Iowa American Restaurants

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The Gramery Tap is an energetic Gastropub in an eclectic urban space in downtown Des Moines. A menu designed to fit any palate and any budget; Appetizers, salads & soups from $5-$11; specialty burgers & sandwiches from $8-$13; Entrees $11-$16; Chef's Specialties $24-$29. Specialty Drink Menu and a Late Night Menu til Midnight on weekends!

The high energy cocktail lounge, the semi-private "Chef 's Tables" on the mezzanine, and the open, comfortable dining room are the perfect settings no matter the occasion.

Chef/Owner Jared Linn and the staff at Barley & Rye Bistro, Inc. believe in local, sustainable food. Along with many local farmers we pride ourselves on providing our customers with the freshest and most local ingredients.

By choosing to adhere to the ‘Farm-to-Table’ aspect, we are also supporting the local community. Barley & Rye Bistro is honored to be one of the first restaurants in the Quad City area to provide their customers with the Farm-to-Table experience!

Louie’s Wine Dive is obsessed with really good grapes, creative gourmet comfort food, and a funky fun atmosphere to share it in. We search all over the world to find you great wine, many of which come from our relationships with small, lesser known vineyards, at a great value to our guests. Wine is supposed to be Fun, not pretentious, so let us know when you taste that new varietal and how it changed what you thought wine was supposed to be.
Our gourmet comfort food is made fresh using eco friendly and local ingredients whenever possible. As for the fun, we instigate it but count on you and yours to see it to fruition (literally through the fruit!). It’s meant to be your place, so please enjoy...and if you enjoy it as much as we do, grab one of our unique bottles to share at home.

Our re-opening date has been set for March 26th. Please call the restaurant if you would like to reserve a pub table. The Red Crow Grille offers a unique menu of eclectic American cuisine boasting of fresh, organic, local produce, fresh seafood, steaks, a pub menu of lighter fare, and an extensive wine list. Our esteemed kitchen and service staff take great pride in providing the complete dining experience in our gorgeous new dining room.

Synergy Restaurant offers a wide variety of traditional American Cuisine. Nestled in the heart of The Clarion Hotel and Convention Center, we offer a cozy dining room with multiple private rooms for any party or function. Our friendly staff is here to serve all of your dining needs.

Givanni's offers the highest quality steak, seafood, pork and chicken. We also serve only home- made pasta and each dish is made fresh when ordered. Complement your entree with a glass of wine from our extensive wine list.

Looking for fun? You found it! Raccoon River Brewing Company invites you to check out their delectable lunch and dinner options, world-class housemade ales, free live music Wednesday and Saturday nights and the best pool hall in town! Come be a part of the fun - it promises to be an experience that will entice you to keep coming back for more. Located on the corner of 10th and Mulberry-downtown Des Moines, Iowa.

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar pairs a passion for service and seasonal ingredients with the finest USDA Prime beef. Every dish is meticulously made from scratch and served by our attentive staff. You’ll also discover the perfect wine for every mood with the Fleming’s 100®, our award-winning list of 100 wines by the glass. Our wine list features top-rated vineyards from around the world. We also offer Private Dining Rooms and a personal Private Dining Director who will craft the perfect occasion for any group size or budget. At Fleming’s, every visit is filled with indulgent possibilities.

The new Vinny Vanucchi’s ‘Little Italy’ location in Dubuque, Iowa, embodies every thing loved about our original Vinny’s location in Galena, Illinois. Serving the same Italian favorites including Nana Lu’s Meat Lasagna, Auntie Nancy’s Manicotti and Seafood Millennium, meals are complete with piping hot Garlic Bread, Salad tossed with Vinny’s Italian House Vinaigrette Dressing and Penne Pasta with Red Sauce.

From eclectic artifacts and family portraits to rich wood floors and checkered tablecloths, we’ll transport you and your family to the Old Country. The moment you step into Vinny’s Dubuque, you'll swear Nana Lu is hard at work in our kitchen. You'll smell the slow-cooking marinara sauce and feel like part of the familia.

• Family Recipes Passed Down 5 Generations

• Vinny’s Pizza

• Extensive Wine List & Private Reserve

• Import & Domestic Brews

• Daily Specials

• Sunday Family-Style Menu

ALL FRENCH – NO ATTITUDE

Django is a comfortable, brasserie-style restaurant offering everything you love about French cuisine without the attitude. The restaurant features classic French dishes such as Steak Frites and Duck Cassoulet, as well as fresh salads and juicy hamburgers made with house-ground beef. At the heart of Django is the interactive chef station. Located in the center of the restaurant, this large bar offers patrons a place to order jet-fresh seafood such as oysters, shrimp, clams, mussels, and seafood plateaus, alongside cheese plates, cured meats, artisan bread and house-made desserts.