Fresko

909 Locust St Ste. 103, Des Moines
(515) 630-7009

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Menu

Starters
Tuna Tartare
Teriyaki marinated ahi tuna, avocado, sesame seeds, wontons, firecracker sauce.
Wood Fired Wings
chili oil, crumbled feta, tzatziki dipping sauce
P.E.I. Mussels
White wine, Spanish chorizo, garlic, cilantro, chili butter, grilled bread. Can be modified to be gluten-free.
Skewers
Wood-fired Moroccan spiced tenderloin, arugula, Mediterranean pico, tzatziki. Gluten-free.
Seared Sesame Tuna
Seared rare and sliced, Asian slaw, honey almonds, orange supremes, squash, ginger soy vinaigrette.

Greens
Roasted Squash Salad
pumpernickel croutons, bleu cheese, candied pecans, honey verjus vinaigrette
Fresko Salad
Artisan lettuce, berries, orange supremes, goat cheese, red onion, sunflower seeds, red wine vinaigrette. Gluten free, vegetarian.
Mixed Greens Salad
Cucumber, sweet peppers, cherry tomatoes, onion, cotija, basil vinaigrette. Gluten-free and vegetarian.
Kale & Spinach Caesar Salad
Tuscan kale, baby spinach, garlic croutons, cremini mushrooms, shaved parmesan, anchovy vinaigrette. Can be modified to be gluten-free.
Beets & Goat Cheese Salad
Roasted gold & red beets, candied pecans, orange supremes, citrus vinaigrette. Gluten free, vegetarian.

Flatbreads
Margherita Flatbread
Basil pesto, cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella. Vegetarian.
Formaggio Flatbread
Cheese blend, fresh chives, truffle honey. Vegetarian.
Pepperoni Flatbread
San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, grande artisan pepperoni.
Bacon Flatbread
Crispy bacon, caramelized onion, Tillamook cheddar, fresh thyme.

Tacos
Achiote Chicken Tacos
Pickled cabbage, chipotle aioli, mango salsa. Gluten free.
Short Rib Tacos
Pico de gallo, guacamole, cotija. Gluten-free
Shrimp Tacos Lunch
Candied Fresno chili, micro cilantro. Gluten free.
Chorizo Seitan Tacos Lunch
Pico de gallo, guacamole. Vegan.

Sandwiches
Steak Sandwich
Sliced ribeye, Tillamook cheddar, sweet onion, chimichurri, tomatoes, ciabatta bread. (Similar to a cheesesteak sandwich, we cannot take temperature requests for this item.) Served with roasted potatoes. Can be modified to be gluten-free.
Chicken Caprese Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast, tomato, arugula, basil pesto, fresh mozzarella, ciabatta bread. Served with roasted potatoes. Can be modified to be gluten-free.
Fresko Burger
Smoked Gouda, arugula, pickled onion, tomato jam, brioche bun. Served with roasted potatoes. Can be modified to be gluten-free.
Pita Wrap
leg of lamb, chipotle mayo, pico de gallo, guacamole, arugula, feta
Black Bean Burger
avocado, tomato, chipotle mayo, vegan chao cheese, Boston lettuce, tobacco onions VG V2

Sides

Seasonal Vegetables
Chef's choice of seasonal vegetables.
Sauteed Greens
Fresh Fruit
Cauliflower Gratin
Truffle Potatoes
Roasted Potatoes
Sea Salt & Pepper Chips
Grilled Bread
Add a piece of bread to your order!

Sweets
Molten Chocolate Cake
Salted caramel, candied pecans, homemade vanilla ice cream. Gluten-free
Scotcheroo
Butterscotch, peanut butter, and dark chocolate mousse, puffed rice, peanut butter crumble. Gluten-free

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Recent Reviews

Amazing food tonight! My husband and I had a late anniversary dinner here and it did not disappoint. The blackened salmon was cooked to perfection and my husband’s ribeye was amazing as well. Our server was also amazing!
February 2025
Service was excellent as was the food. The Suntory old fashioned was amazing. We really enjoyed the Sensei roll and the Blackened Salmon. The smoke on the Tiger Shrimp was a little over powering, but it was still good.
February 2025
Good flavor, pretty environment, and good location but very expensive for mediocre experience.

Ordered steak medium well and it came back well done with crisp burnt outside. Pork chop was undercooked and raw. They said that was normal but probably a tad underdone. My husband is a medium rare guy but he couldn't do it. Felt bad asking for both to be fixed and flavors were good on steak so ate that while my husband waited for pork to be redone. I was all...
February 2025

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Fresko

909 Locust St Ste. 103, Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 630-7009