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Destination Grille in Grimes. - Destination Grille, Grimes, IA

Destination Grille

4.8 (415)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
2491 E 1st St, Grimes, IA 50111

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Gluten-free-friendly
Welcome to Destination Grille. A contemporary, upscale yet casual restaurant that reminds us of travels and destinations around the globe. We are an experience like non-other!

Please join us Monday through Saturday from 11am-9pm and Sundays 11am-8pm.

Don't forget to join us for a night cap Fridays and Saturdays, our bars remain open until 11pm on both levels!

We have a lot of options with a fabulous ambience on each level, but it can be overwhelming your first time, please call if you have any questions!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm Bar Fri, Sat 9:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We have a many options to host your next event at Destination Grille. From 10-300 people, we have the perfect space!
  • Private party facilities
    https://destinationgrille.com/grimes-destination-grille-parties
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Grimes
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    None
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 415 people are saying

Destination Grille reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Iowa

    Best Overall

  • Iowa

    Best Service

  • Iowa

    Innovative

  • Iowa

    Healthy

  • Iowa

    Hot spot

  • Iowa

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Des Moines

    Best Overall

  • Des Moines

    Best Service

  • Des Moines

    Best Ambiance

  • Des Moines

    Best Value

  • Des Moines

    Kid-friendly

  • Des Moines

    Innovative

  • Des Moines

    Good for groups

  • Des Moines

    Healthy

  • Des Moines

    Hot spot

  • Des Moines

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Des Moines

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Destination Grille offers a warm and inviting atmosphere, with "amazing service" and a focus on dietary needs, including gluten-free and vegan options. Guests enjoy "delicious" food and signature mocktails, while the "friendly" staff ensure a pleasant experience. Seasonal specials and festive settings enhance this "great go-to destination" for dining and celebrations.

415 Reviews
  1. Danielle

    St. Louis1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The gluten free options were amazing!! As a celiac individual, it was nice to have somewhere to go where I can eat most of the menu.

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  2. Bri

    Des Moines15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress was fantastic. Very personable and attentive. Food, as always, was delicious. Drinks, appetizers and main dishes were all great

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  3. Tom VIP

    New Mexico79 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enthusiastic staff, great food and atmosphere. Recommended local restaurant in Grimes.

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  4. Summer

    Des Moines1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great option for those with celiac. Only 1 menu item could not be made GF.

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  5. Donna VIP

    Des Moines7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We walked into a very warm environment. We were very nicely greeted by the hostess. I asked for certain seating which she accommodated us with a smile and led us to our table explaining the name of our waitress who would be at our table shortly. Marilynn was our waitress. She was very personable and answered our questions and made excellent alternate suggestions. She made sure our dining experience was great! The hostess wished us a nice evening on our way out. A very nice evening at Destination Grill!!

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  6. Dee

    Des Moines1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our GF pizza crust was not done. My husbands steak was excellent The buffalo chicken salad was ok The corn dip & bread was very good

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  7. Richard

    Des Moines3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It’s was not a great start to the evening when the hostess seated us and stated that we needed to leave within 90 minutes. I wasn’t planning on staying longer than that, but it was really rude and became the topic of our dining experience. We won’t be back.

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  8. Francisco

    Kansas City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious it was well made and everything had a special place to itself.

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  9. Sarah

    Des Moines4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service, good food. Very cognizant of allergies and dietary restrictions like celiac or vegan diets. Have a nice selection of tasty mocktails/NA beverages for sober or sober curious people, which is pretty rare around DSM.

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  10. Bri

    Des Moines15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Seasonal drinks, apps, Chicken fried DeBurgo special and cheesecake for dessert made for a great evening out!

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FAQs

Destination Grille offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (515) 355-1153.

Destination Grille is rated 4.8 stars by 415 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for Destination Grille

2491 E 1st St, Grimes, IA 50111

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Grimes
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm Bar Fri, Sat 9:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We have a many options to host your next event at Destination Grille. From 10-300 people, we have the perfect space!
  • Private party facilities
    https://destinationgrille.com/grimes-destination-grille-parties
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