14 Best Salad Restaurants in Des Moines

Motley School Tavern Salad • $
1903 Beaver Ave, Des Moines

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Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
Chicken Fried Chicken
Crunchy Onion Rings
Chicken Fried Steak
Deviled Eggs
Gnocchi
Burger

“I thought Waveland had the best pancakes in town until I came to MST. The buttermilk pancakes are thick, fluffy, with a slight lemon zest flavor and the homemade whipped cream is delicious. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ my smoked wings were good but I’ll be back for the cakes alone“

4.6 Superb70 Reviews
Either/Or Salad • $$
6222 Grand Ave, Des Moines

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Arugula Salad with Fried Brie
Mexican Cheese Curds
Bacon Cheeseburger
Crispy Pork Belly
Korean BBQ Wings
Tres Leches Cake
Corned Beef Hash
Grilled Shrimp
Shrimp Ceviche
Steak De Burgo

“I found Either/Or on The Community Best of Iowa website because they won the Honorable Mention award for 2023 "best eatery." I know that thecommunitybest dot.com is rather selective and wouldn't hand this distinction out without merit, so I stopped in for lunch the other day! I kept it simple and ordered their popular Smashburger and fries. The burger was delicious, the restrooms clean, the staff friendly and engaging, and the atmosphere refreshing. I will definitely be back when the patio opens!“

4.4 Superb137 Reviews
Dough Co. Pizza | Drake Pizza • $$
2330 University Ave, Des Moines

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Catering Breadsticks for 5
Pepperoni Popper
Pepperoni Pizza
Hog Wild Slice
Hawaiian Pizza
26 Inch Pizza
Vegan Supreme
Supreme Pizza
Taco Pizza
Vegilante

“Last week was my 1st time here, but the staff treated me like an old friend. & the pizza was amaaazing. While waiting for my food, there was a little girl who was dancing & fell (she was alright). The staff were very kind to her & even gave her a big cookie to have for dessert!“

4.3 Superb106 Reviews
GoodSons Food & Spirits Bar • $
2815 Beaver Ave, Des Moines

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Chicken Pesto Panini
Smoked Wings
Big a Nachos

“Love music bingo night (free to play and cash prizes for each round), and the waitress we normally have. It’s nothing fancy, but everyone is friendly and their apps and sandwiches are really tasty. Haven’t had one we don’t like. My husband and I both like their pasta salad, really creamy.“

4.5 Superb25 Reviews
Maid-Rite Salad • $
3800 Merle Hay Rd #988, Des Moines

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Loose Meat Burger
Jalapeno Rite

“Stopped to get a quick snack for me and my kids of fries and a drink. Super friendly service, nice to my kids (gave them some cookies) and gave me paper towels to clean up when my hooligans spilled the drink all over. We have been here before and will totally be back again to support this great establishment.“

4.7 Superb15 Reviews
Allora Cafe Italian • $
1459 Grand Ave, Des Moines

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Meatball Pasta
Lunch Special

“This restaurant is located on the 1st level of the Kruse building downtown. It is very stark and modern. The staff are Uber nice and extremely helpful. The serving size is plentiful. The menu is small and has just a few different options. The place has concrete floors and with tables and chairs.You order at the counter and they bring you your food. As I said the staff is extremely attentive.“

4.6 Superb16 Reviews
Michealangelo's Pizza and Pasta Pizza • $
700 Locust St, Des Moines

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Pan Pizza
Meatball

“Absolutely DELICIOUS!! We normally are not in DSM during work week, however with spring break today we went to walk skywalks and decided to check it out. My fiancé had a piece of pizza and I had a bite of the crust…and ended up eating his leftovers as the crust was PERFECT! I couldn’t stop thinking about the Alfredo Mac and cheese, so we grabbed that to go. It was A-MAZ-ING!!! So good and the owner was super nice!“

5 Superb8 Reviews
Chick-fil-A Fast Food • $
4040 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines

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Chicken Sandwich and Waffle Fries
Chick-Fil-A Waffle Potato Fries
Famous Chicken Sandwich Platter
Grilled Chicken Sandwich Meal
Southwest Chicken Salad
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Chick-Fil-A Nuggets
Breakfast Sandwich
Dr Peppermint
Mac & Cheese

“Always have a wonderful fast food experience at this Chick-fil-A. Food was hot, fast, and correct. They were very busy, but total time in drive thru was still under 4 minutes. The only problem I have is that it is in fact "My pleasure" Chick-fil-A! Keep up the exceptional service and quality food!“

4.2 Good91 Reviews
McAlister's Deli Sandwich Shop • $
5910 Douglas Ave #200, Des Moines

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Spicy Southwest Chicken Sandwich
Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich
Chicken Salad Sandwich
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Grilled Chicken Salad
Broccoli Cheese Soup
French Dip Sandwich
The New Yorker
Potato Salad
Caesar Salad

“We started out as a group of 5 adults and 1 18 month old headed to the Deli. Celebrating our son’s birthday, all of our other kids quickly joined in so our party of 5 1/2 became 10 1/2 really quickly.We went in around 2:30 on a Sunday afternoon.The staff was incredible and with it being our first time, everything from the arrival, entry, ordering, eating and finishing up was a first.We couldn’t have asked for a better experience! We will definitely be back.We ordered several things but were so busy visiting and eating we all forgot to get photos.Chicken tortilla soup, chili, huge various spuds, several deli sandwiches, kids pizza, macaroni, cheesecake and cookies/brownies. Strawberry tea, unsweetened tea….everything was a thumbs up and given a 10. The Cuban Sandwich could have had a little bit less mustard but honestly it was good.Thank you to all who took orders, cooked and prepped the food, the staff who brought our food out and who cleared the tables while also asking if we’d like refills-thank you!!!Your establishment would make a great model of what people want when they’re spending $$ for a good meal and good experience all around.“

4.2 Good65 Reviews
Teriyaki Boys Japanese • $
700 Locust St A1, Des Moines

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Teriyaki Chicken and Shrimp
Teriyaki Beef

“It had been a couple years since I last had Teriyaki Boys (back then, they were where Fernando's is now in the Local Bites food court), and it was kind of sad to see what used to be a super busy food court with lots of options only have a few open options (that and the dimly lit room made it seem kind of forlorn), but I'm glad to say that Teriyaki Boys had the same great taste and the same competitive pricing.The amount of food you get for the price in addition to the taste itself is fantastic. We've been trying to find a good teriyaki place that's somewhat comparable to Washington state, and it's safe to say that this definitely helps the teriyaki cravings!Got the shrimp, beef, and chicken (didn't take a picture of that, but did take a picture of the beef and chicken) with steamed rice. The rice was really good, veggies gave a nice crunch, and the meat was juicy, tender, and just fantastic.“

4.4 Superb9 Reviews
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant Italian •
6157 SE 14th St, Des Moines

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Fettuccine Alfredo Our Signature Alfredo Made Fresh in-House Every Day Served over Fettuccine
Black Tie Mousse Cake Chocolate Cake Dark Chocolate Cheesecake and Creamy Custard with Icing
Spaghetti Topped with Your Choice of Homemade Marinara or Meat Sauce Prepared Fresh Daily
Chicken & Gnocchi a Creamy Soup Made with Roasted Chicken Italian Dumplings and Spinach
Chicken Parmigiana a Classic with Our Homemade Marinara and a Side of Spaghetti
Minestrone Fresh Vegetables Beans and Pasta in a Light Tomato Broth
Shrimp Alfredo Fettuccine Alfredo Tossed with Sautéed Shrimp
Chicken & Shrimp Carbonara
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Strawberry Cream Cake

“Staff was great and friendly!! Service was excellent. Will return again. Very clean restaurant and bathroom's. Food was fantastic!!! Thank you to manger and staff!!!Parking: I'm handicapped and found plenty parking !!!! Thank you.“

4.1 Good95 Reviews
Potbelly Sandwich Shop • $
604 Locust St, Des Moines

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The Wreck Sandwich with Roast Beef Ham Turkey and Salami I Requested Double Meat
Vanilla Milkshake

“I forgot to ask the young gentleman's name but I think he is a managerHe and the owners should be very proud of how well he treats customers and much more that he does to make sure everything is like the customer wants or needs it to be; plus he thinks about what else I would like and respectfully asks. I rarely see anyone anywhere that takes customer service to a level that he does. I used to own and operate two businesses and customer service was taken beyond what anyone could imagine but this was decades ago and I counted on Word of Mouth Advertising. When I see anyone that is this amazing or even close to this I let them know and I have let managers, supervisors and owners know even if it involves a phone call or email that I think someone is exceptional at what they do and at times I will say they have an old soul which doesn't always have anything to do with their age and my favorite part is what I call allowing their genuine selves shine through including a sense of humor.I understand that some people have to be professionals but if they are too professional , I say they have too much starch in their collar. I was a little disappointed related to how little is on a sandwich and that what is there doesn't spread to the ends of the buns but I do appreciate the quality and this was when he wasn't there.I asked him about something I needed to be a little different so the bread wouldn't be too crunchy/chewy and he did this to help me and understood that I am not able to chew as well as I used to be able to do and I understand why many people would like the bread to be like what makes it more difficult for me to chew.It is a nice atmosphere there.I ate quickly the last time due to I saw the open and closed hours for the first time and I clean up any mess but when I was struggling to walk with all the shopping bags hanging on my walker to exit the same way I entered the door was locked and I couldn't get anyone's attention so I had to go back across the restaurant, exit and squeeze everything through the vintage revolving door and I got stuck in there for a while.They were busy doing all required to close and there was some other customers that came in about 30 minutes before they close.Not Complaining, Just Explaining.Vegetarian options: I didn't have time to notice.Dietary restrictions: I feel sure they will do the best they can to help with this.I asked for what he had recommended previously and they did have the small disposable container of Balsamic Vinegar dressing to dip the sandwich in. It really adds to it.“

4.1 Good25 Reviews
Miyabi 9 Japanese • $$
512 E Grand Ave, Des Moines

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Chicken Teriyaki Lunch Box
Spider Roll
Des Moines
Miso Soup
Fried Mix
Sashimi
Tuna

“I went there twice when I was in town. The first time I had miso soup and vegetarian sushi for lunch and that was 5/5. I went again after 2 days for dinner and the vegetarian sushi wasn't as good as the first time, still not bad at all!“

3.9 Good54 Reviews
F&O's / Felix and Oscars Pizza • $
4050 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines

Customers` Favorites

The Cheese Topper
Thin Crust Pizza
Cheese Sticks
Nasty Fries
French Dip
Sandwiches
Taco Pizza
Pan Pizza
Philly
Salad

“The pizza was pretty good. We had deep dish sausage. I loved the crust! The sauce was a bit in the acidic side for me.The service was really good!The atmosphere was fine, but it the front has a weird office when you walk in. The parking isn’t very clear - hobby lobby lot vs street parking off to the side. They could improve by getting more comfortable chairs, repainting (especially in the event room) and hiding TV cords. It was very nice that they let us use that back room for a small group & we overall had a nice experience.Parking: The parking is awkward and not clear. Some parked in the hobby lobby lot and others parked parallel along the side street, which doesn’t have spaces or signage. We weren’t sure if this was allowed.“

3.8 Good88 Reviews
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