Best Salad in Des Moines

91 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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Aposto
Aposto
95/100 (1107 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
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Italian
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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..."
Nick Canney
The Cheese Shop
The Cheese Shop
94/100 (691 ratings)
Restaurants
Specialty Food Market
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
American
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Prosciutto
Sandwiches
Grilled cheese
Pasta
Salad
Mac and cheese
Toasts
Fondue
Sit down
American
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Takeout
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Alba
Alba
94/100 (1843 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
American
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Late Night
Breakfast
Drinks
Dinner
Burger
Hamburgers
Ribs
Prawns
Beef
Gazpacho
Bread Pudding
Hanger steak
Lobster
Pork Loin
Paella
Salad
Pork Cheeks
Scallops
Bruschette
Duck
Fish
Risotto
Pork
Salmon
Sit down
American
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"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..."
AshleyMarie Dail
Proof
Proof
93/100 (635 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Italian
American
Vegan Options
Spanish
French
Spanish
American
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Late Night
Drinks
Dinner
Lamb
Pork
Salad
Scallops
Duck
Sit down
American
French
Spanish
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Private Dining
Reservations
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Accepts Discover
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Drinks
Dinner
Late Night
Fine Dining
"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..."
Thomas Qin
Scenic Route Bakery
Scenic Route Bakery
93/100 (877 ratings)
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Dessert
Bakeries
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Cafe
American
Cafe
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Salad
Quiche
Sandwiches
Café
American
Café
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"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..."
Levi Pieper
Manhattan Deli
Manhattan Deli
93/100 (1395 ratings)
Restaurants
Deli
American
Deli
American
Lunch
Sandwiches
Salad
Hoagie
Fast food
American
Deli
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"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..."
Dennis Tesdell
St. Kilda
St. Kilda
93/100 (693 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
American
American
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Salad
Risotto
Salmon
Toasts
Café
American
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"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!..."
Pakky
Tursi's Latin King Italian Dining
Tursi's Latin King Italian Dining
92/100 (668 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Cannoli
Croquettes
Bruschette
Shrimp
Pesto
Beef
Chicken dishes
Pasta
Salad
Alfredo
Tiramisu
Meatballs
Lasagne
Sit down
Italian
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Oh my goodness....I think I was just in heaven! Hubby and I splurged a bit tonight. Tursi's Latin King. I ordered a Mango Martini...our waiter,..."
Debra Blair
"Fantastic Food no matter what you order, everything is delish! Highly recommend it, Tursi's has been a long time favorite for many people. It's no..."
Stephanie Beck
"Everything was delish and attention to detail was superb. We had the DeBergo and each bite melted in your mouth. House dressing for the salad, sour..."
Sherri Sage Selin
"The food was delicious and our waitress was great! She helped us with choices and was so friendly and accommodating and there were 8 of us. I’d..."
Crystal Davidson
"One of the best restaurants in Des Moines. We've eaten there many times and never have had a bad meal. I love the chicken spiedini and my husband..."
Sharon Grace Dunlop
"We had our rehearsal dinner here. Wonderful family to work with. We were able to do family style dining. And they blocked off a room for us. We also..."
Katrina Hansen
"We just got done with our Office Christmas Party. This was also my first time at Latin King. I could not have been more impressed. The staff was top..."
Amanda Fusaro
"No wait to get in. Tim, our waiter was very attentive. Food was delicious I had the pasta trio, I highly recommend it. My husband had lasagna and..."
Jody Saltzman McKeehan
"it was a great place food was hot and very very good the lady that waited on us was very kind and on the ball a great place to eat loved it..."
Barb Smith
"Tonight was our first visit. We were greeted with a friendly smile and immediately felt at ease. Our waitress was very attentive. The food was ..."
Edna Holland- Lyman
"Oh what a great lunch I enjoyed with family for my 88th birthday I had the salmon special and like I tell everyone never have I had a bad experience..."
Phyllis McIntosh
"Outstanding! ! The service, food and atmosphere are second to none. Always a great sign when the owner is out helping on the floor! ! Never have..."
Brenda Kosmach Malott
"My favorite Des Moines restaurant. I almost always get the chicken spiedini after the fried mozzarella. The house made creamy Parmesan salad dressing..."
Jane Hokanson Hawks
"I was there with 3 other people. Talk about treating you well. Got us in even when they were packed. We were treated like kings and queens. ..."
Robbie Zmolek
Django Restaurant
Django Restaurant
91/100 (3281 ratings)
Restaurants
French
French
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Pesto
Poutine
Sandwiches
Fish
Toasts
Oyster
Cheeseburger
Burger
Pork
Escargot
Calamari
Confit
Mussels
Cheesecakes
Tuna
Shrimp
Prosciutto
Calamares
Beef
Croque Monsieur
Salmon
Crab Cake
Lobster
Hanger steak
Cheesecake
Crepes
Foie gras
Pasta
Bouillabaisse
French Fries
Salad
Croque Madame
Crab
Beef Bourguignon
Coq au Vin
Scallops
Cakes
French Toast
Duck
Sit down
French
Private Dining
BYOB
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Menu items that are to die for: Grilled Niman Ranch Pork Chops: 2 giant pork chops served over a sweet potato hash. Recommend medium cooking..."
Kira Barker
"We were looking for a new place to add to our mix for dinner and cocktails. We had been recommended by several people to give it a shot and we were..."
Tom Hudson
"We made a reservation when it was announced that Django was closing. Our dinner last night was one of the best we have had. Our favorite server Lou..."
Kathy Rae Ritzler
"I went there this weekend for my Anniversary and the food was amazing, and we had a wonderful waiter! We had Fried Calamari, and the mussels Diablo..."
Courtney Anderson
"My husband and I celebrated our Anniversary at Django last evening and had the best service!! From wine & cheese platter at the bar to the service..."
Sarah Beth Kessler
"A favorite restaurant anywhere I travel. When I’m in town, this is a must visit spot. There are so many fantastic things to try here, however, the..."
Scott S. Waschitz
"We enjoyed an excellent meal and unique mixed drinks. Many wonderful options. Our server, Taylor, was awesome - very friendly &..."
Tami Jo Wagner Pink
"I think is a great place. To bad it is closing Grandson Charles took good care of me. The staff & patrons were very friendly.😀 Three cheers for..."
Patricia Gunville
"Great unique food with an amazing flavor profile! You can tell they pick fresh ingredients and do not take any short cuts. The waiter was amazing...."
Danie Marie Bowman Kramme
"Went to Django tonight, and it was beyond amazing! I DO NOT ever write reviews but I couldn't not say something about how amazing our waitress, Kira,..."
Janelle Ellis Ordway
"Amazing food and service. Waitress was very knowledgeable with the wine and oysters. The duck and scallops were perfect. And cheesecake also..."
Dawn Filson
"Perfect circumstance, Perfect dishes, and Perfect server. Those three combo are matched with my favor. I strongly recommend this place for your..."
IOWA COWBOY
"Visited Iowa in Oct.2021. We were trying new cuisine and was led to this place. The outer and inner appearance of the restaurant was hip and cool,..."
Kimberly Hawkins
"All of the food was honestly incredible ranging from the appetizers: bread and cheese plate and crispy onion rings to the entree: salmon to the..."
Cat Powell
"Delicious food, nice staff, good atmosphere. Waitress forgot to get us one of our drinks so she comped a dessert for us; that made us feel valued...."
Ben Glover
"Great food, drinks, and service during our first time here! Updated - our second time here in sept 2021 was equally as great! We tried new foods..."
Dave Donahue
"Came in to just have drinks while waiting on a dinner reservation at another restaurant. To my surprise, the place was so nice. Sat at the bar to..."
Carolyn Cacal
Iowa Taproom
Iowa Taproom
91/100 (233 ratings)
Bars & Pubs
Restaurants
Bars & Pubs
Bar
Bar
Pub
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
American
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Dinner
Pork Tenderloin
Fish
Sandwiches
Burger
Pork
Fish & chips
Meatloaf
Salad
Wings
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Chicken Sandwich
Bar
Pub
American
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We were so happy choosing the Iowa Taproom for our wedding ceremony and reception! Working with Brenna and Tory was great, they have stellar..."
Brianna Christianson
"The Iowa Taproom in the Des Moines East Village is always a great place for good food and the beer selection is outstanding. I have been here several..."
Adam C.
"Had a real nice meal at The Iowa Taproom this past Saturday. I would say that the place was just over 1/2 full at around 11:30am, and yes, we've..."
Bob Kramer
"My best friend got married here in April. Everything went perfectly. The crew there laid out everything in a way that let the people traffic flow..."
Christopher Atkinson
"Welcome to the bridge of the Starship Beer. We went here on back to back days. Our server was Ryan who spoiled us. There is no way to describe the..."
Kevin Andrews
Exile Brewing Company
Exile Brewing Company
91/100 (1992 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
American
Vegan Options
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Late Night
Dinner
Calamares
Salmon
Sandwiches
Cheeseburger
Burger
Fish & Chips
Fish & chips
French Fries
Pretzel
Chicken Sandwich
Beef
Fried pickles
Pesto
Fish
Pasta
Pork
Salad
Mac and cheese
Calamari
Sit down
Bar
American
Pub
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Mid-range
"My husband and I have been going to Exile for years. Exile is a go-to for us when we want good beer and good food at a good price. Staff has always..."
Christina McCleary
"Wish we were hungry because the food smelled good. May have to go back just to have food with my beer next time. Still give them 5 stars for the..."
Tam Henders
"Exile was a good place to eat & grab a drink. I got the exile chicken sandwich & it was very good! The fries were also good & the atmosphere is that..."
Shane Howard
"Fun brewery restaurant. Definitely not the best craft beer in town, but perfectly respectable especially for a larger microbrewery. Food is upscale..."
Dave Donahue
"Beer was awesome! Cocktails were also very inventive and delicious! Food was made exactly the way I requested! The Christmas decorations for the..."
Melinda Bianchi
"Great beer pub in downtown Des Moines. The brews were cold and tasty and we had a good meal out on their patio. Nice spot to..."
Robert Snow
"This past weekend I was lucky enough to propose to my girlfriend Paige on the patio at Exile. I emailed in to inquire about making arrangements on..."
Ryan Gehlsen
High Life Lounge
High Life Lounge
90/100 (2892 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
American
American
Lunch
Dinner
Burger
Tater tots
Beef
Meatloaf
Salad
Wings
Burrito
Sit down
American
Bar
Pub
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Lunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"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..."
James Ehrlich
Via Marina Wood Fired Pizza & Italian Cafe
Via Marina Wood Fired Pizza & Italian Cafe
90/100 (887 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Pizza
Italian
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Salad
Pesto
Sit down
Italian
Pizza
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"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..."
Colleen Thomas
Tumea & Sons Restaurant
Tumea & Sons Restaurant
90/100 (362 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Pesto
Pasta
Salad
Calamari
Calamares
Alfredo
Meatballs
Lasagne
Sit down
Italian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Bianchi's Hilltop Lounge & Restaurant
Bianchi's Hilltop Lounge & Restaurant
90/100 (186 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Pizza
American
Italian
American
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Salad
Sit down
American
Pizza
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Fong's Pizza
Fong's Pizza
90/100 (1956 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Asian
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Crab Rangoon
Pork
Beef
Salad
Chili
Crab
Alfredo
Sit down
Pizza
Asian
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Accepts Discover
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Mid-range
"First time here and I have a strong love for all things pizza some of the best pizza and food I have ever eaten!!!!! The music and vibe is pretty on..."
Brittni Nicole
"My fiancé and I went for lunch yesterday while traveling from Austin to Wisconsin. We got two of the tiki drinks (of course two with souvenir mugs!)..."
Allison Eve Walker
"This pizza was really great, and the drink was excellent! Their late night slices were only $3.25. And I had the Scuba Steve for $7, which was so..."
Whitney Vaez
"Had a great evening! Saw the name of the place and thought it was worth a try. So glad we did. We had the Crab Rangoon Pizza and the Thai Chicken..."
Terri Evans
"The General Tso’s Chicken Pizza is awesome! They have several local brews on tap. Chinese pizza sounds weird, but it is amazing. Great thin crust..."
D C
"Funky and unique joint. Tiki drinks were a bit sweet, but boozy photogenic. Pizza rolls were amazing. Pizza itself is thinner crust with lots of fun..."
Nikolus Pangonis
"I came to Des Moines for a wedding earlier this year, and this is one of the places that popped up on a few sources I was researching. If you go and..."
Christopher Atkinson
"Had an amazing orange chicken pizza. Drinks were great. Food was great. Wait staff was fun and fast. 1st time here (from Minneapolis). Would..."
Jimmy Christensen
"Have the Crab Rangoon pizza!!! Also had the General Tso chicken pizza..... Spicy! Great place, great atmosphere. Brought our NYC kids... One was..."
Kathy Polson
"Unique place. Lots of menu items I haven’t seen anywhere else. Sriracha Cheese Curds - really good. General Tso’s chicken pizza - loved..."
Zachary Cheatham
"Great atmosphere and unique delicious pizza flavors. The mix drinks were amazing as well. A must try if your in the..."
Quick Sand Tacoma
Palmer's Deli & Market
Palmer's Deli & Market
90/100 (1187 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Soups
Soups
Vegan Options
Cafe
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Sandwiches
Salad
American
Soups
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"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..."
John Brazeal Jr
Roca
Roca
89/100 (1126 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
American
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
American
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Dinner
Lettuce Wraps
Pork
Shrimp
Salad
Crab
Scallops
Salmon
Tapas
Tacos
Sit down
Bar
American
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Had dinner here last night for the first time. Loved it! The atmosphere was perfect, I love the way the place is decorated, the food was all..."
Lene Lox
"My wife and I have dined here now 3 or 4 times in the last 2 years. We've typically ordered 2 or 3 dishes, and 2 drinks each on each occasion. To..."
Eugene T. Hibbs
"This was legitimately some of the best food I've ever had in my life, and I am absolutely devastated that it's three and a half hours away from where..."
Edward Timothy Moore
"Food & Service were both Excellent! Was a nice evening, & we were able to sit outside! Farm to table & not the every day menu! Great experience & fun..."
Lisa Creasey
"Outstanding service and very nice bartender as we sat at the bar on a Thursday. Very attentive server that offered great recommendations. The..."
Phil K. James
"Had lunch here this afternoon and it was delicious as usual! I highly recommend the hummus trio. The drinks are always on point, servers are..."
Angelika Christa Parramore-Kappel
"Had the specialty cocktail, apple wood smoke infused Bullit Bourbon with Blue Cheese stuffed olives and assortment of tapes!!! Salmon bruschetta a..."
Kathi Abshire
"We started with Hoison beef skewers and Walleye tacos - fabulous! Then Pork medallions with Poblano corn and the Brussels Sprouts - way fabulous!..."
Jo Ford
"Had an issue with our reservation of 8 for my buddy’s 29th birthday, the head chef took great care of us (extremely personable) told us the history..."
Cole Potter
"The best beef brisket I've ever tasted. And I've spent several weeks in Texas. The jalapeño and cheddar stuffed buffalo sausage was excellent as..."
David Fell
"Amazing food with a unique atmosphere. More modern food with tasty tweak to each dish. The food is a little pricey but totally worth it. The black..."
Robert Smith
"Perfect atmosphere for great food and wine! Reminds me of a great wine bar restaurant in New Orleans with the exposed brick wall! Nice surprise on..."
Kevin Nebola
"Finally another bar that understands drinks and proper preparation. Food? Who cares the drinks alone are worth the trip. Great..."
Witt
"Had dinner at RoCA last night and it was phenomenal. We had been looking at the menu online and had several smaller dishes picked out, but when we..."
Mike Mann
"Ribeye and Mac and cheese apps are delicious! Stuffed pork chop entree is tender and the cocktails are great. Would definitely go..."
Reviewmaster
"Great ambiance and vibe to the restaurant as a whole. Place was pretty busy and only a few 2 person tables were open at 6pm. I went and sat at the..."
Joshua Salley
"REALLY great food and cocktails. We enjoyed sampling different drinks and couldn't resist dessert. Everything was amazing and the service was spot..."
Janis Taylor
"Came here for a birthday dinner and it was an amazing experience. We enjoyed every detail included in the entree, shared plates and drinks. Can't..."
Yvonne Huang
"Small restaurant with a chill atmosphere. Great food, unique drinks and friendly service! A great spot if you are out for a date night or a small..."
Heather Eckler
"Went there last night and it was awesome! Abby and Devin were the bartenders and there recommendations were awesome, also very friendly! Highly..."
Travis Hagert
"Wow food was just amazing. Drinks were amazing. Smoked cocktails!!! We had a party of 4 and went with shareable plates. Everything we ordered was..."
Travis Allen
"Always incredible food. Absolutely love this place. Atmosphere is busy and loud, but so am I, so I enjoy it. The service has always been solid. All..."
Bryan York
La Mie Bakery
La Mie Bakery
89/100 (729 ratings)
Dessert
Bakeries
Quick Bites
Soups
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
French
Gluten Free Options
Soups
American
American
Cafe
Vegan Options
French
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
French Toast
Toasts
Omelette
Baguette
Salad
Quiche
Tuna
Macarons
Salmon
Macaroons
Cakes
Sandwiches
Sit down
American
French
Café
Soups
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"Best bakery in Des Moines. Incredibly well made pastries, desserts, breads, and sandwiches. I've liked everything on the menu so far. Everything..."
Brad Kosar
"What a delightful and delicious eatery. Every time I travel I'm always looking for a change of pace and La Mie did not disappoint! Delicious..."
Steve P
"I didn’t expect the place to be a sit-down. The atmosphere was lively. The line was fast. We got the caramel cheesecake, New York cheesecake,..."
Maudie
"Excellent. One of the best I’ve been to. Highly recommended. The omelettes are to die for, very authentic! The coffee is great too, they also..."
C J
"We came on a beautiful autumn Saturday morning. The place was packed with long lines (but fairly moving fast!) at the coffee and bakery sections...."
Jay “AbulJouj” Ghazali
"Delicious pastries and high quality espresso! The wait for a table was short and staff members were kind and friendly. We will definitely be..."
Sydney Fink
"Whether it is the smell that brings you in from the street or your past experience that forces you to go back, La Mie is a place that you can’t..."
Julie Bacon
"I enjoyed the food. Wasn’t as impressive as I hoped. Not super friendly. Could be cleaner. Very fast service and many options between the bakery..."
Madelyn
801 Chophouse
801 Chophouse
89/100 (3409 ratings)
Restaurants
Steakhouse
Steakhouse
American
Gluten Free Options
American
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Dinner
Cheesecake
Crab Legs
Filet Mignon
Shrimp
Beef
Cheesecakes
Lobster
Creme Brulee
Salad
Cakes
Lamb
Crab
Fish
Scallops
Pork
Oyster
Crème Brulée
Calamari
Calamares
Salmon
Crab Cake
Sit down
American
Steakhouse
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Fine Dining
"Oh my. I am glad I set this restaurant for a very important business meeting. Why? Because everything was perfect. Excellent service, amazing food,..."
Ted Phillips
"Dinner last night was fantastic. They stayed open late for our group of people. Service was top notch, the food came out fast, hot, and..."
Andrew Ungs
"Have taken my wife here the last two years for her birthday and have absolutely loved it! Thank you to the staff for making the occasion so special..."
Michael E Davies
"Great service. Amazing..."
Alexis Dawson
"One of the best meals I've ever experienced, staff was..."
TJ Wermers
"Best Restaurant in town. ..."
Matt Overton
"Best staff best food in the..."
Todd Petrowsky
"The food was amazing. The wine list was overwhelming with options. The server was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful with delicious suggestions...."
Brad Pollock
"Let's start with the giant seafood bowl, all of the seafood was amazing and on point. The lobster was incredible and the oysters were amazing and the..."
Tony Chiappetta
"I’ve Been to 801 right at about 10 times now. Couple times as a large group, but mostly just with my wife or another couple. Out of all of the..."
Blake Overton Mortgage Team
"Sat at the bar and Drew made me feel right at home! This is a classic steakhouse--wood panels, awesome bar, great beef offerings with shareable..."
Tony Davis
"Okay, I can honestly say that this is one of my very favorite restaurants in all my travels all across the United States. Keep in mind it's pricey...."
Doug Griffiths
"Our second visit and just as memorable as the first. This is a truly wonderful restaurant. Food, service, ambience: all great. Our server, Zach, was..."
Richard Greensted
"I’m super sad I didn’t take more pictures of this amazing place. We came for a birthday date and everything was perfect! Our sever Zack was..."
Megan Ratliff-Rader
"Could rave for days about my experience. Collin our server deserves more than whatever he's paid!! He was prompt, super helpful and very welcoming...."
Layla Sollazzo
Big Al's Bbq & Catering
Big Al's Bbq & Catering
89/100 (1740 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
Bar
Pub
Barbecue
American
American
Lunch
Dinner
Beef
Salad
Wings
Ribs
Pork
American
Barbecue
Bar
Pub
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Jethro's Bbq
Jethro's Bbq
88/100 (4290 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
Bar
Gluten Free Options
American
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Dinner
Ribs
Nachos
Sandwiches
Burger
Pork Tenderloin
Fried pickles
Waffle Fries
Baby Back Ribs
Fried cheese
Beef
Pasta
Salad
Wings
Mac and cheese
Crab
"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..."
Judi Roux-Bohn
Simon's J Benjamin's
Simon's J Benjamin's
88/100 (245 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
American
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Bruschette
Pesto
Shrimp
Salad
Salmon
Alfredo
Lasagne
Lamb
Sit down
Italian
American
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Takeout
Live Music
Jazz Bar
Dinner
Mid-range
"The negative review on here compelled me to give a  different perspective.  I think Simon's J Benjamin's is absolutely awesome! Simon is great and..."
Kat O'Brien
"Me and my wife had dinner here tonight and it was great. We had been recommend this place by some friends and decided to try it out. It was small but..."
Craig Bennett
"Wow!. What a great experience! Being a first time customer, I was really amazed!! The food was great, no doubt about that! The owner treated his..."
Abby Jones
"I would of taken a picture of my cordon bleu but I devoured it. The food was juicy and full of flavor. My vegetable side was asparagus and it was..."
Andrew Cash
"One of the best hidden jem's in the city. The food and service are phenominal and the price makes you want to dine frequently. When you walk in you..."
Brandon Fahey
"Great Food, Friendly Service. This quaint and quiet place is a small corner restaurant that one might easily pass right by. However, should one take..."
Andrew Lewis
"Great Food and Owner. Our friends recently recommended this restaurant. The restaurant is small but it has the best pizza and friendliest wait staff..."
Travis
"Love it!. J Benjamin's is now called Simons. My husband and I have tried every item on the menu. The steak Deburgo is amazing along with the pork..."
Pamala Smithson
"Love,Love, Love J Benjamins!! Delicious food, great service (very nice people!) and bonus- they have a nice array of fish in the fish tank. My kids..."
Sarah Vorm
Flying Mango
Flying Mango
88/100 (2698 ratings)
Restaurants
Cajun & Creole
Gluten Free Options
Barbecue
American
Cajun & Creole
Barbecue
American
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Crawfish
Catfish
Shrimp
Beef
Red Beans and Rice
Pasta
Andouille
Salad
Pesto
Wings
Fish
Pork
Mussels
Tapas
Tacos
Ribs
Surf And Turf
Bread Pudding
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Cajun & Creole
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Mid-range
"All I can say is, the best bbq in town. Great service and food. Worth the wait on a busy nite. A real treat, can't wait until I go back to Iowa in..."
MarioMtl
"Pleasantly surprised. I had no idea what to expect when I first came here. I knew that flying mango was more of some sort of fancy bbq joint but I..."
Darikababyydee
"Love it!. Went here with my wife and some friends a few months ago and absolutely loved it! One of our favorites places in Des Moines. Their food is..."
Matt Beglinger
"Flying Fruit. The Flying Mango sits in a neighborhood setting in the MECCA of FINE DINING (Beaverdale Iowa).Immediately the color and the..."
DanO
"Wow! Food, drinks and service were amazing. The owner is so involved with everything. We love love love this incredible delicious place. This place..."
Jessica Irizarry
"My favorite restaurant in Des Moines can't say anything bad about it. 5..."
Michele Haynes Battani
"Dinner. Completely amazed with the taste, service and all the personality they put into the "Flying Mango". We ordered the brisket and ribs and were..."
Rhonda
"Best restaurant in the Metro. Reasonable prices, great atmosphere, even better food. Puts Jethros BBQ to..."
Mik
"Great find!. I've driven past Flying Mango a million times, and finally decided to stop in for dinner. It is a small, quaint place that is dimly lit,..."
Michelle T
"Always good. You can't best the..."
Scott Berry
"I had the three meat and my friend had the chicken and I was amazed at the tenderness of t brisket and ow the meat came off the rib bones put that..."
Ken
"Sumptuous. You have GOT to try this place!! The best barbeque in Des Moines hands down!! My fav is the pulled pork sandwich topped with coleslaw...."
Kristin Davis Baird
"A Neighborhood Gem. Carol and I are Foodies and newcomers to Iowa from the Chicago area, and we have been actively researching area restaurants to..."
Chuckster
"I was trying not to over use "Really" in the title to say how good the food is.. Awesome food, but I wish the place was bigger. This place gets..."
Perry Thompson
"I don't eat meat but I've heard it is really good. My mom knows the manerger or the owner and he is super..."
Mary Beth
"Awesome service!. We had a little trouble with our reservation (party of 7 for a Fri night), but they made it right and got us in very quickly. The..."
Clivemomandcpa
"Excellent!. Friends brought us to the Flying Mango recently and the flavors in the air had my mouth watering before we even got inside. The creative..."
Topcat
"Best Restaurant, Period. Best service, best food, best atmosphere, awesome drink selection and affordable wine. The owner is so friendly and there..."
Beaverdalediner
"Memphis ain't got nothin' on the Mango. Let me say upfront that I LOVE Memphis-style ribs. I've eaten them multiple times at the Rendezvous and..."
Teej
"Too Yummy!. Yum!!! My cousin brought me here because it's her favorite restaurant. I loved it!! I had a hard time choosing what to get because..."
Maddison
"Outstanding. Food and service were excellent - by far the best brisket and ribs we have ever had. The atmosphere and staff are both outstanding as..."
Al
"You Won't Want to Miss This. The Flying Mango is by far my FAVORITE restaurant in the Des Moines area. It's kind of like a mixture of caribbean,..."
Meg
"Good stuff. Food quality was very good across all entrees at our table. Ribs and brisket were certainly better than most restaurants..."
Patrick
"Tasty cajun and southern fare. Amazing red beans and rice. My chicken creole lacked any chicken, as did my fellow diner's dish, however, we both left..."
Ryan
"Love It!!. I love this place. The food is delish and always cooked perfect. Atmosphere there is really neat and I recommend it to all my..."
KShell
"Mmmm! I keep going back for the ribs - best in Des Moines - he always gets the brisket! Both worth the 45 weekend wait - or pick it up to take home...."
Aluminum Cloud
"I went there with my dad, stepmom, and wife. My wife said she would give it 4 1/2 stars. The service was a bit slow that night, we ordered an..."
Alex Bardole
"Absolutely Incredible!. I was in Des Moines in June and found the Flying Mango on urbanspoon before my trip. What a fortunate..."
Noah011
"Warm, friendly neighborhood place with the best BBQ beef brisket anywhere. Great beer choices..."
Gayleb
"My wife and I have been dining here for the last 5 years and this one of our favorite restaurants in the Des Moines area.  We like to reserve visits..."
Coryeats
"Finally got in to eat at this place and the wait was worth it. As you can see by my rating I loved my overall experience but not everything was..."
Mahlon White
"I'm so glad they have opened their doors again. Definitely one of our favorite places to go and eat without the kids (although they do have a good..."
Christina C
"A little confused at first by the market prices and of-the-day items, but our waitress was quite helpful. Great sauces and flavors! Overall it was..."
Adrianna Elzinga
"Local friends have long recommended the Mango. Finally got there last night, and it definitely lived up to the billing. We got the smoked chicken..."
bryce bergman
"Some of the best smoked food I've ever had. Unique sides are outstanding. A lot of great Cajun flavors. Staff has a cool vibe and are very..."
Colby Kessler
"Excellent! Very happy that I stopped here on my way through town. Some of the best cornbread I’ve ever had — and the ribs and lamb tacos were..."
Trevor Johnson
"Flying Mango is full of surprises! Don't let the drab exterior and location keep you away. Inside you'll find a clean modern eatery crammed with..."
Brian Bopp
Francie's
Francie's
88/100 (728 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
American
American
Lunch
Dinner
Sandwiches
Burger
Salad
Wings
French Dip
Sit down
American
Bar
Pub
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Such a cool place. Has a great vibe to it and that’s only accentuated by the friendly staff and incredible food. Always have good beer on tap...."
Joe Clark
"As always, best place for a burger or a Reuben, cold beer, cocktail, and excellent..."
Nancy Aleccia
"Chicken Philly is the best Philly sandwich around. Pair it with the cole slaw or cottage cheese and an Exile Ruthie or Confluence Brewing Des Moines..."
Andy Kirsis
"Started with the Garlic Foccia bread app, absolutely fantastic. Soft bread, great marinara, pepper jack cheese? Perfect flavor. Next, I enjoyed a..."
Marcus Littleton
"Love this place! Great food, great staff and great atmosphere!! Highly..."
Julie Kidney-Kaster
"I have always received excellent service from the wait staff and I’ve never had a bad meal! Definitely one of my favorite places to go do..."
Tamara Flores
"Excellent food ,fast service even when packed! !!! Fun place to go!! Highly recommend!..."
Marialice Fecht
"What a great place, staff is so accommodating and pleasant, the food is AWESOME! Had the French dip and a side salad, daughter had a cheddar burger..."
Kelly Schultz
"This is our favorite place to go for burgers, wings, fries and beer! We go at least once a week and are never disappointed! Love..."
Corina Barry
"We had 7 there for dinner Saturday night. The service was great and everyone loved there dinner. My hamburger saw the best I've had for a long time...."
Jane Ornduff Ireland
"Awesome employes, amazing food, an excellent waiting staff ! We will indeed be back again..."
Stephanie Klos
"The Francie's crew killed it. We brought our whole 8U softball team full of 8 and 9 year olds and all their parents. Over 20 seats. They were..."
Riley Goettsch
"Great local bar with great food. Loved their beef..."
Dan Godfrey
"Good food and service was great I had the queso burger and it was an open faced burger which was a bit of a surprise but a good one. Fries were good..."
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"My wife and I had a Chicken Philly and a Cuban and they were both awesome! The chips were really good but we were mixed on the cheese. My only..."
Vikings Fan
"Great food and great service, the place was busy yet everything flowed very nicely. The food was awesome with everything house made and everyone in..."
Florida ABATE State VP
"I absolutely love coming here. We got to sit out on the patio this time! We had the best waitress, Lauri. We absolutely love when we get sat in her..."
Kelli Brooker
"A longtime bar & grill on the south side of Des Moines. Friendly staff, great nachos and a small but lively atmosphere make this place great. Has a..."
Jason Mongar
"I love this place from the ambience to the food. I have never had a problem with anything at Francies. It is always a good bet for some killer food..."
Robert Maudlin
"Great food, personable and efficient staff mde this a very good experience . It"s a fun, friendly..."
Bev Woods
Wally's Chowder House
Wally's Chowder House
88/100 (5370 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Soups
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Seafood
Bar
American
Soups
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Dinner
French Fries
Crab Leg Fettuccine
Oyster
Prawns
Maine Lobster Tail Giant 12-14 Oz
Calamari
Cheeseburger
Burger
Carrot Cake
Garlic Cheese Bread Full Order
Calamares
Margaritas
Hamburgers
Cobb Salad
Salmon
Seafood Fettuccine
Tartar Sauce
Cakes
Combo Platter
Pesto
Shrimp & Chip Fresco
Coconut Prawns
Fish
World's Best Crab Cakes
Crab Cake
Chowder
Root Beer Float
Shrimp
Dungeness Crab Salad Regular
Fish & Chips
Razor Clams
Lobster
Tapas
Fresh Halibut
Pasta
Fish Taco
Clam Chowder Soup
Salad
Tacos
Almond Crusted Halibut
Clam Chowder
Crab Legs
Bay Shrimp Cocktail
Cod
Coconut Cream Pie Slice
Crab
Halibut
Kids Clam Strips
Scallops
Fish & chips
Great Chowder
Clams
Sit down
American
Soups
Bar
Seafood
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Waterfront
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Smokey Row Coffee Co.
Smokey Row Coffee Co.
88/100 (3401 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
American
Cafe
Cafe
American
Breakfast
Lunch
Burger
Salad
Ice Cream
Sandwiches
Sit down
Café
American
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Best coffee house ever! All of my out-of-town friends and family can't wait to go to Smokey Row when they visit. Ever tried their Andes Mint Pie? ..."
Carrie Elzey Wray
Gusto Pizza
Gusto Pizza
87/100 (1712 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Pizza
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Sandwiches
Pasta
Salad
Pesto
Sit down
Italian
Pizza
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
South Union Bread Cafe
South Union Bread Cafe
87/100 (2075 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Soups
American
Deli
Cafe
Cafe
Deli
Soups
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Sandwiches
Salad
Roast Beef
Focaccia
Café
American
Soups
Deli
Café
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Mid-range
"The long line moved quickly & the wait for the food was just long enough to get my side soup and drink. Food was amazing, as..."
Jessie Leonard
"First time here I had the chicken pesto sandwich. Amazingly good! The bread is homemade and..."
Michelle Gode
"Hot Italian is always my go to sandwich. When ever I come to town I stop even though I moved..."
Kevin Clark
"Best sandwich in the Des Moines metro. Eat there every chance I..."
John C. Miller
"Fantastic place to eat! It's worth the stop downtown Des Moines,..."
Brock Bailey
"Has the best sandwiches I have ever ate. They even give you a little thing of bread as an..."
Bryant Buelow
"One of my favorite places to eat. I highly recommend..."
Jim DeHeer
"They have the best bread in Des Moines. Made my husband order it for his..."
Dara Teno-Comstock
"LOVE the chicken BLT salad! And the chipotle dressing is..."
Brittny Campbell
"Love it!!! I could eat it everyday! My favorite is the turkey pepper cheese with the potato pepper cheese..."
Jessica Gina-Marie Williams
"GREAT sandwiches and bread. Highly recommended if you're downtown during..."
Josh Larson
"Absolutely delicious..."
Kelli Ann Edmond
"Three words; Local, fresh, mouthwatering. Our favorite lunch spot in DSM. The hot sandwiches are delicious and the potato pepper jack soup is to die..."
Brittany Roseke
"You want a sandwich and you appreciate the bread it comes on as a top priority. This is your place. Bread is outstanding, the sandwich insides are..."
Joseph Perez
"Best bread I have ever had! Had this for the first time today for my co-workers and I, and everyone was more than impressed. The bread is just so..."
Jake Stephens
"Triple pepper sandwich was amazing. Incredible variety of chips and a nice spot for lunch mid workday. One of my favorite workday spots to..."
Isaac Slings
"I had the George’s Special and it was amazing. The combination of flavors was perfection. I highly recommend if you like Which Wich but a lot..."
Ella Duenas
"Often imitated, but never duplicated. South Union is the original ciabatta bread sandwich shop. I have been coming here for years and you can always..."
Thai B
"Best sandwiches ever! Service was also..."
Lisa Ferrari
"The Sicilian is the best sandwich there, but you won't find it on the..."
Steven Martinez
Americana Restaurant And Lounge
Americana Restaurant And Lounge
87/100 (1431 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Bar
Steakhouse
American
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Steakhouse
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Late Night
Breakfast
Brunch
Dinner
Crepes
Mac and cheese
Cakes
Sandwiches
Lamb
Crab
Burger
Pesto
Scallops
Grilled cheese
Pork
Salmon
Tacos
Shrimp
Toasts
Waffles
Pancakes
Waffles & Crepes
Crab Rangoon
Pasta
Bread Pudding
Meatloaf
Lettuce Wraps
Salad
Sit down
Bar
Steakhouse
American
Wheelchair Accessible
Street Parking
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Takeout
Reservations
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Accepts Visa
Table Service
Accepts American Express
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"Americana has become a staple for our family. Affordable kids menu. Delicious entres and desserts.The service is professional. Highly recommend..."
Knut Brown
"I’ve had lunch a few times at Americana but this was a first time having dinner. Prime rib was great. Not the best I’ve ever had, but really..."
Blake Overton Mortgage Team
"The best Bloody Mary bar in the world! Best diy Bloody Mary. Awesome brunch. Good food. Amazing service. The prices are really cheap. There is just..."
Ivan Martirosov
"Came in for brunch with a big group (8 adults & 5 kids). Had a reservation and was able to get seated in the upstairs quickly. The brunch buffet..."
Pete Blagoev
"One of my favorite places for brunch. Love the whole self-serving concept and bottomless drinks! Definitely make a reservation on..."
Melinda Bianchi
"Americana is an amazing steakhouse and American classic fusion restaurant. Everything on the menu is a great choice, and you’ll be surprised how..."
Jordan Campbell
"Very nice ambiance. Overlooking art museum park and downtown skyscrapers. Good drinks. Nice food selection everything we tried was good and well..."
Michele Pellizzon