Big Grove Brewery & Taproom

555 17th St, Des Moines
(515) 777-2337

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Gary Andersen

They have events so frequently, and the place is so packed, you will rarely get your drink or your food.

Nissa Greenquist

Beer fantastic, food okay

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

515_ HustleBiz

Atmosphere and service, and drink were great, the food was highly disappointing, both mine and my daughter's had absolutely no flavor and was room temperature. 😕

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 5

Jenn Costello

First time ever going there after hearing such good reviews. Our experience was horrible. First let me say I’ve worked as a bartender/waitress for many years. I know how it can be stressful and hard but last night wasn’t even busy. There were multiple people behind the bar so our bartender wasn’t busy. But our bartender was more interested in talking to her boyfriend about him going in to target and what he bought. Snapping at customers and sighing heavy while saying “anyway about target” when customers are trying to order a beer doesn’t come off very appropriate. THEN we had to ask a different bartender who was very nice and joking with us to order food. Do not ever get the charcuterie board. I am certain we were served rotten salami. It was the most foul tasting salami I’ve ever had in my life but we didn’t dare say anything. We had our drinks, paid and left. Never going back to that place. Horrible service and food.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 1

Deborah Borchert

$20 for a Caeser salad with chicken and watery dressing! That was the worst salad I've ever had! I'd suggest changing vendors for that dressing.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 5

Liz Loya

The beer there and outdoor summer seating is about the only thing I'd say is great about this place. Went to eat dinner there the other day, and the chairs were very uncomfortable. Very loud. The layout was not great. The food was not worth it. It's very bland and boring. I would not recommend spending your money on the food.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

Curtis Varley

Great patio. Very accommodating of a large group. Food was wonderful made for a good night for kids and dogs.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Jim

Good food. Great beer menu. Server was very good.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Quinn Hemesath

Fantastic servers and bartenders, and they treated me with nothing but kindness.

Though, the burger I got to-go was anything but kind. The meat patties were literally hard as a rock, and the edges of the patties chipped off. I’ve never had a more old-tasting, cooked from frozen seeming, and overcooked burger in my life. Huge ick.

Usually big grove nails it with food, but this experience was a MASSIVE let down with cuisine.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 5

Gianna Rose

What a beautiful restaurant! The food was good for me but, my husband said that his macaroni and cheese was dry. The other thing that was bothersome was how long it took to get our food it was quite a wait. The staff were nice so that made it better.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 3

Danielle Smith

Bring back the smoked salmon tartine! It was the best thing on your menu

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Ashley Sinnorai

What a cute little place! I really enjoyed my experience here. Hostess was very nice and welcoming.

What we got:
• salted rim sour
• high street punch (mocktail)
• tuna poke bowl (#1 most popular/ordered item! delicious)
• cheese steak (not pictured) but it was good

I thought the portion sizes were perfect! Would definitely come again.

Parking: It can get very busy! But there are a lot of options.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Tuna Poke Bowl

Eileen Miller

Always great service by Hallie M. Gives good recommendation for food and beer. Thanks you!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mac & Cheese, White Cheddar Cheesesteak, Giant Pretzel, Sweet Potato Fries, Cauliflower Wings

Jessica Goforth

Great place to grab food and beer with friends. The summer jam is absolutely the BEST BEER IN THE UNIVERSE! Love their outdoor seating area.

Kid-friendliness: I bring my son here all the time.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings, Giant Pretzel

Emily VonWald

Super welcoming environment!

Kid-friendliness: Accommodated our newborn

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Tuna Poke

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