31 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Des Moines

“This restaurant notified us, after we ordered online for delivery, that they believed our driver took our order. They called to tell us that before we even had a chance to believe there was a problem, and fully communicated what the issue was. They remade our order and it was delivered less than a half hour after they discovered the issue. Superior customer service. Highly recommend.“

“Best coffee shop in Des Moines!! ☕️ Amazing local honey tooo 🍯“

“Beautiful roasts, great pour overs, delicious shots and Gibraltars. Best in the state that I’ve found! Keep it up guys. Omg and the scones…perfect.“

“Good beer and food, but over priced, especially with added fees.“

“We had Sam and Billy for our servers at the bar, they were extremely friendly, attentive and knowledgeable of the menu. Our drinks stayed full with plenty of conversation. This is the reason we continue to come back to this hotel.“

“Fun gathering place with great summer treats!“

“The staff are always super friendly and kind!“

“Delicious ! Would 10/10 come back again and try all the flavors !“

“It’s been awhile since I’ve stopped in, but each time I did, the baked goods were heavenly. The shop is cute as well, feels very spacey, but homey too.“

“We recognize Chris for going above and beyond at Wasabi Waukee on September 23, 2025.

We were facing an urgent issue with our keg cooler that was impacting draft service. Chris not only helped diagnose and repair the cooler on the spot, he also assisted with swapping in new kegs, confirming lines, pressures, and temperatures, and ensuring every tap was pouring correctly before he left. His professionalism, technical know-how, and willingness to stay until the job was truly complete prevented service interruptions during a busy period and saved us product waste.

Please pass along my thanks—this is exactly the kind of partnership we value. Chris represented Confluence exceptionally well.

Thank you,
Rhiannon King
General Manager, Wasabi Waukee“

“Bullseye because this place doesn’t miss! Had a craving for fried chicken and decided to grab some fried fish as well. Not a lot of talking over dinner tonight, just lip-smacking and humming some negro spirituals! There was a little glitch with the phone ordering and had to wait a little longer than expected due to the dinner rush, but hey, it was so worth it in the end. Price was right, portions were sufficient and the food was hot n ready. Wings, fish, greens, mac n cheese, and sweet potatoes!!“

“The food was delicious. If you want your appetizer out first, make sure you order it way before your entrees. Good service. Very clean. The Pad Woon Sen was phenomenal. The edamame was cooked perfect and sushi roll we ordered was delicious too! We will definitely be back“

“A little stinky but fun place to let your pooch run around“

“3/1/25 I ordered delivery My order was grilled chicken sandwich on sourdough bread with fries. The sandwich was very good and lots of great flavor. Herb fries were good too. I also, ordered the pretzel Bread Pudding, it was terrible dry and hard even with the carmel sauce. Bad choice.
8/10“

“Great environment ( inside and out) to grab a beer and relax. Lots on tap to choose from. Never had one I didn’t like. Staff is friendly and happy to be there. Highly recommend.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sakari Sushi is hands down my favorite place for sushi in Des Moines! The food is always incredibly fresh, and the sushi is the best in town, no question. What really sets this place apart is the staff. They’re phenomenal, friendly, attentive, and always moving with purpose. You’ll never catch anyone just standing around; they’re constantly making sure everything runs smoothly and guests are taken care of. Special shoutout to our bartender Jake for mixing up the best drinks. His Painkiller cocktail is an absolute must-try! Whether you're a sushi lover or just looking for a great night out, Sakari never disappoints.“

“We just stayed for one beer but this place has a great vibe, great beer and friendly staff. Looking forward to coming back.“

“I’ve worked with Evan and his staff the last couple years to get pizza for Centennial boys’ tennis team meals. They have been amazing to work with and very accommodating, even with weather related changes to the scheduled meals. The pizza has been delicious and the boys love it. The 26 inch pizzas are awesome for feeding large groups. I would highly recommend Dough Co in Ankeny!“

“Just a great bar, we meet our son there when we’re in town.“

“The inside is small but mighty! Great location for a bar surrounded by shops, restaurants and all the downtown activities. Their outdoor seating area is perfect for people watching! The food truck was awesome as well. Cheap drinks, tasty food truck options and it's prime location for a day or night out. We would go back again!“

“Excellent food“

“Favorite coffee spot in Iowa!“

“Sarah K. is truly one of a kind, and Starbucks is incredibly fortunate to have her as a manager at the Downtown Des Moines 10th & Locust location. Her customer service skills are unmatched - she handles every order with care and makes everyone feel valued and respected. Sarah consistently goes above and beyond for every single customer, setting the gold standard for what exceptional customer service should look like. She even personally delivers orders to customers throughout the store, which speaks volumes about her dedication. I would be remiss not to mention the rest of her team, who are nothing short of phenomenal. I truly cannot say enough great things about Sarah and her team! She absolutely deserves all the recognition and more for the incredible experience she consistently provides. If every store were led the way Sarah leads hers, customer service everywhere would be better for it!“

“Very amazing family night tonight! We had a family of 9 and they got us in to eat right away, great food, great prices, fun for all! Bowling prices were also very reasonable! Will be back soon! Thank you to the amazing team!“

“The owner was walking around helping everyone, was clear this franchise owner puts in the extra effort. Small details were unexpected at this location - fresh flowers on all the tables, the fastest table clearing and cleaning ive ever seen at a fast food joint, someone walking around in a cow costume taking pictures with everyone, super clean bathrooms, etc.. Probably my best fastfood restaurant experience ive ever had.“

“Stopped in for the first time today. I’m happy to have a good breakfast place on Ingersoll. The food was good and staff was super nice. Will be back for sure.“

“Great food, good service- night me and my friend was there was busy but we were seated promptly, waitress helpful and friend friendly and food came our timely. I had fried okra and shrimp and grits when there and was excellent.“

“Literally just came from here and had a GREAT experience !
Me and my boys I take care off came in for lunch and the employees were super nice and helpful to my boys when picking out lunch !
They made things easy and treated me two boys like the best of friends !
Thank you to the amazing people that were workin at this time here !“

“Hailey demonstrated exceptional professionalism and courtesy throughout our interaction. She provided valuable assistance in navigating a complex order, ensuring a seamless and satisfactory experience. I will undoubtedly return to this establishment due to the outstanding service provided by Hailey. This location stands out as the finest in the region, offering unparalleled customer service.“

“Navigating to the new location was an experience. I guess maps had not been updated with the new location that was a former bank. Anyway, not a dominoes issue. The pizza was fine decided to try the new spicy chicken ranch. Won't have that one again. Never been a huge fan of ranch in any form. Didn't really work with the other items on the pizza. I'll stick with my fiery Hawaiian“