Northwest Des Moines Restaurant Recommendations

[wisconcyn]

DSM area clone fans.

I'm coming into Des Moines next week for a funeral and the family was going to hit a restaurant for a late lunch before heading back home. I haven't been to Des Moines for years. Any recommendations for a casual lunch to reminisce and get a good meal.

Thanks for any guidance.

 

[baller21]

Parlor in Beaverdale has some decent detroit style pizza.

 

[Des Moines Clone]

Gilroy's on 8th in West Des Moines, Cooper's on Fifth in Valley Junction, Tito's Lounge on NW Urbandale, Cool Basil on 86th in Clive if you want Asian food, Waterfront Seafood Market on University in West Des Moines if you want seafood. Club Car in Clive may also be a good choice.

All depends on what type of food you want and how casual you are feeling.

 

[AuH2O]

Flying mango. Might need reservations.

 

[nfrine]

Flying mango. Might need reservations.

You can end the thread now.

 

[dmclone]

I heard somewhere that flying mango just recently got sold. I do love that place. Flying mango isn't open for lunch.

 

[Trice]

I heard somewhere that flying mango just recently got sold. I do love that place. Flying mango isn't open for lunch.

Would love more details on that. Might be my single favorite restaurant in the Des Moines area.

 

[dmclone]

For this type of situation, I'd worry more about the environment. NW, I'd choose somewhere like Greenbriar in Johnson for lunch.

 

[dmclone]

Would love more details on that. Might be my single favorite restaurant in the Des Moines area.

This is where I saw it

 

[AuH2O]

You can end the thread now.

Haven’t been there for a couple years, but my wife and my favorite restaurant in the metro.

 

[Gonzo]

G.Mig's in Valley Junction for a little more casual. Cooper's Hawk for something a little nicer.

 

[CYdTracked]

Define NW Des Moines as city of Des Moines and surrounding suburbs are entirely different conversation. If you consider all of the metro then Urbandale Grimes and Johnston are NW. If its Des Moines city limits the Beaverdale area is the NW part of town

 

[Remo Gaggi]

G.Mig's in Valley Junction for a little more casual. Cooper's Hawk for something a little nicer.

Love GMig’s. Had a delicious breakfast there this morning. Dinner specials are usually pretty good.

 

[cyphoon]

Simon's

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[wisconcyn]

Thank you for the recommendations. Flying Mango looks interesting but they don't appear to be open for lunch. It would be an great option since I grew up on 42nd and Hickman along time ago. It was a DeCarlo's pizza when I last was in the area to visit the parents. I'll run with your feedback.

 

[JP4CY]

Motley School Tavern is good.

 

[Tailg8er]

Smokey D's has decent BBQ, is big enough for large groups, & just off the interstate.

 

[BillBrasky4Cy]

Smokey D's has decent BBQ, is big enough for large groups, & just off the interstate.

If I'm going BBQ on the north side it's ShortE's BBQ in Johnston10 times out of 10. Smokey D's is good but I also find it a little overrated.

 

[BWRhasnoAC]

Simon's is really popular.

 

[Tailg8er]

If I'm going BBQ on the north side it's ShortE's BBQ in Johnston10 times out of 10. Smokey D's is good but I also find it a little overrated.

Short Es is good, too, but they also have limited hours. Only open for weekday lunch W-Fri from 11-2 - might not work for a late lunch.