28 Best Wine Bars near Des Moines

“I wanted to really love Marina Mercantile. Made a Mother's Day Tea reservation. Our initial arrival was not welcoming and I was asked twice if I had a reservation. My mom, my daughter, and I waited an hour for our tray of treats. We were last to be served. People that arrived after us were served before us. We are the only minorities in the shop. It felt racist sadly or their service was extremely slow. The food was ok not the freshest tasting for a special Mother's Day event. Prepaid $200 with fixed gratitude and service charge. 🫤“

“Fantastic food, vibes and service. Moored here in our boat and looked forward to going there each day. Thanks“

“Fun spot for a date or just grabbing a drink. The staff had great energy when we visited that made us feel welcomed. Superb food choices, definitely not you typical bar menu. We had a great time and will be back again when we are in the area.“

“Always great food we go there often for date night😋🤫“

“This is a little piece of southern France in an assuming location. The staff are incredibly knowledgeable about the wines from the Languedoc region, many of which you can’t find anywhere else. And the space felt clean and welcoming. They also have a lovely curated assortment of small bites to accompany your pairing.

When I visited, they had a local chef hosting a pop-up with suggested pairings, and they also have an event schedule for activities like trivia and karaoke. I can’t wait to come back and try their next rotation of wines and maybe sing a tune or two!“

“If you are in the mood for elegant, vintage drinks with a whimsical (truly whimsical) twist - look no further - thus is your stop, for a sip - or two, or... We had the Chai Old Fashioned and the Last Word... If the devil is in the details - so are the companions of Bacchus - the REAL maraschino cherry in the Last Word and the massive ice cube in the Old Fashioned confirm how serious thus place is about its drinks reputation. Also, the Cherry and Apricot Salad gave us that so very needed connection with the local farmers' produce, it being a delightfully crispy concoction of bitter radicchio and peppery greens, smoothed by a pungent goat cheese and vanilla balsamic vinaigrette.The bread and the sharp olive oil were especially appreciated with the salad. We love gelato, but ordered the blackberry sorbet and did not regret it since it came with a solid chunk of anise biscotti - an excellent pairing for the double espresso. Our waiter, Troy, made us feel well attended, but not even once did he overdo it.“

“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!“

“The owners are the best. Good service and great food.“

“Nice people’s and great place for have fun 😎“

“Visited here in September for the first time! Was absolutely delicious!!! Highly would recommend. Currently craving their grilled chicken teriyaki again 😍 Very spacious setting with a nice breeze during the Summer months with the garage open. Had a big selection of beers / wines to choose from as well. Street parking was a bit busy but to be expected. Staff was friendly and helpful! Can’t wait to be back!“

“Excellent food and service“

“Drumroll Wine is such a lovely addition to downtown Renton! With a great location, great space & atmosphere, great wines, & a great staff - - it truly is a great meet up location! I really enjoy their special events, too! Highly recommend!“

“Intimate and nice music, good wine too of course.“

“Delicious brisket pho for lunch today! Server was nice and service was great!“

“This was by far the most delicious and incredible Italian food I’ve had in my life. The service was impeccable. I truly felt like a queen, and my daughter and I were treated like absolute royalty from the moment we walked in.
A huge shoutout to our amazing server, Christina, who delivered not only phenomenal food, but a surreal customer experience. She was attentive, knew all the specials by heart, and was genuinely warm and pleasant throughout the night.
I’ll definitely be returning to this outstanding restaurant to celebrate more anniversaries and milestones, just like I did tonight. The view is stunning, the atmosphere is beautiful, and the customer service is unmatched.
Five stars all around. If you want authentic, mouth-watering Italian cuisine paired with exceptional service, look no further than Verrazano’s. 💯“

“Best doppio I’ve ever had in my life.

Made me want to quit my job leave my belongings move to a mountainous region in china to finally begin my 10,000 hour dim mak temple training specifically to prepare me for the inevitable battle with the person responsible for roasting these coffee beans. That way I might stand half a chance to get hired as a barista.

When I was leaving the first visit the “owner” told me: “fill all the holes.. thousand points of light.. have a good day”

Was confused at first but it all makes sense now.“

“Bought a $100 gift card for my Father for Christmas. Can't wait for him to tell me about his first experience . My wife and I enjoyed individual flights last night, seated on the vintage looking green valour settee. The Bigger Bodies Reds. Each was amazing and it was a tough choice of which to choose for a glass. New World was the flight my wife enjoyed. Next I had a glass of the Blesoe. Two of our friend couples came so we became six. Each of them enjoyed a flight or glass. The staff was informative,super friendly and hospitable. We will certainly return, great meeting spot and The Spar is across the street;). The only suggestion is filtered water please as the water provided tasted to my wife & I like tap water.“

“Great coffee. Friendly service“

“Delicious, gracious and you will even learn some Italian!“

“if people gave this place a bad review its because they don't like good wine“

“Absolutely FANTASTIC food and the service is top notch! Our server Veronica was FABULOUS and David the bartender made my daughter the fanciest mock tail! Treat yourself and enjoy the experience!“

“The peaceful atmosphere here combined with delicious food makes the meal memorable.“

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

“I had an engagement session near this Anthem so we went in! I challenged the baristas with making a heart on top of a latte to be used for a photo! They kindly did it free of charge with repurposed grounds! I absolutely loved the outcome! Great atmosphere!“

“We went to Copperleaf to celebrate my husband's birthday. Everything was perfect. He enjoyed the duck and I loved the sablefish. The sauce was amazing and the fish melted in my mouth. Our waitress was very attentive and friendly. We will definitely be back. A neighborhood gem.“

“I go here often and never had a bad experience. Great food and excellent staff. 😬😬“

“We made our reservation at Aqua Terra on OpenTable for brunch at 11:30. The only issue we had was that the restaurant itself was actually closed until dinner service. We ended up at the nearly empty AquaTerra Lobby Bar (with great views of the atrium) which serves the same fantastic food and coffees. There were no problem for us as we were all adults but it would have been a problem if there was anyone underage in our party. It all worked out well for us and we had a lovely time and will be back when we need a nice place to meet up before a flight again.“

“It feels like a special occasion the moment we walk in the door. The staff is excellent and service is spectacular. Everything fits seamlessly here, from decor to dessert cart... the experience is so much fun. Then there's the food & beverages... unrivaled is the best way to put it. Small bites, salads, full course meals, and anything we could think of from the bar. Champagne is the specialty, and after a conversation with Makaila (the bar tender) she chose the perfect bottle. Oh, getting a bottle of Champagne there is a treat too... trust me, just do it. The wine list is impressive, and the espresso flight is something I'm still telling all my friends about. We've gone with friends several times, and everybody has enjoyed every part of the experience. Check their calendar, some fun stuff happens there. Or better yet, just go there and ask the staff what rhe next few events are while sipping your Champagne!“