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The dining room at newly opened Proudfoot & Bird - Proudfoot & Bird, Des Moines, IA

Proudfoot & Bird

4.8
4.8
437 Reviews
$50 and over
Global, International
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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2 people

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

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    James Richards

  • 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

What 437 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
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Iowa

    Best Overall

  • Iowa

    Best Food

  • Iowa

    Best Service

  • Iowa

    Best Ambiance

  • Iowa

    Innovative

  • Iowa

    Great for fine wines

  • Iowa

    Romantic

  • Iowa

    Good for special occasions

  • Iowa

    Most Booked

  • Des Moines

    Best Overall

  • Des Moines

    Best Food

  • Des Moines

    Best Service

  • Des Moines

    Best Ambiance

  • Des Moines

    Best Value

  • Des Moines

    Good for business meals

  • Des Moines

    Great for fine wines

  • Des Moines

    Romantic

  • Des Moines

    Good for special occasions

  • Des Moines

    Most Booked

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  1. 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!
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  4. 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!
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and excellent service!
  6. 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!!
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. 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!
  14. 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!
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and great service. Highly recommend.
  18. 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.
  19. 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!
  20. 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

  21. 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!!
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. 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.
  25. 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.
  26. 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!
  27. 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.
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. 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!
  31. 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
  32. 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!!
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Birthday celebration!
  34. TysonC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was fantastic!!! Thank you
  35. 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!

  36. 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
  37. 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.
  38. 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.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful service and food!
  40. 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

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Proudfoot & Bird

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

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