Des Moines Restaurants

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Restaurants in Des Moines

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Eatery/A
297
American, Pizza, International, Mediterranean££ - £££
801 Chophouse
303
American, Steakhouse££££
Splash
288
American, Seafood££££
The Stuffed Olive
63
American, Bar££ - £££
Hoq
97
American££ - £££
Louie's Wine Dive
131
American, Wine Bar££ - £££
Fresko
22
American££ - £££
Fine Dining
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801 Chophouse
303
American, Steakhouse££££
Splash
288
American, Seafood££££
Proof
131
French, American, Spanish££££
Aposto
30
Italian££££
Local eats
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Smokey D's BBQ
796
American, Barbecue££ - £££
Skip's
412
American££ - £££
Flying Mango
355
American, Cajun & Creole, Barbecue££ - £££
Simon's J Benjamin's
166
American££ - £££
Johnny's Italian Steakhouse
616
Italian, American, Steakhouse££ - £££
Iowa Taproom
242
American, Bar, Pub££ - £££
801 Chophouse
303
American, Steakhouse££££
The Cheese Shop
185
American££ - £££
Centro Restaurant
1,006
Italian, American££ - £££
Exile Brewing Company
347
American, Bar, Pub££ - £££
Budget-friendly bites
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La Mie Bakery
439
French, American, Cafe, Soups££ - £££
Flying Mango
355
American, Cajun & Creole, Barbecue££ - £££
Skip's
412
American££ - £££
Centro Restaurant
1,006
Italian, American££ - £££
Fong's Pizza
822
Pizza, Asian££ - £££
Smokey D's BBQ
796
American, Barbecue££ - £££
Johnny's Italian Steakhouse
616
Italian, American, Steakhouse££ - £££
Iowa Taproom
242
American, Bar, Pub££ - £££
Simon's J Benjamin's
166
American££ - £££
Cheap eats
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El Bait Shop
303
American, Bar, Pub£
High Life Lounge
155
American, Bar, Pub£
Waveland Cafe
125
American, Cafe, Diner£
A Dong Restaurant
116
Asian, Vietnamese£
Tasty Tacos
220
Mexican, Southwestern, Fast food£
Ritual Cafe
61
American, Cafe£
Smokey Row Coffee Co.
85
American, Cafe£
Bars & pubs
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Iowa Taproom
242
American, Bar, Pub££ - £££
APPLEBEE'S
26
American, Bar, Pub££ - £££
Rock River Grill & Tavern
35
American, Pub££ - £££
Bellhop
1
Bar, Pub
Zora Rooftop
2
American, Bar, Pizza, Pub
Delivery Available
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Centro Restaurant
1,006
Italian, American££ - £££
Buzzard Billy's
321
American, Cajun & Creole, Bar££ - £££
Bubba
244
American££ - £££
Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Co.
341
American, Brew Pub, Bar, Fusion££ - £££
Royal Mile
202
Bar, British, Pub££ - £££
Hessen Haus
287
German, Bar, European, Pub££ - £££
Malo
237
Mexican, Southwestern, Latin, Spanish££ - £££
Outdoor Seating Available
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La Mie Bakery
439
French, American, Cafe, Soups££ - £££
Centro Restaurant
1,006
Italian, American££ - £££
Buzzard Billy's
321
American, Cajun & Creole, Bar££ - £££
Exile Brewing Company
347
American, Bar, Pub££ - £££
El Bait Shop
303
American, Bar, Pub£
Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Co.
341
American, Brew Pub, Bar, Fusion££ - £££
Eatery/A
297
American, Pizza, International, Mediterranean££ - £££
Hessen Haus
287
German, Bar, European, Pub££ - £££
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American, Cajun & Creole££ - £££Menu
Amid rustic decor, diners savor dishes like smoked chicken dip, pork tenderloin, and collard greens. Highlights include jalapeño glaze and mango salad. Desserts like bread pudding round out the menu.
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Italian, American££ - £££
Offering Italian fare, the menu includes spicy sausage penne and creamy lemon chicken alongside a selection of salads and bread with oil. Diners enjoy a comfortable ambience and specials on select nights.
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Pizza, Asian££ - £££Menu
Half tiki, half Asian-inspired setting, this spot serves up unique pizzas like Crab Rangoon, alongside dragon wings and raspberry cheesecake egg rolls.
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Italian, American££ - £££Menu
Upscale and tranquil dining spot known for its selection of beef cuts and a varied wine list. The menu features seafood highlights like scallops and a praised focaccia bread.
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Bars & Pubs, American££ - £££Menu
Expansive Iowa craft beer selection complements hearty bar fare like pork tenderloin, fish tacos, and cheesesteak egg rolls in a clean, convivial setting.
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American, Bar££ - £££
Zombie-themed eatery with a diverse burger menu, including options like the Elvis burger and unique milkshake flavors. Outdoor seating available for an enjoyable dining atmosphere.
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Italian, American££££Menu
6.9 mi
Altoona
Famed for its steak and Italian cuisine, this eatery features a menu that includes favorites like the filet trio and bone-in ribeye, complemented by garlic mashed potatoes. Enjoy a cozy booth setting ideal for conversations.
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French-inspired fare graces the menu, featuring seafood, steak, and classic dishes like coq au vin. Patrons enjoy a warm ambiance and a selection of dishes for varied tastes.
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American££ - £££Menu
8.3 mi
Urbandale
Generous portions of American classics, including pork dishes and fried chicken, complemented by a selection of rolls and unique bread options.
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American, Cajun & Creole££ - £££Menu
Embracing a Cajun theme, this establishment features a menu rich in Creole flavors, with dishes like jambalaya and shrimp po boy. Guests can enjoy deck seating with scenic views.
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Italian££ - £££Menu
9.2 mi
West Des Moines
Popular lunch destination featuring a range of bruschetta options and a select menu including filet mignon and French Onion soup, complemented by a welcoming patio setting.
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American££ - £££
Southern kitchen presenting a variety of fried favorites, including notable fried chicken and waffles, alongside a selection of mixed drinks in a welcoming space suitable for special occasions.
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American, Bar££ - £££
Known for its selection of beers and fresh-made burgers and sandwiches, the highlight includes a black and blue burger and truffle fries, complemented by a traditional, welcoming atmosphere.
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American, Pizza££ - £££
Expect a return-worthy dining experience featuring pizzas and fresh salads, like the acclaimed kale salad and beef kofta pizza. The brunch selections, including avocado toast, are a highlight in an inviting space.
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American, Seafood££ - £££Menu
8.3 mi
Ankeny
Serving an array of seafood options, this establishment is noted for its fresh haddock, walleye, and opilio crab. Sea bass and coconut shrimp are among the highlighted dishes.
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American, Seafood££ - £££Menu
6.6 mi
West Des Moines
For those appreciating seafood variety, this establishment features a selection of fresh fish, oyster and sushi bars, and a market for fresh buys. Notable dishes include sweet potato fries and smoked salmon spread.
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German, Bar££ - £££
Serving a variety of German beers and dishes like Black Forest Schnitzel and soft pretzels with beer cheese in a quaint beer hall setting. Mixed feelings on some sides.
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American, Bar££ - £££Menu
6.3 mi
West Des Moines
Sports bar atmosphere meets hearty BBQ fare, with a focus on affordable, meat-centric platters complemented by a selection of sides. Highlights include jalapeno sausage and a variety of sauces.
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