Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines

Mike P. • December 11, 2010Best beer selection in Iowa and best seafood tacos in town

Tony T. • September 7, 2014Perfect place for lunch to go or if you want to sit and stay a while. Grab some of the free focaccia bread & olive oil dip. My other favorites: the pesto chicken melt & potato pepperjack cheese soup

Liz • April 29, 2013Awesome pizza, great drinks and they play sweet music!!!! A must if you are in downtown Des Moines.

Margaux C. • December 28, 2014Busch Light and all the most delicious appetizers you could want!

Dean G. • April 24, 2018Great bar staff. Great menu. Don't miss this when in Des Moines. Ask Sam about his trek to Australia

Yev P. • January 7, 2015The bone-in filet mignon was fantastic (only place in Iowa that serves it). Order the brussels sprouts (add bacon)! Also the souffle takes 40 minutes, but is well worth the wait.

Kari L. • January 25, 2012Perhaps the tastiest scallop dish in the city! Try it.

Maddie M. • July 21, 2013Absolutely my new favorite place! Gorgonzola burger is delicious and has the portobello fries on top (which are so good). Pizza crust is thin & crisp. And check out the Bloody Mary bar on Sundays!

Alexandra V. • October 18, 2013Freshest fish in town! Try anything from the fresh from Hawaii section. Akebono roll is a must.

Nathan W. • May 3, 2018St. Kilda has become my new happy place in Des Moines. It's also my go-to location for coffee meetings. They make a great chai latte and the atmosphere is bright, cheery and airy. High recommend!

Nathan W. • June 11, 2019Minimalist vibe, youthful energy and great coffee. My go-to beverage here is the Gibraltar.

Kyle M. • November 27, 2013This is the best hidden gem downtown Des Moines! Don't miss it

Elisabeth L. • June 17, 2010The menu at Ritual is mostly vegetarian - with a lot of vegan options! - and entirely delicious, even to omnivores like me. Try their homemade hummus, or freshly-chopped salsa. Super yumbolicious.

Rachael R. • January 11, 2010Great place to sit with friends after work and drink hard cider!

Michael B. • August 7, 2016Good pizza; lots of tipping choices including vegan cheese and such. Next to two or three other cool restaurants that share a parking lot where the food place will validate. Yum and convenient :)

Josh C. • July 23, 2014Beer flight samples and das boot are to be enjoyed here! Prost!

Julie K. • February 25, 2021Pan-seared chicken with Parmesan cream sauce is to die for. Large portion- you can split it with someone. Also try the chocolate torte for dessert. Absolutely amazing!

Dean G. • April 24, 2018Friendly bar staff. Pleasant atmosphere. Prices better than most in downtown Des Moines.

Nathan W. • September 26, 2015Love the tacos at Malo! My personal favorites are the chorizo and chipotle shrimp. Comic book lovers: head next door to Capes Kafé after your meal.

Person • January 27, 2019Truly fantastic. Among the best dining in the DSM area. Ask for Monte, you will then have the most exquisite in central Iowa. :)

Clem C. • July 6, 2010My first stop in Des Moines! Pleasant people and next to the biblioteque.

Juan Pablo G. • June 10, 2019All the offers are delicious, there is a menu for everybody

Emmersone • October 7, 2019Amazing food and fantastic service. We will be back.

Keith K. • February 1Can't go wrong with the grilled salmon salad.

Estepha F. • October 3, 2017Get cozy by the gorgeous glass fireplace

Tony • September 30, 2016Solid sports bar located in the Court Ave. district. Great food and not a bad seat in the house for watching games.

Derek G. • August 17, 2018Upscale, southern cuisine in downtown DesMoines, Iowa. Great selection of whiskey, bourbons, rum, and craft beers.

Brett W. • March 11, 2018Coffee & Gelato were great! Great place to read, relax, and unwind. Friendly staff, easy to get to, free parking (under 2 hours)...5/5 for me!

Steve M. • July 9, 2011"Everything" breakfast burrito *MINUS* sour cream...yes including jalepenos & onions!