Des Moines restaurants you'll love
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Must-try Des Moines restaurants
Either / Or
6222 Grand Ave, Des Moines
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Mexican Cheese Curds | $12.00 |
Lua Smush Burger | $17.00 |
Mushroom Philly | $16.00 |
Smokey D's BBQ - 2nd Ave.
5055 NW 2nd St,, Des Moines
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Rib/Meat Platter | $17.99 |
A lunch rack of ribs and one choice of BBQ meats, 2 sides and a slice of garlic bread. | |
Dinner Platter | $14.99 |
Your choice of 2 of our BBQ Meats and 2 choices for sides. Served with a slice of garlic bread. | |
Smoked Wings | $14.99 |
One pound of Smoked Wings sauced in your choice of Asian Glaze, BBQ Glaze, or Buffalo Sauce. |
Michael’s Pizza
2629 Beaver Ave, Des Moines
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Large Michael's Favorite | $20.50 |
Michael's Original Red Sauce, B&B Deli's Italian Sausage, red onions, Gorgonzola Cheese, Parmesan Cheese, and mozzarella | |
Large MeatLovers | $22.00 |
Michael’s Original Red sauce, pepperoni, ground beef, B&B Deli’s Italian sausage, Capacolla ham, crispy bacon, topped with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese | |
Large Supreme | $22.00 |
Michael’s Original Red sauce, pepperoni, B&B Deli’s Italian sausage, green pepper, onion, black olive, topped with mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese |
Bubba Southern Comforts - 200 10th St
200 10th St, Des Moines
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BBQ Meatloaf | $21.00 |
Blend of beef, pork and bacon in house spicy BBQ sauce with smoky bacon green beans, roasted garlic-buttermilk mashed potatoes and crispy onion strings | |
Deviled Eggs | $9.00 |
Topped with paprika and pecan-smoked bacon | |
Mac & Cheese Bites | $11.00 |
"Country-fried" pimento mac & cheese with jalapeno-cheese sauce |
SALADS • SANDWICHES • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Hessen Haus
101 4th Street, Des Moines
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Armadillo Eggs | $14.00 |
A South Texas specialty made in our kitchen...bacon-wrapped chicken tenders stuffed with sliced jalapeños and pepper jack cheese. Served with ranch dressing. | |
Currywurst | $11.00 |
Germany’s most popular street food! Your choice of one or two Knockwurst or Weisswurst links sliced and smothered in our haus curry sauce. Served with French fries and a side of mayo. | |
Monster Muenster Cheese Sticks | $12.00 |
Four giant slabs of muenster cheese hand breaded and fried golden brown. Served with our haus curry sauce or marinara. |
Malo
900 Mulberry St, Des Moines
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House Salsa | $0.00 |
Pureed tomato, jalapeno and cilantro | |
Queso Fundido | $12.99 |
Oaxaca-style melted cheese, roasted poblano pepper and onion with fresh tortillas and lime | |
Taco Salad | $14.99 |
Carne molida, mixed greens, shredded cheddar cheese, black beans, corn salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole, chipotle ranch |
Exile Brewing Company
1514 Walnut Street, Des Moines
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Cheese Curds | $11.99 |
Ellsworth Co-op Wisconsin white cheddar breaded and fried, served with buttermilk ranch. | |
Chicken Bites | $12.99 |
Beer-brined & fried chicken bites served with house-made creamy buffalo sauce, buttermilk ranch, carrots & celery. Tossed on request. | |
Brussels Sprouts | $9.99 |
Fried Brussels sprouts, charred lime and chive aioli. (GF) |
The Royal Mile
210 4th St., Des Moines
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The Earl | $14.00 |
Triple decker of turkey, ham, corned beef, bacon, Swiss cheese, sweet chili aioli, lettuce, tomato, and red onion. Served on marble rye. | |
Chicken Breast | $13.00 |
Smoked mozzarella, tomato, red onion, pickled cucumber, white balsamic arugula, and garlic aioli. Served on brioche bun. | |
Crispy Chicken Tenders | $11.00 |
Served with your choice of Buffalo, Pineapple Bourbon BBQ, or Tikka Masala curry sauce. |
Zombie Burger + Drink Lab- EV - 300 E. Grand
300 E. Grand, Des Moines
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Trailer Trash Zombie | $10.17 |
American cheese, fried pickle, chicken fried bacon, cheese curds, ranch dressing | |
Zombie Burger | $7.68 |
American cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, Zombie sauce | |
Raygun | $10.17 |
Monterey Jack, fried jalapeños, caramelized onion, bacon, guacamole, chipotle mayo |
Thai Flavors East 14th St - 1254 E 14th St
1254 East 14th Street, Des Moines
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Green Curry | $13.95 |
An aromatic green curry with coconut milk ,snow peas, bamboo shoot, bell peppers and fresh sweet basil with your choice of meat. | |
Pad Thai | $13.95 |
Stir-fried small flat rice noodles with bean sprouts, green onions, ground peanuts and eggs with choice of meat. | |
Thai Flavors Deep-Fried Spring Rolls | $7.95 |
Deep-fried vegetable spring rolls served with a Thai sweet & sour sauce. |
PIZZA • GRILL • FRENCH FRIES
Truman's KC Pizza Tavern
400 SE 6th Street, Des Moines
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ONION RINGS | $10.00 |
Thinly sliced onions dunked in buttermilk, then dusted with our special seasoning. Fried golden. | |
14" THE MAHOMES | $23.00 |
You don’t have to do anything other than be yourself with this pizza! Marinara sauce covered with sausage, pepperoni, canadian bacon, ground beef, and bacon. | |
WINGS | $15.00 |
Fried to order with your choice of up to 2 sauces. Served with ranch or blue cheese. |
Mad Meatball Pizzeria & Pub - 210 SW 11th St
210 SW 11th St, Des Moines
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14" Sweet Chili Chicken Pizza | $24.86 |
Cream cheese topped with grilled chicken, mozzarella and finished with a drizzle of sweet chili sauce | |
Chicken Twisters | $11.00 |
Crispy, southwestern style egg rolls served with Buffalo and BBQ ranch | |
Italian Beef Sandwich | $15.00 |
Thin sliced roast beef and giardiniera. Served with au jus for dipping |
RoCA - 208 Court Avenue
208 Court Avenue, Des Moines
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Battered Fish Tacos | $16.00 |
Pineapple Salsa | Avocado | Tomato | Sriracha Aioli | |
Graziano Sausage & Pepperoni Flatbread | $18.00 |
Hot Italian Graziano Sausage | Pepperoni | Sharp Provolone | Preserved Peppers | Basil | Red Sauce | |
De Burgo Toast | $17.00 |
De Burgo Steak Tips | Toasted Focaccia | Truffle Mashed Potato | Roasted Mushrooms |
Buzzard Billy's Des Moines
615 3rd Street, Des Moines
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The Billy Cheeseburger | $13.49 |
A 1/2lb Angus beef patty charbroiled to perfection and topped with Swiss and American cheeses served on a fresh roll. | |
Fried Chicken Tender Dinner | $13.99 |
Home-style chicken tenders served with your choice of ranch, BBQ, or honey mustard dipping sauce. Served without coleslaw unless otherwise requested. | |
Chicken Fettuccine | $15.99 |
Chicken breast diced and sauteed in creole herbs and spices to give the classic Alfredo a flavor that is none like you've ever tasted before. |
STEAKS
Iowa Beef Steakhouse
1201 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines
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Skillet Mushrooms | $8.95 |
Sauteed in butter, Wine and seasoning | |
Strip | $33.95 |
Carrot Cake | $7.95 |
Thai Flavors Ingersoll
2301 ingersoll unit 500, des moines
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Green Curry/Rice | $14.95 |
An aromatic green curry with coconut milk, green beans, bamboo shoot, bell peppers, carrots and fresh sweet basil with your choice of meat. | |
Deep Fried Spring Rolls (only veggie) | $7.95 |
Our Deep-Fried Spring Rolls are stuffed full of veggies. Served with our Thai sweet & Sour sauce. | |
Crab Rangoon | $8.95 |
Crisp, bubbly wonton wrappers with a molten center of oozy, tangy, creamy cheese, lightly scented with scallions and crabmeat |
Vibes Kitchen & Bar
1303 Walnut Street, Des Moines
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Fried Shrimp & Fries | $16.00 |
Hand-breaded deep fried jumbo shrimp drizzled with select sauce served with fries or substituted sides. | |
Mozz Sticks (5) | $8.00 |
Breaded mozz cheese sticks served with marinara sauce | |
Traditional Bone-in Wings | $14.00 |
Wings are fried fresh to order served with carrots, celery and choice of blue cheese or ranch dip. |
The Station
3124 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines
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Dugan's Big Chicken Salad | $15.00 |
Salad Blend, Made to Order Chicken Breast Fried or Grilled, Chopped Egg, Tomato, Cucumber, Shredded Mozzarella, Croutons and choice of dressing. If you select a wing sauce for the chicken, it will be on the side | |
Firecracker Salad | $15.00 |
Salad Blend, Grilled Chicken, Cucumber, Tomato, Scallions, Wontons, Firecracker Sauce, Honey Garlic | |
12 Wings | $23.00 |
Served with choice of side, tossed in sauce of choice. Select choice of Ranch or Bleu Cheese |
PIZZA • SALADS • SANDWICHES
Dough Co. Pizza Drake
2330 University Ave, Des Moines
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Create your own Slice | $4.50 |
An enormous slice topped with red sauce and mozzarella. Choose any combination of toppings to make it your own | |
Supreme | $0.00 |
Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, Red Onion, Green Pepper, Mushroom, Black Olive | |
Create your own Pizza | $0.00 |
Starts with our house-made red sauce and freshly shredded mozzarella, add toppings to create your own |
Lua Brewing
1525 High StreetDes Moines, Iowa, Des Moines
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Destroyer Maple | $25.00 |
Double Barrel Aged Barleywine (15%) Maple aged for 16 months, then bourbon for 11 months. | |
TO-GO HYFR (4-pack) | $22.20 |
DDH Hazy Triple India Pale Ale dry hopped w/ Citra, Citra Cryo, Nelson Sauvin, Simcoe Cryo | |
TO-GO Open the Gate (4-Pack) | $16.20 |
Hazy Pale Ale w/ Nectraron, Nectaron Cryo, and Mosaic (5.7%) |
SALADS • CHICKEN WINGS • FRENCH FRIES
The Iowa Taproom
215 E 3rd St, Des Moines
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Asian Salad | $14.00 |
• Mixed greens • Chicken breast • Red peppers • Carrots • Cashews • Saifun noodles • Wonton strips • Peanut chili vinaigrette | |
French Dip | $14.00 |
Roast beef with Provolone and au jus dipping sauce. +ADD caramelized onions, mushrooms or fried jalapeños for $0.50 each. | |
Bacon Chicken Ranch | $13.00 |
Grilled chicken breast, Jack cheese, bacon and ranch dressing, with lettuce and tomato. +ADD avocado for $1.00. |
Americana
1312 Locust Street, Des Moines
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Truffle Mac | $25.00 |
Goat Cheese Cream Sauce, Truffle Oil, Toasted Bread Crumbs, Fresh Herbs. | |
Petite Medallions | $37.00 |
Two 3oz. Filet Medallions, Garlic de Burgo Butter, White Cheddar Mash, Lemon Parmesan Asparagus. | |
1/2 Pear + Gorgonzola | $10.00 |
Mixed Greens, Sliced Pears, Craisins, Gorgonzola Cheese, Candied Walnuts, Balsamic Vinaigrette, House Garlic Bread. |
SALADS • HAMBURGERS
Lucky Horse Beer & Burgers
2331 University Ave, Des Moines
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Dogtown Burger | $13.00 |
Topped with hot pepper bacon jam and smoke Gouda cheese. | |
House Salad | $4.50 |
Chopped romaine, tomato, carrots, red onion, marinated cucumber, shredded mozzarella, and croutons. Choice of dressing served on the side. | |
Cheese Curds | $11.00 |
White cheddar cheese curds, fried golden. Served with marinara and ranch. |
High Life Lounge / el Bait Shop
200 SW 2nd St, Des Moines
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Bacon Smokies | $9.99 |
Smokies wrapped in brown sugar and cayenne glazed bacon. Served with ranch. | |
Bacon Tots | $9.99 |
Our world famous tator tots and jalapeños wrapped in thick bacon, then fried and topped with cheddar & jack cheese. Served with ranch. | |
Cheese Curds | $9.99 |
Wisconsin cheese curds battered, fried and served with ranch. |
Court Avenue Brewing Company
309 Court Ave, Des Moines
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Jambalaya | $21.99 |
Creole style, stewed with shrimp, chicken, andouille sausage, ham & okra over brown rice with cornbread | |
Brew Burger | $13.99 |
Premium beef, lettuce, tomato, onion & pickle | |
Wings | $16.99 |
Fried, tossed in Cajun wing sauce & topped with parmesan, sided with carrots, celery & bleu cheese or ranch |
Gateway Market - 2002 Woodland Ave
2002 Woodland Ave, Des Moines
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Pick Two | $14.99 |
Pick One: Small Deli Sandwich or Small Wrap; Plus One More: chef case side or small salad(Market, Caesar or Cranberry Walnut) *Sub Greek, Cilantro Lime, Sante Fe or Peanut Chicken Salad +$3 | |
Cranberry Walnut Salad - Small | $10.99 |
Greens, gorgonzola cheese, spiced walnuts, dried cranberries, balsamic vinaigrette | |
Chicken Bacon Panini - Large | $13.99 |
Monterey jack cheese, tomato, guacamole, buttermilk parmesan dressing, country Italian bread |
PIZZA • PASTA • SALADS • SANDWICHES • FRENCH FRIES
Scornovacca's South -
1930 SE 14th St, Des Moines
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Piece of Garlic Cheese Bread | $2.00 |
Cottage Cheese | $3.95 |
Corn Dog | $6.95 |
Mayalu Coffee - 4226 Fleur Dr
4226 Fleur Dr, Des Moines
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Donut | $1.80 |
Fresh baked donuts from Chu-Chu Donuts. | |
Americano | $2.70 |
Espresso with water | |
Savory Sunrise | $4.65 |
Bacon, Egg, and gouda cheese on a brioche bun. |
SANDWICHES • GRILL • HAMBURGERS
University Library Cafe
3506 University Ave, Des Moines
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Tenderloin | $12.99 |
Hand breaded pork tenderloin topped with lettuce, tomato, pickle and onion served on a fresh toasted bun. | |
French Dip | $13.99 |
Sliced roast beef topped with mozzarella served on a toasted hoagie with a side of au jus. | |
Bookworm Burger | $13.99 |
1/3 lb fresh ground beef patty topped with American cheese, bacon, mac & cheese, lettuce and tomato served on Texas Toast. |
SUSHI • CHICKEN • NOODLES
Wasabi Chi
5418 Douglas Ave, Des Moines
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Hot Sour Soup | $3.00 |
Spicy. | |
Marilyn Monroll | $15.00 |
Raw. Spicy tuna, spicy salmon, avocado, topped w. seared white tuna and garlic sampal sauce. | |
Veggie Spring Rolls | $5.00 |
Vegetarian. Cabbage, carrot, green bean, vermicelli, green onion, ginger and garlic. Cannot be gluten free. |