All the servers looked happy and smiling. Our server Gavin was soooo nice!!! Would definitely recommend eating here.
Jose Chinchilla
This place is great ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caesar Salad, CFD Burger and Fries
Jessica Palmer
Upscale without feeling pretentious. We went when it was very busy and still got prompt seating and service. Food was fantastic and drink wasn't watered down. Absolutely reasonable pricing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jethro De Lisle
Award winning deserving of the accolades!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Frites, Cheeseburger
Veronica Koh Eischeid
This review is for 3.5 stars. This place has been on my list of places to try for a while so my husband and I ate dinner here last night. We both thought the food was good but priced higher than it should be for what we got.I got the CFD Burger and my husband got the Mojo Pork Sandwich and while we thought they were both fine, we felt a little underwhelmed for how much they cost. My burger was $14 and the pork sandwich was $16 and neither one came with fries or a side. The side fries were $4, which I got. I checked their website before we went there and the website price for the fries was $3, not $4. I really hate when restaurants change the price of things on the menu but don't update the menu on their website.My burger was good but not amazing. Their sauce in It reminded me of a Big Mac. I feel like I have gotten just as good hamburgers from Smashburger or Zombie Burger for much less money. My husband said he was expecting more flavor with his sandwich. It tasted good but didn't wow him. I guess we just expected more because the chef is a James Beard Award nominee. We thought the flavors would be much better than food you can find elsewhere.I also feel that burgers and sandwiches should always come with a side. Neither the burger nor the sandwich was very big. There's no way either one alone would fill you up. I don't know anyone who would order a burger without getting fries or some other side. However, I will say that the fries were very good. They were light and crispy and didn't taste like they were frozen from a bag. They were just slightly warm, though, and not piping hot. They were still tasty though.All the employees we dealt with were friendly and nice. Our server, though, disappeared after we got our food. She never checked on us to ask how things were. I didn't get very much ketchup for my fries and I was looking all over the room for her to ask for more ketchup. When I finally found her, I was halfway done with my food.The place looks amazing and definitely looks like an upscale modern diner. The decor and furnishings are beautiful. Everything looks well thought out. I don't think we will be back again any time soon, though. The food didn't impress us enough to try it again for what they're charging.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Linda Bonello
My husband Bruce and I came in for a long weekend. We enjoyed our experience, the good food and the staff so much we actually ate no where else! Thank you for 3 delicious meals! Highly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caesar Salad, Grain Bowl, CFD Burger and Fries, Steak Frites
Scott Fleszar
I am in Des Moines from time to time on business. I've had the pleasure of eating at Clyde's on three occasions.Highly recommend.Their menu has really unique items that change over time, the service is friendly and prompt, and the atmosphere is a great vibe.Their take on brussels sprouts is fantastic as a starter. For mains, I've had their salads, Salmon, and the CFD Burger. All fantastic. And they have specialty desserts that impress.One cool side note is that they have a record player behind the bar and spin records to add an "it" factor to the restaurant.If you're looking for run-of-the-mill, skip this place. If you want a unique dining experience that won't disappoint, Clyde's is it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Taralyn Garnet Iseton
We arrived yesterday for lunch with a party of 7. The host said they only have one table that seats 7 and it was occupied so we would have to wait 30-40 minutes so I asked if we could sit at the open bar. As we moved over there waiting for half of our party to still arrive, I told the bartender there would be 7 of us. He made a gruntled noise and rolled his eyes and appeared to be very annoyed. So I went back to the host and asked about the open table in the corner. He said it only sits 5 but since we have small children, we could try to fit over there. Both the host and bartender seemed annoyed that we had a big party so I asked if it was a reservation only restaurant and he said no. We ordered waters and asked for kids menus. They only brought 2 kids menus to us. We ended up just leaving since we hadn't ordered anything yet to go somewhere more pleasant and inviting. I will never return to Clyde's.
Megan Siegner
My husband and I went for dinner on a Saturday. I had the Shake It Off, he had a whiskey drink (forget the name), and we shared the Caesar Brussel sprouts to start. The drinks were good, but those sprouts were heavenly Next I had the Mushroom Ragu, and my husband had a burger and fries. Ragu was good - the mix of textures was wonderful. My husband's burger looked so juicy, but I didn't try it. I did try his fries, and they were perfectly crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside. To finish, we had the twist ice cream, which was vanilla and red velvet. It was a sweet finish to a wonderful upscale diner meal. I'm still dreaming about those Brussel Sprouts ?Vegetarian options: Mushroom Ragu, Caesar Sprouts, Vegetarian Burger, Salads
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caesar Sprouts
Gingamaster
Pretty small menu selection, which is fine because it's better for staff, but not a preference of mine. That's not why I rated the food a 4, it's just that the food was pretty standard. Staff were very friendly and happy (as happy as you can be) to answer any questionsDietary restrictions: Bottom of the menu said to ask the server about dietary restrictions, which I didn't do because I don't have dietary restrictions, but the fact the option was written out seems promisingKid-friendliness: There were definitely children there, and they were eating food
Friday night, my hubby and I had reservations at Clyde’s Fine Diner on Grand. The chef was a semi-finalist for the James Beard Award - best chef midwest - this past year. Let me tell you all, please go and give it a try. Excellent food, great vibe/atmosphere, wonderful service - and to top it off, the price point is MORE than reasonable. They are doing fun things there. We started with the Caesar Brussels and Marrow with toast points. Both were great but those brussels are heaven. Then we had the house burger (best i’ve had in the metro so far - really great) with fries (crisp, delish - and malt vinegar mayo? omg yes!) and the Hot Bird - spicy, juicy, delicious chicken with greens (kimchi in the greens) and delightful light as air hush puppies. We ended with a special dessert of caramel pound cake and the HOUSE MADE soft serve (seasonal flavor was red velvet, we got the twist). We will be back - without a doubt. I can’t wait for us to try the tuna melt (this sounds like a heightened and beautiful dish according to the menu description) and SEVERAL other things.Parking: there is a parking garage directly behind clyde’s on the side street off of grand and also meter parking on the street (street parking can be hard to find during peak hours)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: CFD Burger and Fries, Caesar Sprouts, Hot Bird
Linnea DeWaard
My favorite burger downtown!!! Also their homemade ice cream is
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caesar Sprouts
Robert Burns
Try the Brussels Sprouts. You won't regret it!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Caesar Sprouts
I Ditarod
Anchovy app was savory and healthy. Paired very well with the smoky Hellscape on tap. Nice avant beer seleccion. Great, knowledgable
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aimee Fisher
We had a great experience! Burgers are delicious! Get the fries with the malt vinegar mayo!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: CFD Burger and Fries, Cheeseburger
All the servers looked happy and smiling. Our server Gavin was soooo nice!!! Would definitely recommend eating here.
This place is great ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caesar Salad, CFD Burger and Fries
Upscale without feeling pretentious. We went when it was very busy and still got prompt seating and service. Food was fantastic and drink wasn't watered down. Absolutely reasonable pricing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Award winning deserving of the accolades!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Frites, Cheeseburger
This review is for 3.5 stars. This place has been on my list of places to try for a while so my husband and I ate dinner here last night. We both thought the food was good but priced higher than it should be for what we got.I got the CFD Burger and my husband got the Mojo Pork Sandwich and while we thought they were both fine, we felt a little underwhelmed for how much they cost. My burger was $14 and the pork sandwich was $16 and neither one came with fries or a side. The side fries were $4, which I got. I checked their website before we went there and the website price for the fries was $3, not $4. I really hate when restaurants change the price of things on the menu but don't update the menu on their website.My burger was good but not amazing. Their sauce in It reminded me of a Big Mac. I feel like I have gotten just as good hamburgers from Smashburger or Zombie Burger for much less money. My husband said he was expecting more flavor with his sandwich. It tasted good but didn't wow him. I guess we just expected more because the chef is a James Beard Award nominee. We thought the flavors would be much better than food you can find elsewhere.I also feel that burgers and sandwiches should always come with a side. Neither the burger nor the sandwich was very big. There's no way either one alone would fill you up. I don't know anyone who would order a burger without getting fries or some other side. However, I will say that the fries were very good. They were light and crispy and didn't taste like they were frozen from a bag. They were just slightly warm, though, and not piping hot. They were still tasty though.All the employees we dealt with were friendly and nice. Our server, though, disappeared after we got our food. She never checked on us to ask how things were. I didn't get very much ketchup for my fries and I was looking all over the room for her to ask for more ketchup. When I finally found her, I was halfway done with my food.The place looks amazing and definitely looks like an upscale modern diner. The decor and furnishings are beautiful. Everything looks well thought out. I don't think we will be back again any time soon, though. The food didn't impress us enough to try it again for what they're charging.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
My husband Bruce and I came in for a long weekend. We enjoyed our experience, the good food and the staff so much we actually ate no where else! Thank you for 3 delicious meals! Highly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caesar Salad, Grain Bowl, CFD Burger and Fries, Steak Frites
I am in Des Moines from time to time on business. I've had the pleasure of eating at Clyde's on three occasions.Highly recommend.Their menu has really unique items that change over time, the service is friendly and prompt, and the atmosphere is a great vibe.Their take on brussels sprouts is fantastic as a starter. For mains, I've had their salads, Salmon, and the CFD Burger. All fantastic. And they have specialty desserts that impress.One cool side note is that they have a record player behind the bar and spin records to add an "it" factor to the restaurant.If you're looking for run-of-the-mill, skip this place. If you want a unique dining experience that won't disappoint, Clyde's is it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We arrived yesterday for lunch with a party of 7. The host said they only have one table that seats 7 and it was occupied so we would have to wait 30-40 minutes so I asked if we could sit at the open bar. As we moved over there waiting for half of our party to still arrive, I told the bartender there would be 7 of us. He made a gruntled noise and rolled his eyes and appeared to be very annoyed. So I went back to the host and asked about the open table in the corner. He said it only sits 5 but since we have small children, we could try to fit over there. Both the host and bartender seemed annoyed that we had a big party so I asked if it was a reservation only restaurant and he said no. We ordered waters and asked for kids menus. They only brought 2 kids menus to us. We ended up just leaving since we hadn't ordered anything yet to go somewhere more pleasant and inviting. I will never return to Clyde's.
My husband and I went for dinner on a Saturday. I had the Shake It Off, he had a whiskey drink (forget the name), and we shared the Caesar Brussel sprouts to start. The drinks were good, but those sprouts were heavenly Next I had the Mushroom Ragu, and my husband had a burger and fries. Ragu was good - the mix of textures was wonderful. My husband's burger looked so juicy, but I didn't try it. I did try his fries, and they were perfectly crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside. To finish, we had the twist ice cream, which was vanilla and red velvet. It was a sweet finish to a wonderful upscale diner meal. I'm still dreaming about those Brussel Sprouts ?Vegetarian options: Mushroom Ragu, Caesar Sprouts, Vegetarian Burger, Salads
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caesar Sprouts
Pretty small menu selection, which is fine because it's better for staff, but not a preference of mine. That's not why I rated the food a 4, it's just that the food was pretty standard. Staff were very friendly and happy (as happy as you can be) to answer any questionsDietary restrictions: Bottom of the menu said to ask the server about dietary restrictions, which I didn't do because I don't have dietary restrictions, but the fact the option was written out seems promisingKid-friendliness: There were definitely children there, and they were eating food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Frites
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Friday night, my hubby and I had reservations at Clyde’s Fine Diner on Grand. The chef was a semi-finalist for the James Beard Award - best chef midwest - this past year. Let me tell you all, please go and give it a try. Excellent food, great vibe/atmosphere, wonderful service - and to top it off, the price point is MORE than reasonable. They are doing fun things there. We started with the Caesar Brussels and Marrow with toast points. Both were great but those brussels are heaven. Then we had the house burger (best i’ve had in the metro so far - really great) with fries (crisp, delish - and malt vinegar mayo? omg yes!) and the Hot Bird - spicy, juicy, delicious chicken with greens (kimchi in the greens) and delightful light as air hush puppies. We ended with a special dessert of caramel pound cake and the HOUSE MADE soft serve (seasonal flavor was red velvet, we got the twist). We will be back - without a doubt. I can’t wait for us to try the tuna melt (this sounds like a heightened and beautiful dish according to the menu description) and SEVERAL other things.Parking: there is a parking garage directly behind clyde’s on the side street off of grand and also meter parking on the street (street parking can be hard to find during peak hours)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: CFD Burger and Fries, Caesar Sprouts, Hot Bird
My favorite burger downtown!!! Also their homemade ice cream is
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caesar Sprouts
Try the Brussels Sprouts. You won't regret it!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Caesar Sprouts
Anchovy app was savory and healthy. Paired very well with the smoky Hellscape on tap. Nice avant beer seleccion. Great, knowledgable
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a great experience! Burgers are delicious! Get the fries with the malt vinegar mayo!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: CFD Burger and Fries, Cheeseburger