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: 4.9

4.9

409 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

Feb 9, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

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

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
Water Blossom$15.00
ketel one botanical cucumber-mint vodka, st. germain elderflower, cucumber, mint, lime, soda

Beer Selection

Budweiser | American Lager, St. Louis, MO$5.00
Bud Light | Light Lager, St. Louis, MO$5.00
Bud Zero | Low-ABV Malt Beverage, St. Louis, MO$5.00
Exile "Ruthie" | Gold Lager, Des Moines, IA$6.00
Stella Artois | Gold Lager, Leuven, Belgium$6.00
Sierra Nevada "Torpedo" | Extra IPA, Mills River, NC$6.00
Chimay Red | Trappist Brown Ale, Chimay, Belgium$16.00
Moongold Apricot Wheat | Wheat Ale, Keg Creek, Glenwood, IA$6.00

What 409 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter was Johnny, may have been the best service I have ever had. All in all, a great experience.
IG
IowaGal
Des Moines
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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!
MH
MikeH
Oklahoma City
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
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!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday celebration!
TC
TysonC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server was fantastic!!! Thank you
JH
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!
PH
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
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 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.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful service and food!
TM
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.
CH
CaitlynH
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
Only reasoning for the 4 stars was because we made reservations for our 1st wedding anniversary, which also happened to be NYE. We made our reservations back in October, then 3-4 days before our reservation we got a call that there would be a set menu instead of their normal menu. We would’ve preferred to have the regular menu since that’s what our reservation was intended for, but we kept the reservation because of such short notice and we couldn’t have found another restaurant to accommodate. Otherwise, food was very good and service is always a 100/10.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Des Moines
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
New Year’s Eve 120 per plate but the extreme costs is drinks our 240 dinner for two turned into 340 without even buying a bottle of wine which average 180+ and a minimal by the glass list due to price it’s not a place we will visit very often The service was great and food was excellent my wife and I will usually try two different items just taste lots of food. We are not vegetarians or vegan but the smoked beet entree as the protein replacement was fantastic. We have eaten at all the high end places in town and food was better than all along with great service. So kudos but the value is still too rich for our blood .
HH
HillaryH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Will definitely go back! We were so impressed and the food was fantastic.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Des Moines
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was spot on and the food was amazing! Will be returning.
A
Asarp
Minneapolis
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Loved the meal - great job!!
m
marialunders
Exclusive
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first time at Proudfoot & Bird and it was truly one of the best meals we’ve ever had. From the complimentary salmon mousse/pickled turnip starter to the espresso martinis, it was a truly amazing experience. Our waitress, Gretchen, was knowledgeable and so friendly and her recommendations were spot on. We would recommend the French onion soup, wedge salad, wood oven chicken, black cod, brussel sprouts and especially the filet with bone marrow butter. This was a wonderful way to celebrate the holidays with family!! We will definitely be back!!!!
JC
JackC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
The warm ricotta appetizer is delicious and the cod was the winner amongst the entrees. The service was impeccable.
DO
DineOutAlot
Minneapolis
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Menu options are vast, ambiance is upscale and intimate, customer service is excellent, food is amazing!
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Happy
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A perfect Christmas night dinner! The restaurant was beautiful, the service was amazing, the food was delicious! My father has a severe allergy and they were completely accommodating. Thank you for making our Christmas so lovely!
MA
MarciaA
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyed a delicious Christmas Eve dinner. The entire experience met every expectation. 🎄
OT
OpenTable Diner
Des Moines
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This has to be one of Des Moines best. We’ve had the pork chops and prime rib, both were excellent. I do also appreciate the chef rotates the menu, so it seems like there is always something new to try. Johnny, our waiter was excellent as well. Recommending a fantastic wine to go with our meal. Overall, excellent, just excellent!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Johnny was our waiter & was excellent !
VL
VernonL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The proud foot restaurant always have awesome food, the ambiance is always awesome and customer service is always awesome. I look forward to going there and definitely would recommend this gem to anyone..
RG
RyanG
Chicago
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Quiet professional serving staff. Never felt rushed, would definitely go back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a lovely place! It is just gorgeous and elegant. Our server, Marlena, was flawless. She was friendly, but not overly. The wood grilled oysters are a must. The smell of wood grill sure make a cold night cozy. We had the chicken, the pork and the steak. Everything was perfection. It is quite pricey but very special. Very classy, even a coat check. If you want to impress someone, this is the place!
ID
IowaDiner
Des Moines
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service here was excellent!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Des Moines
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another excellent experience. The service was great and the sea bass was delicious!
L
Laurie
Chicago
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall3food5service2ambience5
I was disappointed as I had personally phoned Proudfoot to confirm our reservation and ask for a table instead of booth. The hostess called me back to confirm that indeed she could accommodate that request. When we arrived, we were taken to a booth and I explained that I had called and was assured that we could have a table. We had to wait 30min for a table. I feel like we should have been offered a drink while we waited or a complimentary appetizer for our trouble.
RG
RichardG
Los Angeles
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Proudfoot and Bird was an excellent choice. It was wonderful in every way and can make Des Moines proud. Or any city for that matter. We were made to feel comfortable from the moment we entered. Ambience, food, service top notch. Bill commensurate with fine dining.
JM
JamieM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful service and food. I loved the drink the bar created just for me and our waitress was very attentive.
KH
KathyH
Des Moines
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The bathroom and all of its exposed plumbing could use some work. Otherwise the experience was delightful. I was expecting the ultra small plate dinner and hunger afterwards but that was NOT the case whatsoever. We actually had leftovers and it tasted amazing the second day. Thank you for the wonderful birthday dinner and I will be back.
LS
LarryS
Des Moines
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
This is an exceptional restaurant and possibly among the very best in Des Moines. The decor is top notch. The service is terrific. We did find it a bit pricy, but that's to be expected for fine dining such as this.
BH
BobH
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 12, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Our server was fantastic, understanding and explaining the food selections. The food itself was good but nothing spectacular. It was perfect for celebrating our anniversary but for just getting a dinner for no special occasion makes this pretty pricey for food that is just above average
JS
JenniferS
Des Moines
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful meal and the service was amazing.
CN
ChristinaN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wow, where do I even begin with this review. To say the least, Proudfoot and Bird is a Des Moines must! I highly recommend getting a reservation as far in advance so you are able to get in, this is not a restaurant you just walk into and decide to eat at, it is a destination. We were greeted & seated right away, and they take any coats so you can be seated in comfort. Our waitress was very prompt, knew the menu very well, and provided exceptional service. We ordered the Warm Ricotta for our first, which was so delicious, definitely a must. My boyfriend and I both got the Angus Filet on the potato puree with Brussels Sprouts for the table. I am not normally a fan of brussels sprouts, but I probably could have ate the entire bowl on my own, the honey-soy vinaigrette paired perfectly with the crisp vegetable. The atmosphere was perfect, nice ambient lighting, not to loud, timing of our meal was perfect, our steaks were cooked to perfection and cut like butter. If I could eat here every weekend I would 100% do so. Proudfoot & Bird will be a yearly staple for us.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Wonderful service, ambiance and food. Cocktails were delicious, but unusually small. We will definitely return.
S
Sue53
Des Moines
33 reviews
vip
4.0
33 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
Great salmon, pork chops, oysters, bass and beef. Service EXCELLENT!!
RB
RyanB
Key West
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had dinner with my wife. Service was amazing. Food was perfect. We will be back.

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 4.9 stars by 409 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

Feb 9, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

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

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Crispy Brussels Sprouts

Warm Ricotta

Sea Bass

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

Water Blossom$15.00

Beer Selection

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

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

Bud Zero | Low-ABV Malt Beverage, St. Louis, MO$5.00

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

Stella Artois | Gold Lager, Leuven, Belgium$6.00

Sierra Nevada "Torpedo" | Extra IPA, Mills River, NC$6.00

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

Moongold Apricot Wheat | Wheat Ale, Keg Creek, Glenwood, IA$6.00

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