Best Casual Restaurants in Des Moines

26 restaurants available nearby

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1. In Confidence Speakeasy

4.6

Exceptional(18)

Price: Moderate

• Speakeasy • Des Moines

Booked 12 times today

For Large reservations or other inquiries please call 515-528-7733 x 4627 f=SPEAKEASY BAR IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN DES MOINESHotel Fort Des Moines brings the Prohibition-era feel to downtown Des Moines - In Confidence. Enjoy our hidden secret with a curated wine collection and crafted cocktails.Enjoy your downtime in a unique casual setting deserving of the Great Gatsby himself!

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2. Mulberry Street Tavern

4.6

Exceptional(558)

Price: Expensive

• American • Des Moines

Booked 10 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

4.0

Excellent(664)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Southern • Des Moines

Booked 12 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. The Stuffed Olive - Des Moines

4.7

Exceptional(773)

Price: Moderate

• American • Des Moines

Booked 40 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!

5. Eatery A

4.7

Exceptional(536)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Des Moines

Booked 26 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.

6. Bar Nico

4.7

Exceptional(79)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Des Moines

Booked 22 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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7. Park Street Kitchen

3.8

Excellent(72)

Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Des Moines

Booked 2 times today

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.

8. Cooper's On 5th

4.9

Exceptional(131)

Price: Moderate

• American • West Des Moines

Booked 14 times today

Cooper’s on 5th is a great place for Lunch & Dinner. We have had the pleasure of being West Des Moines’ first Craft Cocktail Bar. Join us for our amazing food menu & award-winning cocktail program. Classic & Reimagined Americana comfort food paired with one of Des Moines’ original & highly awarded craft cocktail programs. Great beer, wine, and martinis.

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9. Louie's Wine Dive - Des Moines

4.5

Awesome(852)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Des Moines

Booked 10 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!

10. The Latin King

4.7

Exceptional(204)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Des Moines

Booked 18 times today

The Latin King restaurant was founded in 1947 by Rose and Jim Pigneri, who immigrated from Terravecchia, Italy to Des Moines. Rose and Jim wanted to bring authentic Italian fare to Des Moines and began this undertaking in earnest upon selling their home to finance the Latin King restaurant lease, which had previously operated as the Cinderella Sandwich Shop (circa 1930) and the Chanticleer Restaurant (circa 1937). Pigneri named the Latin King after New York City’s Latin Quarter and operated the Latin King for 35 years, notably taking only 10 days of vacation time during his tenure. Pigneri sold the Latin King to his third cousin Bob Tursi in 1983.

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Laura
Chicago / Illinois •4 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
Enjoyed a work lunch. Meal was good. Was told by teammates who had the shrimp and grits the grits weren’t very flavorful but overall, we had a good experience and would return again.
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Tupelo Honey - Des MoinesPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Southern• Des Moines
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Dawn
Iowa •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
First time visiting Mulberry Street Tavern and we will definitely go back. Wonderful and well- timed service. Our server Andre was one of the best and able to thoughtfully answer any questions about the food. Overall a really awesome experience, setting, and food.
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Mulberry Street TavernPrice: Expensive• American• Des Moines
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4.6
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KEVIN
Iowa •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
A group of 4 people and all had a great time. Our server Jeffery took great care of us. Great job. We always expect great from Stuffed Olive and are always never disappointed. We will be back again.
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The Stuffed Olive - Des MoinesPrice: Moderate• American• Des Moines
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4.7
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Tracy
Iowa •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Luckily we had a reservation, it was very busy. I had the duck breast and it was delicious. Loved the blend of flavors. I also tried the drink Spirit Cleanser. Loved it! I could drink about 10 of those!
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Eatery APrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Des Moines
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4.7
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Becky
Iowa •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 3, 2024
Lovely experience at In Confidence. The drinks were delicious and the service was wonderful.
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In Confidence SpeakeasyPrice: Moderate• Speakeasy• Des Moines
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26 restaurants available nearby

1. In Confidence Speakeasy

2. Mulberry Street Tavern

3. Tupelo Honey - Des Moines

4. The Stuffed Olive - Des Moines

5. Eatery A

6. Bar Nico

7. Park Street Kitchen

8. Cooper's On 5th

9. Louie's Wine Dive - Des Moines

10. The Latin King

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