The Stuffed Olive Des Moines

208 3rd St, Des Moines
(515) 243-4456

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Monday - Buy One Martini - Get One Free
Chicken and Spinach Risotto
Almost Better Than Sex
Seaseme Seared Ahi Tuna
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Grilled Salmon Tacos
Risotto Croquettes
Stuffed Mushrooms
Chicken Skewers
Cajun Salmon

Menu

Tapas
Bruschetta
Tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil. Served on toasted batard bread and drizzled with a balsamic reduction.
Risotto Croquettes
6 bite-sized croquettes made with risotto, Parmesan, and provolone cheese. Served with marinara sauce.
Mini Chimis
4 crispy chimis stuffed with grilled chicken. Topped with pico de gallo, and sour cream. Served on a bed of fresh Romaine.
Crab Rangoons
Real crab and a cream cheese mix in crispy wonton wrappers. Served with a Hawaiian sauce.
Calamari
Breaded and cooked until golden brown. Served with sauce for dipping.
Seared Tuna Tartar
Cubed sushi grade ahi tuna, cilantro, and jalapeno. Served with wontons and a wasabi cream sauce. Make it gluten free upon request.
Spinach Artichoke Dip
A creamy blend of spinach, artichokes, Parmesan, and cream cheese. Served with toasted garlic bread. Make it gluten free upon request.
Stuffed Mushrooms
Cremini mushrooms filled with popular creamy crab dip and lightly toasted. Make it gluten free upon request.
Poutine
Fries topped with a red wine demi glace, shredded beef shoulder, and Wisconsin cheese curds. Make it gluten free upon request.
Chicken Skewers
4 chicken skewers marinated in spices. Served with mixed greens and garlic aioli.
Cheeseburger Sliders
3 mini cheeseburgers topped with American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and signature sauce. Served on a brioche bun.
Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders
3 hot sauce drenched chicken sliders topped with chopped Romaine and a pickle. Served with a side of ranch. Spicy
Crispy Cauliflower & Romanesco
Lightly Breaded and Seasoned. Served with a Gochujang Sauce.
Brussel Sprouts
Fried Brussel Sprouts Served with Balsamic Glaze.

Entrees
Seared Ahi Tuna
Choice of blackened kamikaze or sesame seared sushi grade ahi tuna. Accompanied with sauteed vegetables and a wasabi cream sauce.
Cajun Salmon
Atlantic salmon and seasoned New Orleans style with a spicy sauce and creamy risotto.
Grilled Salmon Tacos
3 salmon tacos topped with pico de gallo, spring greens, and shredded Jack cheese inside flour tortillas.
Traditional Burger and Fries
Ground beef, American cheese, smoked bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and signature sauce all on a brioche bun. served with house cut french fries.
Beef Brisket and Fries
Hardwood smoked beef brisket with coleslaw and BBQ sauce on a brioche bun. Served with cut french fries.
Chicken Sandwich and Fries
Choice of grilled or crispy chicken topped with spring greens, tomatoes, red onion, and garlic aioli on a brioche bun. Served with cut french fries.
Build Your Own Mac and Cheese
Big bowl of cellentani pasta in cheesy Alfredo sauce. Served with toasted garlic bread.
Chicken and Spinach Risotto
Risotto mixed with grilled chicken and spinach. Served with toasted garlic bread.
Dinner Salad
Spring greens and chopped Romaine, bacon bits, diced tomatoes, and shredded cheddar Jack cheese. Served with our ranch dressing.
Caribbean Salmon
Grilled Nordic Salmon on Cauliflower Puree and topped with a Fresh Mango Dill Chutney.
Spring Salad
Spring Greens, Feta, Pickled Onions, English Cucumber, and Berry Vinaigrette.

A la Carte
French Fries
Choice of flavor.
House Salad
Spring greens and chopped Romaine, bacon bits, tomatoes, and shredded cheddar Jack cheese. Served with ranch dressing.
Side Spring Salad
Spring Greens, Feta, Pickled Onion, English Cucumber, and Berry Vinaigrette.

Desserts
Cheesecake

Sauces

Ranch
BBQ

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Recent Reviews

I should have done a little better research...I didn't know there was a smaller menu at the time we went. Maybe have a reminder pop up when reservations are made during weekend brunch. Thanks
September 2025
Food and service are always on point. I have yet to have a drink or dish I wasn't happy with at Stuff Olive. This is my favorite place to take out of town guests to start off a great night enjoying downtown
June 2025
Every where I read claimed this was a good place for a romantic dinner. It wasn't. Great place to hang with friends, maybe, but not romantic. When we walked in, we were told rudely we had to be done by a certain time. Of course the time limit is in the "What to know before you go" section of Open Table, but the way we were told is what irritated me. Then when we were seated, waitress was no where in sight. We were about to get up and leave and she appears. We gave...
June 2025

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The Stuffed Olive Des Moines

208 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 243-4456