Des Moines American restaurants you'll love
Must-try American restaurants in Des Moines

The Hills Bar and Grill
4830 Maple Dr. Suite 3, Pleasant Hill
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Cheesecurd Burger | $14.00 |
American cheese, bacon, cheese curds, lettuce, tomato, onion, & chipotle ranch. | |
Cheese Curds | $9.00 |
Crispy mozzarella cheese served with homemade marinara sauce & ranch. | |
Classic Cheeseburger | $12.00 |
American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, & pickle spear. |

RoCA - 208 Court Avenue
208 Court Avenue, Des Moines
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Battered Fish Tacos | $16.00 |
Pineapple Salsa | Avocado | Tomato | Sriracha Aioli | |
Ribeye Nachos | $23.00 |
Grilled Ribeye | Queso | Salsa | Guacamole | Jalapeño Chimichurri | Pickled Onion | Corn Chips | |
Graziano Sausage Flatbread | $17.00 |
Hot Italian Sausage | Sharp Provolone | Preserved Peppers | Basil | Red Sauce |

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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*Session 1: Table for 2, 3 or 4 | $0.00 |
Saturday February 11th SESSION 1 – 9am-12pm | |
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. |

SANDWICHES • GRILL • HAMBURGERS
University Library Cafe
3506 University Ave, Des Moines
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Library Burger | $11.99 |
1/3 lb fresh ground beef patty with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions and mayo, served on fresh toasted bun. | |
French Dip | $13.99 |
Sliced roast beef topped with mozzarella served on a toasted hoagie with a side of au jus. | |
Tenderloin | $12.99 |
Hand breaded pork tenderloin topped with lettuce, tomato, pickle and onion served on a fresh toasted bun. |