Best Seasonal Restaurants in Johnston

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CliveDes MoinesDowntown Des MoinesGrimesUrbandaleWest Des Moines

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1. Destination Grille

4.6

Exceptional(423)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Grimes

Booked 21 times today

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!

2. Alba Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(426)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Des Moines

Booked 12 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.

3. Fresko

4.7

Exceptional(1246)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Farm-to-table • Des Moines

Booked 30 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.

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

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

4.7

Exceptional(1366)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Clive

Booked 90 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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5. Splash Seafood Bar and Grill

4.7

Exceptional(1944)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown Des Moines

Booked 7 times today

DiRoNA award winning Splash Seafood Bar & Grill serves only the freshest seafood flown in daily and expertly prepared in both traditional and contemporary styles. Splash Seafood bar and Grill also serve the Midwest's finest cuts of steaks and chops with the same care as they give the seafood. Be pampered by the highly experienced wait staff in one of Des Moines most unique and elegant dining rooms surrounded by whimsical wall murals as well as 9 large salt water aquariums. Splash Seafood offers an extensive wine list, recognized with an Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator, as well as a full bar specializing in tropical drinks. Also enjoy a more laid back atmosphere in the raw bar, Splash Oyster Bar & Seafood Market, just across the hallway from Splash Seafood. Enjoy all the fresh oysters and shellfish that the raw bar has to offer as well as the full menu from Splash Seafood. Also be sure to take advantage of the raw bars Seafood Market to enjoy the freshest seafood at home.

6. Eatery A

4.8

Exceptional(568)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Des Moines

Booked 40 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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7. The Stuffed Olive - Des Moines

4.6

Exceptional(837)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Des Moines

Booked 65 times today

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!

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8. Mulberry Street Tavern

4.4

Awesome(608)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Des Moines

Booked 13 times today

THE COURTYARD IS OPEN!! Mulberry Street Tavern brings a fresh yet nostalgic vibe to Downtown Des Moines. Once a hub for the city transit, it is now adorned with rich woods, leather, and a zinc bar that create a warm and timeless social destination. The open-hearth kitchen produces shareable worldly tavern fare, hearty entrees and, hands down, the best burger in Des Moines. Looking for something..... well, more? How about a 12oz bison ribeye or hand made pappardelle with short rib ragout. Enjoy perfect classic cocktails, eclectic award-winning wines, and interesting regional and foreign beers on draught. As we are a quaint eatery, we do not accept reservations for more than six guests.

9. Bar Nico

4.7

Exceptional(102)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Des Moines

Booked 17 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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10. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - West Des Moines

4.4

Awesome(1910)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • West Des Moines

Booked 34 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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From verified diners like you

G
gail
Iowa •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food was great and our waiter was equally as good
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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Clive, IAPrice: Moderate• American• Clive
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4.7
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Roger
Minneapolis - St. Paul •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Loved everything had scallops and a lobster tail. Starters crispy octopus and lobster wontons
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Splash Seafood Bar and GrillPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown Des Moines
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4.7
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TejVIP
Iowa •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Wonderful lunch experience for our group of three. We neither felt rushed to order, eat nor leave. The server knew we were talking shop and left us, checking occasionally but never intruding. We were grateful to have the time and space to finish our work at hand.
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FreskoPrice: Moderate• Farm-to-table• Des Moines
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4.7
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Stacy
Iowa •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 10, 2025
We had the best service. Our server checked on us several times and the food was delicious!
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Destination GrillePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Grimes
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4.6
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David
California Central Coast •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 1, 2025
Great food and service. Chicken breast and salmon were perfectly cooked. Gnocchi is a signature dish and always good.
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Alba RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Des Moines
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4.6

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