I've been looking for a solid Chicago dog in Des Moines for eons and 85 Bar West didn't disappoint; as authentic and delicious as any I've had in the Windy City, and glad to have found a new favorite watering hole in Waukee. Pre-IMAX cocktails and excellent food here from now on!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Janelle Taylor
Love it here, but the music and tvs are SO loud, we can’t have a conversation without screaming at each other! Would love to see that be better! 👍
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 4
Kiley Teska
My drink came out with an old moldy lime. While they did make a new drink, the server did not apologize nor was it removed for my tab. Our food was overly greasy to the point the bread was soggy. Our waitress took the food off our table and then didn’t come back for 30 minutes to give us our check. I will not be returning.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Joya Cleven
Came here for the first time. Our waitress Andrea didn’t seem to enjoy her job too much. My friend I was with had gotten a moldy lime on her Moscow mule and the waitress didn’t apologize for it although my friend was given a new drink but, not offered on the house. After that I personally did not enjoy my food because it was overly greasy, bacon was burnt, and I’m pretty sure my side salad was old salad. I can say I will not be returning.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Curtis White
Waited around an hour for them to bring us out cold food.
Ivan Brandt
Had a relaxing time eating here and our server was phenomenal.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: The 85 Burger
Dustin Schnack
My son and I had a great time!!! The staff was amazing and food was perfect! 🐻 Down!!!!
Matrix Mann
Dirty walk In .
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Marcus Aschan
Loved this bar! Super cool bears decor and staff is very friendly. Plenty of tvs to watch the Bears lose! ??? The food is also very tasty!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tin Can Nachos, Chicken Wings, The 85 Burger
Woody Brenton
Great spot in Waukee! The service + food was amazing! Highly recommend the buffalo wings and spicy Margarita. You can’t go wrong with a round of mini beers for the crew!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tin Can Nachos, Chicago Dog, Buffalo Chicken Wrap, Chicken Wings, The 85 Burger, Fries
Service and food was great and being surrounded with Bears paraphernalia always nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jessie Myers
The Thanksgiving Turkey dog was legit! The 85’ fries are a must ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tin Can Nachos, Chicago Dog
Briahna Johnston
THEIR WINGS ARE SO YUMMY AND SO ARE THE FRIES AND OMGGGGGGGGG THE CHEESE CURDS ARE SOOOO YUMMY THEY HAVE GOODDDDD RANCH
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings, Fries
Cindy
We stopped here for lunch for a quick bite before going to the theater across the street. Food was amazing. Service was great and a decent beer selection. We particularly enjoyed the ripple fries with our sandwiches.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mike Ha
Chicago native, and had to visit the local Bears bar that also serves the Chicago style Italian beef. Let me preface this by saying that the Chicago Italian Beef is in my top 3 favorite foods. So the focus of my feedback will be on this sandwich, and may come off critical.
Much like the Philly cheesesteak, there are many different ways to order the Italian Beef. I love mine with hot giardiniera, mozzarella, and having it dipped. Now allow me to explain my disappointment:
1. I had to send my original order back because they didn't add the hot giardiniera. After receiving my second order I knew immediately it was the wrong peppers. There was too much cauliflower, and simply put, mild giardiniera is gross and easily identifiable. This is one of my favorite condiments and it's easy for me to spot. I did not send it back again, and simply tried to stomach it. We were on our way to a school concert, so I was on the clock. 2. They do not have mozzarella cheese. Sorry folks, I will not substitute and desecrate my favorite sandwich with another type of cheese. 3. The meat was dry and had no seasoning. I could not get any Italian flavors out of the sandwich. I wish there was so it could balance out the gross mild giardiniera. 4. And for the good! It appears that they used the correct type of bread. This is important so the bread can soak the au jus without it falling apart.
My wife got the Buffalo chicken wrap, and my daughter got the 85 burger. They both enjoyed there handhelds, but I was left disappointed. I'm still looking for the best local Italian Beef, and this is not it. I cannot recommend this sandwich to anyone.
I've been looking for a solid Chicago dog in Des Moines for eons and 85 Bar West didn't disappoint; as authentic and delicious as any I've had in the Windy City, and glad to have found a new favorite watering hole in Waukee. Pre-IMAX cocktails and excellent food here from now on!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Love it here, but the music and tvs are SO loud, we can’t have a conversation without screaming at each other! Would love to see that be better! 👍
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 4
My drink came out with an old moldy lime. While they did make a new drink, the server did not apologize nor was it removed for my tab. Our food was overly greasy to the point the bread was soggy. Our waitress took the food off our table and then didn’t come back for 30 minutes to give us our check. I will not be returning.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Came here for the first time. Our waitress Andrea didn’t seem to enjoy her job too much. My friend I was with had gotten a moldy lime on her Moscow mule and the waitress didn’t apologize for it although my friend was given a new drink but, not offered on the house. After that I personally did not enjoy my food because it was overly greasy, bacon was burnt, and I’m pretty sure my side salad was old salad. I can say I will not be returning.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Waited around an hour for them to bring us out cold food.
Had a relaxing time eating here and our server was phenomenal.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: The 85 Burger
My son and I had a great time!!! The staff was amazing and food was perfect! 🐻 Down!!!!
Dirty walk In .
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Loved this bar! Super cool bears decor and staff is very friendly. Plenty of tvs to watch the Bears lose! ??? The food is also very tasty!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tin Can Nachos, Chicken Wings, The 85 Burger
Great spot in Waukee! The service + food was amazing! Highly recommend the buffalo wings and spicy Margarita. You can’t go wrong with a round of mini beers for the crew!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tin Can Nachos, Chicago Dog, Buffalo Chicken Wrap, Chicken Wings, The 85 Burger, Fries
Restaurantji Recommends
Service and food was great and being surrounded with Bears paraphernalia always nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Thanksgiving Turkey dog was legit! The 85’ fries are a must ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tin Can Nachos, Chicago Dog
THEIR WINGS ARE SO YUMMY AND SO ARE THE FRIES AND OMGGGGGGGGG THE CHEESE CURDS ARE SOOOO YUMMY THEY HAVE GOODDDDD RANCH
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings, Fries
We stopped here for lunch for a quick bite before going to the theater across the street. Food was amazing. Service was great and a decent beer selection. We particularly enjoyed the ripple fries with our sandwiches.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chicago native, and had to visit the local Bears bar that also serves the Chicago style Italian beef. Let me preface this by saying that the Chicago Italian Beef is in my top 3 favorite foods. So the focus of my feedback will be on this sandwich, and may come off critical.
Much like the Philly cheesesteak, there are many different ways to order the Italian Beef. I love mine with hot giardiniera, mozzarella, and having it dipped. Now allow me to explain my disappointment:
1. I had to send my original order back because they didn't add the hot giardiniera. After receiving my second order I knew immediately it was the wrong peppers. There was too much cauliflower, and simply put, mild giardiniera is gross and easily identifiable. This is one of my favorite condiments and it's easy for me to spot. I did not send it back again, and simply tried to stomach it. We were on our way to a school concert, so I was on the clock.
2. They do not have mozzarella cheese. Sorry folks, I will not substitute and desecrate my favorite sandwich with another type of cheese.
3. The meat was dry and had no seasoning. I could not get any Italian flavors out of the sandwich. I wish there was so it could balance out the gross mild giardiniera.
4. And for the good! It appears that they used the correct type of bread. This is important so the bread can soak the au jus without it falling apart.
My wife got the Buffalo chicken wrap, and my daughter got the 85 burger. They both enjoyed there handhelds, but I was left disappointed. I'm still looking for the best local Italian Beef, and this is not it. I cannot recommend this sandwich to anyone.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
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