Best Restaurants in Des Moines

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

A menu featuring Nepalese dishes & a lunch buffet in a family-friendly space with traditional decor.

Casual American fare with a modern twist in a vibrant, sprawling sports bar with a rooftop deck.

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

American standards like burgers & steak, plus cocktails, at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown Hotel.

Vietnamese café with TV screen serving noodle soup, banh mi bread, bubble tea & other Asian dishes.

Candlelit dinner spot serving modern, wine-paired Southern Italian fare in a Victorian mansion.

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

Cozy American steak & seafood specialist with stone fireplaces, a full bar & a patio.

Unfussy Ecuadorian restaurant with a lunch buffet specializing in seafood dishes.

Low-key eatery offering Mediterranean eats plus TVs for sports, ample brews & an outdoor patio.

Unique pizzeria combining Asian-inspired toppings with traditional pizza in a former tiki bar setting. Known for creative combinations like Crab Rangoon pizza and tiki cocktails.

Prime cuts of beef, seafood & a large wine selection offered in an elegant, clubby setting.

Chain restaurant offering all-you-can-eat, customizable stir-fry dishes in an informal setting.