Fresko

Name: Fresko
Address: 909 Locust St, Des Moines, IA, United States, 50309
Telephone: (515) 630-7009
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (1259)

$30 and under

Farm-to-table

909 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309

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2 people

Jul 29, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 48 times today

About this restaurant

Healthy
Good for business meals
Good for groups

“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.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Farm-to-table
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–5:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(515) 630-7009
Website
http://www.freskodsm.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Jose Hernandez
Catering
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! <br />Please contact us at events@freskodsm.com, by phone at 515-630-7009, or via our website: https://www.freskodsm.com/private-events/
Private party facilities
Whether you’re here to celebrate your love story, organize a business meeting, host a family gathering, or anything in between, we are here to deliver a fabulous experience for you and your guests.

Location
909 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309
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

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What 1,259 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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Loved For

Iowa
Best Value
Iowa
Great for brunch
Iowa
Healthy
Iowa
Hot spot
Iowa
Most Booked
Des Moines
Best Overall
Des Moines
Best Value
Des Moines
Great for brunch
Des Moines
Innovative
Des Moines
Good for groups
Des Moines
Healthy
Des Moines
Hot spot
Des Moines
Lively
Des Moines
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Fresko in Des Moines offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic service" and a "diverse menu leaning Mediterranean." Guests rave about the "amazing food," including standout dishes like the "beet and goat cheese salad" and "quality steak sandwich." The atmosphere is pleasant, and the attentive staff make each visit enjoyable.

1,259 Reviews

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Melanie
St. Louis6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best meal I have ever had. Drinks, food, service, atmosphere, etc were all amazing. I wish I lived in Des Moines because I would eat here every week. Get the pork chop, it is divine! The shrimp with grits was also amazing. I don’t think you can go wrong with any dish here.
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Pamela
Iowa19 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic service, friendly efficient and got everything right! Food prepared exquisitely! Flatbreads, salmon, wings, and butternut squash salad delish!
FreskoResponded today
Thank you for the fantastic feedback! We’re so glad you enjoyed the service and loved the dishes, especially the flatbreads, salmon, wings, and salad. Hope to see you again soon!
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Raul
Unspecified1 review
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service is just right. Easy to make reservations. Food is excellent although portions are not so. Hostesses are very pleasant. Bathroom in men’s needed attention as there was standing water in the urinal and water on the floor. Around the sink needs a little TLC as the sealant coming undone.
FreskoResponded today
Thank you for the review! We’re glad you enjoyed the service and food. We appreciate you pointing out areas for improvement, and we’ll address the restroom concerns right away. Hope to see you again soon!
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Elizabeth
Washington, D.C. Area12 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Quick pop in. Good Bloody Mary. Steak sandwich was on point. Loved that we could split it and a salad.
FreskoResponded today
Thanks for popping in! Glad you enjoyed the Bloody Mary and steak sandwich. Come see us again soon for another nice dining experience!
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Lori VIP
Chicago / Illinois49 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic experience and would come again when back in Des Moines. Loved the variety of dishes and they were all good!!!!
FreskoResponded today
Thank you for the wonderful review! We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the variety of dishes, and we can't wait to see you again the next time you're in Des Moines.
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Matt
South Carolina15 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Six of us had a great evening we all had different bar drinks, and they were exceptional. And all six of us has something different off the menu and all raved about the quality and the taste of the food. I’d recommend highly I’d go back.
FreskoResponded today
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad everyone enjoyed their drinks and meals. We truly appreciate the recommendation and look forward to having you back soon!
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Tbear VIP
Minneapolis - St. Paul79 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding experience at this downtown gem. We throughly enjoyed the short rib skillet and “breakfast your way” options. We received great service on a Sunday morning and enjoyed the pleasant atmosphere. We look forward to returning as part of our next visit to Des Moines!
FreskoResponded today
Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the short rib skillet and breakfast. We can’t wait to welcome you back next time you're in Des Moines!
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Terry VIP
Wisconsin48 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Love this place for dining alone at the bar or with others in the main guest rooms.
FreskoResponded on July 11, 2025
Thank you! We're so glad you feel comfortable dining with us, whether solo at the bar or with friends in the dining room. We hope to see you again soon!
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Dan VIP
Dallas - Fort Worth16 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Finally tried Fresko. It didn’t disappoint. Menu for brunch had a wide variety. Spotted several other dishes I’ll try on future visits.
FreskoResponded on July 11, 2025
Thank you for giving us a try! We're so glad you enjoyed brunch and found more dishes to come back for, see you soon!
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Kelley
Iowa2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fresko is such a great place and the berry mojito is delicious!
FreskoResponded on June 30, 2025
Thank you for the 5-star review! We are thrilled you enjoyed the berry mojito, hope to see you again for another drink!
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FAQs

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

Fresko is rated 4.7 stars by 1259 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 29, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 48 times today

909 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Additional information

Cross street
9th and Locust
Neighborhood
Des Moines
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–5:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 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
Jose Hernandez
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

Website
http://www.freskodsm.com/
Phone number
(515) 630-7009
Catering
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! <br />Please contact us at events@freskodsm.com, by phone at 515-630-7009, or via our website: https://www.freskodsm.com/private-events/
Private party facilities
Whether you’re here to celebrate your love story, organize a business meeting, host a family gathering, or anything in between, we are here to deliver a fabulous experience for you and your guests.

Fresko

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