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!

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

Larry M. • November 5, 2013I make it a point to eat here when I'm in Des Moines for events. Reasonably priced food and great service. Fantastic place for lunch... but get here early!

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

Mike S. • September 19, 2021Great Iowa beers. I like the Surf Zombie West Coast IPA. Food: I recommend the peanut butter burger or shrimp & chips.

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

Drew A. • July 4, 2011Best Brunch in Des Moines and killer cocktails

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.

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

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

Craig N. • July 8, 2012One of the best meals I have ever had. I have been to a lot of italian restaurants in town and this beat the pants off all of them. Try the calamari!

Devin P. • September 7, 2013The Iced Tea is so good! Green tea and chai.

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

Brian • March 31, 2016Market fresh sandwich, curly fries,shake

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

Tim H. • February 26, 2010Musts: Cheeseburger (-onions) and tots. And tangermeister shots

Dave C. • January 6, 2012Love the thin onion rings & the bluegill are great!

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.

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!

Kp R. • September 4, 2011HONEST IPA is great and flavorful...

Your Downtown Gal • February 15, 2012Everything here is absolutely delicious! I love the spinach dip for an appetizer. Chicken or shrimp club is amazing

Lisa Y. • March 27, 2015The parmesan shrimp and steak is the best here.