Restaurants near Ramada Tropics Resort / Conference Center Des Moines

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38 restaurants available nearby

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1. Eatery A

4.8

Exceptional(551)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Des Moines

Booked 29 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.

2. Roots95

4.7

Exceptional(46)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Johnston

Booked 4 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. Full bar with handcrafted signature drinks.

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3. Destination Grille

4.8

Exceptional(397)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Grimes

Booked 17 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!

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4. Louie's Wine Dive - Des Moines

4.6

Exceptional(857)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Des Moines

Booked 11 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!

5. Parlor

4.5

Awesome(31)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizza Bar • Des Moines

Booked 4 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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6. Range Restaurant + Cocktail Bar

3.9

Excellent(307)

$$$$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. Famous Dave's - West Des Moines

4.1

Excellent(10)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • West Des Moines

Famous Dave's is in West Des Moines, and has a reputation for its award-winning BBQ. It is also popular because of the quality of the ingredients with almost all dishes being made from scratch. Though the menu at Famous Dave's in West Des Moines does emphasize the tasty BBQ options, it is not limited just to the famous ribs. There are chicken and pork selections in addition to alternatives like soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches, appetizers and an array of build your own feasts and combo plates. Kids enjoy a menu of their own and the homemade dessert selections are also one of the reasons for the ongoing success of Famous Dave's in West Des Moines.

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8. Red Lobster - West Des Moines

4.1

Excellent(54)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • West Des Moines

Booked 8 times 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. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Clive, IA

4.8

Exceptional(1272)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Clive

Booked 66 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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10. The Stuffed Olive - Des Moines

4.7

Exceptional(814)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Des Moines

Booked 44 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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Dona
Iowa •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
This was our first visit to Roots95 and it was an awesome experience. Our server was professional and welcoming. The food and drinks were delicious. We are looking forward to our next visit!
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Roots95Price: Moderate• American• Johnston
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4.7
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Denise
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We all enjoyed our food. Maybe could have been a little hotter.
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Destination GrillePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Grimes
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4.8
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Dorset •1 review
4.0
Dined on Mar 4, 2025
Great service. Very attentive staff. But 2 pizzas with a drink each was still over $50 even on happy hour.
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Eatery APrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Des Moines
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4.8
A
Andy
Iowa •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 15, 2025
Parlor is the best pizza restaurant in Des Moines and maybe the best restaurant overall. The Detroit-Style pizza is amazing. Their cheeseburger and truffle fries are also 10/10. The best pizza on the menu is Sweet Jane: white sauce, mozzarella, gruyere, ricotta, spiced honey, and almonds. Great selection of beer on tap. Great atmosphere. Our server was incredibly attentive, making eye contact with me right away every time I wanted anything. We will be back many times.
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ParlorPrice: Moderate• Pizza Bar• Des Moines
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4.5
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Angela
Iowa •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 14, 2025
Our server/head bartender was exceptionally kind and attentive. The food was delicious, the atmosphere friendly. Chuck made our night special, though. Thanks, Chuck!
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Louie's Wine Dive - Des MoinesPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Des Moines
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4.6

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