El Bait Shop
200 SW 2nd St, Des Moines
(515) 284-1970
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Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots
Fried Cheese Curds
Mashed Potatoes
Italian Grinder
Beef Stroganoff
Rarebit Burger
Chicken Wings
Pizza Burger
Deviled Eggs
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Recent Reviews
We came in as a group of 10 and was able to find a table. We were very fortunate to have server Shoe and I will tell you he made the whole experience! Had great suggestions and played along with our shenanigans! Thank you for helping make the night fun. Great selection of beers and love our barn town!
The food was excellent! The number of craft drinks was exquisite. They will even make you a craft drink. BUT really the experience was the service by the server named Shoe.
Shoe's table side manner was spot on and he knew what would be the perfect drink for us. Shoe was extremely knowledgeable and had great listening skills to help make the experience amazing.
We also played a game of HOT ONES with the hot sauces which was a blast with...
Shoe's table side manner was spot on and he knew what would be the perfect drink for us. Shoe was extremely knowledgeable and had great listening skills to help make the experience amazing.
We also played a game of HOT ONES with the hot sauces which was a blast with...
Best taproom in the Midwest with a surprisingly good menu. Always a fun place and can get busy. You'll always find a new beer. Hit the High Life bar next door for a return to the 1970s.
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