Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - West Des Moines

Name: Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - West Des Moines
Address: 440 S 68th St, West des Moines, IA, United States, 50266
Telephone: (515) 259-8540
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

1576 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 10, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 47 times today

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Takeout

(515) 259-8540

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
American, Steakhouse, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(515) 259-8540
Website
http://west-des-moines.firebirdsrestaurants.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
440 S 68th St, West des Moines, IA 50266
Neighborhood
West Des Moines
Cross street
Just east of Jordan Creek Town Center next to The Courtyard Marriott
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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PatC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great ambiance, food and service. Our drinks, appetizer and entrees were perfectly timed.
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KirkT
Phoenix
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Jacob did an excellent job taking care of us. The food was excellent, we will be back!
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KyleK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
I would highly recommend Firebird. My wife and I were there for our anniversary. The food was outstanding. The service was wonderful. Our waiter apologized for the delay in getting our food, but I thought it came within a very reasonable time. We did find the restaurant to be a little noisy. Overall, I will definitely be returning.
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ALGJO
Tampa
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was amazing! Food, service and cost was inline with type of food. Appetizer was lobster queso…delicious! Steaks were tender and cooked to the right temperature. Only complaint was the noise level is quite high.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had great service and great food. A little loud but still a good experience.
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Unknown
Des Moines
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 1, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Food was delicious. Didn't have any decaf coffee available, so drank water instead. Reservation was made for 2 people and somehow, their staff put it in for 9. Disappointing they didn't read about the special occasion.
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RaulC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Outstanding food. Nice place, we enjoyed everything.
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TerriS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and food…recognized my husband as a veteran….will definitely be back
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HeadHog
Fayetteville
29 reviews
4.0
29 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Overall another enjoyable visit. Only 2 issues: 1) entry’s came within 1 minute of receiving our salad 2) I had the chicken which was dry and over done Will definitely return
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TeresaN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I think our server was named Kaitlin. She was amazing. She was very attentive and personable. The food was outstanding. The manager was also very attentive. A steak at our table was a little undercooked. Kaitlin was very nice about taking it back to cook it a little more. The manager came to the table to assure us that they would make the steak to his liking. Everything about the restaurant was very impressive.
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SpencerW
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall2food1service3ambience4
Service was good, but the food was subpar. The steak was overcooked (ordered medium, came out well done) and the mashed potatoes were lukewarm the second they brought the food out. My wife and I both ordered the New York strip and one was so fatty over half the steak was a waste of meat. The other steak was less fatty but had zero seasoning and tasted dry and bland. The waiter and manager came and talked to us and made us feel like we didn't know what we were talking about and came insisting we get a Filet instead. We always order a New York strip when we want steak and know what a normal amount of fat is. Not what you would expect from a $30 steak that the waiter said was "amazing, can't go wrong with it." Save your money and go to Flemmings if you want a steak. At least they make every bite melt in your mouth and make the money spent worth it.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere, great food, great service… just a little pricey.
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LisaS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice service, great food, quiet atmosphere made it easy to visit with those in my party. Always a pleasure to dine at Firebirds West Des Moines!
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BooDaPest
San Francisco
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience3
We went to Firebirds to celebrate my wife’s birthday, which was noted on the reservation. There was no recognition of her birthday. Why ask if it’s a special occasion if it’s not to be recognized? The side salad was quite large, almost a dinner salad. Bread was served with butter. The only available knife to spread the butter was a large steak knife. While on the subject of silverware, I ordered an iced tea with sugar. Both were delivered in reasonable time. However, the only utensil available to me to stir the sugar was my dinner fork. The resulting tip reflected this massive gaffe. I should NOT have to ask for a spoon to stir iced tea. I ordered a New York strip step, prepared medium. When I cut the steak, I thought I cut my finger given the amount of blood filling the plate.. I never saw the waitress to ask that the steak be cooked as ordered. Again, the tip reflected the lack of service. I tried to box up leftovers as the waitress was reaching over me to clear the table. Obviously we were interfering with her work. After she brought the check, the waitress actually disappeared. I thought David Copperfield was in the house. After a considerable wait she processed the payment. We were impressed the first time we went to Firebirds. We are crossing this restaurant off of our return list.
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HarleyG
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall2food1service4ambience1
Ordered the prime rib and scalloped potatoes. The potatoes were frozen on the inside and the prime rib was supposed to medium rare looked like its was sitting there. So dry and cold. For the price we paid for this food, it was such a disappointment. My husband wanted medium rare for his strip and it came out blue and more than half the strip was fat and gristle. The server was so sweet and took care of my potatoes but the rest was just disappointing. Couldn't get a word in edge wise with the manager he wouldn't listen even if we could actually talk to him. He wouldn't stop talking. Won't be going back.
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Denny
Chicago
32 reviews
vip
1.0
32 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall1food3service1ambience1
This is not the first time we’ve dined at Firebirds when they’ve totally screwed up the experience. How much hospitality expertise does it take to know that the appetizer comes first and then the entree’ ? After three requests for bread, none ever arrived—even after a talk with the manager. Our waitress took our order, and we didn’t see her again until she cleared our plates. Not even a semblance of an apology from her for the screwup or poor service. Out of the past four times we’ve been at Firebirds, they’ve managed to seriously mess things up three times. Their poor batting average is just too much for me. We’ll never go back. They comped the meal, but that’s no substitute for fixing whatever seems to be wrong here. There are too many other excellent restaurants with great service in the Des Moines area for us to give these guys another chance.
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BrianE
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome service and food per usual! Perfect for an anniversary dinner out.
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OpenTable Diner
Palm Springs
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Our server and the manager were so nice and amazing service
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OpenTable Diner
Des Moines
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 18, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Love the patio and unique menu. Our group tried a few items that included “spicy” and “hot” in the description and found that they weren’t spicy at all, they were flavorful/zesty which I liked as not a big spice gal but my husband wanted some more punch. My favorite item so far the lobster spinach queso, but I have only been here twice and have much more to try! The menu is pricy, but you get lots of food and leftovers are almost guaranteed!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Over all pretty good. Outstanding waiter, and wish I remembered his name!!! But the filet was over cooked. And I would the the prime rib was so so in the flavor department - too much pepper with not much else. All things being said, I am sure we will come back!!! My granddaughter loved that there is a good vegetarian hamburger on menu!!!
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OpenTable Diner
Des Moines
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food choices. The lobster queso was amazing and the pineapple martinis were so so good.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall2food3service3ambience4
This was our first time dining at Firebirds. We arrived at our 6:30 reservation and we were seated within 5 minutes. They were pretty busy. We ordered our dinner at around 6:45 and just sat and had good conversation. Our dinner was finally delivered to our table at around 7:40. Our server, Kelsie, was great. She made sure our drinks were full and we had bread for the table. The manager came over immediately after our food was delivered and asked if it was good. Really?! I told him I wasn’t sure as we hadn’t taken a bite. Our food was average. Not great but not bad. With that being said our bill was $73.00 and we didn’t have cocktails. So my opinion is average food for a very expensive price. There is better food at other restaurants for not as much money.
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OpenTable Diner
Des Moines
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Everything was fine. Nothing really good, nothing really bad. To compare, our family of 4 spent $180 here for completely fine food vs $250 for a little "wow" factor at 801. I'd spend the extra $70 if you can.
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ByronRice
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Our server was excellent. Her timing was right on for each step in our experience. A couple dishes didn't have quite the flavor three of our eight diners were expecting. One's chicken pasta was described as bland, and although the ribs were prepared fine they were described as skimpy in terms of the meat to bone ratio for the price, and a bit lack luster in flavor. One diner made the comment they needed more fat and perhaps they were overly trimmed. Aside from those negatives, our appetizers did not disappoint and the balance of the entrees received favorable reviews.
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Downtowner
Chicago
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had a very pleasant Mother's Day meal. The food was exactly as described and very good. Our server did a great job with it being very busy.
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Michael
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience3
We have eaten here several times. This visit was for "Mother's Day Brunch." One of our party asked the server if one item could be slightly modified (fried eggs instead of poached) and was told that eggs were pre-poached and no changes were possible. When some of the food arrived not matching the menu description, we asked the server, who returned with a bowl of the missing ingredient, still frozen. Overall, a mediocre experience.
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MikeS
Minneapolis
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A good place for medium sized parties. Lots of variety on the menu.
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JessieJo
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall2food1service3ambience4
Food was so Salty, 3 of the 4 at the table could not finish our meals. The fourth ordered Prime Rib and it arrived to the table cool and quickly went cold, was also moderately tough to cut. Cocktails seemed rather over priced for quantity received, quality was good on all but 1. Creme brulee Cheesecake was amazing though.
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Momo
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
Spicy Asiago pasta is the best thing on the menu! Drinks are over priced. Manager was good for checking on us after hair found in food and over cooked chicken sandwich.
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Dave
Des Moines
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and excellent service. Waiter was superb.
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BobL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything went well server great , food great, service great. I had three customers with me for a buisness lunch and they all liked our experince.
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OpenTable Diner
Des Moines
4 reviews
vip
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall2food2service4ambience3
Overall - I wasn’t impressed. Our food wasn’t super warm when we got it. The server didn’t put our order in but apologized. Totally get it - super busy. This said our server was great and gave us a free appetizer. This said food quality was less than desired. There are better places in town to go for the price we paid. This said the servers were great.
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LauraC
Minneapolis
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a great atmosphere right away when we walked in with a fire going in the fireplace and it smelled wonderful! My sister and I shared the smokehouse burger and it was excellent along with the crispy seasoned steak fries.
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LisaS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience5
The red snapper dish and mixed green salad was excellent, but the chicken and pasta dish was dry and bland. Service was good as were the drinks.
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience4
Decent place for dinner. Service was slow that night with few people in on a Sunday evening. Hostess asked if I wanted a second beer, forgot to deliver it to me, then charged me for it. She took it off the bill and all was good after.
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HilaryH
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 21, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
I wasn’t impressed. The restaurant was quite noisy and it was difficult to hear others in our party of 4. Food was fine but not impressive and for the price I would have liked more. In terms of service, our waitress was attentive and met our needs. Again, nothing special but she did a fine job. I don’t think it’s on my list of places to return to.
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ElizabethM
Des Moines
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
food was very good. Server was very patient but attentive. We didn’t feel rushed and the service was excellent.
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KCCouple
Kansas City
72 reviews
5.0
72 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Enjoyed our meal very much. Food was cooked to perfection and we even took home some extra garlic thyme butter because it is SOOOOOOOO good! Our server was very good too. Great place to meet up with friends. Nice wine list-the house wines are very good. The only thing I would suggest is to serve a basket of bread - missed that with our meal!
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LynnG
Des Moines
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was very good. Our waiter was great! Will definitely return.
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OpenTable Diner
Charleston
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall2food5service4ambience3
Drunk foul mouthed table of guys next to us. Food was good, was there for husbands birthday no dessert offered to him for the occasion.
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Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - West Des Moines does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - West Des Moines also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (515) 259-8540.

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - West Des Moines is rated 4.4 stars by 1576 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 10, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 47 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(515) 259-8540

Google Map for Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - West Des Moines

440 S 68th St, West des Moines, IA 50266

Additional information

Cross street
Just east of Jordan Creek Town Center next to The Courtyard Marriott
Neighborhood
West Des Moines
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Cuisines
American, Steakhouse, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://west-des-moines.firebirdsrestaurants.com/
Phone number
(515) 259-8540

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Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - West Des Moines

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

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Popular dishes

Lobster Spinach Queso

New York Strip

Spinach Salad

Menu

What 1,576 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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How is Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - West Des Moines restaurant rated?

Is Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - West Des Moines currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

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