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A photo of The Stuffed Olive - Des Moines restaurant
1. The Stuffed Olive - Des Moines
4.8
Exceptional(779)
Price: Moderate
• American • Des Moines
Booked 30 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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2. Alba Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(407)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Des Moines
Booked 14 times today
Alba offers a creative culinary twist on traditional American cuisine. Dishes are prepared using fresh seasonal ingredients, the finest cuts of meat, and the freshest fruits, vegetables and herbs. Our menu changes often, we invited you to join us to discover a new favorite.
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3. 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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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. 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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6. Proudfoot & Bird
4.7
Exceptional(689)
Price: Very Expensive
• Global, International • Des Moines
Booked 15 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. 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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8. 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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9. 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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10. Baratta's
4.5
Awesome(134)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Des Moines
Baratta’s has been a Des Moines staple for over 50 years and is always welcoming new guests to the table. With multiple locations now open, catering available, and take-out options, there are several ways to enjoy our menu. From celebrating anniversaries and birthdays to fueling kids up before football games and dances, Baratta’s is a tradition that keeps getting better.

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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
  • 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
  • Dale
    Iowa •23 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    We 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. 
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    The Stuffed Olive - Des MoinesPrice: Moderate• American• Des Moines
    •
    4.8
  • 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
  • Jake
    Phoenix / Arizona •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 14, 2024
    Sam and the team were excellent. Great date destination with the food, service, and ambiance hitting it out of the park!
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    Alba RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Des Moines
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    4.8

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