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1. Ruth's Chris Steak House - West Des Moines
4.6
Exceptional(972)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • West Des Moines
Booked 34 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.
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2. Eatery A
4.8
Exceptional(568)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Des Moines
Booked 24 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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3. Roots95
4.4
Awesome(58)
Price: Moderate
• American • Johnston
Booked 5 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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4. Aura Restaurant & Lounge
4.7
Exceptional(255)
Price: Expensive
• American • Urbandale
Booked 9 times today
Lively & flavorful tapas along with vibrant cocktails offer a unique shared experience that challenges the traditional. At Aura, it's good vibes only! Our invigorating environment is the perfect place to gather friends & family.
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5. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - West Des Moines
4.4
Awesome(1910)
Price: Moderate
• American • West Des Moines
Booked 25 times today
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill in West Des Moines is described as having a 'nice atmosphere' and 'great ambiance' by several reviewers. Its inviting environment, coupled with its top-notch service and delicious food, makes it a cozy place to dine. One reviewer even mentioned a 'nice environment' and 'fire going in the fireplace', creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
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6. Panka Peruvian Restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(55)
Price: Moderate
• Peruvian • Des Moines
Booked 2 times today
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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7. 801 Chophouse – Des Moines
4.9
Exceptional(3247)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown Des Moines
Booked 19 times today
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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8. Proudfoot & Bird
4.9
Exceptional(727)
Price: Expensive
• American • Des Moines
Booked 9 times today
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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9. Alba Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(426)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Des Moines
Booked 9 times today
Alba offers a creative culinary twist on traditional American cuisine. Dishes are prepared using fresh seasonal ingredients, the finest cuts of meat, and the freshest fruits, vegetables and herbs. Our menu changes often, we invited you to join us to discover a new favorite.
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10. Bar Nico
4.7
Exceptional(103)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Des Moines
Booked 10 times today
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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