The Continental

407 E 5th St, Des Moines
(515) 528-2300

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Kathleen Fleming

The crostini and frites are excellent. Great server in Marcos. Wonderful atmosphere. Highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Angela Thorne

food not the same
different ownership
revise your menu if you don’t have half the things on the menu
food below average
the bun was the best part of meal

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 2

Ariane Ishimwe

Great place with amazing drink menu selection!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Andrew Baskin

This place used to be great prior to Covid. We used to eat dinner and have drinks once a week. Last night visiting for the first time in years we learned quickly that things have changed. We sat for 10 minutes before getting a menu, no drink order was taken after the menu was dropped off, they were out of 2-3 consecutive items we considered ordering. Once we ordered, one of the three items showed up after 20 minutes which we then had our drink order put in. Then 20 more minutes later I had to walk up to the bar to ask about my food and it hadn’t even been started. We were there nearly 40 minutes already. We paid and left without eating more than an appetizer. The bartender was nice and asked the kitchen how long for the rest of the order and it still hadn’t been started.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 2

Jennifer Alarcon

Hidden Gem in the East Village. Most definitely an experience!!! Between the cocktails and food! 10 out of 10!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nathan Cobb

10/10. This place nailed it. Had the double smash burger upgraded the fries. The burger was everything you'd ever want from a burger. Way better than Zombie burger and for me a step above Lucilles. The atmosphere reminds me of a quiet cafe off of the French Quarter in New Orleans. Just a quiet laid back no hurry vibe. Will definitely be returning.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Damir Basic

The Caesar wrap was amazing and so was the atmosphere

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Stephen Dahms

Friendly staff. Great cocktails.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Robby Williams

Nothing special

Kelli

Stopped in for drinks and sat at the bar—great experience! I absolutely loved the watermelon cocktails; they might just be my new favorite. The atmosphere is small but really nice, with a cozy and stylish vibe. It's definitely my new go-to drink spot!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

joshua Lorris

Everything we had was packed with flavor and delicious! Cocktails were tasty and staff was really friendly! What a gem- we will definitely be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Regina Horton

We just came in for a couple of cocktails so I can't comment on the food but we had a wonderful time. We sat at the bar. I did not catch the bartender's name but they were perfectly attentive while also leaving us to have a chat. The vibe was fantastic! I love Brigitte Bardot!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Mary Swalla Holmes

A drink in the late afternoon. The kitchen was closed but the drink was delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

charlotte Ayers

Great smash burger and fries!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: The Continental Smash Burger and Pomme Frites, Flatbread

Anthony Wharton

It was Latin dance night when I went. Full floor so a bit cramped but fun! Drinks were a bit pricey but good. Great ambiance!

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