Diners' Choice: Good for groups restaurants in Des Moines

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Updated September 05, 2024

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Aura Restaurant & Lounge

5.0

5 (196)

$31 to $50

American

Urbandale

About the restaurant

Lively & flavorful tapas along with vibrant cocktails offer a unique shared experience that challenges the traditional. At Aura, it's good vibes only! Our invigorating environment is the perfect place to gather friends & family.

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Lynda

Dined 6 days ago

We had an awesome dinner! Quality of food is very good and dollar value for the food is great. Drinks were very pricey. Also great, but pricey. Service awesome!!! We sat outside on a beautiful night. Patio needs some work with ambiance. Indoor was nice. We may treat ourselves again on a special occasion.

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Experience

September Wine Dinner

Experience

Happy Hour Everyday!

Fleming's Steakhouse - Des Moines

4.9

4.9 (886)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

West Des Moines

About the restaurant

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar is an outstanding choice to enjoy an exceptional Prime steak, glass of wine, or handcrafted cocktail. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, hosting a business dinner, or simply wanting to enjoy an excellent culinary experience - we will create a safe and memorable evening for you. If you prefer to enjoy your fine dining experience at home, you can order and pay for lunch or dinner online and then pick up curbside or select from one of our delivery partners.

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Scottvip

Dined on Sep 5, 2024

Food is always good. Winston, our server always makes it special.

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Experience

Taste of Piedmont: 5 Course Wine Dinner

Experience

4-Course Wine Dinner featuring Far Niente

Prairie Canary Restaurant & Bar

4.8

4.8 (310)

$30 and under

American

Des Moines

About the restaurant

Prairie Canary Restaurant & Bar serves comfort food with local flair in a historic building on Main Street in Grinnell, Iowa. Prairie Canary was opened in September 2012 and is currently owned by Chef, Paul Durr. Located in the city of Grinnell, also known as “The Jewel of the Prairie” and home to Grinnell College, Prairie Canary provides a gathering place where guests can enjoy Midwestern flavors in an inviting, understated atmosphere that speaks to the colors and textures of the Iowa prairie.
Prairie Canary Restaurant & Bar is all about being local. From the name of the restaurant to the dishes on which the food is served, effort was taken to showcase local talent and area producers. Enjoy your meal on hand-thrown plates and bowls. Sit at hand-made hickory tables. Savor farm-fresh produce grown just miles away. Sip on an Iowa wine or pint of beer. We look forward to seeing you!

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BackBayGalvip

Dined on Aug 31, 2024

Super yummy feta tomato soup and burgers! But the highlight was our lovely server, Faye! So warm and welcoming!

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Popular dish

Iowa Chop

Fresko

4.8

4.8 (1152)

$30 and under

Farm-to-table

Des Moines

About the restaurant

“Fresko” meaning “fresh” inspires our creation of seasonal menus made from locally sourced ingredients. Fresko makes natural food from the bounty of Iowa farms whenever possible. The culinary team prepares product from start to finish applying natural time honored techniques with care at every step. This enriches the flavorful and nutritious product we serve and benefits our community. Fresko believes we are what we eat and eating well means living well.

Fresko features a splendid assortment of original cocktails with a deep spirits menu and a beer program with sixteen beers on tap in addition to bottles and cans. Fresko's wine menu focuses on quality selections at a great value to our guests.

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Mikevip

Dined 6 days ago

Sat at bar, great service, excellent food. I would highly recommend this restaurant

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4.8

4.8 (71)

$30 and under

Mexican

Des Moines

About the restaurant

Our restaurant's mantra is "Sin Maiz, No Hay Pais" meaning "without corn there is no country" as such, our tortillas are hand ground in house from heirloom organic Mexican corn varietals - made daily & cooked to order. As a result of our corn obsession, we have no flour in house & are a completely gluten-free kitchen.

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Mike

Dined on Sep 6, 2024

The food was great and the spicy Margaritas were terrific! Our server Izzy took good care of us. We had a great time!

Eatery A

4.7

4.7 (526)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Des Moines

About the restaurant

Eatery A is Des Moines's destination for Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. Perfecting simple dishes that focus on local, quality ingredients, we strive to offer our guests exotic flavor profiles that let the ingredients take center stage.

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Nicholas

Dined on Aug 4, 2024

It’s was great experience and everything was on point. Food and drinks were amazing. Everything was on time. Every time I go there never had bad experience at all. Plus they have a lot of healthy options and gluten free options. Can’t go wrong there.

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The Stuffed Olive - Des Moines

4.7

4.7 (750)

$30 and under

American

Des Moines

About the restaurant

The Stuffed Olive is about the entire “Martini & Tapas Experience.” From your favorite classics to new and exciting blends you’ve never seen before, you’re sure to find a cocktail to love on our vast martini menu. Add a warm, comfortable atmosphere, great wines, beers and top-shelf spirits, and The Stuffed Olive will become your favorite place to start, end or spend your entire evening. Our tapas menu offers appetizer-sized portions of globally influenced entrees, for a sampling and sharing dining experience. Pair tasty tapas with your favorite martini for happy hour, dinner or a late-night snack. We welcome you to sit back, relax, enjoy great food, good conversation and your favorite martini. Welcome to the Stuffed Olive!

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Perllavip

Dined 7 days ago

We love this place, we have been a customer for years! Food is awesome and drinks are delicious! Definitely recommend!

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Bravo Italian Kitchen - Jordan Creek

4.6

4.6 (836)

$30 and under

Italian

West Des Moines

About the restaurant

Bravo Jordan Creek is an upscale-casual Italian restaurant right in West Des Moines serving authentic pasta dishes, signature entrées, piping hot pizza, and delicious wine & cocktails amid Roman-ruin décor. Our family-friendly atmosphere is as inviting as our welcoming staff and we look forward to your visit at Bravo Jordan Creek located in West Des Moines, IA - make your reservation or place an online order today!

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Todd

Dined on Aug 27, 2024

Great restaurant. Always ask for Sarah she is amazing.

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Popular dish

Lasagne

The Latin King

4.4

4.4 (193)

$30 and under

Italian

Des Moines

About the restaurant

The Latin King restaurant was founded in 1947 by Rose and Jim Pigneri, who immigrated from Terravecchia, Italy to Des Moines. Rose and Jim wanted to bring authentic Italian fare to Des Moines and began this undertaking in earnest upon selling their home to finance the Latin King restaurant lease, which had previously operated as the Cinderella Sandwich Shop (circa 1930) and the Chanticleer Restaurant (circa 1937). Pigneri named the Latin King after New York City’s Latin Quarter and operated the Latin King for 35 years, notably taking only 10 days of vacation time during his tenure. Pigneri sold the Latin King to his third cousin Bob Tursi in 1983.

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Mark

Dined 4 days ago

Sat outside and listened to the music. Very enjoyable.

Dave & Buster's - Des Moines

4.4

4.4 (105)

$30 and under

American

West Des Moines

About the restaurant

Each Dave & Buster's has more state-of-the-art games than ever, more mouth-watering menu items and the most innovative drinks anywhere. From wings to steaks, we've got whatever suits your appetite and our premium bar assures we're stocked to satisfy! Plus, you can watch your game on one of our massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound.

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Jeremey

Dined on Sep 6, 2024

We had an excellent celebration team event! Everyone had a blast and the food and beverage team were awesome! Special shout out to Mayra for providing exceptional customer service to our entire team!

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Experience

Sunday SIP Night

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