How many restaurants in West Des Moines does Des Moines Insider list?

As of 2026-10-01, 81. By Google star rating, the highest rated are Kikka Sushi (5.0), The Toasted Cone (5.0), Barrio Burrito Bar (4.8), El Toreado Restaurant Bar & Grill . EP True (4.8) and HiFi Brew Lounge (4.8).

What kinds of food do West Des Moines restaurants serve?

By the first cuisine each listing records, the most common are American (18), Bar & Grill (10), Steakhouse (7), Mexican (6), Japanese (5) and Italian (4). A place can record more than one cuisine; only the first is counted here.

Why is a restaurant in West Des Moines missing from this list?

This page lists restaurants in the Des Moines Insider directory whose city or address is West Des Moines. Restaurants marked closed, or announced but not yet open, are left out. A place that is not listed is not in the directory yet.

Restaurants in West Des Moines

The Des Moines Insider restaurant directory lists 81 restaurants in West Des Moines right now. The list below shows 12 of them, read from the directory live and ordered by rating, and each name opens that restaurant's own page with the address, hours, price range and links the directory holds for it. Closed restaurants and ones that are announced but not yet open are left out.

Restaurants in West Des Moines

Faustinos Breakfast & Tacos

New West Des Moines location offering Mexican breakfast menu with omelets stuffed with fajitas, birria, or carnitas; chilaquiles; and breakfast tacos. After 2:30 p.m., shifts to tacos and signature dishes for late lunch or dinner. Family-friendly vibe with playful wall art.

2800 University Ave., Suite 400, West Des Moines, IA$

Mexican

Bonchon

Bonchon means "my hometown" in Korean. True to its original roots, Bonchon is a family-friendly establishment, offering an affordable casual dining experience along with a lively atmosphere. Bonchon's unique Signature Korean Fried Chicken and Asian Fusion dishes keeps Bonchon lovers craving for more. Join us! We are known for our crunchy double-fried chicken, signature sauces, and Korean comfort food.

6880 EP True Pkwy Unit 104, West Des Moines, IA 50266, USA$$

Korean

Purveyor Restaurant & Wine Market

From Michael LaValle and LaValle Hospitality Group. Polished dining room with curated wine bar featuring wines on tap by glass or growler. Thoughtful small plates, salads, flatbreads and seasonal entrées. Retail component for bottle purchases.

The Meridian, 7001 Westown Parkway, Suite 100, West Des Moines, IA$$$

American (Contemporary)

The Kitchen DSM at The Hall

Opened May 2019 in Iowa's only food and beverage hall (opened 2017). Features rotating lineup of local food trucks, caterers, and guest chefs. Used as training facility for at-risk youth and adults. Portion of profits supports alleviating poverty, homelessness and hunger in Central Iowa.

Valley Junction, West Des Moines, IA$$

Various/Rotating Menu