HoQ

Name: HoQ
Address: 303 E 5th Street, Des Moines, IA, United States, 50309
Telephone: (515) 244-1213
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

356 Reviews

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

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2 people

1 Jan 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 3 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Healthy

Welcome to Hoq Restaurant! Experience delicious, sustainable farm-to-table dining in the historic East Village of Des Moines.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(515) 244-1213
Website
http://hoqtable.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Suman Hoque
Private party facilities
We have one private dining room. It seats up to 35 people and holds up to 60 people for a reception. Please visit hoqtable.com for more information on private events and booking at HoQ.

Location
303 E 5th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Area
Downtown Des Moines
Cross Street
E 5th and Walnut
Parking details
Street Parking as well as a parking garage directly behind our building.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Chef Soup**USD 11.00
Changes seasonally
Chicken & Rice SoupUSD 11.00
Free-range chicken, rice, seasonal vegetables
Hummus & Naan**USD 7.00
Local garbanzo bean hummus, house naan bread
Green Salad**USD 13.00
Local salad greens, grilled vegetables, shaved seasonal vegetables, French lentil falafel, local cheddar, house vinaigrette

Entrees

Grass-Fed Beef Burger*USD 19.00
Ebersole Cattle Co. beef, local greens, local tomato jam, local sautéed onion, house pickles, organic house-made brioche bun; side salad
Salmon on Sweet BunUSD 17.00
Wild Alaskan salmon patty, rosemary aioli, local cabbage, organic house-made sweet bun; side salad
Free-Range Chicken BurritoUSD 17.00
Locally raised chicken, local black beans, basmati rice, house hot sauce, yogurt crema, local cheddar, house-made flour tortilla; side salad
Momtaz Vegan BowlUSD 17.00
Fried rice and lentils, grilled seasonal vegetables, mom's spiced potatoes and chickpeas
Tandoori Tofu & Falafel BowlUSD 18.00
Local Tandoori-spiced tofu, lentil falafel, basmati rice, seasonal vegetables, lemon
Grilled Cheese & SoupUSD 16.00
Local vegetables, Milton Creamery white cheddar, house-made brioche bread; with a bowl of chef soup
Mediterranean BowlUSD 17.00
French lentil falafel, roasted seasonal vegetables, Israeli couscous, olives, local greens, parsley, Milton Creamery quark cheese, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil
Chef Suman's BowlUSD 18.00
Local greens, grilled seasonal vegetables, free-range poached egg, shaved local vegetables, house hummus, house-made lamb sausage, lemon juice, herb oil
- VegetarianUSD 13.00
Chef Santiago's FeatureUSD 19.00
Rotating daily special

What 356 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Iowa
Healthy
Des Moines
Healthy
Des Moines
Neighbourhood gem
Des Moines
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

HoQ offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service" in a fantastic atmosphere. Known for its local, sustainably sourced menu, it celebrates Iowa foods with flair. Guests rave about the Mediterranean bowl and pierogies. Despite minor service quirks, it's a "gem of a restaurant."

356 Reviews

C
Christie
VIP
Des Moines
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We’ve eaten here numerous times in the past. Including last NYE, where we had our first bad experience. Service unorganized and slow. Bar was incredibly slow. The hostess ultimately started intervening as several tables around us were clearly frustrated. We attributed it to staffing and how busy it was and decided to try again this year. The good was good. Not sure if the ravioli starter was supposed to be cold or not but still tasted good. The food runners gave our table of 3 one charcuterie board. The table of 2 next to us each got one. Same thing happened with dessert. We questioned it and our waiter said it was correct. We barely saw our server all night. Never asked if we wanted a drink from the bar other than the pairings. We couldn’t have asked because he was not around. He eventually cleared our desserts, our drinks were all empty. Didn’t ask if we wanted anything else to drink and then disappeared so we sat there waiting for our bill for a long time. We were really disappointed with the experience for what we spent. Really hoped it would be better this year but wasn’t. Again, food is great. Service is poor. Slow, unorganized, not engaged.
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Jennifer
Des Moines
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Overall, it wasn’t worth the money. The dishes lacked flavor and were poorly conceptualized. Wine pairings were good.
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Rebecca
Des Moines
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The service and ambience were good. Unfortunately the food was mediocre and left a bit to be desired.
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heather
VIP
Des Moines
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We thoroughly enjoyed the Hoqtail experience. Our service, cocktails, and accompanying food treat was wonderful.
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Linda
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 13 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service here. I enjoyed dinner and drinks and I highly recommend it.
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Carolyn
Des Moines
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 13 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The flavors of all courses of HoQ’s anniversary prix fixe menu were amazing, as usual!
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Bruce
Des Moines
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Overall very good, my only complaint was the waiter called my girlfriend and I ladies He saw me before and noticed I had a beard. I overlooked this but he brought my food to her side and vice versa, not a big deal, but small details make a difference We will go back
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 1 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Locally, sustainably sourced menu of high-quality ingredients and a variety of dishes with delicious flavors and preparations! Would highly recommend this spot for diners who value supporting local economies and farms, and enjoy fresh, flavorful food.
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Mike
Kansas City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 20 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience! Food, service, atmosphere. It was all fantastic!
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KendallD
Des Moines
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 18 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We really enjoyed our dinner at HoQ. We had a pre-dinner cocktail at the cute little lounge that is connected to the restaurant. Our bartender was top-notch and the little bite that comes with each cocktail was a fun surprise. I had the Mediterranean bowl with the best falafel I’ve ever had. Also, amazing flavors! Added the tandoori chicken, which wasn’t great - pretty dry. My dining companion had the burrito, which was excellent. Highly recommend.
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FAQs

HoQ offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (515) 244-1213.

HoQ is rated 4.5 stars by 356 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

1 Jan 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 3 times today

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303 E 5th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
E 5th and Walnut
Area
Downtown Des Moines
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking as well as a parking garage directly behind our building.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Suman Hoque
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://hoqtable.com/
Phone number
(515) 244-1213
Private party facilities
We have one private dining room. It seats up to 35 people and holds up to 60 people for a reception. Please visit hoqtable.com for more information on private events and booking at HoQ.

HoQ

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

Small Plates

Chef Soup**USD 11.00

Chicken & Rice SoupUSD 11.00

Hummus & Naan**USD 7.00

Green Salad**USD 13.00

Entrees

Grass-Fed Beef Burger*USD 19.00

Salmon on Sweet BunUSD 17.00

Free-Range Chicken BurritoUSD 17.00

Momtaz Vegan BowlUSD 17.00

Tandoori Tofu & Falafel BowlUSD 18.00

Grilled Cheese & SoupUSD 16.00

Mediterranean BowlUSD 17.00

Chef Suman's BowlUSD 18.00

Chef Santiago's FeatureUSD 19.00

What 356 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does HoQ offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is HoQ restaurant rated?

Is HoQ currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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