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1. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Clive, IA

4.8

Exceptional(1223)

Price: Moderate

• American • Clive

Booked 58 times today

Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.

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2. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - West Des Moines

4.5

Awesome(1856)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • West Des Moines

Booked 21 times today

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is an American Restaurant and Steakhouse serving authentic wood-fired steaks, seafood, specialty cocktails and select wines. Join us for Happy Hour at the FIREBAR® or on the patio for drink specials and bar bites. We offer top-notch service and upscale dining at a modest price. Reserve Your Table with us today.

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3. Fleming's Steakhouse - Des Moines

4.8

Exceptional(911)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • West Des Moines

Booked 26 times today

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar is an outstanding choice to enjoy an exceptional Prime steak, glass of wine, or handcrafted cocktail. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, hosting a business dinner, or simply wanting to enjoy an excellent culinary experience - we will create a safe and memorable evening for you. If you prefer to enjoy your fine dining experience at home, you can order and pay for lunch or dinner online and then pick up curbside or select from one of our delivery partners.

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4. Aura Restaurant & Lounge

4.6

Exceptional(221)

Price: Expensive

• American • Urbandale

Booked 16 times today

Lively & flavorful tapas along with vibrant cocktails offer a unique shared experience that challenges the traditional. At Aura, it's good vibes only! Our invigorating environment is the perfect place to gather friends & family.

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5. Bar Louie - Jordan Creek

4.2

Awesome(5)

Price: Moderate

• American • West Des Moines

Booked 2 times today

At Bar Louie, we're passionate about delivering flavor packed experiences. Defined by our award-winning handcrafted martinis and cocktails, our lunch, dinner and happy hours elevate the top-shelf bar experience. In a vibrant atmosphere energized by our local community, we serve all guests looking to create unforgettable moments - making us the go-to-spot for all occasions, from a spontaneous happy hour hangout to a celebratory spot for milestone events.

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6. Range Restaurant + Cocktail Bar

4.5

Awesome(302)

Price: Moderate

• American • Urbandale

Booked 3 times today

Range Restaurant and Cocktail Bar is casual fine dining establishment that combines prime proteins with signature cocktails, perfectly matched with each other. Our menu is crafted with locally sourced ingredients, the unique background of two talented chefs, and served by a talented team of servers and bartenders working to make your dining experience a Range experience.You can enjoy any part of our facility individually or come and enjoy all aspects of Range with friends, family, co-workers, and teammates. You can dine in our restaurant, cocktail lounge, or our indoor golf simulators. We invite you to stop in and see what Range is all about!

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7. Bravo Italian Kitchen - Jordan Creek

4.2

Awesome(851)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • West Des Moines

Booked 1 time today

Bravo Jordan Creek is an upscale-casual Italian restaurant in West Des Moines, perfect for those seeking authentic pasta, wood-fired pizza, and signature entrées. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails and wine in our inviting, family-friendly atmosphere, surrounded by stunning Roman-ruin décor. Planning a holiday party or Thanksgiving celebration? We offer catering services and easy reservations to make your event special. Whether dining in or ordering online, Bravo Jordan Creek is the place to eat in West Des Moines, IA for great Italian cuisine. Visit us today-reserve your table or order online!

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8. Red Lobster - West Des Moines

4.1

Excellent(52)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • West Des Moines

Booked 1 time today

Red Lobster welcomes you by offering PRIORITY SEATING to reduce your wait time in the restaurant, so you can spend more time doing the things you love. Or, come enjoy a drink at our bar and a Tasting Plate while you wait. Red Lobster is the world's largest and most loved seafood restaurant company, offering high quality, freshly-prepared seafood, sourced in a way that is traceable, sustainable and responsible. We offer lunch and dinner daily, featuring classics like our Ultimate Feast®, Garlic Shrimp Scampi and Parrot Isle Jumbo Coconut Shrimp, and feature limited time flavors and preparations during events like Lobsterfest®, Crabfest® and Endless Shrimp®. And, who can resist our famous warm and cheesy Cheddar Bay Biscuits®? To learn more visit www.redlobster.com

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9. P.F. Chang's - West Des Moines

3.9

Excellent(72)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • West Des Moines

We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.

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10. Dave & Buster's - Des Moines

3.5

Very Good(115)

Price: Moderate

• American • West Des Moines

Booked 7 times today

Each Dave & Buster's has more state-of-the-art games than ever, more mouth-watering menu items and the most innovative drinks anywhere. From wings to steaks, we've got whatever suits your appetite and our premium bar assures we're stocked to satisfy! Plus, you can watch your game on one of our massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound.

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Christian
Iowa •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great food, wine, and staff! The staff is knowledgeable and food absolutely delicious! I would recommend for any date night, but definitely a place to go when you have a special occasion (and make sure to let them know when you make your reservation).
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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Clive, IAPrice: Moderate• American• Clive
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4.8
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Lynn
Iowa •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We had a wonderful social hour meal at Flemings in West Des Moines, Iowa. From starting with our high top table in the bar, the service was excellent, our food was cooked perfectly and was delicious. Our experience eating at Fleming Steakhouse was again once everything we have come to expect from a first rate restaurant. We’ll definitely be back.
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Fleming's Steakhouse - Des MoinesPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• West Des Moines
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4.8
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Erik
Iowa •29 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
Food and atmosphere are always very good here! Nice place to go for New Years Day.
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Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - West Des MoinesPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• West Des Moines
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4.5
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Kyle
Indiana •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 28, 2024
Great staff, food was chic and very modern interior. Will return!
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Aura Restaurant & LoungePrice: Expensive• American• Urbandale
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4.6
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John
Iowa •22 reviews
4.0
Dined on Dec 26, 2024
Not fair to rate them on Christmas Day. Food was good but they were a little overwhelmed with the customer to staff ratio. Will definitely go back and try them under normal conditions.
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Bar Louie - Jordan CreekPrice: Moderate• American• West Des Moines
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4.2

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1. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Clive, IA

2. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - West Des Moines

3. Fleming's Steakhouse - Des Moines

4. Aura Restaurant & Lounge

5. Bar Louie - Jordan Creek

6. Range Restaurant + Cocktail Bar

7. Bravo Italian Kitchen - Jordan Creek

8. Red Lobster - West Des Moines

9. P.F. Chang's - West Des Moines

10. Dave & Buster's - Des Moines

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