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- NNateTampa / Central Florida West •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoThe wine pairings recommended with the appetizer were perfect! Such great food too! Definitely coming back!More infoCooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Clive, IAPrice: Moderate• American• Clive•4.8
- DDougIowa •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoI took my bonus daughter out for dinner. Our waiter, Steven, made sure it was a special evening for her by jumping at every chance to give her a few extras to try when she didn't know what to pick. Thank you for making her night very special!More infoFleming's Steakhouse - Des MoinesPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• West Des Moines•4.8
- HHelenIndiana •1 review5.0Dined 7 days agoThis was our first visit to Ruth’s Chris and we most certainly will return! Depending on your budget, this may not be an every night outing, but it’s definitely worth every penny! My husband had the Ribeye and I had the crusted Sea Bass. I have never tasted anything so delicious EVER!More infoRuth's Chris Steak House - West Des MoinesPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• West Des Moines•4.6
- LLindaPalm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •8 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 10, 2025It was a birthday celebration for my daughter..her special request for her birthday. She ans her husband had visited one week prior for a lobster meal. The lobster was a disaster but replaced and then just ok. However the manager and server handled beautifully. Given a gift card for return visit and tried to be sure they would return. We did return for their prime rib which was huge and outstanding. Along with recognizing her and sent over their lovely lobster spinach queso which was lovely. Would definitely return. Terrific customer service.More infoFirebirds Wood Fired Grill - West Des MoinesPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• West Des Moines•4.5
- LLaurieIowa •2 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 10, 2025It was a quiet Saturday when I went to have a nice ‘catch up’ lunch with a girlfriend. We ordered the salmon citrus salad and she had a fig luncheon pizza. They arrived quickly and were beautifully plated, which is what one might expect for dinner, so it’s especially nice to see for lunch! Great service from our server, Nick and beautiful, cozy booth with fabulous lighting. This place is immaculate and has creative, succulent offerings for lunch. More people need to check this place out!More infoAura Restaurant & LoungePrice: Expensive• American• Urbandale•4.6
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West Des Moines is located in the middle of the heartland. Iowa produces one-seventh of the nation's produce and is a leading supplier of many food products, including corn, pork, and eggs. Restaurants in West Des Moines are able to take advantage of all the fresh produce and local suppliers to provide fresh and high-quality ingredients for their unique menu items. These places offer an eclectic mix of casual taverns and cafes serving Iowa classics like loose meat sandwiches and cheese curds. Upscale dining steakhouses and seafood restaurants can also be found here. International choices include classic French, Italian, and Mexican. Throw all your preconceived notions of dining in West Des Moines out the window and head into town to sample a cosmopolitan Iowan dining experience.
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Child friendly restaurants in West Des Moines include Bar Louie - Jordan Creek, Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - West Des Moines and Dave & Buster's - Des Moines
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