Restaurants in Des Moines
The Best Restaurants
Flying Mango
4345 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310Outstanding smoked foods, the Brisket was cooked to perfection as well as the Ribs & and Pulled Pork. Staff were awesome, went above and beyond to...
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- Superb496 Reviews4.9
Smokey Ds BBQ
5055 NW 2nd St, Des Moines, IA 50313My family and I love this place! We moved here from Texas and we are definitely picky about our BBQ. They have a huge variety of sauces from sweet to spicy....
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- Superb940 Reviews4.8
Noah's Ark Restaurant
2400 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312We went a busy Sat. night in December and it was just as excellent as it was 29 years ago when we had dinner the evening we got married! The fried ravioli was...
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- Superb487 Reviews4.7
Aposto at the Scala House
644 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50314We hadn't been to Aposto since before Covid. Now we are booked again in two weeks. Everything was delicious from the wine to the homemade ice cream for...
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- Superb392 Reviews4.7
Angry Goldfish Pub & Eatery
2301 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315My wife and I just went last night. We shared a small order of poutine (which was plenty for two), and it was delicious!!! We each ordered a specialty drink,...
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- Superb241 Reviews4.7
Lzaza Indo-Pak Cuisine
1409 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50311If you are into Indo-Pak food this was a good place for my first time trying it. This is a mom & pop place that's just cooks and a kitchen. I was...
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- Superb222 Reviews4.7
Molly's Cupcakes
215 E 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309A must experience in Des Moines. Absolutely delightful. Latte was perfect. Service was superb and friendly. So many options. The peach cobbler cupcake was my...
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- Superb213 Reviews4.7
Cheese Bar
2925 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312The Cheese Bar is good. Food is well made and presented well. It seemed that staff really knew their cheeses and meats. The service was fast and friendly. The...
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- Superb195 Reviews4.7
Maccabee's Kosher Deli
1150 Polk Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50311Amazung sandwiches for a amazing prices! And you get some spirituality while you get a most delicious sandwich as the in deli rabbi usually comes have a talk...
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- Superb133 Reviews4.8
Lucky Lotus
2721 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312Was really impressed. Great food, good service, good atmosphere, will be back to try more food!!! Seriously was so impressed by the food and service. Had my...
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- Superb132 Reviews4.8
El Michoacano Taqueria
2922 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310Quick, and delicious. There are only two places in town that serve Mexican that I will actually say I enjoy every time. This is one of them, the kids also...
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The Cheese Shop
833 42nd St Suite B, Des Moines, IA 50312We loved this place! The selection was great and the people who work there are so nice. They helped us taste some cheese and select what we wanted and paired a...
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- Superb129 Reviews4.8
Hello, Marjorie
717 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309Classy and best craft cocktail lounge. Creative as well. A very good spot and I 100% recommend for someone to celebrate your special occasion here. Their house...
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- Superb164 Reviews4.7
Tacos Degollado
1717-1815 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314The tacos were incredible. I ordered 1 lengua, 1 pastor, and 1 asada. They were all packed with flavor. They had plenty of meat, onion, and cilantro. The...
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Lua Brewing
1525 High St, Des Moines, IA 50309We are Arizona boys and wanted to find a good place and this is by far the best. Selections of beers are amazing. Looking forward to visit Again in the...
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- Superb153 Reviews4.7
Shang Yuen
5717 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310I ordered chicken fried rice with fried pot stickers later in the evening for pickup. The food was ready when I arrived and the ladies working were very nice!...
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- Superb215 Reviews4.6
El Aguila Real Mexican Restaurant
4351 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310Hands down best Mexican on the coast. Gourmet Mexican. I got the Canasta Cheese appetizer and the Chile Relleno with chicken for dinner. SO amazing! The sauce...
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- Superb214 Reviews4.6
Sam's Fine Food & Egg Rolls
3300 SW 9th St UNIT 4, Des Moines, IA 50315This was a destination dinner on our way to Minnesota. We have gone there a few times and if you try it you will know why! The Egg Rolls are absolutely...
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- Superb208 Reviews4.6
Lucky Horse Beer & Burgers
2331 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311The staff was awesome about a group of 12 on a busy Friday night. Our waitress was super friendly about ordering every appetizer on the menu. The food was...
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- Superb97 Reviews4.8
Wasabi Chi
5418 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310Don't let the exterior fool you, this place is phenomenal! We started with the shrimp Rangoons and tuna poke for appetizers- both AMAZING! Then, I had...
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- Superb204 Reviews4.6
Kung Fu Tap & Taco
210 Indianola Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315I have no idea how I have lived in Des Moines my entire adult life and not been to kung fu cabin taco. The bartenders are awesome, the tacos are so good, and...
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- Superb62 Reviews5
Taqueria Los Pinos
3920 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50313First time trying it and it was AWESOME!! Probably one of the best I've had so far. Just wish I would of got the sour cream I had ordered and that they...
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- Superb74 Reviews4.9
Kelly's Little Nipper
1701 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316Jeff the sandwich was awesome little more then I could eat and birthday girl was great ? I'll try to stop in Mondays for the special Thank you...
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- Superb126 Reviews4.7
American Restaurants
American in Des MoinesLucky Horse Beer & Burgers
2331 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311The staff was awesome about a group of 12 on a busy Friday night. Our waitress was super friendly about ordering every appetizer on the menu. The food was...
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- Superb97 Reviews4.8
Kelly's Little Nipper
1701 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316Jeff the sandwich was awesome little more then I could eat and birthday girl was great ? I'll try to stop in Mondays for the special Thank you...
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- Superb126 Reviews4.7
Pizza Restaurants
Pizza in Des Moines
Dough Co. Pizza
2330 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311This is my favorite pizza place. My my dad is a very picky I talian, and he also loves it. We are used to eating many of the south Des Moines pizza places, but...
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- Superb115 Reviews4.6
Fong's Pizza
223 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50309Fong's pizza is the best pizza place in Des Moines and here's why. You can't knock it til you've tried it. Their crab Rangoon pizza is...
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- Superb292 Reviews4.4
Mexican Restaurants
Mexican in Des MoinesEl Michoacano Taqueria
2922 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310Quick, and delicious. There are only two places in town that serve Mexican that I will actually say I enjoy every time. This is one of them, the kids also...
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- Superb130 Reviews4.8
El Aguila Real Mexican Restaurant
4351 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310Hands down best Mexican on the coast. Gourmet Mexican. I got the Canasta Cheese appetizer and the Chile Relleno with chicken for dinner. SO amazing! The sauce...
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- Superb214 Reviews4.6
Kung Fu Tap & Taco
210 Indianola Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315I have no idea how I have lived in Des Moines my entire adult life and not been to kung fu cabin taco. The bartenders are awesome, the tacos are so good, and...
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- Superb62 Reviews5
Chinese Restaurants
Chinese in Des MoinesShang Yuen
5717 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310I ordered chicken fried rice with fried pot stickers later in the evening for pickup. The food was ready when I arrived and the ladies working were very nice!...
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- Superb215 Reviews4.6
Sam's Fine Food & Egg Rolls
3300 SW 9th St UNIT 4, Des Moines, IA 50315This was a destination dinner on our way to Minnesota. We have gone there a few times and if you try it you will know why! The Egg Rolls are absolutely...
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- Superb208 Reviews4.6
Hy-Vee Chinese
3221 SE 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50320- Delivery
- Superb81 Reviews4.8
Fast Food Restaurants
Fast Food in Des Moines
Ted's Coney Island
3020 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312I'll always give 5 stars to the owner, staff and food!! However the customers that get in the drive thru are terribly rude with the drive thru and...
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- Superb170 Reviews4.3
Chick-fil-A
4040 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310Love the visits. Fast,good,hot food everytime.love love thwir fruit bowls.and salad. And peper.int shake. Sometime i wish their was a bigger size I shakes....
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- Superb165 Reviews4.3
Seafood Restaurants
Seafood in Des Moines
Proudfoot & Bird
1000 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309We visited Proudfoot for the first time and were completely pleased with our experience. The food was excellent and the service was outstanding. Our service...
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- Superb94 Reviews4.6
Splash Seafood Bar & Grill
303 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309My husband and I went to Splash for Valentine’s and had a very nice server and the food was amazing! Where we sat it was a bit too dark so it was hard to see...
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- Good310 Reviews4.2
Isla Del Pacifico Mexican Restaurant
1434 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50316My friend was craving seafood so we stopped in and got some shrimp empanadas. They were OK but tasted a little like grease. That might be because we got there...
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- Good111 Reviews4.1
Thai Restaurants
Thai in Des MoinesLucky Lotus
2721 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312Was really impressed. Great food, good service, good atmosphere, will be back to try more food!!! Seriously was so impressed by the food and service. Had my...
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- Superb132 Reviews4.8
Thai Flavors
1254 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316Sooooooooooo good! Amazing food, fantastic service, huge selection: Thai, Chinese, sushi. We have yet to try the sushi but everything that came out looked...
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- Superb199 Reviews4.5
Thai Flavors Ingersoll
2301 Ingersoll Ave #500, Des Moines, IA 50312Thai Flavors was busy on Valentine's Day, however our service was great as always. The place was packed but the food was great. The crab Rangoon were...
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- Good43 Reviews4.2
Italian Restaurants
Italian in Des MoinesNoah's Ark Restaurant
2400 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312We went a busy Sat. night in December and it was just as excellent as it was 29 years ago when we had dinner the evening we got married! The fried ravioli was...
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- Superb487 Reviews4.7
Steakhouses
Steakhouses in Des Moines
801 Chophouse
801 Grand Ave STE 200, Des Moines, IA 50309Service was incredible, the food from the appetizer, salad, entree and dessert were amazing. The price was well worth the service and meal. The only downside...
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- Superb211 Reviews4.5
Jesse's Embers
3301 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312The food was ok if you like bland flavors. My wife and youngest son both had steak, good portion, cooked perfectly, but not any seasonings. I had the ribs,...
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- Superb159 Reviews4.4
Iowa Beef Steakhouse
1201 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316Saturday March 5th, 2022, in the midst of a crazy Iowa storm system my family celebrated my parents 49th wedding anniversary as well my Aunt & Uncle...
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- Good195 Reviews4.2
Sandwich Shops
Sandwich Shops in Des Moines
Manhattan Deli
3705 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312Fantastic sandwich shop! Delicious offerings and a very expansive menu. The side dishes were really good, if you're in the Des Moines area, and want a...
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- Superb180 Reviews4.6
McAlister's Deli
5910 Douglas Ave #200, Des Moines, IA 50322My daughter and I just moved to Des Moines. I searched local places to eat near me and McAlister's Deli came up. Just down the street. First, we ordered...
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- Superb155 Reviews4.5
Jersey Mike's Subs
4117 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310We got there around two in the afternoon. It is our first time at a Jersey Mike's. The franchise manager or the ower, we don't know for sure...
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- Good122 Reviews4.1
Chicken Wings
Chicken Wings in Des Moines
Rico's at Drake
2314 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311I came here for the first time on my birthday and had an excellent time. The food was absolutely delicious and the service was impeccable. There was a small...
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- Superb54 Reviews4.4
Vietnamese Restaurants
Vietnamese in Des Moines
All Pho You
4120 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311I have to tell you. This place gets 20 ⭐️ from me. I went in it was late and busy. They were closed. I had no idea. My sister called and requested soup....
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- Superb73 Reviews4.5
Vietnam Cafe
3800 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310I frequent Phó 515 in DM but vietnam cafe is a very worthy competitor now. Price is very fair for the quality of Pho you get. Very quick service and delicious...
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- Superb118 Reviews4.4
Bar & Grill
Bar & Grill in Des MoinesAngry Goldfish Pub & Eatery
2301 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315My wife and I just went last night. We shared a small order of poutine (which was plenty for two), and it was delicious!!! We each ordered a specialty drink,...
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- Superb241 Reviews4.7
University Library Cafe
3506 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311I'd gone here a handful of times as a Drake student. Always enjoyed it. Have been going more frequently the last few weeks since moving into a place...
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- Superb162 Reviews4.6
El Bait Shop
200 SW 2nd St, Des Moines, IA 50309We always stop here when we are in Des Moines. Amazing selection of tap beers! They really know and love their beers here, there's no reason to go...
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- Superb270 Reviews4.5
Sports Bars
Sports Bars in Des Moines
The Station on Ingersoll
3124 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312Food was absolutely fabulous. Me and my wife will always be back for the fun and social atmosphere, great prices and solid service! Would recommend this place...
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- Superb122 Reviews4.6
The Walnut
1417 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309This spot has delicious, American, pub-style food and wonderful service. Everything is reasonably priced for the quality that you get. Could they use a little...
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- Superb133 Reviews4.4
Cheapseats Sports Bar
2301 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317Some of these people rating this bar must have mental issues. There nothing wrong with the establishment or the bartenders. They have a friendly atmosphere...
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- Superb77 Reviews4.5
Diners
Diners in Des Moines
Clyde's Fine Diner
111 E Grand Ave Suite 111, Des Moines, IA 50309We had a great experience here. Nice menu, quality food, solid drinks and good service. We enjoyed the menu and the atmosphere, was a great place for a dinner...
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- Superb110 Reviews4.6
Drake Diner
1111 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50311The food is always amazing, I got a very berry smoothie and the Belgian waffle with warm strawberries and whipped cream. It was amazing and the waffle was...
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- Superb248 Reviews4.3
LJ's Burgers & Ice Cream
3702 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313I've lived in Des Moines for 50 plus years, have driven past LJ's I imagine thousands of times since 1972 and had never eaten there until yesterday. ...
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- Good132 Reviews4.1