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- NNancySeattle / Eastern Washington •12 reviews5.0Dined todayEverything was fantastic. Food and wine excellent. ThanksMore infoFreskoPrice: Moderate• Farm-to-table• Des Moines•4.8
- MMaggieDallas - Fort Worth •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoPerfect place for a celebratory meal! Lovely ambiance, delicious food & attentive service ✨More info801 Chophouse – Des MoinesPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown Des Moines•4.8
- SShelleyNebraska •7 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoGreat food and excellent service! That harvest bowl is amazing and my husband thought the dill pickle chips we ordered for an appetizer were the best he's ever had!More infoTupelo Honey - Des MoinesPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Southern• Des Moines•4.1
- SSharonIowa •3 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoThe food and service was wonderful. Very organized and service was exceptional. Warm and inviting atmosphere.More infoMulberry Street TavernPrice: Expensive• American• Des Moines•4.5
- PPatrickIowa •1 review4.0Dined on Nov 24, 2024Too loud and being seated next to the door and being blasted with cold air everytime the door was opened was no fun. Most likely not coming back.More infoThe Stuffed Olive - Des MoinesPrice: Moderate• American• Des Moines•4.7
Discover Downtown Des Moines
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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- Simpson Softball Field
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- Ewing Park
- The Mormon Trail Historical Marker
- M L King Park
- North Park
- Iowa State Capitol
- Broadhead Woods Park
- Blank Park Zoo
- Whitmer Park
- South Town Park
- Hy Vee Hall
- Sayers Park
- Bauer Park
- Northwestern Hotel
- Birdland Park
- Buxton Park
- Wells Fargo Arena