I've been here before, but gotta admit, it was several years ago! I should have come here more often!! A friend (a regular here) and I split a Monte Cristo sandwich--my first one ever!! And I would definitely order that again. We also shared some dumplings and eggrolls!! Everything was delicious!! I'll be back soon!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
michelle Marino
Staff was friendly, food not so good. And not alot of options.
Matt
Great Food, Atmosphere and Staff!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pan Fried Chicken and Grits, Steak Sandwich with Caramelized Onions Arugula and Aioli
Sara Skarsgard
Star bar is a gorgeous local dsm spot I'd highly recommend! You walk in and the ambience is beautiful, and the furniture was sparkling it looked so clean. They have beautiful art all over and the bathrooms were clean as well. We stopped in for apps and a couple drinks and we weren't disappointed! We got the Buffalo chicken wings with ranch and the pork dumplings. I'd highly recommend both, so delicious!! Probably the best pork dumplings I've ever had! Our bartender Jill made amazing drinks and is super friendly and welcoming! She made us lemon drops, a mandarin martini and a blackberry lemon drop martini. So yummy! Stop in when you can, I think they also have live music from time to time. All in all great experience!!
Parking: Parking located in the back of the building.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Martini
Caryn Andrew
My friend and I sat at the bar with the other 3 total patrons. The bartender asked for a credit card for tab even though we were paying cash. She said it company policy and NOTHING would be charged. We split the $40 tab and left $12 for a tip. Two days later I had a five dollar charge on my card. I realize It's only $5 but it's the principle of the matter.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Jennifer Smith
Understaffed and the staff there was far from nice friendly or in any way making me want to come back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Jim Cossitt
10/24: one of my long-standing Des Moines favorites.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
James Miller
I think it's a gay bar. No Rumplemintz. Very costly
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Eric Simmerman
The management needed to help this new employee out. The bartenders knew he was new and left him to die on his own. I requested my tab...(Red flag) ( I knew we would not get a second drink offered) (I knew we were not going to get service) so we left... Nice kid bu the waiter doesn't understand what a dressed salad was.. or what the sour of the day was... Why does Monterey do it so well every time!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 2
Daniel Grimes
Great local bar! The staff is very friendly, and it's in a great location, with great food, and close to everything!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Quesadilla, Steak Salad with Blue Cheese, Cheeseburger
I have been to the Star Bar twice in the last five weeks. Disappointed both times. The weight staff, although nice, was not attentive, the orders were incomplete, and the food was average at best. After waiting a period of time, we had to ask for our check. The place was not busy.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
TeSean Glubka
I went here twice in the last two weeks and tipped, I was flirting with a girl that liked me and I was kicked out for no buying something immediately! He said I was loitering! I have $60 dollars wonder how much that guy had!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Leah Spencer
My sister recently moved to the area and she invited me to go out with her. She suggested Star Bar since it was within walking distance. Walked in…was extremely loud and hot and the floor was soooooo sticky. We walked out and went to a different restaurant.
Atmosphere: 1
Brandy Pierson
Came for brunch on a Saturday right at open (9am), there were 2 other tables and plenty of parking available. Staff was friendly and gave food recommendations. I was pleased to see that the in restaurant brunch menu was more extensive than the online menu. Our table got the steak and mushroom hash, Southwest omelette and a side pancake. We were told the jam options for toast were all made in house which was a nice surprise we got blackberry and mango jams and both were good but a little runny. Over all the food was good but lacking in flavor for me. The omelette was well cooked but I don't think it had any seasoning just the cooked veg and almost no cheese. The breakfast potatoes were just barely cooked through, heavily oiled and not crisp. The steak and hash's steak was prepared perfectly but had a mushroom sauce/gravy that was good but overwhelmed the plate.
I've been here before, but gotta admit, it was several years ago! I should have come here more often!! A friend (a regular here) and I split a Monte Cristo sandwich--my first one ever!! And I would definitely order that again. We also shared some dumplings and eggrolls!! Everything was delicious!! I'll be back soon!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Staff was friendly, food not so good. And not alot of options.
Great Food, Atmosphere and Staff!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pan Fried Chicken and Grits, Steak Sandwich with Caramelized Onions Arugula and Aioli
Star bar is a gorgeous local dsm spot I'd highly recommend! You walk in and the ambience is beautiful, and the furniture was sparkling it looked so clean. They have beautiful art all over and the bathrooms were clean as well. We stopped in for apps and a couple drinks and we weren't disappointed! We got the Buffalo chicken wings with ranch and the pork dumplings. I'd highly recommend both, so delicious!! Probably the best pork dumplings I've ever had! Our bartender Jill made amazing drinks and is super friendly and welcoming! She made us lemon drops, a mandarin martini and a blackberry lemon drop martini. So yummy! Stop in when you can, I think they also have live music from time to time. All in all great experience!!
Parking: Parking located in the back of the building.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Martini
My friend and I sat at the bar with the other 3 total patrons. The bartender asked for a credit card for tab even though we were paying cash. She said it company policy and NOTHING would be charged. We split the $40 tab and left $12 for a tip. Two days later I had a five dollar charge on my card. I realize It's only $5 but it's the principle of the matter.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Understaffed and the staff there was far from nice friendly or in any way making me want to come back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
10/24: one of my long-standing Des Moines favorites.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
I think it's a gay bar. No Rumplemintz. Very costly
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
The management needed to help this new employee out. The bartenders knew he was new and left him to die on his own. I requested my tab...(Red flag) ( I knew we would not get a second drink offered) (I knew we were not going to get service) so we left... Nice kid bu the waiter doesn't understand what a dressed salad was.. or what the sour of the day was... Why does Monterey do it so well every time!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 2
Great local bar! The staff is very friendly, and it's in a great location, with great food, and close to everything!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Quesadilla, Steak Salad with Blue Cheese, Cheeseburger
Restaurantji Recommends
I have been to the Star Bar twice in the last five weeks. Disappointed both times. The weight staff, although nice, was not attentive, the orders were incomplete, and the food was average at best. After waiting a period of time, we had to ask for our check. The place was not busy.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
I went here twice in the last two weeks and tipped, I was flirting with a girl that liked me and I was kicked out for no buying something immediately! He said I was loitering! I have $60 dollars wonder how much that guy had!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
My sister recently moved to the area and she invited me to go out with her. She suggested Star Bar since it was within walking distance. Walked in…was extremely loud and hot and the floor was soooooo sticky. We walked out and went to a different restaurant.
Atmosphere: 1
Came for brunch on a Saturday right at open (9am), there were 2 other tables and plenty of parking available. Staff was friendly and gave food recommendations. I was pleased to see that the in restaurant brunch menu was more extensive than the online menu. Our table got the steak and mushroom hash, Southwest omelette and a side pancake. We were told the jam options for toast were all made in house which was a nice surprise we got blackberry and mango jams and both were good but a little runny.
Over all the food was good but lacking in flavor for me. The omelette was well cooked but I don't think it had any seasoning just the cooked veg and almost no cheese. The breakfast potatoes were just barely cooked through, heavily oiled and not crisp. The steak and hash's steak was prepared perfectly but had a mushroom sauce/gravy that was good but overwhelmed the plate.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great pasta you can order in white sauce
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Edamame
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