Best Restaurants in Des Moines

Quirky hot spot with an open kitchen dishing up BBQ, Cajun & Caribbean fare plus a bar & live music.

Former location being replaced by Kura Revolving Sushi Bar.

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.

Upscale-casual Italian chain serving pasta, grilled dishes, pizza & cocktails amid Roman-ruin decor.

Colorful, upscale American restaurant & wine bar with reclaimed doors hanging from the ceiling.

Veteran restaurant serving American cuisine & pasta dishes in a classy space with a full bar.

Old-school neighborhood bar & eatery serving sandwiches & elevated American comfort food.

Straightforward daytime deli serving sandwiches, soups & salads in a casual, contemporary space.

Chill hangout with lots of TVs serving American comfort food with a twist & creative Moscow mules.

A small, neighborhood cocktail bar serving craft cocktails, unique wines & beer alongside homemade bites.

Japanese teppanyaki steakhouse where chefs portray comedians, jugglers & magicians while cooking.

Offbeat hot spot featuring myriad craft beers, creative Mexican-American eats & live music.

Roomy, laid-back eatery featuring food with Louisiana roots, TVs to catch the game & a deck.

Steaks, Italian dishes & cocktails served in upscale, supper club-like environs with a sleek bar.

Buzzy brewpub with a farm motif offering artisanal ales & comfort food, plus an outdoor patio & TVs.

Unassuming, minimalist establishment with Pan-Asian entrees, roll-up doors & a patio.

A health-focused restaurant specializing in organic acai bowls, smoothies, toasts and coffees using primarily organic, plant-based ingredients. The establishment focuses on providing innovative, flavorful options for on-the-go dining.