The best Restaurants in Des Moines ranking of March 2025

820 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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Mcdonald's
Mcdonald's
70/100 (2754 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"There drive thur rocks in the mornings they really know how to get you in and out of there without a long wait. The longest I have waited in line was..."
Marie Helmick
"The problem with having to go thru drive-thru so much is the HIGH RATE OF ERRORS IN YOUR ORDER‼️ QVERY seldom am I EVER able to simply place my..."
P Blanchard
Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Co.
Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Co.
83/100 (2753 ratings)
Restaurants
Fusion
Brew Pub
American
Bar
Fusion
Gluten Free Options
American
Brew Pub
Bar
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Falafel
Pork Tenderloin
Jambalaya
Pasta
Meatloaf
Andouille
Salad
Pesto
Wings
Fish
Duck
Pork
Fish & chips
Burger
Fish & Chips
Cod
Shrimp
Beef
Burrito
Nachos
Sit down
Brew Pub
Bar
American
Fusion
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Private Dining
Accepts American Express
Seating
Street Parking
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Late Night
Mid-range
"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..."
Manon
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers
70/100 (2715 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
American
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Salad
Sit down
American
Bar
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
Flying Mango
Flying Mango
88/100 (2698 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
American
Cajun & Creole
Barbecue
American
Cajun & Creole
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Tapas
Tacos
Ribs
Surf And Turf
Bread Pudding
Crawfish
Catfish
Shrimp
Red Beans and Rice
Beef
Pasta
Andouille
Salad
Pesto
Wings
Fish
Mussels
Pork
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Cajun & Creole
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
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
Subway
Subway
70/100 (2667 ratings)
Restaurants
American
"Loved this Subway location. It was very clean. The staff was friendly. It was one of the best locations we have..."
dina n
"I love that they're open 24/7. Not exactly the cleanest; they could stand to clean the food prep area a bit better. However, service was good and..."
M W
"My steak sub was delicious! Very good..."
Manny 87
"I have missed Subway so much. It's been 5years now My regular : Wheat bread (footlong) with tuna, cheese toasted, jalapeno, tomatoes, lettuce, onions..."
Bright Wami
Louie's Wine Dive
Louie's Wine Dive
83/100 (2645 ratings)
Restaurants
Wine Bar
Gluten Free Options
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Wine Bar
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Shrimp Tacos
Pasta
Espresso Martini
Salad
Sinatra Burger
Mimosas
Salmon
Carrot Cake
Eggs Benedict
Bruschetta
Fish & Chips
Bread Pudding
Beignets
Beignets
Burger
Pesto
Chicken Piccata
Fish
Carnitas Nachos
Shrimp
Pork
Honey Butter Chicken Sandwich
Crisp Pecan Brussels Sprouts
Sangria
Squeaky Cheese Curds
Fish & chips
Red wine
Champagne Fish & Chips
Lobster
Avocado toast
Fig & Ricotta Toast
Bloody Mary
Sit down
American
Wine Bar
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Takeout
Table Service
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Live Music
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Discover
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"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..."
S D
Little Caesars
Little Caesars
70/100 (2637 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Pizza
Dinner
Lunch
Pizza
Dinner
Lunch
"Staff is super friendly after there was a mix up and a dasher took my order(that I ordered for pick up). They were super understanding on the..."
Lilith Wilmot
Scornovacca's Ristorante
Scornovacca's Ristorante
74/100 (2632 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Pizza
Italian
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Sit down
Italian
Pizza
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Takeout
Television
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Fantastic Italian food! The onion rings were really good! Good service and the food came out..."
John (Big John)
"Great pizza. Good food. Awesome tomato sauce! Service was good..."
Hill Billy
"Brought a BUNCH of soccer players here for lunch and couldn't be more pleased with the atmosphere, service, hospitality, and more. We'll be back and..."
Paul Kraimer
"Just had my first taste of their pizza (after living in d.m. for 17 years... WHY DIDN'T I GO SOONER?!? New..."
Jeremy Olson
"Waiter was very attentive & friendly. Food came fairly quickly even though it was pretty crowded. Tasty..."
jeff hall
Little Caesars
Little Caesars
75/100 (2627 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Pizza
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Pizza
Dinner
Lunch
"I placed a large order of pizzas (30 pizzas + 5 packs of breadsticks) online a day ahead of time. I went to pick it up (7/1 around 3:45 pm) and the..."
Roselin Anukam
"Went there with 3 of my grandchildren. The young lady at the counter was very cheerful and interacted with my grandchildren and made them smile. Very..."
Elwanda Prothero
"There are a few employees that I believe should be better trained or taught to deal with customers in a proper manner. Very impolite and rude...."
Ashley Sholley
Mcdonald's
Mcdonald's
70/100 (2623 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"I love McDonald’s! The food is always excellent-good quality. Wish there were more salads but the Southwest Grilled Chicken Salad 🥗..."
Jane Andrew
"I love this McDonald's. the employees always seem to have a lot of fun. Brandon is the..."
Jarret Coon
"The morning crew are amazing! Thanks Danielle, Jared, Brandon, and everyone..."
Cindy 'Kueter' Kuker
"Now I would of give this McDonald's 5 stars instead of 4 stars even though someone stolen my work shoes in the lobby, and they know, I work right..."
Dora Brown
"KELLIE was extremely friendly and very serious about providing timely service. I came at a busy time and she was bagging several door dash orders..."
Richard Lusk
Salty's At Redondo Beach
Salty's At Redondo Beach
81/100 (2602 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
American
Vegan Options
Seafood
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Crab Cake
Fish and Chips
Cheesecakes
Cheesecake
Carbonara
Pasta
Creme Brulee
Fish & Chips
Crème Brûlée
Salad
Ceviche
Fish Taco
White Chocolate Mousse Cake
Clam Chowder
Crepes
Crab Legs
Dungeness Crab Legs
Green salad
Cod
Blackened Fish Taco
Crab
Prime rib
Halibut
Alaskan Snow Crab Legs
Scallops
Prawns
Dungeness Crab Cake
Clams
Salty's Famous Seafood Chowder
Oyster
Muscavado Sugar & Bourbon Vanilla Crème Brulee
Calamari
Fish & chips
Burger
Eggs Benedict
Risotto
Omelette
Mussels
Pesto Clams and Mussels
Shrimp
Waffles
Calamares
Scallops & Prawns Mixed Grill
Coconut Shrimp
Waffles & Crepes
Salmon
Jumbo Lobster Tail
Seafood Fettuccine
Blackened Con Tacos
Oysters on the Half Shell
Lobster
Salty's Anniversary White Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Sauce
Sit down
American
Seafood
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Waterfront
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Brunch
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Fine Dining
Ihop
Ihop
70/100 (2599 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Pancakes
Sit down
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"It was nice to go in for some food after all the pandemic stuff. Also go here for late night food. Had the best server Michelle. Haven't that awesome..."
Allison Gulling
"I enjoyed my meal. It was busy but they managed to social distance. So you could take off your mask 😷 and eat. The staff was courteous and..."
AdaJesus Chibuikem
"Food was fresh and fast. Good service. Patty did a great..."
Gregory
"Lovely atmosphere excellent service no wait plenty of staff. Waitress was exceptional. Food was larger than expected had to take some home. We..."
Sandra Kite
"I asked my waitress what she'd prefer. Excellent lunch! She was spot..."
Jodi Williams
"Very easy dining! Clean, food was delicious and fresh and hot! Waitress was friendly and attentive to our needs. New buttermilk crispy chicken strips..."
Becky Showers
"Lotta IHOPS out there but this IHOP gives that homely home diner feel. They do what they do well. Thanks..."
luke cooper
Subway
Subway
74/100 (2580 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast food
Deli
Fast Food
Soups
Soups
Deli
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Fast food
Soups
Deli
Fast food
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
"Sandwich specialist was so patient. Went in for breakfast for the first time on a Saturday around 930. Only customer at that time. Gal explained..."
Ellen Paullin
"My sandwich was made with perfection, the artist was so polite and courteous. She really cared about the presentation and her customer's..."
Beautifully Blessed
"I’ve eaten at this Subway location dozens of times, and I’m impressed every time. All of the workers I’ve encountered are lovely to talk to and..."
Molly McBride
Lzaza
Lzaza
90/100 (2517 ratings)
Restaurants
Indian
Indian
Dinner
Lunch
Indian
Dinner
Lunch
"I can’t say enough good things about this place!!! Service was top notch and the food was full of flavor and just so delicious!!! My dad had never..."
Lisa Compton
"Good service, decent prices, and great food. We had our Valentines Dinner here. The samosas were amazing, light and airy, flavorful... best I’ve..."
Mark John Conley
"I love Lzaza--my new favorite spot! If you are looking for decor, go elsewhere, but if you want great Indian/Pakistani food at a family run business,..."
Joan Wooters Fumetti
"Went for the buffet and sampled a little bit of everything. Delicious food, chai tea on tap, and very attentive staff. Will definitely be going..."
John Earl Robinson
"Got it on grub hub and was blown away! The naan was perfect, the chicken tikka masala was bursting with..."
Nikki Webb
"i normally am not a huge fan of indian food but the tandori chicken, goat and chicken masala were very good great servive and nice fresh nan brought..."
Sony Sithonnorath
"Amazing food, excellent service, friendly staff, and convenient location. I am so impressed and happy to have discovered..."
Breann Bye
"Delicious and the kindest staff ever. This is quickly becoming my favorite place to..."
Theodore Harlan
"I'm stuffed. There’s a variety to choose from, there’s a friendly atmosphere, and the food is amazing!! Oh, and there’s plenty of naan to go..."
Alexis Riann Ahmed
"Fantastic chicken tikka and more on the buffet. Also, love that naan is made fresh to order. Great..."
Maria Ram
"A new hot spot for some great food! You will not be..."
Diane Lovan
"Great food �delicious desserts .. nice staff. We’ll be..."
Ayesha Danish
"Really really good. I am a better person after trying potato..."
Ronnie James
"Chicken Marsala is excellent, Chi Tea very good. Very nice people working there, helpful. The prices are very reasonable..."
Sharon Baez
"Service was wonderful, friendly atmosphere, fresh and hot naan, FANTASTIC food and reasonable prices. Their nephew was absolutely correct...his..."
Rachael Hemp
"If you are into Indo-Pak food this was a good place for my first time trying it. This is a mom & pop place that's just cooks and a kitchen. I was..."
Senaca F.
"Best Indian food in Des Moines. The service was fantastic and the food was great. The biryani and garlic naan was awesome. Highly..."
Christian Jackson
"We have taken buffet option. Unfortunately rice and chicken were good and rest are the numbers. The place is Smokey and hot. Air conditioning is not..."
Dr. Mohammad Shamsuddoha
"A nice Indian style buffet place. Not a lot of options but the quality of food is decent. There are both veg and non-veg options. We did not find..."
Sumit Kumar Kar
"Stopped in for the lunch buffet, and everything was excellent. The chicken tikka masala was especially good. Also really enjoyed the chai tea...."
Dave
"Omg it was so nice to have it lovely place very nice place to eat and the service was best they make me feel like VIP. And the best part is they are..."
Amad Rana
"Pros: AMAZING food and great staff! Cons: It is SUPER cold in that place! In the mid of winter they set thermostat at 60 degrees or below. If you..."
Joanna Esker
"Great place and tram. Very very delicious food and the chicken tandori was great, also the spinach was phenomenal. Not pricey go and check the launch..."
Saif Salah Designz
Wendy's
Wendy's
70/100 (2434 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Wendy’S Coffee Drinks Hot Coffee Cold-Brew and Frosty -Ccino
Wendy’S All Natural Strawberry and Tropical Berry Lemonades
Wendy's Hot & Crispy Fries
Wendy’S Sausage Egg & Cheese Burrito Seasoned Potatoes and Sausage Biscuit & Gravy
Wendy's Fresh-Made Salads
6 Meal Bacon Cheeseburger Small Fries Drink and 4 Chicken Nuggets
6 00 Double Cheeseburger Wirh f4ies Drink and 4 Chicken Nuggets
Baconator and Honey Chicken
Baconator Single
Taco salad
Baconator Fries
Sit down
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"LaVonda is the best customer service person I have ever had wait on me in any fast food restaurant! I don’t know if she is a manager or not but..."
Paul Strahan
"I was craving a big juicy burger and this hit the spot! Quick, fresh, delish. I ordered through door dash- timing was just as quoted. The meal was..."
Ellen Paullin
"So we tried out Wendys breakfast. It is good but... One sandwich needed more cheese. It only had a little spot. The huge baconator breakfast..."
Liliana
Kfc/te
Kfc/te
70/100 (2409 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Hard Biscuit
2 Extra Crispy Chicken Breast with Fries and Biscuit
5 PC Chicken Tenders & Fries
Suppose to Be Fried Chicken
Chicken Nuggets Very Small
Bucket of chicken
Chicken Sandwich
Macaroni and Cheese
Famous Chicken
KFC Famous Bowl
Dinner
Lunch
Wendy's
Wendy's
70/100 (2393 ratings)
Quick Bites
Fast food
Fast Food
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Fast food
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Food was consistent with what you expect from Wendy's. Staff were friendly. However most of the tables in the dining room had not been cleaned during..."
Brad Kosar
"It was a good Wendy's. I picked something up for breakfast each morning on the way to work while I was in the Des Moines area. It would be better if..."
Dan Bartlett
"This Wendy's has some friendly staff members. Definitely fast service and order was correct. The young lady that helped us actually put silverware..."
Roger Coffelt
Wendy's
70/100 (2391 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"The new strawberry frosty's are pretty good. But the staff at this location had something to be desired. Maybe because I'm sold they thought it..."
James Miller
El Bait Shop
El Bait Shop
86/100 (2378 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
American
American
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Salad
Wings
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Burrito
Nachos
Sandwiches
Fish
Burger
Tater tots
Sit down
American
Bar
Pub
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Live Music
Late Night
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Bar far the best craft beer bar I have ever been too! Over 265 taplines of amazing beer only.... only one line had bud light lol, the rest were all..."
Shayn Luinstra
"This place rocks! Great food (the broasted chicken is to die for!!!) and no shortage of beer options. Over 180 varieties on tap! Night 2 was beef..."
Trent Hobbs
"Great selection of beer & excellent food. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. If you are not a beer connoisseur check out next door. Both are great..."
Shaun P. Greene
"I’ve been to a LOT of craft beer places and this is by far the best. Exceptionally attentive staff (Ed), amazing beer selection, great location..."
Dave Cole
"This place was awesome. Great selection of beers and good eats too. Has a “dive bar” feel (a good thing) but very clean with a great..."
Nate Rohulich
"Where else are you going to get a spam sandwich and an upscale beer. The decor is total dive bar, but the drinks were cold and the food was fast and..."
Tim Allison
"The jalapeno bacon wrapped tots were amazing! The beer selection is out of this world and the staff is great at helping you find the beer of your..."
Jim Bain
"Best beer selection in the country and great food too!!! Staff is always friendly and knows their..."
Jeremy Yoder
"My husband and I own a small bar/restaurant and are always looking for cool new places to try when we are out of town and we are sure glad we found..."
Haylee Junck
"If you're looking for a huge (I mean HUGE) selection of local crafts, this is your place! All set out on a 7-page listing with city of origin, type,..."
Lory Rieger
"Great service and beer selection is phenomenal. I actually love their menu, really enjoy the fried..."
Hilary Mallett
"What an awesome place right here in Des Moines! Super friendly staff roomy super comfortable atmosphere great food and tons and tons of beer on tap..."
Tristan
"Only in Des Moines for a quick trip but I can honestly say this bar is my absolute favorite bar I’ve been to! The workers are some of the kindest..."
Ariana Arralde
"262+ beers/ciders/seltzer’s on tap. The bartender was very attentive, friendly and offered some fantastic advice on what to try. We left with 2..."
Katie Herrmann
"Great craft beer selection. Gets really loud between the music and a big crowd. I'd go back..."
Jessica Fearington
"With well over 200 taps, if you know what you like, it is impossible not to find a beer you like! The worst part is, there is probably 10 beers you..."
Attilio Lospinoso
"El Bait Shop is a non-negotiable stop every time we're in Des Moines. We love the atmosphere, the beer selection, and the location. We've always had..."
Sydney Taylor
"Amazing place. 225 beers on tap from across the country, great food, you can’t find a better bar in Iowa or about..."
Kerry Olson
Subway
70/100 (2364 ratings)
Restaurants
American
"Well it's a subway. Not the best but not the worst location. The pickles looked really sus..."
Mike Wright
"I frequent Subway quite often, and don't leave too many reviews, but after the sandwich I just ate I just HAVE TOO. Easily the best sandwich I've..."
Michael Keisling
"Went into the store tonight to get Dinner and so Did My Best friend and Just want to Say we had Amazing Service and Workers were Amazing And Fast....."
Mallory Smith
Chicago Speakeasy
Chicago Speakeasy
85/100 (2292 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Steakhouse
Steakhouse
American
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Salad
Pesto
Sit down
American
Steakhouse
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Subway
Subway
81/100 (2281 ratings)
Restaurants
"I wasn't sure about how this store was going to be, mainly because of its location. I was pleasantly surprised when I got there though. The store was..."
Kathy Lamb
"Always a good meal. Bathroom was in sad shape: small role of toilet paper and nothing to dry your hands on after washing them...."
Julia Burke
"This was really a nice clean subway The girl that was working was very friendly made a great sandwich The bathrooms were..."
Bonni Holiday
"Very friendly service and subs were as ordered. Thanks for helping make our trip to Des Moines so..."
Rhonda Taylor
"LOVE this Subway! I order online almost every weekday. My sandwich is always perfect and waiting for me when I go to pick up. I never have to wait!..."
Tina Looker
Subway
Subway
77/100 (2246 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast food
American
American
Fast Food
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
American
Fast food
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
"Mike is the beat sandwich artist ever. Best sandwich ever had at this location and made with a great attitude and sense of humor. We'll be back..."
Scott McGlothlen
"The ladies made great sandwiches and were very nice dealing with a steady customer..."
John Reese
"We visited subway this afternoon on Memorial Day and the gentleman with the silver chain was very friendly and professional. He should be given a..."
Charlie Celsi
"Young lady was very polite, sandwiches were very good and store appears clean and well..."
brian p
"Allways the best of everything and I'm not related to anyone that works..."
Joe Swift
Subway
Subway
76/100 (2246 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast food
American
American
Deli
Fast Food
Deli
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Tomatoes and Lettuce
Subway Healthy Wrap and Green Tea
Turkey and Ham Sub
Sit down
American
Deli
Fast food
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
"Travis and Tanya served us tonight. We love Travis be always knows our order. Travis took care of my boyfriend while Tanya took care of me...."
Ashley Kubik
"Travis is amazing. My son is Autistic and has formed a bond with Travis. He knows his order to T and it brightens up my sons day seeing Travis. He..."
Miranda Pirillo
"I like Subway and want it all the time so I order on-line and either pick it up or have it delivered..point is, my sandwich is always the way I want..."
Lynne Hites
"There's a great group of ppl tb at work here!!..."
B Coop
"I hadn’t gone to subway before now and the experience was really great! I got to talking to the employee Angel, very friendly and nice to customers..."
Richard Florences
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
70/100 (2143 ratings)
Quick Bites
American
Fast food
Fast Food
American
Dinner
Lunch
Fish
Fast food
American
Fast food
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Their original crispy chicken sandwich 🥪 was pretty good, it’s not so filling, comes with pickles only I think but it tastes amazing.. for the..."
Paul M
South Union Bread Cafe
South Union Bread Cafe
87/100 (2075 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Cafe
Deli
Soups
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Soups
American
Cafe
Deli
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Roast Beef
Focaccia
Sandwiches
Salad
Café
Café
American
Soups
Deli
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
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
Subway
Subway
70/100 (2051 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"Josh and the rest of the staff are amazing. The blonde woman and the dude with tattoos, I’m sorry idk their names. All of them do outstanding work..."
Zoie Woodworth
"Extremely fresh and very friendly staff love eating..."
Michael Stewart
"Was just taken care of by the manager at subway inside of the walmart on E 14th street, and she was awesone! I was feeling exceptionally indecisive..."
Michael Branch
"its subway, decent food. fast service hardly any lines and i eat there weekly. normally no wait. staff can be rude sometimes but mostly only when..."
Chris Lucas
Royal Mile
Royal Mile
81/100 (2020 ratings)
Restaurants
British
Bar
Pub
Bar
British
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Salad
Fish & Chips
Bangers And Mash
Lamb
Fish
Burger
Fish & chips
Beef
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Seating
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Late Night
Dinner
Mid-range
"Royal Mile is my favorite discovery in Des Moines. I originally went in because I saw an article about their fish and chips in Juice but it is so..."
Hayley Dettbarn
"This is one of our favorite places. They have a good menu--we like the steak and Guiness pie among others--British pub feel and a friendly staff. We..."
Dave Neas
"Fish & chips w/a Guinness! Chicken pot pie to die for and bangers & mash! Can’t go wrong..."
Matt Miller
"Great Atmosphere, great service with great food and beverages, best fish and chips I've had in my 12 years in the..."
Paul Howlett
"The late menu appetizers were delish. Highly recommend the Indian Chicken Spring Rolls! ..."
Karen Amelia
"Royal Mile is one of our favorite stops for delicious food and great ambiance. Wait staff are fantastic. Shepard pie is outstanding and a must try..."
Carol Ebben Hellrung
"The fish & chips was delicious, the Guinness stew over mashed tatters heavenly. And the Fuller double chocolate stout was to-die for! Next time I'll..."
Steven Ziegenfuss
"This is the best place to watch the footy. Great service great food great..."
Jon Lehl
"We had the pleasure of wandering into this pub last weekend, i can't believe that we had never eaten here before! We ordered the banger bites, steak..."
Nanao Ise
"Awesome food, service and drinks. Ive tried a lot of different menu items and theyre all..."
Adam Brown
"Go there. Eat, drink be merry ! Celebrate you’re British Heritage. You won’t be..."
Randy Davis
"One of my favorite bars in Des Moines. Food is always good and service is..."
Francisco Colón
"Best bar in Des Moines hands down! Wonderful selection and great staff... been a customer for well over a year and no matter what I'll always come..."
Dan Waller
"Stopped in here on a rainy Sunday evening for dinner. Loved the ambiance. My party ordered the Fish and chips, Bangers and Mash, and Guinness and..."
Renee Lawrenz McGinty
"My wife & I had a great experience here. It's definitely an English Pub with that type of food but they also have American Food for the less..."
Shane Howard
"Good food, but don't go during peak hours, it's a smaller restaurant and gets a little crowded. Nice adult beverage selection. Service was fairly..."
ShauntieZ97
"Cool combination of a bar and restaurant. We went late after a concert and they only had the Late Night Menu but still was very good. I love the..."
Ana Chavarria
"Great spot to catch a Premier league soccer game. Friendly staff, great vibe. I spent a week in Ireland last month and this place feels very similar..."
Brad Kosar
"Recommended by a stranger and boy did it not disappoint. Food was insanely good service was top notch. Next time I’m in town, I will be back...."
Ryan
"A nice traditional setting of an English Pub (Cozy, Dimmer, Neat, Wooden Furnishings & Trim) with excellent quality and variety of food, beers &..."
Samuel Titus
"Absolutely great food. Atmosphere is fantastic. You have to try the shepherds pie, it is amazing! Staff is very friendly also. We will be back..."
Heather Eckler
Exile Brewing Company
Exile Brewing Company
91/100 (1992 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
American
Vegan Options
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Chicken Sandwich
Beef
Fried pickles
Pesto
Fish
Pasta
Pork
Salad
Mac and cheese
Calamari
Calamares
Salmon
Sandwiches
Cheeseburger
Burger
Fish & Chips
Fish & chips
French Fries
Pretzel
Sit down
Bar
Pub
American
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
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