Downtown Des Moines Restaurants
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- TTieshaMinneapolis - St. Paul •4 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoDelicious food, excellent service and staff, and a beautiful atmosphere. My only wish is that there were more dessert options with less nut ingredients (for those who can’t have them; this made the dessert menu very limited). But the appetizers, dinner, drinks, environment, and superb customer service still made the dining experience 5 stars!More infoMulberry Street TavernPrice: Expensive• American• Des Moines•4.6
- JJulieIowa •2 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoFood was excellent. Appreciated that we were offered smaller portions (at a reduced price). Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Made every effort to assure us a pleasant dining experience. Definitely recommend for a special night out.More info801 Chophouse – Des MoinesPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown Des Moines•4.8
- DDaleIowa •23 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoWe enjoyed the upscale ambience of the new stuffed olive. The food is as good as ever and the service excellent. It’s quiet so you can talk without any difficulty. I like all the different seating choices. More infoThe Stuffed Olive - Des MoinesPrice: Moderate• American• Des Moines•4.8
- BBrookeVIPIowa •47 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoMy only disappointment tonight was that I had asked through OpenTable specifically that we be located as close to the front door as possible since my dinner companion had difficulty walking with a cane. So instead, we were seated on the opposite end of the restaurant other than that it was absolutely the great food I have experienced before, and the service second to none.More infoFreskoPrice: Moderate• Farm-to-table• Des Moines•4.8
- SShelleyNebraska •7 reviews5.0Dined on Dec 1, 2024Great food and excellent service! That harvest bowl is amazing and my husband thought the dill pickle chips we ordered for an appetizer were the best he's ever had!More infoTupelo Honey - Des MoinesPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Southern• Des Moines•4.1
Discover Downtown Des Moines
Des Moines, nestled deep in the heartland of Iowa, is a surprisingly great place to find new American cuisine. Native-born Iowans and recent immigrants have combined their cultures to create fusion flavors like Polynesian pizza and Asian tacos from the highest quality ingredients. Downtown Des Moines has steakhouses that have high-quality Midwestern beef sitting right next to some of the heartland's best produce. Whether you prefer modern takes on pizza, seafood or pub food, head down East Court Avenue or Locust Street to try some incredible restaurants. Along the river, you can find bars and brewpubs for spending a casual night out.
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- Simpson Softball Field
- Willow Creek Totlot
- Moats Park
- Early Des Moines River Crossings Historical Marker
- The Mormon Trail Historical Marker
- East River Front Park
- Site of Old Fort Des Moines Historical Marker
- Civic Center of Greater Des Moines
- Cow And Calf Sculpture
- Mccord Park
- Buxton Park Arboretum
- Otter Creek County Park
- Science Center of Iowa
- Sesquicentennial Park
- Melcher Dallas Museum of Military History
- South Town Park
- Belinda Toy And Antique Museum
- President Richard Nixons Iowa Ancestor Historical Marker
- Mcbride Field
- Sayers Park