50 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Clive

“Elegant design, wonderful wood-fired pizza, great service, who could ask for more?“

“Everyone is always so friendly and always takes the time to chat with us as we wait for our drinks. Couldn't ask for anything better. Yesterday the young lady that help us was so very friendly and had a great conversation with her and she was prompt when our drinks came out.“

“This restaurant notified us, after we ordered online for delivery, that they believed our driver took our order. They called to tell us that before we even had a chance to believe there was a problem, and fully communicated what the issue was. They remade our order and it was delivered less than a half hour after they discovered the issue. Superior customer service. Highly recommend.“

“Beautiful roasts, great pour overs, delicious shots and Gibraltars. Best in the state that I’ve found! Keep it up guys. Omg and the scones…perfect.“

“Absolutely fabulous experience! Food was very clean tasting, fresh, simply delicious! Wonderful family owned business!“

“Good beer and food, but over priced, especially with added fees.“

“I want to give a shout out to Early Birds restaurant in West Des Moines. Kevin was a fantastic bartender. First time I have been here. The food was amazing. I love the atmosphere. The whole concept is great. The menu… too many things to choose from. I got the Cinnamon roll French toast. Delicious. And the Hashbrown holes delicious. It was great to get an appetizer before my French toast. I have to give a shout out to Kevin as he knows everything on the menu plus he has great suggestions for drinks from the bar! Will deffinately be going back again.“

“My family and I recently stopped at Smash Park in Des Moines on a whim for some family fun and food. The atmosphere was laid back and our kids thoroughly enjoyed the outdoor pickle ball courts and the arcade. Food, dessert and drinks were all crowd pleasers! And to go completely over the top, we left our blanket outside and Jerry answered my phone call, went outside to retrieve it from the bench where I left it, and mailed it back to me free of charge. In a world where kindness and customer support are harder and harder to come by, Jerry and Smash Park get a 10/10 from this family!!!“

“First time having Turkish food, and will be back!!!!! Everything was so flavorful.“

“I love this place so much!! The ice cream is always fresh and delicious. I know the owners because I use to have their kids in daycare and they are such a sweet family. Definitely my favorite ice cream shop in the area!“

“Truly excellent beer in Des Moines. From Oktoberfest to Stouts and IPA's to Hefeweizen, these guys have got this down. There's always something brewing at Confluence and it's always good. Truly great brewery a can't miss in Des Moines.“

“The staff are always super friendly and kind!“

“We had Sam and Billy for our servers at the bar, they were extremely friendly, attentive and knowledgeable of the menu. Our drinks stayed full with plenty of conversation. This is the reason we continue to come back to this hotel.“

“The BEST sour beers I’ve had!“

“The ice cream here is absolutely delicious! I was also honored to meet the owner and some of the staff while I was working at a local haunted house and they were so much fun to be around! I will always love this place!“

“Always friendly service, fast and delicious!“

“Fun gathering place with great summer treats!“

“The food is so good and they are lightning fast! Def check out their spicy chicken, I think it starts with a “K”?“

“An unexpectedly large number of my family & friends descended on this fine establishment after a Celebration of Life and everyone was taken care of in a very timely & professional manner! Everyone loved their food, beverages, & the service! THANK YOU for shining a light on what was a difficult day! 🙏“

“Great food and drinks! Service was fantastic, thank you to Cory and Zoey!! The kitchen team was hard working!!“

“My second time here - great ambiance, service, good, & drinks. I’ve purchased items at the connected market each time. Very handy.“

“The best ice cream ever! They have key lime ice cream and it’s my favorite and they also have the dole…. cherry dole is my favorite!“

“3/1/25 I ordered delivery My order was grilled chicken sandwich on sourdough bread with fries. The sandwich was very good and lots of great flavor. Herb fries were good too. I also, ordered the pretzel Bread Pudding, it was terrible dry and hard even with the carmel sauce. Bad choice.
8/10“

“My favorite place for Greek and Italian food!“

“First time visiting. Got the smoked wings with mango habenero sauce and side of potato salad. Friend got the boneless wings in mild BBQ and a side of beans.
Everything was delicious, smoked wings were huge! The waitress was on point and very friendly. Very enjoyable dinner! Will definitely be back!“

“The food was delicious. If you want your appetizer out first, make sure you order it way before your entrees. Good service. Very clean. The Pad Woon Sen was phenomenal. The edamame was cooked perfect and sushi roll we ordered was delicious too! We will definitely be back“

“Huge shout out to Wasabi Johnston! My daughter wanted to go there for sushi for her bday dinner last night. I called ahead and asked if we could bring in a cake, etc... they were MORE than accommodating. They said whatever we needed! They kept it a secret until we finished our dinner. Brought out the cake, lit the candles, provided extra plates, a knife to cut it and were SO kind. Thank you guys all SO much! My daughter was thrilled (and embarrassed). Excellent dinner too!“

“First time visiting this establishment today. Let me start with I am from Chicago and I cook so I know good soul food. And baby this is it. Yes I did arrive at about 430 and there was a little bit of a wait but the food was made fresh and well worth it. Thank you for your time and patience and I will be back again. But thanks for giving me a little bit of home today. Happy Sunday and God bless.“

“We just stayed for one beer but this place has a great vibe, great beer and friendly staff. Looking forward to coming back.“

“Best damn burger ever. And I’ve had PLENTY And this place BY FAR has THE BEST burger and service. Music is a touch too loud but it’s a pub so I get it. Otherwise great! So glad I came and will becoming back. Again GET THE BURGER!! so good!!! I didn’t take a photo in time because I ate it so fast lol. Thanks for a great dinner.“

“Olivia was great and deserves a pay raise“

“The wings were amazing. Super crispy outside and juicy inside. I had the Thai Basil and son had the Honey Gochjang. Both were awesome. Hoping for the best for them.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sakari Sushi is hands down my favorite place for sushi in Des Moines! The food is always incredibly fresh, and the sushi is the best in town, no question. What really sets this place apart is the staff. They’re phenomenal, friendly, attentive, and always moving with purpose. You’ll never catch anyone just standing around; they’re constantly making sure everything runs smoothly and guests are taken care of. Special shoutout to our bartender Jake for mixing up the best drinks. His Painkiller cocktail is an absolute must-try! Whether you're a sushi lover or just looking for a great night out, Sakari never disappoints.“

“We stopped by after a trip to the mall, sat at the bar and couldn’t be more pleased! food and service. We’re both a 10 out of 10. I have been to this location plenty of times, always great but this is by far my best experience.The manager Miki was so attentive and friendly. As well as the bartender Josie . Shout out to the kitchen for some great food!“

“I recently ordered the strawberry croissant and the fruit danish pastries. Both were delicious and received rave reviews from my coworkers. I needed a pick up time before work and she was great at accommodating me. I will definitely order again!“

“A little stinky but fun place to let your pooch run around“

“Excellent food. Service was just ok and floors needed some sweeping.But, the food was delicious.“

“I’ve worked with Evan and his staff the last couple years to get pizza for Centennial boys’ tennis team meals. They have been amazing to work with and very accommodating, even with weather related changes to the scheduled meals. The pizza has been delicious and the boys love it. The 26 inch pizzas are awesome for feeding large groups. I would highly recommend Dough Co in Ankeny!“

“A special place to create great memories 🍦🍨“

“Yesterday my boss picked up coffee and breakfast sandwiches for us at the shop. O.M.G! The coffee was fantastic as usual, the breakfast sandwiches are amazing! 10 thumbs (there's 5 of us) way up!“

“My partner and I have gotten sushi from Banana Leaf several times now, and it never disappoints! We usually start with the pork pot stickers and get some sushi rolls to share, and they have all been fresh and delicious.“

“Went with my niece before an appointment. Showed up a little before 9 and Zuella was the cashier. She was very personable and polite. She had a warm feeling about her. We dined in and my niece and I both got the bacon, egg and cheese biscuit. Both sandwiches were fresh and Zuella came out and checked on us. She was very hospitable. Restaurant was clean. What I did appreciate was there was a table of staff all sitting together eating behind us. Whether it was them on break or about to start/ended shift, it was nice to see they were given that time and seemed to be enjoying themselves. Great experience.“

“Favorite coffee spot in Iowa!“

“Randomly stopped here. Amazing chicken Alfredo pizza and great mixed drinks!!! Oh ... And the bartender was amazingly fun!“

“Very amazing family night tonight! We had a family of 9 and they got us in to eat right away, great food, great prices, fun for all! Bowling prices were also very reasonable! Will be back soon! Thank you to the amazing team!“

“DEAR PAPA , Please stop putting ranch cups in your HOT pizza boxes on deliveries . Nobody likes warm spoiled at this point spicy ranch 🥹🥵🌶️ Ps: please read - BEST REFRIGERATED. Thank you kindly.“

“Stopped in for the first time today. I’m happy to have a good breakfast place on Ingersoll. The food was good and staff was super nice. Will be back for sure.“

“Came in just 10 minutes before the kitchen closed but the kind man at the bar still gladly took our order and offered us water without us asking. The smash burger and fries were pretty solid! We played one round of bowling and ended up being the last ones there and he didn't charge us for the game. Great service and vibes, will definitely be back.“

“My wife and I went and got chick-fil-a tonight and had an amazing experience with Eli even though it was a little bit of a wait I really appreciate him going over the order to make sure it was gonna be right the first time. Big man deserves a raise, especially because he was so well spoken and professional.“