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- CChrisVIPIowa •42 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoAn excellent visit. The Sunday Supper was fabulous, the service was perfect & I would highly recommend it-especially if you’re looking for a great meal on a Sunday evening so no one has to cook.More info801 Chophouse – Des MoinesPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown Des Moines•4.8
- CChrisSan Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoWe met friends from out of town there. All of our meals were excellent and Robert was an outstanding server.More infoMulberry Street TavernPrice: Expensive• American• Des Moines•4.3
- PPamelaIowa •19 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoFantastic service, friendly efficient and got everything right! Food prepared exquisitely! Flatbreads, salmon, wings, and butternut squash salad delish!More infoFreskoPrice: Moderate• Farm-to-table• Des Moines•4.7
- RReneeAsheville / Western North Carolina •1 review5.0Dined on Jul 15, 2025We have always enjoyed Tupelo Honey on our visits to Asheville NC and it is no different at the Des Moines location. We were there early on a Tuesday, so it was almost empty - thus very quiet. We have been at this location before when it was busy and while loud, you could still hold a conversation. The food was superb. The wait staff was attentive and we will go back again .More infoTupelo Honey - Des MoinesPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Southern• Des Moines•4.2
- AAudreyIowa •1 review5.0Dined on Jun 27, 2025Martinis are wonderful and the vibes are immaculate.More infoThe Stuffed Olive - Des MoinesPrice: Moderate• American• Des Moines•4.7
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Des Moines, nestled deep in the heartland of Iowa, is a surprisingly great place to find new American cuisine. Native-born Iowans and recent immigrants have combined their cultures to create fusion flavors like Polynesian pizza and Asian tacos from the highest quality ingredients. Downtown Des Moines has steakhouses that have high-quality Midwestern beef sitting right next to some of the heartland's best produce. Whether you prefer modern takes on pizza, seafood or pub food, head down East Court Avenue or Locust Street to try some incredible restaurants. Along the river, you can find bars and brewpubs for spending a casual night out.
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- Brook Park
- Site of Old Fort Des Moines Historical Marker
- Site of Des Moines First Public School Historical Marker
- Science Center of Iowa
- Simpson Soccer Field
- Sesquicentennial Park
- South Town Park
- Eikenberry Park
- Grandview Park
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- Court Avenue Bridge
- The Mormon Trail Historical Marker
- Humphrey Center
- Des Moines Botanical Garden
- Wells Fargo Arena
- Turner Park
- Soldiers Field
- Des Moines Civic Center
- Hawthorn Park
- Mac Rae Park