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

Proudfoot & Bird

4.9 (728)
$31 to $50
American
1000 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309-3400

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Vegetarian / Vegan, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Daily 2:30 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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

What 728 people are saying

Proudfoot & Bird 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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Iowa

    Best Overall

  • Iowa

    Best Food

  • Iowa

    Best Service

  • Iowa

    Best Ambiance

  • Iowa

    Best Value

  • Iowa

    Great for fine wines

  • Iowa

    Romantic

  • Iowa

    Good for special occasions

  • Iowa

    Lively

  • Iowa

    American

  • Des Moines

    Best Overall

  • Des Moines

    Best Food

  • Des Moines

    Best Service

  • Des Moines

    Best Ambiance

  • Des Moines

    Best Value

  • Des Moines

    Great for fine wines

  • Des Moines

    Romantic

  • Des Moines

    Good for special occasions

  • Des Moines

    Lively

  • Des Moines

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Proudfoot & Bird offers an exceptional dining experience, blending historic charm with modern elegance. Renowned for "impeccable service" and "outstanding food," this Des Moines gem delights guests with creative presentations and a knowledgeable staff. The atmosphere is "beautiful," and dishes, including "spectacular" wood-fired entrees, ensure an unforgettable visit.
728 Reviews
  1. Shannon

    Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great celebratory meal! Delish and great service!

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  2. James

    Kansas City / Kansas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service! Our waiter, Eric, was very friendly and helpful. "For the Table" veggie portions are very generous and entrees were incredible as well!

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  3. Matthew

    Phoenix / Arizona7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    David is a great barman, nice spot for celebrating an anniversary.

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  4. Chuck

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an exceptional experience at Proudfoot and Bird! The food and drinks were amazing and our server, Eric was exactly what you’d expect at a fine dining restaurant. He was knowledgeable, professional and engaging. The wood-fired offerings on the menu were unbelievable. The cocktails and wine list were phenomenal. We could not have had a better experience for our first time at the restaurant and the city. We will be traveling to Des Moines throughout this year a few more times and Proudfoot and Bird will always be a stop for us.

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  5. rick

    Wisconsin15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dinner at Proudfoot & Bird was very good. Service was top notch! 3 scallops for $50+? And they had no sear on them. While they were technically not over cooked......it was close. And to have them be that close to over cooked without a good sear......not sure how that is possible. When you offer Steak Frites and only bring a small (8 or so) amount of fries.....that is a fail. While the steak was cooked good, the fries, in this case are just as important. Fries were a fail. They could have been wonderful instead of an after thought. Brussel sprouts....GOOD! I don't have any issue paying these prices when the restaurant lives up to the cost. Would go back for a drink at the bar but not dinner. There is a wonderful lighted display as you walk in the door! Perfect for something beautiful! Too bad it stands empty. What a missed opportunity. Just another near miss.

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  6. Bud VIP

    Columbus8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and fantastic service. Our waiter was exceptionally knowledgable on food and wine.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Iowa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and menu, service was also great! We will be back.

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  8. Kevin

    Iowa2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a reservation for 6:00 but weren’t seated until around 6:20. Great food and drinks; we had the venison and the chickpea curry. Solid portions.

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  9. KIM

    South Dakota10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was exceptional! Service was great!! The presentation.of the food was amazing. The building is beautiful. Our first time to dine here and it did not disappoint! It is now one of our favorite places

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  10. Lee

    Iowa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food, atmosphere and overall experience

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
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1000 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309-3400

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    10th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Des Moines
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Daily 2:30 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, 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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