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!

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

Donovan • August 15, 2018Ribeye is a must along with portobello fries. Sit at the bar if there is a wait. Great service.

Kim J. • March 15, 2020Very unique twist on pizza! Had the crab rangoon pizza. Delish! Looking forward to trying different varieties.

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

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

Candy G. • September 29, 2013I ordered a regular 12oz steak with bone marrow butter on it. It was delicious and the steak was a little charred on the sides! Yum!

Bill H. • October 27, 2017Had the scallops with octopus. Great mix of flavors and tastes. Service was excellent. Recommend.

Anna K. • October 5, 2013Fiji Roll was amazing. Sit at the bar. Great atmosphere.

Nathan W. • May 3, 2018St. Kilda has become my new happy place in Des Moines. It's also my go-to location for coffee meetings. They make a great chai latte and the atmosphere is bright, cheery and airy. High recommend!

Heaven S. • September 7, 2013Killer food! Eat up the schnitzel, it's worth it!

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

Ted C. • July 9, 2013Grilled tempeh sandwich with tomato paste on sourdough Was great

Dawn B. • February 10, 2011The chicken and olive pasta is the best in the world!

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

Michael B. • August 7, 2016Good pizza; lots of tipping choices including vegan cheese and such. Next to two or three other cool restaurants that share a parking lot where the food place will validate. Yum and convenient :)

Brant G. • July 19, 2010The Earl of sandwich and a black/tan. Good lunch or dinner combo

Design by the Glass • November 4, 2011The Sebastiani Merlot is delicious (and pretty strong). The brie appetizer is awesome too! #wine #J120

Shane S. • May 24, 2014Seafood nachos are amazing. Also recommend any of th salads

Clem C. • July 6, 2010My first stop in Des Moines! Pleasant people and next to the biblioteque.

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

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

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

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

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.

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!

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!

Steve M. • July 9, 2011"Everything" breakfast burrito *MINUS* sour cream...yes including jalepenos & onions!

Kayla Z. • January 24, 2013Great selection of soups, sandwiches and salads but super busy over lunch hour so come early or late!