88 restaurant menus in Des Moines, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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"The food was absolutely amazing! The flavor and presentation is beyond fantastic!! The menu is limited so reviewing on the website is encouraged so..."
jomarie tucci
"We absolutely loved Aposto! The Scala House is lovely and we love the Sherman Hill area. Being in a historic home made the entire evening feel cozy..."
Katie Gerlach
"The food quality here is excellent. There is not a menu item you would not be satisfied with. You cannot go wrong with the Osso. The service staff..."
Massih Zaboli
"When they were cafe Discala, Tony helped me propose to my wife! I was able to go there again for my 10yr anniversary. It is always amazing..."
Kevin Jasa
"This place is always great. Delicious food. Great service and the waiters love sharing the history of the house. If you want a dinner time slot I..."
Joshua Woody
"My wife and I celebrated Valentine's Day here. It was a delightful experience. Delicious high quality plates, selection of wines and great service...."
Uther Pendragon
"The wild bore risotto special was perfect. Not particularly visually appealing so no pic. Very warm and comfortable interior, friendly staff and..."
Bernie Crump
"Went for restsursnt week and had a great experience! We weren't sure which wine to get so the waitress let us try a couple to help decide. Had one of..."
"GO TO ALBA for the food, for the drink, for the people
We LOVE Alba and have never had anything but stellar service and immaculate, delicious food..."
Greta Garrison Lang
"I went there last night with my wife for a date night during restaurant week. What can I say? I had the best food I've ever eaten! I had the..."
Chris Brown
"Thank you Alba's for another wonderful anniversary. We always enjoy sitting at the chef's table and the food and service were as always excellent. ..."
Jeff Cornell
"We are never dissatisfied or disappointed with Alba. The service is excellent, great selection of wine, beer and spirits. The menu is seasonal,..."
Sharon Rounsevel
"Amazing atmosphere, amazing food, amazing wine and best of all... amazing employees, super nice and extremely knowledgeable about their food and wine..."
Angela Marie
"Food was Amazing, that's a given. Perfect sized portions. Sherry, I hope I'm spelling her name correctly, was our waitress and was on top of her game..."
Ira G. Booker
"Had a wonderful dinner with excellent service and delicious food. The Brussels sprouts are the most delicious I've had! And truly the deviled eggs..."
Beth Younger
"Loved it. Wife and I celebrated our anniversary here and highly recommend this cozy eatery. The food is well prepared with seasonal selections. Wait..."
Jon Roorda
"Delicious food! We sat at the chefs table and loved it! Great staff and..."
Jim Hussong
"Every time we go it's amazing! The menu changes and I love it! Never had a bad experience there! The owner is awesome! This is also where I got..."
Amanda Mears
"Awesome food and and staff along with exquisite..."
Steven Cecil Lang
"Fantastic Experience! They have a chef’s table opportunity where you can sit with a party of four and have a AMAZING meal. That’s what we did as..."
Tori
"My favorite restaurant! Food is always cooked perfectly and they have a menu that constantly changes with new exciting options. Their unique sauces..."
Colby Kessler
"Don’t wait for a special occasion! The service and menu is incredible. Tonight was gnocchi and seabass. When we want fine dining in the East..."
Real Advantage Partners Real Estate Team
"Good food, decent ambiance and excellent service. We enjoyed our dessert the most, a perfect molten chocolate cake with buttermilk ice cream and will..."
Ojas Gokhale
"While I wish they had a dedicated vegan option, this is the best "the chef will make you something vegan" I have ever had. Great service and..."
Rebecca T.
"Fantastic food, drinks, and good service. Definitely one of the better restaurants in Des Moines we have been to. We really enjoyed the pork confit,..."
Dave Donahue
"Good GOLLY. I love this place. We went to celebrate getting through wedding planning and to celebrate a new job. Everyone was SO NICE. I mean 10/10..."
"love this place. food, service and environment is great. Coffee? the best in town! thanks for being in Des..."
Marie Mardou
"Lovely service even though it was busy and the food was delicious. Will definitely be going back on my days off and be sending my friends..."
Cinny Broyden
"Love this place. Great environment. Great owner. Great..."
Briona Crandall
"Fantastic food, coffee and people seriously the best of..."
Kim Hutchison
"Just started work across the street. This is my favorite spot for lunch!! The food is always fantastic, the atmosphere is trendy and always weather..."
Caty Davis
"Greatest coffee shop (and more!) in the..."
Troy Church
"Great ambiance! Open mic night was very fun! If I could just remember which night it..."
Curry Chris Harter
"Amazing Cafe! happy 10 year anniversay Denise Diaz and staff! We love..."
Rochelle Palacios
"The emerald goddess is amazing...and, so is everything else. I could probably live..."
Carrie Patz
"Great staff and great place too hear live music! Great quality of..."
Jimmy Enos
"Warm atmosphere, and try the Green Goddess..."
Lizzie Crowe
"Awesome comfortable atmosphere & good food. Big comfy..."
Ngaire Docious
"First off their drinks are mighty good, but I think the ambiance is what really sells..."
Daisy Rc
"I always loved the Chai there as well as the three cheese spicy panini! Wish we had a Ritual in..."
DC Payne
"Let me tell yall about this little gem we got to quickly (next time we will stay in!) got to check out today. WHY IT TOOK US THIS LONG IDK!! ALL the..."
sharlett stiefvater
"Always love the coffee here! Very welcoming environment with safe COVID precautions in place. Food options are good as..."
Melinda Bianchi
"Always great coffee and delicious pastries and food. Love their Mocha Bianca! Easily the best coffee in downtown Des Moines. The shop has a local..."
Felicia C
"Really great neighborhood spot, I can see why it’s so well loved by locals. Lots of seating options, great place to get work done with lots of..."
Kayla K
"Love this place! Great coffee & friendly staff! Perfect cool spot to take a break during DSM Art..."
Drena Dobbs
"Very tasty and a great selection, especially if you are abiding by a vegetarian diet. There was cheese so not full vegan but I am sure some items..."
Niko Meurett
"I don't usually go to vegetarian restaurants, but this place is great. The staff are incredibly kind, the environment is super cozy, and it just..."
"This is place is an experience you will never forget. We went on Thursday for the three course tasting with wine paring. Jared the Sommelier was on..."
Kraig Holubar
"Proof is my favorite place to go in the Des Moines area the chef here really knows how to make beautiful food with lots of flavor. I highly..."
Giselle Reeves
"Hands-down my favorite restaurant in Des Moines. Whether you are there for happy hour or a long dinner you will find delicious food that surprises..."
Marnie Strate
"We have had our eye on Proof for a while now.... high expectations we had were surpassed by the service, atmosphere, food and drinks. The Iowa ribeye..."
Ben Doak
"My first time at this restaurant was last weekend for the New Year's Eve 5 course dinner. Proof you have ruined one thing. Now that I know what good..."
Angie Guss
"This was the most amazing meal we have had since moving to Des Moines honestly I think it was the best meat and dessert I have ever had! I would say..."
Angela Clausen
"I am so beyond impressed with Proof. The first time my husband and I went was the best restaurant experience we have ever had. The staff greeted us..."
Amy Renee
"This is one of my top places in Des Moines. Try the second Saturday dinner for a fantastic experience, unique and delicious foods and incredible wine..."
Victoria Cory
"I came in last night with a group of chefs from out of town. Granted this makes a lot of chefs nervous, but we were wowed all evening! I think we..."
Chef Steve
"Hands down - best foodie oasis in Des Moines. Have moved here twice from NYC (home of 1 gazzilion places to eat). Proof stands up to the best of..."
Jerry Patterson
"One of my favorite restaurants in Des Moines. Excellent cocktails, food and ambiance. Especially recommend the bone marrow to anyone who hasn’t..."
Mitch Smith
"We had a shared 6 course meal. It was fabulous! R waiter selected our menu and assembled the total experience. What an explosion of..."
Jeff Banz
"Sean and his amazing staff created a meal for my family that we’ll never forget. Definitely the highlight of our visit to Des Moines. Thank you,..."
Sean Gallagher
"I come here every time I’m in Des Moines. I have never had a bad anything here. I usually don’t eat dessert but I make an exception with..."
Tim Bottaro
"The food is spectacular, the staff so knowledgeable and kind, and definitely our favorite spot for date..."
Lynn McGrane Kuhn
"Every time I've had the opportunity to dine at Proof, the staff makes it their best-interest to ensure that my experience is memorable and..."
Rusty Green
"The February, 2nd Saturday was very lovely. We added the extra wine pairings for $50/pp and one 2.5oz wagyu beef for $95. It wasn't inexpensive, but..."
Shannon Lizakowski
"This place is always amazing! It’s our favorite restaurant in Des Moines Metro for outstanding flavors and unique dishes! The drinks and service..."
Anastasia Peterson
"A wonderful experience with the creative and delicious tasting menu! Our waiter was excellent as..."
Stephen Blair
"It was certainly an experience. The staff is knowledgeable and can make recommendations. Do the tasting menu and just let it..."
L Bradley
"One of our favorite restaurants in Des Moines. Everything is consistently good - from food, cocktails, service. Highly recommend trying out the chefs..."
Dave Donahue
"Really good menu; interior is modern yet inviting. Innovative and fresh menu pairings; Attention to detail was fantastic. Do not overlook the drinks..."
Nick Thompson
"This was one of the best meals I’ve ever had. We did the tasting menu with wine pairing and it was unbelievably divine! In fact, one of the courses..."
Kerri Wilson
"Overall great, the scallop taste interesting and worth to try, beef is not amazing..."
"My husband stopped for lunch today and enjoyed our first visit here. The kale salad was delicious and my husband gobbled up his hot ham and cheese..."
Megan Ries
"My friend and I stopped for our first time. It’s a quaint bakery, with a bright atmosphere. The baked goods were phenomenally flakey. I had been..."
Kristin Samson
"Just had my first experience here, and it was divine! Got a seasonal orange cardamom latte as recommended by the very sweet, friendly staff and it..."
Holly Marie
"One of the few cafes and bakeries in the area, Scenic Route has ample indoor and outdoor seating for groups of all sizes. The atmosphere is cozy and..."
Sophie Wang
"What a fun and bustling place. Just had a black coffee but you can get whatever you want. The pastry choices... wholy heck. I was trying to be good..."
Daranee Elkins
"Recently went here with my mother in law. The baked goods are AMAZING. I tried a croissant and another little pastry of theirs and I would highly..."
Kayleigh DeRosier
"This is by far the best Cafe in all of Des Moines and probably all of Iowa! You will fall in love with the high energy ambiance and the friendly..."
"I came here on a rainy Wednesday morning. There weren't too many other people. Service was quick, the matcha was not sweet at all, and this lamb dish..."
Paige Hagemann
"Amazing food, beautiful ambience, good prices and warm service. I went w a group of friends, all of us found something delicious to have for..."
Ana Chavarria
"Another day at St. Kilda and they killed it once again!! We were here yesterday and they also were amazing, our servers have been kind and..."
Maria Akerson
"Yes. This place is all that and a bag of chips. Normally I'm hesitant to order something off the menu that someone suggests in the review because..."
Connor Shane
"Marvelous place! A friend introduced me to here and I was very impressed. Staff was welcoming and the food was aesthetically visual and super tasty!..."
"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. ..."
"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..."
"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..."
"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..."
"After a few visits I can honestly say I love this place. I live in north Seattle and come here for a date night. Super great authentic Neapolitan..."
Moe Rockin
"Its not a chain so thats awesime. I had the triple cheese and salami pizza with a lovely walnut and pear salad, awesome wood fire pizza! The service..."
Brandon Smith
"It's nestled in a quaint location 1 bock from the Des Moines Marina. The atmosphere is bright, cheerful, and fun, perfect for it's near waterfront..."
Tom Ricciardelli
"The pizza was excellent. The service was great. I love the cute Decor used on the interior of the restaurant. I highly recommend this place! We..."
Misty Banchero
"The pizza is fabulous. Everything we have ordered there has been exceptional. The Pesto Pasta is one of our favorites. The calamari is excellent..."
Cecelia Sandvik
"What an amazing meal. Service superb. My 16 year old nephew raved about the cheese pizza - anyone with teenagers know how challenging it can be to..."
Cheryl Frear
"Fantastic food and service. Via Marina's is my go to for pizza from now..."
Amy Lynn Gladding
"I haven't been here yet but I know that if this pizza is 1/2 as good as Pizzeria Pulcinella (same owners) then it has to be great....no doubt about..."
Steve Olson
"I had the pasta special with white wine sauce...."
Mike Rieger
"We love Via Marina. Had dinner there on Monday with some friends. Everybody left happy. We had the Enzo, our favorite, and it was perfect as always...."
Mark Braunworth
"Love their food and hospitality! One of my favorites..."
Larissa Wilbur
"This is a great little place for excellent Italian food! Good variety, excellent service & great location! Don't miss out, go there..."
Becky Goad
"Amazing dishes!!! Everything is nummy. ;) and the price is right . I highly recommend this quaint and fun new place . Try it... You'll love it..."
Katie Williams Cobb
"I get the calzone and add pepperoni. It's ridiculously good! Drinks and clams are awesome..."
"First time here and I have a strong love for all things pizza some of the best pizza and food I have ever eaten!!!!! The music and vibe is pretty on..."
Brittni Nicole
"My fiancé and I went for lunch yesterday while traveling from Austin to Wisconsin. We got two of the tiki drinks (of course two with souvenir mugs!)..."
Allison Eve Walker
"This pizza was really great, and the drink was excellent! Their late night slices were only $3.25. And I had the Scuba Steve for $7, which was so..."
Whitney Vaez
"Had a great evening! Saw the name of the place and thought it was worth a try. So glad we did. We had the Crab Rangoon Pizza and the Thai Chicken..."
Terri Evans
"The General Tso’s Chicken Pizza is awesome! They have several local brews on tap. Chinese pizza sounds weird, but it is amazing. Great thin crust..."
D C
"Funky and unique joint. Tiki drinks were a bit sweet, but boozy photogenic. Pizza rolls were amazing. Pizza itself is thinner crust with lots of fun..."
Nikolus Pangonis
"I came to Des Moines for a wedding earlier this year, and this is one of the places that popped up on a few sources I was researching. If you go and..."
Christopher Atkinson
"Had an amazing orange chicken pizza. Drinks were great. Food was great. Wait staff was fun and fast. 1st time here (from Minneapolis). Would..."
Jimmy Christensen
"Have the Crab Rangoon pizza!!!
Also had the General Tso chicken pizza..... Spicy! Great place, great atmosphere. Brought our NYC kids... One was..."
Kathy Polson
"Unique place. Lots of menu items I haven’t seen anywhere else.
Sriracha Cheese Curds - really good.
General Tso’s chicken pizza - loved..."
Zachary Cheatham
"Great atmosphere and unique delicious pizza flavors. The mix drinks were amazing as well. A must try if your in the..."
"My family had an early supper here last night. Everything was top notch. My wife got the Greek salad, it was huge. She could barely eat the whole..."
Jason Gillespie
"Always a good meal. They have the best soups & chili. My Turkey Ruben was very good. I love the cookies too! I have to say, I have been going here..."
John Bantz
"One of my favorite places in Des Moines. Jeana in the Ankeny location is amazing. Thanks for the great food and..."
Tracie Wright Gutknecht
"Probably the best soup I've ever had! Love this..."
Kirsten Wallace
"Wonderful. I wish they would open one in Kansas City. Delicious. Thanks for the chocolate cake. What a treat. We will come..."
Diane Thaemert
"I love this place!!! Awesome food. Awesome employees. Awesome..."
Susan A. Guerrero
"Food was amazing and customer service outstanding. Definitely a must when I am in town..."
Jerel Dunn
"Definitely Grade A everything. You will not be disappointed I promise you..."
Titi Ware
"I wish you guys had a drive-through! Trees & raisins! Seafood salad!..."
Neelea Boell
"Thanks for supporting police. That is why I supported..."
Raymond Reynolds
"Love Palmer's! Their Turnberry is amazing and what a great place to meet with my..."
Erin Elscott
"Wishing you had an Omaha location but totally worth the drive! Great..."
"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..."
"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..."
"Marine view is definitely a regular place for me to visit. Either for just a latte or to sit and have a crepe or panini I've been going there for..."
Alder Mason
"All time favorite study spot! Great coffee, delicious crepes, and diverse seating choices for every mood (from conversing by the fire place to..."
Luu Phan
"Great food, great atmosphere, friendly service. Love this little..."
Dayna Jo Mason
"Awesome atmosphere to chat, unwind, or catch up on work in a quiet corner. Great food and great staff! Always clean and always comfortable. Street..."
Becky Grall
"I love that they offer vegan alternatives and entrees! Hard to find in the Burien/Des Moines area. My boyfriend and I spent hours here last weekend..."
Jasmine Ely
"I wish I could come here more often. Coffee in a for here mug is beyond compare. The banana Nutella crepe will soothe the worst day. Assuming you use..."
Jamie Lee
"Their chai tea is amazing!! We always get the black milk teas with tapioca so yummy and quite and chill in there. Friendly..."
Arling A Vasquez
"This place is fantastic! Me and my daughter have been going here frequently...she loves the breakfast crepe and I love the smoked salmon crepe and..."
Brandy Witherbee
"It's a very nice place to stop by for coffee, pastry or sandwich and you can have a meeting
Or visit with a friend, is just a..."
"The long line moved quickly & the wait for the food was just long enough to get my side soup and drink. Food was amazing, as..."
Jessie Leonard
"First time here I had the chicken pesto sandwich. Amazingly good! The bread is homemade and..."
Michelle Gode
"Hot Italian is always my go to sandwich. When ever I come to town I stop even though I moved..."
Kevin Clark
"Best sandwich in the Des Moines metro. Eat there every chance I..."
John C. Miller
"Fantastic place to eat! It's worth the stop downtown Des Moines,..."
Brock Bailey
"Has the best sandwiches I have ever ate. They even give you a little thing of bread as an..."
Bryant Buelow
"One of my favorite places to eat. I highly recommend..."
Jim DeHeer
"They have the best bread in Des Moines. Made my husband order it for his..."
Dara Teno-Comstock
"LOVE the chicken BLT salad! And the chipotle dressing is..."
Brittny Campbell
"Love it!!! I could eat it everyday! My favorite is the turkey pepper cheese with the potato pepper cheese..."
Jessica Gina-Marie Williams
"GREAT sandwiches and bread. Highly recommended if you're downtown during..."
Josh Larson
"Absolutely delicious..."
Kelli Ann Edmond
"Three words; Local, fresh, mouthwatering.
Our favorite lunch spot in DSM. The hot sandwiches are delicious and the potato pepper jack soup is to die..."
Brittany Roseke
"You want a sandwich and you appreciate the bread it comes on as a top priority. This is your place. Bread is outstanding, the sandwich insides are..."
Joseph Perez
"Best bread I have ever had! Had this for the first time today for my co-workers and I, and everyone was more than impressed. The bread is just so..."
Jake Stephens
"Triple pepper sandwich was amazing. Incredible variety of chips and a nice spot for lunch mid workday. One of my favorite workday spots to..."
Isaac Slings
"I had the George’s Special and it was amazing. The combination of flavors was perfection. I highly recommend if you like Which Wich but a lot..."
Ella Duenas
"Often imitated, but never duplicated. South Union is the original ciabatta bread sandwich shop.
I have been coming here for years and you can always..."
Thai B
"Best sandwiches ever! Service was also..."
Lisa Ferrari
"The Sicilian is the best sandwich there, but you won't find it on the..."
"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..."
"10/10 absolutely delicious! Perfect spot for a romantic date. Beautiful design and comfortable seats. Great music and its not played too loud. The..."
Danielle Vota
"Stopped by Panka on a snowy night and was instantly welcomed and comforted by the cozy space they created! Was fortunate enough to experience their..."
Theresa Macdonald
"My husband and I had an excellent meal at Panka Peruvian Restaurant last night to celebrate my birthday. The owner Mariela served us. She is so..."
Alicia D'Hont
"Loved it. You have to try the pisco cocktails. The menu is extensive, and they have quite a few vegan options available. Very tasty and creative..."
Emmanuel Mate-Kodjo
"Fantastic! Tried it on a whim and very impressed. The fried fish appetizer was great as was my wife’s beef and pesto spaghetti and my jumbo fish..."
Nick Lawler
"The flavors of Peru have come to Central Iowa and deserve to find a place on the palates of foodies anywhere. Our sampler presented several unique..."
Brian Bopp
"Good food and great service. We got there early on our way to the symphony and enjoyed their happy hour appetizers plus a Camarones Tempura salad and..."
"The cheese shop has always been in the top 5 of my favorites places to eat. The wine selection exceptional with knowledgeable staff to suggest..."
Vickie Spears
"This might be my new favorite place. The food is 5 star quality at a very reasonable price. They have a beer and wine selection to die for. You..."
Ryan Jensen
"I am so in love with this place! Every time we have gone we have always had great service! The whole staff has been amazing! But it is the..."
Divya Bahadur
"This place is amazing. Not only is the food great, but the staff is as well. The hostess was super nice and attentive, making our wait seem like..."
Heather Wilkerson
"Amazing food, great draft beer, and an extensive and impressive bottle selection. The next logical step from The Cheese Shop. Cannot recommend it..."
Andrew Susman
"Fresh and welcoming atmosphere, great draught beer selection, and a cheese lover's dream menu. My grilled cheese sandwich was superb, the fried..."
Ross Schupbach
"I love, love, LOVE the Cheese Bar! Any dish, plate or board I have tried, I simply love it. The Cheese Bar is a down to earth, local food restaurant..."
Andrea Clapp
"As a long time lover of the Cheese Shop I've been supremely excited for the opening of the Cheese Bar. After my first visit to the Cheese Bar, I was..."
Daniel Stroud
"Perfect. Perfectly delicious! The place was packed but we got seats right away. We enjoyed the Smorgasbord Meat Cheese Board, a salad and soup, plus..."
Susie Rider
"Best. Night. Ever. The service my friend and I️ receive at The Cheese Bar was absolutely outstanding. We ordered a cheese board and were so..."
Emily Field
"Ate on the patio. Great weather but crazy loud traffic. Had a great grilled cheese and salad. Busy but food came fast. Will be..."
Elizabeth Orcutt-Kroeger
"The mac and cheese with bacon was amazing! I highly recommend! The employees were all so friendly. Great atmosphere..."
Sarah Kelley
"This was such an amazing experience. The wine selection is wonderful. The craft beer selection is a welcome surprise. All the staff are incredibly..."
Audrey Berck
"I had the Cuban. I can honestly say I've never had a grilled cheese sandwich like that! Excellent service, excellent food, excellent ambiance. Just a..."
Raymond Carlson
"We ALWAYS have a good experience coming here. Wine selection 👌🏼 cheese boards 👌🏼 fondue 👌🏼 and an extremely comfortable atmosphere...."
Caasi Heckman
"Absolutely delicious! There wasn't one thing that we ate that I could have said was my favorite because all of it was amazing. The presentation is..."
Kayla Nyvold
"Best food in town! Can you say charcuterie?! Plus 30 draft lines and $6 wine by the glass all the time. Bubbles and Bites happy hour 2-5 with $5..."
Chelsea Link
"I love this place, sat at the table next to the kitchen and the guy that works behind the counter is..."
Marissa Woodsmall
"The Cheese Bar is good. Food is well made and presented well. It seemed that staff really knew their cheeses and meats. The service was fast and..."
John T
"Wow! I wanted Famous Dave’s but it was her turn to pick tonight so we tried the shar-coot-terry place I found, that she wanted. It was fantastic...."
"Lucca is top notch! My sister recently held her wedding and reception at Lucca. They were so great to work with from start to finish. The food is..."
Kristin Minnehan Percival
"The food was so delicious and the price point is extremely reasonable for the portion sizes you receive. Each course was so good, I can't name a..."
Nik Warren
"Fantastic food and service. This place is a hidden gem. I will be..."
Don Ferguson
"It was one best meals both my husband and I have ever had. 4 courses for $40 each course excellent on there own. You could not go anywhere else..."
Jeanette Slinker
"Quiet , comfortable and the finest food and service ! This place Mr Logsdon has created is a gem..."
Gary Gentry
"Had lunch today and was impressed. The spiced chicken sandwich was delicious, and large enough to take half to go. It was served with a generous..."
Shawna Hughes
"Thank you Steve. The food, service, and atmosphere were all excellent! The waitress was excellent as well thank you very much! Will definitely be..."
Donald Easton
"What a beautiful evening with great people, great service and great..."
Wayne Conway
"Fantastic food, wine and service. Priced reasonably for the quality of food you get. Excellent atmosphere. We'll definitely be back. Never been..."
Chris Riley
"First visit & definitely not the last. Had the Pappardelle with Salmon & it was cooked perfectly. Lovely presentation, great customer service &..."
Tami Holubar
"Loved my first Lucca lunch experience!! It was the perfect start to our girls day. The food and service were great, and if you're a coffee lover,..."
Lindi Trowbridge
"Unique dining experience that you get any night of the week in Des Moines. Prix fixe dinners are rare around Des Moines so its alway's nice to come..."
Gabe Nanaziashvili
"Love this place. Eat there every time I am in town. Always great..."
Cary Fuchs
"Amazing! The perfect amount of food and everything we had to perfectly cooked. Love this..."
Dani Ulferts
"Great space and great food. A must stop when visiting..."
Michelle Hill
"Great service, good atmosphere and the food was delicious! My new favorite restaurant for..."
Brittney Bielfelt
"One of the best places in Des Moines. Perfect for date..."
Dustin Shingledecker
"Delicious food, intimate environment, great..."
Sarah Duff
"I love eating here. The food has always been excellent and I love the seasonally changing price fixe..."
Joe Loughmiller
"Excellent four course fixed menu. Everything we ordered was great. What set the experience apart was the impeccable service. The ambiance is very..."
Ojas Gokhale
"My friends took me here for my birthday a few months ago and wow, everything was so good!!! The portions were honestly perfect. Definitely one of my..."
Melinda Bianchi
"Lucca (Thu, 03/24)
The Dinner Club is working our way through our looooong list of places we want to attend. And, most all of us were first-timers..."
Elisha Birkenholtz
"Wonderful relaxing dining experience. Food was wonderful and wine..."
Lori Slings
"Our special anniversary getaway weekend was capped off with a great meal at Lucca. The price fixe menu was perfect and each course provided us with..."
M K
"Amazing pasta! Two times I have gone now during lunch to order the Salmon pasta. It's only $13 which I believe is a great deal. The food came out in..."
Kayleigh DeRosier
"Amazing service, courteous staff and great food! Scallops were so delicious. Not one bad thing to say about our first time experience..."
Sam Modde
"Fantastic service, very friendly staff! Food is perfect with right amount of portions, you don't leave feeling stuffed. Ambience is relaxing for..."
"This place is a gem. I wanted a quick bite before a meeting and sat at the bar. I couldn’t make up my mind on a salad or the Tuscan chicken soup..."
John M. Krantz
"Food so good! New menu and they forgot the chicken in the primavera...so they brought us a whole plate of chicken and veggies from their soup (which..."
Matthew Frederick Kramer
"What a refuge on a rainy day! Excellent pasta and soup - great value too! Everything was so fresh, served quickly, with attentive service. The Iowa..."
Laurie Boussemaere Elliott
"What a wonderful surprise I found in this cafe! I really enjoyed my lunch or a very cold day I decided to visit Botanical Garden, hadn't been there..."
Lynn Downey
"Healthier, filling, and full of flavor. Pleasantly surprised on my first visit! Good service..."
Justin Dean Snyder
"My absolute favorite lunch place in town. The food is always wonderful. The servers are nice and happy. And it's in a beautiful..."
Michele Millard Eaton
"Denise and I had the BEST time!! The sun was setting, the staff was A-mazing, the owners as kind & welcoming as your greatest friends, the mimosas..."
Becky Archer Sage
"My family and I were over the top surprised with the quality of food here at the Botanical Gardens. What a gem! We will make sure to stop back again..."
Stevie Toomey
"We enjoyed a fantastic evening at this lovely venue last week for our daughters rehearsal dinner and it was FIRST CLASS! I can't decide if I liked..."
Holli Wilson Job
"Excellent place for lunch! Our first visit and it was lovely..."
James D Moos Jr
"Wonderful boutique restaurant with tasty gourmet food, excellent staff and an inviting..."
Diana Breuer Lewis
"Wonderful foood and beautiful atmosphere! I am looking forward to celebrating my daughters birthday..."
Kendra Erkamaa
"I cannot say enough great things about Trellis. Exquisite food, wonderful staff and the ambiance of the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden combine..."
Jonathan Brendemuehl
"The breakfast here is amazing, the price point is great and there is nothing else in the country felivering this quality food every single time you..."
Ethan Bridglal
"So sweet and quaint! Wonderful and quick service. Lunch was delightful! Food options were not the typical but we're quite..."
Kathy Wells
"I went to Trellis Cafe for the first time today, and it was absolutely amazing! Brilliant flavor combinations, beautiful presentation, and wonderful..."
tabatha nelson
"I was SO impressed with this little cafe at the Botanical Garden Center. Healthy and fresh options. Cauliflower soup was creamy and delicious and the..."
Catie Sonneville
"Lovely little place where the menu changes monthly. Located in the heart of the Garden, it offers great food and excellent..."
Jay Warren
"Very much enjoyed the menu items I ordered. Curried Carrot soup and the artichoke heart and spiced honey..."
David Lekwa
"The food is incredible and the owner is superb. If you haven't eaten here, you need to make it a priority! Everything is fresh, local, and reasonably..."
"You definitely feel that there is intention behind each dish and in creating a beautiful and welcoming space! Our server was well-informed about the..."
Jen Rapanos
"Oh my goodness! Easily my favorite meal in Des Moines. We went for happy hour and I couldn't be happier. The service was great, every one was so..."
Dylan Holdsworth
"Some of the best service we have ever received in the Des Moines area. I would definitely recommend coming with a group of 4 people like we did so..."
Meghann Norrbom
"Had the 7-course Valentine's Day menu tonight. Took nearly 2 hours to finish everything, but definitely an experience to remember. A cavalcade of..."
Eric
"Harbinger has a great atmosphere, amazing food, and I will definitely return. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable about all the dishes..."
Sandi Montgomery
"A few weeks ago we got Basic Bird. That's apparently their Sunday night schtick. And what a schtick!
Legit. Don't sleep on it. 11/10 will get it..."
isnot awasteland
"Neighborhood gem. Small rustic dining room and bar featuring small plates menu of Asian inspired foods. Beautifully plated and delicious. We chose 4..."
Lisa Moore
"This was an amazing experience. We did the chefs caring tried some wines that I would’ve never experienced and the food was just beautifully..."
"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
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