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Honey Dusted Fried Chicken - Tupelo Honey - Des Moines, Des Moines, IA

Tupelo Honey - Des Moines

4.0
4
664 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary Southern

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Great for brunch
  • Kid-friendly
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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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Southern, American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–5:30 pm Sun 9:00 am–5:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (515) 513-5922
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    AJ Briggs
  • Neighborhood
    Des Moines
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Black Friday Brunch

    Nov 29, 2024 only
    Join us beginning at 9AM on Black Friday for a chef-inspired Southern brunch! We will be open all day, with our full brunch menu available until 3PM. Come indulge in favorites like Classic Chicken & Waffles, Tupelo Shrimp & Grits, and a "Queen" Bloody Mary!
    Black Friday Brunch Photo

What 664 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Iowa

    Great for brunch

  • Iowa

    Kid-friendly

  • Iowa

    Most Booked

  • Des Moines

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Des Moines

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tupelo Honey in Des Moines offers a delightful Southern dining experience with "great food and service" and a charming atmosphere. While some guests noted slow service, others praised the "fantastic flavors" and accommodating staff. The restaurant is a "must visit" for those seeking a diverse menu and friendly environment downtown.

664 Reviews
  1. Laura

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    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.
    Tupelo Honey - Des MoinesResponded 6 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your lunch at Tupelo Honey - Des Moines. We appreciate your comments about our shrimp and grits and we're always looking for ways to improve our offerings. We're happy that you had a good experience overall and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best, The Management Team

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  2. Mark

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food served incorrectly. Ordered half chicken, but instead of thigh received two drumsticks. Had to ask for thigh to be served. Waiting for order slow. Had to remind to check on thigh

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  3. Anna

    Des Moines

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We sat outdoors. The only bad thing were the tiny bugs everywhere, but if you don’t want to deal with the bugs indoors is where it’s at. It was too beautiful to stay indoors. Our food was delicious. Our waitress was attentive and dinner was quick to the table. The price was also great.

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  4. Beanie

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We LOVED Tupelo Honey. The one “sad” note was they were out of fried green tomatoes. We were so bummed. We were not sure how you run out of something so early in the evening but we so enjoyed everything else! The meatloaf with mac-n-cheese was yummy as were the biscuits for a cause and the dessert duo. If you like lavender you must try the blueberry and lavender porch sipper!

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  5. Clark

    Jacksonville

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We were on time for our reservation. Didn’t see a waitress for 10 minutes. When she arrived she was rude and said it would be another few minutes. We left and found another restaurant. We will not return.

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  6. Ron

    Des Moines

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was not hot. I've been in there multiple times and always asked if we wanted biscuits our waiter never asked. Slow service.

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  7. Wayne

    Des Moines

    57 reviews

    3.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall the food was good; not necessarily outstanding. Service was very good but still allowed us to visit and enjoy our dinner. Enjoyed the decor.
    Tupelo Honey - Des MoinesResponded on October 1, 2024
    Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our food and decor at Tupelo Honey - Des Moines. Your feedback about our service is also appreciated. We strive to provide excellent service to all our guests and we're glad to know we met your expectations. We look forward to serving you again soon. Best, The Management Team

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  8. PaulaW

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We love Tupelo Honey! Great food and service! Molly was gave us great service! The ambience is here is fantastic. Looking forward to going back!
    Tupelo Honey - Des MoinesResponded on September 3, 2024
    Hi Paula, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and service at Tupelo Honey - Des Moines. It's always a pleasure to provide great service and we're glad that you appreciated it. We're also delighted that you loved our ambiance. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  9. Leigh Anne

    Des Moines

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great variety of food for family brunch. Enjoyed the avocado egg dish with a side of parmesan potatoes. Excellent
    Tupelo Honey - Des MoinesResponded on August 30, 2024
    Thanks for visiting us! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our variety of food at our family brunch. We're glad you liked the avocado egg dish and our parmesan potatoes. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and we're looking forward to your next visit. Best, Tupelo Honey - Des Moines Management Team.

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  10. Carrie

    Kansas City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 23, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The avocado toast was short on avocado and long on onions. The pecan pie for dessert was delicious but we asked for it to be warmed and it was not. They apologized but did not offer to replace it. We did love the mini dessert option. We also appreciated the many non-alcoholic cocktails.
    Tupelo Honey - Des MoinesResponded on August 30, 2024
    Hi, Thank you for your feedback and for sharing your experience at Tupelo Honey - Des Moines. We're glad to hear you enjoyed our pecan pie and appreciated our mini desserts. We value your input and will take it into consideration as we continually strive to improve our menu offerings and service. We hope to see you again soon! Best, The Management Team

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FAQs

Tupelo Honey - Des Moines offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (515) 513-5922.

Tupelo Honey - Des Moines is rated 4 stars by 664 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Tupelo Honey - Des Moines

665 Grand Ave, Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50309

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Des Moines
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–5:30 pm Sun 9:00 am–5:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Southern, American, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    AJ Briggs
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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