50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants near Windsor Heights

“I discovered this restaurant a few weeks ago just driving down in Windsor Heights. I love it. The staff is amazing and welcoming. The food is great and authentic. The cocktails are good. They are made right. Today I ordered El “Jibarito” which was very tasty! I’ll be dining here again for sure and I love that they also deliver through Uber Eats. Thank you for the superb experience!!! =)“

“Love love this Chinese place because they actually add shrimp and egg to the rice unlike the Chinese places here in Iowa every time I come here there quick and my food is always fresh I would love to see a little more decor to get this place more lively“

“The wife , my son Dalton and I had the most amazing breakfast at the Breakfast club. Shrimp and grits , the absolute bomb.
Terra was our server and she knocked it out of the ballpark. Once again it's highly recommend.100%
Once again we are at the club Love it“

“This restaurant notified us, after we ordered online for delivery, that they believed our driver took our order. They called to tell us that before we even had a chance to believe there was a problem, and fully communicated what the issue was. They remade our order and it was delivered less than a half hour after they discovered the issue. Superior customer service. Highly recommend.“

“Simple stated, Incredible“

“Fuzzy's crew totally nailed it! Mad props! Their menu's kinda wild, right? Like, tons of choices and I got this food allergy thing, BUT... The cashier was super cool, helped me find something safe to grub on. And the food? Seriously mind-blowing! Fuzzy's DSM? Man, they didn't disappoint! I'm definitely heading back for more!“

“We were in Des Moines for a soccer tournament and ran across you guys. I was diagnosed with celiac 3 years ago and you guys made hands down the best GF burger and tots I have had in 3 years. That includes better than in n out burger since you guys actually have a bun and they don’t. It’s also the best gf bread I have found in 3 years. I hope to someday make it back again!“

“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 ❤️“

“BBQ Meatloaf was delicious and the service was good. Very cool decor.“

“Amazing food and great service!“

“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!!!“

“Wow. I had heard such amazing things about this place but words just don’t do it justice.

You might think you’re walking into the wrong room.. don’t worry, you’ll soon be greeted by a kind host who will assess your wait and guide you to a place where you can comfortably wait for a table.

Get some excellent drinks and be sure you’re ready to eat. Steak De Burgo, Parmesan Artichoke Dip, Red Velvet Cake?? This is the best damn spot I’ve been to in a minute.“

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

“Highly recommend food by K&G Digital 360! 10/10“

“A party of five of us visited on 1/8/25. We asked for a table in back as there was live music by the bar and we wanted to be able to talk together Our server was excellent - wish I had gotten her name Food was amazing - we got brussel sprouts, sliders, French fries w Parmesan, stuffed mushrooms, and spinach artichoke dip All came out timely and very good! We had martinis and all were very delicious and also came out quick I’ve been here about six times before and it’s always great Good patio area too Definitely a great place!“

“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!“

“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.“

“The Asian server was super nice, all smiles, and accommodating! The food came in fast. Something that we seldom experience on the Southside.“

“10/10 easily! The biggest sushi rolls I’ve had & they were only $5!!! If you’re looking for amazing sushi this is the spot!“

“The smashburger sliders were amazing and so was the painkiller drink! Also loved the candied yams and fried plaintans!“

“Food was beyond amazing!!!“

“Such a cool vibe! Amazing food and service— will definitely go back again! 😊“

“We love Amigos! Delicious food made fresh! Their catering services are outstanding as well. Highly recommend!“

“5 star family classic eatery.“

“We had our Holiday party there on Saturday January 20th. The food was good, and the staff was excellent.“

“I just got the chicken low mein, hot and sour soup, and egg rolls. All so good! The noodles on the low mein and the chicken have the best FLAVOR!! The guy in there is also a very nice person!“

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

“Great food and beer, and very friendly staff. We come here every time we visit Des Moines!!“

“I ordered the Thai Peanut Buddha Bowl and the Limeade. Jen clearly pours passion into her meals. I would highly recommend ordering. 🫶🏼“

“We love Smokey's the food is exceptional as is everything else.“

“We had an amazing time at Francies. The food was amazing. I had the steak and peppers sandwich and fries. The fries were so good.“

“The Machine Shed in Urbandale, Iowa is a fantastic restaurant with good value. The food is excellent! The service is outstanding. We love to take our grandkids to the Machine Shed every time they are in town.“

“Rayon burger and the fries brussel sprouts were amazing!“

“Nice place. Huge selection of British beers and very good food.“

“The food here is great and the atmosphere is so fun. Currently, the seasonal menu (winter 2025) has Yo's Wontons which are in an excellent sauce. I also enjoy the bing bing wraps and drunken noodles.“

“Had breakfast for the first time here and it was a great experience. Excellent food, service, and great prices. Every one was so friendly and we loved the atmosphere.“

“Absolutely DELICIOUS!!! While in Ankeny today, we wanted to try something new. We went completely blind with our choice as it just happened to be near by. WOW!!! It seriously now is our favorite Mexican restaurant! We were greeted right away, and noticed when walking to our table how clean the restaurant is and impressed with the open kitchen! The service was TOP NOTCH! Delicious food. Great prices on lunch menu, plus still left with leftovers to have tonight. HIGHLY recommend! It is nearly an hour from our home, however we will be back often!!! R“

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

“One of my favorite places to get sushi! Amazing ramen too. I get take out here almost weekly. I’d recommended… -crab rangoons -garlic fried rice -spicy edamame Can’t go wrong with most of the menu! Great atmosphere inside too“

“Wonderful food, drinks, and atmosphere. 2 of the 3 ladies I brought to dinner are southern belles, and they were reminded of home by the food. Great first experience. We will definitely be back again. A+ in my book.“

“Great food staff and atmosphere“

“we had their pizza today it was very delicious and love the thin crust great job to kevin and his crew“

“We recognize Chris for going above and beyond at Wasabi Waukee on September 23, 2025.

We were facing an urgent issue with our keg cooler that was impacting draft service. Chris not only helped diagnose and repair the cooler on the spot, he also assisted with swapping in new kegs, confirming lines, pressures, and temperatures, and ensuring every tap was pouring correctly before he left. His professionalism, technical know-how, and willingness to stay until the job was truly complete prevented service interruptions during a busy period and saved us product waste.

Please pass along my thanks—this is exactly the kind of partnership we value. Chris represented Confluence exceptionally well.

Thank you,
Rhiannon King
General Manager, Wasabi Waukee“

“Adobada 🌯 burrito was huge. Excellent 👌👍 so much flavor with a little heat. Chicken Cheese Rice very good with a perfect char on the chicken 🐔. Chips and two choices of Salsa's, Spicy and mild were refilled. Very friendly personable service. We have found our newest favorite Mexican Restaurant.“

“The waiters are very accommodating. Good food and services.“

“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! 😊“

“Went for the first time last night and was blown away by the flavor they pack into their food! Great quality for the price and they give you so many different foods with your meal. I got the pastitsio and it came with soup, salad, Greek fries, orzo, a little spinach feta pastry. 10/10“