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- PPamIowa •3 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoWe drive every year from Iowa City to 801 for our anniversary dinner. No better place to celebrate! Best food atmosphere and service!More info801 Chophouse – Des MoinesPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown Des Moines•4.8
- PPatrickIowa •1 review4.0Dined 2 days agoToo loud and being seated next to the door and being blasted with cold air everytime the door was opened was no fun. Most likely not coming back.More infoThe Stuffed Olive - Des MoinesPrice: Moderate• American• Des Moines•4.7
- RRandalSan Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoIt was our first time atEatery A. We were greeted warmly and showed our seat immediately everyone was very friendly and kind and our waitress. Izzy, greated us within a minute of being seated and served us water immediately. She was attentive cleared the plates. Every time she came by the experience was a 10 out of 10 thank you.More infoEatery APrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Des Moines•4.7
- CconnievipAsheville / Western North Carolina •14 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoWe had a lovely brunch today after a long flight into town. The food was delicious, served very quickly and wonderfully presented. Our server was friendly and engaging. We were even able to sit in a booth to watch Hawkeye football. Highly recommend for people who are looking for healthy, delicious, gluten free options.More infoFreskoPrice: Moderate• Farm-to-table• Des Moines•4.8
- KKellyvipSan Francisco Bay Area •10 reviews4.0Dined on 20 Sept 2024This is a great surprise. The food was authentic and the server was excellent and explained all the food that was unfamiliar to us. They also had a very nice wine and drink selection. Would definitely recommend and return.More infoPanka Peruvian RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Peruvian• Des Moines•4.6
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Des Moines, Iowa, is a true metropolis of more than 200,000 people. There's more going on here than corn fields! You can enjoy small bites and wonderful cocktails on an elegant rooftop patio or a great steak at a top-notch steakhouse. No matter your dietary needs or taste preferences, you can find something just to your liking in Des Moines. Ethnic options include sushi, Vietnamese pho, a French bistro or an Italian pizza house. You can also enjoy great ethnic combinations such as crab rangoon pizza! Barbecue is a popular selection and loaded with slow, smoky flavor. Being landlocked doesn't have to mean you can't get seafood. Both Des Moines and West Des Moines offer delicious bounty from the ocean.
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Healthy restaurants located in Des Moines include Ruth's Chris Steak House - West Des Moines, Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - West Des Moines and HoQ
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Des Moines are Ruth's Chris Steak House - West Des Moines, Fresko and Bar Nico
Bottomless brunch in Des Moines is available at Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - West Des Moines, Fresko and Eatery A
The most romantic restaurant in Des Moines is Ruth's Chris Steak House - West Des Moines
Restaurants in Des Moines with a great view include Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - West Des Moines, Ruth's Chris Steak House - West Des Moines and The Stuffed Olive - Des Moines