Best Hot Spot Restaurants in Des Moines

I’ve been here twice now and the staff are attentive. Unfortunately, got two mouthfuls of sand because the mussels weren’t properly cleaned. Paid $55 on the paella and won’t be returning.

We were seated a bit before our actual reservation time and next to the windows with a view of Elliot Bay. Our server, Abbey , was so personable and professional and just delightful. We had the antipasto to start along with delicious garlic bread. My husband had the sole and I had the celery pear soup. It was all delicious and we felt the service was impeccable.

I feel this is a very special place and possibly the best dinner we've had anywhere. The staff are attentive, knowledgeable, & amazing. The dishes are unbelievably well crafted, amazing flavors, great presentation, to die for, I'm not just talking Seattle. Spinasse is a top 3 for me, if not number one in my book. Going back for my bday 🙂

The menu is creative and the dishes perfectly prepared. I loved it that the wait staff introduced himself saying, "I'm Tyler, and I'll be with you." Lola (Tom Douglas) has stood the test of time and they deserve to be rated amongst Seattle's most reliable and inventive restaurants. I never felt rushed and had to ask for the check... almost like I was in Europe. How nice!

Arrived from Idaho, Oregon and Bellingham to celebrate a 70th Birthday. Walked right in and sat down for our 5 o’clock reservation for 4. Delicious clam dip and chips starter. Ordered large sea scallops over creamed corn (delicious and just the right amount), seafood salad (also a perfect size, but a tad salty), Muscovy duck and braised short ribs. Both had an alternative sauce because the advertised sauce Dixie Bourguignon wasn’t ready yet and it was an excellent substitution (took some of each home). We received more of the wine we ordered as compensation for the inconvenience and both our server Tea H and the maitred were very apologetic and enjoyable to talk with. Birthday beignets with Bourbon ice cream and sauce (complimentary and plenty for all) and an order of vanilla bean cheese cake we shared also.Thanks for making the celebration so special .I’ve never had a bad time here, totally worth the cost.