The Food and Drink Guy explores great venues, tastes their popular dishes and shares the experiences. You choose your favorite.
Looking for independent restaurant reviews that you can trust, with absolutely no ads? You are in the right place. I live in the Des Moines metro area, seek out unique and tasty food and drink experiences throughout my travels – and share the details to help you choose your favorites.
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Destination Grille (Grimes, Iowa) Review
4.8* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 5* Service: 4* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $16 06/21/2026 Quick stop tonight to check…
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The Cheesecake Factory (Des Moines, Iowa) Review
4.6* (out of 5) Food: 4* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 5* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $32 Click the link for all the…
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The Station on 86th (Urbandale, Iowa) Review
4.4* (out of 5) Food: 4* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 5* Service: 4* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $20 Click to see all the details
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The Club Car Restaurant and Lounge (Clive, Iowa) Review
4.4* (out of 5) Food: 4* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 5* Service: 4* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $28 02/06/2026 Nice little gem with great…
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Sully’s Irish Pub (West Des Moines, Iowa) Review
4.4* (out of 5) Food: 4* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 4* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $33 – Click for more details
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Tequila Restaurant and Cantina (Des Moines, Iowa) Review
4.6* (out of 5) Food: 4* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 5* Service: 5* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $25 Click on the Link for details
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