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The dining room at newly opened Proudfoot & Bird - Proudfoot & Bird, Des Moines, IA

Proudfoot & Bird

4.7
4.7
689 Reviews
$50 and over
Global, International

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
  • Fancy
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, Vegetarian / Vegan, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (515) 957-2400
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    James Richards
  • Area
    Des Moines
  • Cross Street
    10th Street
  • Parking details
    We have a parking garage connected to the hotel and street side parking nearby.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options

What 689 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Iowa

    Best Service

  • Iowa

    Best Ambience

  • Iowa

    Great for fine wines

  • Iowa

    Romantic

  • Des Moines

    Best Overall

  • Des Moines

    Best Food

  • Des Moines

    Best Service

  • Des Moines

    Best Ambience

  • Des Moines

    Great for fine wines

  • Des Moines

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Proudfoot & Bird enchants guests with "wonderful service, excellent food," and a "cozy ambiance." This Des Moines favorite delights with its "flawless" dining experience, where "chef James" curates exceptional meals. Highlights include "amazing" pork belly burnt ends, delectable halibut, and unique menu choices. Patrons praise its inviting atmosphere and attentive staff.

689 Reviews
  1. BrettG

    VIP

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome as always. The service is outstanding, from hostess through all servers. Eric was great as usual👍🏻

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  2. Doug

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was friendly and helpful. The duck was to die for.

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  3. kevin

    Des Moines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful atmosphere, service and food! Had a great time.

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  4. Derek

    Dallas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I went to Proudfoot & Bird as a belated anniversary dinner. We had a couple drinks at the bar while waiting for our reservation. The Smoke in the Orchard was great, the Vanilla Old Fashion was good but not much vanilla flavor. Once seated our server was great. He had lots of knowledge of the food and history of the building. We had farmers cheese as an appetizer which was very good. My wife had the duck and I had the venison. Both were amazing. The duck had amazing flavor and presentation. The venison was spectacular and the carrots were so much better than I expected. The only negative was the duck was closer to medium well than medium rare. The skin-on potatoes were a perfect side with the venison. We will definitely go back.

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  5. Michael

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Elegant space, open and upscale. Cocktails are inventive. Creative twists on classic dishes. I had the sablefish with chorizo crust and white beans, which was perfectly cooked and delicious. My partner had the steak frites which was also perfectly cooked. Service was excellent, though we did wait a bit to get the bill. A great choice for a date night or other special occasion.

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  6. Kelsey

    Tulsa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gretchen, Levi, Jenelly, Kara & Eric were phenomenal. They made my experience very homey and comfortable and I appreciate their service so much. Their care and attention to evey diner was truly inspiring. Thank you!!

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  7. KJ

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and excellent service. The menu has a good variety of options. The ambiance is inviting. The drink menu and wine list are favorable.

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  8. Erich

    VIP

    New York City

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We arrived at a cold and nearly empty restaurant. I left a $300 deposit for four guests a week prior using the Open table app. We asked the hostess NOT to sit us in a window seat as the restaurant was cold. She insisted on seating us at the window and stated the other tables were for reservations! Was my reservation at a lesser tier than the other guests?? Ten minutes later a manager finally moved us to a more appropriate table.Needless to say the supposed reserved tables remained empty most of the night. The Thanksgiving meal was cold and mediocre at best. Lest you think all was negative, our server, Kara, was delightful and, the cocktails, of which I needed a few, were excellent. This is in stark contrast to the Thanksgiving meal we enjoyed in 2022 at Proudfoot. That experience was what brought us back in 2024. The hostess at this restaurant needs a lesson in hospitality.

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  9. Doris

    Dallas

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very nice Thanksgiving lunch! It’s a beautiful place. Servers were perfect. Food delicious! Squash soup was fabulous. The turkey, gravy, potatoes, dressing, green beans and cranberry sauce were all way above good. And with a little bit of difference. Desserts perfect. Thanks.

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  10. Andrea

    Des Moines

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, great service. Order the pork belly burnt ends!

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Proudfoot & Bird is rated 4.7 stars by 689 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for Proudfoot & Bird

1000 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309-3400

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    10th Street
  • Area
    Des Moines
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, Vegetarian / Vegan, Steak
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    We have a parking garage connected to the hotel and street side parking nearby.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    James Richards
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
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