50 Best American Restaurants near Des Moines

“We had low expectations because of some of these reviews - but all those people must have come here at the wrong time because we showed up at 3:00AM and the food was excellent. Great portion size, fresh vegetables, awesome hummus. My husband didn’t get what he ordered (a beef and lamb gyro) and got a lamb, rice, hummus pita plate instead but it was still really good. The curveball here is that we were stone cold sober.“

“AMAZING FOOD & SERVICE!! ANGIE ROCKS!!“

“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!“

“We were served by Desiree as our waitress. She was very accommodating and pleasant. She had a big smile and a wish to help the customer. She deserves special recommendation!!“

“Excellent food and service“

“It was terrific, we got to talk with the owner and heard about how they’ve been 6 years and running. Delicious chicken chili verde Sammie and rosemary garlic fries! Can’t wait to stop in again!! 😊🤤“

“Stumbled upon this place—and wow! If you’re craving a juicy burger and perfectly crispy fries, look no further. The service was top-notch, and Tino was incredibly friendly and personable—really made the experience even better. Highly recommend this spot. 10/10!“

“This is my go to breakfast place. The food is fresh and delicious. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. The prices are good. What’s not to love?“

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

“Great black owned spot. everything was top tier“

“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!“

“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“

“I can’t say enough nice thing about this place to describe how amazing it is. Felt like home upon walking in. Staff was so good, attentive, friendly, and sweet. Food was so good. Wanted to try everything. Good vibes. Definitely coming back to try some lunch. Also adopting “Tie-dye Tuesday”.“

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

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

“Creative menu, always well prepared.“

“We had our favorite dishes: (breaded) fish tacos and fish 'n chips. Both were very well prepared and tasty. Breading could be thicker - it's too light to soak up much melted vinegar. Chopped mango sprinkled on the tacos add a nice flavor twist.
Servings were generous for all but large appetites. Take home boxes a plus.“

“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!“

“We have always enjoyed eating here whether it's breakfast, lunch or dinner. The sea scallops are amazing !!! Truly the best I have had anywhere!!! The multi layers of flavor in this dish were so delicious each complimenting each other, I highly recommend!“

“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!“

“Pretty solid spot. Kind of reminds me of a diner. Milkshakes are amazing + theyre sweet potato fries!

Prices aren't too bad, and they usually fulfill orders pretty quickly if submitted online. Definitely a place i will continue to go.

Not exactly a place you would dine in as its pretty small & warm inside.“

“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“

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

“Amazing food and staff! ☕️☕️“

“If you’re looking a great food, service and ambience check this place out. The food is so yummy and you can’t go wrong with all the choices. Such a welcoming place to hang out or grab and go before hitting West Seattle park or riding the ferry.“

“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“

“On the water. Fantastic food“

“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.“

“Limited menu for dinner, and last call at 8:00pm on a Friday night, but a super easy spot for a solid burger and flatbread.

My travelling companion had the Club Sandwich and said it was great - and he's eaten a lot of club sandwiches!

Service was great and kept my Diet Pepsi filled up, and offered us drinks back to our hotel room.

Perfect if you are staying at the hotel, but not a destination restaurant.“

“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.“

“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. 😄“

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

“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.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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. 🙌“

“This is the loveliest little place that despite its delicious menu and incredible cocktails still feels kind of unknown. Even friends that have lived in WSea for years haven’t heard of its existence. Even though I’d like to keep it that way, I’d much rather have it succeed and never go away.

Also, got to meet one of the owners tonight, super nice guy with very kind friends. The bathroom even has VIP club-style amenities like toothpicks, mints and lotion. We ❤️ Locöl.“

“Great food and drinks, good portion size at a reasonable price. Our server was the best! Joni really interacted with us to learn why we're traveling and to share the menu options. She even directed the her supervisor to our table to talk about the different beers available due to his expertise. Really happy we ate here and highly suggest it to others.“

“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.“

“Fantastic breakfast. I had Naya's special. It's not often that I have a breakfast where all parts are done well but I liked the bacon, sausage, hash browns, French toast and pancake. All we're done right, as were the eggs overeasy. My son loved his chorizo omelet.

We will return.“

“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 😎“

“At 3.9 you guys are crazy this is best in Town fresh and affordable great flavor. The portions are plentiful. Can't miss best part is they are open 24 hrs to get your fix no matter what time of day
The 5 rolled tacos Supreme or the Carne Asada fries. Only place in Town where you can get Pezole abd Menudo any day of the week. Come get some! Trust me you may have to wait a little because its made fresh but worth the wait!“

“I don't know. I feel like Applebee's gets a bad rap. But, especially with this location, I've never been let down. The food is good, always made well, and the consistency of quality is top notch. Also, with food prices soaring, Applebee's is somehow cheaper than fast food now. I really like Applebee's.

We always sit at the bar, and nearly always have the same bartender. She is amazing!“

“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“

“Youngs is a great little local diner with friendly staff. When we go in as a family, they automatically make a micky mouse pancake for my son. The menu is very broad and you can basically order anything at any hour. The menu has Thai, Chinese, American, and diner food. So if you wanted Pad Thai at 9 am, they'll make that for you. You want eggs and hashbrowns at night? They'll make that for you.“

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

“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!! ❤️“

“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! ;)“

“Delicious food, great happy hour and such a nice server“