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Fresko, Des Moines, IA

Fresko

4.7 (1250)
$30 and under
Farm-to-table
909 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Healthy
  • Good for groups
  • Hot spot
“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 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
  • 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 1,250 people are saying

Fresko 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Iowa

    Innovative

  • Iowa

    Healthy

  • Iowa

    Hot spot

  • Iowa

    Most Booked

  • Des Moines

    Best Ambiance

  • Des Moines

    Great for brunch

  • Des Moines

    Innovative

  • Des Moines

    Healthy

  • Des Moines

    Hot spot

  • Des Moines

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Fresko in Des Moines offers a "diverse menu leaning Mediterranean," praised for its "attentive and prompt" service. Guests rave about the "amazing food" and "fabulous service," highlighting dishes like the "beet and goat cheese salad," "shrimp and grits," and the "GF Molten Lava cake." With a "lovely atmosphere" and "reasonable pricing," Fresko is a top choice for both brunch and dinner.
1,250 Reviews
  1. Kelley

    Iowa1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    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 1 day ago
    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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  2. Patrick VIP

    Iowa43 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall our experience was disappointing. We ordered beer/wine and a margarita. The margarita was so sour it had to be returned. How hard is it to make a margarita???? Secondly my husband and I ordered a flatbread and asked for the fresno chilis on the side. They were baked into the flatbread. Our waitress came by and saw us removing them and simply commented that they were not on the side. She did not offer to have them remake the flatbread. As I said.....disappointing

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  3. David

    Iowa3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful Des Moines restaurant. Diverse menu leaning Mediterranean. Service was attentive and prompt without being disturbing. All in our group of four enjoyed our dinners. Two had shrimp and grits, one had short rib tacos and I had octopus appetizer with asparagus. All were excellent and presentation was spot on. Highly recommend this spot. With drinks and maybe app expect 50-100 pp. Well worth it. Keep up the great job Fresko and see you soon!!
    FreskoResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you so much for the kind words! We're thrilled you and your group enjoyed everything, from the shrimp and grits to the octopus. Can’t wait to welcome you back to Fresko!

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  4. Kelsi VIP

    Southwest Florida15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing restaurant, delicious food, our server Betsy was so delighted and attentive!
    FreskoResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you! We're thrilled you enjoyed your visit and that Betsy made it even more special. Hope to see you again soon!

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  5. Tej VIP

    Iowa8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful lunch experience for our group of three. We neither felt rushed to order, eat nor leave. The server knew we were talking shop and left us, checking occasionally but never intruding. We were grateful to have the time and space to finish our work at hand.
    FreskoResponded on June 20, 2025
    Thank you for the wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit with us and that the service you received was to your liking. We can't wait to have you back for another wonderful dining experience.

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  6. DariaD

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very good. Service was slow but it was Father's Day. Felt like we got duped with the bottomless mimosas since the waiter rarely came to check on us.
    FreskoResponded on June 20, 2025
    Thank you for the remarks about the food. We are so pleased to hear that it was to your liking and hope to have you back. We apologize for the slow service and appreciate your patience, we will share your feedback with our team.

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  7. Thomas

    Iowa1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Was really excited to visit but it just fell short of expectations. The filet was not the best quality and the sauce ho hum, octopus was overcooked a little and the roll I ordered was maybe grocery store quality. Overall the restaurant was okay but really needs to narrow the menu down and concentrate on getting the dishes to a higher standard but that's just my opinion.
    FreskoResponded on June 16, 2025
    Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear the meal didn’t meet your expectations and appreciate your thoughts on how we can improve. We'll share your comments with our team for review.

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  8. Brandon

    Iowa5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and phenomenal food. Definitely will return and would highly recommend.
    FreskoResponded on June 16, 2025
    Thank you so much! We're thrilled you enjoyed the food and service. We look forward to your next visit!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food!! Fabulous service! The GF Molten Lava cake is a must have!!!
    FreskoResponded on June 16, 2025
    Thank you for the 5-star review! We are so thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the service and food. We hope to see you again for another wonderful dining experience.

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  10. Laura

    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Place was veey clean. No wait times. We were seated right away. The waiter was super nice and friendly. He helped me woth my selecrion as Im Gf and DF. It was our first time and our daughter’ 14th birthday. He brought her and chocolate lava cake and was very welcoming. If i lived closer I would go all the time. Food was super delicious and didn’t take ling to make. I began to get crowed by 6:30 when we were leaving but still wasn’t loud and it was pleasant. Very Much recommend!
    FreskoResponded on June 16, 2025
    Thank you for the kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed your visit and that your daughter had a special birthday celebration with us. We appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you back whenever you're in the area!

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

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

Fresko is rated 4.7 stars by 1250 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 9 times today
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
  • 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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