
American
High Life Lounge / el Bait Shop
200 SW 2nd St
Des Moines, IA 50309
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Pickup Only
Featured Items

HL Cheeseburger Basket
1/4 lb. burger with American cheese, pickles, and onions.$6.99Boneless Wings
One lb. fried until crispy and served with celery and choice of ranch or bleu cheese. Choose from Buffalo (hot or mild), Tang Sauce, BBQ (sweet or spicy), Mo’ Rub, Thai Peanut, or Sriracha Bourbon. Sorry, no split sauce.$13.99
Fried Cheese Curds
Wisconsin cheese curds battered, fried, and served with ranch.$10.49
FOOD.
APPETIZERS

Bacon Tots
Tater tots and jalapeños wrapped in thick bacon, then fried and topped with cheddar cheese. Served with ranch.$10.49
Bacon Smokies
Smokies wrapped in brown sugar and cayenne-glazed bacon. Served with ranch dressing.$10.49
Velvet Elvis Dip
Secret recipe with spicy sausage, Velveeta, and Rotel. Served with fresh tortilla chips.$10.99Deviled Eggs
The classic recipe deviled egg. Four per order.$5.49OUT OF STOCKFried Chicken Gizzards
Seasoned gizzards breaded and fried. Served with choice of ranch or chicken gravy.$9.99Fried Pickle Chips
Pickle chips breaded and fried. Served with ranch.$10.49
Fried Cheese Curds
Wisconsin cheese curds battered, fried, and served with ranch.$10.49
Onion Rings App
A large basket of yellow onion rings hand-breaded and fried.$9.99
Poutine
Pot roast, cheese curds, french fries (or tots!) covered in brown gravy.$12.99
Nachos
Layers of tortilla chips with choice of meat, covered with black beans, cheddar cheese, queso, pico de gallo, and banana peppers. Served with salsa and sour cream. Choose ground beef, chicken, steak, or shrimp.$10.99+Soft Pretzel
Large pretzel salted, baked, and served hot. Comes with a mustard cheese sauce.$10.99
Cauliflower Wings
Florets of cauliflower fried in a beer batter. Served with choice of wing sauce and ranch.$11.99Prairie Fire Dip
A hot, cheesy dip of Velveeta, sausage, Rotel, and diced jalapeños. Served with tortilla chips.$10.99
Loaded French Fries
Krinkle-cut fries, queso, bacon, tomatoes, jalapeños, and green onions.$11.99Chips & Queso
$6.99Chips & Salsa
$5.99Chips & Guac
$8.49
WINGS
Boneless Wings
One lb. fried until crispy and served with celery and choice of ranch or bleu cheese. Choose from Buffalo (hot or mild), Tang Sauce, BBQ (sweet or spicy), Mo’ Rub, Thai Peanut, or Sriracha Bourbon. Sorry, no split sauce.$13.99
Traditional
One lb. fried until crispy and served with celery and choice of ranch or bleu cheese. Choose from Buffalo (hot or mild), Tang Sauce, BBQ (sweet or spicy), Mo’ Rub, Thai Peanut, or Sriracha Bourbon. Sorry, no split sauce.$14.99
ENTREES and CLASSICS

Goulash
Macaroni, tomatoes, hamburger, and cheese served with one regular side and a roll.$13.49
Meatloaf Dinner
Homemade meatloaf topped with sauce and served with two regular sides and a roll.$13.99Beef Stroganoff
A classic with tender beef, mushrooms, and a creamy sauce with egg noodles. Served with one regular side and a roll.$14.49
Liver & Onions
The real deal grilled and served with two regular sides and a roll.$12.99
Hot Beef
Slow cooked roast beef on grilled Texas toast, topped with mashed potatoes and gravy. No side included.$13.99Chicken Pot Pie
Puff pastry pie stuffed with chicken and vegetables smothered in gravy. No side included.$14.49Mom's Pot Roast
Slow roasted beef, carrots, potatoes, and gravy served with one regular side and a roll.$13.99Mac & Cheese Entree
Homemade, topped with Parmesan, and served with a roll. No side included.$11.99
Hot Turkey
Slices of hand-carved turkey on grilled Texas toast topped with mashed potatoes and gravy. No side included.$13.99Chicken Fingers
Fried chicken tenders on grilled Texas toast served with one regular side.$12.99
Fish Tacos
Two soft shell flour tortillas filled with seasoned and sauteed pollock, topped with shredded cabbage, pineapple salsa and cilantro crema. Served with black beans.$13.49Shrimp Tacos
Two soft shell flour tortillas filled with seasoned and sauteed shrimp, topped with shredded cabbage, pineapple salsa and cilantro crema. Served with black beans.$13.49
Gringo Tacos
Two soft shell flour tortillas filled with choice of ground beef, steak or chicken. Topped with shredded lettuce, tomato and shredded cheddar cheese. Served with black beans.$12.99
2 Pizza Puff Basket
Two deep fried “puffs” stuffed with mozzarella, Italian sausage, and pizza sauce. Served with choice of one regular side.$10.991 Pizza Puff
$3.99
SANDWICHES

HL Cheeseburger Basket
1/4 lb. burger with American cheese, pickles, and onions.$6.99
BS 1/2lb Double Cheeseburger Basket
Two ¼ lb. patties with American cheese, pickles, and onions.$9.99Bacon Cheeseburger
Two 1/4 lb. fresh beef patties topped with two strips of bacon and your choice of American, Swiss, cheddar, mozzarella, pepper jack, or blue cheese with pickles and onions.$13.49
Rarebit
Two 1/4 lb. beef patties served open faced, smothered with rarebit sauce and caramelized onions.$13.99Patty Melt
Two 1/4 lb. patties served on Texas toast with grilled onions and Swiss cheese.$13.99
Pork Tenderloin
Extra large breaded pork cutlet, fried and topped with choice of garnish.$13.49
Italian Grinder
Graziano’s Italian ground sausage topped with banana peppers, marinara, and mozzarella. Served on a toasted hoagie bun.$13.49Italian Sausage
Graziano’s sausage patty, grilled and topped with sautéed onions, peppers and mozzarella.$13.49
Spam Egg & Cheese
America’s greatest lunch meat grilled and topped with fried egg and cheese on grilled Texas toast.$10.99Fried Egg & Cheese
Two fried eggs with American cheese served on grilled Texas toast.$9.99
Pizza Burger
Seasoned burger topped with cheese, coated with bread crumbs, fried and topped with pickles. Served with a side of marinara.$11.99Grilled Cheese
American, Swiss, mozzarella, and cheddar cheese on grilled Texas toast.$9.99
Chicken Bacon & Cheese
Grilled chicken breast topped with bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce, and tomato.$13.99
Crispy Fried Chicken Sandwich
Breaded chicken with lettuce, tomato, and onion served on a toasted bun.$12.99BLT
Three strips of bacon on grilled Texas toast with lettuce and tomato.$11.99
Pot Roast Philly
Tender pieces of slow cooked pot roast, grilled onions, red and green bell peppers, and Swiss cheese served on a hoagie roll. Substitute chicken for no charge.$13.99
Prime Rib Sandwich
Shaved prime rib topped with caramelized onions and your choice of cheese: American, cheddar, Swiss, mozzarella, or pepper jack. Served on a hoagie bun with a side of au jus.$15.49
Mushroom Swiss Burger
Two ¼ lb. patties topped with mushrooms, brown gravy, and Swiss cheese on Texas toast.$13.99Spicy Diablo
Two ¼ lb. patties with grilled jalapeños, hot pepper cheese, and buffalo sauce.$13.99Impossible Burger
¼ lb. “impossible” meatless burger. Grilled and topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle.$12.99
Southwest Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast topped with Pepper Jack cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, shredded cabbage, and cilantro crema.$13.99Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich
Breaded and fried chicken breast topped with marinara and mozzarella cheese.$13.99Hamburger basket
$6.99
BROASTED CHICKEN
House brined, breaded and cooked with a patented pressure-frying process that produces some of the best chicken you’ll ever have. Dinners include 2 sides and a roll. À la carte chicken pieces also available.
SALADS

Club Salad
Fresh lettuce with carrot, tomato, cucumber, and onion. Topped with grilled chicken, bacon, cheddar cheese and croutons.$13.99Dinner Salad
Fresh lettuce, carrots, tomato, cucumber, and red onion topped with shredded cheese and croutons.$9.99Side Salad
Fresh lettuce, carrots, tomato, cucumber, red onion, and croutons.$3.99
Southwest Salad
Fresh lettuce tossed with grilled buffalo chicken, pepper jack cheese, pico de gallo, corn, black beans, tortilla strips, and chipotle ranch.$13.99
SIDES
Baked Beans
$2.99Black Beans
$2.99Broccoli
$3.99Chili Cheese Fries
$3.99Chili Cheese Tots
$3.99Cole Slaw
$2.99Corn
$2.99Cottage Cheese
$2.99French Fries
$2.99Green Beans
$2.99Mac & Cheese Side
$3.99Mashed & Gravy
$2.99Onion Rings Side
$3.99Potato Chips
$1.99Potato Salad
$2.99Salad Side
$3.99Sweet Potato Tots
$3.99Tator Tots
$2.99Pretzels
$1.50
BS Extras
KIDS MENU
SPECIALS
Buffalo Chicken Salad
$11.99Fish Fry 3 Piece
$11.99Fried Fish Tacos
Two soft shell flour tortillas filled with sautéed tilapia filets. Topped with shredded cabbage, pineapple salsa, and cilantro cream sauce. Served with beans and Mexican rice.$11.99Meatball Sandwich
Graziano’s Italian meatballs sautéed in marinara, topped with banana peppers and mozzarella. Served on a toasted hoagie bun.$9.99
DRINKS
TO GO Craft Bottles/Cans
_ Adventurous Mexirito (TOGO)
$8.00_ B. Nektar Punk Lemonade (TOGO)
$8.00OUT OF STOCK_ B. Nektar Slice of Life (TOGO)
$8.00_ B. Nektar The Dude's Rug (TOGO)
$8.00_ Dimensional Flag Cake (TOGO)
$9.00OUT OF STOCK_ Dimensional Moater Boater (TOGO)
$8.00OUT OF STOCK_ Evil Twin Most Popular Holiday Beer (TOGO)
$8.00OUT OF STOCK_ Fat Orange Cat Summer Kittens (TOGO)
$7.00OUT OF STOCK_ Fat Orange Cat Super Yellow Teenage Kittens (TOGO)
$9.00OUT OF STOCK_ Hoof Hearted Maxxx Profitz (TOGO)
$8.00OUT OF STOCK_ Hop Butcher Hop Water (TOGO)
$7.00_ Mikerphone When You Say Wisonsin (TOGO)
$8.00_ More Dole Mansion (TOGO)
$8.00_ Pulpit Rock Best Wishes (TOGO)
$11.00_ Pulpit Rock Rocktail Bees Knees (TOGO)
$9.00_ Pulpit Rock Rocktail Luther Lemonade (TOGO)
$8.00_ Pulpit Rock Rocktail Mojito (TOGO)
$8.00_ Pulpit Rock Rocktail Moscow Mule (TOGO)
$8.00_ Pulpit Rock Salty Dog Rocktail (TOGO)
$8.00_ Pulpit Rock Sorta Snappy (CAN)
$9.00_ Pulpit Rock Tingles V3 (TOGO)
$9.00_ Scratch 131 (TOGO)
$25.00_ Scratch Black Cherry (TOGO)
$25.00OUT OF STOCK_ Scratch Dry Hopped Plum (TOGO)
$25.00_ Skygazer Brambleberry Sour (TOGO)
$8.00_ Skygazer Watercolors: Margarita (TOGO)
$8.00OUT OF STOCK_ Timber Ales Daydreams at Dusk (TOGO)
$7.00OUT OF STOCK_ Two Villains Never Die: Cara Cara/Peach (TOGO)
$9.00OUT OF STOCK_ Untitled Art Fruit Cup Cocktail (TOGO)
$9.00_ Untitled Art Non-Alcoholic Grapefruit Radler (TOGO)
$6.00_ Untitled Art Seltzer Electric Lemonade (TOGO)
$8.00_ Untitled Art Seltzer: Blood Orange Pomegranate (TOGO)
$8.00_ Untitled Art Selzer: Navel Orange Yuzu (TOGO)
$8.00_ Weldwerks Chronic Berry (TOGO)
$9.00_ Weldwerks Churro Laser Sword Fight (TOGO)
$9.00_ Weldwerks Lazy River Boba (TOGO)
$9.00_ Weldwerks Orange Creamsicle (TOGO)
$9.00_ Weldwerks Paloma Imperial Sour (TOGO)
$9.00_ Weldwerks Strawberry Guava Green Tea (TOGO)
$8.00__ N/A Boulevard Quirk NA Super Fruit (TOGO)
$6.00__ N/A Athletic Lite (TOGO)
$5.00__ N/A Athletic Run Wild (TOGO)
$5.00__ N/A Boulevard Lemon Wheat (TOGO)
$5.00__ N/A Deschutes Black Butte (TOGO
$5.00__ N/A Go Brewing New School Sour Berry (TOGO)
$6.00__ N/A Go Brewing Salty AF Lime Michelada (TOGO)
$6.00__ N/A Go Brewing Sunshine State Tropical (TOGO)
$6.00__ N/A Go Brewing The Story (TOGO)
$6.00__ N/A Sam Adams Just the Haze (TOGO)
$5.00__ N/A Sierra Nevada Hop Splash Citrus (TOGO)
$5.00__ N/A Surly Hop Water (TOGO)
$5.00__ N/A Untitled Art Non-Alcoholic Italian Pilsner (TOGO)
$6.00__ N/A Untitled Art Non-Alcoholic Citra Haze (TOGO)
$6.00__ N/A Untitled Art Non-Alcoholic Super Kölsch (TOGO)
$6.00
If you use a credit card, High Life Lounge / el Bait Shop will charge an additional 2.06% ($0.00) to help offset processing costs. This amount is not more than what High Life Lounge / el Bait Shop pays in fees.
Fried Pickle Chips
$10.49
Pickle chips breaded and fried. Served with ranch.
Request advisory
No substitutes. Additions may be charged extra.
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All hours
| Sunday | 10:45 am - 10:00 pm |
| Monday | 10:45 am - 10:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 10:45 am - 10:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:45 am - 10:00 pm |
| Thursday | 10:45 am - 10:00 pm |
| Friday | 10:45 am - 10:00 pm |
| Saturday | 10:45 am - 10:00 pm |
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