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Honey Dusted Fried Chicken - Tupelo Honey - Des Moines, Des Moines, IA

Tupelo Honey - Des Moines

4.5
4.5
686 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary Southern
665 Grand Ave, Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50309

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2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Southern, American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 11:00–20:00 Fri 11:00–20:30 Sat 09:00–20:30 Sun 09:00–20:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 09:00–15:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    AJ Briggs

Experiences

  • $10 Cluck 'n Burger Special

    US$10.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Get a smash burger OR buttermilk fried chicken tenders, plus french fries and a fountain drink for just $10 every Tuesday! Available in-store only from 3PM to close.
    $10 Cluck 'n Burger Special photo
  • Chicken Fried Love

    Multiple dates available
    Join us on Fridays beginning at 3PM for BOGO chicken entrees! Order any chicken entree, and get a second of your choice for free. Valid for dine-in only.
    Chicken Fried Love photo

What 686 people are saying

Tupelo Honey - Des Moines reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Iowa

    Great for brunch

  • Iowa

    Child-friendly

  • Iowa

    Innovative

  • Iowa

    Great for scenic views

  • Des Moines

    Innovative

  • Des Moines

    Good for groups

  • Des Moines

    Hot spot

  • Des Moines

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Des Moines

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tupelo Honey in Des Moines offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing" food and "fabulous" service. Customers rave about the sweet & spicy chicken sandwich, harvest bowl, and southern comfort food. While a few mention slower service and temperature issues, the overall atmosphere and varied menu make it a "fun place" to visit.
686 Reviews
  1. Chelsy

    Des Moines2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Melissa did an amazing job on our party! It was my 40th birthday and she took great care of us. I’ve never had better chicken tenders my daughter says! The food was exceptional! I loved the green fried tomatoes.

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  2. Barb

    Caribbean1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food😃 good service. Food came quickly Chicken poblano soup is amazing!

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  3. Brittany

    Des Moines2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 5 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    customer service was good, but took awhile to get service. Tables were sat after us getting help first…. food and drinks made it worth it.
    Tupelo Honey - Des MoinesResponded on 7 April 2025
    Hello Brittany, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Tupelo Honey - Des Moines. We're pleased to hear that you found our customer service good and enjoyed our food and drinks. However, we're sorry to hear about the longer wait time you experienced. We strive to provide efficient service and we'll certainly take your feedback into account as we continue to improve our guests' experiences. We appreciate your patience and hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon. Best regards, Tupelo Honey - Des Moines Management Team

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  4. Jason

    Omaha3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Samantha was amazing tonight, energetic, kind and welcoming for our table. Would come back again especially thanks to her!
    Tupelo Honey - Des MoinesResponded on 7 April 2025
    I sent over the review to Sam immediately, we hope to see you again soon!

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  5. Jennifer

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was great and Melissa was fantastic, food was exceptional !
    Tupelo Honey - Des MoinesResponded on 7 April 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Jennifer! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time at Tupelo Honey - Des Moines. Your kind words about our food and service are greatly appreciated. We strive to provide exceptional experiences for our guests, and it's wonderful to know we hit the mark with you. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Des Moines2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10 food was AMAZING, Would definitely recommend the sweet & spicy chicken sandwich, and the Sweet & spicy waffles were soo good! Our favorite go to place
    Tupelo Honey - Des MoinesResponded on 7 April 2025
    Thanks for visiting us at Tupelo Honey - Des Moines! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the sweet & spicy chicken sandwich and the Sweet & spicy waffles. It's always a pleasure to hear our guests love our food. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We appreciate your high ratings and look forward to serving you again soon.

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  7. Bruce

    Des Moines17 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 4 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I’m from the south; Atlanta, New Orleans and more. Went here to check out the southern cuisine. Flavors were OK, food ( fried chicken and fried green tomatoes were overcooked. Price versus quality was too much…

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  8. Shannon VIP

    Des Moines12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    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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  9. Lizzie

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and quick. Service was also amazing

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  10. Steve

    Des Moines2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Our experience here was disappointing. Mixed drink order was incorrect and it took 2 attempts for bartender to correct it Appetizer was ordinary. We dined at 7:00 PM and they were out of some menu items already. Chicken was good, but not enough to overcome a lackluster experience

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FAQs

Tupelo Honey - Des Moines offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (515) 513-5922.

Tupelo Honey - Des Moines is rated 4.5 stars by 686 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Tupelo Honey - Des Moines

665 Grand Ave, Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50309

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Des Moines
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 11:00–20:00 Fri 11:00–20:30 Sat 09:00–20:30 Sun 09:00–20:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 09:00–15:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Southern, American, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    AJ Briggs
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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