Captain Roy's

$ • Bars, Food Trucks

Hours:
1900 Saylor Rd, Des Moines
(515) 631-2223

About Captain Roy's

Captain Roy's is a locally owned restaurant offering great food in a comfortable atmosphere. Their tenderloins are a highlight, with thin pieces of meat and light breading. The restaurant is a popular spot, with quick bar service even on busy Sundays. Captain Roy's offers a relaxed, casual, fun, family, dog, and bike-friendly environment. The menu features delicious options like the giant pretzel, smashburger and fries, and fish tacos. Customers can enjoy live music on weekends, with a great location near the Des Moines River and bike trails. The outside setup is welcoming, and the atmosphere is amazing, with friendly staff and good vibes all around. Customers have praised the awesome setting, great food, and good outdoor vibes, as well as the friendly and welcoming atmosphere, even for a lesbian couple. The Italian eggrolls have also been a hit, and the live music has been described as immaculate. Whether you're looking for a casual meal, live music, or a spot to relax by the water, Captain Roy's is a great choice.

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4.5
240 ratings
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Food
4.3
Atmosphere
4.7
Service
4.2

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I had my team Christmas party at Captain Roys on December 10th. The venue is decorated nicely for the holiday season, music was a perfect volume, bartender was sweet as pie, and the food was hot and delicious. Thank you Captain Roys for being so awesome! Check it out!

Both times I went to Roy's, I felt like I was treated rudely (2022 & 2023). I asked if there were boats to rent or maybe a river cruise I could take for my wife & me >> their response was "short", somewhat "rude", and they told me they never heard of such a thing. I told them I had seen pontoon boats on the Des Moines River right in front of their restaurant and the fact that people told me there were river trips available. Add to this = last summer, I went "wave running" for...read full review

Outside sitting by the river is awesome. There is also inside seating for the hot days. All ages and great people and atmosphere.

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Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 11AM - 9PM
Wednesday 11AM - 9PM
Thursday 11AM - 9PM
Friday 11AM - 10PM
Saturday 10AM - 10PM
Sunday 10AM - 7PM
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