Best Restaurants with a Happy Hour in Des Moines

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Des Moines

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CliveDes MoinesDowntown Des MoinesJohnstonUrbandaleWest Des Moines

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21 restaurants available nearby

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1. 801 Chophouse – Des Moines

4.8

Exceptional(3209)

€€€€Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown Des Moines

Booked 23 times today

Located in the heart of downtown Des Moines, enjoy beautiful views and excellent customer service at 801 Chophouse. We value our guests and want to give you the best dining experience possible. Our restaurant has only prime USDA steaks, paired with innovative side dishes and an award-winning wine selection from around the world to create an upscale dining experience you won't find anywhere else in Iowa. 801 Chophouse is the premier steakhouse in Des Moines and even offers private dining room options. Book a reservation online or via phone today.

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2. In Confidence Speakeasy

4.3

Awesome(32)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Speakeasy • Des Moines

Booked 6 times today

For Large reservations or other inquiries please call 515-528-7733 x 4627 f=SPEAKEASY BAR IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN DES MOINESHotel Fort Des Moines brings the Prohibition-era feel to downtown Des Moines - In Confidence. Enjoy our hidden secret with a curated wine collection and crafted cocktails.Enjoy your downtime in a unique casual setting deserving of the Great Gatsby himself!

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3. Tupelo Honey - Des Moines

4.5

Awesome(680)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Southern • Des Moines

Booked 13 times today

Tupelo Honey is a revival of Southern food and traditions rooted in the Carolina Mountains we call home. We craft brunches, lunches and suppers that bring family and friends around the table and allow for conversations and cocktails to linger longer than usual. Please arrive on time with all members in your party present. We will cancel reservations 15 minutes after the scheduled time. The combining of separate reservations will not be honored. We look forward to seeing you soon! We are currently closed on Monday's

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4. The Stuffed Olive - Des Moines

4.7

Exceptional(814)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• American • Des Moines

Booked 43 times today

The Stuffed Olive is about the entire “Martini & Tapas Experience.” From your favorite classics to new and exciting blends you’ve never seen before, you’re sure to find a cocktail to love on our vast martini menu. Add a warm, comfortable atmosphere, great wines, beers and top-shelf spirits, and The Stuffed Olive will become your favorite place to start, end or spend your entire evening. Our tapas menu offers appetizer-sized portions of globally influenced entrees, for a sampling and sharing dining experience. Pair tasty tapas with your favorite martini for happy hour, dinner or a late-night snack. We welcome you to sit back, relax, enjoy great food, good conversation and your favorite martini. Welcome to the Stuffed Olive!

5. Eatery A

4.8

Exceptional(551)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Des Moines

Booked 20 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.

6. Alba Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(422)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Des Moines

Booked 4 times today

Alba offers a creative culinary twist on traditional American cuisine. Dishes are prepared using fresh seasonal ingredients, the finest cuts of meat, and the freshest fruits, vegetables and herbs. Our menu changes often, we invited you to join us to discover a new favorite.

A photo of Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Des Moines restaurant

7. Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Des Moines

4.7

Exceptional(219)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Des Moines

Booked 4 times today

Blue Sushi Sake Grill unites creative ingredients with energetic vibes, premium cold sake with happy moments to give you a fresh and fun new way to experience sushi. Our sushi and grill menus allow you to explore your sushi favorites in new and unexpected ways. We like to say that sushi is for sharing, and our menu encourages it. Order a spread of all your maki, nigiri and sashimi favs from the sushi bar, and throw in a few orders of starters from the grill. We'll stagger your plates so you can savor it all bite-by-bite, and maximize the sushi experience you've been craving all week. If you're not sure where to start, tour the menu during Happy Hour, where all our guest favorites — from our sushi, grill and drink menus — are available at an amazing value. We offer Happy Hour every day of the week at Blue Sushi Sake Grill!

8. Bar Nico

4.7

Exceptional(89)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Des Moines

Booked 7 times today

Our restaurant's mantra is "Sin Maiz, No Hay Pais" meaning "without corn there is no country" as such, our tortillas are hand ground in house from heirloom organic Mexican corn varietals - made daily & cooked to order. As a result of our corn obsession, we have no flour in house & are a completely gluten-free kitchen.

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9. Park Street Kitchen

3.7

Very Good(76)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Des Moines

Park Street Kitchen & Bar, located in Hilton Des Moines Downtown is an all day dining concept featuring local ingredients and products, simply prepared and professionally served. The soul of this restaurant is anchored in the abundance of regional foods produced and raised locally. The menu features wholesome and hearty fare, using tried and true recipes and methods. Dine indoors or al fresco on our outdoor patio complete with string lights and a fireplace. Enjoy validated parking while you dine for up to two hours. See a restaurant team member for more details.

10. The Latin King

4.6

Exceptional(228)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Italian • Des Moines

Booked 11 times today

The Latin King restaurant was founded in 1947 by Rose and Jim Pigneri, who immigrated from Terravecchia, Italy to Des Moines. Rose and Jim wanted to bring authentic Italian fare to Des Moines and began this undertaking in earnest upon selling their home to finance the Latin King restaurant lease, which had previously operated as the Cinderella Sandwich Shop (circa 1930) and the Chanticleer Restaurant (circa 1937). Pigneri named the Latin King after New York City’s Latin Quarter and operated the Latin King for 35 years, notably taking only 10 days of vacation time during his tenure. Pigneri sold the Latin King to his third cousin Bob Tursi in 1983.

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Ted
Iowa •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Waiter knew menu well and made great recommendations
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The Stuffed Olive - Des MoinesPrice: Moderate• American• Des Moines
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4.7
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DavidVIP
Atlanta •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Wonderful family dinner while traveling through Des Moines. We enjoyed all of our food, great service, very attentive! The bread was amazing as well!
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801 Chophouse – Des MoinesPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown Des Moines
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4.8
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Dorset •1 review
4.0
Dined on 4 Mar 2025
Great service. Very attentive staff. But 2 pizzas with a drink each was still over $50 even on happy hour.
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Eatery APrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Des Moines
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4.8
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ShannonVIP
Iowa •11 reviews
4.0
Dined on 2 Mar 2025
The menu choices are varied enough for everyone to find something they like. I had the harvest bowl which was delicious. Our waitress was prompt and checked back in at appropriate times. It can get a bit noisy with large tables, but we were still able to carry on a good conversation.
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Tupelo Honey - Des MoinesPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Southern• Des Moines
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4.5
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 Mar 2025
Fun bar in the basement of the Fort Des Moines hotel. Very chill and elegantly dark with lots of little nook’s and corners for quiet conversation. Good selection of bourbons and cocktails
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In Confidence SpeakeasyPrice: Moderate• Speakeasy• Des Moines
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4.3

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