I just had a combo player there and it really was nice sat out in the patio area had a nice cool breeze.I really enjoyed myself.I recommend this to every.One my friends was knocked out about the experience too
Jessika Davis
An absolute must if you’re in Des Moines! Buzzard Billy’s serves up bold flavor, Southern charm, and a fun, laid-back vibe that’s perfect for any night out. The Cajun and Creole dishes are phenomenal—from the blackened catfish to the gator bites, everything was cooked to perfection. Great drink menu, awesome service, and a cool atmosphere right near the riverfront. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, don’t miss this place.
J Vazquez (GeekED2Travel)
A quick walk from the Expo Center in downtown Des Moines! Great atmosphere! Food was not as flavorful, but I have a Southern palate, meaning I need less char and bland taste and more seasoning and fresher taste plus sweet tea. Probably great food if you're drinking, but I was there for brunch with teens. Busy day, so it was a long wait.
Ron Kirkpatrick
Had a great time and the food was great!
Joey Garcia
Great service. Great food
Noemi Rueda
The older bartender woman was extremely standoffish. I went for a Food Delivery pick up, she looked at me and walked away. Very unprofessional and classless. You do not treat anyone like this. I will never be patron of this establishment. I advise customer service training. I’ve been in the customer service industry for over 10 years and I’d NEVER treat anyone like this.
James Meek
I was served raw food, I’m so glad I cut my food in half before taking a bite otherwise I would be very sick!!! Made me loose my appetite but sure had to pay for the soda I took 2 sips out of, ridiculous…i will never go back!
Tami Bair
We just had a very good meal from here! Our waitress Angela was 5 stars!!
We had 2 of the pasta meals and catfish strips. All was excellent!
We definitely will come back!
Christine Coffin
Don't order to go because the Poutine at the restaurant had actual roast beef but the meat sent home with us was ground up, had gristle in it and we had even asked for extra meat. Be sure to just order, check it over then ask for a box. They can't be trusted obviously.
Andrea Price
Had the Texas Mac and cheese and my love had the alligator and mom had the quesadilla and the loaded fries.. all of them came out pretty fast!! We were still eating our appetizer when our food came out. The waitress was really sweet.
Was there a couple of months ago with friends having dinner the night before the funeral of one of my schoolmates. Food was better than good. The server was excellent. Reason why no 5 stars? Nobody's perfect. But this was pretty close.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Creole, Red Beans & Rice with Andouille Sausage
Naomi Chevalier
Nice variety of food which was good. Service was good.
I just had a combo player there and it really was nice sat out in the patio area had a nice cool breeze.I really enjoyed myself.I recommend this to every.One my friends was knocked out about the experience too
An absolute must if you’re in Des Moines! Buzzard Billy’s serves up bold flavor, Southern charm, and a fun, laid-back vibe that’s perfect for any night out. The Cajun and Creole dishes are phenomenal—from the blackened catfish to the gator bites, everything was cooked to perfection. Great drink menu, awesome service, and a cool atmosphere right near the riverfront. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, don’t miss this place.
A quick walk from the Expo Center in downtown Des Moines! Great atmosphere! Food was not as flavorful, but I have a Southern palate, meaning I need less char and bland taste and more seasoning and fresher taste plus sweet tea. Probably great food if you're drinking, but I was there for brunch with teens. Busy day, so it was a long wait.
Had a great time and the food was great!
Great service. Great food
The older bartender woman was extremely standoffish. I went for a Food Delivery pick up, she looked at me and walked away. Very unprofessional and classless. You do not treat anyone like this. I will never be patron of this establishment. I advise customer service training. I’ve been in the customer service industry for over 10 years and I’d NEVER treat anyone like this.
I was served raw food, I’m so glad I cut my food in half before taking a bite otherwise I would be very sick!!! Made me loose my appetite but sure had to pay for the soda I took 2 sips out of, ridiculous…i will never go back!
We just had a very good meal from here! Our waitress Angela was 5 stars!! We had 2 of the pasta meals and catfish strips. All was excellent! We definitely will come back!
Don't order to go because the Poutine at the restaurant had actual roast beef but the meat sent home with us was ground up, had gristle in it and we had even asked for extra meat. Be sure to just order, check it over then ask for a box. They can't be trusted obviously.
Had the Texas Mac and cheese and my love had the alligator and mom had the quesadilla and the loaded fries.. all of them came out pretty fast!! We were still eating our appetizer when our food came out. The waitress was really sweet.
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Was there a couple of months ago with friends having dinner the night before the funeral of one of my schoolmates. Food was better than good. The server was excellent. Reason why no 5 stars? Nobody's perfect. But this was pretty close.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Creole, Red Beans & Rice with Andouille Sausage
Nice variety of food which was good. Service was good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Super busy before the concert. Great food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Gator Fingers, Armadillo Eggs, Fried Alligator
Crowded as always before a concert but the food was great. Wife's salad came out with onions we asked to be removed but it was quickly remade.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Armadillo Eggs, Fried Alligator
amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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