HoQ

4.5

357 Reviews

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

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2 people

5 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Healthy

Welcome to Hoq Restaurant! Experience delicious, sustainable farm-to-table dining in the historic East Village of Des Moines.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(515) 244-1213
Website
http://hoqtable.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Suman Hoque
Private party facilities
We have one private dining room. It seats up to 35 people and holds up to 60 people for a reception. Please visit hoqtable.com for more information on private events and booking at HoQ.

Location
303 E 5th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Area
Downtown Des Moines
Cross Street
E 5th and Walnut
Parking details
Street Parking as well as a parking garage directly behind our building.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

Winefest Winter Wine & Dine Week
US$48.00 per person
10 Jan 2025 - 18 Jan 2025
Join us for Winter Wine Fest! Menu is $48 per person Wine pairings are $30 per person Payment is due at the restaurant the evening of your dinner Tax and gratuity are not included Main Course: Beef Osso Bucco- Local grass-fed beef, sweet mashed potatoes, burnt carrots, & HoQ steak sauce or Vegetarian Biriyani- Basmati rice, mamas spiced, root vegetables and lentils puree or Gulf Shrimp- Early Morning Harvest Grits, and Hope Butter Wine Pairing: Vietta Perbacco Nebbiolo, Barolo, Italy 2018 Dessert Course: Will be announced soon! Wine Pairing: Henriques Madeira 5 year
Valentine's Weekend Celebration
US$95.00 per person
Prepaid
14 Feb 2025 - 15 Feb 2025
Enjoy a memorable experience Friday or Saturday of Valentine's Day weekend for $95 per person for food and $55 per person for optional wine or cocktail pairings! Payment is due at the restaurant the evening of your dinner. Tax and gratuity are not included in this price. Enjoy as Chef Suman creates Four Courses of locally sourced food, with a cocktail and wine pairing option Menu coming soon!

Offers

HoQTail Lounge
Multiple dates available
Thu - 17:00 - 20:45,Fri - Sat - 17:00 - 21:45
Intimate, upscale cocktail speakeasy offering Chef Inspired amuse/ small bite accompaniment with each cocktail. We offer a quaint, private room perfect for small meetings, friend gatherings or for private couple rental.

Chef Soup**US$11.00
Herb oil garnish
NaanzaUS$12.00
Milton Creamery quark cheese, local sweet potato & butternut squash, herb oil
Burnt Carrots**US$11.00
Local carrots & green onions, Milton Creamery quark cheese, extra virgin olive oil
Bangladeshi Chicken on a StickUS$12.00
Mama's spiced marinated free-range chicken, yogurt sauce, broken chickpea puff
PierogiesUS$11.00
Lee's Greens Kennebec potatoes, local cheddar, caramelized onions
Isabel's Chile RellenoUS$11.00
Local poblano pepper stuffed with Milton Creamery white cheddar and red sauce

Cold

Salmon TartareUS$12.00
Salt-cured wild Alaskan salmon, hot sauce, waffle fries, crème fraiche
Bibb Lettuce SaladUS$10.00
Clayton Farms greens, seasonal vegetables, local carrots, house vinaigrette
Cheese PlateUS$20.00
Assorted Iowa cheeses & seasonal accompaniments
Hummus & NaanUS$8.00
Local garbanzo bean hummus and house naan

Sandwiches & Bowls

Grass-Fed Beef Burger*US$22.00
Ebersole Cattle Co. beef, local greens, local sautéed onion, house-made pickle, local tomato jam, house aioli, organic house-made brioche bun and side salad
Free-Range Chicken BurritoUS$19.00
Locally raised pulled chicken, local black beans, basmati rice, yogurt crema, local cheddar, house hot sauce, house-made flour tortilla and side salad
Mediterranean Bowl**US$20.00
Lentil falafel, roasted seasonal vegetables, Israeli couscous, Kalamata olives, sautéed greens, parsley, Milton Creamery quark cheese, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil

Main Course

Grass-Fed Steak
Locally raised steak, house-made tater tots, sautéed seasonal vegetables and HoQ steak sauce
- Market Price
Wild Alaskan SalmonUS$33.00
Pan-seared Alaskan salmon, local Kennebec potatoes in Kalona SuperNatural organic cream sauce, herbs
Lamb ShankUS$36.00
Grass-fed, locally raised lamb, spiced Israeli couscous, seasonal vegetables, grass-fed buttered tomato sauce
Vegetarian**US$24.00
Rice and lentil crepes, spiced seasonal vegetables, sautéed local greens and grass-fed beurre blanc

Sides

House-Made Tater TotsUS$10.00
Basmati RiceUS$5.00
Israeli CouscousUS$6.00
Seasonal VegetablesUS$8.00
Chef's ChoiceUS$8.00

What 357 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Iowa
Healthy
Des Moines
Healthy
Des Moines
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

HoQ offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service" in a fantastic atmosphere. Known for its local, sustainably sourced menu, it celebrates Iowa foods with flair. Guests rave about the Mediterranean bowl and pierogies. Despite minor service quirks, it's a "gem of a restaurant."

357 Reviews

C
Craig
Des Moines
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was excellent as always, with realistic portion sizes. Staff were really hustling and the impression was that like so many places, they could use more help. Server was great though.
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Christie
VIP
Des Moines
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We’ve eaten here numerous times in the past. Including last NYE, where we had our first bad experience. Service unorganized and slow. Bar was incredibly slow. The hostess ultimately started intervening as several tables around us were clearly frustrated. We attributed it to staffing and how busy it was and decided to try again this year. The good was good. Not sure if the ravioli starter was supposed to be cold or not but still tasted good. The food runners gave our table of 3 one charcuterie board. The table of 2 next to us each got one. Same thing happened with dessert. We questioned it and our waiter said it was correct. We barely saw our server all night. Never asked if we wanted a drink from the bar other than the pairings. We couldn’t have asked because he was not around. He eventually cleared our desserts, our drinks were all empty. Didn’t ask if we wanted anything else to drink and then disappeared so we sat there waiting for our bill for a long time. We were really disappointed with the experience for what we spent. Really hoped it would be better this year but wasn’t. Again, food is great. Service is poor. Slow, unorganized, not engaged.
HoQResponded today
Christie, I am so sorry you didn't have a better experience. We would love the chance to have you back for a true HoQ experience. Please call the restaurant and ask for Jen Tuesday- Saturday and we will make this right! We appreciate the feedback so we can improve!
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Jennifer
Des Moines
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Overall, it wasn’t worth the money. The dishes lacked flavor and were poorly conceptualized. Wine pairings were good.
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Rebecca
Des Moines
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The service and ambience were good. Unfortunately the food was mediocre and left a bit to be desired.
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heather
VIP
Des Moines
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We thoroughly enjoyed the Hoqtail experience. Our service, cocktails, and accompanying food treat was wonderful.
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Linda
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 13 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service here. I enjoyed dinner and drinks and I highly recommend it.
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Carolyn
Des Moines
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 13 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The flavors of all courses of HoQ’s anniversary prix fixe menu were amazing, as usual!
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Bruce
Des Moines
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Overall very good, my only complaint was the waiter called my girlfriend and I ladies He saw me before and noticed I had a beard. I overlooked this but he brought my food to her side and vice versa, not a big deal, but small details make a difference We will go back
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 1 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Locally, sustainably sourced menu of high-quality ingredients and a variety of dishes with delicious flavors and preparations! Would highly recommend this spot for diners who value supporting local economies and farms, and enjoy fresh, flavorful food.
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Mike
Kansas City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 20 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience! Food, service, atmosphere. It was all fantastic!
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FAQs

HoQ offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (515) 244-1213.

HoQ is rated 4.5 stars by 357 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

5 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

303 E 5th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
E 5th and Walnut
Area
Downtown Des Moines
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking as well as a parking garage directly behind our building.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Suman Hoque
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://hoqtable.com/
Phone number
(515) 244-1213
Private party facilities
We have one private dining room. It seats up to 35 people and holds up to 60 people for a reception. Please visit hoqtable.com for more information on private events and booking at HoQ.

HoQ

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Winefest Winter Wine & Dine Week

Valentine's Weekend Celebration

HoQTail Lounge

Starter

Hot

Chef Soup**US$11.00

NaanzaUS$12.00

Burnt Carrots**US$11.00

Bangladeshi Chicken on a StickUS$12.00

PierogiesUS$11.00

Isabel's Chile RellenoUS$11.00

Cold

Salmon TartareUS$12.00

Bibb Lettuce SaladUS$10.00

Cheese PlateUS$20.00

Hummus & NaanUS$8.00

Sandwiches & Bowls

Grass-Fed Beef Burger*US$22.00

Free-Range Chicken BurritoUS$19.00

Mediterranean Bowl**US$20.00

Main Course

Grass-Fed Steak

Wild Alaskan SalmonUS$33.00

Lamb ShankUS$36.00

Vegetarian**US$24.00

Sides

House-Made Tater TotsUS$10.00

Basmati RiceUS$5.00

Israeli CouscousUS$6.00

Seasonal VegetablesUS$8.00

Chef's ChoiceUS$8.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

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How is HoQ restaurant rated?

Is HoQ currently accepting bookings?

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Dining areas

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