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Fresko, Des Moines, IA

Fresko

4.8
4.8
1151 Reviews
$30 and under
Farm-to-table
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
“Fresko” meaning “fresh” inspires our creation of seasonal menus made from locally sourced ingredients. Fresko makes natural food from the bounty of Iowa farms whenever possible. The culinary team prepares product from start to finish applying natural time honored techniques with care at every step. This enriches the flavorful and nutritious product we serve and benefits our community. Fresko believes we are what we eat and eating well means living well.

Fresko features a splendid assortment of original cocktails with a deep spirits menu and a beer program with sixteen beers on tap in addition to bottles and cans. Fresko's wine menu focuses on quality selections at a great value to our guests.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (515) 630-7009
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Drew Hoormann
  • Catering
    We would be excited to host you or cater you for your next event.
  • Private party facilities
    Thank you for choosing Fresko for your gathering! We are beyond excited to share our seasonal menus, made from locally sourced and sustainable ingredients, our lovely event spaces and exceptional team. You can trust your guests will have a tremendous experience at Fresko. Whether you’re here to celebrate your love story, organize a business meeting, celebrate a milestone, host a family gathering, or anything in between, we are here to put your mind at ease and deliver a fabulous experience for you and your guests. Our Executive Room accommodates up to 30 guests, and our Gathering Room accommodates up to 45 guests. We are also able to combine both rooms to accommodate up to 100 guests! We welcome the opportunity to make your vision a reality. Please contact us at events@freskodsm.com, by phone at 515-630-7009, or via our website: https://www.freskodsm.com/private-events/
  • Neighborhood
    Des Moines
  • Cross street
    9th and Locust
  • Parking details
    Parking is available on the street, in several nearby parking ramps, and there is a lot across the street available after 5pm.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,151 people are saying

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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Iowa

    Best Overall

  • Iowa

    Best Food

  • Iowa

    Great for brunch

  • Iowa

    Innovative

  • Iowa

    Good for groups

  • Iowa

    Healthy

  • Iowa

    Lively

  • Iowa

    Most Booked

  • Des Moines

    Best Overall

  • Des Moines

    Best Food

  • Des Moines

    Best Service

  • Des Moines

    Best Value

  • Des Moines

    Innovative

  • Des Moines

    Good for groups

  • Des Moines

    Healthy

  • Des Moines

    Lively

  • Des Moines

    Most Booked

1,151 Reviews
  1. Mike

    New Orleans

    56 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sat at bar, great service, excellent food. I would highly recommend this restaurant

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  2. Mark

    Las Vegas

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Celebrating a birthday. ALL of the food was amazing!! Tried a few appetizers recommended by our server. I had the Tiger Shrimp with risotto, my husband had the steak sandwich. Both were absolutely delicious. Would highly recommend and we will return when back in Des Moines.
    FreskoResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for celebrating with us! We're thrilled you enjoyed the food and had a memorable experience. We look forward to welcoming you back when you're in Des Moines again!

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  3. rick

    Omaha

    53 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff were all efficient. Our waitress was excellent sorry I forgot her name and I asked. Had nachos with short ribs which were delicious. I don’t know where the liquid came from but it made the chips on the bottom soggy. All in all a great experience
    FreskoResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the short rib nachos and had a great experience with us. We'll look into the issue with the chips to improve. We hope to welcome you back soon!

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  4. Grace

    Omaha

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, we had the wings to start, shrimp and grits/pork chop for entrees and the chefs special poppyseed lemon cake for dessert. We would highly recommend all of these dishes!
    FreskoResponded on August 30, 2024
    Thank you for the 5 stars! Your recommendation means the world to us and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another amazing meal soon.

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  5. Cheri

    Des Moines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were welcomed warmly when we arrived. We were seated promptly and served water right away. Our food was delicious and our server did an excellent job!! We had been at Fresko before and it continues to be one of our favorite places to eat. Thank you to the management, staff and chefs for making our dinner a truly wonderful experience!!
    FreskoResponded on August 30, 2024
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to be one of your favorite spots and are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful experience from start to finish. We can't wait to welcome you back for another delicious meal!

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  6. Sharon

    Des Moines

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent. The starters were substantial and, if eaten alone, we a satisfying meal. The entrees were fresh and filling. You’ll have boxes to go. I could smell our neighbors food when it arrives and it was very inviting. They said it was delicious. Busy night so the noise level was off putting. I would think a larger group would have a hard time conversing. Time to go back to restaurant acoustics and leave the noisy scene behind!
    FreskoResponded on August 30, 2024
    We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food, from our hearty starters to our fresh and filling entrées. It’s great to know that the inviting aromas of our dishes even caught your attention from neighboring tables. We sincerely apologize for the noise level during your visit. We understand that it can be a bit challenging, especially on busy nights. Your feedback about the acoustics is invaluable, and we'll definitely take it into consideration as we strive to make our atmosphere as enjoyable as our food. We hope to welcome you back soon for another delicious meal, and we’ll work on ensuring a more comfortable dining experience. Thank you for choosing Fresko!

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  7. Thomas

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service. Lots of great options for all taste.
    FreskoResponded on August 30, 2024
    Thank you for the 5 stars! We hope to see you again for another great meal.

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  8. Gaige

    Des Moines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing staff very attentive and fun! Food was great and so were the drinks :)
    FreskoResponded on August 19, 2024
    Thank you for the 5 stars! We are pleased to hear that the staff was fun and attentive, we hope to see you again.

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  9. Shelly

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our server Lindsey was outstanding! Portions were huge. Mussels were excellent. Lamb wrap less so.

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  10. IreneM

    Des Moines

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    It was nice. Nothing super special. Difficult to get our server initially but once we did she was really good. Katie. The drinks were amazing and I love the food in general. We were sat right behind the hostess station. They were super respectful and quiet but I should have asked to be in a booth or another table. I was distracted.

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FAQs

Fresko offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (515) 630-7009.

Fresko is rated 4.8 stars by 1151 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Fresko

909 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Additional information

  • Cross street
    9th and Locust
  • Neighborhood
    Des Moines
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking is available on the street, in several nearby parking ramps, and there is a lot across the street available after 5pm.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Drew Hoormann
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (515) 630-7009
  • Catering
    We would be excited to host you or cater you for your next event.
  • Private party facilities
    Thank you for choosing Fresko for your gathering! We are beyond excited to share our seasonal menus, made from locally sourced and sustainable ingredients, our lovely event spaces and exceptional team. You can trust your guests will have a tremendous experience at Fresko. Whether you’re here to celebrate your love story, organize a business meeting, celebrate a milestone, host a family gathering, or anything in between, we are here to put your mind at ease and deliver a fabulous experience for you and your guests. Our Executive Room accommodates up to 30 guests, and our Gathering Room accommodates up to 45 guests. We are also able to combine both rooms to accommodate up to 100 guests! We welcome the opportunity to make your vision a reality. Please contact us at events@freskodsm.com, by phone at 515-630-7009, or via our website: https://www.freskodsm.com/private-events/
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