Nice Restaurants in Des Moines .

[DSMCy]

Haven't seen this one yet so I'll add to the list - Proudfoot & Bird

This is in the expensive, and overly fancy category, but we had a great meal about a year ago and really enjoyed it

 

[NorthCyd]

Looking for a recommendation for sunday afternoon. #1 son & wife are now expecting! So dinnering with them and my folks - who don't know yet!

If it was up to my folks, they'd just go to the Hitching Post in Bevington. I'd like to aim just a little higher! Where's a good, nice, place for not-adventurous basic-Iowa 70yo parents, but also decent for younger folks? SW side would be preferred, as they live off 92 south of the metro. TIA!

Johnny's Steakhouse if you're looking for someplace a little nicer. Wellmans if they are more into the bar vibe. Bravo is a decent Italian chain restaurant next to Jordan Creek Mall.

 

[BWRhasnoAC]

They have my favorite hummus in DSM and the bacon wrapped dates are amazing.
Pizza happy hour prices rock.

Unsure if its still the case, but last I knew it's related to Alba.

My ex was half Lebanese. Even she said their baba ghanoush is the best she's ever had. They used to have a cioppino that was fantastic. I miss that broth they used...

 

[Cyched]

Looking for a recommendation for sunday afternoon. #1 son & wife are now expecting! So dinnering with them and my folks - who don't know yet!

Can’t believe you play favorites with your kids like that

 

[dmclone]

Stay tuned for "Dmclone Des Moines Best Deli". I have a few places left to visit, but so far:

11/15/2023-Maccabee's Deli. Pastrami on Rye.

11/21/2023-Palmers. #2 Beef Eater. I've also had about every other sandwich they've had

12/4/2023 Capriortri's Italian medium sandwich. Shouldn't have went, not sure what I was thinking

1/3/2024
Graziono's
Knuckle sandwich.

2/6/2024
Maccabee's
Salami w faccia


2/28/2024
Taste of Italy
Non-Profit

These are the ones left on my list

Gateway Market
B&B-I've been but need to go again
Manhattan Deli-I've been but need to go again
South Union

 

[NickTheGreat]

15 inches? I wouldn’t even be able to sit in my chair at that distance.

I was exaggerating a little, but if I swung my elbow too much I'd have hit them.

 

[NorthCyd]

Has anyone tried Club Car in Ankeny? I live relatively close to it but haven't heard much about it yet. I've never been to the west side one either.

 

[alarson]

Can’t believe you play favorites with your kids like that

Even more with his wives

 

[IASTATE07]

It's disappointing to read poor reviews for Ruth's. Their filet is hard to beat compared to similar steakhouses. I usually only eat there while I'm on vacation and have never had a bad experience. Hopefully the WDM location is able to improve their service.

 

[DSMCy]

I don’t know why you’d go to a chain when this thread is proving there are tons of great local places

 

[Three4Cy]

Has anyone tried Club Car in Ankeny? I live relatively close to it but haven't heard much about it yet. I've never been to the west side one either.

We very much enjoy Club Car in Clive. The service is good; we always have good food + solid cocktails.

 

[Frog]

The Y is awesome!!

 

[MJ29]

Manhattan Deli lovers, there's an Instagram account that is going through the entire menu of Manhattan Deli, one sandwich per week.

"themanhattanprojectdsm"

It's been fun to watch them try every sandwich.

 

[DSMCy]

Manhattan Deli lovers, there's an Instagram account that is going through the entire menu of Manhattan Deli, one sandwich per week.

"themanhattanprojectdsm"

It's been fun to watch them try every sandwich.

If you're able to support them, please do!

New owners have been getting crushed by all the construction work on Ingersoll Avenue

 

[Cyched]

Even more with his wives

Maybe it’s their religion. I’m a first amendment guy

 

[ajspatio19]

Has anyone tried Club Car in Ankeny? I live relatively close to it but haven't heard much about it yet. I've never been to the west side one either.

We also live close to Club Car and walk over for drinks and appetizers a lot. Jason the bartender is great and I like all the food I've had there. I've seen some bad reviews that seem valid but I haven't had a bad experience myself.

 

[Cychl82]

Should check out Eggs and Jam in Valley Junction. Epic breakfast.

Breakfast club is also amazing

 

[MJ29]

Has anyone tried Club Car in Ankeny? I live relatively close to it but haven't heard much about it yet. I've never been to the west side one either.

I like the one in Clive. I've been there often for lunch since it's close to my office.

 

[BWRhasnoAC]

Breakfast club is also amazing

Ya it's on my list.

 

[MartyFine]

Discovered this place tucked away off of Fleur recently. Never disappoints.

https://thegreenolivedsm.com/our-menu/