Suggestions for Family-friendly places near Des Moines

Kelly S. • May 12, 2013The hot fudge malts are fantastic!

Meredith P. • August 8, 2017The breakfast burrito is really good with a cup of chili.

D • December 10, 2016Fantastic! Fettuccine alfredo with chicken and pizza are exceptional!

Jason S. • April 19, 2010Love their cookies here- Try the molasses!

Kelly S. • September 12, 2013Hard to go wrong here. Appetizers, sushi, Thai or Chinese--it's all great!!

Brenda K. • July 1, 2016The Fromage Blue salad was fantastic and big (we split it)!! Great beer selection too.

Melissa D. • May 17, 2014Great zoo and getting better! May not be as big as Henry Doorly in Omaha, but you can enjoy several hours there. Also very kid friendly.

Ted N. • May 11, 2014Absolutely fantastic. Coming here for 15 years and never been disappointed. Have them make the angry extra spicy and they have great crab Rangoon

Sara K. • June 20, 2012Live family friendly music every Fri and Sat at 7pm between Memorial Day and Labor day. Gelato, wine, beer, Italian sodas and more!

Chris G. • March 5, 2015Tequila Burrito is sooooo good! Get it with steak!

Kelly E. • April 4, 2011Best vanilla ice cream in the world. Everything is delicious! Can't go wrong at Granny's

Sarah D. • September 2, 2015Beautiful park! The Iowa Cubs are decent so it makes for a fun, family night out.

Joel W. • July 30, 2014The crispy zucchini was delicious and huge! Ask for Tim for your waiter. He's the best!

Danielle W. • January 4, 2013Was awesome the chicken egg rolls with cream cheese are amazing!

Christi R. • July 12, 2014Best corned beef hash I have had. Definitely yummy.

Russell Bert W. • October 28, 2016Friendly people, yummy mushrooms, great shakes :-)

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.

Leroy G. • March 10, 2016favorite place for a solid affordable pepperoni and sausage pizza

Stacy M. • June 8, 2013Calamari is fantastic, house dressing is delicious. Toasted ravioli comes in a combo so you get meat and cheese pieces; it's excellent. Service was slow but food makes up for it

Philip R. • February 15, 2015Best donuts in Des Moines. I really like the Bavarian cream. Awesome!

Abby W. • November 16, 2010Potato pepperjack soup -- a perfect, cheap lunch!!!

Brian • August 11, 2010The steak enchilada is damn good but the original flour is the best!!!

Kevin C. • September 1, 2015Best pad Thai in town. Love the coconut lettuce wraps, drunken noodle & the savory pho. Great vegetarian options too!

Tara H. • March 16, 2011Try the sweet and salty pizza! So good!

Sabrina D. • June 28, 2015My favorite Chinese place on the East side. Everyone who works there is super friendly -- they all know me by name!

Matt M. • May 28, 2014KILLER PHO AND GREAT BAHN MI

Chris A. • September 2, 2011Fried Chocolate Doughnuts w/ nuts are amazing

Mike S. • January 19, 2020The pastries & bread are amazing. It’s worth visiting La Mie, just to take in the scents of freshly baked goods.