Mulberry Street Tavern

Name: Mulberry Street Tavern
Address: 206 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, 50309
Telephone: (515) 985-2066 ext. 3
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (611)

$31 to $50

American

206 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309

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2 people

Jul 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Good for business meals

THE COURTYARD IS OPEN!! Mulberry Street Tavern brings a fresh yet nostalgic vibe to Downtown Des Moines. Once a hub for the city transit, it is now adorned with rich woods, leather, and a zinc bar that create a warm and timeless social destination. The open-hearth kitchen produces shareable worldly tavern fare, hearty entrees and, hands down, the best burger in Des Moines. Looking for something..... well, more? How about a 12oz bison ribeye or hand made pappardelle with short rib ragout. Enjoy perfect classic cocktails, eclectic award-winning wines, and interesting regional and foreign beers on draught. As we are a quaint eatery, we do not accept reservations for more than six guests.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Global, International
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(515) 985-2066 ext. 3
Website
https://suretyhotel.com/mulberry-street-tavern/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Michael Holman

Location
206 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
Neighborhood
Des Moines
Cross street
Mulberry Street
Parking details
Public parking is ample around the restaurant. Both street side and garage facilities are available. Our suggestions are as follows: The Financial Center, at 207 7th Street (covered) & 606 Mulberry Street (open lot).
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Cheese Curds$14.00
beer battered wisconsin cheddar curds, pickled peppers, buttermilk dressing, comeback sauce
Crispy Brussels Sprouts$12.00
shishito+banana peppers, cotija cheese, spiced pepitas, garlic aioli
Oysters on the Half Shell
mignonette, cocktail sauce, lemon
- 24$24.00
- 44$44.00
Roast Garlic$13.00
blue veined brie, tomato chutney, bread
Roast Bone Marrow$17.00
pickled mustard seed, parsley salad, toast points
Pan Seared Chicken Livers$15.00
lardon, apricot preserves, crispy onion, sherry vinegar, toasted bread

Salads

Spinach Salad$15.00
toasted almonds, crispy shallots, parmigiano-reggiano, raspberries, strawberry vinaigrette
Grilled Peach + Arugula Salad$16.00
chopped bacon, blackberries, pickled onion, feta cheese, cider-dijon vinaigrette
Black Garlic Caesar$15.00
parmigiano-reggiano, frico, garlic croutons, black garlic-parmesan dressing

Mains

Wood Grilled Meatloaf$30.00
buttermilk whipped potatoes, honey roasted baby carrots, ketchup glaze, crispy onions
Mushroom Bourguignon$29.00
braised joy grow mushrooms, mirepoix, aromatics, creamy parmesan polenta, frico
Embered Cabbage$24.00
coconut-curry reduction, fish sauce caramel, pickled peppers, fresh herbs
Half Chicken$32.00
miso butter smoked chicken, skillet cornbread, smoked gouda mac+cheese
Grilled Salmon$34.00
smoked carrot + ancho chile puree, blackberry bbq, pan roasted brussels sprouts
MST Smash Burger$20.00
twin smash patties, american cheese, caramelized onion, lettuce, tomato, pickle, tavern sauce, potato bun, fries

Steaks

14oz NY Strip$45.00
12oz Bison Rib Eye$54.00

Prix-Fixe Menu 50

Roast Beet Gazpacho
chilled roast beet puree, chevre, parsley
Bison Meatballs
gochujang bbq, pickled cabbage, toasted sesame seeds
Quesabirria
chili braised short rib, oaxaca cheese, pickled red onion, cilantro, consommé, kale salad
Shrimp Scampi
linguine pasta, parmigiano-reggiano, crushed chili flake, gremolata
Wood Grilled Pork Chop
creamed spinach, wedge fries, chimichurri aioli
Berries + Cream
assorted berries, chantilly, mulberry sugar cookie
New York Vanilla Bean Cheesecake
strawberry compote

Cocktails

Cherry Sour$15.00
flor de caña silver rum, cherry heering, disaronno, cranberry, fee bros. vegan “egg white”
Pretty in Pink$14.00
ketel one citron, mas fi cava brut, muddled raspberry + mint
Midland Manhattan$16.00
old overholt rye, rittenhouse rye, averna, cocchi di torino, black walnut bitters
Banana Farmer$15.00
smith + cross rum, plantation 3 star rum, giffard banane, velvet falernum, pineapple, lime
Hello Euphoria$14.00
espolon blanco tequila, suze strawberry, jalapeno, cucumber, lime, mint
Smoke & Mirrors$16.00
old forester bourbon, angostura bitters demerara, smoked tableside
Ginger-Berry Blast$8.00
ginger-strawberry syrup, sea salt, lime, mint, club soda
Cosplay$7.00
cranberry + lime juices, orange marmalade
Passion Pit$8.00
passionfruit, pineapple, lime, white balsamic, cracked black pepper, club soda

Sparkling

Bellafina Bianco Secco Frizzante$11.00
piedmont, italy
Suriol Reserve Brut Rosé$15.00
spain

White + Rosé

Ercole Rosé 1L$13.00
piedmont, italy
Stoller Riesling$13.00
oregon
Angelo Negro, Vino Bianco, Arneis$15.00
piedmont, italy
Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc$12.00
marlborough, new zealand
Talbott “Kali Hart” Chardonnay$14.00
monterey county, california

Red

Elouan Pinot Noir$13.00
oregon
Poggio Sanpolo, “Rubio,” Sangiovese$14.00
tuscany, italy
Chateau Recougne Bordeaux Superieur$14.00
bordeaux superieur, france
Prati Cabernet Sauvignon$15.00
sonoma county, california
Juan Gil, “Silver Label,” Monastrell$13.00
jumilla, spain

Draught Beer

Big Grove “Neighborhood Beer” 4.5%$7.00
cedar rapids, ia
Golden Road Brewing “Mango Cart” 4%$7.00
los angeles, ca
Big Grove “Easy Eddy” 6%$8.00
des moines, ia
Toppling Goliath “Pseudo Sue” 5.8%$9.00
pale ale, decorah, ia
Confluence “Des Moines IPA” 6.9%$8.00
des moines, ia
West O Raspberry Shandy 4.5%$8.00
milford, ia
Odell Brewing Company “Old Doods” Irish Dry Stout 5%$7.00
fort collins, co
Big Grove, “Summer Jam” Sour 4.2%$7.00
des moines, ia
Single Speed “Tip the Cow” 6.9%$8.00
waterloo, ia

Packaged Beer

Big Grove Citrus Surfer$8.00
american wheat ale, iowa city, ia
Founder’s All Day IPA$8.00
session ipa, grand rapids, mi
Imports$7.00
pacifico, stella artois, kirin ichiban, warsteiner dunkel
Domestics$6.00
budweiser, bud light, coors light, miller lite, michelob ultra
Exile Ruthie N/A$5.00
non-alcoholic lager, des moines, ia

What 611 people are saying

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
4.0Value

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Loved For

Iowa
Great for brunch
Iowa
Innovative
Iowa
Hot spot
Iowa
Romantic
Iowa
Good for special occasions
Iowa
Lively
Des Moines
Great for brunch
Des Moines
Innovative
Des Moines
Healthy
Des Moines
Hot spot
Des Moines
Romantic
Des Moines
Good for special occasions
Des Moines
Lively

Review summary

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Mulberry Street Tavern is celebrated for its "amazing food" and "top notch" service, making it a favorite in Des Moines. The ambiance is praised as "beautiful" and "relaxed," perfect for special occasions. Despite occasional service hiccups, standout servers like Andre and Christian ensure "phenomenal experiences." The menu offers a range of unique and delicious dishes.

611 Reviews

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Cati
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Truly some of the best food I’ve had in DSM. Beautiful space. Just a little loud when people were packed in.
Mulberry Street TavernResponded on June 26, 2025
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Kelly VIP
Orange County60 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I went here to meet up with a friend. I’m somewhat wary of hotel restaurants, but this one is very good. We each had a cocktail (I had 2! “Pretty in Pink” and their Manhattan), and shared the garlic and brie appetizer. It just needed maybe 2 more slices of the bread, but it was delicious! Friend had the salmon, which he really enjoyed. I had the mushrooms over grits and they were delicious! I wish they’d been a TOUCH hotter, but I like my food really hot, so that’s a “me” thing. Andre, our server, was funny, attentive, and very nice. If I ever find myself in Des Moines again, I’d recommend! Very nice. They were even having a wedding reception in the back!
Mulberry Street TavernResponded on June 26, 2025
Thank you so much!
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Clayton
Nebraska1 review
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A beautiful setting but relaxed atmosphere with great food.
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John
Kansas City / Kansas7 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The maître d' worked with the 4 of us to let us eat in the Courtyard. Great service, delicious drinks and food. We shall return.
Mulberry Street TavernResponded on June 19, 2025
Thank you so much for joining us.
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Becci
Atlanta14 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always excellent! A neighborhood favorite and never disappoints!
Mulberry Street TavernResponded on June 19, 2025
Thank you so much. We appreciate you!
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Erich VIP
New York City7 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
What started out to be a nice evening with good drinks appetizers and service, quickly went south. My husband and I ordered the three course price fixed meal on Father’s Day and he received a decent size steak whereas I received a piece of cod the size of a chicken finger. Not only was the discrepancy in the size of entrées startling, but the problem was the cod was rancid. It smelled bad and tasted bad. It was inedible. When the waiter returned, my husband asked him to cook his steak more and I informed him that my fish was bad. I told him that it was spoiled and didn’t taste good. He did not ask me if I wanted anything else, but told me that the kitchen would have to check on that. He then returned 10-15minutes later with my husband’s steak and completely ignored the fact that I just handed him back my entire entrée, including the side dishes, which were not touched. He never mentioned it again, nor did he offer to substitute something else and he just continued to come to the table and act as if nothing happened. I wasn’t that hungry so I didn’t make a big thing of it. We were waiting for him to either bring back another dish with new fish or actually address the issue. Neither of those things happened.I should have been offered an option or it should’ve at least been discussed. Instead, he returned with our desserts and acted like nothing took place. In the end of the evening we were charged for the entire meal, which seems a little ridiculous. Some adjustment should’ve been made or I should’ve been offered other food. I have called the restaurant three times to discuss this with them and they have never once returned the call. So for me, it was a one star event.
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Jennifer
Denver / Colorado15 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Disappointing. We came for brunch on Father’s Day because this restaurant was well rated. The service was underwhelming. Our food took over a half hour and it wasn’t that busy. It would have been fine but our waitress hovered around the food station so we sat with empty beverages until I could flag her down for refills. Staffing shortages are understandable but not checking in with your table about the delays and ensuring their cocktails and sodas are refilled during a long wait was poor customer service. A manager never checked in either which usually happens if a kitchen is short staffed or backed up. The mimosas were good and well balanced between prosecco to juice. The Banana Foster French toast was delicious. My son ordered the burger and fries which was also good. My husband ordered traditional breakfast. His eggs were overcooked and both the eggs and bacon were cold when served. His breakfast potatoes were really good. We aren’t sure if we will be back to try again. Our experience was not aligned with most user reviews so perhaps it was an off day? Our waitress appeared to be possibly new and uncertain. I was excited to surprise my husband to finally try this restaurant on his special day, and it was sadly a bummer.
Mulberry Street TavernResponded on June 19, 2025
We cannot apologize enough and hope we can make it up to you. Please reach out to Caleb or Dolphe at the restaurant, so we can show you a proper experience.
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Suzy VIP
Wisconsin73 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We started in the bar and then ate in the restaurant. Menu was varied and the food was very good (bison ribeye, prix fix steak, smashburger). Only complaint was the slow delivery between starter and main entree. We waited about 15' to get the starter and at least 25' for the main entrees after we finished the starter. While the waiter was great, the speed of service needs work.
Mulberry Street TavernResponded on June 14, 2025
Thank you so much for dining with us and providing us this valuable feedback. We will do better!
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Anand
Nebraska1 review
4.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Wait time for food was hideous. May be coz of the Hamilton show.
Mulberry Street TavernResponded on June 14, 2025
We are very sorry for the wait time you experienced. We do hope you give us another chance and allow us to truly show you what we can do.
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Carter
Iowa2 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Had a reservation but they gave it away to a different group.
Mulberry Street TavernResponded on June 14, 2025
We are so very sorry this happened. Please allow us to make it up to you. If there is anything we can do, please let usknow.
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Mulberry Street Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (515) 985-2066 ext. 3.

Mulberry Street Tavern is rated 4.3 stars by 611 OpenTable diners.

Mulberry Street Tavern does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people

Jul 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

206 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Mulberry Street
Neighborhood
Des Moines
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Global, International
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public parking is ample around the restaurant. Both street side and garage facilities are available. Our suggestions are as follows: The Financial Center, at 207 7th Street (covered) & 606 Mulberry Street (open lot).
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Michael Holman
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://suretyhotel.com/mulberry-street-tavern/
Phone number
(515) 985-2066 ext. 3

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Starters

Cheese Curds$14.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts$12.00

Oysters on the Half Shell

Roast Garlic$13.00

Roast Bone Marrow$17.00

Pan Seared Chicken Livers$15.00

Salads

Spinach Salad$15.00

Grilled Peach + Arugula Salad$16.00

Black Garlic Caesar$15.00

Mains

Wood Grilled Meatloaf$30.00

Mushroom Bourguignon$29.00

Embered Cabbage$24.00

Half Chicken$32.00

Grilled Salmon$34.00

MST Smash Burger$20.00

Steaks

14oz NY Strip$45.00

12oz Bison Rib Eye$54.00

Prix-Fixe Menu 50

Roast Beet Gazpacho

Bison Meatballs

Quesabirria

Shrimp Scampi

Wood Grilled Pork Chop

Berries + Cream

New York Vanilla Bean Cheesecake

Cocktails

Cherry Sour$15.00

Pretty in Pink$14.00

Midland Manhattan$16.00

Banana Farmer$15.00

Hello Euphoria$14.00

Smoke & Mirrors$16.00

Ginger-Berry Blast$8.00

Cosplay$7.00

Passion Pit$8.00

Sparkling

Bellafina Bianco Secco Frizzante$11.00

Suriol Reserve Brut Rosé$15.00

White + Rosé

Ercole Rosé 1L$13.00

Stoller Riesling$13.00

Angelo Negro, Vino Bianco, Arneis$15.00

Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc$12.00

Talbott “Kali Hart” Chardonnay$14.00

Red

Elouan Pinot Noir$13.00

Poggio Sanpolo, “Rubio,” Sangiovese$14.00

Chateau Recougne Bordeaux Superieur$14.00

Prati Cabernet Sauvignon$15.00

Juan Gil, “Silver Label,” Monastrell$13.00

Draught Beer

Big Grove “Neighborhood Beer” 4.5%$7.00

Golden Road Brewing “Mango Cart” 4%$7.00

Big Grove “Easy Eddy” 6%$8.00

Toppling Goliath “Pseudo Sue” 5.8%$9.00

Confluence “Des Moines IPA” 6.9%$8.00

West O Raspberry Shandy 4.5%$8.00

Odell Brewing Company “Old Doods” Irish Dry Stout 5%$7.00

Big Grove, “Summer Jam” Sour 4.2%$7.00

Single Speed “Tip the Cow” 6.9%$8.00

Packaged Beer

Big Grove Citrus Surfer$8.00

Founder’s All Day IPA$8.00

Imports$7.00

Domestics$6.00

Exile Ruthie N/A$5.00

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