Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines

Dave G. • January 20, 2018Bar staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. Try the highlighted food choices off the menu - you won’t be disappointed!

Nathan W. • May 30, 2017Centro's bar area has one of the best street views of Downtown Des Moines. My favorite dish is the hand-rolled Caviatelli. The Sunday morning Bloody Mary bar is also a can't miss.

Tony T. • September 7, 2014Perfect place for lunch to go or if you want to sit and stay a while. Grab some of the free focaccia bread & olive oil dip. My other favorites: the pesto chicken melt & potato pepperjack cheese soup

Angelos L. • October 14, 2019Loved the cocktails, the nachos, the dessert wines menu and the creme brûlée...

Thomas • July 25, 2015Great and unique pizza in a wonderful atmosphere. It's cramped in here though; expect a wait.

Sarah • January 11, 2012Substantial spinach salad with crispy fruit, curried slivered almonds and crumbled cheese. Also: the falafel flatbread is delicious and filling if you're super hungry!

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!

Kent B. • May 26, 2015The Lamb Chops are phenomenal we took our servers advice and tried them without the mint sauce and they were excellent.

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

Rachel W. • August 7, 2013Great spot! Big plus is the complimentary miso soup and soy vinaigrette salad with your order. Will stop in again.

Nathan W. • June 11, 2019Minimalist vibe, youthful energy and great coffee. My go-to beverage here is the Gibraltar.

Kyla M. • September 27, 2011Great happy hour! Half price appetizers, I recommend Bavarian Nachos. Great along with Strongbow or a guinness.

Dean G. • April 24, 2018Friendly bar staff. Pleasant atmosphere. Prices better than most in downtown Des Moines.

That G. • September 9, 2016They cook the pizzas fast and if you get the build your own you can get any toppings you want. It's fast and fun and the staff of always polite and joking.

Ricky S. • August 7, 2015A very good breakfast place with plenty of options. Excellent coffee & service.

Megan R. • May 19, 2014The Jalapeno Cream with Garlic Tomatoes pasta special topped with Chicken packs just enough heat to make it super flavorful. This is a must for those looking for an affordable and delish meal.

Yoshi Y. • May 13, 2014Amazing food def go with the al pastor tacos and the barbacoa enchilada and seafood nachos

Lindsay • September 26, 2011Love the Italian meatball soup. The chicken noodle is on the greasy side.

Keith K. • February 1Can't go wrong with the grilled salmon salad.

Tim D. • July 15, 2017The Australian coffee is good. The one with two shots of espresso, two scoops of ice cream with milk too. The avacodo toast with a poached egg is delicious.

Mike J. • December 28, 2015Great place! Very much enjoyed the Martini and the food. Everything was very good. We had a few apps and dinner plates. The food was amazing!

Estepha F. • April 26, 2015Great environment and nice staff. Gets crowded a lot though. Park at the green meters for free parking for a quick coffee run

Emmersone • October 7, 2019Amazing food and fantastic service. We will be back.

Estepha F. • October 3, 2017Get cozy by the gorgeous glass fireplace

Tom H. • October 17, 2013I tried the shepherd pie balls they gave a very good sized portions and they were very rich make sure you share best tasting full stomach I've had in awhile

J K. • December 11, 2014Crab panini and southern veggie and pork soup..its a great combination

La-Tica B. • May 23, 2017Love the chicken salad and my Angry Orchard was ice cold. Comw happy hour 4 to 6 pm Monday thru Friday 50% off ALL drinks!

Bill H. • October 26, 2017Good selection of Southern favorites. The fried okra ap was unusual take and quite good. I had the blackened catfish which was excellent. Nice wine list with moderate prices. Would recommend.

Christine P. • January 24, 2017The sushi is fresh and flavorful, and if you go during lunch or happy hour it is not too expensive. Try the Angry Tuna roll if you want something a bit spicy and absolutely delicious.

Brett W. • March 11, 2018Coffee & Gelato were great! Great place to read, relax, and unwind. Friendly staff, easy to get to, free parking (under 2 hours)...5/5 for me!