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1. Roots95
new
4.6
Exceptional(40)
Price: Moderate
• American • Johnston
Booked 4 times today
Welcome to ROOTS 95 Craft Kitchen and bar! Mora is taking the "Craft" part of the name very seriously. As it suggests, craft food emphasizes handcrafted, chef-driven food (versus cookie-cutter menus you see everywhere), made from fresh, thoughtfully sourced ingredients, often with globally inspired flavors.In addition to the entrees, you will find globally inspired pastas, handhelds, small plates & flatbreads.
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2. Parlor
4.5
Awesome(29)
Price: Moderate
• Pizza Bar • Des Moines
Booked 3 times today
At Parlor we've created relaxed, social surroundings with family booths, shuffleboard, patio seating, full bar and sports on tv. Reconnect with the simple joy of a cold drink and a hot slice of pizza, or sausages and slaw. Everything is curated for you to enjoy yourself, so what are you waiting for?
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3. Louie's Wine Dive - Des Moines
4.5
Awesome(857)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Des Moines
Booked 9 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. Proudfoot & Bird
4.7
Exceptional(692)
Price: Very Expensive
• Global, International • Des Moines
Booked 18 times today
Fine Dining in every aspect. Proudfoot & Bird, named after the original Hotel Fort Des Moines architects, pays homage to the glamorous days of years past with every detail. Adorned with stunning marble tables, intricate gold ceiling inlay, plush soft seating, and grand circular bar we have recreated a time that was filled with elegance, extravagance, and indulgence. Housed in the historic Hotel Fort Des Moines, we have taken every step possible to protect a valued piece of Des Moines’ cherished history. Two semi-private areas available, seating eight and ten guests respectfully.
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5. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Clive, IA
4.8
Exceptional(1223)
Price: Moderate
• American • Clive
Booked 64 times today
Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.
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6. Eatery A
4.8
Exceptional(547)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Des Moines
Booked 22 times today
Eatery A is Des Moines's destination for Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. Perfecting simple dishes that focus on local, quality ingredients, we strive to offer our guests exotic flavor profiles that let the ingredients take center stage.
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7. Cooper's On 5th
4.9
Exceptional(142)
Price: Moderate
• American • West Des Moines
Booked 22 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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8. Mulberry Street Tavern
4.7
Exceptional(574)
Price: Expensive
• American • Des Moines
Booked 14 times today
Mulberry Street Tavern brings a fresh yet nostalgic vibe to Downtown Des Moines. Once a hub for the city transit, it is now adorned with rich woods, leather, and a zinc bar that create a warm and timeless social destination. The open-hearth kitchen produces shareable worldly tavern fare, hearty entrees and, hands down, the best burger in Des Moines. Enjoy perfect classic cocktails, eclectic award-winning wines, and interesting regional and foreign beers on draught.
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9. Aura Restaurant & Lounge
4.6
Exceptional(220)
Price: Expensive
• American • Urbandale
Booked 13 times today
Lively & flavorful tapas along with vibrant cocktails offer a unique shared experience that challenges the traditional. At Aura, it's good vibes only! Our invigorating environment is the perfect place to gather friends & family.
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10. Fresko
4.8
Exceptional(1192)
Price: Moderate
• Farm-to-table • Des Moines
Booked 22 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.

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  • Christian
    Iowa •1 review
    5.0
    Dined today
    Great food, wine, and staff! The staff is knowledgeable and food absolutely delicious! I would recommend for any date night, but definitely a place to go when you have a special occasion (and make sure to let them know when you make your reservation).
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    Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Clive, IAPrice: Moderate• American• Clive
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    4.8
  • Clint
    Orlando / Central Florida East •3 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Kelly did an excellent job serving our table. The Root Pie was delicious just needed a touch of salt. The pear and Brie salad was outstanding! They did not have 3 things we were wanting; decaf tea bags, soup and na 0% beer. It was a cold night and the restaurant was chilly so something warm was needed. My husband cannot have alcohol and most na beers still have .05% which was the case in what was offered. Overall we had a nice birthday dinner but hurried out to warm up at home! We will return for sure!
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    Roots95Price: Moderate• American• Johnston
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    4.6
  • Cecilia
    Kansas City / Kansas •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 29 Dec 2024
    The food was amazing and our server extremely attentive and knowledgeable about the menu and wine list. It’s a favorite place of mine, and I tell my friends all about it when asked about restaurant ideas. Thank you for this wonderful dining opportunity in Des Moines.
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    Proudfoot & BirdPrice: Very Expensive• Global, International• Des Moines
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    4.7
  • Lori
    Iowa •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 27 Dec 2024
    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
    •
    4.5
  • Jacqueline
    Iowa •14 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 8 Dec 2024
    What a delightful experience. The food was great! I do wish they had a wine list of higher end wines as I can’t drink beer :)
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    ParlorPrice: Moderate• Pizza Bar• Des Moines
    •
    4.5

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