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- JJeffSan Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoThe staff here never disappoints. Great Service and knowledgeable.More info801 Chophouse – Des MoinesPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown Des Moines•4.8
- SStewartVIPIowa •41 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoWonderful evening. Great menu and wine suggestions; excellent food and service.More infoMulberry Street TavernPrice: Expensive• American• Des Moines•4.7
- TTiffanyIowa •10 reviews4.0Dined on Dec 29, 2024It was a great experience, great service and great food however it was freezing cold in the restaurant.More infoTupelo Honey - Des MoinesPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Southern• Des Moines•4.1
- KKevinCleveland / Akron / Canton •5 reviews5.0Dined on Dec 28, 2024The service for ordering food and drinks was perfect. Our server was pleasant and accommodated dietary needs with a smile. All plates were delivered with excellent presentation and the right temperature. Getting until and paying took a bit longer than I expected but wasn’t excessive.More infoFreskoPrice: Moderate• Farm-to-table• Des Moines•4.8
- SSidIowa •1 review4.0Dined on Dec 24, 2024Honestly the wait staff was great and kind, they just didn’t have many food options left and they kept bringing wrong drinks to the table. With as busy as it was and how large our party was I felt they did do a fantastic job and that aside, everything else was exceptional.More infoThe Stuffed Olive - Des MoinesPrice: Moderate• American• Des Moines•4.8
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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- Red Haw State Park
- Willow Creek Totlot
- Soldiers Field
- Stewart Square
- Site of Old Fort Des Moines Historical Marker
- Site of Des Moines First Public School Historical Marker
- Mccord Park
- Hy Vee Hall
- Cow And Calf Sculpture
- Constitution Park
- Mercy Park
- Blank Golf Course
- Warren County Historical Museum
- Lundy Acres
- Mcbride Field
- Quality Inn Indianola Des Moines
- Chariton Family Aquatic Center
- Iowa State Capitol
- Des Moines Symphony
- Sky Glider East