HoQ

4.5

352 Reviews

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Healthy

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

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(515) 244-1213
Website
http://hoqtable.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Suman Hoque
Private party facilities
We have one private dining room. It seats up to 35 people and holds up to 60 people for a reception. Please visit hoqtable.com for more information on private events and booking at HoQ.

Location
303 E 5th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Neighborhood
Downtown Des Moines
Cross street
E 5th and Walnut
Parking details
Street Parking as well as a parking garage directly behind our building.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

NYE at HoQ
$89.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
Join us at HoQ to welcome in the New Year with a special four-course menu for $89 per person. Optional wine pairings will be available for $40 per person. This will be the only menu offered this evening. Reservations are highly recommended, and payment is due at the restaurant that evening. There will be a credit card hold required by OpenTable to secure your table, and HoQ will charge a $89 per person cancellation fee for any no shows or cancellations within 48 hours of the event. Menu details to come.

Chef Soup**$11.00
Changes seasonally
Chicken & Rice Soup$11.00
Free-range chicken, rice, seasonal vegetables
Hummus & Naan**$7.00
Local garbanzo bean hummus, house naan bread
Green Salad**$13.00
Local salad greens, grilled vegetables, shaved seasonal vegetables, French lentil falafel, local cheddar, house vinaigrette

Entrees

Grass-Fed Beef Burger*$19.00
Ebersole Cattle Co. beef, local greens, local tomato jam, local sautéed onion, house pickles, organic house-made brioche bun; side salad
Salmon on Sweet Bun$17.00
Wild Alaskan salmon patty, rosemary aioli, local cabbage, organic house-made sweet bun; side salad
Free-Range Chicken Burrito$17.00
Locally raised chicken, local black beans, basmati rice, house hot sauce, yogurt crema, local cheddar, house-made flour tortilla; side salad
Momtaz Vegan Bowl$17.00
Fried rice and lentils, grilled seasonal vegetables, mom's spiced potatoes and chickpeas
Tandoori Tofu & Falafel Bowl$18.00
Local Tandoori-spiced tofu, lentil falafel, basmati rice, seasonal vegetables, lemon
Grilled Cheese & Soup$16.00
Local vegetables, Milton Creamery white cheddar, house-made brioche bread; with a bowl of chef soup
Mediterranean Bowl$17.00
French lentil falafel, roasted seasonal vegetables, Israeli couscous, olives, local greens, parsley, Milton Creamery quark cheese, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil
Chef Suman's Bowl$18.00
Local greens, grilled seasonal vegetables, free-range poached egg, shaved local vegetables, house hummus, house-made lamb sausage, lemon juice, herb oil
- Vegetarian$13.00
Chef Santiago's Feature$19.00
Rotating daily special

What 352 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Iowa
Healthy
Des Moines
Healthy
Des Moines
Neighborhood gem
Des Moines
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

HoQ offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service" in a fantastic atmosphere. Known for its local, sustainably sourced menu, it celebrates Iowa foods with flair. Guests rave about the Mediterranean bowl and pierogies. Despite minor service quirks, it's a "gem of a restaurant."

352 Reviews

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Linda
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service here. I enjoyed dinner and drinks and I highly recommend it.
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Carolyn
Des Moines
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The flavors of all courses of HoQ’s anniversary prix fixe menu were amazing, as usual!
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Bruce
Des Moines
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Overall very good, my only complaint was the waiter called my girlfriend and I ladies He saw me before and noticed I had a beard. I overlooked this but he brought my food to her side and vice versa, not a big deal, but small details make a difference We will go back
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Locally, sustainably sourced menu of high-quality ingredients and a variety of dishes with delicious flavors and preparations! Would highly recommend this spot for diners who value supporting local economies and farms, and enjoy fresh, flavorful food.
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Mike
Kansas City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience! Food, service, atmosphere. It was all fantastic!
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KendallD
Des Moines
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We really enjoyed our dinner at HoQ. We had a pre-dinner cocktail at the cute little lounge that is connected to the restaurant. Our bartender was top-notch and the little bite that comes with each cocktail was a fun surprise. I had the Mediterranean bowl with the best falafel I’ve ever had. Also, amazing flavors! Added the tandoori chicken, which wasn’t great - pretty dry. My dining companion had the burrito, which was excellent. Highly recommend.
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Betsy
Des Moines
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been wanting to try HOQ and we are so glad we did! It was a wonderful dining experience overall with great service and amazing food! We will be going back!
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Jacqueline
Kansas City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent experience every time I go there. Whenever a friend comes in town I take them out to dinner there. 😍
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Leah
Nashville
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 24, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It's been awhile since we've been to Hoq, but we were looking for a place to go during Des Moines Restaurant Week and decided to go back and we were excited to revisit the spot we had enjoyed in the past. We were underwhelmed by the menu offered for Restaurant Week, which included a very small appetizer (3 2 oz shots of soup), a smaller than average entree and a shared dessert. We definitely could have received a better value by ordering off the menu and spent less money, but felt like trying one of the Restaurant Week features was the thing to do. The food was good and we will go back but just felt this visit was lacking.
HoQResponded on October 1, 2024
Thank you so much for your review and your support during Restaurant Week. We apologize we did not live up to expectations at this visit, and we hope you do give us another chance. We can't wait to serve you again soon. Thank you - HoQ Management
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Laurie
Minneapolis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love dining at Hoq whenever we visit from Minneapolis!
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FAQs

HoQ offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (515) 244-1213.

HoQ is rated 4.5 stars by 352 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

303 E 5th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
E 5th and Walnut
Neighborhood
Downtown Des Moines
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking as well as a parking garage directly behind our building.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Suman Hoque
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://hoqtable.com/
Phone number
(515) 244-1213
Private party facilities
We have one private dining room. It seats up to 35 people and holds up to 60 people for a reception. Please visit hoqtable.com for more information on private events and booking at HoQ.

HoQ

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

NYE at HoQ

Menu

Small Plates

Chef Soup**$11.00

Chicken & Rice Soup$11.00

Hummus & Naan**$7.00

Green Salad**$13.00

Entrees

Grass-Fed Beef Burger*$19.00

Salmon on Sweet Bun$17.00

Free-Range Chicken Burrito$17.00

Momtaz Vegan Bowl$17.00

Tandoori Tofu & Falafel Bowl$18.00

Grilled Cheese & Soup$16.00

Mediterranean Bowl$17.00

Chef Suman's Bowl$18.00

Chef Santiago's Feature$19.00

What 352 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does HoQ offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is HoQ restaurant rated?

Is HoQ currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information