The Food and Drink Guy

Category: Iowa_DSM (Des Moines)

  • Coa Cantina (Des Moines, IA) Review

    Coa Cantina (Des Moines, IA) Review

    4.5* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 4* You’ll love the atmosphere, food and drinks – and the Margaritas are 1/2 price during Happy Hour!

  • Chicago Speakeasy (Des Moines, IA) Review

    Chicago Speakeasy (Des Moines, IA) Review

    4.0* (out of 5) Food: 4* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4* Service: 5* Would I go back / Recommend?: 3* (Maybe) Total check/person: $44 Chicago gangster-themed restaurant with one of the best salad bars in the area and an amazing Seafood Lasagna dish that you have to try!

  • Either-Or (Des Moines, IA) Review

    Either-Or (Des Moines, IA) Review

    4.0* (out of 5) Food: 3* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 4* Spacious, modern and lively atmosphere with a great selection of craft beers on tap, but the food still needs some work.

  • Mulberry Street Tavern (Des Moines, IA) Review

    Mulberry Street Tavern (Des Moines, IA) Review

    4.25* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 3* Service: 4* Classy, high-end tavern with great food in the Surety Hotel. Click on the link for the full review with pictures and more details.

  • Basic Bird (Des Moines, IA) Review

    Basic Bird (Des Moines, IA) Review

    4.5* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 5* Service: 4* If you love juicy, crispy chicken and don’t mind a fast-food format, you will want to try Basic Bird. Click on the link for a full review, pictures and more details.

  • Flying Mango (Des Moines, IA) Review

    Flying Mango (Des Moines, IA) Review

    4.5* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4* Service: 5* 01/27/2024 Almost a year since our last visit and yet another delightful experience. Click on the link for details, pictures & the full review.

  • Zombie Burger & Drink Lab (Des Moines, IA) Review

    Zombie Burger & Drink Lab (Des Moines, IA) Review

    ★★★★ 4.0* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4* Service: 3* One of the better places in Des Moines for a good, unique & messy burger, which you can combine with some exceptional alcoholic drinks and ice cream shakes.

  • The Stuffed Olive (Des Moines, IA) Review

    The Stuffed Olive (Des Moines, IA) Review

    4.75* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 5* Turns out, not only do they make great martinis, the food is quite good also!

  • DZÔ Korean BBQ (Des Moines, IA) Review

    DZÔ Korean BBQ (Des Moines, IA) Review

    ★★★★★ 4.5* (out of 5) Food: 4* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 5* If you enjoy the grill-it-yourself Korean BBQ experience, you will enjoy a stop at DZÔ Korean BBQ – and if you’d rather not grill it, they will grill it for you.

  • Ocha Bubble Tea (Windsor Heights, IA) Review

    Ocha Bubble Tea (Windsor Heights, IA) Review

    4.25* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 3* Value: 4* Service: 5* A great new stop for a variety of teas and Thai desserts – if you like lighter versions of desserts, you owe it to yourself to give this place a try.

  • Bubba (Des Moines, IA) Review

    Bubba (Des Moines, IA) Review

    4.75* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 5* A high-quality southern comfort food restaurant in downtown Des Moines with a great atmosphere. Click the link for full review, pictures and more details.

  • Panka Peruvian Chicken (Des Moines, IA) Review

    Panka Peruvian Chicken (Des Moines, IA) Review

    ★★★★ 4.25* (out of 5) Food: 4* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 5* Service: 4* Value oriented quick service (order at the counter) format restaurant with tasty sandwiches and desserts tailored to college students and near the Drake campus. Click the link for full review, pictures and more details.

  • Django (Des Moines, IA) Review

    Django (Des Moines, IA) Review

    ★★★★★ 4.75* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 5* A classy, modern, French-themed restaurant that you are sure to enjoy for your next special outing!

  • Tupelo Honey (Des Moines, IA) Review

    Tupelo Honey (Des Moines, IA) Review

    ★★★★★ 4.75* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 5* If you are looking for some great southern dishes with good service in a very modern atmosphere, you will enjoy a stop at Tupelo Honey!

  • Smitty’s Tenderloin Shop (Des Moines, IA) Review

    Smitty’s Tenderloin Shop (Des Moines, IA) Review

    ★★★★ 3.5* (out of 5) Food: 3* Atmosphere: 3* Value: 4* Service: 4* If you are looking for value and a small-town diner experience, you will enjoy a stop at Smitty’s.

  • Crème (Des Moines, IA) Review

    Crème (Des Moines, IA) Review

    ★★★★★ 4.5* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4* Service: 5* If you are in the area and looking for a great sweet treat, snack or cocktail (even late in the evening), you will definitely want to give this place a try.

  • RoCA (Des Moines, IA) Review

    RoCA (Des Moines, IA) Review

    ★★★★★ 4.75* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 5* I love the small plates concept to sample several different dishes – and the food and service were fantastic! Say ‘Hi’ to Ricardo R. when you go – his service was great and we really appreciated his recommendations.

  • Smokey D’s BBQ (Des Moines, IA) Review

    Smokey D’s BBQ (Des Moines, IA) Review

    ★★★★ 4.25* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4* Service: 4* The BBQ is top-notch and in my opinion in the top tier in the Des Moines area and worthy of a stop to try for yourself.

  • E 25th Pub & Grub (Des Moines, IA) Review

    E 25th Pub & Grub (Des Moines, IA) Review

    ★★★★ 4.0* (out of 5) Food: 4* Atmosphere: 3* Value: 5* Service: 4* Great Bloody Marys (with pickle vodka), Chicago Dogs & Italian Beefs!

  • Hessen Haus (Des Moines, IA) Review

    Hessen Haus (Des Moines, IA) Review

    ★★★★★ 4.5* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 4* A solid stop for appetizers and a great selection of German beers.