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Louie's Wine Dive - Des Moines, Des Moines, IA

Louie's Wine Dive - Des Moines

4.6
4.6
858 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 14 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Wine Bar, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (515) 777-3416
  • Website
    http://www.louieswinedive.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Louie's Wine Dive celebrates great wine, locally sourced cuisine and the joy of savored moments shared with friends. Host your next private event @ Louie's Wine Dive and allow us to bring our personal touch to your party.
  • Location
    4040 University Ave., Suite A, Des Moines, IA 50311
  • Area
    Des Moines
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Starters

  • Carnitas NachosUSD 13.75

    braised pork shoulder, artisan jack cheese, pico de gallo, pickled red onions, salsa verde, lime crema, corn tortilla chips

    • Crisp Pecan Brussels SproutsUSD 10.50

      brussels, candied pecan, sweet serrano sauce, sprinkled parmesan, green onion

      Salad

      • Blackened Salmon SaladUSD 19.50

        Arugula, crispy shallots, pickled carrots, cucumbers, capers, buttermilk dressing

        • Emily's Apple Harvest SaladUSD 16.00

          Field greens, grilled chicken breast, bacon, gala apples, Goat cheese, spiced pecans, sun-dried cranberries, balsamic vinaigrette

          Sandwiches

          • Honey Butter Chicken SandwichUSD 15.00

            grilled chicken, havarti cheese, lettuce, bacon, tomatoes, brioche bun, sea salt fries; Gluten-free option

            • Funky Chicken SandwichUSD 16.00

              buttermilk fried chicken, havarti cheese, homemade pickles, field greens, sriracha aioli, brioche bun, sea salt fries; Gluten-free option

              Pasta

              • 4 Pork GnocchiUSD 20.75

                house-made gnocchi, prosciutto, italian sausage, bacon, pork shoulder, red wine cream sauce, baguette

                • TortelloniUSD 18.25

                  Five cheese blend, pesto cream, roasted peppers, kale, parmesan

                  Entrees

                  • Champagne Fish & ChipsUSD 18.25

                    Champagne and rice flour battered alaskan cod, aioli, sea salt fries

                    • Pan Seared SalmonUSD 25.25

                      curry rub Chilean salmon, roasted red peppers, quinoa, poblano cauliflower puree

                      Last updated: 1 February 2022

                      What 858 people are saying

                      Overall ratings and reviews

                      Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                      4.6
                      4.6 based on recent ratings
                      • 4.5Food
                      • 4.7Service
                      • 4.6Ambience
                      • 4.4Value

                      Noise • Moderate

                      Loved For

                      • Iowa

                        Great for brunch

                      • Iowa

                        Innovative

                      • Iowa

                        Hot spot

                      • Iowa

                        Neighbourhood gem

                      • Iowa

                        Great for fine wines

                      • Iowa

                        Great for outdoor dining

                      • Iowa

                        Romantic

                      • Iowa

                        Good for special occasions

                      • Iowa

                        Lively

                      • Des Moines

                        Innovative

                      • Des Moines

                        Good for groups

                      • Des Moines

                        Hot spot

                      • Des Moines

                        Neighbourhood gem

                      • Des Moines

                        Great for fine wines

                      • Des Moines

                        Great for outdoor dining

                      • Des Moines

                        Romantic

                      • Des Moines

                        Good for special occasions

                      • Des Moines

                        Lively

                      Review summary

                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                      Louie's Wine Dive in Des Moines offers a delightful experience with "wonderful service," a diverse menu, and "great food." The restaurant shines during happy hour, providing a relaxing atmosphere with "excellent" options like gluten-free cheese curds. While occasional service hiccups occur, the overall charm and quality make it a local favorite.

                      858 Reviews

                      1. John

                        VIP

                        Des Moines

                        28 reviews

                        5.0

                        28 reviews

                        Dined 1 day ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        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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                      2. Angela

                        Des Moines

                        1 review

                        5.0

                        1 review

                        Dined 3 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Our server/head bartender was exceptionally kind and attentive. The food was delicious, the atmosphere friendly. Chuck made our night special, though. Thanks, Chuck!

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                      3. Kathy

                        Des Moines

                        1 review

                        2.0

                        1 review

                        Dined on 25 January 2025

                        1. Overall 2
                        2. Food 2
                        3. Service 2
                        4. Ambience 3
                        Not great. A series of mishaps including forgetting to cook our ticket, forgetting food items that should have been included, and generally not particularly appealing food that wasn’t worth the premium. It looked sloppy and was nothing special at all.
                        Louie's Wine Dive - Des MoinesResponded on 30 January 2025
                        We're truly sorry to hear about your experience. This is not the standard we strive for, and we appreciate your feedback. We’ll be addressing these issues with our team to ensure better service and quality moving forward. We hope you'll give us another chance to make it right!

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                      4. Jill

                        Des Moines

                        1 review

                        5.0

                        1 review

                        Dined on 11 January 2025

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 2
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Wait staff was wonderful. Food left quite a bit To be desired. My noodle dish had very little flavor. We ordered dessert and they were not cooked on the inside.
                        Louie's Wine Dive - Des MoinesResponded on 14 January 2025
                        Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the service but sorry to hear about the food. We'll address this with our team to ensure a better experience next time.

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                      5. Dale

                        Des Moines

                        25 reviews

                        5.0

                        25 reviews

                        Dined on 10 January 2025

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Louie’s is our go to place if we want excellence in all areas of Dining . We went there for happy hour on Friday and what a great way to end the week. Relaxing able to easily talk cheerful great wait staff food was wonderful the total package. 
                        Louie's Wine Dive - Des MoinesResponded on 14 January 2025
                        Thank you for making Louie’s your go-to spot! We're so glad you enjoyed a relaxing happy hour with great food and service. See you again soon!

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                      6. Courtnay

                        Des Moines

                        3 reviews

                        5.0

                        3 reviews

                        Dined on 31 December 2024

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        10/10 as usual! Louie’s routinely knocks it out of the park and never disappoints. Francine was a fun and easy server and it was a great start to our New Years Eve!
                        Louie's Wine Dive - Des MoinesResponded on 14 January 2025
                        Thank you for the amazing review! We're thrilled to hear Louie’s delivered once again, and that Francine made your New Year's Eve extra special. See you next time!

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                      7. Lori

                        Des Moines

                        1 review

                        5.0

                        1 review

                        Dined on 27 December 2024

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Loved having so many gluten free options! Great staff and good variety on menu.
                        Louie's Wine Dive - Des MoinesResponded on 14 January 2025
                        Thank you! We're glad you enjoyed our gluten-free options and menu variety. Hope to see you again soon!

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                      8. Paul

                        Orange County

                        1 review

                        5.0

                        1 review

                        Dined on 22 December 2024

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Great restaurant, very good food, and wonderful service! I will come back again!
                        Louie's Wine Dive - Des MoinesResponded on 14 January 2025
                        Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed the food and service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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                      9. Andrea

                        Chicago

                        3 reviews

                        5.0

                        3 reviews

                        Dined on 5 December 2024

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Always have great food and great service when I am there. Last night Chuck was very welcoming and we had a great time.
                        Louie's Wine Dive - Des MoinesResponded on 12 December 2024
                        Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled you always enjoy the food and service. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Chuck—he'll be delighted! Looking forward to seeing you again soon!

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                      10. Kenneth

                        Des Moines

                        6 reviews

                        5.0

                        6 reviews

                        Dined on 4 December 2024

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        My favorite place to visit in Des Moines. Incredibly charming and wonderful experience every time I go. Hyvee next door is fun for wine drunk grocery shopping afterwards.
                        Louie's Wine Dive - Des MoinesResponded on 5 December 2024
                        Thank you for making us your favorite spot in Des Moines! We’re so glad you always have a wonderful experience—and we love the post-dinner Hyvee tradition!

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                      FAQs

                      Louie's Wine Dive - Des Moines does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Louie's Wine Dive - Des Moines also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (515) 777-3416.

                      Louie's Wine Dive - Des Moines is rated 4.6 stars by 858 OpenTable diners.

                      Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                      Make a booking

                      2 people
                      7:00 pm
                      Booked 14 times today

                      Order delivery or takeout

                      Google Map for Louie's Wine Dive - Des Moines

                      4040 University Ave., Suite A, Des Moines, IA 50311

                      Dining areas

                      Additional information

                      • Area
                        Des Moines
                      • Hours of Operation
                        Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
                      • Price
                        $30 and under
                      • Cuisines
                        Contemporary American, Wine Bar, American
                      • Dining style
                        Casual Dining
                      • Dress code
                        Casual Dress
                      • Parking details
                        Public Parking
                      • Payment Options
                        AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                      • Additional
                        Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                      • Website
                        http://www.louieswinedive.com/
                      • Phone number
                        (515) 777-3416
                      • Private party facilities
                        Louie's Wine Dive celebrates great wine, locally sourced cuisine and the joy of savored moments shared with friends. Host your next private event @ Louie's Wine Dive and allow us to bring our personal touch to your party.

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