Proudfoot & Bird

Name: Proudfoot & Bird
Address: 1000 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, 50309-3400
Telephone: (515) 957-2400
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8

437 Reviews

$50 and over

Global, International

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Fine Dining in every aspect. Proudfoot & Bird, named after the original Hotel Fort Des Moines architects, pays homage to the glamorous days of years past with every detail. Adorned with stunning marble tables, intricate gold ceiling inlay, plush soft seating, and grand circular bar we have recreated a time that was filled with elegance, extravagance, and indulgence. Housed in the historic Hotel Fort Des Moines, we have taken every step possible to protect a valued piece of Des Moines’ cherished history. Two semi-private areas available, seating eight and ten guests respectfully.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 27, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Global, International, Vegetarian / Vegan, Steak
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–2:00 pm Bar Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(515) 957-2400
Website
http://www.hotelfortdesmoines.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
James Richards

Location
1000 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309-3400
Neighborhood
Des Moines
Cross street
10th Street
Parking details
We have a parking garage connected to the hotel and street side parking nearby.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Easter Day Brunch
$75.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Celebrate Easter with a delectable brunch menu perfect for the whole family. Enjoy Chef James Richard's carving stations, bakery favorites, an assorted dessert table, and much more. The Easter Bunny will be hopping around and available for photos with your loved ones. Seating every 30 minutes. First seating at 10am, last seating at 2pm. Adults - $75++ (includes bottomless mimosas) Children 6-12 $15++ Children 5 & under eat free

Popular dishes

Wedge Salad$15.00
hydro lettuces, buttermilk vinaigrette, maytag blue cheese, lardon, pickled red onion
Warm Ricotta$14.00
truffle honey, sea salt, grilled bread
Simple Salad$13.00
vegetables, sweet herbs, champagne-lemon vinaigrette
French Onion Soup$14.00
caramelized onion, gruyere, crostini, veal demi-glace
Roasted Bone Marrow*$18.00
bacon-jalapeno onion marmalade, pickled peppers, crispy shallots, tallow toast
Wood Grilled Spanish Octopus*$26.00
warm farro, quinoa and white bean salad, sundried tomato, crispy capers
Grazing Board$24.00
assortment of Iowa meats and cheeses, local honey, griddled sourdough

Main

Wood Roasted Chicken Breast*$28.00
local cheddar heirloom grits, tomato-garlic blistered kale, chicken demi-glace
Strauss Family Farms' Lamb*$48.00
double-cut chops, peas, carrots, mint
Sakura Farms Pork Ribeye*$38.00
bone-in chop, roasted apple reduction, apple relish, roasted sweet potatoes
Bavette Steak*$44.00
tallow roasted potatoes, pickled peppers, chimichurri aioli
Black Angus Filet*$60.00
skin-on mashed potatoes, bone marrow butter, red wine demi-glace
Center Cut Cauliflower Steak$28.00
warm farro, quinoa and white bean salad, golden raisins, pine nuts, sherry glaze
Sea Bass*$38.00
shaved fennel salad with red onion and mint, romesco sauce
Miso Glazed Black Cod*$40.00
turnips and radishes two ways, miso-ginger butter, tobiko roe
Skuna Bay Salmon*$36.00
local-vegetable wild rice pilaf, coconut-curry vadouvan, cilantro oil

For the Table

Charred Carrots$12.00
labneh, vadouvan, coriander, pistachio
Crispy Brussels Sprouts$12.00
apple, honey-soy vinaigrette
Broccolini$12.00
garlic, lemon, parmigiano-reggiano, breadcrumbs
Mushrooms$14.00
white wine, herbs, roasted garlic
Roast Cauliflower$11.00
spiced pepitas, cilantro, lime
Anson Mills Grits$12.00
local cheddar and bacon
Skin on Mash$12.00
local potatoes, cream, butter

Imbibe

Vanilla Old Fashioned$15.00
templeton 4yr rye, madagascar vanilla bean, angostura, orange
Aviation$13.00
aviation gin, crème de violette, maraschino liqueur, lemon
Champagne Cocktail$14.00
mumm napa brut, courvoisier vs, sugar cube, angostura
Hemingway Daiquiri$13.00
flor de cana 4yr silver rum, grapefruit, maraschino liqueur, lime
Barrel Finished Negroni$13.00
beefeater gin, dolin rouge, campari, dehydrated orange

Beer Selection

Budweiser | American Lager, St. Louis, MO$5.00
Bud Light | Light Lager, St. Louis, MO$5.00
Stella Artois | Gold Lager, Leuven, Belgium$6.00
Exile "Ruthie" | Gold Lager, Des Moines, IA$6.00
Big Grove "Easy Eddy" | Hazy IPA, Solon, IA$6.00
Kinship "Amber" | Ale, Waukee, IA$6.00
West O "Coco Stout" | Stout, Okoboji, IA$6.00
Single Speed "Ring Around the Gose" | Sour, Cedar Falls, IA$6.00
Fishback & Stephenson "Cherry Cider" | Cider, Fairfield, IA$6.00
Chimay Red | Trappist Brown Ale, Chimay, Belgium$16.00

What 437 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday celebration was a success and everything about our experience was top notch!
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BobB
Des Moines
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter Johnathon was super knowledgeable and accommodating to all of our requests. The food was on point and everyone’s meals were delicious. We finished off the evening going down to the speakeasy in the basement. An absolutely wonderful date night out with friends.
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Skye
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We really enjoyed the classy instrumentals of 70s rock. Our Server Brad help come up with the best way to propose to my fiancé, She said "YES".Everybody was nice and grouped together making the moment perfect!!! This was a really special for us and will be having our Anniversery every year there for here on out, requesting Brad as our server. Thank You Skye & Aubrey
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KathyC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter Brad was wonderful! We enjoyed everything. The renovations Look great!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and excellent service!
LA
LAR12
Houston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was incredible! We were traveling for an event and just stumbled onto the restaurant, even more surprised to find it was in a hotel. Our only disappointment was in the fact we ate so much trying different things in the menu, we were too full to try the desserts. Definitely coming back next time we are in town!!
KJ
KarolJ
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
By far one of the best restaurants in Des Moines. Great quality wine list, great service and quite honestly very reasonable prices for the product. Have the bone marrow.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Des Moines
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience4
Liz provided us great service. However, the breakfast we had was subpar. Coffee wasn’t very good and even had a somewhat sour (high acidity?) taste. Got another cup and it tasted the same. The pancakes were ok, but didn’t taste fully cooked. Added poached eggs and they were watery. Bacon was good. Overall, I wouldn’t eat breakfast there again. Disappointed after having an amazing dinner the night before.
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BSGDSM
New York Area
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wait staff was amazing. Food was delicious and atmosphere is second to none.
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Michelle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent offerings, friendly staff and helpful suggestions. A wonderful full service restaurant for a special evening out.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Des Moines
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We reserved a table for dinner and asked specifically for “Johnnie” since we had him for our server once before. As the last time, he provided us outstanding service!!! He knows his customers and provided us excellent advice on food and drink selections. He was very responsive to our requests and the food did not disappoint!! Thank you, Johnnie for a very memorable night!!! Sincerely, The Medina’s
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WayneS
Chicago
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always excellent service. Food is "five-star". Always low noise and well stocked bar.
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CharlesG
Des Moines
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I rarely give a restaurant all 5 stars, but last night’s experience was superb. Tried the bone marrow app for the first time, it was delicious as everything was. Lisa was our server, she could not have been better. Atmosphere was perfect, as were the wine and cocktails. Can’t wait to go back!
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DavidE
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Greeted cordially with smiles and seated where we could see the wood fire grill. Waitress was very friendly and knowledgeable. Food was fantastic! Thanks guys!
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MatthewD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great addition to downtown Des Moines. Looking forward to my next visit.
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GaryR
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to dine, highly recommend. The food was unbelievablely delicious. The ambience wonderful, waitress, the best.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and great service. Highly recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent experience. Brad was our waiter, did a great job. Lamb chops were awesome.
DH
DaniH
Des Moines
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Atmosphere, Service & Food were all fantastic! I love the open fire concept & the chicken dish was SO good even though I hated to get something as boring as chicken - definitely not your average chicken! We started with the bone marrow & the kitchen even subbed in GF bread for us! My husband had the bavette steak & we shared the brussel sprouts - all were excellent!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tulsa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server, Brad, lead us through an incredible dining experience! We tried several new things, and he gave amazing recommendations and advice. The roasted bone marrow was amazing, and the chicken breast with grits was to die for! Genuinely a wonderful experience!
Proudfoot & BirdResponded on February 18, 2023We are delighted that your visit was so wonderful! I will relay your message to Brad and Thank you so much for your patronage! We look forward to serving you soon! PFB
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marialunders
Exclusive
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dinner was wonderful as usual! John was a great server and recommended an amazing wine to pair with our dinners. This is definitely our new special occasion restaurant!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Des Moines
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2023
overall2food3service2ambience2
When seated we immediately mentioned to our server that we had a concert time that needed to be honored so that he could get our food out on time. Yet, our server insisted on going into an extremely long and unsolicited description of his favorite items on the menu. It took an hour and 10 minutes for our food to arrive. The food arrived cold and we were only left with 25 minutes to have dinner. This forced us to get “to go” boxes and finish the dinner as leftovers.
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ShelbyF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Johnny was an excellent server. Very knowledgeable on wines. He recommended wines that paired to our dinner perfectly.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Des Moines
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service was amazing. Great wine selection. Really enjoyed my chicken, mushrooms, and grazing board. Can’t wait to be back.
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iowacitylocal
Philadelphia
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
Delicious addition to Des Moines dining. Solid staples. Great flavors. Very good value.
SO
SheilaO
Des Moines
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and high quality food and drink. I would recommend and will be back!
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JamieG
Des Moines
42 reviews
3.0
42 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience5
Service was fine but needed practice pouring wine out of a bottle (especially a pricy bottle) let’s just say we lost some. The octopus appetizer is amazing!!! If I go back it will be my entree. The French onion soup was not good at all which was disappointing. I got the pork and while the meat and sauce were pretty good the side to it (sweet potatoes) were rack hard and couldn’t enjoy these at all. The salmon was the other entree which was good but came out well after the other plates were served. The sides we got were broccolini, Brussels and carrots. They came out late as well but we’re delicious. I’m undecided on whether or not to visit again - at least not for some time.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Des Moines
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2023
overall2food1service3ambience2
The noise level was high enough that it was difficult to Cary on a conversation at our table. While the server was very pleasant, we had long waits for service. The food was over cooked and one plate needed to be returned. My wife had the pork and it was also over done but she didn’t want to cause a scene and return it. Only had two kinds of tea available for after dinner drinks. Overall, we felt like we had been scammed. When you spend $175 for two ad have a poorly prepared meal, it doesn’t feel good. Won’t be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter was Johnny, may have been the best service I have ever had. All in all, a great experience.
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IowaGal
Des Moines
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Proudfoot and Bird is a fantastic restaurant. From the ambiance, to the drinks, to the waitstaff, to the meal, everything was amazing! Will absolutely return. High praises to executive chef James Richard! He is truly building something extraordinary!
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MikeH
Oklahoma City
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lobster risotto, lamb, filet, brussel sprouts, cocktails, wine, sticky toffee pudding, service, ambience, all amazing. Our favorite restaurant in Des Moines
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dree
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrating so went all out on apps- great service and amazing food!!
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OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday celebration!
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TysonC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server was fantastic!!! Thank you
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JerryH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything about the place was amazing from the food to the service. Brad was an awesome waiter, helpful to the entire group and very knowledgeable.
Proudfoot & BirdResponded on January 24, 2023Thank you Jerry For taking the time to write this review! We're very happy to have served you!
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PadraigH
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Gretchen was our superb server and the food while I thought for Des Moines was pricey was superb
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant is a gem! Definitely an elevated dining experience.
CG
CharlesG
Des Moines
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
If you need to really treat yourself go to Proudfoot and Bird. Ambiance, food, service, and drinks are wonderful. It is a beautiful upbeat place but not loud. Can’t wait to go again! Johnny took care of us, genuinely made us feel welcome and it could not have been better.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful service and food!
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TonyM
Des Moines
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Three of us went for dinner on a Friday night before a show. First of all our server Kara very attentive and personable. All of the food was very good with the exception of the Sea Bass which we felt lacked flavor. The Grazing Board was A LOT of charcuterie for $24. The French Onion Soup was good as well. The Cab Filet was exceptional!! The Sukna Salmon with coconut curry was also very good. We had the three desserts: Apple Gallete, Sticky Toffee Pudding (not as good as Gordon Ramsey's though still pretty good), and Flourless Chocolate Cake with raspberry sauce. Again, almost everything was very good. We look forward to returning.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Proudfoot & Bird is rated 4.8 stars by 437 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

Mar 27, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

1000 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309-3400

Additional information

Cross street
10th Street
Neighborhood
Des Moines
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–2:00 pm Bar Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Global, International, Vegetarian / Vegan, Steak
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
We have a parking garage connected to the hotel and street side parking nearby.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
James Richards
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.hotelfortdesmoines.com/
Phone number
(515) 957-2400

Proudfoot & Bird

Make a reservation

Additional information

Easter Day Brunch

Roasted Bone Marrow

Crispy Brussels Sprouts

Wood Roasted Chicken Breast

Oysters

Half Shell*

Wood Roasted*

First

Wedge Salad$15.00

Warm Ricotta$14.00

Simple Salad$13.00

French Onion Soup$14.00

Roasted Bone Marrow*$18.00

Wood Grilled Spanish Octopus*$26.00

Grazing Board$24.00

Main

Wood Roasted Chicken Breast*$28.00

Strauss Family Farms' Lamb*$48.00

Sakura Farms Pork Ribeye*$38.00

Bavette Steak*$44.00

Black Angus Filet*$60.00

Center Cut Cauliflower Steak$28.00

Sea Bass*$38.00

Miso Glazed Black Cod*$40.00

Skuna Bay Salmon*$36.00

For the Table

Charred Carrots$12.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts$12.00

Broccolini$12.00

Mushrooms$14.00

Roast Cauliflower$11.00

Anson Mills Grits$12.00

Skin on Mash$12.00

Imbibe

Vanilla Old Fashioned$15.00

Aviation$13.00

Champagne Cocktail$14.00

Hemingway Daiquiri$13.00

Barrel Finished Negroni$13.00

Beer Selection

Budweiser | American Lager, St. Louis, MO$5.00

Bud Light | Light Lager, St. Louis, MO$5.00

Stella Artois | Gold Lager, Leuven, Belgium$6.00

Exile "Ruthie" | Gold Lager, Des Moines, IA$6.00

Big Grove "Easy Eddy" | Hazy IPA, Solon, IA$6.00

Kinship "Amber" | Ale, Waukee, IA$6.00

West O "Coco Stout" | Stout, Okoboji, IA$6.00

Single Speed "Ring Around the Gose" | Sour, Cedar Falls, IA$6.00

Fishback & Stephenson "Cherry Cider" | Cider, Fairfield, IA$6.00

Chimay Red | Trappist Brown Ale, Chimay, Belgium$16.00

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