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1. Eatery A
4.7
Exceptional(536)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Des Moines
Booked 40 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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2. Fresko
4.8
Exceptional(1176)
Price: Moderate
• Farm-to-table • Des Moines
Booked 32 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.
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3. 801 Chophouse – Des Moines
4.8
Exceptional(3166)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown Des Moines
Booked 22 times today
Located in the heart of downtown Des Moines, enjoy beautiful views and excellent customer service at 801 Chophouse. We value our guests and want to give you the best dining experience possible. Our restaurant has only prime USDA steaks, paired with innovative side dishes and an award-winning wine selection from around the world to create an upscale dining experience you won't find anywhere else in Iowa. 801 Chophouse is the premier steakhouse in Des Moines and even offers private dining room options. Book a reservation online or via phone today.
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4. Cooper's On 5th
4.9
Exceptional(131)
Price: Moderate
• American • West Des Moines
Booked 20 times today
Cooper’s on 5th is a great place for Lunch & Dinner. We have had the pleasure of being West Des Moines’ first Craft Cocktail Bar. Join us for our amazing food menu & award-winning cocktail program. Classic & Reimagined Americana comfort food paired with one of Des Moines’ original & highly awarded craft cocktail programs. Great beer, wine, and martinis.
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5. Louie's Wine Dive - Des Moines
4.5
Awesome(852)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Des Moines
Booked 12 times today
Louie’s Wine Dive serves lunch, happy hour and dinner daily and brunch on weekends. Award-winning food is created from local ingredients under the eye of formally trained chefs. Louie’s wine list and featured wineboard offer hard to find, quality focused selections. Louie’s offers a craft cocktail and local beer menu. Louie’s Wine Dive features a warm, casually elegant atmosphere. It's the place for food and wine lovers to be social!
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6. Proudfoot & Bird
4.7
Exceptional(675)
Price: Very Expensive
• Global, International • Des Moines
Booked 18 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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7. Roots95
new
4.7
Exceptional(31)
Price: Moderate
• American • Johnston
Booked 14 times today
Welcome to ROOTS 95 Craft Kitchen and bar! Mora is taking the "Craft" part of the name very seriously. As it suggests, craft food emphasizes handcrafted, chef-driven food (versus cookie-cutter menus you see everywhere), made from fresh, thoughtfully sourced ingredients, often with globally inspired flavors.In addition to the entrees, you will find globally inspired pastas, handhelds, small plates & flatbreads.
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8. In Confidence Speakeasy
4.6
Exceptional(19)
Price: Moderate
• Speakeasy • Des Moines
Booked 18 times today
For Large reservations or other inquiries please call 515-528-7733 x 4627 f=SPEAKEASY BAR IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN DES MOINESHotel Fort Des Moines brings the Prohibition-era feel to downtown Des Moines - In Confidence. Enjoy our hidden secret with a curated wine collection and crafted cocktails.Enjoy your downtime in a unique casual setting deserving of the Great Gatsby himself!
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9. Parlor
4.5
Awesome(27)
Price: Moderate
• Pizza Bar • Des Moines
Booked 6 times today
At Parlor we've created relaxed, social surroundings with family booths, shuffleboard, patio seating, full bar and sports on tv. Reconnect with the simple joy of a cold drink and a hot slice of pizza, or sausages and slaw. Everything is curated for you to enjoy yourself, so what are you waiting for?
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10. Tupelo Honey - Des Moines
4.0
Excellent(664)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Southern • Des Moines
Booked 21 times today
Tupelo Honey is a revival of Southern food and traditions rooted in the Carolina Mountains we call home. We craft brunches, lunches and suppers that bring family and friends around the table and allow for conversations and cocktails to linger longer than usual. Please arrive on time with all members in your party present. We will cancel reservations 15 minutes after the scheduled time. The combining of separate reservations will not be honored. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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  • Natalie
    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We came in from Omaha to celebrate my partner’s birthday and had a very relaxing and tasty time. I got the dragon noodles and they were delicious, hearty and filling. Our server was friendly, attentive and informative about vegan items, and he treated my partner to a birthday dessert! Thank you!
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    FreskoPrice: Moderate• Farm-to-table• Des Moines
    •
    4.8
  • Tracy
    Iowa •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Luckily we had a reservation, it was very busy. I had the duck breast and it was delicious. Loved the blend of flavors. I also tried the drink Spirit Cleanser. Loved it! I could drink about 10 of those!
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    Eatery APrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Des Moines
    •
    4.7
  • Ursula
    Iowa •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 13, 2024
    Service was great. Food was delicious. We had a fantastic experience.
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    Cooper's On 5thPrice: Moderate• American• West Des Moines
    •
    4.9
  • Sadie
    Las Vegas •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 12, 2024
    My fiancé and I were out tonight to celebrate our engagement and exactly 11 months until our wedding day. Every single staff member was excellent and our waiter, CJ, really went above and beyond to help us celebrate. Not only that but we had the best drinks, appetizers, steaks, and soufflé that you can get in the Midwest. We were amazed by everything and can easily say that the experience was worth every penny.
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    801 Chophouse – Des MoinesPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown Des Moines
    •
    4.8
  • James
    Iowa •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 10, 2024
    My wife and I celebrated our 20th Anniversary while dining in. The hotel is beautifully restored revealing its historic charm and that is carried out throughout the restaurant area. Our waitress was fabulous and she really did a great job in making us feel special on our date with added touches to the dessert plate and even providing an unexpected discount. It was much more than we would ever spend on a night out together, but due to the occasion, it was well worth it!
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    Proudfoot & BirdPrice: Very Expensive• Global, International• Des Moines
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    4.7

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