Suggestions for American food near Des Moines

Margaret S. • July 31, 2013Great American Diner. Good Coffee, clean

Christian B. • July 18, 2013A layered approach to fine cuisine. Each bite has more to reveal. Hip, modern decor and a relaxed, yet professional wait staff. An excellent dining option!

Gregg J. • October 10, 2012I agree with the others about the wings! They're great! Nice sports bar near the airport. Good food, cold drinks, great staff!

D S. • June 25, 2021The Cuban!! Best I’ve had anywhere (including NYC)

Judy L. • June 8, 2021Very friendly staff and awesome homemade tacos

Nathan W. • May 30, 2017ALL THE IOWA BEERS are on tap. And I mean all of them. Whatever your taste in beer, you'll find something you like here. The space is huge and good for large, informal groups.

Eric W. • September 8, 2018The Steak de Burgo is incredible. But I don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu.

Joe G. • September 20, 2014Great menu - hard to choose one thing. Gnocchi was spicy & delicious and enjoyed a Moscow Mule.

Linda H. • September 13, 2012ice cream drinks are the best in town

Lindsey B. • April 27, 2019Make sure you try the cornflake fried chicken! If you’re eating healthier get the cornflake chicken tenders on a salad. So good!

Mike D. • May 17, 2012Yes. This place is open to the public M-F for breakfast and lunch on non-gamedays. Amazing.

Sandy T. • April 7, 2010Try the champaign dressing, it is fabulous!

Gungho N. • February 3, 2012The santa margherita was an amazing wine choice though and the service was excellent!

Travis H. • January 11, 2011Great Tenderloins and Hot Sausage Sandwiches!

Shanon H. • December 27, 2015Vegetarian Meatloaf is delish! I'd order again and again. The homemade marshmallows that come with the hot chocolate cocktail are pretty amazing, too.

Mimi W. • January 4, 2014Never had a bad thing here. The calamari is the best in town and the staff are amasing.

Evan[Bu] • July 21, 2011Drinking beer and doing laundry, you have officially completed the American dream!

Jeremy B. • July 24, 2011Little known fact: the High Life Lounge serves homemade French Silk Pie. It's not on the menu, but is available. Delicious!

Jonathan D. • April 19, 2011Try the crispy chicken cordon-bleu. It's not on the menu, so ask for it special.

Juice Magazine • July 20, 2012With a considerable wine list and a nice selection of domestic and microbrew beers, try an appetizer plate of citrus hummus, mashed black beans and pico de gallo with toasted pita points.

Stacia Z. • July 4, 2012The sweet potato tots have a sweet and savory version. I highly recommend the sweet version. They come with marshmallow dipping sauce!

Alison S. • August 11, 2010New to the Pork Tent menu this year: Ground Pork Sliders! Ground Pork Slider sandwiches only $3. Ground Pork Slider dinner (with baked beans, applesauce and chips): $4.50

Lizzie B. • January 31, 2016Really good bar with live music

Jeremy H. • July 6, 2015This is everything a diner is supposed to be. Delicious comfort food, big portions and good prices. If they have the chicken noodle over mashed potato special, get it!

Patrick G. • November 13, 2016Great service...Great beers...but stay away from the Jambalaya if you are at all familiar with real Louisiana cuisine!

g o. • August 11, 2015Busy lunchtime-but near Des Moines airport. The sandwiches are all good. Midwest types will love the pork tenderloin. Soups and specials are well done.

Jessica G. • May 30, 2011Two for $20, best deal!! The 3 cheese chicken penne pasta is AWESOME!