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)
"The best food in Columbia Tennessee. Super healthy, tons of vegan options. Super friendly service. And guilt-free culinary enjoyment. The food..."
Sha Sha da 1st
"New to Des Moines and I’m already craving smoothies and juices from this place throughout the week. 4th time here and tried the chai PB today omg..."
Kemone Lindo
"The Des Moines location used to be 5 stars, but lately there is no consistency. Order a peanut butter smoothie one day and it’s watered down order..."
Coco Cole
"I ordered the Strawberry Chocolate smoothie, it was delicious; it taste like a chocolate covered..."
Courtney Campbell
"Visited today for the first time ever. I’m new to Iowa in general (lived down on the Texas coast) I’m 29 weeks pregnant and have been absolutely..."
Tab L
"What is not to love! The mean green juice is my favorite. So is the peanut butter chai smoothie. Oh so..."
Dina Kahrimanovic
"Delicious delicious delicious!!! I asked for a smoothie while I was in DMI (Des Moines Ia) visiting family and I was introduced to the The Juice..."
"Gerri's is a one-of--kind bar. Friendly staff and good eats. The wings are there best we've ever had, which keeps us going back whenever we come to..."
"Nice clean space including the giant bathrooms.
This is at least a monthly stop for us, and it is always good. Sometimes better than others, but..."
Ellen Paullin
"I go here a lot. I like Mexican food. The staff is great. Most of them have been there for a while. The service is quick. Be careful going through..."
Barb S
"Place has good food, they've done only messed up one order in the past. Love the weekly deals. It's close to the house. Kids enjoy the food as..."
Angie Child of The Most High
"It was good.I liked the street tacos and chicken enchiladas.The 2nd time I ordered a carryout and they handed me the wrong order so I had to go back..."
Meg Lofton
"I love me some hot fresh food and they always provide a good..."
"The peanut butter fudge is terrific the staff are nice and friendly and if there is a flavor they have had in the past and you request it you might..."
Mike Routh
"Best "ice cream" shop around, like, anywhere! Seriously, the stuff is AMAZING and the servings are always heaping - my kids and I have never once..."
Maria Dawn
"New York cheesecake, Carmel cashew, cotton candy, watermelon, lemon shakes, all my..."
Angela Friestad
"We love coming to this place! Ice cream is great, but their frozen custard is so much better! I was a little shocked at the price of a large, until I..."
Charles D. Chedester
"Had the Caramel Cashew. As always amazing. Only place to go for cold treats in Des..."
John Bennington
"Simply the best. Thick, tasty, every flavor I have tried I have loved. The butterscotch is my personal favorite. Can't wait for it to open back up..."
Eric Coleman
"The best...carry..."
Glenda Randolph Bates
"Love all the different flavors and service was awesome! I'm glad you're still..."
Diana Felice
"Great tasting, huge servings for a very reasonable..."
Ryan Spence
"Tried them for the first time last Saturday while I was at Adventureland. This is the best "ice cream" place I have ever had the pleasure of eating..."
Aaron Doud
"Really good custard with lots of interesting favors on rotation- friendly service too in Altoona - a little music in store could brighten the..."
Micah Meyer
"Local spot for great ice cream 🍦. The staff (I believe the son) of the family / owners gave us awesome recommendations and fun stories! You..."
BradandJen McCleary
"The best ice cream I ever have!! Banana split is my favorite so far! Really creamy and tasty ice cream. You can ask for free samples. Really awesome..."
Alexis Diaz Velarde
"Excellent ice cream or frozen custard! Fast, friendly service! The strawberry shortcake is enough to share for 2! But so good if you want to eat it..."
Dirk Stowe
"The sweetest guy ever! A father and son run the place and the son was extremely kind and friendly I can't even explain how happy and chill and..."
Asia Swope
"Had the small banana custard malt. Absolutely delicious. The small was plenty filling. Quite big, actually. Can't imagine what the large looks like!..."
Donald Erickson
"Got the small German chocolate sundae, think only thing small about it was in the name. Very..."
Tyler Bassett
"Definitely a place to go if you like frozen custard. Been in Des Moines for a very long time It is a little known local favorite They have all kinds..."
Alabaster Caine
"A friend told us about this place for getting frozen custard and I'm so glad she did. It was AMAZING! The staff were quick and friendly! They had a..."
"We work in the mall. This will be our new go-to lunch place. Delicious food, great prices and very convenient. Friendly..."
Briana Schmitt
"One of the best sandwich I had and there loaded spuds are to die for will be going there again..."
Douglas Campbell
"Wonderful people and fantastic food! I ate in and they were very attentive to my needs. I'm so thankful they moved into my neighborhood and..."
Karla Snodgrass
"Had their vegetarian and sweet tea YUM! Not disappointed at all Veggie is very good! Tea tastes..."
Deb Myers
"Good food. Fast service. Very friendly staff! Loved..."
Mady Lorenz
"Good food, friendly staff, quick..."
Lyndsey Hamill
"My family is so thankful for the free lunch we recieved from you today! Very friendly staff, clean and welcoming environment! And the food...well its..."
Desiree Timblin
"Me gusto mucho la comida todos muy amables gracias por la comida gratis el pasado jueves..."
Pamela Rojas
"The food is fresh and fantastic! I will be eating there..."
Brandi Hymen
"Thanks for the free lunch. FOOD WAS DEELISH N THE EMPLOYEES WERE FANTASTIC!! GREAT..."
Ron Shelley
"My co worker suggested this place for lunch, and I'm so glad she did! it was so good the sauce the amount of meat is wonderful! And the club was big..."
Asia Swope
"Really, really good food and good prices. The staff were also quick and very friendly. The sauces on the sandwiches were fantastic and they used just..."
Joe Sturm
"Tyler’s great, super friendly and brought our food out quick! Usually pretty busy around lunch but the quality of food is always..."
Ryan Defenbaugh
"I was too surprised on how good the food was. With great service, clean eating areas and the staff was wonderful. We will definitely go back..."
Senaca F.
"Heidi that checked me out was AMAZING!!! She was so nice and helpful. She deserves a raise! I haven’t had great customer service like that in a..."
Elizabeth Fauteux
"Edit: they reached out to me, and I've now been there a handful of times since, and no problems!
So the food is good. BUT CHECK YOUR ORDER FOR..."
"Not gourmet pizza by a long shot, but they've got other things going for them. As pizza delivery places go, I give them an above average score. I've..."
Raymond Kent
"Had 2 pizzas done in 10 minutes, fastest place to get a pizza that I know of, every time! Workers were all so friendly and happy, joking around, but..."
Ashley D
"Our food is always fresh and fast and exactly how we order it! Their pan crust is delicious. Reminds me how old pizza huts used to be before they..."
Becky Showers
"This Domino’s team (Army Post and SW 9th) gets it right every time! Today Alisa took care of my order, did a fast and fantastic job, and went above..."
Erin Willey
"Order was placed and was a 5 min drive from our hotel and was ready within minutes of pulling up! Fast, friendly service and great..."
"Take out only, no eat in. I tried a couple different pizzas. The Combination on honey wheat crust and Canadian Bacon on the herbal white crust. ..."
Jason Clements
"We ordered a pizza. From the the time we called to the time the pizza was delivered, the service was great! The gentleman that took our order and..."
Samantha Westcott
"We have had a BAD experience with Big Tomatoe! 3 nights ago, we had a pizza delivered and I gave the driver a $10 tip. It was not edible, real..."
nancy courtney
"Now, granted I was 3 sheets to the wind...I pull up at about 1am on Thursday. I believe I got pepperoni and sausage by the slice! It was absolutely..."
Jonathan
"Love the food love the banter and Convo with the employees best local pizza period . And open late when the only gas station or food place besides..."
"My daughter brought me lunch and order me chicken Cesar Salad and baget bread. Inwas delicious. I will definitely be back..."
Beverly Lowe-Johnson
"My mom loves the French onion soup. Thanks for coming to the south side of Des..."
Linda Mincks Hendricks
"Always good food, and good food choices. Atmosphere is low key, families and plenty of regulars. All during Covid restrictions they continued to work..."
rando vids
"Absolutely always the best service! Great portions and their bakery items are always baked the best and fresh! Good management as well! Keep it up..."
M T
"Fresh and ready in minutes. Stopped for a quick breakfast. Masks required to order, but you can eat in if you choose. Every other table open.
Had..."
Ellen Paullin
"My fugi apple salad was awesome. Didn't get my baguette with my salad or cookies I ordered. Went back in for the cookies and was all the way home..."
"I had never dine here. My girl friend Julie had been there and was very special. I really enjoyed the food and service exceeded our expectations. ..."
Bob Darr
"The food was ok if you like bland flavors. My wife and youngest son both had steak, good portion, cooked perfectly, but not any seasonings. I had..."
Josh Heath
"Dinner was so good I didn't even have any leftovers. 5 stars for that reason. I had the 7oz filet mignon, loaded baked potato, and a salad with..."
Ms. Christina
"The bartender, Joe was great and very funny! The food was so amazing, i had the Cajun shrimp appetizer as a meal with a baked potato, and oh my i was..."
Ashley Dykes-Nielsen
"Was in town and tried this place out. Food and service was top notch. At at the bar and the bartender Joe was really friendly and made sure we had..."
Michael O'Keefe
"Great atmosphere and staff was awesome. Our steaks were cooked perfect, they were delicious. ..."
"Great service and the food was so good our server was very friendly we enjoy we had a great time ,definitely come back..."
Marcela Macias
"Had steak soft tacos. They were one of the best. Fresh and tortillas were so good! Kids ate their whole plate, which never happens. Server was SUPER..."
Jaime DeLong
"This is by far one of the most authentic Mexican restaurant I have eaten at in the Seattle area. Friendly staff, great hospitality, clean and..."
Tanisha Jacobs
"Great place for Mexican food, check out the mole..."
Steve Odachowski
"Great food, good drinks! Lots of tv's for games, did I say good..."
Courtney Miller
"Great Food, drinks and service!! Owners and staff make you feel at home, Definitely going to be one of my favorite spots..."
Israel Velasco
"They greeted me when I walked in had an ice cold beer and delicious..."
Julie Bakken
"Great service and the food is ���� love this..."
Tien Nguyen
"Great food, service, oversize margaritas large portions what more is there to..."
"The food was reasonably fast and was hot. I ordered the pork tenderloin this time which was a mistake because they apparently use the same frying..."
Michael Keller
"Local fast food place. The pork tenderloin sandwich was pretty good but the chicken nuggets were..."
Yvonne Huang
"Fast friendly service on the Southside of des Moines se14th hands down best shakes around ne 14th was less then satisfied I drive the extra distance..."
Rocco Post
"Was a great experience. Loved that they have both a passenger and driver pick up window. As the driver window pick up line was a long wait I used the..."
Elwanda Prothero
"You will never have a better bacon cheeseburger, as well as their fries, anywhere. A Des Moines staple and for good reason. Always great service...."
"Love this location, the staff here is always so friendly and the subs are consistent. Usually get the hook and ladder. Can't add your own sauces due..."
Courtney B
"I went to Firehouse to take advantage of a free birthday sub. I ended up ordering two; the New York Steamer (delicious!!) and the Steak & Cheese..."
Vera Furillo
"We like Firehouse and this one's probably the one we go to most frequently.
Meats are sliced in house but I'm not sure if the bread is baked in..."
Jordan
"Ordered carry out with Uber Eats and it didn’t allow us to swap out meats on the app so we called in to do that and they were super nice and..."
Hailey Warren
"A very Clean, Fresh atmosphere, friendly faces, and great food! Absolutely love all the food we have tried, especially the..."
Be a Change for the world WinnieHiggins
"Employees are great! They have a good selection of meat n veggies for ur sub. They also donate to the local fire..."
Jackie Ashley
"I am hooked! I had never tried Firehouse before, and I am so glad I decided to try it! I got the hero, and it was the perfect mixture of meats,..."
"Visiting my son from Shallotte, NC and bought a chocolatier ice cream cake for his 40th birthday. I have to say we all thought it was the best we..."
Doreen A. Leigh
"Burgers of my childhood! I remember going here when I was in high school in it's previous incarnation as Little John's and they still make their..."
Bud Hartley
"While we didn't order anything but ice cream I have to commend them for their customer service. We had actually arrived after closing but they kept..."
Suzan Johnston
"Great little place, always stop when driving by, Little John great..."
Steve Davis
"Always good service and I just love the shakes and pizza burgers...."
Marie Adeline Miller
"The food is excellent and so are the people that work..."
Shawn Noble
"My favorite burger joint. Love the tenderloins. Been coming here since..."
James Earl Letts
"Loved the ice cream cake we got here. Burgers are very tasty..."
Barb Mossholder
"Went to Little John's today with my husband, they have done some nice remodeling to the front inside , the food was the same as when Dave owned it..."
Sue Cretors
"Hot juicy burger the way I want it with crispy fries and a cold drink. There's nothing artisan or fancy about this place (its definately a..."
Benjamin Richard
"The burgers are very good. The tenderloin is the best in Des..."
Paul Sims
"This place is a winner! According to my kids (and my tastebuds) they have the best cheese curds in town! Their mushroom Swiss burger is pretty..."
Laura Hinkeldey
"Their pizza burger was freaking amazing! Gave a nostalgic school pizza burger but tasted about 10x's better! Only reason I gave 3 stars instead of 5..."
Harmony Henning
"Still the best frozen treats around for miles. Prices not bad, only issue is the bad drive through intercom. But worth saying burger and shake! 5..."
Jeff R
"Great food and ice cream at a fair price. Easily missable due to low-key sign and outside decor. Worth a..."
"Excellent experience - owner takes pride in her business, waits on customers, and checks in to ensure everything meets your expectations. Coffee and..."
Eric Bell
"They have a great selection of coffee. You can buy whole bean or they will grind it to your desired coarseness. I love their steam cooked eggs. My..."
Deborah Fisch
"I love Zanzibar's. I'm not huge on coffee but I know lots of people who love theirs. Their scrambled eggs and toast are amazing as well as their..."
Quinn Arganbright
"Zanzibar’s is a delightful little coffee shop with a cozy, old school vibe. Their coffee is spectacular and the snacks are tasty. Sooo many beans..."
Patrick Hess
"We ordered inside which it smelled amazing, and sat out on the back patio, which was small. But it was able to fit our group of 6 and a couple of..."
Suzanne Williams
"Great spot! Usually tables seem to be full but there's a counter top for solos. Been twice, first was nice second too, but the register lady was kind..."
Joshua Peterson
"EGGcellent experience! In town for the weekend and this place was exactly what i needed! Great food, great drinks, perfect atmosphere if you’re in..."
Noah
"Great coffee and atmosphere! Staff always friendly and helpful. Homey..."
"I've been to several Chinese restaurants and this is the best! Food is awesome, it is brought to your table quickly, soup is included, my fave is..."
Teri Sue Andrews
"I would give 10 stars but there wasnt an option! Best food around by..."
Jake Johanik
"By far THE best Chinese food in the city of Des Moines. Tried the rest and will now only go with the best and that is Tsing..."
Jennifer Elliott Peters
"I have been going to the same Chinese place for 19 years everytime we go there they automatically know what I order cuz I order the same thing ,my..."
Tricia Catron
"Riley and I had a great experience and wonderful..."
Jeanne Schall Smith
"I love the 2 delight lunch special.it is very good and very..."
Bob Crane
"Love the food, great prices! I've never had a dish that wasn't good..."
Meredith South
"Great food, wonderful/friendly staff!! We go at least..."
Rynda Westendorf
"This is my favorite Chinese food place. Have been coming here for over 25..."
Josh Woolson
"Fantastic I love their large bowl of egg drop soup. It has shrimp in..."
Stan N Cindy Heersink
"Awesome food, and awesome service! So..."
Hannah Hertz
"Best Chinese take out for a great price!! You can't beat this..."
"IMO the winner of best vegan breakfast in downtown Des Moines goes to Railroad Bill's Dining Car, with second place far behind. They serve omnivore..."
Jerrod Appenzeller
"I stopped in on a whim between meetings & walked into such an interesting place! The cafe is surrounded by great historical pieces sure to draw your..."
Claire Brehmer
"I've been here multiple times for breakfast and lunch and have always walked away happy and satisfied. Whether it was the avocado toast or a steak..."
Andy Hall
"Great food and friendly staff. I've been four times and they are always looking for ways to improve the..."
Taylor Becktold
"Amazing food and plenty for the price! Very friendly staff and quick..."
Abby Grove
"Breakfast is great at this hidden gem in Des Moines..."
Brittan Bell
"Hands down the BEST french toast I’ve had. I like why this place..."
Donnie Brinstad
"Stopped in on a whim, and I'm glad I did. Breakfast was tasty and reasonably priced. Friendly service. Fun atmosphere. I'll be back again to try..."
Erik Ullestad
"Very good food. We want to get back there for breakfast. Love the fries that accompany the..."
"Definitely a gem. The place was packed but still got right in with an awesome seat. The staff was super friendly and very attentive without that..."
Jennifer Smart
"Great food and drinks. The owner and is his wife are awesome people too. The best part was they had some service members in the house and one was..."
Luke Dyer
"Mullets is never a disappointment. The food is incredible and very fairly priced! The staff is excellent! Our store has partnered with them to..."
Tom Hudson
"The service was awesome and food was even better Alisha was our server and she was so awesome! Very fast and attentive we come often and she was the..."
Hannah Warnell
"The food was outstanding and the service was superb even in the extreme heat on the top level of the deck. Wish I would have gotten his name. Mullets..."
Renee Gibson
"Mullets rules. Excellent staff and the food is great. Is this 50 characters yet?..."
James Biehn
"Thank you to the owner/GM that was so generous to our Air National Guard members today for lunch. We thank you for your service as well. The food..."
Grant Gooch
"Great food, and great service!! Have a great drink menu as well!!! Will definitely be..."
Logan M Carlton
"Our server Helen was amazing. She took care of us throughout the night and made us feel at home. � Even though the bands were supposed to play..."
Dawn Parizek
"Awesome food and great service. Unusual to have such great breakfast food in a bar.... but don’t be put off by..."
Eliza Howard Winfrey
"Best breakfast menu I’ve ever seen! Meatloaf Hash Browns are..."
Marty Flatau
"Great brunch spot!! They had us put in our names, grab drinks, and wait in the car. Which was fun still. We got in on a Saturday about 11 after a 45..."
Emily Blair
"The Bloody Mary flight wasn't bad, but truth be told, I didn't really like that they weren't over ice. I'm just not used to them that way, so it..."
Rebecca Garr (Becca)
"This little restaurant has a LOT of character. It's a wooden, cabin-like building, perfect for its lakeside location. There is large bar seating area..."
Kathleen Dudley
"This is an absolutely wonderful restaurant and bar !! I was there on the evening of the 4th fireworks and my breakfast with my companion Lilly is..."
James Lemker
"Nice for dinner. Quiet Saturday. We had bloody Mary flight, sweet potater tots w/marshmallow sauce, buffalo wings, and chicken and waffles. Would..."
Amanda Lee
"BY FAR, one of our favorite breakfast and lunch place in the Des Moines area. Great prices, some of the nicest staff, and delicious food with..."
"We love Gateway! We eat there several times a week and it never disappoints. Our favorite part is the ability to choose a bottle of wine from the..."
Cyndi Magnani
"Gateway Market is cheerful, modern upscale grocery store nestled in the historic Sherman hills Neighborhood. It offers an eclectic assortment of..."
Chris Nelson
"My daughter"s wedding was at Hoyt Sherman, January 28th, ceremony and reception. Gateway Market catering served the appetizers post ceremony and..."
Mary Chadwick
"I have grabbed items from the case before to take home, but yesterday was my first time eating there. My friends and I sat on the patio. We had great..."
Annette Allender
"My fiancé had flowers delivered to my work from the floral department yesterday.
I just wanted to say how wonderful the floral arrangement was. It..."
Keelia Paulsen
"The beer guy with curly hair and a red beard gives great recommendations. Never steers me..."
Denna Morgan
"Probably the best burger in town. I've never been disappointed with any facet of this place. Last-meal-on-Earth..."
Steven Christiansen
"One of my favorite places visit for fresh organic food and for fresh flowers and herbs. It's always a wonderful..."
Joanna Lee Kyte
"The food was excellent and we are still getting compliments several months later.
They catered our wedding this summer and it was the best choice we..."
Addie Hatch
"Always delicious pastries there. From their cafe' menu, I enjoy the spicy peanut salad -..."
Traci Klein Shoemaker
"This was my second visit and was delighted again by the food! The customer service was too notch as well!! I will be back again..."
Merchon Andersen
"Nice place to spend an evening. There are many options provided to explore different wines and food. They allow customers to purchase wine and food -..."
Shane Cox
"Great store! Loved the selection of food products and they have a hot buffet bar too where you can get something good and hot to go! And quite a nice..."
Andy Tassy
"This is a really nice place and so nice to have it close by UnityPoint while my boyfriend is hospitalized. Their hot food bar meatloaf, mac and..."
M R
"Great spot for esoteric finds, can be limiting for more daily grocery shopping due to lack of selection and higher prices.
Very odd phenomenon, most..."
Jared Brees (geek)
"Specific dietary needs ? Variety of snacks or grilling options , salad’s? They’ve got a market cafe with good food to eat there or to go and..."
"Date night outing, we wanted to try something new. The waitstaff was very helpful and friendly. Hablen español.
Pupusas are really good, we tried..."
Jennie Erwin
"Amazing!!! I haven't had food this good and this authentic since I was abroad. And it was SO AFFORDABLE. If you are looking for dinner right now...."
AshleyMarie Dail
"Best Central American food I've had in Iowa so far!! Felt like I was back home in Guatemala, even though they serve Salvadoran food. Don't be..."
Daniela Artola
"Amazing food, friendly people, reasonably priced. Menus in Spanish and English, and the restaurant has so many cool decorations and flags from all..."
Grant Sincox
"Food is delicious and in large portions. It takes a bit to get it, so don't go too hungry. Is worth the wait..."
Libier Bermudez
"Food is good, staff is friendly. Had some pupusas and tamales de elotes I was satisfied and prices are not the cheapest but fair non the..."
alex zee
"Great food, small family owned. Fair priced, and fresh food. Try the revueltas papusas, corn tamale with crema, and platanoes. All can be had for..."
Adnan Smailbegovic
"Very good papusas. Friendly service. Comfortable place with lots of hand made goods from El..."
"This is my kind of place, great people, excellent service, the lunch was cooked to order, the beer was cold...."
Joe Evans
"Norwoodville hosted a benefit for my cousin and her husband who has recently been diagnosed with cancer.
These are some of the most hospitable..."
Tommy Kline
"Great breakfast and the best hot sausage..."
Danielle Pence
"Food and service was great! Treated 150 bikers like gold. Then we do buy a beer or..."
Sean Michael Cahill
"Very Good Food Even Better Prices! Hot Sausage Sandwhich is to die..."
Dillon Levi Eisenlauer
"Best breakfast, hot sausage sandwiches, tenderloins!! All..."
Angie Rothell Lauer
"great food ,great service , great owner ,will go back..."
David Rice
"Always great food love the hot sausage sandwich. I will be..."
Mark Havens
"Thanks Norwood Inn crew for hosting the Angels for Sam Ride luncheon yesterday. Great food and..."
Lorrie Scully
"Best burgers!!!!!! Have eaten here for many many..."
Betty Miller Curran
"My husbands favorite (for YEARS) is the Italian Hot Sausage. It’s still as good as it’s always been! I had the breaded tenderloin with sausage..."
Cowboy Hat Travels
"It's a neighborhood bar, in the neighborhood I grew up in.
This bar has always been family owned. Passed from father to son. I'm 57, and it existed..."
Stephanie
"Love this place. Friendly staff and people. One of the best bar cheeseburgers and sausage sandwiches I ever ate. Beer is always cold, music is..."
Hannah Curtis
"They need more help on Sunday nights because Tammy trying to cook and serve drinks and the wait longer but she dose good job but not far to her it's..."
Kathy Ameigh
"Driven past this place 500 times and now I'm mad that I never stopped before. Food was EXCELLANT and staff was..."
Dawn Naffziger
"$6.95 for the best hot sausage in Central Iowa- sign me up! I picked up 2 sandwiches this weekend to reward my husband for helping me with tons of..."
Real Advantage Partners Real Estate Team
"I have been here for lunch and breakfast. What a great..."
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