47 Best Bars near Des Moines

“Dropped by in the 4th. The catfish was the best I've ever had. Rice and beans were rockin'! The gator kickers with spicy ranch were spectacular. Never had those before. The bartender, Kat, took great care of us and had us laughing the whole time.“

“The service was amazing and the Pizza was super delicious! ❤The Oklahoma travelers“

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

“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!“

“Everything I’ve had here is so good! Feature items are always thoughtful and delicious. A regular menu go to is the twice baked potato, which is always so good. This weekend she featured a crab roll, which is one of the best I’ve ever had service is friendly and personal, and the environment is very cozy and welcoming.“

“Gosh we love this place so much. We reserved the back room for our engagement party and it was free (or VERY cheap? I can’t remember) as long as we bought drinks there. The vibe is relaxed, the decor is great, the outdoor patio is our favorite for summer and fall hang outs, and the bartenders are so kind and friendly. They even allow dogs!“

“Highly recommend! The buffalo chicken salad was the best salad I’ve had in a long time.“

“This place is so cool. Its wrestling themed and right across from tomb of treasure. Great staff and the hot dogs are good 2.
The arcade is even wrestling themed with great pinball machines.
The tables have really cool wrestling photos.“

“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!“

“Been reading about this burger for months now, and I finally willed myself to go down there to check it out. I had the double tavern and the chili fries. I’ll start with the fries, crispy and hand cut. The chili and was great and the sour cream and scallions were a nice touch. Huge portions though so they’re great for sharing. Now the burger, I had moderate expectations based off reviews and pictures. I always leave establishments disappointed when I have higher expectations so I came in with an open mind. I decided to dine in because all food tastes better when it’s Hot and fresh, and it was just that. The meat was cooked perfectly, the cheese melted all the way through, and the sauce was nice and light. The onions gave it a nice kick as well. It was very good. Beware, although it is a double, it is kind of small, so you can definitely kill a couple of them before you start feeling full. It’s really good overall, and I’ll definitely put it in my top burgers in Seattle (probably right next to The Red Mill.) These burgers were also a nice change of pace to fast food burgers, more expensive and the fries are extra but really worth it if you want just a nice, juicy, messy burger. I’ll be back to try the rest of the menu items.“

“I support establishments that support inclusivity“

“8-bit Arcade said they were wheelchair accessible and guess what?! THEY WERE. Not only could I get through the aisles, but the bathroom set up was an example in inclusion!! The door was easy to open and lock, the sink was easy to get under, the doorway was absolutely wide enough to get in and out of and there was enough room to maneuver for my wheelchair inside the bathroom!!!! It was amazing. Plus the staff was kind, courteous and even gave us a warning when the loud speakers, near us, were used!! Absolutely recommend!! 🫶“

“I love this place. The themed nights here are great.“

“Love going here! The Bartenders are great and the owner is super friendly! Great place to grab a drink and some food!“

“Amazing local scene venue!“

“great local spot, went, will go again“

“I love this place and the new owners make it even better. Good food, local fun and good drink prices, steak night Friday is hard to beat for the value for sure.“

“had the French dip before the Seattle Thunderbirds game. very good, good service.“

“I’m recommending it based solely on service and quality of food. I have not been to this establishment. But I love tacos and plan to soon. I look forward to you serving me.“

“This is a wonderful place to explore diverse wines from the US and other countries. The atmosphere is homey and relaxed, yet upscale. The staff are welcoming, accommodating and extremely knowledgeable. You can enjoy a delicious flight, or order a glass of one of your favorites. Food items are also available. They also have a vast array of wines for purchase. You're sure to find a special one to take home. Stop by; you won't regret it.“

“Great food and fast service! The waitress was wonderful! I had the grilled salmon. it was amazing!“

“I’ve dined at El Gran Taco twice and I’ve been very impressed with the quality of the food and its large menu . The service was exceptional with a smile. ❤️❤️“

“Super fun vibe! Karaoke is amaze!“

“Visited with some friends, ordered garlic burger medium with a little pink however it didn’t have any pink. Still was a good burger. Friends ordered fish and chips and they were a little bit overdone but they said it was still good.“

“Many Good speedy pool tables“

“This is one of the best places I have eaten period. I have never had 5 star cooking from a fancy chef like Bobby Flay or iron Chef Cat Cora. But I feel like if I did this should be the level of cooking I should get. The buttermilk biscuit and creole chicken with that honey and cream sauce was absolutely AMAZING.. Thank you for suck good food.“

“Great place for Karaoke on Fridays and Saturdays“

“I stopped by Wateke while walking around, decided to give it a chance, and I was honestly impressed. The margarita was the best I’ve had in a long time, and their al pastor was also one of the best I’ve tried. Big shoutout to Leslie, who took care of me and made the experience even better. Great service, great food, and definitely a place I’d come back to.“

“Clean and quiet hotel. The breakfast was alright. You can ordered quickly fixed or eat the buffet style if you have time for your breakfast.“

“Chill place Love that they are open late“

“Saw the band last nite, it was good to get out and hear some music“

“Why does May's Thai food taste so much better than Thai food in the Seattle Metro area? Is it the country air? Is it because you have to take a ferry to enjoy it? I don't know the answer, but it is delicious! Make May's Kitchen your destination restaurant experience this summer.“

“My husband and I have been coming here for six years pretty regularly. The food is always delicious and in good portions, and we always love chatting with the friendly staff and owner! The sushi is always fresh and amazing. My husband loves the curries, and we both love the bento boxes!“

“I love this place. It has been the most welcoming place since I moved here. Look don't expect to get a full meal here but everything else is fantastic. The atmosphere, the people, the cheap drinks. All the bartenders (Kate, Shelley, Maat, Carrie, and Haelee) are all great! If you're looking for a dive bar to go to this is the one!“

“A great place for drinks. The staff is friendly and there is a good selection of beer and liquor. The best piece of information, they stay open late every day of the week! Great for those of us getting off of a night shift in need of a beverage!“

“This place is great! The staff was amazing! It felt like we've been going there for years! We will be back!“

“If you are looking for left over birthday cake, warmed up "meat" leftovers and a bunch of crusty regulars then you have found your mecca. No nonsense clean bar with efficient service. Regulars are welcoming and friendly. For Rainer ave. Its a Gem.“

“Omg. I had the Crunchwrap Superior and it was sooooo gooooood.“

“unremarkable exterior - difficult to see if it was open from the street. what a pleasant and welcoming interior. wonderful staff wonderful and like the quotes posted on walls.“

“Magasin magnifique avec un large choix de produits. Déco, cadeaux, cosmétiques, aménagement extérieurs... Équipe agréable, souriante et à l'écoute. Je recommande“

“Great neighborhood bar where everybody knows your name. Great food, great service, great drinks, great people!“

“Great hotel bar with friendly staff. There’s a few good local beers on draft and plenty of bar games like pool, shuffleboard and board games too. Didn’t try the food so can’t comment on that but definitely a decent place to hang out if staying here night before a flight from Seattle.“

“The food is terrific here, the people are even better. Always a friendly greeting, always great service. Never had a meal here that I didn't like. Highly recommend for your neighborhood hangout place.“

“Fantastic service for a party of 20 in the banquet room. The food was delicious and the waitress was so flexible and helpful. Even cutTing the birthday cake and returning a forgotten phone & credit card. Thanks for making my birthday perfect.“