Best Brunch Restaurants in Des Moines

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Des Moines

Neighborhoods

AnkenyCliveDes MoinesJohnstonUrbandaleWest Des Moines

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9 restaurants available nearby

How are Featured results ranked

1. Fresko

4.7

Exceptional(1245)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Farm-to-table • Des Moines

Booked 37 times today

“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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2. Tupelo Honey - Des Moines

4.1

Excellent(695)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Southern • Des Moines

Booked 3 times today

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! We are currently closed on Monday's

3. Eatery A

4.8

Exceptional(566)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Des Moines

Booked 19 times today

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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4. Louie's Wine Dive - Des Moines

4.7

Exceptional(866)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Des Moines

Booked 7 times today

Louie’s Wine Dive serves lunch, happy hour and dinner daily and brunch on weekends. Award-winning food is created from local ingredients under the eye of formally trained chefs. Louie’s wine list and featured wineboard offer hard to find, quality focused selections. Louie’s offers a craft cocktail and local beer menu. Louie’s Wine Dive features a warm, casually elegant atmosphere. It's the place for food and wine lovers to be social!

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5. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Clive, IA

4.7

Exceptional(1359)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Clive

Booked 65 times today

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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6. Ruth's Chris Steak House - West Des Moines

4.6

Exceptional(967)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • West Des Moines

Booked 28 times today

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, 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.

7. 30hop Ankeny

4.7

Exceptional(14)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Ankeny

Booked 9 times today

Located in the District at Prairie Trail, we pride ourselves on being both unique and inviting with an atmosphere that’s all about kicking back and enjoying the good times! The menu is built to satisfy every craving—from classic comfort foods to bold flavors.Find us:Ankeny, IA Cedar Rapids, IACoralville, IALee's Summit, MOOmaha, NE

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8. Range Restaurant + Cocktail Bar

4.4

Awesome(308)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Urbandale

Booked 1 time today

Range Restaurant and Cocktail Bar is casual fine dining establishment that combines prime proteins with signature cocktails, perfectly matched with each other. Our menu is crafted with locally sourced ingredients, the unique background of two talented chefs, and served by a talented team of servers and bartenders working to make your dining experience a Range experience.You can enjoy any part of our facility individually or come and enjoy all aspects of Range with friends, family, co-workers, and teammates. You can dine in our restaurant, cocktail lounge, or our indoor golf simulators. We invite you to stop in and see what Range is all about!

9. Roots95

4.6

Exceptional(57)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Johnston

Booked 10 times today

Welcome to ROOTS 95 Craft Kitchen and bar! Mora is taking the "Craft" part of the name very seriously. As it suggests, craft food emphasizes handcrafted, chef-driven food (versus cookie-cutter menus you see everywhere), made from fresh, thoughtfully sourced ingredients, often with globally inspired flavors.In addition to the entrees, you will find globally inspired pastas, handhelds, small plates & flatbreads. Full bar with handcrafted signature drinks.

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Steven
Iowa •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Excellent food & service! Love the availability of “breakfast” food all day.
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Tupelo Honey - Des MoinesPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Southern• Des Moines
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4.1
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Brandon
Iowa •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great service and phenomenal food. Definitely will return and would highly recommend.
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FreskoPrice: Moderate• Farm-to-table• Des Moines
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4.7
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Laura
3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Exceptional as always. Great place to meet with clients
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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Clive, IAPrice: Moderate• American• Clive
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4.7
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Kendra
Iowa •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 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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Eatery APrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Des Moines
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4.8
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SteveVIP
Iowa •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 7, 2025
Love this place! The food is consistently high quality and the service is appropriately attentive.
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Louie's Wine Dive - Des MoinesPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Des Moines
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4.7

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