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EXPLORE DES MOINES | | | | | | | 2712 Beaver Ave
Des Moines,
IA
50310
515-255-8521 | | | | | Description: Huge windows, exposed ductwork, and an open kitchen create a contemporary ambience at this café. The food at B&B is simple and centers on an updated approach to salads and sandwiches. The eatery showcases daily specials that might include mouth-watering brisket sandwiches served with fries or onion rings, or a savory barbeque pork sandwich. Plus, the house club sandwich features grilled chicken and smoked bacon. The service is good and the atmosphere welcoming.
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| 2724 Ingersoll Ave
Des Moines,
IA
50312
515-557-1924 | | | | | Description: With food that is fresh and well prepared, dining at the Bistro Montage is quite satisfying. The menu features items like foie gras on chunks of apple-filled spring rolls, and beef medallions served with blue cheese mashed potatoes and green beans remember this is the heartland! The décor is tasteful and features red walls and tiled floors as well as a montage of black and white artistic photography along the walls. One of the restaurant's highlights is its flourless chocolate cake with raspberry sauce. The service is friendly and accessible, and the clientele is diverse. Casual dress attire.
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| Buzzard Billy's Flying Carp Café100 Court Ave
Des Moines,
IA
50309
515-280-6060 | | | | | Description: Exposed woodwork and beams add to the cozy ambience of this downtown café. Buzzard Billy's is busy at lunch, and diners can enjoy their meal in booth or table settings. The menu is Cajun and Creole and features items such as crawfish étouffée, gumbo, and six types of Po' Boy sandwiches. The décor features authentic pop culture memorabilia and includes suspended bicycles hanging from the ceiling, as well as a variety of beer and cola advertising signs. Prices are reasonable, and the service is good.
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| Court Avenue Brewing Company309 Court Ave
Des Moines,
IA
50309
515-282-2739 | | | | | Description: This tan and berry painted Victorian building was once the Des Moines Saddlery Company. Now, as the Court Avenue Brewing Company, it is one of the city's best places for lunch. The décor has several historic touches and features the large beer brewing tanks. Menu items range from fresh salads and tempting appetizers to grilled burgers and prime rib. The service is good, and the dessert options include bread pudding and ice cream.
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| 1201 E Euclid Ave
Des Moines,
IA
50313
515-262-1138 | | | | | Description: With the option of cooking your own steak, eating at this local steak house is both adventurous and filling. The Iowa Beef Steak House serves up its food in simple décor. The ambience is rustic (farm tools hang from the walls), and the steaks are divine. Patrons can choose from 14-ounce fillets to 28-ounce T-bones. Meals are accompanied with a trip to the salad bar, baked potato and tasty garlic bread. The service is amicable. Reservations accepted.
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| 5800 Franklin Ave
Des Moines,
IA
50322
515-255-3725 | | | | | Description: Whether it's the Santa Fe Chicken or the California Pizza, a meal at J. Benjamin's is bound to be tasty. The local restaurant is renowned for its homemade sauces and marinades. Entrées range from tuna salads and spice ribs to steaks and sandwiches. The service is good, and the décor includes plush booths that have comfortable seating.
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| Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery4508 University Ave
West Des Moines,
IA
50266
515-267-8900 | | | | | Description: The menu is diverse, and the beers are a sure thing at this lively local eatery. The Rock Bottom Restaurant's décor is basic, but locals and tourists flock here for the food, drinks and live entertainment. Menu entrées run the gamut and include culinary creations like Adobo-Crusted Pork Loin, Wild Mushroom Swiss Burger, and a variety of pastas, sandwiches and salads. The Rock Bottom also features a nice selection of beer-batter breads. The ambience is festive, and beers are brewed in house!
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| Splash Seafood Bar & Grill303 Locust St, Ste 150
Des Moines,
IA
50309
515-244-5686 | | | | | Description: The saltwater aquarium décor may be a sign of what this contemporary restaurant does best. Splash Seafood Bar and Grill is located across from the Civic Center and offers a range of seafood creations. The menu is innovative and combines various culinary styles. A favorite entrée is the stuffed cabo poblano peppers, which are filled with shrimp and crabmeat and accompanied with a chipolte demi-glaze and carpaccio. The ambience is sophisticatedly upbeat, and the service is good. Casual dress attire.
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| 3535 Westown Pkwy
West Des Moines,
IA
50266
515-222-3131 | | | | | Description: The black and white tiled floors, metal-pressed ceiling, and chrome-accented furnishings inside this restaurant scream retro-'50s diner. The West End Diner even sports an impressive black chrome Art Deco entrance and a classic soda fountain counter. The menu is immense and features food choices like 10 types of burgers, various sandwiches, tender ribs and a savory meatloaf. The service is good, and the privacy provided by the diner's quaint alcove booths adds value to the price of the meal.
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| 801 Grand Ave, Ste 200
Des Moines,
IA
50309
515-288-6000 | | | | | Description: Whether it's the mahogany furnishings or the 24-ounce Porterhouse steak, excess is key at this elegant steak house. The 801 provides a gentlemen's club ambience and is renowned among the business crowd as the place to seal a deal. The menu is classic and the food rich. Side items come à la carte and include favorites like creamed spinach topped with cheese. Diners can also choose starters like baked escargot or lobster corn chowder. Main entrées include veal chops and Delmonico steaks, as well as prime rib and filet mignon. The menu even offers a spicy stuffed chicken breast filled with crab, cheese and mushrooms. Casual dress attire.
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