I chose Gerris based on recommendations for their wings. I debated leaving this review because I like to support small businesses, and the service itself was prompt and friendly.
Unfortunately, I was very disappointed with the food. I ordered a party platter of wings for pickup, and they were extremely dry and chewy—most were honestly inedible. The ranch was really good, but that was the only highlight.
This was especially frustrating because the wings were for a get-together, and it ended up being embarrassing as a host. Most of the food went uneaten, and everyone was still hungry, which really put a damper on the event.
At roughly $2 per wing, I would have expected much better quality. I’m not sure if this was a bad batch or an off night, but based on this experience I wouldn’t try the wings again. I would be open to updating or removing this review if ownership reaches out and makes it right.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
Josh Condon
One of the true hidden gems of Des Moines. Old school feel, wings are excellent vibes are better.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dave Wingert
small place with a small menu, but the staff was nice. Hot sausage sandwich was great and a big portion too.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dominic Bilotta
Best wings in des moines
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tyler Gorman
Eastside’s hidden gems dinning establishment. Hands down best in wings in the DSM metro. Get ready for a little bit of east side culture mixed with some of the best handcrafted deep-friend wings with amazing hot sauce. It’s a buck-list item for all DSM residents.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Trust your Gut
great food, great staff, and very chill atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ricardo Osorio
I am from Sioux City where I think the wings from Bob Roes Point after are the best ever, surprisingly these were very close! I travel often and feel like I have tried wings in many different places. The wings at this place were great. We came in without a reservation with a large group (our bad) and the waitress still provided superb service. Couldn’t remember her name!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Noah O
Just stopped here for lunch And I was pleasantly surprised how good the burger was I got! The bartender was super kind and attentive I didn't catch his name unfortunately. I’ll be back for sure!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mel Samples
Gerri's has the best wings in town. The service is sporadic - sometimes it's great and other times, it's iffy, but you dont care because the food is that good. TVs on the wall, music on the jukebox...it's the Eastside at its greatest!
Worst service. Sat down at a table that hadn't been cleaned yet. Tried ro help clean up and we got mocked for it. Wings are good tho.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
Thomas A.
Best Wings in town.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
bryan chaplin
Authentic buffalo wings like I haven't seen since Philadelphia bar and grill closed! Yuppies stay away you don't know what real buffalo wings are.
Justin Winter
If you into dive bars, bar food, and great service check out Gerris. They are know for their wings so that is what I went with. One sauce option but it was good. Not too spicy, kind of like frank hot sauce with some butter mixed in. Wings were huge. Cheese balls were good. Food was fast and service was on point. One female working the entire room and she killed it. Drinks never got empty.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Lachell Wilkins
It didn't seem very welcoming upon arrival, I sat myself. The atmosphere is dark, however, it is a bar so that's kind of expected. The wait staff/ bartenders were decent. The wings they rave about were good because I personally like them cooked hard/well-done like that. If you like a softer wing or have dental deficiency, leave the wings alone. The overall experience was okay enough to return.
I chose Gerris based on recommendations for their wings. I debated leaving this review because I like to support small businesses, and the service itself was prompt and friendly.
Unfortunately, I was very disappointed with the food. I ordered a party platter of wings for pickup, and they were extremely dry and chewy—most were honestly inedible. The ranch was really good, but that was the only highlight.
This was especially frustrating because the wings were for a get-together, and it ended up being embarrassing as a host. Most of the food went uneaten, and everyone was still hungry, which really put a damper on the event.
At roughly $2 per wing, I would have expected much better quality. I’m not sure if this was a bad batch or an off night, but based on this experience I wouldn’t try the wings again. I would be open to updating or removing this review if ownership reaches out and makes it right.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
One of the true hidden gems of Des Moines. Old school feel, wings are excellent vibes are better.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
small place with a small menu, but the staff was nice. Hot sausage sandwich was great and a big portion too.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best wings in des moines
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eastside’s hidden gems dinning establishment. Hands down best in wings in the DSM metro. Get ready for a little bit of east side culture mixed with some of the best handcrafted deep-friend wings with amazing hot sauce. It’s a buck-list item for all DSM residents.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
great food, great staff, and very chill atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I am from Sioux City where I think the wings from Bob Roes Point after are the best ever, surprisingly these were very close! I travel often and feel like I have tried wings in many different places. The wings at this place were great. We came in without a reservation with a large group (our bad) and the waitress still provided superb service. Couldn’t remember her name!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just stopped here for lunch And I was pleasantly surprised how good the burger was I got! The bartender was super kind and attentive I didn't catch his name unfortunately. I’ll be back for sure!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gerri's has the best wings in town. The service is sporadic - sometimes it's great and other times, it's iffy, but you dont care because the food is that good. TVs on the wall, music on the jukebox...it's the Eastside at its greatest!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Hot Wings, Potato Wedges
Good wings and service
Restaurantji Recommends
Worst service. Sat down at a table that hadn't been cleaned yet. Tried ro help clean up and we got mocked for it. Wings are good tho.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
Best Wings in town.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Authentic buffalo wings like I haven't seen since Philadelphia bar and grill closed! Yuppies stay away you don't know what real buffalo wings are.
If you into dive bars, bar food, and great service check out Gerris. They are know for their wings so that is what I went with. One sauce option but it was good. Not too spicy, kind of like frank hot sauce with some butter mixed in. Wings were huge. Cheese balls were good. Food was fast and service was on point. One female working the entire room and she killed it. Drinks never got empty.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
It didn't seem very welcoming upon arrival, I sat myself. The atmosphere is dark, however, it is a bar so that's kind of expected. The wait staff/ bartenders were decent. The wings they rave about were good because I personally like them cooked hard/well-done like that. If you like a softer wing or have dental deficiency, leave the wings alone. The overall experience was okay enough to return.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
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