say anything bad about it. 5..."
Michele Haynes Battani
"Dinner. Completely amazed with the taste, service and all the personality they put into the "Flying Mango". We ordered the brisket and ribs and were..."
Rhonda
"Best restaurant in the Metro. Reasonable prices, great atmosphere, even better food. Puts Jethros BBQ to..."
Mik
"Great find!. I've driven past Flying Mango a million times, and finally decided to stop in for dinner. It is a small, quaint place that is dimly lit,..."
Michelle T
"Always good. You can't best the..."
Scott Berry
"I had the three meat and my friend had the chicken and I was amazed at the tenderness of t brisket and ow the meat came off the rib bones put that..."
Ken
"Sumptuous. You have GOT to try this place!! The best barbeque in Des Moines hands down!! My fav is the pulled pork sandwich topped with coleslaw...."
Kristin Davis Baird
"A Neighborhood Gem. Carol and I are Foodies and newcomers to Iowa from the Chicago area, and we have been actively researching area restaurants to..."
Chuckster
"I was trying not to over use "Really" in the title to say how good the food is.. Awesome food, but I wish the place was bigger. This place gets..."
Perry Thompson
"I don't eat meat but I've heard it is really good. My mom knows the manerger or the owner and he is super..."
Mary Beth
"Awesome service!. We had a little trouble with our reservation (party of 7 for a Fri night), but they made it right and got us in very quickly. The..."
Clivemomandcpa
"Excellent!. Friends brought us to the Flying Mango recently and the flavors in the air had my mouth watering before we even got inside. The creative..."
Topcat
"Best Restaurant, Period. Best service, best food, best atmosphere, awesome drink selection and affordable wine. The owner is so friendly and there..."
Beaverdalediner
"Memphis ain't got nothin' on the Mango. Let me say upfront that I LOVE Memphis-style ribs. I've eaten them multiple times at the Rendezvous and..."
Teej
"Too Yummy!. Yum!!! My cousin brought me here because it's her favorite restaurant. I loved it!! I had a hard time choosing what to get because..."
Maddison
"Outstanding. Food and service were excellent - by far the best brisket and ribs we have ever had. The atmosphere and staff are both outstanding as..."
Al
"You Won't Want to Miss This. The Flying Mango is by far my FAVORITE restaurant in the Des Moines area. It's kind of like a mixture of caribbean,..."
Meg
"Good stuff. Food quality was very good across all entrees at our table. Ribs and brisket were certainly better than most restaurants..."
Patrick
"Tasty cajun and southern fare. Amazing red beans and rice. My chicken creole lacked any chicken, as did my fellow diner's dish, however, we both left..."
Ryan
"Love It!!. I love this place. The food is delish and always cooked perfect. Atmosphere there is really neat and I recommend it to all my..."
KShell
"Mmmm! I keep going back for the ribs - best in Des Moines - he always gets the brisket! Both worth the 45 weekend wait - or pick it up to take home...."
Aluminum Cloud
"I went there with my dad, stepmom, and wife. My wife said she would give it 4 1/2 stars. The service was a bit slow that night, we ordered an..."
Alex Bardole
"Absolutely Incredible!. I was in Des Moines in June and found the Flying Mango on urbanspoon before my trip. What a fortunate..."
Noah011
"Warm, friendly neighborhood place with the best BBQ beef brisket anywhere. Great beer choices..."
Gayleb
"My wife and I have been dining here for the last 5 years and this one of our favorite restaurants in the Des Moines area.  We like to reserve visits..."
Coryeats
"Finally got in to eat at this place and the wait was worth it. As you can see by my rating I loved my overall experience but not everything was..."
Mahlon White
"I'm so glad they have opened their doors again. Definitely one of our favorite places to go and eat without the kids (although they do have a good..."
Christina C
"A little confused at first by the market prices and of-the-day items, but our waitress was quite helpful. Great sauces and flavors! Overall it was..."
Adrianna Elzinga
"Local friends have long recommended the Mango. Finally got there last night, and it definitely lived up to the billing. We got the smoked chicken..."
bryce bergman
"Some of the best smoked food I've ever had. Unique sides are outstanding. A lot of great Cajun flavors. Staff has a cool vibe and are very..."
Colby Kessler
"Excellent! Very happy that I stopped here on my way through town. Some of the best cornbread I’ve ever had — and the ribs and lamb tacos were..."
Trevor Johnson
"Flying Mango is full of surprises! Don't let the drab exterior and location keep you away. Inside you'll find a clean modern eatery crammed with..."
Brian Bopp
Wally's Chowder House
88/100 (5370 ratings)
Restaurants
Soups
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Bar
Seafood
American
Soups
Seafood
American
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Clams
French Fries
Oyster
Cheeseburger
Prawns
Calamari
Burger
Carrot Cake
Calamares
Salmon
Hamburgers
Cobb Salad
Cakes
Fish & chips
Pesto
Crab Cake
Fish
Chowder
Shrimp
Fish & Chips
Lobster
Tapas
Pasta
Fish Taco
Salad
Tacos
Clam Chowder
Crab Legs
Cod
Crab
Halibut
Scallops
Sit down
Soups
Bar
Seafood
American
Takeout
Television
Waterfront
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Americana Restaurant And Lounge
87/100 (1431 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Steakhouse
Steakhouse
American
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Breakfast
Brunch
Lettuce Wraps
Salad
Crepes
Mac and cheese
Cakes
Sandwiches
Lamb
Crab
Scallops
Burger
Pesto
Salmon
Grilled cheese
Pork
Tacos
Shrimp
Toasts
Waffles
Pancakes
Waffles & Crepes
Crab Rangoon
Pasta
Bread Pudding
Meatloaf
Sit down
American
Bar
Steakhouse
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Takeout
Reservations
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Street Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Mid-range
"Americana has become a staple for our family. Affordable kids menu. Delicious entres and desserts.The service is professional. Highly recommend..."
Knut Brown
"I’ve had lunch a few times at Americana but this was a first time having dinner. Prime rib was great. Not the best I’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 you’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
Bubba
87/100 (4365 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
American
American
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Ribs
Burger
Chicken And Waffles
Waffles
Shrimp
Crawfish
Catfish
Chicken fried steak
Shrimp and Grits
Pimento Cheese
Pasta
Bananas Foster
Meatloaf
Cakes
Salad
Fish
Mac and cheese
Pork
Crab
American
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Seating
Free Wifi
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Television
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
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 I’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
Johnny's Italian Steakhouse
86/100 (1438 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Steakhouse
Italian
American
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Steakhouse
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Salmon
Cheesecake
Filet Mignon
Shrimp
Beef
Cheesecakes
Lasagne
Pasta
Focaccia
Salad
Bruschette
Crab
Pesto
Scallops
Pork
Calamari
Calamares
Sit down
Italian
American
Steakhouse
Private Dining
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Seating
Gift Cards Available
Table Service
Parking Available
Wheelchair Accessible
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Mid-range
"Still on my Italian lunch search for the tastiest, well seasoned and belly pleasing entrees. I’ve tried to order what some say is the best house..."
Mary Spicer
"There is no better place in West Des Moines for a business meal, romantic getaway, or after work drink. After a string of long and frustrating..."
Andrew White
"First time at Johnny's - The food was expensive, but great. Service was borderline awful, but I think it was a staff shortage so I tried to be..."
Cody M
"We went for lunch and were surprisingly seated right away. Our server took our drink orders but they took quite a while to get to our table. My Mule..."
Susan Reiter Van Berkum
"We had reservations for a party of 13 at 7:00pm on a very busy Saturday night. We arrived just a couple of minutes early and our table was ready and..."
Lori Heglund
"ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! Husband and I both ordered 6oz filet. He had mashed potatoes and I had the lobster Mac and cheese and both dishes were so good!..."
Kayla Goss
Wasabi
86/100 (1206 ratings)
Restaurants
Sushi
Japanese
Japanese
Asian
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Dinner
Fish
Sashimi
Fried rice
Shrimp
Salad
Tuna
Fish Soup
Tempura
Red Curry
Sit down
Japanese
Sushi
Asian
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I went here tonight and I've been here before but it was like 5 years ago when I first moved in the area. I was placed at the sushi bar and I..."
Ashley Marie
"Took my wife and daughter for New Years Eve dinner and loved it. The food was excellent as was the service. This was not an Asian restaurant that has..."
Chris Kavanaugh
"Great food, my "go to" for sushi! I have never had a bad dish here! Love the mango calamari roll, spicy crunchy tuna, and all their specialty rolls!..."
Mark Hrubetz
"Was here in town w my daughter for Junior Olympics and had a free day to explore. Stopped into this little unasuming place and was amazed. The sushi..."
Ed Lee
"Always a top notch sushi place. They are also great about special dietary needs too, they can make almost any roll gluten..."
Deb Miller
"The best place ever! Everything is amazing and you cannot go Wong with anything on the menu. They make everything from sushi, to meals, to apps 100%..."
Adrianna Puchta
"My favorite Sushi ever. Great atmosphere, our server the last few times, Andy, is awesome and so knowledgeable! I don't eat raw fish, or like very..."
Erin Damon Jones
"Stopped in on a recommendation, and did not leave disappointed. Great food, reasonable price, and very friendly staff. Will..."
Benjamin Allen
"Best in Des Moines metro. My wife and I visited Wasabi Chi in Waukee for the first time tonight, definitely not our last. Fresh food, amazing..."
Kevin Stumm
"Every one of the Wasabi renditions is absolutely fantastic. Wasabi Chi is great and you can always count on some unique sashimi options being..."
Alex Fisher
"Enjoyed an Andrea's Angels roll and miso soup. Nothing but awesomeness from this place. Calamari was also..."
Dave Corson
"Went to Wasabi Chi tonight for our anniversary. We had their lion head appetizer, king crab signature roll, out of this world roll, crunchy spicy..."
Marissa Wisecup
"Amazing food. Amazing service! The owners and staff are so friendly and hospitable! Best sushi I have ever..."
Katie Friesen
"I love this place best Chinese food and service you'll find in des moines hands down! Also get the general tso chicken it's..."
Matthew Phipps
"Best Sushi place in town! I have been going here since the moment they opened and no one can beat..."
Melissa Hollister
"The best Asian cuisine we’ve ever had. The best part? Staff was incredibly kind and beyond friendly. Our waiter made adjustments to our orders and..."
Lizsandra Edwards
"Love this place!! The vibe is great for a sushi date night. My husband and I have been here a few times. Never..."
J Bell
"Wasabi chi never disappoint. Staffs were friendly and the food were really good. I ordered sushi and sashimi and it was super good. Green salad and..."
Kenyon Murphy
"Fav sushi spot in Johnston! I literally always order the same thing: Marilyn Monroll, spicy edamame, and white tuna nigiri. Their white tuna is the..."
Sarah T
"Just went to this place last night with my girlfriend and had a pretty great experience, I loved the dimly lit ambiance of this restaurant, the booth..."
Zach Plur
"Excellent sushi! Great service. Definitely will be back. Overall, a great..."
Derek Dales
"Seems like kind of a hidden gem/location to me. Great menu options and the food and drinks were so good! Really great sushi and lots of cool flavor..."
Brooke Johnson
"My girlfriend and I each had a magnificent meal at Wasabi Chi! I ordered the red curry and she got sushi and we both left full and satisfied. The..."
JD Stehwien
Mandarin Kitchen
86/100 (1290 ratings)
Restaurants
Chinese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Asian
Chinese
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Dinner
Shrimp
Beef
Fried rice
Pork
Cantonese
Szechuan
Sit down
Chinese
Asian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Reservations
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"We have gone to this restaurant since 1996. When we lived in Des Moines, we walked there at least every other week. We took our daughters there. We..."
Sherri Travis
"my new favorite place to eat where the service is great and the food is very good and always comes out of the kitchen hot !!!...have been there..."
Brenda Lewis
"We had our first experience at Mandarin Kitchen last night and were quite happy. The service was excellent, food well prepared and served hot, and..."
Jean Lewis
"it just gets better and better according to my kids Nadeem and Kyrin khan and baby bubba Jaxon and of course me...Kids say it's the best they have..."
Michael Khan
"My family's favorite place to eat! The kids and us love it and I absolutely love that this is the one place I ask for something extra or to add and..."
Danielle Janett
"I have never had a bad experience food is alway good. They have the BEST almond fried chicken i have..."
Scott Schmahl
"We stopped by for take out last night. We ordered chicken chow mien, vegetable fried rice, and beef w/broccoli! Michael Chang and his team do a great..."
Jim Tucker
"I ate their the first week they were open..and now live in Enumclaw but still know where the best Chinese food is...Cranberry Chicken... Always on..."
Ronnie Richards
"All I have to say is YUM. Best Chinese food in..."
Kimberly Kazmirski-Bassett
"Friendly, fast, clean n AMAZING food!!! They treat you like family n make sure you like what you..."
Heather Dawn
"The Family Mandarin Dinner is everything we like and loved it!! Yummy....."
Christy Dawson
"Great people, great prices and amazing fried..."
Bucky Coleman
"Love their food, especially the honey walnut..."
Alda Vavra
"We have never had a bad meal. Staff is always..."
Shane Santic
"Happy Sunday! NOM NOM, this was delicious!!!! A little on the cold side, they were busy...Seahawk game...but the flavor was amazing! The Egg Foo..."
Corliss Samaniego
"The food was fast but tasted like it was all made from scratch. Service was just as awesome as the food..."
Mari Reed-Schallhorn
"This was one of the best Chinese restaurants I've ever been to. It was four of us eating. All of us got nice portions of food and everything was..."
Savina Billiot
"I moved here from the east coast a few years ago. I was surprised that so many Chinese places in the area were so bad. I tried places in Bremerton,..."
Jimmy Son
"110% fabulous! The sizzling rice soup was exactly what the doctor ordered- nutritious, veggie filled with soft and scrumptious proteins. Truly a..."
Laura Bronson
Eatery/a
85/100 (2764 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Bar
International
Healthy
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Bar
Pizza
Mediterranean
American
International
Healthy
Mediterranean
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Prosciutto
Salmon
Hanger steak
Pork Cheeks
Cakes
Tapas
Lamb
Shrimp
Pesto
Pork
Pancakes
Hummus
Falafel
Pasta
Waffles
Salad
Meatballs
Crab
Octopus
Scallops
Lasagne
Risotto
Sit down
American
Healthy
Pizza
Mediterranean
International
Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
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 I’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
Skip's
85/100 (891 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Filet Mignon
Burger
Cod
Ribs
Nachos
Steak Sandwich
Shrimp
Carbonara
Pork Tenderloin
Pesto
Pasta
Fish
Salad
Pork
Calamari
Mussels
Tuna
Calamares
Salmon
Sit down
American
Takeout
Television
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Awesome service. We arrived at 7:15 on a Friday night and were seated by 7:30! Couldn't believe we got a table that quick. The food was great and..."
Ryan Bates
"My husband and I ordered Skip's to go a couple of nights ago and could not have been more impressed! Usually when we order to go anywhere else, the..."
LaRae Elizabeth Randall
"5 stars pretty much sums up the food, and the service, after the wait to get it in. The way I see it, if theres a wait, or a line, it must be worth..."
Steve Katrina Chaplin Davis
"I think they have the best Chicken Piccata I've ever had, even better than what I had in NYC when we were there during the holidays in 2015. Every..."
Kristina Botts
"Love skips.. ate at the bar... bartender was awesome even while being extremely busy... all the staff was friendly and engaged... food was great..."
Jim McCool
"Absolute best calamari in town! Nothing competes. Always a great..."
Mike Flynn
"I have introduced many people to Skip's since I went my first time several years ago. All are repeat patrons now. I do love the food, the calamari is..."
Tanya Wi
"Here from Ohio for work. This is a classic restaurant with a diverse and excellent menu. The staff is..."
Tom Nowel
"Phenomenal food and even better service. A must try if you visit Des..."
Mike Voories
"Calamari is the best in Des Moines! Great service! Chicken marsala is incredible! Cozy classy..."
Diana M Ray
"Great drinks, food, and service! Comfortable atmosphere. Will definitely be..."
John Sabino
"A group of us went to Skip's for dinner on a Saturday. We got there about 6pm and only had to wait about 20min to be seated. The atmosphere of the..."
Mahlon White
"Skips was the best restaurant I've had within about 20 minutes of the airport so far. The only five star meal. The Creole pasta was fantastic. The..."
Cody M
"Liked it so much we went back the next day. Visiting from WA state and the had a really good experience. The restaurant is in an old house and is..."
Melody
"Absolutely phenomenal service and food. Julie provides fantastic service, she is so welcoming and friendly. She thrives when she busy making you..."
Kelli Brooker
"Terrific food, prime rib melts in your mouth. Staff is amazing, prices are a little higher than average but the food is worth it. My wife and I both..."
Gary Hackett
"I have lived in Iowa for 55 years and this was my first visit to Skips and we will definitely be back. Our server was very professional and I wish I..."
Rick Hinkle
"IMO, the Best Burger in the state is served here! My burger was done to perfection from fresh ground beef, garnished with fresh tomatoes and onions,..."
Stephen Martin
"We took my son out to a celebratory dinner for his college graduation. All of the staff were attentive and our food and drinks were awesome. It was a..."
John Wisser
Baratta's Restaurant
85/100 (520 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Dinner
Shrimp
Pasta
Salad
Lasagne
Pesto
Sit down
Italian
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
Sonny's Pizza Bistro
85/100 (904 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Pizza
Italian
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Salad
Pesto
Sandwiches
Shrimp
Sit down
Pizza
Italian
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Love it! Small little place in Saylorville. Top five pizza places in Des Moines. I've heard some much about this place the past few years. It was..."
BJHawkeye
"Great Experience. First time visitor this week, my wife and I absolutely loved this place. I ordered the basic sausage pizza (what I always..."
Twollenzien
"Such a welcome addition to the dining scene up north. Food and service is excellent. Love the cavatelli and the pizza. Owners are really good at this..."
Jackie
"Very friendly, pleasant environment. Ordered the Italian Meats specialty pizza and were extremely pleased. Price was very affordable. Definitive one..."
Joe
"Now this is pizza!!!. Sonny's can be a little bit hard to find, but search it out if you love pizza!Nice crispy crust, great sauce, a nice..."
Cutekid
"This is a great neighborhood find! They can only seat about 40 but I love it. I have never been disappointed by anything on the..."
Zeta Ups
"The service was over the top and I think they were all embarrassed for the condition of the first pizza. And they did the right thing by getting me..."
Road Tips
Splash
84/100 (1095 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Seafood
American
Seafood
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Salmon
Lobster
Pasta
Salad
Crab Cake
Clam Chowder
Chowder
Mac and cheese
Cheesecake
Crab Legs
Swordfish
Crab
Halibut
Scallops
Bass
Clams
Cheesecakes
Oyster
Fish
Calamari
Pork
Risotto
Mussels
Tuna
Shrimp
Calamares
Sit down
American
Seafood
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Reservations
Private Dining
Late Night
Lunch
Dinner
Fine Dining
"All around a great experience. Our server, Zachary, was the best the best I've ever had. He was very educated with the menu and helped guide us..."
Chris Anderson
"My boyfriend and I came here for Valentine’s Day. Normally when we go out we get sub par service because we look really young. Lisa was our..."
Kathryn Gehrke
"Celebrated our anniversary here and it was excellent! The scallops, the octopus, the shrimp and the calamari were cooked just perfectly. It's been..."
Stacie Didier
"2nd time there for My 1 year engagement with my fiance. Service was great, server recommend the cheese platter with our wine, which we did not plan..."
Methta Manyvong
"My second favorite restaurant in town, only because you'll pay a pretty penny to eat there. Everything except the prices (which are understandable)..."
Nick Burdock
"Amazing food! Our server, Gina, was very helpful to my wife since she has food allergies. Her suggestions were..."
Alex Piedras
"Although it's a little bit pricey, it's definitely worth every nickel. Portions are ample and never been disappointed with the quality of both food..."
John Paul Herrig
"Great environment, food, staff and everything in between, I will recommend it to..."
Alfonso Sanchez
"My wife and I were lucky enough to have a fantastic dinner here with our lovely daughter Megan Bertling and her fiance Chris. The food and service..."
Ric Bertling
"My calamari and shrimp appetizer was the best..."
Marco Cruz
"Food was AMAZING. Probably the best all around meal I've had in a very long time. I got the 12oz filet and 16oz lobster tail with garlic mashed..."
Spencer Straight
"Wonderful meal and fantastic service!! A special shout out to Chuck for his phenomenal wine..."
Jessica Peter-Roberto
"My husband and I have been wanting to go to Splash for a long time, finally did last night and loved it. We had the best waiter Zachary. We will be..."
Rick Gale Butler
"We have gone here for our New Years eve date for the passed 4yrs since we have been a couple. Have never been..."
Brandon Cobb
"On 4/29/17, 3 friends and I ended my birthday week with a wonderful dinner at Splash! Jamie was our waitress. Ironically, she has been our waitress..."
Alissa Stoehr
"OMG what a great experience we had. The food spirits and staff were all exceptional. We will be talking about the evening we spent there for months..."
Glenda Newbanks
"Five Stars is not enough. Thanks for the fabulous night of fashion, glam and Iowa’s top mixologist,..."
Michele Zephier
"Waiter was so nice and knowledgeable! I had the Alaskan Crab Legs! So much meat, so worth the price! The owner was so great, and made us feel..."
Symphony Rae
"Will definitely be coming back! Very awesome place and amazing tasting food. Highly recommended for all seafood..."
Illya Davydov
"I've heard great things about this restaurant and all were true! I am a big sea-foodie and loved everything we ate for our first time here! Drinks:..."
Michelle Gode
"Spent our 33rd anniversary at Splash. Did our reservations on Open Table and mentioned our occasion, it was great to see a festive table and special..."
Tami Holubar
"A friend and I had lunch there, awesome! Food was awesome, staff was awesome, the best in every..."
Sandra McClure Hunter
"It was our first visit there and was our 29th anniversary. Our server,Jaime,was awesome. Best meal I have had in a very long..."
Brenda Krems Weinmeister
"Great Ambiance, food and service. What more could you ask..."
Kim O'Connor
"Splash is my go to destination for the perfect night to dine and have a great time. I love the environment and it's delicious cuisine. It surprises..."
Camille Renee
"Best seafood other than the coast. The sea food is so fresh it's the best around. Love..."
Nancy Weigel
"Our meals were delicious! I loved the colossal shrimp and the mashed sweet potatoes are to die..."
Penny Kerns
"Res ipsa loquitur. The Splash experience speaks for itself. All great. Makes me proud to be a New Yorker transplanted to..."
Richard Campagna
"Excellent seafood options - upscale food that is flavorful & filling. My anti-seafood company found the steak & bone-in pork chop options to be very..."
S D
"I really enjoyed the food. The waiter was also very professional and attentive. My wife and I definitely plan to come back. We got the lobster mac..."
Taylor Whitt
"Such amazing seafood! As fresh as you can possibly get this far away from the ocean. I can sea 😉 why this place is a such a foundational..."
Laura Hansen
"The wife and I stopped in for a nite out meal, and we were blown away. Our server was the 'bomb'. It is spendy but this is one of them times that you..."
Thomas Lafave
"What a perfect dinner oysters were on small side but delicious. Had the slash tuna which was phenomenal. Perfect wine recommendations for our meal...."
Lyle Veach
Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Co.
83/100 (2753 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Brew Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Fusion
Brew Pub
American
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Fusion
Vegan Options
Bar
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Shrimp
Burrito
Beef
Nachos
Falafel
Pork Tenderloin
Jambalaya
Pasta
Meatloaf
Andouille
Salad
Pesto
Wings
Fish
Duck
Pork
Burger
Fish & Chips
Cod
Fish & chips
Sit down
American
Brew Pub
Bar
Fusion
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Private Dining
Accepts American Express
Seating
Street Parking
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
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 wasn’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
Louie's Wine Dive
83/100 (2645 ratings)
Restaurants
Wine Bar
American
Wine Bar
Gluten Free Options
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Fish & chips
Lobster
Pasta
Salad
Salmon
Fish & Chips
Beignets
Burger
Pesto
Fish
Pork
Shrimp
Sit down
American
Wine Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Serves Alcohol
Television
Wine and Beer
Accepts Mastercard
Parking Available
Accepts Visa
Highchairs Available
Accepts American Express
Full Bar
Live Music
Free Wifi
Accepts Discover
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"So many great food items. So many GF options!! Amazing wines. And occasional live music on a charming patio! *Sometimes they run out of a menu item*..."
Barbie Bush
"Me and my wifes first visit here and was blown away by its all around service! Our waitress was polite and the food was great. Never thought I would..."
Cory Davis
"Great service. Nice patio. Salad was excellent but the Bloody Mary was awesome!! Will be back..."
Weedy Wiedemeier
"The food was excellent and we were treated like we were special .. customer service is a lost art and they found it..."
Linda Channell Pike
"The shrimp and grits were very tasty. I always love being served cold water in a heavy glass bottle. So refreshing. The bar tender waiting on a small..."
Wynn Gochenour
"My half glass of Moscato was $10, but I felt everything else was fair priced. Great food, Jazz, and..."
Jeremy Carter
"Great decor. Attentive wait staff. Excellent..."
Bruce Hinrichs
"Great food, service but a little noisy. I will go back again..."
John Fisher
"Peach Bellini & tacos were wonderful! Love the music, great..."
Maggie Bissell
"Excellent..."
David Gigstad
"We love it here! We also love Lisa as our waitress. She is amazing and knows exactly what we want and explains the new seasonal dishes when we want..."
Martha Aragon
"Fantastic food and spirits! Sat out on the patio in the rain....waitress was..."
Ruth Anderson
"Just ate at Louie's Wine Dive for the first time tonight. Our food was very good BUT our waiter John made the whole night. We will be going back..."
Pat Wallace
"Great experience celebrating a friend’s birthday! My first time here but the birthday girl’s 100th visit. She loves it here. Loved the guacamole..."
Christina White
"Went here for my prom dinner and it was delicious! They had the most amazing mock tails and my had ginger beer which was amazing since I haven’t..."
Hayden Bissinger
"Was recommended here by Shannon. My husband and I had both of the chicken sandwiches, and both were SO GOOD! The fries were delicious too. The..."
Kelsey Poulsen
"Louie’s never disappoints. We go for brunch, dinner & drinks, drinks after dinner… Atmosphere is fun, staff is always great, food is always..."
Adam C.
"The result of a spur of the moment date night destination, we tried Louie’s for dinner. They were completely booked and we did not have..."
Christian Johnson
"Fun, neighborhood bar & restaurant. Wonderful staff, nice little patio for outdoor seating & beignets for dessert. They make the beignets fresh, so..."
S D
Fawn's Asian Cousine
83/100 (493 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Thai
Asian
Thai
Vietnamese
Vietnamese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Pho
Shrimp
Beef
Sit down
Vietnamese
Thai
Asian
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"GO HERE ASAP! This place is not only very tasty, but the employees are always friendly. I love this place and their food is always on point. I get..."
Veronica Stevens
"Fawn's Asian Cuisine is a small stand-alone restaurant. We got there right when they opened on Saturday morning at 11 am. We didn't have a..."
Adam Sattley
"Wife and I went to this Asian restaurant for dinner one evening after reading some reviews from Yelp and the likes. My wife chose the Chicken..."
Mike The IT Guy
"If I had to pick only one food to eat for the rest of my life, it would be from here. The Empress beef is the best dish I have ever..."
Cody Roberts
"Love their spring rolls. Good food..."
Svetlana
"I went to Fawn's recently and had some of my favorite asian food ever. Not surprising because I tell myself this every time I go there! Fawn was..."
Chris Ostlund
A Dong Restaurant
82/100 (664 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
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Asian
Vietnamese
Vietnamese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
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Dinner
Lunch
Curry
Pho
Pork
Noodle
Shrimp
Beef
Sit down
Vietnamese
Asian
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"The stir fry was really good. Super fresh vegetables. The service was fare but maybe they were short staffed due to..."
John (Big John)
"Great flavors, generous portions, extremely friendly waitress. The interior is beautiful in its simplicity and the orchids are stunning! I had a..."
Sally Dulinsky
"They have a very large menu of various Vietnamese and Asian dishes, including some specialties from the central part of the country. The American..."
Narek Dshkhunyan
"Good food with generous portions. Friendly staff. This may not be the prettiest Bánh xèo I’ve ever had, but it was..."
Bernie Crump
"The food is delicious. Plenty of great choices on the menu. The place is clean, matriculate and very inviting. Service staffing (cash register..."
Jay “AbulJouj” Ghazali
Ceviche Bar
82/100 (1170 ratings)
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Latin
Latin
Caribbean
Caribbean
Cuban
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Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
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Cuban Sandwich
Pork
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Shrimp
Ceviche
Cuban
Latin
Caribbean
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Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
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Mid-range
"My wife and i stopped in for lunch today. The service was great and the mojito was probably the best i have had to date. The cubano was good but..."
Bob Fox
"Lovely folks, great Cuban sandwich, and I heard the margaritas were amazing. So pleased we found this..."
Julee Burdekin
"Ceveche was top notch! Side of veggies were well seasoned. Excellent and prompt service. Highly..."
Hari Pammal
"Really enjoyed the atmosphere on the patio and friendly service from Jaelynn! She recommended the Cubano, which was excellent. The berry mojitos were..."
Mallorie Sheldahl
"Excellent service, great atmosphere, amazing ceviche and..."
Adriel Lage
"Stopped in on a Saturday evening and we found parking to be a breeze and were seated right away. We ordered a few drinks, as well as the chorizo..."
Gabrielle Smithman
Salty's At Redondo Beach
81/100 (2602 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Seafood
American
Vegan Options
Seafood
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Waffles & Crepes
Salmon
Lobster
Crab Cake
Pasta
Cheesecake
Salad
Fish & Chips
Clam Chowder
Fish Taco
Crab Legs
Cheesecakes
Cod
Crab
Creme Brulee
Halibut
Scallops
Ceviche
Prawns
Clams
Crepes
Oyster
Calamari
Burger
Eggs Benedict
Risotto
Omelette
Fish & chips
Mussels
Waffles
Calamares
Shrimp
Sit down
American
Seafood
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Waterfront
Reservations
Seating
Late Night
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Fine Dining
Malo
81/100 (2794 ratings)
Restaurants
Southwestern
Central American
Spanish
Gluten Free Options
Latin
Vegan Options
Spanish
Mexican
Mexican
Southwestern
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Tortillas
Fajitas
Lobster
Nachos
Salad
Salmon
Chicken And Waffles
Waffles
Waffles & Crepes
Tapas
Paella
Fish Taco
Queso
Tacos
Burrito Bowl
Cod
Burger
Fish
Pork
Shrimp
Beef
Burrito
Sit down
Spanish
Mexican
Central American
Southwestern
Latin
Reservations
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Discover
Buffet
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"I went to dinner with my brother on a Sunday evening. The patio was pretty busy. The service was great and the food was delicious!! I highly..."
Kelli Enos
"Excellent place for eating and get some drinks. I loved the music, the attention was spectacular. 100% recommended..."
Egleys Frank Dorante Gomez
"This was our second visit…four of us. I had the chicken taco and the steak taco. Came with some of my favorite Malo Fries. Loved it. It was half..."
Todd Schmidt
"When visiting Des Moines, this by far was arguably the best restaurant we ate at! I would highly recommend! Service was good and the food was great!..."
Ryan Duckworth
"Absolutely love this eatery. The Dos Pescados was muy delicioso! I really want to give my experience 3 ⭐️ because the bar service was absolutely..."
Jamie C.
"Delicious seafood nachos! I ordered a small appetizer as an entree. Best I've ever had! 😋 My husband got the #17. He said it was very good, but..."
Adrianna Elzinga
"We were able to sit outside and our server by Megan B. We were both super hungry and I was very indecisive!! We added on the queso and gauc to the..."
Tracey Rabjohns
"My first food stop in Iowa was to take a solo walk to get tacos at Malo. This one was a home run at my first at-bat as a Des Moines rookie. Wow. I..."
patbubo
"This was my 2nd time here! The food was great I always get carnitas they're so good! Meat was tender with lots of flavor! I got a strawberry..."
Shawna Lindell
Buzzard Billy's
80/100 (1312 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Cajun & Creole
Bar
American
Cajun & Creole
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Breakfast
Jambalaya
Fried pickles
Shrimp
Crawfish
Catfish
Eggplant
Pasta
Etouffee
Salad
Po' Boys
Bananas Foster
Wings
Red Beans and Rice
Crab
Andouille
Oyster
Pesto
Fish
Sandwiches
Nachos
Burger
Alfredo
Chicken Sandwich
Sit down
American
Bar
Cajun & Creole
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Reservations
Highchairs Available
Breakfast
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Mid-range
"This was an awesome impromptu stop for us. The unassuming exterior led to a fun, sports bar style interior. Our hostess was not unfriendly, but our..."
Nick Chill
"When we arrived it was pretty busy, but understandably so. The service was fantastic, on time with everything and very nice to my kids. The food is..."
Andrea Vanourney
"The service was absolutely amazing!!! The food was so good, there was so much to choose from, the waitress was very knowledgeable about the menu and..."
Ginny Timmerman
"Was here 4-11-22 around 6pm Took a little while to get a seat no one was at front of reasturant, sat at bar got service immediately, ordered a drink..."
Shaun Carlson
"Great food and service I hand the Bayou sampler there's more than enough to eat lol. My wife had the blackened Tilapia and it was delicious and great..."
Mark Cavanah
Old West Mexican
80/100 (349 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Mexican
Southwestern
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Burrito
Fajitas
Shrimp
Mexican
Southwestern
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great restaurant with delicious food and great service. Get to know the guys that work there, they are always ready to serve and make sure you are..."
Milton Eclatt
"Amazing food! The Employees were so great and friendly! If you know how to speak Spanish, you will make their..."
Lydia Reneé
"This place is a great west des Moines gem for Mexican food. Great service and very tasty..."
Jon Young
"This was an amazing experience! The waiters were all super kind and kept messing with us in a friendly way. The food was delicious and came out fast!..."
Christian Allen
"Huge Margaritas!!! Great food!! The flavor was great and it was actual Mexican taste. Great staff too. Absolutely recommended..."
Ivan Leon
"The food quality and flavor is always delish. Service here was great as usual. They were super busy as I was there around 6PM. There wasn't an empty..."
Jake (Jake)
New China Buffet & Grill
79/100 (192 ratings)
Restaurants
Chinese
Asian
Sushi
Sushi
Asian
Chinese
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Crab
Crab Rangoon
Shrimp
Sushi
Chinese
Asian
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Anthony's Homeport Des Moines
78/100 (4000 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Seafood
Seafood
American
American
Soups
Soups
Vegan Options
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Toasts
Salmon
Lobster
Crab Cake
Pasta
Chowder
Salad
Cheesecake
Clam Chowder
Fish & chips
Fish & Chips
Tapas
Tempura
Fish Taco
Crab
Garlic Prawns
Tacos
Scallops
Cakes
Cod
Clams
Pesto
Halibut
Oyster
Fish
Calamari
Prawns
Mussels
Tuna
Calamares
Shrimp
Sit down
Seafood
American
Bar
Soups
Television
Private Dining
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Waterfront
Validated Parking
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Mid-range
Centro Restaurant
74/100 (3732 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
American
American
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Beef
Lobster
Omelette
Pasta
Meatballs
Salad
Tortellini
Tortelloni
Crab
Saltimbocca
Scallops
Prosciutto
Calamari
Cakes
Mussels
Bruschette
Calamares
Pesto
Salmon
Burger
Fish
Pork
Paninis
Crab Cake
Shrimp
Sit down
American
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Television
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Mid-range
"Perfect lunch spot when you want something more than the fast casual lunch spots. Great place for business lunches, or meetings at the bar. I had the..."
Chantelle Cadek
"My best friend and I wanted to go somewhere different during our weekend away and Centro was recommended. I am so glad we went. For starters, we were..."
Taylor Trost
"We had a reservations at another restaurant for nine people celebrating a birthday. . We waited at that place for at least a half hour and still no..."
Dustin Shingledecker
"My girlfriend has always wanted to come here! She loves pizza! Little pizza big pizza tall pizza short pizza I'm calling all pizza ! Every body..."
Dexx King
"I have not actually eaten IN Centro yet, but attended a wedding there and have gotten take out salads. The bruschetta at wedding was the best i have..."
Marianne Satinsky
"Great place to dine. It has good food, good wine, excellent..."
Rodney Pope
"Our server was excellent! I got the Centro calzone and it was so flaky and..."
Kimberly Martin
"I had a pasta dish, perfectly al dente, homemade and thus so flavorful. Sausages just wonderful, spiced perfectly. Excellent service and..."
Sue Petry
"Our waitress was the best ever. She seemed to come to our table at just the right time with more drinks or just to check on us. The food was good..."
Eugene Schultze
"Food was delicious and waiter was so awesome. I will be back to eat..."
Cindy Trujillo Street
"The food, staff and atmosphere was excellent. Our server was..."
Jacque Bokhoven Zondervan
"It was beautiful atmosphere, the food was nicely portioned, and the menu was great. Cooked well. I would say the food still could have been better,..."
Madelyn
"Solid 4.6 Star dining experience. I had to really nitpick to find anything wrong with our meal. Our service was excellent. The server explained the..."
Adam Lau
"Awesome experience. Italian pasta and pizza. The free garlic bread is absolutely delicious. One of my favorite places to eat in town. Perfect for..."
Matt Sievers
"I tried it once before covid and both pasta dishes weren't up to our standards. However I just visited again for the half priced pizza and both the..."
Yvonne Huang
"Sooooo good! Their meals are large, not family style, but close...and this is the lunch portion. Pair with a salad or appetizer to easily feed 2..."
Greg B
"Wow .. what an amazing dinner .. awesome staff .. really cool atmosphere..definitely a must do if you're in the area ....."
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Fuzzy's Taco Shop
71/100 (589 ratings)
Quick Bites
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Southwestern
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Burrito
Nachos
Queso
Fish
Shrimp
Beef
Tapas
Tacos
Mexican
Southwestern
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
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