Best Seasonal Restaurants in Des Moines

Family in from Idaho don’t have many seafood options so when they come to visit, they always want to eat at Duke’s. Steamer Clams were delicious and our server kept the sourdough bread coming to soak up the broth. Seafood chowder was a first time trying (usually have the clam chowder) but this is loaded with seafood (including more clams) in a savory red broth. Stuffed Halibut and Blackened Salmon Salads were well seasoned and since we ate every bite, we didn’t have dessert.

The food is always amazing and the service is great last night only complaint is the wait time to be seated and getting the food even had a reservation! We were there for over 2 hours and it was my Birthday dinner! It was busy being Valentine’s Day and I understand overall food was outstanding as always!

My wife and I went here for Valentine's Day and it couldn't have been a better experience. We ordered a sort of Valentine's Day sampler. The steak was cooked to perfection and it came with a good assortment of other proteins and tasty veggies. The service was very attentive and friendly, but not over the top or annoying. It looks like this place might have a negative rating from grumpy travelers, but we'll definitely be back.

Excellent dining experience. Marco was a great server. The pork chop was delicious as was the Waygu burger. I would highly recommend the Copperleaf restaurant.

Food and view were great. Drinks and food were out quickly. Been a long while since we had been there. Memories of times being there came back and everything about the place was the same just a little more expensive but worth every penny.