Diners' Choice: Most Booked restaurants in Des Moines

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Updated October 05, 2024

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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Clive

4.8

4.8 (1136)

$30 and under

American

Clive

About the restaurant

Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.

Top review

Carl

Dined 2 days ago

Always an amazing time! Staff are fantastic and friendly!

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Popular dish

House-Made Truffles

Popular dish

Cooper's Hawk Chocolate Cake

Popular dish

Caprese Flatbread

Ruth's Chris Steak House - West Des Moines

4.6

4.6 (798)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

West Des Moines

About the restaurant

Ruth's Chris Steak House is a premier dining establishment renowned for its specialty in serving USDA Prime steaks. Each steak is expertly prepared and served sizzling on a 500-degree plate, ensuring a delicious and unforgettable dining experience.

Located in West Des Moines, Iowa, Ruth's Chris Steak House has been recognized as the 2024 OpenTable Diner's Choice Winner and 2024 Wine Spectator's award recipient, a testament to its commitment to exceptional quality and service. Whether you're a steak aficionado or simply looking for a remarkable dining experience, we invite you to join us and indulge in our award-winning cuisine.

Top review

Holly

Dined 2 days ago

Delicious meal all around in a beautiful atmosphere!

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Woodford Reserve TasteMaker Dinner

The Stuffed Olive - Des Moines

4.7

4.7 (757)

$30 and under

American

Des Moines

About the restaurant

The Stuffed Olive is about the entire “Martini & Tapas Experience.” From your favorite classics to new and exciting blends you’ve never seen before, you’re sure to find a cocktail to love on our vast martini menu. Add a warm, comfortable atmosphere, great wines, beers and top-shelf spirits, and The Stuffed Olive will become your favorite place to start, end or spend your entire evening. Our tapas menu offers appetizer-sized portions of globally influenced entrees, for a sampling and sharing dining experience. Pair tasty tapas with your favorite martini for happy hour, dinner or a late-night snack. We welcome you to sit back, relax, enjoy great food, good conversation and your favorite martini. Welcome to the Stuffed Olive!

Top review

Korneasha

Dined on Sep 28, 2024

This place is definitely a Vibe!! We went for a date night night and the food and customer service was amazing!!

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801 Chophouse – Des Moines

4.8

4.8 (3143)

$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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Jessica

Dined 2 days ago

We celebrated our anniversary here. The food was excellent, service was top notch and they went above and beyond to make our anniversary special.

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Popular dish

Sliced Prime Rib au jus

Popular dish

Grand Marnier Souffle

Fresko

4.8

4.8 (1162)

$30 and under

Farm-to-table

Des Moines

About the restaurant

“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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OpenTable Diner

Dined 3 days ago

Great food and excellent service—loved the Thursday night sushi special!

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Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - West Des Moines

4.6

4.6 (1810)

$30 and under

American

West Des Moines

About the restaurant

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is an American Restaurant and Steakhouse serving authentic wood-fired steaks, seafood, specialty cocktails and select wines. Join us for Happy Hour at the FIREBAR® or on the patio for drink specials and bar bites. We offer top-notch service and upscale dining at a modest price. Reserve Your Table with us today.

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Gabe

Dined 4 days ago

Food was great and a good spot for a business lunch meeting.

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4.7

4.7 (525)

$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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Nicholas

Dined on Aug 4, 2024

It’s was great experience and everything was on point. Food and drinks were amazing. Everything was on time. Every time I go there never had bad experience at all. Plus they have a lot of healthy options and gluten free options. Can’t go wrong there.

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Fleming's Steakhouse - Des Moines

4.9

4.9 (892)

$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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JimJvip

Dined on Sep 28, 2024

Sat outside. Service great and food delicious!

Tupelo Honey - Des Moines

4.0

4 (658)

$30 and under

Contemporary Southern

Des Moines

About the restaurant

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!

Top review

PaulaW

Dined on Sep 2, 2024

We love Tupelo Honey! Great food and service! Molly was gave us great service! The ambience is here is fantastic. Looking forward to going back!

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Experience

A Journey Through Appalachia

Destination Grille

4.7

4.7 (360)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Grimes

About the restaurant

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!

Top review

Maria

Dined 1 day ago

We enjoyed our birthday meal. Service was excellent.

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