47 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in West Des Moines

“Simple stated, Incredible“

“The staff is super friendly food is so good!!!“

“We became super fan of this restaurant since the first visit ❣️ Our babies are now eating here and love it. Good place for Family and friends. Incredible atmosphere ❤️“

“My family and I recently stopped at Smash Park in Des Moines on a whim for some family fun and food. The atmosphere was laid back and our kids thoroughly enjoyed the outdoor pickle ball courts and the arcade. Food, dessert and drinks were all crowd pleasers! And to go completely over the top, we left our blanket outside and Jerry answered my phone call, went outside to retrieve it from the bench where I left it, and mailed it back to me free of charge. In a world where kindness and customer support are harder and harder to come by, Jerry and Smash Park get a 10/10 from this family!!!“

“Fleming’s is our go to for special occasions! Best service ever!“

“This is our first time here and it was amazing! The atmosphere is straight out of the 80s/90s and being a GenX it was awesome! Even the menu was a flash back to the past. The food was phenomenal! Their breakfast potatoes were to die for and I don’t do hash browns usually. Chelsey S was a top of the line server. The only minor complaint was the hostess didn’t know if they served Pepsi or Coke products. Just seemed odd her not knowing. I would hands down recommend this for a breakfast place.“

“My son and I just discovered Sakura and loved it. Sushi was excellent and the service was great. Thanks.“

“A go-to cozy neighborhood staple that never disappoints. Amazing specialty cocktails, great juicy burgers and best salmon in town.“

“We had dinner there tonight and I also had one of the Iowa mules. I don’t think I can recommend this place enough! Most places either make the drinks too strong but they taste gross or not strong enough and you don’t get your moneys worth, but this was probably the best mule I’ve ever had. Also the food was delicious and on a Saturday night we had no wait!“

“I got the pub steak sandwich! And omg I wanted to float away! So good! Can’t even start! Everything! Ranch and salad!!!🥗 my goodness gracious! So good! 😊“

“Ordered online- no contact delivery. Pizza came 20 minutes before the time quoted and was piping hot and delicious!“

“I want to give a shout out to Early Birds restaurant in West Des Moines. Kevin was a fantastic bartender. First time I have been here. The food was amazing. I love the atmosphere. The whole concept is great. The menu… too many things to choose from. I got the Cinnamon roll French toast. Delicious. And the Hashbrown holes delicious. It was great to get an appetizer before my French toast. I have to give a shout out to Kevin as he knows everything on the menu plus he has great suggestions for drinks from the bar! Will deffinately be going back again.“

“We have dined here so many times, I've lost count. Our favorites are the Chipotle fettuccine pasta, guacamole, salsa, flautas, the Las Alegres special, quesadillas, and of course, the margaritas 🍹. Small group or large, they can take care of your table without missing a beat. We will be back again and again!“

“Great service , food is amazing . a lot of flavor . Food and sauces made fresh and in house . You taste the difference and will eat well.“

“Delicious! Sushi and sashimi we have had has always been fresh! No kids menu but they had helpful suggestions! My kids eat sushi and sashimi so I didn’t have any problems! Sesame chicken is also delicious! Pad Thai is good! I love the Korean fried chicken “starter”… so good and the sauce is on point!!! 🤙🏽“

“The BEST sour beers I’ve had!“

“Olivia was great and deserves a pay raise“

“for is really good! I will be back“

“Excellent pizza. We really enjoyed it. :-)“

“The food is licking lips, 😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋“

“An unexpectedly large number of my family & friends descended on this fine establishment after a Celebration of Life and everyone was taken care of in a very timely & professional manner! Everyone loved their food, beverages, & the service! THANK YOU for shining a light on what was a difficult day! 🙏“

“Service was fast and friendly. Restaurant was clean and food was great. Perfect place to meet for Thanksgiving.“

“We LOVE this place!! Food is absolutely amazing and the family that runs this restaurant are really nice folks! They remember our order and know us when we come in! I would recommend them if you want hot and delicious food!!“

“Had a great time with my 4 other guest. The food, service and atmosphere were all excellent! The wait staff did an amazing job with service and in helping me sign up for P.F. Chang rewards that I can use at any location even though I was in West Des Moines IA but live in the far West Chicago suburbs.“

“Love their bread and sandwich dressings but then there’s the rich soups and cookies. Never disappointed 🤤🥪“

“Very friendly and helpful staff. They genuinely seem to appreciate their customers. Food was delicious. Tried Boba tea for first time. We will definitely be back. Thank you, Teriyaki House.“

“We always have a great time at Gilroy’s, but tonight went above and beyond! When our server found out we were celebrating my birthday, not only did she bring me a dessert on the house, but she also brought me a birthday card signed by the staff and a coupon for my next visit. She even caught that I’d ordered a vegetarian meal and a mocktail and tailored the coupon accordingly. It was so thoughtful and I wish I would have caught her name because she was truly incredible and deserves a shout out!“

“Richie did an amazing tour. It was cool to learn about the history of the company with a very low key vibe. 100% recommend any of his tours. You will not be disappointed! My husband and I went for “a thing to do” for our anniversary, and well worth it! We did the $25 tour and can’t wait to come back and bring friends with.“

“As you walk in you are immediately greeted by a friendly staff with a welcoming attitude which is also uttered as you leave. My wait staffer — Shaquille - was very professional and delivered my appetizer of dumplings along side a bowl of steam rice. As you circle the grill masters there are a variety of fresh options from proteins, veggies, soups, sauces and desserts. The grill masters grill your select dish to perfection as you circle around to grab your pleasant smelling creation. The atmosphere is trendy suitable for all gatherings to socialize with an upbeat crowd where there is suitable parking with a reasonable budget friendly menu for most diets.“

“Delicious food, great service, clean dining room and bathrooms.“

“Literally the best tacos in existence.“

“Great service and the band was really good!“

“Server was very nice but the food took a loooooong time to come out. I believe he was the only employee on the clock! We were not expecting a 2 hour dinner... Burger was good, Cheese curds were unique and delicious (I could eat these all day!), brussel sprouts were really good and cooked the way they're supposed to be (blackened, not burnt, for the crisp and char flavor while soft on the inside). Only downside waiting so long for the food. I would leave the kids next time.“

“Great service! Yummy food!“

“Great place love the atmosphere“

“Great experience. Kind and happy staff. Fun birthday tradition. We love Monterrey!!“

“It needs salt. There must have been 0 salt used. The food came out fast, and there was plenty. The brisket was tender and saltless,ergo tasteless. Glad she asked me what kind of sauce we wanted to take with us, because, the BBQ brisket darn sure needed it“

“This place is exactly what it needs to be, and versions of this are in every mall I have ever been to. The food is good, cost effective, the guys running the place are quite friendly, and everything is rather consistant. No need to go any further into detail, it is a solid place.“

“One of the only spots all of kids and all of the adults in our family agree on. It’s kid friendly, tons of menu options, food is consistently great, service is friendly.“

“Food was good and hot when it arrived. Server was pleasant and efficient.“

“dan is the man! my buddy Nathan from the synagogue inspired me to leave a note of happiness 😊“

“Great food as always and great service!“

“We had a great experience today Paul our server was excellent oh, you did a great job from start to finish really appreciate it is great customer service. My brother was very impressed with the Durango Burger said it was the best burger he is ever had in his life. My cheeseburger with bacon was very good as well took the way I like it. Appreciate the great service and hospitality and food that we enjoy.“

“We frequent here a lot because of the diverse menu which has something to please everyone and the food is almost always perfect. However, we have come to understand that this location is lacking a permanent manager and it shows. This trip, the greeter was rather short when seating is and I noticed he had the same demeanor when waiting on tables (we had a different server whom was good). Food was good but the bathroom needed a little attention as the trash was overflowing. The previous time we ate here the server was running her but off trying to take care of everything and doing a great job. She was the one who informed us of the management situation and she apologized. I hope they can resolve the issue to bring some order to the restaurant.“

“The restaurant is immaculate. Floors gleam, spills cleaned up immediately. Staff is courteous and helpful. Buffet has a wide variety, appealing to differing tastes. Music is relaxing. A good place for a leisurely meal.“

“A great place for gluten free food! As a celiac I spent a lot of time here when I was pregnant. The food is always nice, service is totally random that day in if it will be good or not. But any issues we’ve had before were kindly resolved by management.“

“Solid 4 star breakfast.(Edit to add: i'd give 4.5 if I could) Nothing fancy, just good hot breakfast food. Prices are good and service is always nice. The inside is clean and looks maintained . Been here a few times now, and my go to place in the area.“