50 Best American Restaurants near Des Moines

“I had an amazing breakfast experience! The Mushroom and Swiss omelet was delicious, and the price was totally worth it - $13 for a filling meal with hashbrowns and toast. But what really stood out was the top-notch service. It's refreshing to see such excellent customer care, it's a rare gem these days!“

“Food was great we loved it. Tables are small so a party of 5 is hard to accommodate. Seating out doors is limited and there is limited staff so they don’t make the rounds very often. Over all we loved it and will definitely eat there again.“

“Headed here for a last minute Seattle dawg, and stumbled into this place, honestly best place I’ve been too! Mariners on tv and chill atmosphere .. will be coming back! ❤️“

“great dinner!! disappointed there was no ice tea but polka dot strawberry lemonade was good. great service and the onion rings were to die for!!!“

“I had such a great experience at JOEY Southcenter due to our lovely server McKenna. She was patient although I am extremely indecisive and she helped me make some great choices!“

“Recommended by our shuttle driver who said we could easily share a meal. Very quick friendly service. Great food. Very large portions. Would highly recommend.“

“Excellent food and service“

“Delicious food, came out hot and fresh in 7 minutes. Didn't once think I needed ketchup/hot sauce on the taters; they were full of flavor. Super friendly and welcoming staff.“

“this is a very nice clean restraint the two young ladies that work there maria corona and Wendy Gallegos are always very nice always making me feel like my home and their food is excellent . this sis must place to take the dfamily nice location also“

“siempre atentos a los negocios hispanos en el área de burien wa.“

“Great black owned spot. everything was top tier“

“las quesadillas con tortillas echas a mano estan muy buenas“

“We eat at Little Chicken Burger at least once a week. The food and shakes are fabulous. The Angus beef burgers are flavorful and juicy. The people that run it are so nice! My family totally recommends this place!“

“Great food, service and vibe! Will definitely be back“

“stopped by on a whim as I drove down west valley highway and I was very pleased with the service and food! ordered lumpia, crispy pork belly combo and a brown sugar boba and I was blown away! the crispy pork was beyond good! came with a Mac salad some diced veggies and a wonderfully flavored rice with green onion. the lumpia was freshly made and the boba complimented everything. 10/10 would recommend“

“Want a great brunch with a neighborhood feel? Maggies have it all- we love our weekend brunches there! The food is great and the owner, Ramen takes the time to visit with all the customers and make you feel special!“

“stopped in after getting off the airplane bc my dog is named Huckleberry. DELICIOUS food, and so many Huckleberry desserts! Will definitely rewritten next time I'm in town!“

“Traveling and I always am nervous on selecting a restaurant. This place was good all around. The staff are very friendly, good sense of humor, very very clean. Fast service and good clean place and food seemed fresh. I would go back again if not traveling“

“Creative menu, always well prepared.“

“A nondescript pub on the outside with outstanding food and service on the inside. I went for the seafood special of black cod, which came plated as though i was at a restaraunt with white linens. And the taste... MMmmm! Hadn't eaten all day, so followed that with fish and chips. The thinly breaded very generous fish portions were cooked perfectly. After stirring the coleslaw to get the sauce up from the bottom, the flavors meet the high bar the rest of the dishes had set. Great IPAs on tap and a very good porter, too. But the night i was there the rotating sour tasted more like a cider. Bonus: A seat at the bar may treat you to a view of the kitchen in action!“

“Came in for dinner and food and service were GREAT! Staff were very hospitable and friendly especially Tanisha! Can't wait to come back! Thanks Black Bear!“

“We eat here frequently and love everything about it.“

“When I clean clients houses in that area I always stop here for lunch sandwiches are delicious and people are so nice!“

“This is a gem of a dining option hidden away but only a few blocks from SeaTac airport. A limited menu but with solid options for everyone and at a range of prices as well. Not inexpensive but not extravagant either. The service is attentive and appropriate. Separate checks were presented without a hiccup or side eye. The grounds are lovely and you feel pampered being in this cozy dining room.“

“We were at Red Robin today for lunch with 2 birthday's in our party and we had an amazing experience. We were very happy with our waiter Zachary. He was very accommodating even if things were running a little slow. Thank you for a fantastic lunch experience Red Robin 😊 very satisfied“

“As someone else pointed out, the outside looks kinda sketch. But don’t let that fool you. Their double bacon is amazing. The burger is perfectly char broiled. I ordered the mozz sticks and had a greateat cheese pull.

My wife is raving about the crinkle cut fries, which are crispy on the outside, but fluffy on the inside, she also did her happy dance when she took the first bite of her burger.

The crispy chicken sandwich was fire. One of the best chicken Sammie’s I’ve had.

The staff are super friendly and the food comes out fast and hot. Don’t sleep on this place or you’ll regret it“

“Ive been here a few times and So far ive had the burger that was great! 😃the chicken wrap also a great choice 😁 and the most recent was the crispy chicken burger not a fan😐 I was hoping for a freshly breaded chicken breast patty and got a what look like a frozen chicken patty from safeway it was cooked well and I did try it to give it a shot for what a it was they did a good job
the frys were well done presentationwad great and all I just couldn't get over the patty but its all good ill try something elses next time 😀“

“My fiance and I were recommended to go here for the great food. We ended up ordering the clam chowder which was great. The crab and artichoke dip was okay but for the entree we told them we'd split the prime rib and they were so nice they split it for us in the back. So it looked like we both had a full dinner when they served us. It was incredible. We both had our own vegetables and mashed potatoes and au jus and horseradish.“

“Loved having delicious sandwiches on the patio upstairs and then walking to Lincoln Park! It was a great way to entertain my north end friend, and show off the best of WS! Everyone was so nice too 💜“

“Had the Chicago & NY dogs, both very tasty with perfectly balanced condiments. Every bit as good as the “dirty water” dogs on the east coast.“

“Nice hotel restaurant. Plenty of different level seating. Food was fresh and service was very good. Prices were fair for the area. The fish fry was hot and tasty. The burger and fries was good. Plenty of special drinks and food choices from salads to steaks.“

“On the water. Fantastic food“

“This was our first visit. I saw their menu and a few pics on line and decided to give it a try. This is a charming gem of a restaurant. Our bartender/server, Chloe was very nice and made fabulous looking drinks. I had wine but will try one of her cocktails next time. The food was so good! Can’t wait to go back.“

“I was craving tacos one morning and found Burritos California open 24 hours near my work. So glad I stopped by! The girl at the register had a big smile and a great attitude, super friendly and gave me awesome menu recommendations. Honestly, every employee here seem genuinely happy cooks.

The young team runs the place with passion, and their menu suggestions are always spot on. You can see the kitchen it’s clean, professional, and the whole restaurant smells clean and fresh.

The food comes out fast, fresh, and full of flavor. The portions are huge honestly the biggest burrito I’ve ever had! It’s rolled perfectly too! Nothing pops or spills out. Their avocado sauce is incredible (and always fresh because it runs out so fast!). Even the free sauce and pickle bar are spotless.

They remember you if you come often and treat you even better each time. This is one of those rare restaurants you can trust. We need to support local spots like this run by young passionate people and help them grow! 🌯🔥“

“Don't let the fact that this restaurant is in a hotel detour you... it's amazing. Food is delicious, service is stellar, and the price is right. I went for breakfast and dinner in one week. The stuffed French toast was some of the best I've had in Seattle, and for dinner I had the burger with Dejion and caramelized onions. super tasty. Just wish I had room for dessert. Maybe next time. They had the football games on at the bar, so I had cocktails to end the night and almost rented a room just to stay longer but had to work in the AM. Top notch!!“

“This is the best new spot in town. Highly recommend. Their dishes are served as you asked, hot, fresh, and incredibly unique. Their reception is out of this world. I will definitely come back for an amazing time. No doubt. Try this new spot out and you will never regret the experience.“

“Live music, good food, funky atmosphere, great staff, cocktails, and walking distance. What’s not to love. Check this place out.“

“I LOVE the Chia Oat Berry Cup! I was bummed that they were out of it on my latest trip to Seattle. :( It’s the only thing I ever feel like eating at Sea-Tac. Wish I could buy them elsewhere too! :) My homemade one didn’t taste as good as Dish D’Lish’s. 😄“

“Pleasant and friendly greeters, accommodating servers, overall interior cleanliness, and tasty and well prepared and thoughtfully presented meals.“

“Met a dear friend here as a in between place to have brunch and catch up and it did not disappoint! Food was super good, service was really friendly and we were seated right away. Quality of the food was grained and prices were reasonable. It is a smaller establishment so there's not a whole lot of seatinh but it is certainly worthwhile going for and have some great conversation.“

“Cool vibe, friendly servers & tasty food!“

“Great old fashioned style cooking! Super friendly staff . Busy location but friendly staff and good food is worth the time. Sit back and enjoy the experience!! ❤️“

“We Love Ruby Brink! Burger night—say no more…! The beef dip sandwich on the lunch menu is another favorite. We love eating here for so many reasons though. This isn’t a “high staff turnover” type restaurant where you’ll be greeted by stressed out workers plastered with fake smiles fighting over tables like you might be used you. This is a grown-up establishment with grown-up food and grown-up and experienced, competent and empowered staff and I appreciate how this dynamic expressed itself in terms of guest experience. When I say that the food is grown-up I mean that it is carefully selected and prepared from scratch and this means it does not taste like what other restaurants are doing, which often is buying bags of frozen soup and sauces from the chef supply store to keep costs down and to keep everything tasting exactly the same, every time. You will taste different things here and that might surprise you. Ready yourself for that and enjoy!“

“Our server was absolutely one of the hardest workers. He served ALL of the full tables in the bar area. The bartender served just the few people at the bar-yet our server went behind the bar and got his own drinks for the tables. The difference in the amount of work these two men were doing was unreal. Kudos to our hard working guy!!!! Sept 22, 2025.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars!

Shoutout to Jack—our super fantastic server! Since it was a busy Saturday- he was all over the place servin a bunch of tables but still made us feel genuinely taken care of from start to finish. Big thanks to JC and the restaurant manager for delivering our food in record time—everything was hot and perfect! 🔥

I had the Quesadilla Salad and it was absolutely fire! We couldn’t resist the half-off apps, so you know we inhaled those wonton tacos. The rack of ribs? Slammin’ good! 😋

Jack also hit it out of the park with the dessert reco—that Lava Cake with ice cream was the perfect sweet ending to our night. And let’s not forget… he kept my lemons coming for my water on the rocks all night long! 😂 💧Also, he was super attentive to my 7-year old daughter for every request she made! She was lovin' her bottomless Strawberry Lemonade!

Truly 5-star service across the board. We’ll definitely be back. 🙌“

“Had an overnight stay at the Hotel for business. Didn’t want to go out just something simple but good. The classic burger did not disappoint. Cooked exactly as I asked. Super juicy and fresh toppings. Fries were the seasoned kind. Just crispy enough but not too much. The menu has lighter foods and more upscale if that is your craving. Service was friendly and food came out in a very reasonable amount of time.“

“Jessica was a literal angel - we went in 9 minutes before close (yikes!) and she refused to except any of our apologies. Our food was out in literal minutes and we escaped ASAP so they could close. Service was amazing and the kitchen was bomb af. Definitely order the wonton tacos. 10/10“

“I highly recommend Salmon Creek Cafe if you are visiting Seattle! Found it on our last day and wish we had found it on our first! It was delicious and some great original choices.“

“I’m from Dallas, TX and have had a hard time finding true southern BBQ in this entire state! Except Pete’s! Now, I’ve had great smoked brisket and other great smoked culinary experiences, but this one is the most Southern. What I mean is that the coleslaw is excellent with a medium shred, not too large or chopped too small, and an even amount of dressing. The sweet cornbread muffins with honey-butter straight from cast-iron are amazing. The pickle slices are even a culinary delight, sitting next to raw onions and a plethora of BBQ sauces to choose from. Oh, and free ice-cream cones if you even have room left to fill (we did not, lol). I could go on about the sweet tea, baked beans, slow-smoked ribs, shredded smoked pork, sausage, chicken, and desserts but…Just bring your appetite and try it for y’all’s selves! ;)“

“I performed here a few weeks ago and I had a great time!! The room is super cozy, the staff is super friendly, and the bulgogi cheesesteak is delicious! I definitely recommend The Brick 😎“