Restaurants in Des Moines
The Best Restaurants
Smokey Ds BBQ
5055 NW 2nd St, Des Moines, IA 50313We have stopped here when traversing Iowa. Last week we stopped on the way to Chicago and on the way back. Great meats. Great sides. Quick. Clean. Definitely 5...
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- Superb917 Reviews4.8
Flying Mango
4345 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310This restaurant was absolutely outstanding. Mike and his staff made us feel welcome, and the food was the best we've had in Des Moines. We had the...
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- Superb471 Reviews4.9
Noah's Ark Restaurant
2400 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312I haven't had a chance to eat here since around 1987. It was a tradition to come here with my family every year on the Saturday night before Easter...
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- Superb469 Reviews4.7
Aposto at the Scala House
644 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50314Our new GO TO restaurant for date night ❤️ Menu continuously changes and I absolutely love that! We have been blessed with the same waiter, Jonathan (I...
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- Superb276 Reviews4.7
Table 128 Bistro and Bar
220 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50309Wanted to sit on patio but no server. Salads were delicious and fresh, my husband's pasta was perfect al dente, and my Margarita Pizza was tasty with a...
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- Superb297 Reviews4.6
Angry Goldfish Pub & Eatery
2301 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315Stopped in for lunch on a Saturday afternoon. Parking is behind the building or across the street and I was able to find a park quickly. I ordered a cocktail...
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- Superb227 Reviews4.7
The Stuffed Olive Des Moines
208 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309Love, love, love this place! Martinis are always good! Service is friendly and great! Only issue is too many choices of martini flavors- makes it hard to...
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- Superb254 Reviews4.6
Zombie Burger + Drink Lab
300 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309Fun and unique place to eat! Love the names of their food, drinks, and shakes. We ordered the Undead Guy BBQ Burger 5 stars, very flavorful! There coming to...
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- Superb344 Reviews4.3
Fong's Pizza
223 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50309We tried Fong's for the first time last week and fell in love. We came for lunch and had a crab rangoon and mongolian beef pizza - both delicious. The...
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- Superb265 Reviews4.5
Mullets Restaurant
1300 SE 1st St #1253, Des Moines, IA 50315Bring your appetite and a friend to eat some wonderful breakfast nachos. The flavor was amazing, but I was not able to finish them.the other plate was some...
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- Superb263 Reviews4.5
Lzaza Indo-Pak Cuisine
1409 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50311This is some of the best Indian food in Des Moines! Just a small little place, but it’s fantastic! Food is loaded with flavor, service is great. My fave here...
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- Superb197 Reviews4.7
Molly's Cupcakes
215 E 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309Molly’s did the tiered cake and sheet cakes for our wedding, and everything was amazing from start to finish! The tasting process was fun and easy, they were...
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- Superb185 Reviews4.7
Cheese Bar
2925 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312Best 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 glasses of...
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- Superb181 Reviews4.7
Hello, Marjorie
717 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309Sleek cocktail lounge to enjoy good conversation and music that's not intrusive. Drinks were tasty and reasonably priced for this type of bar.If you like...
- Superb151 Reviews4.8
Louie's Wine Dive
4040 University Ave suite a, Des Moines, IA 50311Was 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 staff was super...
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- Superb268 Reviews4.4
The Iowa Taproom
215 E 3rd St #100, Des Moines, IA 50309Great beer selection and Bloody Marys! They have amazing salmon tacos, lobster dip and a weekday lunch menu.Service was friendly and fast.We will definitely go...
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- Superb225 Reviews4.5
El Bait Shop
200 SW 2nd St, Des Moines, IA 50309Decent little spot. Fantastic beer menu, the list goes on and on and has local, national, import, macro,l selections. Menu was pretty standard bar fare, I had...
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- Superb254 Reviews4.4
Wasabi Chi
5418 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310Just went to this place last night with my girlfriend and had a pretty great experience,I loved the dimly lit ambiance of this restaurant, the booth seating...
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- Superb191 Reviews4.6
Alba Restaurant
524 E 6th St, Des Moines, IA 50309Was passing through Des Moines on my way to Chicago on Sat night and couldn't get a reservation at any of the other recommended restaurants in the area,...
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- Superb181 Reviews4.6
The High Life Lounge
200 SW 2nd St, Des Moines, IA 50309Best chicken I have ever eaten; broasted in a pressure cooker rather than fried. Sides are good but not outstanding; cole slaw is the best side on the menu....
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- Superb206 Reviews4.5
American Restaurants
American in Des Moines
Chicago Speakeasy
1520 Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313Well the best restaurants in Des Moines and extremely excellent salad bar fast service best ribs I've had in a long time I love that place, for me and my...
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- Superb180 Reviews4.4
Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Company
309 Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309This was a great place about 15 years ago; Still is! Stopped in for lunch a month ago with family who were visiting and they still mention the food! Many happy...
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- Superb197 Reviews4.3
Pizza Restaurants
Pizza in Des Moines
Bianchi's Hilltop Restaurant
2820 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317Pretty decent food. Service was amazing. Our server knew everything about the menu with great suggestions and was just on top of everything without hovering....
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- Superb146 Reviews4.3
Paesanos Pizzeria
2804 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315So happy I finally made the trip out to try their vegan taco pizza. I didn’t realize that it’s the same place my mom used to take me as a kid. So it bought...
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- Superb135 Reviews4.3
Scornovacca's Ristorante
1930 SE 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50320Great food. Good service. Very honest people, returned my phone that I left there effortlessly, I was shook up about someone very close to me being sick and...
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- Good162 Reviews4.1
Mexican Restaurants
Mexican in Des Moines
El Aguila Real Mexican Restaurant
4351 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310Hands down best Mexican on the coast. Gourmet Mexican. I got the Canasta Cheese appetizer and the Chile Relleno with chicken for dinner. SO amazing! The sauce...
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- Superb208 Reviews4.7
Tasty Tacos
5847 SE 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50320We were in Des Moines for a soccer tournament and someone suggested going to Tasty Tacos. My husband had the flour tacos and I had an enchilada. The salsa is...
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- Superb223 Reviews4.5
El Michoacano Ice Cream and Mexican Food
2922 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310My husband and I decided to try this place since the Chinese restaurant was closed for the day. We got the $2.99 margarita and split the grande combination and...
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- Superb123 Reviews4.8
Chinese Restaurants
Chinese in Des Moines
Sam's Fine Food & Egg Rolls
3300 SW 9th St UNIT 4, Des Moines, IA 50315I really don't think you could get a bad meal at this small mom and pop shop!! Just got some Chicken Lo Mein and I had to eat the whole order even though...
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- Superb197 Reviews4.6
Hy-Vee Chinese
3221 SE 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50320- Superb81 Reviews4.8
Rolling Wok Cafe
1534 E Grand Ave E, Des Moines, IA 50316I came in that place and I had the pho special Absolutely delicious and I had their pot stickers and I in my opinion that the best pot sticker in the city And...
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- Superb132 Reviews4.5
Fast Food Restaurants
Fast Food in Des Moines
Ted's Coney Island
3020 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312Will not find a better gyro in the Midwest. I've tried. Minneapolis, Chicago, Iowa City. No other spots compare because of the Tzatziki sauce. The...
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- Superb158 Reviews4.4
Seafood Restaurants
Seafood in Des Moines
Splash Seafood Bar & Grill
303 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309Kathleen was our service, and she is always attentive and friendly (she is our favorite service at Splash). Food was excellent, as usual. We have never had a...
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- Good251 Reviews4.2
The Seafood Trap
1552 E Grand St, Des Moines, IA 50316Okay. Here’s the deal - the food is absolutely phenomenal. The price for the amount of food you get isn’t exactly fair. If you have the means I recommend...
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- Superb137 Reviews4.3
Isla Del Pacifico Mexican Restaurant
1434 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50316My friend was craving seafood so we stopped in and got some shrimp empanadas. They were OK but tasted a little like grease. That might be because we got there...
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- Good105 Reviews4.2
Sushi Bars
Sushi Bars in Des Moines
Akebono 515
215 10th St Suite 120, Des Moines, IA 50309Everything from the food to the service is top notch! I've only eaten takeout from here twice, never dined in, and I can't wait to come back for...
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- Superb165 Reviews4.4
Thai Restaurants
Thai in Des Moines
Thai Flavors
1254 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316Very tasty. I got the drunken noodles with crispy tofu and no eggs. I liked the interior, and it was pretty busy over the lunch period, so you could tell...
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- Superb182 Reviews4.5
Lucky Lotus
2721 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312I do not like that the menu is limited and has changed I used to eat here all of the time up until they changed it to a summer menu, do better you guys i love...
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- Superb111 Reviews4.8
Nut Pob Restaurant
3322 Indianola Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315One of my favorite places in Des Moines. They were out of my favorite dish the Angry Catfish. They did substitute talapia for me. The Nur Nam Tuk (Spelling it...
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- Good117 Reviews4.1
Italian Restaurants
Italian in Des Moines
Tumea & Sons Restaurant
1501 SE 1st St, Des Moines, IA 50315Absolutely phenomenal food and service. Natalie provided top notch service. Our drinks were always full and she is very prompt. We started with their chicken...
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- Superb192 Reviews4.5
Latin King Italian Dining
2200 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317Always love getting take out.I make better meatballs though, sorry.They make a wonderful chicken AlfredoWait staff is always pleasant. We do eat in the...
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- Superb215 Reviews4.4
Baratta's Restaurant
2320 S Union St, Des Moines, IA 50315Not only have I ate here since I was a child, I am a proud member of their family as a cook. All of the menu items are expertly prepared as if it were being...
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- Superb169 Reviews4.4
Steakhouses
Steakhouses in Des Moines
801 Chophouse
801 Grand Ave STE 200, Des Moines, IA 50309What an experience. It was a wonderful evening with good friends and great food. I'm writing this review only because the server. He was amazing. I wish I...
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- Superb195 Reviews4.5
Jesse's Embers
3301 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312I have gone to Jessie's since I was a kid. I've NEVER had a bad meal! And we loved Irene our waitress. She's a rock star with a...
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- Superb149 Reviews4.4
Johnny's Italian Steakhouse
6800 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321We like the cozy atmosphere. Sorry to say they were short on staff the afternoon we were there. However, it didn't affect our service or our meal. Always...
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- Good204 Reviews4
Vietnamese Restaurants
Vietnamese in Des Moines
Phở All Seasons
1311 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316Amazing PHO! The rest of the menu is also great. This is a good place to get a great flavorful PHO. I will go here anytime I'm in the mood for a good dish...
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- Superb147 Reviews4.3
Vietnam Cafe
3800 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310This food is too good for mall food court! You get SO much more Pho, it’s better tasting, and cheaper than the competition in Des Moines! Hidden gem, check...
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- Superb109 Reviews4.5
Bar & Grill
Bar & Grill in Des Moines
The Royal Mile
210 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50309Gotta say, it was the Scotch eggs on the menu that lured me in. I was intrigued by the vibe (on a google search), but wasn't sure my travel companions...
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- Superb178 Reviews4.4
University Library Cafe
3506 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311Located in an unassuming small building this place oozes nostalgia and familiarity. It's small with a short bar and a few booths. The beer selection is...
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- Superb148 Reviews4.6
Sambetti's
1430 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314Sambetti's was my escape while visiting my Dad in ICU at Mercy hospital. It was a very intense and emotional time for me and having a place to go and get...
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- Good147 Reviews4.1
Sports Bars
Sports Bars in Des Moines
The Walnut
1417 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309The starters were superb! The craft beers on tap are only $2.50 on Tuesdays and the patio is perfect and completely shady in the afternoon! If you are...
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- Superb126 Reviews4.4
The Station on Ingersoll
3124 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312Came to eat here last night after a long day of traveling. The staff there was warm and welcoming. I had a seat at the bar. Macy was the bartender and she was ...
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- Superb103 Reviews4.6
Cheapseats Sports Bar
2301 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317So fun and you couldn't ask for a more friendly group of people. The owner's work behind the bar and it doesn't matter how busy they are, they...
- Superb71 Reviews4.6