Category: Iowa_DSM W (West Des Moines)
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The Chicken (West Des Moines, IA) Review
4.2* (out of 5) Food: 4* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 5* Service: 4* While this is a bit out of the way for us, we did enjoy our stop for dinner and would recommend it if you are in the area.
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The Tavern Grill (West Des Moines, IA) Review
4.6* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 4* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $40 Loved their location in Fargo, ND and are thrilled that they are now in West Des Moines!
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Cooper’s on 5th (West Des Moines) Review
4.5* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4* Service: 5* A great stop in Valley Junction for lunch or dinner…just make sure that you make reservations, as you might not get in otherwise.
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Paris Banh Mi (Windsor Heights, IA) Review
4.5* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 4* While it’s hard to top the great bread and fresh sandwich ingredients, you won’t want to leave without trying at least one of their desserts!
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Putts & Pins (West Des Moines, IA) Review
4.0* (out of 5) Food: 4* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4* Service: 4* A solid stop to entertain children and adults, with good food and beverages for both to enjoy.
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Barn Town Brewing (West Des Moines, IA) Review
4.0* (out of 5) Food: 4* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4* Service: 4* Above average beers and bar food…you won’t go wrong with a stop here. Click on the link for a full review with pictures and more details.
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Guesthouse Tavern & Oyster (West Des Moines, IA) Review
4.0* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 3* Service: 3* Love the food and atmosphere. Portions are small & extra 3% service fee for credit cards.
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Samurai Sushi & Hibachi (West Des Moines, IA) Review
3.5* (out of 5) Food: 3* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4* Service: 3* Nice atmosphere and reasonable value, while the food and service are average.
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Early Bird Brunch (West Des Moines, IA) Review
4.75* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 5* There is a reason for the long wait for tables – the food and service are great! Best to come in early and beat the mid-morning rush.
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The Pelican Post Bar & Grille (West Des Moines, IA) Review
4.5* (out of 5) Food: 4* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 5* Service: 5* Very good pub food (love Monday Steak Night) with great service and a friendly hands-on owner.
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G. Migs 5th Street Pub (West Des Moines, IA) Review
4.25* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 3* Value: 4* Service: 5* The dishes are a little pricey and you’ll likely find yourself bumping elbows with the other patrons and staff, but the food is very good.
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Bevy’s Tavern (West Des Moines, IA) Review
4.25* (out of 5) Food: 4* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4* Service: 5* An above average pub experience with reasonable value and great service…and great martinis.
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Blue Agave Street Tacos & Margaritas (West Des Moines, IA) Review
3.5* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 2* Value: 3* Service: 4* Great Atmosphere (when the music isn’t blaring) and the food is very good, so I don’t hesitate to recommend it for anyone to try. Click the link for full review, pictures and more details.
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Fire Creek (West Des Moines, IA) Review
4.75* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 5* For great food and service rivaling the ‘big name’ restaurants in the area, you won’t be disappointed with a stop at Fire Creek. Click the link for full review, pictures and more details.
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Red Robin Gourmet Burgers & Brews (West Des Moines, IA) Review
★★★★ 3.75* (out of 5) Food: 4* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4* Service: 3* If you are looking for a gourmet hamburger on the upper end of chain restaurant quality, you will enjoy a stop at Red Robin Gourmet Burgers & Brews.
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Firebirds Wood Fired Grill (West Des Moines, IA) Review
4.5* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 4* Although a bit pricy, Firebirds is one of our favorite stops in Des Moines. If you want to try it out and save a few dollars – come for their great Happy Hour.
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Fiesta Mexican Restaurant (West Des Moines, IA) Review
★★★★★ 4.75* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 5* On a recommendation of a friend who recently moved here from Mexico as the most authentic Mexican food in town, this has become our new favorite!
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Bix & Co. (West Des Moines, IA) Review
★★★★★ 4.25* (out of 5) Food: 4* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4* Service: 5* A fun, lively sports bar in the Valley Junction area with great outdoor seating.
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Waterfront Seafood Market (West Des Moines, IA) Review
★★★★★ 4.5* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4* Service: 5* If you are looking for a solid seafood restaurant with a lengthy ‘fresh-catch’ Market Entrees list in the Des Moines area, you will enjoy a stop at Waterfront Seafood Market.
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Sully’s Irish Pub (West Des Moines, IA) Review
★★★★ 4.0* (out of 5) Food: 4* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4* Service: 4* As far as my experiences with Irish Pubs, this is in the upper tier and worthy of a stop when you are in the mood for a Pint and some solid bar food.