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Honey Dusted Fried Chicken - Tupelo Honey - Des Moines, Des Moines, IA

Tupelo Honey - Des Moines

4.4
4.4
536 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary Southern
Tupelo Honey is a revival of Southern food and traditions rooted in the Carolina Mountains we call home. We craft brunches, lunches and suppers that bring family and friends around the table and allow for conversations and cocktails to linger longer than usual. Please arrive on time with all members in your party present. We will cancel reservations 15 minutes after the scheduled time. The combining of separate reservations will not be honored. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 63 times today
Experiences are available.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary Southern, Southern, American

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–8:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–7:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–4:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (515) 513-5922

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    AJ Briggs

  • Neighborhood

    Des Moines

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Friday Fish Fry

    $24.50 per person

    Feb 24 - Apr 7, 2023
    We’ve brought a little Southern flair to the traditional midwestern fish fry! Enjoy sustainably-caught cod that has been beer-battered and lightly fried. This dish is served with one of our famous buttermilk, cat-head biscuits, peach coleslaw, and extra-crispy french fries. Don’t be afraid to dip into our house-made tartar and tangy Louisiana rémoulade sauces. $1 from each fish fry will be donated to Hope Lutheran, a local church that provides meals to those in need in the community. Available for dine-in only Fridays & through the weekend from 2/22-4/7/23, while supplies last in our Des Moines location.
  • Whiskey Flight

    $20.00 per person

    Mar 24 - May 28, 2023
    For just $20, add a whiskey flight to your scratch-made meal featuring local spirits from Revelton Distilling Co.! Each flight includes three 1 ounce pours of Revelton's award-winning spirits, including their Honey Whiskey, Shine - White Whiskey, and Whiskey & Cream Liqueur. Hand-crafted in small batches using grains from local Iowa farms, Revelton spirits boast smooth finishes and bold flavors that make them perfect for sipping alone or with your favorite mixer. Whiskey flights are available in-store only to guests aged 21 and up.

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What 536 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Iowa

    Innovative

  • Iowa

    Neighborhood gem

  • Iowa

    Lively

  • Iowa

    Most Booked

  • Des Moines

    Good for groups

  • Des Moines

    Healthy

  • Des Moines

    Neighborhood gem

  • Des Moines

    Lively

  • Des Moines

    Most Booked

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great restaurant to dine in! Dishes are delish and food presentation is well executed. Decor is lovely with lots of natural light that makes this restaurant very inviting. They have also gluten free options, major deciding point for me.
  2. LaurenH

    Louisville

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Loved the food and the atmosphere! Sweet tea taste so good and the biscuits for the appetizers was amazing. Love it!
  3. LoriP

    Omaha

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, food and nice atmosphere. Right across the street from Downtown Marriott and such a sweet addition to area. Our server was helpful and very attentive. Make sure you try the cat head biscuits!
  4. AngieC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was some of the best food I have ever eaten. The vegetarian options did no disappoint!!!
  5. Chip

    Phoenix

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Food was great. Service was above average. Please keep the drinks flowing!
  6. SusanFromIA

    Des Moines

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time dining here and we ordered For the Love of Cobb salad with fried chicken and the Nashville Hot Chicken & Waffles with Mac & Cheese and shared. The salad was one of the best I've had in a long time. Layers of flavor in every bite. Would definitely order that again! My spouse is more of a chicken & waffles fan, but I had half of one of them and he had some of my salad. We ordered the dressing on the side, which I would recommend for both dishes. I didn't use it at all on the chicken & waffles--not needed--it was so flavorful without it. The waffles were delicious on their own. It was layered with a little mac & cheese, which helped to bind it together. It was magical! There was only a very little bit of mac & cheese, so would have loved a bit more of that on the side, but the overall dish was flavorful and exceeded our expectations. The chicken was delicious.
  7. MattC

    Des Moines

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience4
    This was my and my wife’s first time at Tupelo. We had a reservation and were seated right away. It took 10 minutes before we were acknowledged at our table. After ordering our appetizers and drinks, we ordered dinner. Dinner was excessively salty. I couldn’t finish my dinner. I ordered the cast iron pork roast and my wife ordered the famous fried chicken. After dinner, we had to wait a long time to ask for our check. We felt like we were not appreciated or wanted as a guest. My wife and I both agreed after our dining experience, we do not need to dine at Tupelo again.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service was great
  9. DaveW

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    It was fine. Not great and not bad. I had high expectations and was kind of disappointed. Arrive with normal expectations and you won’t be disappointed.
  10. ThomasA

    Des Moines

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    It was a busy Tuesday night because of Valentine's Day. We enjoyed our time there. The cauliflower appetizer was fantastic. Service was a little slow and it was louder than we prefer, but all in all it was good experience.
  11. GaryB

    Des Moines

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    The chicken and waffles was just ok. Chicken was really dry. Kind of a let down.
  12. MikeW

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Very accommodating host, who was willing to turn our reservation for 2 into one for 4 with little delay. Our waitress was very friendly, patient and attentive. I’ve never had Chicken n Waffles and I was very happy with my decision to try them. Drinks were always watched for level’s; never had an empty water, and had fresh cocktails right when we needed them. Biscuits are a MUST (we had 2 for 4 people…plenty) and everyone else like their meals. A little loud, but it was busy and it just added to that feel of a popular and busy establishment..didn’t have to shout. Would highly recommend!
  13. LoveFood

    Des Moines

    23 reviews

    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    My daughter was in town and I wanted to show her this great new restaurant. Since my last visit in the Fall menu items have changed, not for the better Green beans now come soft and limp with little flavor. We ordered a side of the Mac and cheese and my daughter loved it. We ordered two sides to go. Oh my, what a small serving for $5.50 each. It honestly looked like someone’s left overs, maybe two spoons full to complete I hope they can return to their prior glory, right now it is down hill Brussel sprouts and potato sides are great! Cauliflower main course, they forgot to cook it. Very firm
  14. KirkL

    Des Moines

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Nice evening. Good service.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Des Moines

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Chicken and waffles were outstanding. Service was attentive. Drinks were especially good.
  16. JenniferF

    Des Moines

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time we had been there and will not be the last. Could have had a meal just with the homemade biscuits…see you again soon
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Des Moines

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 2, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    This is a nice looking restaurant with mostly bland food and adequate service. Biscuits 2/5 basic drop biscuit served with cold hard butter Collards 3/5 adequate greens mostly vinegar and bacon, not served hot Green beans 1/5 bland Mac and cheese 2/5 mostly cheese seemed to be holding for a long time Sweet spicy chicken 1/5 not sweet not spicy over cooked, for what seems like a signature dish this is abysmal Mahimahi 4/5 almost perfect, slightly overcooked Lemonade 2/5 tasted strange Chicken Tortilla Soup 2/5 bland $140 for 6 for lunch, I would not return I would not recommend.
  18. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 2, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great lunch. Staff did amazing and accommodated our group of 9.
  19. Bradford

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Staff was amazing! Pete rocks!!
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    New Year’s Day hangover breakfast for 15 of us! Had a great time excellent great service and very accommodating staff. Drinks were good, breakfast food was great! Would go again.
  21. DV0323

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Green Tomatoes app and the drink /food menu is on point!
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Des Moines

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Good experience.
  23. MattSV

    Des Moines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fried pickles, chicken and meatloaf were excellent! Capped it off with the banana pudding. The only thing that could have been improved on was the side salad was a bit tired and could have been more crisp...but then again, we didn't come there for the side salad. Good people - Good food - We will be back
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food, service, and overall experience were great. Will definitely be back :)
  25. WilliamT

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    I live in the Equitable building. It was easy to get to the restaurant using the skywalk. They had or reservation. Our table was set up in a corner next to the window. Very nice. Our waiter was very efficient. The food was good and delivered promptly. My wife was disappointed they did not have blue cheese dressing for her salad. It was a good experience.
  26. PatrickP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was fantastic and came out rather quickly. They were busy but I wasn't too loud for a Friday night.
  27. SADSTORY

    Minneapolis

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic spot for brunch, lunch and dinner. Cool atmosphere, great service and yummy food… restaurant trifecta!
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Coastal Georgia

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Great service sand food. Atmosphere is noisy.
  29. SueF

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall2food1service2ambience4
    This was our second time dining here and we will not return. Shocked at the decline and there were two people with us who had never been there. Food was below average in temp, taste and appearance and our server was not up for his task.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall2food4service1ambience3
    Had a reservation for 6 at 8:45. When we arrived the staff had already started to clean up. Chairs on top of tables etc. We were told we had to order immediately upon sitting down because the kitchen and bar closed at 9. Our appetizers and entrees all came out at the same time. The waitress started clearing our table before we were done eating. Dessert was not available since the kitchen was closed. I do not understand why they would allow such a late reservation when the kitchen closed 15 minutes later. Very disappointing. Will not be back.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    I was seated with my reservation immediately. The server was great!
  32. SCHRECK

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    First time there. Jacob was a good waiter. I had the shrimp and grits that I was worried about the grits, but they were delightful.
  33. Foodie59

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    We enjoyed our dinner at Tupelo Honey Cafe so very much. The food was delicious and the presentation was great. The cocktails are an added touch of something special.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    31 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2022

    overall2food2service4ambience5
    Biscuits tasted pre/frozen. Waffles lacked delicious taste, again seemed pre/made. Not a fan.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    The food came out really fast- it was fine, but not freshly prepared.
  36. Spch4

    Des Moines

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Drinks were great. Ordered apps that were meh. Chicken and waffles were the highlight of experience.
  37. Judyb

    Des Moines

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2022

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    Thoroughly enjoyed my first visit here on my birthday smothered chicken collard greens and grits with goat cheese topped off with a piece of chocolate cake complementary. Will definitely be back
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Des Moines

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Portions are fairly small and the meal was very salty. Ambience was great, service and drinks were good.
  39. Diningfun

    Minneapolis

    43 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Food was great! The room is lovely and quant. Service was slow and server was low energy. It was close to 10 minutes after being seated that we were even acknowledged. The service impacted the experience.
  40. Denny

    Chicago

    30 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    Found the menu and good to be unremarkable. This place is about average. Nothing special to see here.

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FAQs

Tupelo Honey - Des Moines offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (515) 513-5922.

Tupelo Honey - Des Moines is rated 4.4 stars by 536 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 63 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Tupelo Honey - Des Moines

665 Grand Ave, Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50309

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Des Moines

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–8:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–7:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–4:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary Southern, Southern, American

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    AJ Briggs

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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