This is where my husband and I go when we get a rare date night. The owner is the chef and the food is amazing, kind of an Italian/Creole miix. The Shrimp Creole is my favorite dish with just the right amount of heat and served over rice that will melt in your mouth! They usually feature live music on... more

Great food. Been there several times before. New waitress is great. Friendly and very accommodating without being invasive. Nice wine selection and the sangria is some of the best. Only negative is not always open when it is supposed to be. Definitely a place I will revisit because the food is unique to the Des Moines area and definitely worth... more

Great restaurant. Very unique vibe -- true New Orleans ambiance. The food is the standout though with a smaller menu of perfected dishes at slightly less than usual prices more

We came across this little restaurant on accident and couldn't believe how pleased we were! The food is not at all like anything around--and the portions are huge! The service was fun and personal, but not overbearing. To top off the service and food, they have a Bellini on the drink menu--I've yet to see that anywhere in Des Moines! more

Simo's is a small restaurant with a warm, welcoming environment. Although we only ordered the smoked salmon and scallop appetizers, the food was amazing. The portions were perfect, and the quality was top notch. This is a wonderful restaurant to go on a first date or a romantic but quaint night out. This is not a fast paced, corporate restaurant,... more