Restaurants near Polk City

“Awesome place, great atmosphere, and fantastic craft beer. The new owners are phenomenal and incredibly nice. They have truly transformed this place into a must-visit destination. Highly recommend!”

“Had an absolutely amazing time with the staff while we ate our dinner and had a few drinks. The food was great, 10/10”

“best gluten free pizza I've ever had!”

“absolutely phenomenal food especially the Fresno Burger and with fries for only 9 bucks it's a steal you can't get that anywhere else I highly recommend this to tourists or locals have never tried it”

“I love their chai lattes and my husband loves the peanut butter cruncher. Very good coffees and drinks. I have had a smoothie there too and it is so smooth and good!”

“Great place”

“Amazing food! I have tried so much food and have never been disappointed by La Familia. The quesabrilla tacos are to die for!!! Cold and refreshing beverages, hot food, clean atmosphere, friendly staff. You got to try it!”

“Service was exceptional. Two gals and very professional with greeting and parting phrases. Did tremendous job answering questions about new items . Prepared great tasting products.
They just worked well as a team.
If I wasn't retired and needed some team members I would be offering them the world to come work for me .
Two great ambassadors for this location and the brand.”

“The food and service was astounding! Scott was super nice and helpful with food and general area recommendations. I highly recommend and this will be my new stop when I'm in town.”

“Food & service is awesome. Very clean. Packaging is pretty & reusable. Didnt even have to warm my food after getting home 2.5 hours later. Large servings so always have leftovers which are just as good the next day. Highly recommend!”

“Just stopped in for the first time and WOW!!! These macarons are absolutely INCREDIBLE! If I lived closer, I would genuinely be here every single day. I love all of the flavors I picked out, but they gave me a free Cinnamon Bun macaron to try and it was easily the best thing I have eaten in a very very long time. I will be anxiously awaiting the next time I have an excuse to run to Ankeny and pick more of these up! Edited to add: I was so excited about the macarons that I forgot to comment on the delicious coffee I got! I tried The Good Day and it is SO yummy, would definitely recommend if you like your coffee on the sweeter side :)”

“I stopped in at MinGaLaBar tonight with a family member and had a great experience! Our waitress was very kind and it didn’t take much time for the food to arrive hot and fresh. We started off with an order of Samosas and then I got the Shan Khao Swe with chicken!”

“Had the Tuscan Slice, which was a great combination of flavors and perfect crust! Great selection and quick! Will definitely be back.”

“My first time here and it was an amazing experience. The food is great. It's a very home atmosphere. I feel so relaxed. The pricing is great. I am happy I found this place.”

“They have awesome food, this is a great date night spot. I can't recommend the honey garlic chicken appetizer enough. Please go and try it, you won't regret it!”

“Definitely our go to resturant. The drinks. The food. The atmposphere. All of it!”

“Hawker’s Kitchen is hands down one of the best Malaysian and Singaporean restaurants you can find in the country. From the moment you step in, the atmosphere feels warm and welcoming, setting the stage for an authentic Southeast Asian dining experience.

The food is outstanding — every dish is cooked with care and packed with rich, bold flavors that taste just like what you’d find at hawker stalls in Kuala Lumpur or Singapore. The ingredients are fresh, portions are generous, and the balance of spices is perfect. Whether you’re craving savory noodles, fragrant rice dishes, or their incredible curry noodle soup (laksa), everything here is a hit.

The service is just as impressive as the food. The staff are friendly, attentive, and passionate about what they serve, which really elevates the whole experience. You can tell they take pride in sharing authentic Asian flavors with their customers.

If you’ve been searching for a place to satisfy your Asian food cravings, look no further. Hawker’s Kitchen won’t disappoint. I highly recommend this spot — once you try it, you’ll definitely come back for more!”

“I’ve never heard of this place before today.. a few of my employee’s went there for lunch and told me to try it. I tried the catfish lunch and it’s incredible! The portion size is massive, the fries are fresh and dialed in and the sauces are spot on! New customer for life! Thank you”

“Tito’s Lounge is one of those spots that just gets it right. The food was solid across the board, fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The ambiance is on point too. Relaxed but stylish and the kind of place you can actually enjoy a meal and a conversation without feeling rushed. What really stood out was the service. Attentive, friendly, and professional without being over the top. You can tell they care about the experience. Overall, a great spot whether you’re grabbing dinner, meeting friends, or just unwinding. Highly recommend checking it out.”

“A lot of their cookies are very tasty. After my family and I tried Crumbl once without even knowing if we would like it or not we became obsessed. And now we get cookies almost every week.”

“Love that they are passionate about the community.”

“So good! I was passing through and decided to stop in and grab a bite and I’m glad I did! I got the veggie melt with a cup of fruit and it was amazing! Kendra was fast and friendly- I highly recommend!”

“The service is quick! Jose our server was so attentive and quick! The environment is family friendly! There was a live band! The food was delicious!!! I highly recommend!”

“I'm extremely picky about boba so it can be hard to find boba places that I like, and I thought I had found my favorite boba place... and then I tried Zenko and now other boba will never beat it lol. I'm a very routine-order person so I've only ever tried the black sugar milk tea with boba here, but I lowkey just never bothered trying any of their other drinks simply because this one is so good. Most of my friends who do like several of their drinks also tend to gravitate towards the black sugar milk tea as well, though, so I feel validated in always ordering the same drink over and over :) It's also so cozy and fun inside all the shops--I've been to three of the locations and they all have the same relaxing vibe, lots of plants and soft music.”

“We love Portofinos!!! The salmon dishes are my favorites!!! Great soups and yummy bread!!! We're close, so we walk there often!!!”

“Very good food which became a wonderful experience because of Tarla & her staff. Highly recommend!”

“I'm about 90% sure this was at Hinterland festival and had the most amazing Vegan Gluten free cookies. I had 6 of them over the weekend. Couldn't keep my hands off these cookies!”

“We love Dragon Pho and Boba! Our food is always delicious and the service is great. The staff are also so friendly!!”

“Best Tacos in Des Moines hands down, you need to go to this place”

“Amazing Happy Hour today for my Nephew's Birthday! Incredible food all on the $5 menu!! Can't rave enough about the food and service!! We will definitely be back!”