Louie's Wine Dive

4040 University Ave suite a, Des Moines
(515) 777-3416

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Champagne Fish and Chips Dinner
Honey Butter Chicken Sandwich
Crisp Pecan Brussels Sprouts
Emily's Apple Harvest Salad
Louie’S Double Burger
Champagne Fish & Chips
Squeaky Cheese Curds
Guacamole and Chips
Truffle Potatoes
4 Pork Gnocchi

Menu

Dinner - Starters
SQUEAKY CHEESE
Rice flour batter, Ellsworth cheese curds, serrano dill aioli, marinara.
CRISP PECAN BRUSSELS SPROUTS
Brussels, candied pecan, sweet serrano sauce, sprinkled parmesan, green onion.
SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP
Roasted garlic, cream cheese, swiss cheese, parmesan cheese, tortilla chips.
NOT-SO-STANDARD POTATO CHIPS
Parmesan, sauce flight: bbq, gold sauce, comeback sauce.
CHARCUTERIE BOARD
Served with baguette, house pickles, bacon jam, apple butter, dijon mustard. Delice Triple Cream, Prairie Breeze Cheddar, Maytag Blue, Prosclutto, Hot Sopressata.
JUMBO LUMP CRAB CAKES
Maryland style, comeback sauce,, apple slaw.
GUACAMOLE
Fresh avocado, cilantro, lime, fresh vegetables, corn tortilla chips.

Dinner - Greens
WEDGE SALAD
Iceberg lettuce, cherry tomatoes, dill springs, applewood smoked bacon, Maytag blue cheese dressing, everything bagel crunch.
EMILY'S APPLE HARVEST SALAD
Field greens, grilled chicken breast, gala apple, sun-dried cranberries, bacon, goat cheese, candied pecans, balsamic vinaigrette.

Dinner - Handhelds
LOUIE'S DOUBLE BURGER
Two smashed certified angus ground beef patties, american cheese, caramelized onions, pickles, 'that sauce', potato bun, sea salt fries.
HONEY BUTTER CHICKEN SANDWICH
grilled chicken breast, honey butter, sharp white cheddar cheese, lettuce, bacon, potato bun, sea salt fries.
SCB BURGER*
Certified angus ground beef, serrano cream, bacon jam, potato bun, sea salt fries.
BUFFALO CHICKEN SANDWICH
Buttermilk fried chicken, buffalo sauce, serrano cream cheese, blue cheese mousse, arugula, potato bun, sea salt fries.
SHRIMP TACOS
Chipotle aioli, avocado, pickled onions, cilantro, corn tortillas.
CHICKEN SALAD WRAP
grilled chicken, smoked gouda, bacon, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, hard boiled egg, field greens, green goddess, spinach tortilla, sea salt fries

Dinner - Pasta
BAKED MACARONI & CHEESE
Smoked beef burnt ends, roasted garlic & gouda cream, house bbq, house pickles, cornbread crumbs.
4 PORK GNOCCHI
House made gnocchi, prosciutto, Italian sausage, bacon, pork shoulder, red wine cream sauce, baguette.
PUMPKIN MASCARPONE RAVIOLI
roasted butternut squash, prosciutto, sage, brown butter cream, toasted pecans, shaved parmesan.
SPICY SHRIMP DIABLO
rigaton pasta, shrimp, creamy chili pepper arrabbiata, green onions, greek yogurt, baguette.

Dinner - Entrées
CHAMPAGNE FISH & CHIPS
Champagne & rice flour battered alaskan cod, Louie's tartar sauce, sea salt fries.
CHICKEN PICCATA
ightly breaded chicken cutlets, whipped yukon gold potatoes, crispy brussels sprouts, calabrian chili, lemon caper pan sauce.
COCONUT CURRY SHRIMP
tofu & shrimp, garlic lemon rice, roasted butternut squash, spinach, cherry tomatoes, coconut curry, charred lime, cilantro.
CAJUN CREOLE SALMON
blackened salmon, garlic lemon rice, roasted broccolini, crab stuffed shrimp, cajun cream sauce.
FILET DEBURGO
whipped yukon gold potatoes, roasted broccolini, deburgo sauce.

Dinner - A La Carte
SIDE SALAD
1/2 wedge or mixed green.
WHIPPED YUKON GOLD POTATOES
BROCCOLINI
GARLIC LEMON RICE

Dinner - Dessert
BEIGNETS
Powdered sugar, rum butter.
CHOCOLATE MOLTEN CAKE
orange marmalade, biscotti, sesame, whipped cream.
TRIPLE LAYER CARROT CAKE
Apple butter, salted caramel, sun-dried cranberries

Brunch - Starters
Avocado Toast
Brioche, smashed avocado, sliced tomato, over easy egg, crispy prosciutto.
Squeaky Cheese
Rice flour batter, Ellsworth cheese curds, serrano dill aioli, marinara.
Beignets
Powdered sugar, rum butter.
Fig & Ricotta Toast
Brioche, herb whipped ricotta, fresh figs, blueberries, toasted pistachios, spiced honey vinaigrette.

Brunch - Greens
Emily's Apple Harvest Salad
Field greens, grilled chicken breast, gala apple, sun-dried cranberries, bacon, goat cheese, candied pecans, balsamic vinaigrette.
Blackened Salmon Salad
Arugula, capers, shaved carrots, cucumbers, crispy shallots, buttermilk dressing.
Wedge Salad
Iceberg lettuce, cherry tomatoes, dill springs, applewood smoked bacon, blue cheese dressing, everything bagel crunch.

Brunch - Handhelds
Honey Butter Chicken Sandwich
Fried chicken breast, lettuce, bacon, sharp white cheddar, honey butter, potato bun, sea salt fries.
Louie's Double Burger
Two smashed angus ground beef patties, American cheese, caramelized onions, pickles, 'that sauce', potato bun, sea salt fries.
SCB Burger
Certified angus ground beef, serrano cream, bacon jam, pickles, potato bun, sea salt fries.
Arch Frenemy
Sliced brioche, apple butter, soft scrambled eggs, bacon, American & swiss cheese, dijon mayo.

Brunch - Morning Dive Plates
Avo Omelette
Egg whites, cheddar jack cheese, avocado, tomato, spinach, breakfast potatoes.
Breakfast Burrito
Bacon, ham, scrambled eggs, artisan jack cheese, onions, peppers, pico de gallo, chipotle aioli, flour tortilla, breakfast potatoes.
Croque Madame
Sliced brioche, sliced ham, bechamel sauce, swiss cheese, parmesan cheese, sunny egg, breakfast potatoes.
Biscuits + Gravy
House made sausage gravy, buttermilk biscuits, sunny side egg.
Classic Benedict
Country ham, poached eggs, hollandaise, English muffin, breakfast potatoes.
Crab Benedict
Poached eggs, arugula, hollandaise, English muffin, breakfast potatoes.
Blue Plate Special
Two eggs, bacon, breakfast potatoes, choice of toast or biscuit.
Chicken + Waffle
Southern fried chicken breast, waffle, rum butter, maple syrup.
Breakfast Skillet
Beef tenderloin tips, bacon, asparagus, breakfast potatoes, onions, peppers, jack cheese, 2 sunny eggs.

Brunch - A La Carte
English Muffin
Fresh Fruit
Bacon
Breakfast Potatoes
Guacamole
Biscuit
2 Eggs
Pico De Gallo

Brunch - Eye Openers
Drip Coffee
Tea
Cold Brew Coffee
Juice
Orange, grapefruit, apple or cranberry.

Lunch - Starters
SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP
Roasted garlic, cream cheese, swiss cheese, parmesan cheese, tortilla chips.
CHARCUTERIE BOARD
Served with baguette, crackers, house pickles, bacon jam, apple butter, dijon mustard. Delice Triple Cream, Prairie Breeze Cheddar, Maytag Blue, Prosciutto, Hot Sopresseta.
CRISP PECAN BRUSSELS SPROUTS
Brussels, candied pecans, sweet serrano sauce, shaved green onion, sprinkled parmesan.
SQUEAKY CHEESE
Rice flour batter, Ellsworth cheese curds, serrano dill aioli, marinara.
GUACAMOLE
Fresh avocado, cilantro, lime, fresh vegetables, corn tortilla chips.
JUMBO LUMP CRAB CAKES
Maryland style, curry aioli, apple slaw.
Not-So-Standard Potato Chips
Parmesan, sauce flight: BBQ, gold sauce, blue cheese.

Lunch - Greens
EMILY'S APPLE HARVEST SALAD
Field greens, grilled chicken breast, gala apple, sun-dried cranberries, bacon, goat cheese, candied pecans, balsamic vinaigrette.
BLACKENED SALMON SALAD
Arugula, capers, shaved carrots, cucumbers, crispy shallots, buttermilk dressing.
FIG & WHIPPED RICOTTA SALAD
Fresh figs, blueberries, whipped ricotta, arugula, toasted pistachios, honey rosemary vinaigrette, crispy prosciutto.
WEDGE SALAD
Iceberg lettuce, cherry tomatoes, dill springs, applewood smoked bacon, blue cheese dressing, everything bagel crunch.

Lunch - Handhelds
LOUIE'S DOUBLE BURGER
Two smashed angus ground beef patties, american cheese, caramelized onions, pickles, 'that sauce', potato bun, sea salt fries.
SCB BURGER*
Certified angus ground beef, serrano cream cheese, bacon jam, potato bun, sea salt fries.
HONEY BUTTER CHICKEN SANDWICH
Fried chicken breast, honey butter, sharp white cheddar, lettuce, bacon, potato bun, sea salt fries.
BUFFALO CHICKEN SANDWICH
Buttermilk fried chicken, buffalo sauce, serrano cream cheese, blue cheese mousse, arugula, potato bun, sea salt fries.
SHRIMP TACOS
Chipotle aioli, avocado, pickled onions, cilantro, corn tortillas.

Lunch - Entrées
CHAMPAGNE FISH & CHIPS
Champagne and rice flour battered alaskan cod, Louie's tartar sauce, sea salt fries.
COCONUT SHRIMP CURRY
Garlic lemon rice, shiitake mushrooms, spinach, cherry tomatoes, coconut curry, charred lime, cilantro.
4 PORK GNOCCHI
House-made gnocchi, prosciutto, Italian sausage, bacon, pork shoulder, red wine cream sauce, baguette.
BURNT ENDS MAC & CHEESE
Smoked beef burnt ends, roasted garlic & gouda cream, house bbq sauce, house pickles, cornbread crumbs.
PORTOBELLO & CREMINI MUSHROOM RAVIOLI
English peas, shiitake mushrooms, parmesan cream sauce, crispy prosciutto, truffle breadcrumbs.
SPICY SHRIMP DIABLO
Campanelle pasta, shrimp, creamy chili pepper arrabbiata, green onions, greek yogurt, baguette.

Lunch - Two Course Lunch
Two Course Lunch

Beer Bottles & Cans
Heineken 0.0, Amsterdam

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Recent Reviews

Our waitress gave us extra time to decide what we wanted but still let us have the Happy Hour Price on things. The food was delicious and my wine was excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal!
April 2025
It was another great Sunday evening at Louie's Wine Dive. The food and service was great , but the jazz duo was amazing. You can't experience this kind of music experience at a restaurant anywhere else in Des Moines ...especially on a Sunday night. I encourage you to experience the food and wonderful jazz!
February 2025
Louie's is our go to place if we want excellence in all areas of Dining . We went there for happy hour on Friday and what a great way to end the week. Relaxing able to easily talk cheerful great wait staff food was wonderful the total package. 
January 2025

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Louie's Wine Dive

4040 University Ave suite a, Des Moines, IA 50311
(515) 777-3416