American cuisine: the best places to taste it in Des Moines
164 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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"We had a great relaxing meeting here and loved the atmosphere ! Locally roasted coffee beans , wonderful husband and wife team! Danishes and cookies..."
Joe Charter Music
"Simple menu, sophisticated brew, welcoming atmosphere (bonus - innovative to-go cups). I met a career contact there, sat comfortably at the long..."
Vortexchaser
"Family-run business in a very cool location. The staff is super-friendly and they know how to make excellent coffee. They also have a selection of..."
Frank Steinmann
"Incredibly impressed with this shop! Visited DSM for the 4th of July and DreiBerge Coffee was one of the few shops open. Great service and the app..."
Nicola Porto
"Emily is phenomenal and makes the best espresso in town. Love that they have a corner for kiddos, we will definitely come back with our little..."
Katie Hall
"For true coffee lovers and newbies alike! These people love their coffee and the process. Pour overs as well as numerous espresso options. On tap..."
Rachel Farley
"What an incredible place for coffee. The barista, Joe, was very knowledgeable and a joy to chat with. The equipment at DreiBerge and attention to..."
Bradley Boyd
"An awesome woman-owned small business with great coffee and even an online shop to get you started brewing quality coffee at home! Andrea (the owner)..."
"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..."
"This is my kind of place, great people, excellent service, the lunch was cooked to order, the beer was cold...."
Joe Evans
"Norwoodville hosted a benefit for my cousin and her husband who has recently been diagnosed with cancer.
These are some of the most hospitable..."
Tommy Kline
"Great breakfast and the best hot sausage..."
Danielle Pence
"Food and service was great! Treated 150 bikers like gold. Then we do buy a beer or..."
Sean Michael Cahill
"Very Good Food Even Better Prices! Hot Sausage Sandwhich is to die..."
Dillon Levi Eisenlauer
"Best breakfast, hot sausage sandwiches, tenderloins!! All..."
Angie Rothell Lauer
"great food ,great service , great owner ,will go back..."
David Rice
"Always great food love the hot sausage sandwich. I will be..."
Mark Havens
"Thanks Norwood Inn crew for hosting the Angels for Sam Ride luncheon yesterday. Great food and..."
Lorrie Scully
"Best burgers!!!!!! Have eaten here for many many..."
Betty Miller Curran
"My husbands favorite (for YEARS) is the Italian Hot Sausage. It’s still as good as it’s always been! I had the breaded tenderloin with sausage..."
Cowboy Hat Travels
"It's a neighborhood bar, in the neighborhood I grew up in.
This bar has always been family owned. Passed from father to son. I'm 57, and it existed..."
Stephanie
"Love this place. Friendly staff and people. One of the best bar cheeseburgers and sausage sandwiches I ever ate. Beer is always cold, music is..."
Hannah Curtis
"They need more help on Sunday nights because Tammy trying to cook and serve drinks and the wait longer but she dose good job but not far to her it's..."
Kathy Ameigh
"Driven past this place 500 times and now I'm mad that I never stopped before. Food was EXCELLANT and staff was..."
Dawn Naffziger
"$6.95 for the best hot sausage in Central Iowa- sign me up! I picked up 2 sandwiches this weekend to reward my husband for helping me with tons of..."
Real Advantage Partners Real Estate Team
"I have been here for lunch and breakfast. What a great..."
"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..."
"This place is the best sandwich shop in Des Moines!! Always..."
Meredith Reeves Cadwell
"Nice place off the beaten path. We found the review off of TripAdvisor and took a chance while traveling through Des Moines. It was very nice. Food..."
Hillary Nolen
"nice place, great food but bring cash cause they don't take cards. They need to get a square reader etc time to step..."
Michael E. Haviland
"Wow, just had my first sandwich here, Manhattan, and it was awesome! Brownie and salad we're kick ass as..."
Gabe Nanaziashvili
"Great sandwiches and service. I always get the Veggie Rueben with a side of potato salad and love it every time. A Des Moines favorite for a..."
Britt Wells
"Hands down the best deli sandwiches I have ever had. Not to mention the cookies and pumpkin..."
Maddison Ranney
"Food was great, service was great, first time here but will definitely be..."
Pat Cowles
"A hidden gem in Des Moines. Everything is home made and tastes great. I recommend this place to..."
Phil Creese Jr.
"Good prices, no nonsense deli. They have great bread, real meat and cheese. Always have a few sides- pasta salad, etc. Usually Always chocolate..."
Amy Malloy
"Always five stars, always a line, always bring cash!! A Des Moines icon. I love the way I already have my mind made up before I go inside, but as you..."
Alissa Burgduff
"Great food and great..."
Sharon Malheiro
"The Big Smoker and Cheese potato soup is awesome. Everything on the menu is. It's all homemade. If you want good wholesome food they bring..."
Brent Mott
"Fantastic sandwich shop! Delicious offerings and a very expansive menu. The side dishes were really good, if you're in the Des Moines area, and want..."
Jason K
"Wow !! The Popper !! Takes ham and cheese to the next level. Manhattan Deli always does a great job so I’m not surprised. Just glad to discover..."
Thomas Sawyer
"Great food and even better people - can’t ask for much more! I placed a catering order with Manhattan Deli for a work event. Cheyanne called me the..."
Danica Schrader
"The hardest part about going here is deciding what sandwich you want. Their menu is amazing. I had the Little Italy.
Why 4 stars. Their hours 10-3..."
Bryon Preminger
"Had the Mama Mia and #2 Hoagie. Fantastic sandwiches. Tasty, great flavors that splash through my mouth with every bite. Yum, this will become a..."
Donna Wiedmann
"I have been going to this deli (different management over time) since the 1960's. I was friends with the Bassman's who owned it for so many years. It..."
"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!..."
"Five stars all the way around!! Great atmosphere, friendly service, good beer selection, and INCREDIBLE food!! Our table ordered 4 or 5 different..."
Carson Forst
"Beautiful new place in an old restored building on Walnut owned by the guys who used to have The Spot food truck. If you aren’t familiar with The..."
Vicki Manning Harrington
"I had decided that I wanted to try a “new” place for lunch while at work. I used to see The Spot food truck around but never stopped. (I’m..."
Blake Staake
"We were out walking around downtown for Small Business Saturday and stumbled across The Walnut. Best burgers in Des Moines! The atmosphere is..."
Kaleena Calcutta
"My new favorite place. The burgers are perfect and don't miss the Completo... It's a hotdog with everything. Our table loved it so much we ordered..."
Dave Mote
"I tried the Mediterranean Chicken Pita and holy cow it was amazing! Definitely coming back to try all the different food. Also had a great bar..."
Grace Crabb
"Nice new eatery in a reatored downtown building. Food was delicious. I had Mushroom and Swiss burger and a side of the pasta salad. Only downside,..."
Roger Anderson
"Great place, wonderful food! Would recommend The Walnut to anyone and I have! Justin does a great job as well!! Will be back..."
Mona Simonson Veach
"I loved the Spot and was so excited when I found out they were opening a restaurant! The food is so good and the staff very friendly along with a..."
Mandi Bachman Bidwell
"Excellent food & service, really nice atmosphere! Rustic, modern, industrial building. Felt very open & airy. My dinner date & I got the Al Pastor &..."
Vanezza Van Buskirk
"Just had an amazing lunch at The Walnut! Burger was one of the best I've ever had!! Asparagus was cooked to perfection, and the Mac N Cheese was out..."
Darren Helm
"We eat here every chance we get. Here tonight for our Valentines dinner�. Best place in town for fresh, thought out, delicious food! � � �..."
Andi Maxwell-Kunert
"Went on a busy Friday. Wait for food was a little long but staff was attentive and it was more than worth it. Chicken Philly and West Coast Burger..."
Kristi Miller
"The restaurant has a great vibe. Cool, sleek, very trendy decor. The mushroom appetizer is spectacular - one of the best appetizers in town. The..."
Ron Lambert
"Really enjoyed The Walnut for lunch today. Excellent service. All three of us loved our food. Red pepper soup, grilled asparagus, Rueben, chicken..."
Cheri Danna
"I’ve been to The Walnut several times and have always been impressed by the menu, the service and the quality of the food...."
Marty Baldwin
"Ordered beer and appetizers. Loved the atmosphere and had great staff. I ordered a tall IPA according to the menu & price but only received a normal..."
Tierney Winter
"This spot has delicious, American, pub-style food and wonderful service. Everything is reasonably priced for the quality that you get. Could they use..."
Joe Link
"The starters were superb! The craft beers on tap are only $2.50 on Tuesdays and the patio is perfect and completely shady in the afternoon! If..."
Real Advantage Partners Real Estate Team
"Great simple spot for sandwhiches and burgers. The service is good, fast and attentive. Prices are reasonable and food is tasty. Fries are a great..."
Christian Jackson
"Great location, very good menu (especially if you are Vegan), and amazing staff! Eat in and take out, quick, and the service really is top notch. If..."
Shane Mc Quillan
"Relaxed, cool city vibe! Focused menu made daily by owner-chef. The waitstaff, Sam, was great. Had the rueben and pasta salad today. Very..."
Mark Carter
"This is hands down my favorite bar/restaurant on the west side of downtown and possibly all of Des Moines. The food is fantastic, they have a small..."
Haley Flenker
"Great place! Variety of quality upscale food and drink choices at a good price. Great story of the restaurant and historic building adds to the..."
"First time going here and I enjoyed just sitting and waiting for my food. The ladies in the kitchen were nice and welcoming! I ordered the catfish,..."
LaKeisha
"These pics weren't originally for posting, but to send to family back home in Louisiana. I'm in Iowa for a work assignment and found this spot...."
M. Henry
"Love this place, have been going for years. Great food, Great staff. Food comes out when done and..."
Mark Cowell
"I enjoyed lunch here with my wife we tried the sampler and I'm glad we did. Before arriving I had my heart on jambalaya but after tasting it I knew..."
Nate Herron
"Great food got the Alligator PoBoy and Cajun Frog Legs this time. Everything was Delicious and had Great Service. Will be going..."
Aaron Emerson
"We ventured to Fat Tuesday looking for real cajun cuisine and they didn't disappoint. Best authentic cajun food in DSM! The staff is friendly and the..."
Christi Russell
"Great food, well seasoned and cooked. Place is clean with good atmosphere.
Not many places offer Cajun food in Des Moines and I don't think any..."
"Nostalgic eaterie providing the best Pork Tenderloin Sandwich in DMI! I could go on and on but this is legendary. I grew up on these and this one was..."
Kamilia L.
"If there were more than 5 stars to give them I would. They have the best tenderloins ever. Always tender,love the onion rings and my friends are..."
Ruth Kennedy
"This is about the kindness and compassion of Mr. Bibbs' employees. I picked my grandson up from FB at North high and took my grandkids to Mr. Bibbs..."
Gayle Tate
"The tenderloin was hot, crispy and delicious. Hit this place up when you’re looking to eat..."
An dy (armouredhart2050)
"Great food and great service. Grinders, chili dogs, Philly cheese steak, shakes, it's all good. The fries and onion rings are..."
Cave Man
"Wow first time I've eaten here and man was I impressed!! I'll for sure return often!! The lady at the window was such a sweetheart with a huge..."
Wanda Van Wyk
"Drove 2 1/2 hours from Omaha today, mainly because the Grinders are so ridiculously delicious!! But, I love everything I've ever eaten here. The..."
Jason Schmit
"Good food can't beat the priceHighly recommended.Very friendly and pleasant people I forgot they Didn't take credit n pleasantly they said smiling..."
"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..."
"The best place in Des Moines for comfort food. The ambience can best be described as 1970's bowling alley chic. Broasted chicken, tator tots, fried..."
Sharon Grace Dunlop
"The chicken definitely lives up to its reputation as the best. Have never tasted better. Meatloaf is good too! 20 beers on tap. Made a special stop..."
Douglas Coffey
"Went there on St Patrick’s day so it was packed but a great atmosphere. Food came out fast and hot even with the insane amount of people there...."
Angela Cozad
"Great food, quick service, can never go wrong with bacon jalapeno wrapped tater..."
Justin Moorhead
"Good place to eat but wish they had cold glasses for the draft beer..."
Michael Allen Sr.
"Great food and great service. The waitress was very friendly and made sure we had adequate refills, etc. The food was hot, fresh, and tasted..."
Rachel Beach
"What a treasure Des Moines has! The staff was friendly, the drinks were delicious, loved the raspberry tang, and the food was comfort food like Mom..."
Nicole Sawyer
"Hot Beef Sandwich. You don’t need a menu, just order it. The other food is great too, but you can’t go wrong with the Hot Beef. DAMN!!! Regina..."
Marcus Littleton
"Great Casual hang out, bacon wrapped tots were killin it as always. Had the Elvis dip for the first time... btw it's not spicey at all but it's a..."
Derek Martinez
"Best place in town. Great staff and reasonable prices. Awesome..."
Matt Edwards
"Had the spam sandwich and loved it. Great place with a ton of food..."
Allen Diel
"We Had a great time a real throwback to the 70s The chicken was great and so was the bacon wrapped tater tot’s perfect late night snack after a..."
Dale Thompson Jr.
"Hands down one of the most chill bar in Des Moines. Ryan our bartender was excellent, he’s a cool dude…very kind and hospitable and he makes the..."
Philipo
"This is a really fun place to grab a bite to eat and a drink. The High Life Lounge is a great restaurant and I love that it is open until 11pm. My..."
Caraleena
"Came here for lunch as I was staying across the street at the Marriott. I had the broasted chicken. Being from Houston, I had never heard of it. But..."
Dell Thomas
"As a loyal High Life drinker, I had to go here. Loved the ambiance of the place! Had the bacon wrapped tots and they did not disappoint! So, good I..."
Josh Sterling
"Comfort food at it finest! Where else can you grab a chicken pot pie that’s better than mom made? I highly recommend the pizza puff- it will..."
Real Advantage Partners Real Estate Team
"Ice cold beer on tap and the bacon wrapped tator tots were even better than advertised. The broasted chicken was very juicy and tender as..."
Mo Dizzle
"Very pleased! Food was delicious, as well as timely! This was actually our second stop due to a long wait time at a previous diner. Thank you for..."
"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..."
"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...."
"Captain Roy’s. What can I say?
You can kayak, boat, bike, drive, sled, or ride to the place. Best burgers in town. Excellent service. Friendly..."
Matthew Biegger
"Had a great time watching the river and having a drink. Would recommend this..."
Janice Eckstein Miller
"Did the kayaking [prior to mother nature's river wrath] ended at Roys. Great people, amazingly friendly and helpful staff, good music tasty food. ..."
Kim Hoskins Reynolds
"Love goin to Captain Roy’s! It’s a regular stop when we bike downtown to Farmers Market. It’s such a pleasant atmosphere eating lunch along the..."
Shelly Brown
"Great little place to stop on the bike trail. Or...just about anytime.
Sit along the river and enjoy their amazing grilled chicken wrap. Also have..."
Joyce Piazza-Lawrence
"Haven't tried their food, yet...but what a great place to have a drink and listen to live music! Really enjoyed Aarons Earl Short playing, last..."
Marilyn Popovich
"Nice venue along the bike trail and Des Moines River... the staff is excellent as is the food, drink, entertainment....Great..."
Steven Smith
"Been going there since they started, we usually ride on our motorcycles and we always enjoy the great music, the beautiful scenery by the river, the..."
Ridefree Sistert
"Great food, tasty drinks, and an amazing atmosphere! It’s a great place for the whole family. My kids had a blast playing..."
Erin Gail
"Good, local craft beers in the 16 oz cans, yummy food (I recommend the Sriacha beef tacos), and live music on the Des Moines River at Birdland..."
Kathy Burrows Noring
"Des Moines best kept secret! Beautiful setting, great service and always great..."
Traci Murphy
"One of the best places in Des Moines to hang out, have some good food and a beverage, and hear some live music. Kid friendly. The staff and owners..."
James T Grimm
"The wife and I split a burger, had a beer, and very much enjoyed our first visit to Captain Roy's. The staff was friendly and fun, the music was..."
Alan Eshelman
"Wade & Crew continue to deliver top notch service, food & tunes. He's organized a cyclo cross race and is now a new part of the vibrant cycling..."
Walter Githens III
"Great people, descent beer selection, and a great venue for good live music. Well worth the trip. If you were a Starry Night fan, you will love..."
Chuck Roberts
"If you are looking for a kid friendly, dog friendly, or just a vibe friendly place, this is it! I’ve been frequently here in the summer and have..."
Veronica Stevens
"A small place & a little bit expensive but I have to say the food was very good. I ordered the patty melt with steak fries, my wife got the grilled..."
Shane Howard
"I love this place, Love, love it. Service is great. Cheese curds are the best. They're expensive, the cheese curds, but isn't everything. They must..."
Sharon Stevens
"Always good times down at Roy's! Great outdoor atmosphere by the river, live bands, tons of outdoor seating and the food is great! There is inside..."
Hannah Curtis
"It's an interesting place. I stopped here on a weekday and there was a pretty consistent flow of regulars, many of which were bicyclists detouring..."
Jason Everett
"Pretty decent bar right along the bike path with a very nice waterside area and tons of space outside. They had live music and an awesome outside..."
connor burgett
"The views and the outside seating is something you will not find elsewhere in Des Moines. Also it's is the restaurants that I know of thst is right..."
"I will preface this review with the knowledge that I am from Texas and used to Texas BBQ. I am fully aware I was in Iowa. Having said that, I will..."
Carey Crane
"Great food. Great prices. I had a burger and beans and it really hit the spot. I am from out of town and stopped by for a quick bite. It was..."
Chris Ellis
"Looks and tastes amazing. Food was prepared and delivered quickly (delivered through GrubHub). Extra dipping sauces to go. Excellent proportions...."
Lynn Allen
"So we came in to have a couple beers and sat at the bar. And the staff was very attentive and nice. But as we were leaving our server offered us..."
tyler mitchell
"Great service. Our food came out in no time at all. They have a very good selection of drinks. Couldnt even eat half of my food because the portions..."
Chelsey
"It's your boy The RIBOLOGIST!!! This place in Des Moines Iowa is soooo easy for me to LOVE. The atmosphere is one of the BEST!!! A mixture of sports..."
damarcus ogletree
"Cool atmosphere to be in, small enough but just right. Great service and friendly. We could not believe how huge the portions were. You have around 6..."
"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..."
"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..."
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