Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar

665 Grand Ave Ste 100, Des Moines
(515) 513-5922

Recent Reviews

Rachel Nettleton

Was served raw chicken and service was terrible. I have never left a poor google review on a restaurant before but this was inexcusable. We had a reservation for 6pm. After placing our drink and food order, we didn't see our waitress again for an entire hour. When she finally showed back up I pointed out that we hadn't gotten our food yet when other tables around us who had been seated after us had already gotten their dinner and that she hadn't been back to ask us if we wanted more drinks or to explain that the kitchen was running slow (like she claimed). Miraculously after complaining our food came out 5 minutes later and was not warm and my friend's fried chicken sandwich was raw. When the waitress returned 10 minutes later we pointed that out and said a manager would come speak to us. Nobody ever came to apologize. A runner threw down a new sandwich for her which was actually cooked. I was shocked that no manager ever came to take accountability, apologize, or to offer her a free meal. Thankfully the waitress didn't bring her a check. Completely unprofessional experience and would not recommend anybody to go here.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 1

Marvin Azzopardi

Great atmosphere in Downtown Des Moines Skywalk District!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Aaron Shelby

My dad and I stopped in for dinner on our way back west to Omaha. We ended up both getting the same meal: meatloaf dinner. We both arrived at the same conclusion that the food was over salted and lacking flavor. It's southern food for a wide audience. I will stick to making and enjoying my own home "southern" cooking.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 3

Grant Wilson

Had a great dinner with my brother on Saturday night. The Food was great. Service was outstanding. It is a very well run restaurant. They really had excellent customer service. Plan on coming back for breakfast next weekend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Andrew Peterson

I enjoyed the fried pickles, fried chicken with their famous “honey dust” and some lavender lemonade. It is hard to beat. The staff were also very friendly and helpful. Easily 5 stars.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tupelo's Famous Bone-In Fried Chicken

Teri Ross Engle

Great fried chicken and gumbo.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken and Waffles, Tupelo's Famous Bone-In Fried Chicken

Cali

Absolutely incredible, amazing food and very quick service!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amy Kaven

Service was very slow and awkward, but the happy hour food was flavorful.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 1

S “Suredid” Jo

We went at 10 in the morning. After sitting for an hour we never got our food. The waitress came over once after putting in our order. We watched her run to new tables and take orders and get drinks but rarely saw her go to the kitchen to see if food was ready. We ended up asking another waitress to just pay for our drinks so we could leave. We won't go back. After asking for the check they decided to bring out our food and comp it- we didn't eat, we left. Ridiculous -

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 1

Ham Pop

Wow! Food was delicious, we got biscuits for a cause and honey Sriracha chicken and waffles ? highly recommend. Cam was awesome as our server!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sriracha Honey Fried Chicken & Waffles, Chicken and Waffles

Amy Johnson

Really cute place, loved the shrimp and

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

DennisM

This was the second time we've eaten at this restaurant. I tried the peach & pineapple porch-sipper which was delightful! Felt like something I could sit on my deck drinking on a hot summer day. For an appetizer I tried the cup of sausage & beer gumbo which tasted fantastic and had just the right amount of spice to it. My main meal was the classic chicken and waffles. Never had this combination before and I'm definitely doing it again! Delish! For dessert I had the banana pudding and the small serving was just the right amount. I'd have it again, but I've had better before. Our server was attentive in all of the right ways. Stopped by just enough and at perfect times to keep up with our needs. Very friendly. Would definitely recommend anyone give this place a try!

Hannah Henderson

The lemon salad is amazing!!! Great atmosphere!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Clarissa Suzanne

Server did a great job, I think the kitchen or staff in general might have been stretched thin, though. It took a really long time to get our food and it wasn't super busy at the time we went. Food was delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Sweet and Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Chicken and Waffles

Brittney Marie

Great food and service ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sriracha Honey Fried Chicken & Waffles

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Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar

665 Grand Ave Ste 100, Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 513-5922