The Best 25 Restaurants Near Valley Junction

25 restaurants available nearby

1. Cooper's On 5th

4.9

Exceptional(43)

Price: Moderate

• American • West Des Moines

Booked 10 times today

Cooper’s on 5th is a great place for Lunch & Dinner. We have had the pleasure of being West Des Moines’ first Craft Cocktail Bar. Join us for our amazing food menu & award-winning cocktail program. Classic & Reimagined Americana comfort food paired with one of Des Moines’ original & highly awarded craft cocktail programs. Great beer, wine, and martinis.

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2. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Clive

4.7

Exceptional(781)

Price: Moderate

• American • Clive

Booked 58 times today

Award-Winning Wines | Craveable Dishes | Innovative Cocktails | Wine Country Hospitality The inspiration behind Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants was the desire to bring the Wine Country experience to all of America by combining a Napa-style tasting room with a modern casual restaurant. Built upon the belief that food and wine have the ability to forge lasting connections, Cooper's Hawk is home to one of the world's largest wine clubs.

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3. 801 Chophouse – Des Moines

4.8

Exceptional(2953)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown Des Moines

Booked 29 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.

4. Eatery A

4.8

Exceptional(470)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Des Moines

Booked 27 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.

5. Fresko

4.7

Exceptional(1028)

Price: Moderate

• Farm-to-table • Des Moines

Booked 34 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.

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6. Bravo Italian Kitchen - Jordan Creek

4.2

Awesome(814)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • West Des Moines

Booked 23 times today

Bravo Jordan Creek is an upscale-casual Italian restaurant right in Des Moines serving authentic pasta dishes, signature entrées, piping hot pizza, and delicious wine & cocktails amid Roman-ruin décor. Our family-friendly atmosphere is as inviting as our welcoming staff and we look forward to your visit at Bravo Jordan Creek located in Des Moines, IA - make your reservation or place an online order today!

7. Proudfoot & Bird

4.7

Exceptional(556)

Price: Very Expensive

• Global, International • Des Moines

Booked 10 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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8. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - West Des Moines

4.4

Awesome(1687)

Price: Moderate

• American • West Des Moines

Booked 39 times today

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is located in the shops just east of Jordan Creek Town Center next to the Courtyard Marriott. We are an American Restaurant and Steakhouse known for our scratch kitchen, bold flavors and inviting atmosphere. Enjoy our signature menu items including hand-cut, aged steaks and fresh seafood or our specialty crafted cocktails and select wines. Join us for Brunch Saturday and Sunday starting at 11am and Happy Hour Monday - Friday from 4-6:30PM in the FIREBAR® or on the patio. We offer top-notch service and upscale dining at a modest price.

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9. Mulberry Street Tavern

4.6

Exceptional(490)

Price: Expensive

• American • Des Moines

Booked 22 times today

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. Enjoy perfect classic cocktails, eclectic award-winning wines, and interesting regional and foreign beers on draught.

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10. Louie's Wine Dive - Des Moines

4.5

Awesome(789)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Des Moines

Booked 8 times today

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!

Restaurants near Valley Junction

Price

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25 restaurants available nearby

1. Cooper's On 5th

2. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Clive

3. 801 Chophouse – Des Moines

4. Eatery A

5. Fresko

6. Bravo Italian Kitchen - Jordan Creek

7. Proudfoot & Bird

8. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - West Des Moines

9. Mulberry Street Tavern

10. Louie's Wine Dive - Des Moines

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