Best Lunch Restaurants in Downtown Des Moines

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1. Tupelo Honey - Des Moines

4.0

Excellent(664)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Southern • Des Moines

Booked 4 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!

2. Fresko

4.8

Exceptional(1179)

Price: Moderate

• Farm-to-table • Des Moines

Booked 28 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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3. In Confidence Speakeasy

4.6

Exceptional(19)

Price: Moderate

• Speakeasy • Des Moines

Booked 3 times today

For Large reservations or other inquiries please call 515-528-7733 x 4627 f=SPEAKEASY BAR IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN DES MOINESHotel Fort Des Moines brings the Prohibition-era feel to downtown Des Moines - In Confidence. Enjoy our hidden secret with a curated wine collection and crafted cocktails.Enjoy your downtime in a unique casual setting deserving of the Great Gatsby himself!

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4. Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Des Moines

4.6

Exceptional(203)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Des Moines

Booked 3 times today

Blue Sushi Sake Grill unites creative ingredients with energetic vibes, premium cold sake with happy moments to give you a fresh and fun new way to experience sushi. Our sushi and grill menus allow you to explore your sushi favorites in new and unexpected ways. We like to say that sushi is for sharing, and our menu encourages it. Order a spread of all your maki, nigiri and sashimi favs from the sushi bar, and throw in a few orders of starters from the grill. We'll stagger your plates so you can savor it all bite-by-bite, and maximize the sushi experience you've been craving all week. If you're not sure where to start, tour the menu during Happy Hour, where all our guest favorites — from our sushi, grill and drink menus — are available at an amazing value. We offer Happy Hour every day of the week at Blue Sushi Sake Grill!

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5. Louie's Wine Dive - Des Moines

4.5

Awesome(852)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Des Moines

Booked 3 times today

Louie’s Wine Dive serves lunch, happy hour and dinner daily and brunch on weekends. Award-winning food is created from local ingredients under the eye of formally trained chefs. Louie’s wine list and featured wineboard offer hard to find, quality focused selections. Louie’s offers a craft cocktail and local beer menu. Louie’s Wine Dive features a warm, casually elegant atmosphere. It's the place for food and wine lovers to be social!

6. Cooper's On 5th

4.9

Exceptional(132)

Price: Moderate

• American • West Des Moines

Booked 14 times today

Cooper’s on 5th is a great place for Lunch & Dinner. We have had the pleasure of being West Des Moines’ first Craft Cocktail Bar. Join us for our amazing food menu & award-winning cocktail program. Classic & Reimagined Americana comfort food paired with one of Des Moines’ original & highly awarded craft cocktail programs. Great beer, wine, and martinis.

7. Alba Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(404)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Des Moines

Booked 7 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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8. Park Street Kitchen

3.8

Excellent(72)

Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Des Moines

Park Street Kitchen & Bar, located in Hilton Des Moines Downtown is an all day dining concept featuring local ingredients and products, simply prepared and professionally served. The soul of this restaurant is anchored in the abundance of regional foods produced and raised locally. The menu features wholesome and hearty fare, using tried and true recipes and methods. Dine indoors or al fresco on our outdoor patio complete with string lights and a fireplace.

9. Eatery A

4.7

Exceptional(537)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Des Moines

Booked 24 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.

10. The Latin King

4.7

Exceptional(204)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Des Moines

Booked 8 times today

The Latin King restaurant was founded in 1947 by Rose and Jim Pigneri, who immigrated from Terravecchia, Italy to Des Moines. Rose and Jim wanted to bring authentic Italian fare to Des Moines and began this undertaking in earnest upon selling their home to finance the Latin King restaurant lease, which had previously operated as the Cinderella Sandwich Shop (circa 1930) and the Chanticleer Restaurant (circa 1937). Pigneri named the Latin King after New York City’s Latin Quarter and operated the Latin King for 35 years, notably taking only 10 days of vacation time during his tenure. Pigneri sold the Latin King to his third cousin Bob Tursi in 1983.

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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
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Iowa •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great bar! Only thing is we saw it was happy hour between 5-7pm but we got there at 645pm and was told it was over. Drinks were still great!
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In Confidence SpeakeasyPrice: Moderate• Speakeasy• Des Moines
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4.6
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Shelley
Nebraska •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Delicious as always! I dream about those crunchy cabbage rolls!!
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Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Des MoinesPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Des Moines
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4.6
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Laura
Chicago / Illinois •4 reviews
4.0
Dined on 18 Nov 2024
Enjoyed a work lunch. Meal was good. Was told by teammates who had the shrimp and grits the grits weren’t very flavorful but overall, we had a good experience and would return again.
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Tupelo Honey - Des MoinesPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Southern• Des Moines
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Julie
Kansas City / Kansas •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 Nov 2024
Dined on a Sunday afternoon. We had a party of 6. The server was very attentive and the pace was just right. We started off with the beignet and cheese curds. Both were excellent. Rum butter dipping sauce for the beignet was delish. The squeaky cheese were fried in a light batter which is how I like it. Had the eggs Benedict which was great. Also try the house rose wine.
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Louie's Wine Dive - Des MoinesPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Des Moines
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4.5

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25 restaurants available nearby

1. Tupelo Honey - Des Moines

2. Fresko

3. In Confidence Speakeasy

4. Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Des Moines

5. Louie's Wine Dive - Des Moines

6. Cooper's On 5th

7. Alba Restaurant

8. Park Street Kitchen

9. Eatery A

10. The Latin King

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