Best restaurants near me in Pleasant Hill, IA
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Booked 12 times today
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Des Moines
Booked 37 times today
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown Des Moines
Booked 23 times today
Booked 9 times today
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- KKellyVIPOrange County •60 reviews4.0Dined 1 day agoI wanted to see what Mexican food would be like in Iowa, and was not disappointed! Bar Nico is a cute place, with a beachy, SoCal vibe. The servers are nice, friendly, and efficient. I had the white Sangria, which tasted more like a margarita, but had a pleasant sourness, and I chose the Queso Fundido and Shrimp Tacos for my meal. The Queso Fundido was made from what seems like goat cheese, which was odd to me, as I’m used to it being a stringy, queso Oaxaca or similar cheese. So, it was unexpected, but tasty! Served with a mountain of well-seasoned chips, it might’ve benefited from a tangy salsa on top, but was still super yummy. The tacos came with a pico de gallo that had cucumbers (I’m allergic) and had to be sent back, then with bell peppers (I’m also allergic!) and sent back AGAIN. I felt AWFUL, but these ingredients weren’t listed on the description, so I had no way of knowing. Cucumber isn’t common in pico. The server was VERY understanding, and it was appreciated! The tortillas had a nice corn flavor, and the sauces were tasty, but the shrimp had an off flavor. I guess I’m spoiled by having tons of fresh seafood where I live, but I didn’t want to keep eating just in case I ended up on my plane later with a “situation.” I’m sure they were perfectly fine, but I wanted to be extra cautious. Overall, even though it wasn’t what I expected, I was very happy with Bar Nico, and would gladly go back if I were in Des Moines!More infoBar NicoPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Des Moines•4.7
- AAngelaIowa •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoWe made reservations at AJ's for our 29th wedding anniversary. It was an incredible place to celebrate. The food was delicious and the service was outstanding.More infoAJ's Steakhouse at Prairie Meadows CasinoPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Des Moines•4.4
- JJamesVIPSan Diego •54 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoGreat food and excellent service from Molly. Looking forward to our next visit.More infoThe Latin KingPrice: Moderate• Italian• Des Moines•4.6
- DDavidCalifornia Central Coast •2 reviews5.0Dined on Jun 1, 2025Great food and service. Chicken breast and salmon were perfectly cooked. Gnocchi is a signature dish and always good.More infoAlba RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Des Moines•4.6
- AAshleyIndiana •1 review5.0Dined on May 24, 2025My husband and I live out of state but are originally from Iowa. When we are back in Iowa we always make a point to eat at Hoq. The food quality, attention to detail, staff, and ambience is top notch. We are quick to recommend Hoq to everyone.More infoHoQPrice: Expensive• Farm-to-table• Downtown Des Moines•4.8
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