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CliveDes MoinesDowntown Des MoinesUrbandaleWest Des Moines

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13 restaurants available nearby

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1. Fresko

4.8

Exceptional(1187)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Farm-to-table • Des Moines

Booked 38 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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2. Mulberry Street Tavern

4.6

Exceptional(568)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Des Moines

Booked 17 times today

Mulberry Street Tavern brings a fresh yet nostalgic vibe to Downtown Des Moines. Once a hub for the city transit, it is now adorned with rich woods, leather, and a zinc bar that create a warm and timeless social destination. The open-hearth kitchen produces shareable worldly tavern fare, hearty entrees and, hands down, the best burger in Des Moines. Enjoy perfect classic cocktails, eclectic award-winning wines, and interesting regional and foreign beers on draught.

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3. Tupelo Honey - Des Moines

4.1

Excellent(665)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Southern • Des Moines

Booked 17 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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4. Bar Nico

4.6

Exceptional(82)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Des Moines

Booked 7 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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5. Park Street Kitchen

3.7

Very Good(74)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Des Moines

Park Street Kitchen & Bar, located in Hilton Des Moines Downtown is an all day dining concept featuring local ingredients and products, simply prepared and professionally served. The soul of this restaurant is anchored in the abundance of regional foods produced and raised locally. The menu features wholesome and hearty fare, using tried and true recipes and methods. Dine indoors or al fresco on our outdoor patio complete with string lights and a fireplace.

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6. Louie's Wine Dive - Des Moines

4.4

Awesome(855)

$$$$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!

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7. Eatery A

4.8

Exceptional(542)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Des Moines

Booked 20 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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8. HoQ

4.6

Exceptional(352)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Downtown Des Moines

Booked 3 times today

Welcome to Hoq Restaurant! Experience delicious, sustainable farm-to-table dining in the historic East Village of Des Moines.

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9. Parlor

4.5

Awesome(28)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizza Bar • Des Moines

Booked 1 time 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. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Clive, IA

4.7

Exceptional(1197)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Clive

Booked 98 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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amy
Iowa •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Always amazing. I had the roared chicken enchiladas. Rich flavors. Fresh tasting. Service was outstanding.
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Bar NicoPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Des Moines
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4.6
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Tiesha
Minneapolis - St. Paul •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Delicious 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!
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Mulberry Street TavernPrice: Expensive• American• Des Moines
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4.6
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BrookeVIP
Iowa •47 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
My 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.
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FreskoPrice: Moderate• Farm-to-table• Des Moines
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4.8
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Chris
Iowa •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 15, 2024
Samantha was an amazing server! Our food was delicious, but she just made our night with her smile & sweetness!
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Park Street KitchenPrice: Moderate• Unspecified• Des Moines
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3.7
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Shelley
Nebraska •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 1, 2024
Great 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!
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Tupelo Honey - Des MoinesPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Southern• Des Moines
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4.1

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