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1. Alba Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(404)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Des Moines
Booked 8 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.
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2. Bar Nico
4.7
Exceptional(79)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Des Moines
Booked 3 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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3. 801 Chophouse – Des Moines
4.8
Exceptional(3169)
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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4. Fresko
4.8
Exceptional(1179)
Price: Moderate
• Farm-to-table • Des Moines
Booked 24 times today
“Fresko” meaning “fresh” inspires our creation of seasonal menus made from locally sourced ingredients. Fresko makes natural food from the bounty of Iowa farms whenever possible. The culinary team prepares product from start to finish applying natural time honored techniques with care at every step. This enriches the flavorful and nutritious product we serve and benefits our community. Fresko believes we are what we eat and eating well means living well.Fresko features a splendid assortment of original cocktails with a deep spirits menu and a beer program with sixteen beers on tap in addition to bottles and cans. Fresko's wine menu focuses on quality selections at a great value to our guests.
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5. The Stuffed Olive - Des Moines
4.7
Exceptional(774)
Price: Moderate
• American • Des Moines
Booked 38 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!
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6. Mulberry Street Tavern
4.6
Exceptional(558)
Price: Expensive
• American • Des Moines
Booked 10 times today
Mulberry Street Tavern brings a fresh yet nostalgic vibe to Downtown Des Moines. Once a hub for the city transit, it is now adorned with rich woods, leather, and a zinc bar that create a warm and timeless social destination. The open-hearth kitchen produces shareable worldly tavern fare, hearty entrees and, hands down, the best burger in Des Moines. Enjoy perfect classic cocktails, eclectic award-winning wines, and interesting regional and foreign beers on draught.
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7. Proudfoot & Bird
4.7
Exceptional(678)
Price: Very Expensive
• Global, International • Des Moines
Booked 6 times today
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.
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8. Eatery A
4.7
Exceptional(537)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Des Moines
Booked 29 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.
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9. Tupelo Honey - Des Moines
4.0
Excellent(664)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Southern • Des Moines
Booked 6 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!
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10. Splash Seafood Bar and Grill
4.6
Exceptional(1954)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown Des Moines
Booked 8 times today
DiRoNA award winning Splash Seafood Bar & Grill serves only the freshest seafood flown in daily and expertly prepared in both traditional and contemporary styles. Splash Seafood bar and Grill also serve the Midwest's finest cuts of steaks and chops with the same care as they give the seafood. Be pampered by the highly experienced wait staff in one of Des Moines most unique and elegant dining rooms surrounded by whimsical wall murals as well as 9 large salt water aquariums. Splash Seafood offers an extensive wine list, recognized with an Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator, as well as a full bar specializing in tropical drinks. Also enjoy a more laid back atmosphere in the raw bar, Splash Oyster Bar & Seafood Market, just across the hallway from Splash Seafood. Enjoy all the fresh oysters and shellfish that the raw bar has to offer as well as the full menu from Splash Seafood. Also be sure to take advantage of the raw bars Seafood Market to enjoy the freshest seafood at home.

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  • Pam
    Iowa •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We drive every year from Iowa City to 801 for our anniversary dinner. No better place to celebrate! Best food atmosphere and service!
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    801 Chophouse – Des MoinesPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown Des Moines
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    4.8
  • Patrick
    Iowa •1 review
    4.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Too 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.
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    The Stuffed Olive - Des MoinesPrice: Moderate• American• Des Moines
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    4.7
  • connievip
    Asheville / Western North Carolina •14 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We 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.
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    FreskoPrice: Moderate• Farm-to-table• Des Moines
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    4.8
  • Erin
    Greater Boston •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Alba consistently delivers a high quality dining experience. Des Moines best restaurant in my book. Really excellent food! The only thing I don’t love is all the hard surfaces makes it loud when it’s busy.
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    Alba RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Des Moines
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    4.8
  • steve
    San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 16, 2024
    Food and cocktails (which are never cloyingly over-sweet as is common in DSM) are consistently well-balanced and excellent in every respect. My lovely dining companion, an amazing cook in her own right, loves it here, and trust me, that is a very high bar. Only demerit in my opinion is the loud Manhattan-esque techno music that makes it hard to hear people. The younger and less curmudgeonly might love that , though. We will go back.
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    Bar NicoPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Des Moines
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    4.7

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