Nice Restaurants in Des Moines .
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John and nicks is great. Great salad bar
We kept it under $200 with tip at Oak Park. I can see it getting spendy if you have multiple drinks though. I had 1 beer and wife had 1 cocktail.
Simons is the best in town. Unique atmosphere. Same staff over the last decade or so, which says a lot. Food is incredibly good and reasonably priced. But it is a bit tough to get in to; line up a half hour before open to ensure seating at 5pm (on a Tuesday in February!).
It all depends on what you order and how much you drink but I'd be surprised to get out of there for less than $200 per couple and more likely around $300 with a couple of drinks. This is just what I've heard from friends and on facebook.
These types of places are lost on me, my favorite places are never that expensive but it sounds like if this is your thing, Oak Park is killer.
Yeah, my palette isn't near sophisticated enough to justify spending $150+ on a meal (not counting drinks) for 2. Not only that, but that kind of atmosphere makes me more uncomfortable than not. Places like Flemings or Johnny's are more than fancy enough for our super special occasions.
One of these things in NOT like the others....
I'm always shocked by the prices, I don't think there's a better value in DSM. The place is an absolute gem.
And Simon actually walks around to the tables.
Corkage fee there is pretty small if anything too.
The best way to go to Simon's is with a group. They take reservations for groups of 6 and up.
Chicago Speakeasy is the mothership for John & Nick's. Speakeasy is amazing, just incredibly tough to get into, even during the week. We went on a Thursday night in January and waited 30 minutes.
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!
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!
The overall vibe is borderline snooty, but not as bad as some of the other good DSM spots. And the portions lean to the small side. But the menu is usually interesting and the food itself has always been pretty amazing when we've been there. I think Gordon Ramsay was in DSM for something several years ago and he was spotted there for dinner.
