BeerStyles Taproom & Gastropub

The Reuben was amazing!! Pizza amazing!! Awesome beer selection!! Polite staff!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Rating: ★★☆☆☆

Came here recently for dinner and drinks on the patio. The beer selection was definitely the highlight—lots of great options and something for everyone. Unfortunately, that’s where the positives end.

We waited about 15 minutes after being seated before anyone brought us menus, which set the tone for the rest of the visit. When the food came out, both entrees were basically inedible. I ordered a Reuben with sweet potato fries (which had an upcharge), and my partner got a smash burger with regular fries. Everything was incredibly salty—so much so that we couldn’t finish either meal. Even the burger patty was overloaded with salt. On top of that, both types of fries were burnt to a crisp. I could literally snap them in half like dry sticks.

We also had 4 beers (during happy hour), a $6 appetizer, and the two meals—which somehow came out to $80. For the quality and experience, that price just didn’t feel justified.

When we brought up the poor quality of the up-charged food, the waitress offered to comp a 3rd beer, but we refused and said we didn’t need any more beer. When the check came, the sweet potato fries (which were uneaten) and no beers were removed from the final bill. Rather than go back and forth, we just paid and left.

Overall, the drinks were solid, but the food and service really missed the mark. Wouldn’t come back for a meal.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 1

Always good. Fantastic patio.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Styles Burger

We held a reception at the location and it worked out perfectly.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

The food was simply phenomenal. We went into the place thinking it would be mid, but we got the juiciest yet crispest Salmon Sandwich and the most flavorful Caesar Salad with chicken and our eyes were opened. My dad ordered a veggie pizza saying “the flavors exploded” on his tongue. We ordered two burgers and two cookie desserts that were also just as fire. We went here for a convenience but left with a completely altered outlook on this magnificent place. Oh and the music matched the vibe in the most synchronized and propelling way

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Good choices for beer.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 4

Great service, limited drink menu, great beer selection.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 5

Nice place. Lots of tap beer selection. The Hot Mama Smash burger was a bust. Very dry & over cooked. Fries were not good either. However, the neighboring table had pizza and a tenderloin that looked very good.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 3

Stayed at Drury Inn and walked over . Sampled a few Iowa beers. Wonderful service, atmosphere, and very knowledgeable bartender!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: 100 Craft Beers on Tap

Fun place with many types of beer, quality top shelf liquors, and great food. The service is also good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My husband and I recently discovered beer styles and were quite excited about the menu . We have been there several times and have always enjoyed their food and beer selection. We almost always get some combination of their fried chicken sandwich, mushroom fries, and spinach burrata and have always enjoyed their food. We recently picked up their chicken sandwich with a side of fries and when we got back home to eat it, most of the chicken was over burnt. I have a picture attached of what the chicken sandwich looked like once we removed the burnt bits. When I called and asked for a refund, the lady over the phone checked with their head chef who said that it is expected that their chicken sandwich when fried turns into a darker color but that doesn’t mean it’s burnt….we have had this sandwich many times before and have never had this issue and I for sure have no reason to scam them for their money. Half of the fries were burnt as well; she told us that she didn’t see anything wrong with the fries when she packed them. We would truly know what the fries taste like since we actually tasted them instead of a visual inspection. Very strange that they were making it seem like we were making this up (didn’t ask for pictures or any other details). This is not the experience I was expecting and I will never go back.

Edit based on response from owner:
Yes we have had pleasant experiences in the past with Matt. This place also serves Sudwerks beer all the way from my alma mater in Davis, CA! I don’t see that in too many places. Unfortunately there seems to be some misunderstanding since we were never offered a refund. She did say that she can have the manager call me if I leave my name and phone number but she didn’t indicate that it was for a refund but more so for me to make my case again, which at that point I was not interested in leaving my personal details with little hope of resolution.

Good place to drink but the bartenders service that day was unacceptable and rude.

Atmosphere: 3

Service: 2

My boyfriend and I frequent BeerStyles for the selection of beers. They are never overly crowded and service is always great. They also have great cocktails, mules and other beverages.

The place is extremely under rated! Such a great spot in west glen.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: 100 Craft Beers on Tap, Bavarian Pretzels

Food came fast, good service, great food. Recommend the truffle smash burger.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Stopped in for beers and found out it’s all day happy hour Sunday! Delaney was my bartender and she was good vibes, friendly, and knowledgeable, recommended me her favorite brewery, Dimensional, and I was in a sour mood so I had the cherry fluff! The patio is one of the best in W Des Moines and so relaxing with the fountain next to it. I will definitely be back for Sunday Funday’s!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5