More of Des Moines's Standout Tables
A deeper pass through the restaurants keeping Des Moines in the national dining conversation, from buzzy newcomers to long-game institutions.
Antojitos Mexicanos Food Truck
Des Moines, Iowa
Service options: Outdoor seating, Curbside pickup, Drive-through, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
A Dong Restaurant
Des Moines, Iowa
Low-key spot serving Vietnamese & other Asian cuisines behind an unassuming brick facade.
Buzzard Billy’s
Des Moines, Iowa
Roomy, laid-back eatery featuring food with Louisiana roots, TVs to catch the game & a deck.
Northern Lights Pizza (102)
Des Moines, Iowa
Thin-crust pizzas, pasta & flatbread sandwiches served in a no-frills setting.
Paul Revere's Pizza
Des Moines, Iowa
Basic quick-serve chain outpost serving thin-, thick- or stuffed-crust pies & more.
Tacos Villanueva
Des Moines, Iowa
Service options: Outdoor seating, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Sam's Fine Food & Egg Rolls
Des Moines, Iowa
Cheery, family-owned restaurant offering familiar Chinese eats, such as fried rice & lo mein.
Judges
Des Moines, Iowa
Service options: Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails. Popular for: Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Burger Shop
Des Moines, Iowa
Service options: Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance.
Beaver Tap
Des Moines, Iowa
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom.
Table 128
Des Moines, Iowa
Identifies as LGBTQ+ owned. Service options: Outdoor seating, Curbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights.
Palmer's Deli & Market
Des Moines, Iowa
Service options: Delivery, In-store pickup, In-store shopping, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance.
Bianchi's Hilltop Restaurant
Des Moines, Iowa
Service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great cocktails.
Splash Seafood
Des Moines, Iowa
Upscale seafood specialist featuring an oyster bar & wine tastings in a colorful, modern space.
Perkins American Food Co.
Des Moines, Iowa
Kid-friendly chain known for baked goods, breakfasts & other standards in dinerlike digs.
South Union Bread Cafe
Des Moines, Iowa
Light, open counter-serve featuring signature hot & cold sandwiches for lunch, plus a salad bar.
Mad Meatball
Des Moines, Iowa
Service options: Outdoor seating, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection.
Little Caesars Pizza
Des Moines, Iowa
Carry-out chain featuring chicken wings, signature breadsticks & pizza tossed from housemade dough.
Firehouse Subs Ingersoll
Des Moines, Iowa
Counter-serve sandwich chain offering made-to-order hot & cold subs, plus a variety of hot sauces.
Little Caesars Pizza
Des Moines, Iowa
Carry-out chain featuring chicken wings, signature breadsticks & pizza tossed from housemade dough.
B-Bop's
Des Moines, Iowa
Retro drive-thru featuring a classic American menu of burgers, fries & shakes, plus vintage tunes.
Pho 515
Des Moines, Iowa
Vietnamese café with TV screen serving noodle soup, banh mi bread, bubble tea & other Asian dishes.
East Side Eddie's Neighborhood Bar & Grill
Des Moines, Iowa
Service options: Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Bar games, Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Karaoke, Live music, Live performances.
Lzaza Indo-Pak Cuisine
Des Moines, Iowa
Modest compact eatery serving Indian food, including vegetarian options, plus a lunch buffet.
Tacos Degollado
Des Moines, Iowa
Service options: Outdoor seating, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.