Best Lunch Restaurants in Urbandale

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AnkenyCliveDes MoinesGrimesUrbandaleWest Des Moines

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A photo of Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Clive, IA restaurant

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

4.7

Exceptional(1369)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Clive

Booked 84 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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2. Louie's Wine Dive - Des Moines

4.6

Exceptional(866)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Des Moines

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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3. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - West Des Moines

4.4

Awesome(1910)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • West Des Moines

Booked 20 times today

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is your destination for bold flavors and warm hospitality. From expertly crafted wood-fired steaks and fresh seafood to signature cocktails, mocktails, and curated wines, every detail is designed to deliver an unforgettable dining experience. Whether you're gathering with family, hosting a client, or toasting to a special occasion, Firebirds offers elevated cuisine at an approachable price. Join us for Happy Hour at the FIREBAR® or on the patio and let us show you what extraordinary dining feels like. Reserve your table today — we can’t wait to serve you.

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4. Aura Restaurant & Lounge

4.7

Exceptional(255)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Urbandale

Booked 7 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. Range Restaurant + Cocktail Bar

4.3

Awesome(309)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Urbandale

Booked 2 times 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!

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6. Fleming's Steakhouse - Des Moines

4.8

Exceptional(951)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • West Des Moines

Booked 21 times today

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

4.6

Exceptional(972)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • West Des Moines

Booked 26 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.

8. Eatery A

4.8

Exceptional(568)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Des Moines

Booked 16 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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9. Red Lobster - West Des Moines

4.1

Excellent(55)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • West Des Moines

Red Lobster welcomes you by offering PRIORITY SEATING to reduce your wait time in the restaurant, so you can spend more time doing the things you love. Or, come enjoy a drink at our bar and a Tasting Plate while you wait. Red Lobster is the world's largest and most loved seafood restaurant company, offering high quality, freshly-prepared seafood, sourced in a way that is traceable, sustainable and responsible. We offer lunch and dinner daily, featuring classics like our Ultimate Feast®, Garlic Shrimp Scampi and Parrot Isle Jumbo Coconut Shrimp, and feature limited time flavors and preparations during events like Lobsterfest®, Crabfest® and Endless Shrimp®. And, who can resist our famous warm and cheesy Cheddar Bay Biscuits®? To learn more visit www.redlobster.com

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10. Bravo Italian Kitchen - Jordan Creek

4.0

Excellent(859)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • West Des Moines

Booked 1 time today

Bravo Jordan Creek is an upscale-casual Italian restaurant in West Des Moines, perfect for those seeking authentic pasta, wood-fired pizza, and signature entrées. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails and wine in our inviting, family-friendly atmosphere, surrounded by stunning Roman-ruin décor. Planning a holiday party or Thanksgiving celebration? We offer catering services and easy reservations to make your event special. Whether dining in or ordering online, Bravo Jordan Creek is the place to eat in West Des Moines, IA for great Italian cuisine. Visit us today-reserve your table or order online!

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EliseVIP
Tampa / Central Florida West •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We celebrated our anniversary with a wine tasting and dinner on a Saturday evening. The servers at the tasting bar and the server in the dining room were all delightful. The wine and food was superb, especially the complimentary glass of bubbly!
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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Clive, IAPrice: Moderate• American• Clive
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4.7
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Angela
Denver / Colorado •13 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 17, 2025
Another great meal at Firebirds! The food was great, our server was very attentive and helpful.
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Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - West Des MoinesPrice: Moderate• American• West Des Moines
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4.4
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Reed
Iowa •1 review
4.0
Dined on Jun 15, 2025
Pretty good overall. We ate the Buffett on Farher’s Day. Great selection and good taste. Lids were off and food wasnt quite at perfect temps. Manager realized this and made corrections. Definitely give it a try
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Range Restaurant + Cocktail BarPrice: Moderate• American• Urbandale
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4.3
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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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4.6
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Kim
Chicago / Illinois •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 4, 2025
What a lovely dinner! We were greeted warmly and had amazing service from Grace. The drinks and food were delicious. The owners/managers/wait staff were so attentive and thankful for our business. We will be back soon!! 10/10
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Aura Restaurant & LoungePrice: Expensive• American• Urbandale
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4.7

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