Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Iowa

OpenTable

Updated May 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine 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

5.0

5 (63)

$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

Kimberly

Dined on Apr 13, 2025

Brussel sprouts and orange chicken were delicious!

Twin Springs Supper Club

5.0

5 (853)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Decorah

About the restaurant

Enjoy a tradional 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 mixologist create some unique speciality drinks.

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Teri

Dined 3 days ago

The sauce on the shrimp app was amazing. Steaks were prepared perfectly. Our server Kaylee was charming, friendly and helpful with local knowledge. Really wonderful experience!

801 Chophouse – Des Moines

4.9

4.9 (3231)

$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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Meg

Dined today

Fabulous! Loved the oysters Rockefeller! Our steaks & sides were equally fantastic. A very enjoyable dinner.

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Popular dish

Grand Marnier Souffle

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Sliced Prime Rib au jus

Popular dish

Roast Prime Rib

Fleming's Steakhouse - Des Moines

4.9

4.9 (940)

$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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Graham and PauletteVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Perfect Mother’s Day dinner and service. Nathan (and the entire staff) were incredibly attentive and gracious.

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Experience

Pick Your Proof featuring Don Julio x Seedlip

Experience

The Wild Ride: Black Stallion Wine Dinner

Experience

A Night with Paul Hobbs

Proudfoot & Bird

4.9

4.9 (719)

$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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KIM

Dined 5 days ago

Food was exceptional! Service was great!! The presentation.of the food was amazing. The building is beautiful. Our first time to dine here and it did not disappoint! It is now one of our favorite places

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Popular dish

Crispy Brussels Sprouts

4.8

4.8 (97)

$30 and under

Mexican

Des Moines

About the restaurant

Our restaurant's mantra is "Sin Maiz, No Hay Pais" meaning "without corn there is no country" as such, our tortillas are hand ground in house from heirloom organic Mexican corn varietals - made daily & cooked to order. As a result of our corn obsession, we have no flour in house & are a completely gluten-free kitchen.

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Tony

Dined 6 days ago

Alex was an awesome server, happy hour prices were unbeatable!

Eatery A

4.8

4.8 (562)

$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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Dawn

Dined on May 7, 2025

Love the happy hour pizza special and getting to enjoy it sitting out on the patio.

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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Clive, IA

4.7

4.7 (1331)

$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.

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DanaVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Love Cooper’s Hawk and always enjoy sitting outside under the covered patio. Today was especially noisy due to a very expressive and vocal bird, also enjoying the beautiful weather and patio seating (and clearly desperate to find a mate). Of course, CH was by no means at fault for this act of nature. Lunch was delightful and we recommend the house salad with blackened salmon (not on the menu, just ask!).

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Popular dish

House-Made Truffles

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Cooper's Hawk Chocolate Cake

Popular dish

Caprese Flatbread

Wasabi - WDM

4.6

4.6 (11)

$30 and under

Sushi

West Des Moines

About the restaurant

We are committed to offering the freshest sushi, seafood, and Asian dishes in the greater Des Moines region. Join us at Wasabi West Des Moines to savor a delightful mix of flavors paired with exceptional service.

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KATHY & MIKEVIP

Dined on Mar 31, 2025

We’re excited to have Wasabi in West Des Moines. Our food was great and the service was top notch!

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Des Moines

4.5

4.5 (232)

$30 and under

Sushi

Des Moines

About the restaurant

Blue Sushi Sake Grill unites creative ingredients with energetic vibes, premium cold sake with happy moments to give you a fresh and fun new way to experience sushi. Our sushi and grill menus allow you to explore your sushi favorites in new and unexpected ways. We like to say that sushi is for sharing, and our menu encourages it. Order a spread of all your maki, nigiri and sashimi favs from the sushi bar, and throw in a few orders of starters from the grill. We'll stagger your plates so you can savor it all bite-by-bite, and maximize the sushi experience you've been craving all week. If you're not sure where to start, tour the menu during Happy Hour, where all our guest favorites — from our sushi, grill and drink menus — are available at an amazing value. We offer Happy Hour every day of the week at Blue Sushi Sake Grill!

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RSTIowa

Dined on May 7, 2025

Great happy hour specials! Sat at the

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