Since we’re reviving the thread, went to Oak Park last month. Phenomenal. Very pricey but worth it for a special occasion. Maybe the best steak I’ve ever had. Everything was amazing.
Nice Restaurants in Des Moines .
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I had the opportunity to eat at the Downtown Embassy Club at the top of the Ruan building over the holidays. Pretty fancy and really good food if you can get in.
Oak Park. HMmmm. Sounds suspiciously familiar, are you sure this isn't in Ames?
Saw this restaurant will be opening in WDM, in Albaugh's Tower on 60th street, north of Mills Civic
I loved this quote. Direct shot at the new steakhouse on Jordan Creek lol
Meet the new restaurant opening in West Des Moines that promises a modernized steakhouse
Chef Dominic Iannerelli touts live-fire grilled steaks, an oyster bar, and bold flavors at his steakhouse opening in West Des Moines this spring.
www.desmoinesregister.com
I loved this quote. Direct shot at the new steakhouse on Jordan Creek lol
i assume all future WeWill and Cyclone Fanatic events will be held hereSaw this restaurant will be opening in WDM, in Albaugh's Tower on 60th street, north of Mills Civic
Meet the new restaurant opening in West Des Moines that promises a modernized steakhouse
Chef Dominic Iannerelli touts live-fire grilled steaks, an oyster bar, and bold flavors at his steakhouse opening in West Des Moines this spring.www.desmoinesregister.com
I loved this quote. Direct shot at the new steakhouse on Jordan Creek lol
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First thing I thought of when I heard the name mentioned. Can confirm it is not Hickory Park. I could tell when the food tasted good.
Last time i was at Latin King i found it extremely disappointing.
Would rather go to Cosi Cucina or Christopher's
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Nice thread bump!
DZO Korean BBQ is a fun option, if you want something different. We took the family a couple weeks ago and my 9 year old son absolutely loved it. He proclaimed himself the grill master and kept himself busy managing the cooking. Food was good. We ordered a sampling of a bunch of different meats but all agreed that the bulgogi was far and away the best offering.
DZO Korean BBQ is a fun option, if you want something different. We took the family a couple weeks ago and my 9 year old son absolutely loved it. He proclaimed himself the grill master and kept himself busy managing the cooking. Food was good. We ordered a sampling of a bunch of different meats but all agreed that the bulgogi was far and away the best offering.
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Same. Latin King has not been a great experience the last couple times we've gone.
801 is obviously great. I haven’t been in many years. I should go again soon for research purposes. Only way to confirm Oak Park was better.
my top 5 DSM restaurants
only listing places ive had multiple times
1. Aposto
2. Harbinger
3. 801 Chophouse
4. Christophers
5. High Life Lounge
only listing places ive had multiple times
1. Aposto
2. Harbinger
3. 801 Chophouse
4. Christophers
5. High Life Lounge
Great list. I’ll have to check out Harbinger. Looks interesting but haven’t made it yet.
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Clyde's Fine Diner is worth a check out as well. Not a giant menu, but the food is really good. Good bar as well.
I spent several weeks in Korea and Korean BBQ was by far the easiest on my western palate. So I assume they had the grill at the table and you grill it yourself given your son was the grill master. Was it an electric grill, or did they actually light charcoal at the table? I experienced both in Korea, but I always wondered if charcoal at the the table would actually fly in America for safety reasons.
I loved bulgogi, but also really enjoyed the pork belly (samgyeopsal). I'll have to give this place a try.
From everything I hear, Oak Park is probably the best restaurant in the state, which is pretty amazing considering how new it is.
I feel kind of horrible saying it because Waterfront has been our favorite DSM seafood place for over a decade now, but the last few times we've been there it's been a bit of a let down. One time I got the potato crusted halibut and it was pretty meh. Last time I got a pan fried walleye, and same thing, it was just kind of there. The rice and veggies as sides were also pretty unmemorable. The girls got crab legs and loved it, and I think their sushi rolls are awesome. Just the past few entrees I've gotten have seemed pretty uninspired.
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I believe that it's a gas grill at this restaurant, but don't hold me to that.
