“Absolutely loved this place, the ambiance, food and service was beyond excellent. We had 1 meal we did not care for and they took the price off our bill without even having us ask. Our waitress was personality plus and made us feel like we had been coming there for years. Loved the music that was playing and how this place looked. Highly recommend stopping.“
“What an experience!! Having been a server in a fine dining restaurant many years ago what stood out to me most at Oak Park, on top of the amazing food and classy aesthetic, was the clockwork like polished service provided by the waiters and sommelier. Maybe it's a post COVID nostalgia for the old days of a well staffed restaurant, but it's been a long time since we've had every need proactively taken care of and plate settings artfully whisked away without thought. Top it off with a great menu and fantastic flavor combinations created by the kitchen team with no detail ignored. Keep up the amazing work!“
“This was a nice, chill retro bar in the downtown area of Des Moines. The service was awesome. Our waitress was quite attentive. They have a large assortment of craft cocktails. I chose to stick with my regular staples, either an old fashioned or their penicillin. I loved the neon signs which I've attached to this review.“
“Noce is always a fun night out, whether in a group or a couples night out. I was looking for so.ething different to do to celebrate Valentine's Day. Valentine's Day hit during the weekday this year so we couldn't celebrate on actual Valentine's Day. I decided to get us tickets for the Max Wellman Valentine's Day event. First off I love that I can see all the upcoming events on the website. Totally easy to order tickets on line. I always stress about having my tickets up when I get somewhere, the front desk just asked my name and took us to our table. The show was great. Max Wellman always puts on a good show. He even had another performer come up and sing a song. The waitress was nice and attentive. I can't wait to go back again.“
“We stopped in on an unexpectedly busy Tuesday evening during their Nice List holiday takeover. The guys working worked their butts off to keep up with the rush and did a great job. We always enjoy the drinks here and especially love their dog friendly patio in the summer!“
“My wife and I had a great experience. It was evident that the cocktails were made by someone who takes pride in their craft. The service was exceptional. Laid back and easy-going atmosphere for 5pm on a Friday. We didn’t try any of the small plates, but they looked good as they came out of the kitchen.“
“I am an activity director for a local memory care, and to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, we tried Finn's Pub. They were MORE THAN accomodating! We visited on a Thursday afternoon, and that coming Saturday and Sunday, the owners were making Corned Beef and Cabbage. When they knew we were coming, they whipped up a special batch just for us! It was so kind! The residents loved the drinks, the food, and the atmosphere. Thank you so much for hosting us!“
“Wow the atmosphere here is amazing and the bartender was on point! Don't be afraid to ask for a drink suggestion.if you want a place to chill out, then head to juniper moon. the indoor and outdoor seating is amazing.I tried 4 different specialty bourbon drinks and they were all very unique and interesting.“
“Well I haven't been here in over 20 years but it hasn't changed one single bit. The dogs are still playing cards and pool on the walls and the booths are the same just a whole lot more worn. Actually the booth had a huge hole in the seat that you could see clear to the floor. The seating was missing tiles and you could see large holes in the ceiling too. It really didn't bother me because you expect this here...it was however the first time I have ever been here with the lights turned up. It definitely needs to have the light on much lower... The only other thing is the back door you have to enter from since the city removed most of the parking. It is so dangerous. The concrete is deteriorating and broken and the steps are very scary. I suspect people fall back there regularly...But over all it brought back fond memories of times long ago!!!“
“Truly special lounge and atmosphere !! Delicious custom cocktails made by a professional friendly knowledgeable gentleman. Wonderful classy experience! Thank you for making us feel so special! Look forward to coming again every time when visiting the area.“
“BRE was phenomenal. We are from Omaha & don't know Des Moines. She handles a big crowd and makes everybody feel comfortable and handled. This is a cute bar with great music. Highly suggest to come here. The amazing bartender and service was just a plus!!! Would come again.“
“I think I found me pot o gold! Yes my name is Patrick so if you couldn't tell by the name my Irish roots go all the way back to the Island. I wouldn't call me St. Patrick by any means because as legend says he feared nothing not even death! .. I will say I won't be scared to come back to Kathy's. The bartender was super welcoming, and chatty, He even shook my hand at the end of my visit. He was very attentive to all 10 of us in the bar, all from different walks of life! I was super excited that a guy brought in and set up his daughters girl scout cookies to sell to patrons and yes next thing you know everyone in the bar is sharing a variety of Girl Scout Cookies! Law and Order SVU was on the Tv, William Shatner's Christmas album was on the touch tunes and I enjoyed a lazy Sunday afternoon with a cool crew of folks. The place is cool and has framed photos of famous people with Irish roots.. We ain't just talking Conan, Bono, and Van Morrison we are talking Hitchcock and Detective Benson from Law and Order SVU's mom Jayne Mansfield.. Who I happened to just look up on Wiki to make sure on the spelling of her name and I discovered that Jimi Hendrix played on her music she put out in the 60's... WOW all I can say.. I feel pretty LUCKY to know that and pretty LUCKY to have gone to Kathy's.“
“Been here 3x in a three year span. It's great every.single.time. I've come here for food. I've come here for drinks. I've come here for food AND drinks. I've sat at the bar. I've sat at a table. The food is always perfect! The drinks are always perfect! The staff is awesome no matter who you get! Honestly, this is one of my favorite places in DSM!“
“these guys are great ❤️. the drinks are delightful and the bartenders are excellent mixologist. not only do they know their stuff, but they also are great with us, the customers. The pool table is a major plus to this speakeasy. Alleged Lee's has quickly become one of my favorite places to drink in the East Village.“
“A fun, uniquely decorated place that has great food and friendly service! The Cuban is pretty good, and not heavy on the bread. Thats a positive in my mind- better tasting meats and pickle spear with a tasty mustard that isn’t overwhelming. Has a patio for when the heat’s out, and nice, quaint indoor seating until then. The art is fun to look at. Humidor with cigars available too. Can you find Bigfoot?“
“Food is delicious, the margaritas not so good for Wednesdays Margaritas night? they are weak and tasteless but the food is so scrumptious!!!!!I just ordered online and forgot to order beans and as a one time courtesy they are sending some! I appreciate that because that is all my daughter will eat!Update Baria tacos ? were very dry today and fatty! Kind of a waste of money! Unfortunately probably will never order from here again. ?“
“I noticed that they had decorations up for Valentine's Day. They have margarita specials. I had the lime margarita which was delicious. And steak fajitas. The service was great and the food came quickly. And they give you chips and salsa as much as you want free of charge.Kid-friendliness: They do have a kids menu.“
“First time here and was surprised by their selection of fun cocktails, too many to choose from! I asked the bartender for her fave off the menu and she recommended the cocktail with Trix cereal. Such a great choice! Super fruity and delish. I ordered 2 and was def feeling it! Overall a good bar for unique cocktails.“
“This is a lovely little cocktail bar! Such a cute space--would make a great date spot. As a fan of gin, I love the emphasis on gin drinks--and all of the ones I've tried have been very nice. A highlight is the White Negroni: it has the balanced bitter and sweetness reminiscent of a traditional negroni, but is a little lighter and less aggressive than it's Campari cousin. I'm a big fan--and it's a great deal at happy hour“
“Great place. Super nice people, very welcoming, cash only and great drinks. They are open even if it appears they are closed. They have several TVs. It's a little dark but lots of seating. They always play the Iowa and Iowa State football games. Great place! Would recommend them to everyone.“
“Absolutely one of the best restaurants I’ve been to. We had six rolls, I will put them in the order of most favorite to least. Vegan Maki Up in Smoke Vegan Maki Black Dragon Vegan Maki Cowgirl Vegan Maki Philadelphia Vegan Maki Hot Popper Vegan Maki Thai Hippie Every one of these rolls was amazing!! We thought we would never be able to enjoy Sushi again after deciding to be Vegan a year ago. It was a wonderful experience.“
“We made our way around the menu. The octopus was amazing, would recommend if you eat here. The lobster was fresh from the tank and very simple to pull apart.The royal surf and turf was a bit pricy, but very much worth it imo. Steak was perfectly cooked and the king crab was so tender and delicious. The oysters were a bit salty but still decent. All in all id give it a 9.5/10. Would highly recommend.“
“I have been wanting to try this place since my son moved to Des Moines. Great place! I had the homemade granola with chia seed yogurt. My son had the spinach florentine with poached eggs and hollandaise. My husband had the breakfast tacos and we were all VERY happy with our choices. Will be stopping in again on our next visit!“
“We hired Nightingale to bartend our wedding reception. Can not recommend highly enough! My husband and I had a pretty specific vision for what we wanted for the bar, and from the first meeting Heather and Tovka clearly committed to learning and achieving that vision. Great communication throughout the months leading up to the day, and heard a ton of compliments from guests about the service and drinks. The bar they set up exceeded our expectations! Hire these folks right now.“
“Their poutine was so good that I ate it every single day of my stay. The cocktails were delicious and the desserts were amazing. The service was fantastic. It's the perfect place to take a break from the blistering cold of January and the hustle and bustle of campaigning.“
“I don't have enough good things to say about this place and the service, I had the elote and a couple craft cocktails. Food was fast & delicious and so were the drinks. Adrina was my waitress and she was brought an awesome energy and took my experience to the next level, very knowledgeable about the menu & quick on her feet. Would definitely recommend everybody giving this place a try! Ask for Adrina!“
“We were visiting from out of town in late January. Des Moines had just had a heavy snowfall and the streets were not in great shape so we wanted to find a BBQ restaurant close to our hotel and found Rrackss via the Yelp app. We were there at 6:00 on a Friday night and there were no customers in the restaurant. We thought they might be closed. Parking was limited as they share a small parking lot with other businesses. It was dark, raining hard, and the street in front of the building was very narrow because of the piled up snow and it did not feel like we could park there. The food was delicious, served quickly, and really hit the spot. Another couple came into the restaurant shortly after we did and with only four customers the waiters were able to be very attentive. Come on, Des Moines, support this great restaurant!“
“Hello everybody, my name is Betty I’m from NY , I stop by bc I was very hungry and guess what?I found this place with an amazing cebiche from Peru . I recommended highly this place. The food, the people , the whole place it is just so nice and they make you feel like home. 5 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ yaiiiiiii“