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AnkenyDes MoinesGrimes

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CharmingGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunchGreat for craft beer

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14 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Sterling's - Ankeny restaurant

1. Sterling's - Ankeny

3.6

Very Good(16)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Ankeny

Please do not contact the phone number listed in this profile. Sterling's is a casual dining experience that is great for the entire family. Positioned in the central hub of B&B Theatres, grab dinner before you bowl, play in the arcade, or watch a movie. Indoor and outdoor seating available with plenty of board games for all to enjoy. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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2. Wasabi - Ankeny

4.8

Exceptional(64)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Des Moines

Booked 3 times today

Wasabi serves the highest quality sushi and Asian dishes in the Des Moines area.Hours of Operation:Monday thru Thursday 11:00am to 9:30pm.Friday and Saturday 11:00am to 10:30pm.Sunday 11:00am to 9:00pm.Social Hour Monday thru Friday 3pm - 6pm.

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3. 30hop Ankeny

4.6

Exceptional(7)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Ankeny

Booked 4 times today

At 30hop there is an unmistakable energy the moment you walk through our doors. We revel in being unique yet approachable providing constantly rotating craft beers, crave-able menu items, and an atmosphere that’s all about celebrating the good times!Visit us in Ankeny, Coralville, or Cedar Rapids. Locations in Omaha and Kansas City coming soon!

A photo of Louie's Wine Dive - Des Moines restaurant

4. Louie's Wine Dive - Des Moines

4.6

Exceptional(858)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Des Moines

Booked 14 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!

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5. Tupelo Honey - Des Moines

4.3

Awesome(674)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Southern • Des Moines

Booked 18 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! We are currently closed on Monday's

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6. Eatery A

4.8

Exceptional(551)

$$$$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.

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7. Proudfoot & Bird

4.8

Exceptional(703)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Global, International • Des Moines

Booked 8 times today

Fine Dining in every aspect. Proudfoot & Bird, named after the original Hotel Fort Des Moines architects, pays homage to the glamorous days of years past with every detail. Adorned with stunning marble tables, intricate gold ceiling inlay, plush soft seating, and grand circular bar we have recreated a time that was filled with elegance, extravagance, and indulgence. Housed in the historic Hotel Fort Des Moines, we have taken every step possible to protect a valued piece of Des Moines’ cherished history. Two semi-private areas available, seating eight and ten guests respectfully.

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8. Park Street Kitchen

3.7

Very Good(76)

$$$$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.

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9. Destination Grille

4.8

Exceptional(390)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Grimes

Booked 12 times today

Welcome to Destination Grille. A contemporary, upscale yet casual restaurant that reminds us of travels and destinations around the globe. We are an experience like non-other! Please join us Monday through Saturday from 11am-9pm and Sundays 11am-8pm. Don't forget to join us for a night cap Fridays and Saturdays, our bars remain open until 11pm on both levels! We have a lot of options with a fabulous ambience on each level, but it can be overwhelming your first time, please call if you have any questions!

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10. Fresko

4.7

Exceptional(1209)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Farm-to-table • Des Moines

Booked 19 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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JohnVIP
Iowa •28 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
It was another great Sunday evening at Louie’s Wine Dive. The food and service was great , but the jazz duo was amazing. You can’t experience this kind of music experience at a restaurant anywhere else in Des Moines …especially on a Sunday night. I encourage you to experience the food and wonderful jazz!
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Louie's Wine Dive - Des MoinesPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Des Moines
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4.6
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Evy
Iowa •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We’ve eaten here three times and it seems to get better and better. It was Valentine’s Day so it was very busy. Our server was efficient and polite. The variety of the menu always surprises me as Tupelo Honey is best known for their fried chicken and southern comfort food. I had the grain bowl and the spiced pumpkin bisque. I could have licked my bowl, the soup was that good. Several people in our party had the meat loaf and that also did not disappoint. The smothered chicken was another winner! I highly recommend this restaurant.
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Tupelo Honey - Des MoinesPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Southern• Des Moines
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4.3
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MikeVIP
Iowa •59 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 Nov 2024
Great service by Lexie, food and ambience always great.
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Wasabi - AnkenyPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Des Moines
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4.8
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Debra
Iowa •1 review
5.0
Dined on 18 Oct 2024
Excellent beer options and the food was awesome. Highly recommend!
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30hop AnkenyPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Ankeny
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4.6
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Andy
Iowa •1 review
5.0
Dined on 28 Sept 2024
Excellent Pizza. Very friendly staff. Highly recommend.
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Sterling's - AnkenyPrice: Moderate• American• Ankeny
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3.6

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