Best Authentic Restaurants in Des Moines

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1. Grazie Ristorante - Southcenter/Tukwila

4.7

Exceptional(1922)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Tukwila

Booked 13 times today

Grazie Ristorante in Tukwila, WA, is a genuine Italian dining experience. Employees travel to Italy for authentic food and wine knowledge, and their menu features dishes made from scratch using freshest ingredients and imported products. As one review states, 'If you like authentic Italian food, this is the place for you.' The ambiance and service also get high praise, with many reviewers calling it a 'great date night or family party place.'

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2. Copperleaf Restaurant & Bar

4.7

Exceptional(2211)

Price: Expensive

• Northwest • Seatac

Booked 15 times today

Copperleaf Restaurant & Bar is a Northwest gathering spot serving seasonally-inspired farm-to-table cuisine. Our team is committed to sustainable practices that bring the season's bounty to your table. We hand select products from small local farms, fishermen, ranchers and artisans to curate all our menus. Arrive early and experience a seasonal cocktail or glass of Washington State wine in Copperleaf Bar! Come see why Copperleaf Restaurant is a quintessentially Northwest experience. Table reservations for the patio are honored based on request and availability at the time of arrival; due to the frequently changing weather circumstances of the Seattle area and the popularity of our outdoor dining spaces, we are unable to guarantee reservations for the patio.

3. Sharps RoastHouse

4.5

Awesome(178)

Price: Moderate

• Barbecue • Seatac

Booked 13 times today

Sharps RoastHouse is hailed as 'authentic' in many reviews. One reviewer gushes, 'So authentic! Great food. Well-trained staff. Excellent bar!' Another mentions the 'everything homemade' aspect, which adds to the restaurant's authenticity. The consistent high ratings for food, ambiance, and service further support the restaurant's authenticity.

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4. Famous Dave's - Tukwila

4.0

Excellent(33)

Price: Moderate

• American • Tukwila

Booked 5 times today

Our authentic BBQ starts in a live-wood smoker stoked with genuine hickory logs. Our pitmasters hand-rub the meats with a custom blend of spices and cook for hours to extract the natural flavors. We source the highest quality meats and trim them up like we’re in a competition and hand-rub them with the freshest seasonings available to create mouthwatering experiences! In addition to our BBQ and grilled meats, our menu features a selection of salads, sandwiches, side items, and made-from-scratch desserts.

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5. Palace Korean BBQ - Federal Way

4.2

Awesome(67)

Price: Moderate

• Korean • Federal Way

Booked 5 times today

Palace brings the rich flavors and richer experience of traditional Korean barbecue to the Puget Sound region. Our master chefs are proud to offer first-rate, authentic Korean BBQ at all three of our three locations: Bellevue, Tacoma, and Federal Way. If you consider yourself a connoisseur of Korean BBQ, you’ll be delighted with the quality and variety of dishes our chefs prepare. And if you’re newer to Korean cuisine, you’ll undoubtedly find a dish (or two, or ten!) to your liking.

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6. Gino's at the Point

4.6

Exceptional(471)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Tacoma

We’ve moved to Tock for all future reservations! Please book your upcoming appointments through our new platform at https://www.exploretock.com/ginos-at-the-point-tacoma/ feel free to give us a call at 253-242-7951 if you need assistance. We look forward to welcoming you!

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7. Vino At The Landing

5.0

Exceptional(482)

Price: Moderate

• American • Renton

Booked 7 times today

Vino At The Landing is a fun, vibrant wine bar and retail wine shop located at The Landing in Renton. Whether you're looking for dinner and a glass of wine before a movie or after work, a nice bottle to take with you for a dinner party, or interested in tasting the latest vintage from a great Pacific Northwest producer, we hope you make Vino At The Landing your gathering place. Our tapas style menu features signature items including Bruschetta, Vino Platter, White Truffle Popcorn, various salads, paninis, wraps, and pasta dishes. We have a strong focus on hard to find artisan Northwest wines, weekly Thursday Night "Meet The Winemaker Tastings" and monthly wine education classes.

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8. Paolo's Italian Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(1288)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Kent

Booked 8 times today

For more than 20 years, Paolo’s has been bringing the taste of Italy to Kent. Paul Raftis founded the restaurant after growing up learning to cook along side his mother, Darlene Raftis. He enjoys the open kitchen he can chat with guests as he works. He never tires of hearing "It smells so good in here!" As a marathoner, he is living proof that that you can eat Italian and be healthy. In fact, one of his signature dishes, "Fettucine Paolo" was featured in Runner's World magazine. "It's one of the dishes I developed, it has no cream in it, no butter." It's a delicious pasta dish that utilizes olive oil, garlic, chicken stock, garlic, balsamic vinegar, sundried tomatoes, artichokes, and chicken. So whether it's bruschetta, cioppino, pizza, or spaghetti and meatballs, Paul thanks each of you for choosing to dine here.

9. 8 Restaurant

4.3

Awesome(64)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Auburn

Booked 6 times today

A beloved regional destination for Asian cuisine, 8 welcomes guests for lunch and dinner service once again!Featuring a newly refined dining atmosphere, 8 offers all the menu favorites patrons know and love as well as a few new surprises.Sourced from New England and delivered fresh throughout the week, live Maine lobster is available for hand selection from saltwater aquariums. Guests can choose one of three preparations – Salt & Pepper, Black Bean or Ginger Scallion.The delicacy of Peking Duck is also a new addition to 8. Marinated over five days and roasted to perfection, the flavorful, crispy-skinned entrée—served with scallions, cucumber, and steamed buns as well as hoisin sauce—sates parties of two to three. The number 8 is a symbol of luck and wealth in many Asian cultures.

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10. River Rock Grill & Ale House

4.3

Awesome(219)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Renton

Booked 1 time today

River Rock Grill offers a Northwest dining experience in Renton, WA. The restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner, along with special events seasonally. You will find great dining as well as a club bar in the restaurant at Maplewood Golf Course. River Rock Grill provides professional staff and a relaxing environment.For breakfast, you can enjoy a classic eggs benedict, avocado toast, bacon quesadilla or others. Lunch at River Rock Grill offers you meals like Beer Battered Fish and Chips, the California Chicken sandwich or River Rock choice. The bar has offerings including bottled and draft beer as well as wine and mixed drinks.

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Vicki
Seattle / Eastern Washington •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Our server, Haylie, was great. She was very professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. The ribs, sides, and carrot cake were delicious.
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Sharps RoastHousePrice: Moderate• Barbecue• Seatac
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4.5
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Markvip
Seattle / Eastern Washington •32 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We had a wonderful Thanksgiving buffet there with my family. It was very easy to make reservations through OpenTable. Copperleaf is location in the Cedarbrook Lodge. Beautiful location... Even though there were a number of people dining there at the same time, Everything was organized and well planned. Lots of food options available at the buffet. I particularly liked all the salad options they had. The Thanksgiving turkey was perfect. Our table was in a quiet dining area close to windows that overlooked the hotel grounds. The staff were very helpful. They would be the main reason I would return. It felt like a very special place.
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Copperleaf Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• Northwest• Seatac
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4.7
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Shannonvip
Seattle / Eastern Washington •7 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Lovely service, tasty food, and lively atmosphere at usual
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Grazie Ristorante - Southcenter/TukwilaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Tukwila
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4.7
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Glaydevip
Seattle / Eastern Washington •10 reviews
4.0
Dined on 15 Nov 2024
Overall a good dining experience. Haven’t been to Dave’s for a while and was a little let down. Food and service were adequate but for the price expected better
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Famous Dave's - TukwilaPrice: Moderate• American• Tukwila
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Yeon K.vip
Seattle / Eastern Washington •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 Oct 2024
We went to this restaurant for casual dinner meeting. We ate unlimited Korean BBQ for dinner menu. There were so many choices of meats and korean side dishes. Great customer service from professional staffs , and wonderful foods. We had perfect dinner meeting at this restaurant. Absolutely, we will come again this restaurant “The Palace Korean BBQ” in Federal Way, WA.
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Palace Korean BBQ - Federal WayPrice: Moderate• Korean• Federal Way
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4.2

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10 restaurants available nearby

1. Grazie Ristorante - Southcenter/Tukwila

2. Copperleaf Restaurant & Bar

3. Sharps RoastHouse

4. Famous Dave's - Tukwila

5. Palace Korean BBQ - Federal Way

6. Gino's at the Point

7. Vino At The Landing

8. Paolo's Italian Restaurant

9. 8 Restaurant

10. River Rock Grill & Ale House

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