The 10 Best Des Moines Restaurants

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801 Chophouse

228 Reviews

$$$$, American, Steakhouse

Splash

233 Reviews

$$$$, American, Seafood

Proof

102 Reviews

$$$$, American, European

$$$$, Italian

$, American, Bar, Pub

High Life Lounge

77 Reviews

$, American, Bar, Pub

$, Asian, Vietnamese

$, Pizza

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Centro Restaurant

777 Reviews

$$ - $$$, Italian, American

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Django Restaurant

357 Reviews

$$ - $$$, French

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Eatery/A

216 Reviews

$$ - $$$, American, Bar, Pizza

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801 Chophouse

228 Reviews

$$$$, American, Steakhouse

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Smokey D's BBQ

565 Reviews

$$ - $$$, American, Barbecue

Centro Restaurant

777 Reviews

$$ - $$$, Italian, American

Fong's Pizza

613 Reviews

$$ - $$$, Pizza, Asian

Skip's

241 Reviews

$$ - $$$, American

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Smokey D's BBQ

565 reviews

#1 of 481 Restaurants in Des Moines

$$ - $$$ American Barbecue Gluten Free Options

“The best barbecue ever” 20/08/2017
“Outstanding 'Cue” 17/08/2017

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Centro Restaurant

777 reviews

#2 of 481 Restaurants in Des Moines

$$ - $$$ Italian American Vegetarian Friendly Vegan Options Gluten Free Options

“Can't miss with the pizza - hope to go bac...” 18/08/2017
“I was happy at my first sniff” 17/08/2017

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Fong's Pizza

613 reviews

#3 of 481 Restaurants in Des Moines

$$ - $$$ Pizza Asian Vegetarian Friendly Vegan Options Gluten Free Options

“Fun place” 21/08/2017
“Weekend away” 19/08/2017

Skip's

241 reviews

#4 of 481 Restaurants in Des Moines

$$ - $$$ American Vegetarian Friendly Gluten Free Options

“Just skip the other places!” 17/08/2017
“BEST SMALL COZY RESTAURANT !” 10/08/2017

Zombie Burger + Drink Lab

1,259 reviews

#5 of 481 Restaurants in Des Moines

$$ - $$$ American Bar Gluten Free Options Vegetarian Friendly

“Everything was great” 20/08/2017
“Amazing eats!” 11/08/2017

Django Restaurant

357 reviews

#6 of 481 Restaurants in Des Moines

$$ - $$$ French Vegetarian Friendly Gluten Free Options

“Good lunch spot, quiet.” 18/08/2017
“Night Out” 16/08/2017

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Flying Mango

278 reviews

#7 of 481 Restaurants in Des Moines

$$ - $$$ Barbecue American Cajun & Creole Gluten Free Options Vegetarian Friendly

“Best brisket and cornbread in Des Moines” 20/08/2017
“Best drinks ever...food was great too” 19/08/2017

El Bait Shop

199 reviews

#8 of 481 Restaurants in Des Moines

$ American Bar Pub

“Great beer and food” 25/07/2017
“Good Beer, Good Food” 22/07/2017

Jethro's BBQ

548 reviews

#9 of 481 Restaurants in Des Moines

$$ - $$$ American Bar Barbecue Gluten Free Options

“Right up there at the top” 16/08/2017
“Meat, meat, meat!” 21/07/2017

Eatery/A

216 reviews

#10 of 481 Restaurants in Des Moines

$$ - $$$ American Bar Pizza International Mediterranean Healthy Vegetarian Friendly Vegan Options Gluten Free Options

“Go for the Pizza!” 17/08/2017
“great pre-concert venue” 15/08/2017

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Buzzard Billy's

218 reviews

#11 of 481 Restaurants in Des Moines

$$ - $$$ American Bar Cajun & Creole Gluten Free Options

“Great food and the price was right.” 19/08/2017
“Fun Restaurant” 30/07/2017

Tursi's Latin King Restaurant

277 reviews

#12 of 481 Restaurants in Des Moines

$$ - $$$ Italian Vegetarian Friendly Gluten Free Options

“Loved by the locals - join the love fest” 18/08/2017
“Where the locals eat” 16/07/2017

Johnny's Italian Steakhouse

289 reviews

#13 of 481 Restaurants in Des Moines

$$ - $$$ Steakhouse Italian American Gluten Free Options

“Bite to eat” 19/08/2017
“Welcoming.” 05/08/2017

The Cheese Shop

136 reviews

#14 of 481 Restaurants in Des Moines

$$ - $$$ American

“for cheese lovers” 08/08/2017
“Fun Lunch” 03/07/2017

Exile Brewing Company

240 reviews

#15 of 481 Restaurants in Des Moines

$$ - $$$ American Bar Pub Gluten Free Options

“Lunch and flight” 07/07/2017
“Tried the dining room” 15/06/2017

Iowa Taproom

97 reviews

#16 of 481 Restaurants in Des Moines

$$ - $$$ American Bar Pub Vegetarian Friendly

“Good meal after the state fair” 15/08/2017
“Great outdoor seating!” 12/08/2017

Bubba

76 reviews

#17 of 481 Restaurants in Des Moines

$$ - $$$ American Bar Vegetarian Friendly

“Recommended” 19/08/2017
“Comfort food late lunch” 09/08/2017

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801 Chophouse

228 reviews

#18 of 481 Restaurants in Des Moines

$$$$ American Steakhouse Gluten Free Options

“Da Bomb” 29/07/2017
“love the steaks” 16/07/2017

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Americana Restaurant and Lounge

210 reviews

#19 of 481 Restaurants in Des Moines

$$ - $$$ American Steakhouse Bar Seafood Gluten Free Options Vegetarian Friendly

“Sunday brunch” 23/07/2017
“Good Food and Reasonable Prices” 20/07/2017

Hessen Haus

203 reviews

#20 of 481 Restaurants in Des Moines

$$ - $$$ German Bar European Pub Central European

“Das Boot” 29/07/2017
“Great Lunch!” 21/07/2017

RoCA

79 reviews

#21 of 481 Restaurants in Des Moines

$$ - $$$ American Bar Pub Gluten Free Options

“What a great place!” 29/07/2017
“Fun, Funky, and Great!” 08/07/2017

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Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Co.

261 reviews

#22 of 481 Restaurants in Des Moines

$$ - $$$ American Brew Pub Bar Fusion Vegetarian Friendly Gluten Free Options

“Good food & beer” 17/08/2017
“Good food on Court Ave.” 26/07/2017

High Life Lounge

77 reviews

#23 of 481 Restaurants in Des Moines

$ American Bar Pub

“Wonderful Broasted Chicken” 03/08/2017
“The Fonz would have enjoyed this” 28/06/2017

Alba

146 reviews

#24 of 481 Restaurants in Des Moines

$$ - $$$ American Vegetarian Friendly Gluten Free Options Vegan Options

“"DIVINE "” 30/07/2017
“Great Burger and Cocktails” 12/07/2017

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Simon's J Benjamin's

88 reviews

#25 of 481 Restaurants in Des Moines

$$ - $$$ Italian American Pizza Vegetarian Friendly

“Best kept secret in Des Moines” 12/08/2017
“Very nice place” 01/08/2017

Guru BBQ

64 reviews

#26 of 481 Restaurants in Des Moines

$$ - $$$ American Bar Barbecue Vegetarian Friendly Gluten Free Options

“Surprisingly Good!” 30/07/2017
“Pretty good” 29/06/2017

Gateway Market & Cafe

67 reviews

#27 of 481 Restaurants in Des Moines

$$ - $$$ American Cafe Vegetarian Friendly Vegan Options Gluten Free Options

“Food Heaven” 31/07/2017
“Something for everyone” 24/07/2017

Malo

165 reviews

#28 of 481 Restaurants in Des Moines

$$ - $$$ Mexican Latin Southwestern Spanish Gluten Free Options Vegetarian Friendly

“Great always” 08/08/2017
“Great taste, overpriced” 02/05/2017

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Royal Mile

149 reviews

#29 of 481 Restaurants in Des Moines

$$ - $$$ Bar British Pub

“Good Atmosphere , good food” 10/08/2017
“Authentic with excellent beer and food” 08/07/2017

Woody's Smoke Shack

78 reviews

#30 of 481 Restaurants in Des Moines

$$ - $$$ American Barbecue Gluten Free Options

“Good Q” 12/08/2017
“Doesn't disappoint” 05/08/2017

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