38 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..."
"What a pleasant surprise! Terrific Italian food made very quickly at a reasonable..."
Joseph Kenney
"Awesome, under rated lunch spot in the DSM skywalk. These guys work hard to pump out great tasting food, and you can tell they take great pride in..."
Zach Oden
"Their Sicilian baked sandwich is popping with flavor! Their hearty sandwiches, including the fat meatball sub, are worth every penny. Their pizza is..."
Kat Darling
"This is the local Italian eatery you've been looking for. Locally owned & operated with a big lunch following. Delicious pizza, salad and other..."
Nathan Phillips
"Quick and tasty place for sit-down lunch. Downtown Skywalk location has daily pasta specials and pizza by the slice. Reasonable..."
Kimber Graves
"This is a great place to grab a quick bite to eat for lunch during the work week. They have daily specials. Great food, fast and friendly service, at..."
C. Roy
"Terrific Italian food from a local family. The pizza, sandwiches, and pasta are all delicious. Daily lunch specials, but come early or late to avoid..."
Mike Edwards
"Best sause and meatballs in town everything is fantastic haven't had 1 bad thing off their menu full of sandwhiches, pastas, pizza, and salad bar its..."
"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..."
"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..."
"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..."
"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..."
"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..."
"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..."
"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..."
"Still on my Italian lunch search for the tastiest, well seasoned and belly pleasing entrees. I’ve tried to order what some say is the best house..."
Mary Spicer
"There is no better place in West Des Moines for a business meal, romantic getaway, or after work drink.
After a string of long and frustrating..."
Andrew White
"First time at Johnny's - The food was expensive, but great. Service was borderline awful, but I think it was a staff shortage so I tried to be..."
Cody M
"We went for lunch and were surprisingly seated right away. Our server took our drink orders but they took quite a while to get to our table. My Mule..."
Susan Reiter Van Berkum
"We had reservations for a party of 13 at 7:00pm on a very busy Saturday night. We arrived just a couple of minutes early and our table was ready and..."
Lori Heglund
"ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! Husband and I both ordered 6oz filet. He had mashed potatoes and I had the lobster Mac and cheese and both dishes were so good!..."
"Best pizza I've had in town. The hummus is perfect, which is rare. We had a reservation and were seated very quickly. It was very crowded so I don't..."
B Rice
"Literally the best pizza I’ve ever had. When I went in November they were doing half off during happy hour. Absolutely worth it and I promise you..."
Lauren Wieland
"We had the hummus as our appetizer, pizza #16 and the lamb gyro. All were delicious. We specially loved the fresh baked pita bread and the pickles on..."
Saman Ghazvini
"[December] We love our Dinner Club! It's an eclectic group formed with one or two degrees of separation, all with a love for good food and great..."
Elisha Birkenholtz
"We had a great variety of different flavors. I was impressed with the execution of Mediterranean and Italian dishes.
We had Octopus, Meatballs,..."
Geno Benshoof
"Cannot say enough good things about this place. Walked in to LCD Soundsystem bumping through the speakers which was excellent. We went during happy..."
Katie Gerlach
"Service needs to have more customer service skills, be more attentive and at least fake that they are happy to greet and/or help customers. It took..."
"Awesome service. We arrived at 7:15 on a Friday night and were seated by 7:30! Couldn't believe we got a table that quick. The food was great and..."
Ryan Bates
"My husband and I ordered Skip's to go a couple of nights ago and could not have been more impressed! Usually when we order to go anywhere else, the..."
LaRae Elizabeth Randall
"5 stars pretty much sums up the food, and the service, after the wait to get it in. The way I see it, if theres a wait, or a line, it must be worth..."
Steve Katrina Chaplin Davis
"I think they have the best Chicken Piccata I've ever had, even better than what I had in NYC when we were there during the holidays in 2015. Every..."
Kristina Botts
"Love skips.. ate at the bar... bartender was awesome even while being extremely busy... all the staff was friendly and engaged... food was great..."
Jim McCool
"Absolute best calamari in town! Nothing competes. Always a great..."
Mike Flynn
"I have introduced many people to Skip's since I went my first time several years ago. All are repeat patrons now. I do love the food, the calamari is..."
Tanya Wi
"Here from Ohio for work. This is a classic restaurant with a diverse and excellent menu. The staff is..."
Tom Nowel
"Phenomenal food and even better service. A must try if you visit Des..."
Mike Voories
"Calamari is the best in Des Moines! Great service! Chicken marsala is incredible! Cozy classy..."
Diana M Ray
"Great drinks, food, and service! Comfortable atmosphere. Will definitely be..."
John Sabino
"A group of us went to Skip's for dinner on a Saturday. We got there about 6pm and only had to wait about 20min to be seated. The atmosphere of the..."
Mahlon White
"Skips was the best restaurant I've had within about 20 minutes of the airport so far. The only five star meal. The Creole pasta was fantastic. The..."
Cody M
"Liked it so much we went back the next day. Visiting from WA state and the had a really good experience. The restaurant is in an old house and is..."
Melody
"Absolutely phenomenal service and food. Julie provides fantastic service, she is so welcoming and friendly. She thrives when she busy making you..."
Kelli Brooker
"Terrific food, prime rib melts in your mouth. Staff is amazing, prices are a little higher than average but the food is worth it. My wife and I both..."
Gary Hackett
"I have lived in Iowa for 55 years and this was my first visit to Skips and we will definitely be back. Our server was very professional and I wish I..."
Rick Hinkle
"IMO, the Best Burger in the state is served here! My burger was done to perfection from fresh ground beef, garnished with fresh tomatoes and onions,..."
Stephen Martin
"We took my son out to a celebratory dinner for his college graduation. All of the staff were attentive and our food and drinks were awesome. It was a..."
"Love it! Small little place in Saylorville. Top five pizza places in Des Moines. I've heard some much about this place the past few years. It was..."
BJHawkeye
"Great Experience. First time visitor this week, my wife and I absolutely loved this place. I ordered the basic sausage pizza (what I always..."
Twollenzien
"Such a welcome addition to the dining scene up north. Food and service is excellent. Love the cavatelli and the pizza. Owners are really good at this..."
Jackie
"Very friendly, pleasant environment. Ordered the Italian Meats specialty pizza and were extremely pleased. Price was very affordable. Definitive one..."
Joe
"Now this is pizza!!!. Sonny's can be a little bit hard to find, but search it out if you love pizza!Nice crispy crust, great sauce, a nice..."
Cutekid
"This is a great neighborhood find! They can only seat about 40 but I love it. I have never been disappointed by anything on the..."
Zeta Ups
"The service was over the top and I think they were all embarrassed for the condition of the first pizza. And they did the right thing by getting me..."
"All around a great experience. Our server, Zachary, was the best the best I've ever had. He was very educated with the menu and helped guide us..."
Chris Anderson
"My boyfriend and I came here for Valentine’s Day. Normally when we go out we get sub par service because we look really young. Lisa was our..."
Kathryn Gehrke
"Celebrated our anniversary here and it was excellent! The scallops, the octopus, the shrimp and the calamari were cooked just perfectly. It's been..."
Stacie Didier
"2nd time there for My 1 year engagement with my fiance. Service was great, server recommend the cheese platter with our wine, which we did not plan..."
Methta Manyvong
"My second favorite restaurant in town, only because you'll pay a pretty penny to eat there. Everything except the prices (which are understandable)..."
Nick Burdock
"Amazing food! Our server, Gina, was very helpful to my wife since she has food allergies. Her suggestions were..."
Alex Piedras
"Although it's a little bit pricey, it's definitely worth every nickel. Portions are ample and never been disappointed with the quality of both food..."
John Paul Herrig
"Great environment, food, staff and everything in between, I will recommend it to..."
Alfonso Sanchez
"My wife and I were lucky enough to have a fantastic dinner here with our lovely daughter Megan Bertling and her fiance Chris. The food and service..."
Ric Bertling
"My calamari and shrimp appetizer was the best..."
Marco Cruz
"Food was AMAZING. Probably the best all around meal I've had in a very long time. I got the 12oz filet and 16oz lobster tail with garlic mashed..."
Spencer Straight
"Wonderful meal and fantastic service!! A special shout out to Chuck for his phenomenal wine..."
Jessica Peter-Roberto
"My husband and I have been wanting to go to Splash for a long time, finally did last night and loved it. We had the best waiter Zachary. We will be..."
Rick Gale Butler
"We have gone here for our New Years eve date for the passed 4yrs since we have been a couple. Have never been..."
Brandon Cobb
"On 4/29/17, 3 friends and I ended my birthday week with a wonderful dinner at Splash! Jamie was our waitress. Ironically, she has been our waitress..."
Alissa Stoehr
"OMG what a great experience we had. The food spirits and staff were all exceptional. We will be talking about the evening we spent there for months..."
Glenda Newbanks
"Five Stars is not enough. Thanks for the fabulous night of fashion, glam and Iowa’s top mixologist,..."
Michele Zephier
"Waiter was so nice and knowledgeable! I had the Alaskan Crab Legs! So much meat, so worth the price! The owner was so great, and made us feel..."
Symphony Rae
"Will definitely be coming back! Very awesome place and amazing tasting food. Highly recommended for all seafood..."
Illya Davydov
"I've heard great things about this restaurant and all were true! I am a big sea-foodie and loved everything we ate for our first time here! Drinks:..."
Michelle Gode
"Spent our 33rd anniversary at Splash. Did our reservations on Open Table and mentioned our occasion, it was great to see a festive table and special..."
Tami Holubar
"A friend and I had lunch there, awesome! Food was awesome, staff was awesome, the best in every..."
Sandra McClure Hunter
"It was our first visit there and was our 29th anniversary. Our server,Jaime,was awesome. Best meal I have had in a very long..."
Brenda Krems Weinmeister
"Great Ambiance, food and service. What more could you ask..."
Kim O'Connor
"Splash is my go to destination for the perfect night to dine and have a great time. I love the environment and it's delicious cuisine. It surprises..."
Camille Renee
"Best seafood other than the coast. The sea food is so fresh it's the best around. Love..."
Nancy Weigel
"Our meals were delicious! I loved the colossal shrimp and the mashed sweet potatoes are to die..."
Penny Kerns
"Res ipsa loquitur. The Splash experience speaks for itself. All great. Makes me proud to be a New Yorker transplanted to..."
Richard Campagna
"Excellent seafood options - upscale food that is flavorful & filling. My anti-seafood company found the steak & bone-in pork chop options to be very..."
S D
"I really enjoyed the food. The waiter was also very professional and attentive. My wife and I definitely plan to come back. We got the lobster mac..."
Taylor Whitt
"Such amazing seafood! As fresh as you can possibly get this far away from the ocean. I can sea 😉 why this place is a such a foundational..."
Laura Hansen
"The wife and I stopped in for a nite out meal, and we were blown away. Our server was the 'bomb'. It is spendy but this is one of them times that you..."
Thomas Lafave
"What a perfect dinner oysters were on small side but delicious. Had the slash tuna which was phenomenal. Perfect wine recommendations for our meal...."
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"Favorite place for 3 years straight ...best food best service best bartenders by a million xoxo #salmonsoto #garlicchickenlinguini..."
Britt Davies Erickson
"We had a great meal. Crab cakes were awesome. Chic Soto was very good , my wife's chic Parm was huge and so good. Caesar salad was little bland..
The..."
Paul Sims
"My wife and I walk to dinner here when the weather is decent, and it's really really good! We always eat in the bar area, and love the pizza, prime..."
Joel Conner
"Christopher's is a wonderful place to have superb Italian food as well as American classics, and a great place to have a party too, with their..."
Wade Krieg
"Took my boyfriend here for his birthday. Food was delicious! I had the encrusted tilapia with red pepper sauce and he got prime rib. The waitress and..."
Kari Anne
"My husband & myself are frequent flyers at Christopher’s.!
Christopher’s is a charming Italian Restaurant that is family owned. Nestled in the..."
Pamela Burns
"Great staff, excellent food, love the atmosphere. I recommend this place to everyone I..."
Kevin Chenoweth
"I had the raspberry chicken salad. The chicken was crusted with crushed pecans and almonds. I think it was the best restaurant salad I've ever..."
Rita Tague Cue
"By far one of the best restaurants I have ever been too! All the bartenders are amazing! (Eric, Matt and Matt) and I have never tried anything there..."
"I like this place and it's my first time to come here. Old restored building but clean and love the decor. Great service. I had the chicken pesto..."
The BBQ Wizard
"This place was huge and busy, yet service did not lack anything... Great experience! Food was above average for pub. Everything seemed made in house..."
Erin
"Had a Cuban Press sandwich with fries on the side and a raspberry iced tea. Loved the food and iced tea. Definitely gonna be back for dinner soon...."
Jitendra Niberiya
"Very good brew pub. The Stout, IPA, and Brown Ale all were very good examples of their varietys. For dinner I had the Duck which was moist and not..."
Sean Gwin
"Stopped here for a cocktail and dessert: Red's Rye and the Ginger Beerchetta. Good ginger beer pairing I think.This looks like a nice place..."
Dfwdean
"We're from out of state and we think this is a real find. I loved my Tai Curry Scallops and Bill liked his Maple Pork Tenderloin. House brews were..."
Althea
"Another favorite!. Absolutely LOVE this place. The staff is SO nice... food and beer are excellent and atmosphere is comfortable. I'd definitely..."
GeauxSouthernBelle
"Great Atmosphere. I met my Aunt and Uncle for an early dinner on a Tuesday. The atmosphere was pleasant and I like how they have refurbished a..."
Larry
"Red. Curry. Scallops. Nuff..."
Amart80
"Best Moscow Mules. Cabco has the best Moscow Mules in..."
Sandy Long Thompson
"Best Margherita Pizza in DSM. Great Margherita pizza, best in town, awesome crust. Pretzels are sooo good too. Go @ the right time and they have 1/2..."
Iowiigian
"Pretty good food, but the fish and chips were nothing to write home..."
Trey
"Great for all occasions. What I like most about Court Avenue is it's accessibility. I've stopped in the bar for a quick, casual lunch (accompanied by..."
Michelle T
"Court Ave Brew. Delicious Food and..."
Kevin Potter
"Love this place. Took a couple of friend there from out of town, two thumbs up on the burgers & pizza. Oh and I love the Bloody Mary bar they have..."
Rondaroodle
"Great food, Great Beer!. CABCo is such a great place to hang out and have a couple hand crafted beers. Their food is amazing, no matter what you..."
Kris Porter
"Really nice place. The ambiance is fantastic. Set in a late 19th century building, the interior has been remodeled nicely. The beers were super..."
Keweenaw
"Great Atmosphere - Fab Beer. We decided to go to the Court Avenue Brewing Company late on a Sunday night, and there were two other people in the bar..."
Shortandhat.com
"Good Food, Good Atmosphere, Good Fun. If you're in downtown Des Moines, you gotta try Court Ave. You won't regret it. Great place to take clients or..."
BigDT
"Great food, service, and microbrews. Always a good selection of beer. The bar area is a fun place to hang out with friends while watching the game...."
Scott
"Court Avenue consistently stays in my Top 10 list year after year. Outstanding craft brewing, excellent food, warm atmosphere, and did I mention the..."
Rubezahl
"Amazing beer (if you like complex, dark beer, you'll love the Pointer Brown Ale). Amazing food. Great historic location. Downtown Des Moines is..."
Carrington Schaeffer
"Excellent food to complement the craft brews. Not only kid friendly but one of the finest culinary offerings of any brewery I have visited anywhere..."
J
"We had the flight of beer 8 4oz samples. Great tasting. We sat in the bar area, no waiting. Fantastic food. Get the pretzel as an appetizer and have..."
Sharon Simonick
"Pretty darned good. I enjoyed two of the specialty beers, la Fou and Breakfast Beer. La Fou, a Belgian-inspired beer, was aged in oak (?) casks and..."
Rick Herrera
"Great food, beer and service!. The atmosphere of the bar is really friendly and welcoming. Also, the food is a bit pricey but worth it. The brews on..."
Erin_elliott
"Great steaks! I had their filet and actually preferred it over 801... Top 5 places in DES..."
Whoisbrianbeyers
"Just went to bar. Martinis very good. The bar wait went out of their way to get us a bar stool. Very cool. Bartender very courtious and made a very..."
Tim Rortvedt
"Best on Court. This is the best restaurant on Court Ave, and on my top 10 list for Des Moines. While the menu feels a little short, I've never had..."
Tim
"....the building was beautiful, the interior was massive, and I really liked the look and feel of the place. The food was spot-on. I remember eating..."
Ken Kingery
"The Bruschetta was delicious, light, and was a perfect combination of textures. The drizzle of balsamic really added a pop of flavor that was great...."
Manon
"I wasn’t super hungry so I opted for the Sesame Tuna Salad, which was Seared sesame tuna over romaine, Asian vegetables, daikon sprouts, with a..."
"So many great food items. So many GF options!! Amazing wines. And occasional live music on a charming patio!
*Sometimes they run out of a menu item*..."
Barbie Bush
"Me and my wifes first visit here and was blown away by its all around service! Our waitress was polite and the food was great. Never thought I would..."
Cory Davis
"Great service. Nice patio. Salad was excellent but the Bloody Mary was awesome!! Will be back..."
Weedy Wiedemeier
"The food was excellent and we were treated like we were special .. customer service is a lost art and they found it..."
Linda Channell Pike
"The shrimp and grits were very tasty. I always love being served cold water in a heavy glass bottle. So refreshing. The bar tender waiting on a small..."
Wynn Gochenour
"My half glass of Moscato was $10, but I felt everything else was fair priced. Great food, Jazz, and..."
Jeremy Carter
"Great decor. Attentive wait staff. Excellent..."
Bruce Hinrichs
"Great food, service but a little noisy. I will go back again..."
John Fisher
"Peach Bellini & tacos were wonderful! Love the music, great..."
Maggie Bissell
"Excellent..."
David Gigstad
"We love it here! We also love Lisa as our waitress. She is amazing and knows exactly what we want and explains the new seasonal dishes when we want..."
Martha Aragon
"Fantastic food and spirits! Sat out on the patio in the rain....waitress was..."
Ruth Anderson
"Just ate at Louie's Wine Dive for the first time tonight. Our food was very good BUT our waiter John made the whole night. We will be going back..."
Pat Wallace
"Great experience celebrating a friend’s birthday!
My first time here but the birthday girl’s 100th visit. She loves it here.
Loved the guacamole..."
Christina White
"Went here for my prom dinner and it was delicious! They had the most amazing mock tails and my had ginger beer which was amazing since I haven’t..."
Hayden Bissinger
"Was recommended here by Shannon.
My husband and I had both of the chicken sandwiches, and both were SO GOOD!
The fries were delicious too.
The..."
Kelsey Poulsen
"Louie’s never disappoints. We go for brunch, dinner & drinks, drinks after dinner…
Atmosphere is fun, staff is always great, food is always..."
Adam C.
"The result of a spur of the moment date night destination, we tried Louie’s for dinner. They were completely booked and we did not have..."
Christian Johnson
"Fun, neighborhood bar & restaurant. Wonderful staff, nice little patio for outdoor seating & beignets for dessert. They make the beignets fresh, so..."
"Whenever I am in Des Moines it is always a treat to be able to stop by Noah's Ark Restaurant for a meal. It’s been open for decades and is one of..."
Brian R. Allen
"Add Noah's Ark Restaurant to our list of Des Moines staples. My husband and I had a delightful Valentine's eve dinner consisting of house salads and..."
Megan Spees McNeill
"So I am all about giving a good review when the time calls for it. Noah's Ark was wonderful! I loved the romantic nook they sat us in. We had a..."
Christine Joy Thompson
"I love this place, so much charm from way back. Atmosphere is nostalgic and lovely. Food is on point, dinner salads are always fresh which sadly..."
Julie Sable Pinegar
"Noah's has been one of our go-to restaurants for as long as I can remember. Wonderful pizza, pastas and the best burger in town. The best staff and..."
Ariel Minervini
"This has always been my favorite place to go when in town, now I love to make it a place to meet friends.
Great food and service
The blinking..."
Vickie Cutler-Shepherd
"We celebrated our 48th Anniverary with Noah’s last night. Service was wonderful food out of this world. 50 years ago we enjoyed the same world..."
Pamela Schmitz
"Great, friendly, unusually fast service and the food was beyond good. We had Pizza, Steak, and Chicken Livers.....best around anywhere.....they were..."
Robert Conrad
"My daughter is a very picky eater and when asked where she wanted to eat for her birthday, she chose Noah's Ark. She just turned 6 too. We had..."
Katrina Venus
"Delicious food and even better service!! Enjoyed everything from the toasted ravioli to the lasagna and the rolls are..."
Joseph Stout
"Noah's is wonderful. I love the pizza and of course everything else is good too. The service is always top notch. I always enjoy..."
Margie Byler
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