Best Lunch Restaurants in Downtown Des Moines

8 restaurants available nearby

1. Fresko

4.8

Exceptional(1190)

Price: Moderate

• Farm-to-table • Des Moines

Booked 35 times today

“Fresko” meaning “fresh” inspires our creation of seasonal menus made from locally sourced ingredients. Fresko makes natural food from the bounty of Iowa farms whenever possible. The culinary team prepares product from start to finish applying natural time honored techniques with care at every step. This enriches the flavorful and nutritious product we serve and benefits our community. Fresko believes we are what we eat and eating well means living well.Fresko features a splendid assortment of original cocktails with a deep spirits menu and a beer program with sixteen beers on tap in addition to bottles and cans. Fresko's wine menu focuses on quality selections at a great value to our guests.

2. Cooper's On 5th

4.9

Exceptional(139)

Price: Moderate

• American • West Des Moines

Booked 15 times today

Cooper’s on 5th is a great place for Lunch & Dinner. We have had the pleasure of being West Des Moines’ first Craft Cocktail Bar. Join us for our amazing food menu & award-winning cocktail program. Classic & Reimagined Americana comfort food paired with one of Des Moines’ original & highly awarded craft cocktail programs. Great beer, wine, and martinis.

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3. Louie's Wine Dive - Des Moines

4.4

Awesome(856)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Des Moines

Booked 24 times today

Louie’s Wine Dive serves lunch, happy hour and dinner daily and brunch on weekends. Award-winning food is created from local ingredients under the eye of formally trained chefs. Louie’s wine list and featured wineboard offer hard to find, quality focused selections. Louie’s offers a craft cocktail and local beer menu. Louie’s Wine Dive features a warm, casually elegant atmosphere. It's the place for food and wine lovers to be social!

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4. Panka Peruvian Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(48)

Price: Moderate

• Peruvian • Des Moines

Peruvian flavors are among the most distinctive in the world. Aji Amarillo peppers add indescribable flavors to many of the most popular Peruvian dishes, over 3,000 colorful varieties of potato are native to Peru, with almost 500 national dishes.Panka Peruvian Restaurant serves traditional Peruvian dishes being the Lomo saltado the most popular, part Criollo, part Chifa, Criollo meaning mixed influenced, and Chifa is the cuisine in Peru, which blends influences of Chinese ingredients. At Panka Peruvian Restaurant we like to make you feel like a family like we do in Peru and tell you about our culture and food.

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5. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - West Des Moines

4.5

Awesome(1852)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • West Des Moines

Booked 46 times today

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is an American Restaurant and Steakhouse serving authentic wood-fired steaks, seafood, specialty cocktails and select wines. Join us for Happy Hour at the FIREBAR® or on the patio for drink specials and bar bites. We offer top-notch service and upscale dining at a modest price. Reserve Your Table with us today.

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6. Fleming's Steakhouse - Des Moines

4.8

Exceptional(908)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • West Des Moines

Booked 42 times today

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar is an outstanding choice to enjoy an exceptional Prime steak, glass of wine, or handcrafted cocktail. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, hosting a business dinner, or simply wanting to enjoy an excellent culinary experience - we will create a safe and memorable evening for you. If you prefer to enjoy your fine dining experience at home, you can order and pay for lunch or dinner online and then pick up curbside or select from one of our delivery partners.

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7. Bar Louie - Jordan Creek

4.7

Exceptional(3)

Price: Moderate

• American • West Des Moines

Booked 14 times today

At Bar Louie, we're passionate about delivering flavor packed experiences. Defined by our award-winning handcrafted martinis and cocktails, our lunch, dinner and happy hours elevate the top-shelf bar experience. In a vibrant atmosphere energized by our local community, we serve all guests looking to create unforgettable moments - making us the go-to-spot for all occasions, from a spontaneous happy hour hangout to a celebratory spot for milestone events.

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8. Red Lobster - West Des Moines

4.1

Excellent(52)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • West Des Moines

Booked 6 times today

Red Lobster welcomes you by offering PRIORITY SEATING to reduce your wait time in the restaurant, so you can spend more time doing the things you love. Or, come enjoy a drink at our bar and a Tasting Plate while you wait. Red Lobster is the world's largest and most loved seafood restaurant company, offering high quality, freshly-prepared seafood, sourced in a way that is traceable, sustainable and responsible. We offer lunch and dinner daily, featuring classics like our Ultimate Feast®, Garlic Shrimp Scampi and Parrot Isle Jumbo Coconut Shrimp, and feature limited time flavors and preparations during events like Lobsterfest®, Crabfest® and Endless Shrimp®. And, who can resist our famous warm and cheesy Cheddar Bay Biscuits®? To learn more visit www.redlobster.com

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Kevin
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The service for ordering food and drinks was perfect. Our server was pleasant and accommodated dietary needs with a smile. All plates were delivered with excellent presentation and the right temperature. Getting until and paying took a bit longer than I expected but wasn’t excessive.
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FreskoPrice: Moderate• Farm-to-table• Des Moines
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4.8
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Lori
Iowa •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Loved having so many gluten free options! Great staff and good variety on menu.
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Louie's Wine Dive - Des MoinesPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Des Moines
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4.4
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Cheri
Las Vegas •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Had a great night celebrating Christmas Eve. Food and service was amazing
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Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - West Des MoinesPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• West Des Moines
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4.5
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Catherine
Philadelphia County •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 Dec 2024
If you're seeking a warm ambience and friendly servers, check out this wonderful restaurant in Valley Junction - West Des Moines!
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Cooper's On 5thPrice: Moderate• American• West Des Moines
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4.9
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KellyVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •10 reviews
4.0
Dined on 20 Sept 2024
This is a great surprise. The food was authentic and the server was excellent and explained all the food that was unfamiliar to us. They also had a very nice wine and drink selection. Would definitely recommend and return.
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Panka Peruvian RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Peruvian• Des Moines
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4.6

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8 restaurants available nearby

1. Fresko

2. Cooper's On 5th

3. Louie's Wine Dive - Des Moines

4. Panka Peruvian Restaurant

5. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - West Des Moines

6. Fleming's Steakhouse - Des Moines

7. Bar Louie - Jordan Creek

8. Red Lobster - West Des Moines

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