Tag: Dinner

  • Yard House (Indianapolis, IN) Review

    Yard House (Indianapolis, IN) Review

    4.25* (out of 5) Food: 4* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 4* Good selection of craft beers, both in-house and taps with a great food menu. Click the link for full review, pictures and more details.

  • Goodwood Indy (Indianapolis, IN) Review

    Goodwood Indy (Indianapolis, IN) Review

    4.33* (out of 5) Food: n/a Atmosphere: 4* Value: 5* Service: 4* A good selection of quality inhouse craft beers at a reasonable price in downtown Indianapolis. Click the link for full review, pictures and more details.

  • 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.

  • Fire Creek (West Des Moines, IA) Review

    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.

  • Destination Grille (Grimes, IA) Review

    Destination Grille (Grimes, IA) Review

    ★★★★★ 4.5* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 4* Modern, open atmosphere with great food and drink options. Click the link for full review, pictures and more details.

  • The Drift (Winterset, IA) Review

    The Drift (Winterset, IA) Review

    ★★★★★ 4.5* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4* Service: 5* A great stop for a lively atmosphere, friendly small-town service, great food and a good tap beer selection just outside the Des Moines metro area. Click the link for full review, pictures and more details.

  • Jerry’s Dockside Bar & Grill (Gibsonton, FL) Review

    Jerry’s Dockside Bar & Grill (Gibsonton, FL) Review

    ★★★★ 4.0* (out of 5) Food: 4* Atmosphere: 3* Value: 4* Service: 5* For some well above average bar food at a reasonable price, Jerry’s Dockside Bar & Grill is a great stop! Click the link for full review, pictures and more details.

  • Nineteen 61 (Lakeland, FL) Review

    Nineteen 61 (Lakeland, FL) Review

    ★★★★★ 4.75* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 5* 09/30/2023 If you are looking for a great lunch or dinner stop in Lakeland, especially if it is a special occasion worthy of a bit of a splurge, Nineteen 61 will not disappoint you. Click the link for full review, pictures and…

  • Trostel’s Greenbriar (Johnston, IA) Review

    Trostel’s Greenbriar (Johnston, IA) Review

    ★★★★ 4.0* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4* Service: 3* If you live on the north side of Des Moines and are looking for a quality steak or seafood meal, Trostel’s Greenbriar has yet to disappoint me on food quality.

  • Firebirds Wood Fired Grill (West Des Moines, IA) Review

    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.

  • Fiesta Mexican Restaurant (West Des Moines, IA) Review

    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!

  • 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!

  • Waterfront Seafood Market (West Des Moines, IA) Review

    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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • District 36 Wine Bar & Grille (Ankeny, IA) Review

    District 36 Wine Bar & Grille (Ankeny, IA) Review

    ★★★★★ 4.75* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 5* The building was quite impressive as we walked up and the inside lived up to the promises on the building’s exterior – this was truly a memorable dinner!

  • 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.

  • El Barco Mexican Restaurant (Urbandale, IA) Review

    El Barco Mexican Restaurant (Urbandale, IA) Review

    ★★★★ 3.75* (out of 5) Food: 4* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4* Service: 3* The chips and salsa were good and plentiful (an expectation at Mexican restaurants) and the Margarita was very good.

  • Sully’s Irish Pub (West Des Moines, IA) Review

    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.