Best Mac and cheese in Des Moines

10 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 Cheese Shop
The Cheese Shop
94/100 (691 ratings)
Specialty Food Market
Restaurants
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Fondue
Prosciutto
Sandwiches
Grilled cheese
Pasta
Salad
Mac and cheese
Toasts
Sit down
American
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Takeout
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Exile Brewing Company
Exile Brewing Company
91/100 (1992 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
Pub
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Mac and cheese
Calamari
Calamares
Fish & chips
Salmon
Sandwiches
Cheeseburger
Fish & Chips
Burger
French Fries
Pretzel
Beef
Chicken Sandwich
Fried pickles
Pesto
Pasta
Fish
Salad
Pork
Sit down
Bar
Pub
American
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
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
Jethro's Bbq
Jethro's Bbq
88/100 (4290 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
American
Barbecue
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Ribs
Nachos
Sandwiches
Pork Tenderloin
Burger
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
Americana Restaurant And Lounge
Americana Restaurant And Lounge
87/100 (1431 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Steakhouse
American
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Steakhouse
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Breakfast
Brunch
Meatloaf
Bread Pudding
Lettuce Wraps
Salad
Crepes
Mac and cheese
Cakes
Lamb
Crab
Sandwiches
Pesto
Scallops
Burger
Pork
Salmon
Grilled cheese
Tacos
Shrimp
Toasts
Pancakes
Waffles
Waffles & Crepes
Pasta
Crab Rangoon
Sit down
American
Bar
Steakhouse
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Takeout
Reservations
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Street Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Discover
Late Night
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
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
The Cheese Bar
The Cheese Bar
87/100 (906 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Wine Bar
Gastropub
American
Wine Bar
Gastropub
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Sandwiches
Grilled cheese
Pasta
Mac and cheese
American
Wine Bar
Gastropub
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"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...."
Cater Canyon
Bubba
Bubba
87/100 (4365 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Gluten Free Options
American
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Ribs
Burger
Chicken And Waffles
Waffles
Shrimp
Crawfish
Catfish
Chicken fried steak
Shrimp and Grits
Pasta
Pimento Cheese
Meatloaf
Bananas Foster
Salad
Cakes
Fish
Mac and cheese
Pork
Crab
American
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"The owner and staff make this place such a comfortable and welcoming place to dine, the food is comfort food at its best it warms your soul. A must..."
Andrew Sayasane
"I come to Des Moines about twice a year and this was easily the best restaurant that I’ve been to here. The southern food menu is excellent and the..."
Gustavo Camacho
"Excellent southern menu. We were impressed with the quality of everything we ate. Having eaten in many restaurants in the south, we have struggled..."
Cindy Green
"4 of us were visiting from San Francisco, Chicago, Portland and LA and wanted to find a cool, fun spot in DT Des Moines. Bubba sounded fun so we..."
Richard Glaser
"You have no idea what you are missing! This place may look fancy on outside and inside but food is more down home cooking southern meal comfort food...."
Nicholas S. Czerniewski
"Just had my first meal at Bubba and I loved it! I am very pleased that there are plenty of vegetarian options on the menu. I especially like the..."
Beth Younger
"Last night was my first time there, we had a reservation for 10. They seated us upstairs and the service was amazing! They have a wide variety of..."
Stacey Burke Irvine
"Everything here was tasty. My husband and I both had the white meat fried chicken. I would have preferred a little more heat to the chicken, but it..."
Jamie Sass
"Just like any new place, it took a little for things to be perfect. Our third visit was a charm! Absolutely love it!!!! Glad we did not give up and..."
Suzana Sanković Dobrosavljević
"Bubbas is an old building that has been renovated giving it character! The guys greeted us at the door with cute bow ties; loved them. Very..."
Julie Anders Smith
"Surprised my wife yesterday going there, we had never been there. Absolutely awesome, bartender was fantastic the food was wonderful. I suggest ..."
Russ Rhodes
"1st time visiting and we will be back...best shrimp & grits ever..the chicken & waffles was awesome!!!...portions definitely worth what we paid..."
Natasha MsTee TeeSmith
"I had Bubba cater my husbands group party. The food was amazing and beautifully presented! I would use them again and strongly recommend to others...."
Megan O'Malley Aerisolphal
"Had a fantastic dinner last night our first time at Bubba. All the cocktails were well balanced, and all of the food was prepared perfectly. The..."
Dave Donahue
"Overall, it was a really good experience. The ambience is really nice, and our server was great. The food was good, not exceptional. We got fried..."
Ebenezer Chelliah
"We stopped in and had brunch on a very busy Saturday afternoon around 1:20pm. No open tables but the bar was open to sit. Fast friendly service..."
Ryan Tostenson
"This was a fantastic experience! I got the blackened catfish skillet and my girlfriend got fried chicken. They were both prepared great and tasted..."
Zachari Clark (Oz)
"The food was delicious! Service was great. This is one of our new favorite restaurants. I ordered the blackened catfish and is was so good. My wife..."
Brad Sinclair
"I dined solo and even though I was dressed casually, service was great! People dress up a big (biz casual++) but I just happened upon the place and..."
Bridget Johnson
"I can't say enough good things about this place! Fun and interesting decor. The meal was amazing. We started with their fried green..."
April Backous
Smokey D's Bbq
Smokey D's Bbq
86/100 (1779 ratings)
Quick Bites
Gluten Free Options
American
Barbecue
Barbecue
American
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Salad
Wings
Mac and cheese
Ribs
French Fries
Nachos
Toasts
Sandwiches
Pork Tenderloin
Pork
Beef
Pasta
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Private Dining
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
Splash
Splash
84/100 (1095 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Seafood
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Seafood
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Scallops
Halibut
Bass
Clams
Cheesecakes
Oyster
Fish
Calamari
Pork
Risotto
Mussels
Tuna
Shrimp
Calamares
Salmon
Lobster
Pasta
Salad
Crab Cake
Clam Chowder
Chowder
Mac and cheese
Cheesecake
Crab Legs
Crab
Swordfish
Sit down
American
Seafood
Reservations
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Private Dining
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
"All around a great experience. Our server, Zachary, was the best the best I've ever had. He was very educated with the menu and helped guide us..."
Chris Anderson
"My boyfriend and I came here for Valentine’s Day. Normally when we go out we get sub par service because we look really young. Lisa was our..."
Kathryn Gehrke
"Celebrated our anniversary here and it was excellent! The scallops, the octopus, the shrimp and the calamari were cooked just perfectly. It's been..."
Stacie Didier
"2nd time there for My 1 year engagement with my fiance. Service was great, server recommend the cheese platter with our wine, which we did not plan..."
Methta Manyvong
"My second favorite restaurant in town, only because you'll pay a pretty penny to eat there. Everything except the prices (which are understandable)..."
Nick Burdock
"Amazing food! Our server, Gina, was very helpful to my wife since she has food allergies. Her suggestions were..."
Alex Piedras
"Although it's a little bit pricey, it's definitely worth every nickel. Portions are ample and never been disappointed with the quality of both food..."
John Paul Herrig
"Great environment, food, staff and everything in between, I will recommend it to..."
Alfonso Sanchez
"My wife and I were lucky enough to have a fantastic dinner here with our lovely daughter Megan Bertling and her fiance Chris. The food and service..."
Ric Bertling
"My calamari and shrimp appetizer was the best..."
Marco Cruz
"Food was AMAZING. Probably the best all around meal I've had in a very long time. I got the 12oz filet and 16oz lobster tail with garlic mashed..."
Spencer Straight
"Wonderful meal and fantastic service!! A special shout out to Chuck for his phenomenal wine..."
Jessica Peter-Roberto
"My husband and I have been wanting to go to Splash for a long time, finally did last night and loved it. We had the best waiter Zachary. We will be..."
Rick Gale Butler
"We have gone here for our New Years eve date for the passed 4yrs since we have been a couple. Have never been..."
Brandon Cobb
"On 4/29/17, 3 friends and I ended my birthday week with a wonderful dinner at Splash! Jamie was our waitress. Ironically, she has been our waitress..."
Alissa Stoehr
"OMG what a great experience we had. The food spirits and staff were all exceptional. We will be talking about the evening we spent there for months..."
Glenda Newbanks
"Five Stars is not enough. Thanks for the fabulous night of fashion, glam and Iowa’s top mixologist,..."
Michele Zephier
"Waiter was so nice and knowledgeable! I had the Alaskan Crab Legs! So much meat, so worth the price! The owner was so great, and made us feel..."
Symphony Rae
"Will definitely be coming back! Very awesome place and amazing tasting food. Highly recommended for all seafood..."
Illya Davydov
"I've heard great things about this restaurant and all were true! I am a big sea-foodie and loved everything we ate for our first time here! Drinks:..."
Michelle Gode
"Spent our 33rd anniversary at Splash. Did our reservations on Open Table and mentioned our occasion, it was great to see a festive table and special..."
Tami Holubar
"A friend and I had lunch there, awesome! Food was awesome, staff was awesome, the best in every..."
Sandra McClure Hunter
"It was our first visit there and was our 29th anniversary. Our server,Jaime,was awesome. Best meal I have had in a very long..."
Brenda Krems Weinmeister
"Great Ambiance, food and service. What more could you ask..."
Kim O'Connor
"Splash is my go to destination for the perfect night to dine and have a great time. I love the environment and it's delicious cuisine. It surprises..."
Camille Renee
"Best seafood other than the coast. The sea food is so fresh it's the best around. Love..."
Nancy Weigel
"Our meals were delicious! I loved the colossal shrimp and the mashed sweet potatoes are to die..."
Penny Kerns
"Res ipsa loquitur. The Splash experience speaks for itself. All great. Makes me proud to be a New Yorker transplanted to..."
Richard Campagna
"Excellent seafood options - upscale food that is flavorful & filling. My anti-seafood company found the steak & bone-in pork chop options to be very..."
S D
"I really enjoyed the food. The waiter was also very professional and attentive. My wife and I definitely plan to come back. We got the lobster mac..."
Taylor Whitt
"Such amazing seafood! As fresh as you can possibly get this far away from the ocean. I can sea 😉 why this place is a such a foundational..."
Laura Hansen
"The wife and I stopped in for a nite out meal, and we were blown away. Our server was the 'bomb'. It is spendy but this is one of them times that you..."
Thomas Lafave
"What a perfect dinner oysters were on small side but delicious. Had the slash tuna which was phenomenal. Perfect wine recommendations for our meal...."
Lyle Veach
Zombie Burger + Drink Lab
Zombie Burger + Drink Lab
82/100 (1649 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Bar
American
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Chili
Mac and cheese
Sandwiches
Cheeseburger
French Fries
Burger
Grilled cheese
Hamburgers
Nachos
Poutine
Toasts
Ice Cream
Beef
Fried pickles
Veggie Burger
Pasta
Salad
Sit down
Bar
American
Takeout
Seating
Television
Table Service
Accepts Mastercard
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
Hessen Haus
Hessen Haus
81/100 (1267 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Central European
German
Bar
Pub
Bar
European
Pub
Central European
German
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Drinks
Pretzel
Schnitzel
Sandwiches
Burger
Pork
Beef
Pasta
Salad
Mac and cheese
Curry
Nachos
Sit down
Bar
German
Pub
Central European
European
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I lived in Germany for a year and can vouch the food is very legitimate and close to authentic. Drinks are awesome and priced very fair. The burger..."
Ojas Gokhale
"I’ve always enjoyed coming here, the food is generally good and the environment is chill, good amount of space as well. I went last night and our..."
Chelsea Lawson
"Hands down the best German food in Des Moines! The hospitality is amazing…ask for Tracy, she’s great ! The food is absolutely delicious and..."
Philipo
"I often meet my friends here. The beer selection is nothing short of amazing! Food is also always delicious. It's difficult to find sauerbraten on a..."
Melinda Bianchi
"What a place! HUGE BEER OPTIONS both in size and in variety. Tasted unbelievably good. Sat outside so I can’t say much about indoors but there was..."
Tierney Winter
"This may look like a frat-style beer bar on a certain night, but don't shy away. It's got amazing food and a seriously impressive German beer list...."
Amanda Frazier
"Was a good experience overall! Food was absolutely amazing (I had the Sauerbraten and german chocolate cake) Service was a little slow but they were..."
Rebecca Heier