Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Iowa

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Iowa? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Wasabi - Waukee

4.9

4.9 (65)

$30 and under

Sushi

West Des Moines

About the restaurant

Wasabi is located at 9500 University Avenue in West Des Moines. Chefs at Wasabi serve the highest quality New York style sushi, Japanese fusion dishes. Unique custom cocktails and more.

Top review

Christopher

Dined 4 days ago

We had a great experience as always. Service was fantastic and the food was delicious! One of our favorite restaurants.

Twin Springs Supper Club

5.0

5 (860)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Decorah

About the restaurant

Enjoy a traditional Supper Club experience in the scenic hills and valleys minutes from downtown Decorah. We have prepared the very best in Steaks, Chops and Seafood in the area utilizing locally sourced products. Our full-service bar won't disappoint as our mixologists create unique specialty drinks.

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jennifer

Dined 7 days ago

exceptional food and service as always! dining at TSSC never disappoints!

Prairie Canary Restaurant & Bar

4.9

4.9 (327)

$30 and under

American

Des Moines

About the restaurant

Casual New American dishes, cocktails & craft brews served in an airy space with minimalist decor.

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jim

Dined on May 20, 2025

Good food. Large portions. Brussel sprouts were fantastic. Service was exceptional!!

Proudfoot & Bird

4.9

4.9 (723)

$31 to $50

American

Des Moines

About the restaurant

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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BudVIP

Dined on Jun 1, 2025

Great food and fantastic service. Our waiter was exceptionally knowledgable on food and wine.

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Popular dish

Crispy Brussels Sprouts

801 Chophouse – Des Moines

4.9

4.9 (3242)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Downtown Des Moines

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of downtown Des Moines, enjoy beautiful views and excellent customer service at 801 Chophouse. We value our guests and want to give you the best dining experience possible. Our restaurant has only prime USDA steaks, paired with innovative side dishes and an award-winning wine selection from around the world to create an upscale dining experience you won't find anywhere else in Iowa. 801 Chophouse is the premier steakhouse in Des Moines and even offers private dining room options. Book a reservation online or via phone today.

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Carl

Dined 6 days ago

The best steak restaurant in service. There is no comparison to the quality of meat and preparation. The service is unrivaled. The hand cut fries are an indicator of the lengths this establishment goes to provide the best customer service.

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Popular dish

Grand Marnier Souffle

Popular dish

Roast Prime Rib

Popular dish

Sliced Prime Rib au jus

LP - Street Food

4.8

4.8 (55)

$30 and under

American

Cedar Rapids

About the restaurant

Welcome to LP Street Food. This reservation is for our dining room. Looking for our igloos? Head to www.lpstreetfood.com/igloos. Our menu is inspired by the streets of America. We’ve taken our cue from food carts, food trucks, street hawkers and walk-up windows all around the country, putting our own spin on creations originally dreamed up by people just like you and me. This isn't a place where you come to guess at how to pronounce half of the things on the menu. This is a place where you come to enjoy a fresh twist on culturally rich, gastronomically delightful street foods that we all know and love.
To round it all out, our drink menu is crafty & fun, featuring a carefully selected but not overwhelming assortment of beers, spirits and cocktails inspired by tropical areas. Who doesn’t enjoy a deliciously fruity libation? We are everyday people who like what we like… we’re fun, not fancy.

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Beth

Dined 7 days ago

A group of friends and I meet there. Loved thatvthere was a vegetarian, vegan, AND GF sections of the menu.

Panka Peruvian Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (55)

$30 and under

Peruvian

Des Moines

About the restaurant

Peruvian flavors are among the most distinctive in the world. Aji Amarillo peppers add indescribable flavors to many of the most popular Peruvian dishes, over 3,000 colorful varieties of potato are native to Peru, with almost 500 national dishes.
Panka Peruvian Restaurant serves traditional Peruvian dishes being the Lomo saltado the most popular, part Criollo, part Chifa, Criollo meaning mixed influenced, and Chifa is the cuisine in Peru, which blends influences of Chinese ingredients.
At Panka Peruvian Restaurant we like to make you feel like a family like we do in Peru and tell you about our culture and food.

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Amy

Dined on May 28, 2025

What a gem! Such a treat to find this level of international food in Iowa! The service was impeccable too!

Fleming's Steakhouse - Des Moines

4.8

4.8 (947)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

West Des Moines

About the restaurant

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar is an outstanding choice to enjoy an exceptional Prime steak, glass of wine, or handcrafted cocktail. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, hosting a business dinner, or simply wanting to enjoy an excellent culinary experience - we will create a safe and memorable evening for you. If you prefer to enjoy your fine dining experience at home, you can order and pay for lunch or dinner online and then pick up curbside or select from one of our delivery partners.

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Michelle

Dined 7 days ago

Pick your proof tequila dinner was delicious— cannot wait until the next spirit dinner.

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Ruthie's Steak & Seafood at Riverside Casino & Golf Resort

4.8

4.8 (474)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Washington

About the restaurant

Flame creates the sizzle at our high-end American steakhouse. The finest cuts of beef and seafood are prepared to impress and delight in an atmosphere of rich wood, comfortable colors, fresh flower centerpieces, and warm lighting. Traditional steaks or beef, lamb, or pork chops are prepared as cuts or on the bone. Try our impressive Ruthie's signature line of steaks such as the filet marmalade, Maryland Ribeye or, our latest, the French onion filet. Seafood is at its best in the hands of our Chef De Cuisine. His attention to detail and delicate touch complete the best available sautéed or grilled fish and seafood dishes. Chilean sea bass, wild-caught salmon, and Australian lobster tail help to complete a menu dedicated to extraordinary dining.

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Paul

Dined 7 days ago

The Filet and Shrimp was outstanding - great combination and prepared perfectly. My wife had the blackened salmon which she also enjoyed. Service was spot on - visible and helpful without lingering.

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4.8

4.8 (565)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Des Moines

About the restaurant

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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Kendra

Dined 4 days ago

Pizzas were delicious, especially the #7 with chicken, bacon, spinach, and feta with balsamic, and the $10 happy hour price was great!

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