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Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Company

Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Company

Brewery, American Restaurant, and Pub$$$$
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
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7.9/10
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    Ranked #5 for breweries in Des Moines
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    Seejo V.
    "also take part in the mug club"(3 Tips)
    Darren W.
    "Highly recommend 21st Amendment ale."(2 Tips)
    Susan W.
    "Loved the Honest Lawyer IPA!"(2 Tips)
    Hilary H.
    "... great deal and try the muscat mule."(2 Tips)
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  • Shannon N.
    Shannon NoelDecember 11, 2012
    Honest lawyer IPA is a true west coast style microbrew. Much appreciated from a Seattle girl!!! Do it! Also the ham and potato soup is amazing! No processed anything... Made from scratch. Yumm
  • Snooply 5.
    Snooply 57August 9, 2013
    Sweet potato and crab bisque amazing! (soup of the day) Stone Brewery's Greg Koch made it here, you know it's a winner. Great service and a perfect slice of middle America.
  • Patrick G.heart icon on user image
    Patrick GénéreuxOctober 2, 2016
    First time back after several years...great service (Thank you Stephanie), great meal, and super great downtown Des Moines atmosphere, oh and really, great beer, try the 21st Amendment Ale, WOW!
  • Susan W.heart icon on user image
    Susan WellfordSeptember 22, 2014
    Loved the Honest Lawyer IPA! Just grabbed a couple beers and watched NFL football at the bar. Nice bartender, pleasant dark wood bar with dim lighting. Just our style!
  • Patrick O.heart icon on user image
    Patrick O'BrienFebruary 28, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    All their drinks with ginger beer which they brew themselves! My favorite place in Des Moines !
  • Avery J.
    Avery JenkinsMay 25, 2012
    Great Food and Decent Beers, its a solid combination!! Get the Pot Roast Dinner, it's incredibly delicious!! Not the Best Beers but the 21st Amendment was probably my Favorite, try their Seasonals.
  • Eric M.heart icon on user image
    Eric MohlisSeptember 15, 2015
    Food is really great. Nice atmosphere to visit with friends. Feels very relaxed.
  • Juice Magazine
    Juice MagazineDecember 31, 2012
    Try the Belgian white, a refreshing wheat beer that’s brewed with coriander and curacao orange peel which results in a fruity and refreshing brew. Read more
  • Dfw D.heart icon on user image
    Dfw DeanAugust 16, 2015
    Stopped here for a cocktail and dessert: Red's Rye and the Ginger Beerchetta. Good ginger beer pairing I think.
  • Lava Row
    Lava RowSeptember 7, 2011
    Impress your friends with this fun fact: You're in the Saddlery Building, Des Moines' most wired structure - due to all the infrastructure (fiber) built in by Dice.com when it was their headquarters.
  • Aaron S.heart icon on user image
    Aaron SFebruary 17, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Oh man, their creole Jambalaya with corn bread is one of my favorites on Court Avenue. Some like it Hot!
  • Nitefall o.
    Dinner & a show. Head on over to Nitefall on the River, located at Simon Estes Amphitheater to see great live music. Slightly Stoopid & Atmosphere perform 8/4.
  • Patrick G.heart icon on user image
    Patrick GénéreuxNovember 13, 2016
    Great service...Great beers...but stay away from the Jambalaya if you are at all familiar with real Louisiana cuisine!
  • Darren W.heart icon on user image
    Darren WackerAugust 5, 2015
    Highly recommend 21st Amendment ale. Very drinkable. Jambalaya is good, but not nearly as spicy as they think. It is Iowa spicy, which translates to medium at best.
  • Meghan M.
    Meghan MoorlachMarch 24, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Ask Jake for their "finest Pineapple Expess" and you get it in a flute instead of a shot glass
  • Hilary H.
    Hilary HenakJanuary 26, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Have to suggest the margarita pizza its amazing, also take part in the mug club its a great deal and try the muscat mule.
  • Seejo V.
    Seejo VJanuary 27, 2012
    Have to suggest the margarita pizza its amazing, also take part in the mug club its a great deal and try the muscat mule
  • Eric D.heart icon on user image
    Eric DriskellDecember 12, 2018
    Good location and food. They cook the steak a bit on the high side. Med Rare came in closer to Medium for me.
  • Hilary H.
    Hilary HenakOctober 11, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Check out the 10th Annual Court District Halloween Party on Oct. 26th 2012 from 8-Midnight. Costume contest, live music, DJ's and $3 Coors Light specials at all the participating venues.
  • Phil D.heart icon on user image
    Phil DickinsonOctober 28, 2012
    Some of the best wings in Des Moines. Also, try some of the different Moscow Mules. They are all pretty tasty.
  • Patrick H.
    Patrick HoganDecember 30, 2010
    They have a good tasting option to try all their brews, but be warned, their idea of a "tasting portion" is pretty hefty. It's best if you have someone to share with.
  • Randy T.heart icon on user image
    Randy TateFebruary 18, 2016
    Burger with slaw and mac & cheese was a good choice. Nice atmosphere.
  • Season T.heart icon on user image
    Season TravelbeeJuly 21, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Take advantage of $5 pizzas from 11pm - 12am on Thursdays and Fridays. A great deal for gourmet pizza!
  • JVZ
    JVZOctober 1, 2012
    Andrea is the best server I've had at any restaurant. Very friendly, prompt, knowledgeable about the brews and menu items.
  • Ross H.
    Ross HesseltineJune 24, 2012
    The Black and Tan Reuben is delicious, it pairs nicely with all the brews they have on tap.
  • Andrew S.heart icon on user image
    Andrew ShoemakerAugust 8, 2018
    Great lunch if you come before 11:30 1/2 price lunch!
  • Carrie W.
    Carrie WubbenFebruary 15, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the vegetarian burrito with portabella mushroom! It's wonderfully healthy, filling and vegetarian friendly!
  • Ali S.
    Ali SJune 25, 2011
    Great kids menu!! They offer a wide variety of main and side dishes. The Wikki-Stix are a bonus too. My 4 year-old begs to eat here.
  • Kent B.heart icon on user image
    Kent BachmanOctober 27, 2013
    Loved the beer flight gives you a chance to sample a little bit of everything.
  • Nora H.
    Nora HardingApril 6, 2011
    I eat the Colossus Salad like it's my job...hummus, falafel, pita points, mixed greens, cucumber greek dressing. DELISH.
  • Cooper S.heart icon on user image
    Cooper ShieldsJanuary 21, 2016
    Get the pretzels and the beer flight, you're welcome.
  • Corey J.
    Corey JohnsonOctober 31, 2012
    Try the Bacon Wrapped Sirloin - Bacon wrapped sirloin with onions & mushrooms on Texas toast.
  • Ian R.
    Ian RuppApril 29, 2013
    Wings are great, word of caution if you order a White Russian it's gonna be strong as hell.. #too much vodka
  • Kenny E.heart icon on user image
    Kenny EarlJune 20, 2017
    Beer and pizza and they make s pretty good the Manhatten
  • Jon M.
    Jon MartinJune 21, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Jambalaya best in the US and I travel South all the time! Warning: hot is hot...
  • Otis K.heart icon on user image
    Otis KhounloMarch 9, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    The wings are sprinkled with Parmesan!
  • Vinay B.
    Vinay BhatFebruary 10, 2012
    Cool music!! Lovely atmosphere, also try the Roudon! Hope that's how you spell it:)
  • Stephanie E.
    Stephanie EskerMarch 7, 2013
    The appetizers are large... perfect for a table to share.
  • Emmanuel L.
    Emmanuel LopezDecember 9, 2013
    If you come here you have to try one of the beers!
  • Jennie B.
    Jennie BunkofskeNovember 21, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Pizza, wings, and their root beer are my go tos.
  • Ali S.
    Ali SJune 25, 2011
    Great gluten free menu. The staff is wonderful and will help you meet dietary restrictions with ease.
  • Norah C.
    Norah CarrollFebruary 14, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    The Wonton Cookies - chocolate chip cookie dough in a fried wonton with powdered sugar and chocolate sauce - are a sweet way to end a meal (and just $1.99).
  • Dustin
    DustinFebruary 22, 2012
    In this area, I highly recommend: Liar's Club, Vaudeville Mews, Surf Shack, and Fong's Pizza.
  • Heather K.
    Heather KlineMarch 23, 2013
    Taco pizza finished with the wonton cookies- now that's a meal!
  • Eric M.heart icon on user image
    Eric MohlisSeptember 15, 2015
    The Brews are wonderful!
  • Jaime B.heart icon on user image
    Jaime BernalSeptember 24, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    Craft beers. Appetizer deals
  • Steve D.heart icon on user image
    Steve DNMarch 18, 2016
    Sunday fun day wings is a great deal!
  • Juice Magazine
    Juice MagazineOctober 26, 2013
    Come on out to Juice's Costume Contest tonight from 9-11 p.m.
  • Jarad B.
    Jarad BernsteinMay 24, 2011
    The sampler rack is worth every penny, especially if this is your first visit.
  • Carl W.heart icon on user image
    Carl WertzbergerJune 22, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Try the BlackHawk Stout 100% nitro, it's delicious!
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