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Best American Restaurants in Des Moines

Best American Restaurants in Des Moines
The Stuffed Olive - Des MoinesThe Stuffed Olive - Des Moines
(154)
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American | Des Moines, Des Moines
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - West Des MoinesFirebirds Wood Fired Grill - West Des Moines
(272)
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American | West Des Moines, Des Moines
Range Grill + GolfRange Grill + Golf
(72)
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American | Urbandale, Des Moines
Prairie Canary Restaurant & BarPrairie Canary Restaurant & Bar
(56)
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American | Des Moines, Des Moines
Granite City Food & Brewery - CliveGranite City Food & Brewery - Clive
(73)
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American | West Des Moines, Des Moines
1910 Grille'1910 Grille'
(100)
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American | Mason City, Mason City
Granite City Food & Brewery - Cedar RapidsGranite City Food & Brewery - Cedar Rapids
(42)
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American | Cedar Rapids, Cedar Rapids
GrazeGraze
(77)
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American | Iowa City, Iowa City
Granite City Food & Brewery - DavenportGranite City Food & Brewery - Davenport
(57)
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American | Davenport, Quad Cities
CRAVE - Sioux CityCRAVE - Sioux City
(200)
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American | Sioux City, Sioux City
Keller's American Grill - Isle Casino BettendorfKeller's American Grill - Isle Casino Bettendorf
(57)
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American | Bettendorf, Quad Cities
TGI FRIDAYS - MolineTGI FRIDAYS - Moline
(24)
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American | Moline, Quad Cities

Best Italian Restaurants in Des Moines

Best Italian Restaurants in Des Moines
Centro RestaurantCentro Restaurant
(2010)
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Italian | Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
BRAVO Cucina Italiana - Des Moines - Jordan CreekBRAVO Cucina Italiana - Des Moines - Jordan Creek
(463)
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Italian | West Des Moines, Des Moines
Vinny Vanucchi's 'Little Italy' - DubuqueVinny Vanucchi's 'Little Italy' - Dubuque
(471)
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Italian | Dubuque, Dubuque

Popular restaurants in Des Moines

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Prairie Canary Restaurant & Bar
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American | Des Moines
Martina
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Seafood | Linden Hills
St. Kilda
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Café | Des Moines
Bubba
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Southern | Des Moines
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Irina's Restaurant & BarIrina's Restaurant & Bar
130 reviews
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Russian | West Des Moines, Des Moines
HAPPY HOUR 3/6pm.

The food and service were outstanding. I definitely will return and will bring friends. More

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St. Kilda1. St. Kilda
117 reviews
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Café | Des Moines, Des Moines

I like to try new things and went back there several times because of their variations menu. Never disappointed. Very friendly staffs. More

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Table 128 Bistro + Bar2. Table 128 Bistro + Bar
482 reviews
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Contemporary American | Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines

Great find in West Des Moines! I was really impressed by the creativity of the dishes and how well they were executed. More

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Aposto3. Aposto
136 reviews
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European | Des Moines, Des Moines

My husband and I rarely eat out other than an occasional pizza, but when we want a “date night” Aposto never disappoints. The food is creative and inspired and staff are friendly and knowledgeable. The shrimp pizza fritta was amazing. More

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Baru 664. Baru 66
303 reviews
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French | Des Moines, Des Moines

We had the six course tasting menu with wine. That was a first for me. I would have considered the dish with the 64 degree egg, but probably not gotten it. It turned out to be my favorite course followed closely by the duck. I enjoyed the anticipation of what they would serve next. Worth the experience and the overstuffed feeling afterwards. Wait staff wasn't particularly knowable about the cuisine or the chef, but their service was good and timely. The courses were nicely paced. Would definitely go return. More

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801 Chophouse – Des Moines5. 801 Chophouse – Des Moines
1374 reviews
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Steakhouse | Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines

Great service, good food. Nice ambience. Went for sons 16th birthday for special occasion. More

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DSM Brew Coffee Co.DSM Brew Coffee Co.
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Café | Des Moines, Des Moines

Our Afternoon Tea offers a choice of our premium teas, finely cut sandwiches, freshly baked scones with jam and a range of delicate homemade cakes are combined to make for an unforgettable afternoon. A glass of Champagne can be added to complement this British tradition of tea!More

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Discover Des Moines

Des Moines, Iowa, is a true metropolis of more than 200,000 people. There's more going on here than corn fields! You can enjoy small bites and wonderful cocktails on an elegant rooftop patio or a great steak at a top-notch steakhouse. No matter your dietary needs or taste preferences, you can find something just to your liking in Des Moines. Ethnic options include sushi, Vietnamese pho, a French bistro or an Italian pizza house. You can also enjoy great ethnic combinations such as crab rangoon pizza! Barbecue is a popular selection and loaded with slow, smoky flavor. Being landlocked doesn't have to mean you can't get seafood. Both Des Moines and West Des Moines offer delicious bounty from the ocean.

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Des Moines Neighborhoods

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    Landmark

    Landmark

    1. Jordan House
    2. Terrace Hill
    3. Des Moines Botanical Center
    4. Salisbury House
    5. Des Moines International Airport
    Shopping area

    Shopping area

    1. Merle Hay Mall
    2. Southridge Mall
    3. Valley West Mall
    4. Downtown Farmers Market
    5. Des Moines Park Fair Mall
    Train Station

    Train Station

    1. Mitchell Station
    2. Arsenal Station
    3. Saylor Station
    4. Boone And Scenic Valley Railroad
    5. Howell Station Campground Lake Red Rock
    Stadium or Arena

    Stadium or Arena

    1. Prairie Meadows
    2. Buccaneer Arena
    3. Iowa Cubs Baseball
    4. Walnut Creek Little Fields
    5. Veterans Memorial Auditorium
    Institution

    Institution

    1. Iowa Culinary Institute
    2. Iowa State University
    Museum

    Museum

    1. State Historical Museum
    2. Iowa Military Aviation Heritage Museum
    3. National Balloon Museum
    4. Warren County Historical Museum
    5. Science Center of Iowa
    Park

    Park

    1. South Park
    2. Village Park
    3. Maxwell City Park
    4. Des Moines Botanical Garden
    5. Dayton Park
    Hotel / Lodging

    Hotel / Lodging

    1. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Urbandale
    2. Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale
    3. Des Moines Marriott Downtown
    4. Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Downtown
    5. Homewood Suites by Hilton Ankeny
    Nearby Cities

    Nearby Cities

    1. Des Moines, IA
    2. West Des Moines, IA
    3. Urbandale, IA
    4. Clive, IA
    5. Pleasant Hill, IA
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