Best Seasonal Restaurants in Johnston

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1. Destination Grille

4.7

Exceptional(371)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Grimes

Booked 7 times today

Welcome to Destination Grille. A contemporary, upscale yet casual restaurant that reminds us of travels and destinations around the globe. We are an experience like non-other! Please join us Monday through Saturday from 11am-9pm and Sundays 11am-8pm. Don't forget to join us for a night cap Fridays and Saturdays, our bars remain open until 11pm on both levels! We have a lot of options with a fabulous ambience on each level, but it can be overwhelming your first time, please call if you have any questions!

2. Alba Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(404)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Des Moines

Booked 8 times today

Alba offers a creative culinary twist on traditional American cuisine. Dishes are prepared using fresh seasonal ingredients, the finest cuts of meat, and the freshest fruits, vegetables and herbs. Our menu changes often, we invited you to join us to discover a new favorite.

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

4.7

Exceptional(1173)

Price: Moderate

• American • Clive

Booked 79 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.

4. Fresko

4.8

Exceptional(1179)

Price: Moderate

• Farm-to-table • Des Moines

Booked 23 times today

“Fresko” meaning “fresh” inspires our creation of seasonal menus made from locally sourced ingredients. Fresko makes natural food from the bounty of Iowa farms whenever possible. The culinary team prepares product from start to finish applying natural time honored techniques with care at every step. This enriches the flavorful and nutritious product we serve and benefits our community. Fresko believes we are what we eat and eating well means living well.Fresko features a splendid assortment of original cocktails with a deep spirits menu and a beer program with sixteen beers on tap in addition to bottles and cans. Fresko's wine menu focuses on quality selections at a great value to our guests.

5. Bar Nico

4.7

Exceptional(79)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Des Moines

Booked 6 times today

Our restaurant's mantra is "Sin Maiz, No Hay Pais" meaning "without corn there is no country" as such, our tortillas are hand ground in house from heirloom organic Mexican corn varietals - made daily & cooked to order. As a result of our corn obsession, we have no flour in house & are a completely gluten-free kitchen.

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6. Ruth's Chris Steak House - West Des Moines

4.5

Awesome(832)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • West Des Moines

Booked 39 times today

Ruth's Chris Steak House is a premier dining establishment renowned for its specialty in serving USDA Prime steaks. Each steak is expertly prepared and served sizzling on a 500-degree plate, ensuring a delicious and unforgettable dining experience. Located in West Des Moines, Ruth's Chris Steak House has been recognized as the 2024 OpenTable Diner's Choice Winner and 2024 Wine Spectator's award recipient, a testament to its commitment to exceptional quality and service. Whether you're a steak aficionado or simply looking for a remarkable dining experience, we invite you to join us and indulge in our award-winning cuisine.

7. Proudfoot & Bird

4.7

Exceptional(678)

Price: Very Expensive

• Global, International • Des Moines

Booked 7 times today

Fine Dining in every aspect. Proudfoot & Bird, named after the original Hotel Fort Des Moines architects, pays homage to the glamorous days of years past with every detail. Adorned with stunning marble tables, intricate gold ceiling inlay, plush soft seating, and grand circular bar we have recreated a time that was filled with elegance, extravagance, and indulgence. Housed in the historic Hotel Fort Des Moines, we have taken every step possible to protect a valued piece of Des Moines’ cherished history. Two semi-private areas available, seating eight and ten guests respectfully.

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8. The Stuffed Olive - Des Moines

4.7

Exceptional(774)

Price: Moderate

• American • Des Moines

Booked 42 times today

The Stuffed Olive is about the entire “Martini & Tapas Experience.” From your favorite classics to new and exciting blends you’ve never seen before, you’re sure to find a cocktail to love on our vast martini menu. Add a warm, comfortable atmosphere, great wines, beers and top-shelf spirits, and The Stuffed Olive will become your favorite place to start, end or spend your entire evening. Our tapas menu offers appetizer-sized portions of globally influenced entrees, for a sampling and sharing dining experience. Pair tasty tapas with your favorite martini for happy hour, dinner or a late-night snack. We welcome you to sit back, relax, enjoy great food, good conversation and your favorite martini. Welcome to the Stuffed Olive!

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9. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - West Des Moines

4.5

Awesome(1836)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • West Des Moines

Booked 16 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.

10. Eatery A

4.7

Exceptional(537)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Des Moines

Booked 24 times today

Eatery A is Des Moines's destination for Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. Perfecting simple dishes that focus on local, quality ingredients, we strive to offer our guests exotic flavor profiles that let the ingredients take center stage.

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Tom
Iowa •1 review
5.0
Dined today
Excellent meal and service. Thank you for making this birthday date night with my wife perfect
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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Clive, IAPrice: Moderate• American• Clive
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4.7
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Monica
Iowa •4 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Wonderful experience! Great service from the bartender Sam all the way to the manager Lily. Great food…. Will definitely be going back!!
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Destination GrillePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Grimes
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4.7
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connievip
Asheville / Western North Carolina •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We had a lovely brunch today after a long flight into town. The food was delicious, served very quickly and wonderfully presented. Our server was friendly and engaging. We were even able to sit in a booth to watch Hawkeye football. Highly recommend for people who are looking for healthy, delicious, gluten free options.
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FreskoPrice: Moderate• Farm-to-table• Des Moines
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4.8
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Erin
Greater Boston •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Alba consistently delivers a high quality dining experience. Des Moines best restaurant in my book. Really excellent food! The only thing I don’t love is all the hard surfaces makes it loud when it’s busy.
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Alba RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Des Moines
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4.8
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steve
San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 16, 2024
Food and cocktails (which are never cloyingly over-sweet as is common in DSM) are consistently well-balanced and excellent in every respect. My lovely dining companion, an amazing cook in her own right, loves it here, and trust me, that is a very high bar. Only demerit in my opinion is the loud Manhattan-esque techno music that makes it hard to hear people. The younger and less curmudgeonly might love that , though. We will go back.
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Bar NicoPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Des Moines
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4.7

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17 restaurants available nearby

1. Destination Grille

2. Alba Restaurant

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

4. Fresko

5. Bar Nico

6. Ruth's Chris Steak House - West Des Moines

7. Proudfoot & Bird

8. The Stuffed Olive - Des Moines

9. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - West Des Moines

10. Eatery A

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