Restaurants in West Des Moines

“The staff is super friendly food is so good!!!”

“My family and I recently stopped at Smash Park in Des Moines on a whim for some family fun and food. The atmosphere was laid back and our kids thoroughly enjoyed the outdoor pickle ball courts and the arcade. Food, dessert and drinks were all crowd pleasers! And to go completely over the top, we left our blanket outside and Jerry answered my phone call, went outside to retrieve it from the bench where I left it, and mailed it back to me free of charge. In a world where kindness and customer support are harder and harder to come by, Jerry and Smash Park get a 10/10 from this family!!!”

“Chowrastha Indian Grill & Eatery serves delicious Indian food with rich flavors and great portions. The ambiance is cozy, and the service is friendly, making it a great spot for a satisfying meal!”

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“This is our first time here and it was amazing! The atmosphere is straight out of the 80s/90s and being a GenX it was awesome! Even the menu was a flash back to the past. The food was phenomenal! Their breakfast potatoes were to die for and I don’t do hash browns usually. Chelsey S was a top of the line server. The only minor complaint was the hostess didn’t know if they served Pepsi or Coke products. Just seemed odd her not knowing. I would hands down recommend this for a breakfast place.”

“We absolutely love ordering cookies from here! It’s so fun to watch for the new flavors to come out and the quality of these cookies is absolutely amazing every time without fail! If you’ve never tried them, you absolutely should!!!!”

“Great local food with excellent service!”

“Fleming’s is our go to for special occasions! Best service ever!”

“We became super fan of this restaurant since the first visit ❣️ Our babies are now eating here and love it. Good place for Family and friends. Incredible atmosphere ❤️”

“Simple stated, Incredible”

“I tried Mitzi’s for the first time today, WOW! I can’t believe I’ve never heard of this place til recently! I had the tenderloin and fries and it was absolutely the best I’ve ever had, fries included!! The service was great and very friendly! I’ll be having lunch there again, next time the sausage sandwich!!”

“It is clean and fresh with helpful and friendly staff. I biught chocolate mint fudge, chocolate chip cookies, and oreo cupcake, Yum!”

“Food was great and service was top notch!! A lot of places need training from these people!! Will definitely come again!”

“I ordered from door dash and I got to say I'm so happy I did this food is amazing and I love the customization you have when making your bowl 10/10 will order here again I'm very pleased with my order!!”

“We had dinner there tonight and I also had one of the Iowa mules. I don’t think I can recommend this place enough! Most places either make the drinks too strong but they taste gross or not strong enough and you don’t get your moneys worth, but this was probably the best mule I’ve ever had. Also the food was delicious and on a Saturday night we had no wait!”

“Amazing atmosphere with fantastic food and service”

“Delicious! Sushi and sashimi we have had has always been fresh! No kids menu but they had helpful suggestions! My kids eat sushi and sashimi so I didn’t have any problems! Sesame chicken is also delicious! Pad Thai is good! I love the Korean fried chicken “starter”… so good and the sauce is on point!!! 🤙🏽”

“such a cool relaxing place. always clean always friendly staff. one of my fav places to grab a coffee and chill with the cats”

“A go-to cozy neighborhood staple that never disappoints. Amazing specialty cocktails, great juicy burgers and best salmon in town.”

“Just stopped in one evening. Definitely had a romantic vibe going on with lights and music, very comforting. Our server was very attentive. And the food was delish!! We enjoyed the dinner very much.”

“I took my parents and significant other here yesterday for brunch and it was outstanding! The staff was great, the food was amazing, and the venue very chic! It was really fun when I looked at my photos only to see our waiter (do not know his name but he's awesome!) had not only taken pictures of us, but also of himself! LOL! I definitely recommend this venue and will definitely go back!”

“My son and I just discovered Sakura and loved it. Sushi was excellent and the service was great. Thanks.”

“😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋 awesome service and awesome food I’ll come back again and again 😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋”

“Delicious food every time! Mango Lassi is amazing!”

“We have dined here so many times, I've lost count. Our favorites are the Chipotle fettuccine pasta, guacamole, salsa, flautas, the Las Alegres special, quesadillas, and of course, the margaritas 🍹. Small group or large, they can take care of your table without missing a beat. We will be back again and again!”

“We always have a great time at Gilroy’s, but tonight went above and beyond! When our server found out we were celebrating my birthday, not only did she bring me a dessert on the house, but she also brought me a birthday card signed by the staff and a coupon for my next visit. She even caught that I’d ordered a vegetarian meal and a mocktail and tailored the coupon accordingly. It was so thoughtful and I wish I would have caught her name because she was truly incredible and deserves a shout out!”

“Had a small group (9pp) attending an informal Porsche car club pre-drive planning meeting at Biaggi's last night. I had made minor arrangements with Jeff Duncan (Managing Partner) and Whitney Webber (Event Planner) and they were most professional and accommodating to my requests. Pleasure to work with! The food and drinks were very good and and our server Tiffany did a great job being professional, attentive, and personable. The pricing of the menu items is surprisingly low to me providing an exceptional value as well. Highly recommended!!!”

“Lovely restaurant for a special occasion. We celebrated our 40th anniversary. Wait staff was superb. Attentive, but not overbearing. The food was delicious. Melt in your mouth steak. Special chocolate dessert on the house for our celebration. Plan on going again.”

“Service was fast and friendly. Restaurant was clean and food was great. Perfect place to meet for Thanksgiving.”

“Home run! 5 stars in all categories after a stellar meal in relaxing atmosphere. Service could not have been better. A chain restaurant rather than a Mom & Pop place is the only negative.”

“Great food and Great atmosphere!”

“Ordered online- no contact delivery. Pizza came 20 minutes before the time quoted and was piping hot and delicious!”

“I want to give a shout out to Early Birds restaurant in West Des Moines. Kevin was a fantastic bartender. First time I have been here. The food was amazing. I love the atmosphere. The whole concept is great. The menu… too many things to choose from. I got the Cinnamon roll French toast. Delicious. And the Hashbrown holes delicious. It was great to get an appetizer before my French toast. I have to give a shout out to Kevin as he knows everything on the menu plus he has great suggestions for drinks from the bar! Will deffinately be going back again.”

“Came in on a Saturday for a softball break. They only had ONE worker named Devina. Well she ended up being AWESOME. She tended our table of 12 and worked her butt. Luckily she had some kind gentlemen customers that jumped behind the bar and helped her out. She made us some of the best bar pizza I’ve ever had. Was a very pleasant surprised. I would highly recommend getting her some help before you lose her!!!”

“This place has such an 80s vibe. From the decor of bright vibrant colors to the movies playing on the wall!!! This is a 2 floor set up & has plenty of room. So many menu choices.”

“Absolutely love the pizza I got. Have not tried banana cake , but you all are batting a 1000 so far. First time having your pizza. Will be having it again.”

“I went to Super Quick Liquor Store the other day from a friend’s recommendation of the Krispy Krunchy Chicken and it did not disappoint!!! The fried chicken was some of the best that I’ve had in the DSM area! I got a biscuit and jambalaya and they were so delicious! 10/10 will be back”

“My second time here - great ambiance, service, good, & drinks. I’ve purchased items at the connected market each time. Very handy.”

“Always so fast, but not in a hurry. Just watched them clear a line of 5 cars in 1 minute. Drinks always taste the same.”

“The BEST sour beers I’ve had!”

“Love What Dak! The chicken katsu and Korean corn dog are my favs.”

“Great place and friendly serves!!!”

“We LOVE this place!! Food is absolutely amazing and the family that runs this restaurant are really nice folks! They remember our order and know us when we come in! I would recommend them if you want hot and delicious food!!”

“Best Burgers around! Never had a bad experience from their beginning.”

“Always a wonderful experience!”

“@James rules give that man a promotion! My husband and I had a great time!”

“Love my Waukee location! Can’t wait for Norwalk! I wish the West Des Moines location was a little more friendly.”

“My first time visiting this place yesterday. I enjoyed the whatever bowl. I will be returning tomorrow. 😊 The ladies at Virginia Beach store was very welcoming and friendly.”

“The atmosphere and drinks are top notch. I can't say the same for service. Apparently it is acceptable to not ask if our group would like anything else AND for the tab to be tossed on our table while walking by? Yes, I am still that person that tips at least 20% because I understand we all have "off" days but that is no excuse. It would have been 100% if the service was there.”

“Great experience. Only comment would be make sure you ask what is extra with your meal… we were charged for extra bread and each topping on the baked potato WITHOUT knowing until the check came. We were not asked of it we wanted it or ifnit was okay to add on Service was great and food was excellent but did not appreciate the sneaking in a couple upcharges.. then when we asked about it, the waitress seemed confused, said “it comes with it” then why is it an extra charge?? Just left a bad taste at the end of the night. It’s not about the price…it’s the principle and ethics…”

“Sully's is a great Irish Pub that has great food and drink specials every night. They have a dog friendly patio and always welcome riders from the bike trails that are nearby. The staff is always inviting and it is overall a very fun bar. Go check it out!”

“Had a pickup order, had the Nashville hot chicken sandwich, food was ready very fast and was one of the best chicken sandwiches I’ve ever had. One small gripe is I wish it had a little more of the hot oil.”

“for is really good! I will be back”

“I'm in love with this location and enjoy every minute of it”

“Every year our worship team (12-14 ppl) has their Christmas appreciation dinner here. Phenomenal food and great service every single time! So many great entrees and we’ve tried many items on the menu. We are well taken care of, excellent food and price. Meg and the staff are wonderful!”

“best "Made Rights" in town!!!”

“One of the best steak burritos ever! Their hot sauce is perfect too!”

“This is hands down the best location i’ve ever been to. They know how to run a Pancheros. Compare this location to the Ingersoll or Altoona location and you’ll see what i mean. Night and day difference.”

“I am visiting from out of town for the week and chose this restaurant due to its location from my hotel. The Combo pizza i got was great. If ever back in W Des Moines, this will be my first meal.”

“This place is incredibly well run! Excellent customer service and welcoming attitudes. Orders came out correct and the employees were quick and on top of things. No name tags, so I can’t call out the two that specifically stood out but they are doing a wonderful job here!”

“Visited for the first time and absolutely will be back! Drink was so tasty. My daughter got a macaron and she loved it & the man working also gave her a pin! Not sure if that is the norm but she was so happy and is now proudly wearing it on her backpack. 10/10 for the drink and customer service!”

“Stopped in tonight for salad and pizza. Never disappointed in this place. I have to take a minute to rave about the margarita pizza. It is one of the best i have had in Iowa. The strong basil flavor paired with a fresh tomato flavored sauce……plus that crust has depth in flavor making it a great vehicle for all the topping. The Ivy pizza was delicious as well but definitely don’t miss out on trying the margarita.

I’ll also add the service is always top notch. I don’t think i have had a bad experience since i been coming here.”

“Fresh OJ & grapefruit juice for your refreshment needs, with a covered patio or tables out front in the sun. A simple bar, clean and friendly, Charlies is a WDM institution. Bring cash!”

“Couldn’t recommend this place enough. We had a wonderful time tonight for a work outing. Called and made a reservation a week prior. Decor, atmosphere, and vibe was phenomenal. Our waitress, Kennedy, was a joy to have—attentive, friendly, and upbeat! Food was delicious! I think that’s one of the best breaded tenderloins I have had. It was thick, juicy, flavorful, and delicious! And what a pleasant surprise to be able to play DJ Bingo while there! It was truly a great time! Will be back!”

“Love their bread and sandwich dressings but then there’s the rich soups and cookies. Never disappointed 🤤🥪”

“Hands down the best iced matcha I have ever tasted I get matcha every single day and this is definitely top 1 for me. If only it wasn’t an hour and a half drive to get there 🥲”

“We tried the new location in Pleasant Hill & it was delicious!!! Kim - our server - did a great job!!! We will absolutely be back! We had the more vodka (please!), supreme & pepperoni/sausage & pineapple! All great!”

“Very friendly and helpful staff. They genuinely seem to appreciate their customers. Food was delicious. Tried Boba tea for first time. We will definitely be back. Thank you, Teriyaki House.”

“Literally the best tacos in existence.”

“Great pizza and friendly staff!”

“I regularly meet up with my friends here. The foods great and the kids enjoy it as well. Our server yesterday Julia was very kind and helpful!”

“I ordered a donut cake for my daughters donut themed birthday. They were so easy and fantastic to work with. The donut cake tasted delicious and was a huge hit!”

“Went with my niece before an appointment. Showed up a little before 9 and Zuella was the cashier. She was very personable and polite. She had a warm feeling about her. We dined in and my niece and I both got the bacon, egg and cheese biscuit. Both sandwiches were fresh and Zuella came out and checked on us. She was very hospitable. Restaurant was clean. What I did appreciate was there was a table of staff all sitting together eating behind us. Whether it was them on break or about to start/ended shift, it was nice to see they were given that time and seemed to be enjoying themselves. Great experience.”

“I struggle with protein intake and typically can’t stomach protein shakes. Twisted Nutrition is a game changer. I actually look forward to Twisted shakes! I only recently discovered this place, but find myself inventing reasons to “be in the neighborhood.” The people are great, super friendly and helpful, and not once have thy grown impatient with me trying to decide what I want lol. It doesn’t really matter what you order though because everything is yummy and nutritious. If you’re not sure what you want or need all you have to do is ask. The owner is knowledgeable and willing to help with whatever nutritional goal/need you might have. Oh and I almost forgot most shakes are Gluten Free too! I seriously don’t have a bad word to say. Just try it for yourself - you’ll be hooked!”

“Great burgers and service! 5 stars!”

“We are fully staff. Stop by for a fast and friendly service. See you soon. Thank you Rios General Manager”

“Great food, friendly staff, attentive and helpful”

“We had a great experience today Paul our server was excellent oh, you did a great job from start to finish really appreciate it is great customer service. My brother was very impressed with the Durango Burger said it was the best burger he is ever had in his life. My cheeseburger with bacon was very good as well took the way I like it. Appreciate the great service and hospitality and food that we enjoy.”

“It is clean and fresh with helpful and friendly staff. I biught chocolate mint fudge, chocolate chip cookies, and oreo cupcake, Yum!”

“Love this place! So many choices and all delicious and homemade!! You can't be disappointed- especially if you're hungry!!”

“I want to give a shout out to Early Birds restaurant in West Des Moines. Kevin was a fantastic bartender. First time I have been here. The food was amazing. I love the atmosphere. The whole concept is great. The menu… too many things to choose from. I got the Cinnamon roll French toast. Delicious. And the Hashbrown holes delicious. It was great to get an appetizer before my French toast. I have to give a shout out to Kevin as he knows everything on the menu plus he has great suggestions for drinks from the bar! Will deffinately be going back again.”

“We purchased a package deal as a Christmas present for our family. Went Friday night & we all had an absolute time!! Kaylie is who helped us get things set up & was there & made sure we were taken care of! She was awesome!! From age 65 down to age 6 we all loved it! Everyone was so friendly waiting on us & accomodating!! Thanks for a great Christmas get together! Highly recommended!!”

“Chowrastha Indian Grill & Eatery serves delicious Indian food with rich flavors and great portions. The ambiance is cozy, and the service is friendly, making it a great spot for a satisfying meal!”

“Had a pickup order, had the Nashville hot chicken sandwich, food was ready very fast and was one of the best chicken sandwiches I’ve ever had. One small gripe is I wish it had a little more of the hot oil.”

“The restaurant is immaculate. Floors gleam, spills cleaned up immediately. Staff is courteous and helpful. Buffet has a wide variety, appealing to differing tastes. Music is relaxing. A good place for a leisurely meal.”

“Chowrastha Indian Grill & Eatery serves delicious Indian food with rich flavors and great portions. The ambiance is cozy, and the service is friendly, making it a great spot for a satisfying meal!”

“The staff is super friendly food is so good!!!”

“This place has such an 80s vibe. From the decor of bright vibrant colors to the movies playing on the wall!!! This is a 2 floor set up & has plenty of room. So many menu choices.”

“Good fast service on 11-5-23. Great food. Molly was very friendly and polite ,also attractive. Will definitely be back”

“We absolutely love ordering cookies from here! It’s so fun to watch for the new flavors to come out and the quality of these cookies is absolutely amazing every time without fail! If you’ve never tried them, you absolutely should!!!!”

“Forgotten items 4 times in a row for to go. Manager guaranteed to issue a credit last time, said he would follow up but never did. My last order for to go was paid for with a gift card from corporate on Dec 7th, and yet another (premium) side was missing, and the rice had a hair in it (Definitely not one of ours). Eat in experience may be different, but to go is horrible.”

“Always good! Super busy today, inside and out, but the food came out fast. Tables were all clean. Yummy.”

“We had dinner there tonight and I also had one of the Iowa mules. I don’t think I can recommend this place enough! Most places either make the drinks too strong but they taste gross or not strong enough and you don’t get your moneys worth, but this was probably the best mule I’ve ever had. Also the food was delicious and on a Saturday night we had no wait!”

“Home run! 5 stars in all categories after a stellar meal in relaxing atmosphere. Service could not have been better. A chain restaurant rather than a Mom & Pop place is the only negative.”

“The BEST sour beers I’ve had!”

“😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋 awesome service and awesome food I’ll come back again and again 😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋”

“I want to give a shout out to Early Birds restaurant in West Des Moines. Kevin was a fantastic bartender. First time I have been here. The food was amazing. I love the atmosphere. The whole concept is great. The menu… too many things to choose from. I got the Cinnamon roll French toast. Delicious. And the Hashbrown holes delicious. It was great to get an appetizer before my French toast. I have to give a shout out to Kevin as he knows everything on the menu plus he has great suggestions for drinks from the bar! Will deffinately be going back again.”

“Olivia is an amazing server!! She went above and behind for us. The food was phenomenal and we had a great time there. The restaurant is very clean and staff is upbeat and love life!! “RED ROBIN!!!!”

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“Great food, friendly staff, attentive and helpful”

“Excellent selection for gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan ice cream. Unique flavors! Highly impressed! Their homemade biscuits are delicious!”

“Breakfast was SO GOOD. We ordered a classic plate (for kiddo) crepes, and chilaquiles. Crepes were huge. 3 massive crepes folded with house made sweet cream, topped with a drizzle of Nutella and fresh sliced strawberries. Chilaquiles came with a side of beans, avocado, and two eggs any style. I would probably kill for the green salsa - it’s tangy and the perfect amount of spice to enhance the food. The red salsa though is lackluster. Chips stayed crispy and the steak & eggs were cooked as ordered. Kiddo couldn’t get enough. Classic diner links and toast (choice of white wheat or sourdough), butter, and those little square jelly containers. She even ate the beans and avocado off the chilaquiles. 10/10 will go 100 more times.”

“Had kpop demon hunters ice cream. 1 scoop demon marks. 1 scoop Jinu greater Rumi. Another person in my party had the Soda pop flavor.”

“I was so skeptical to cheat on my old Chinese place. I am so glad I did because the food is top their and so is the service. Bamboo House will be my spot from now on.”

“Amazing and delicious food! The best pho I have ever tried, food comes out quick, prices are very affordable, and service is phenomenal, very welcoming and friendly and 10/10 restaurant.😊”

“Drive thru closed 15 minutes before closing but went inside for our order! Otherwise terrific”

“Hidden gem this. Drinks were great. Staff was awesome. The whole place has an unpretentious, laid back vibe. Soundtrack makes you feel cooler than you really are, and TV’s had The Office and No Reservations on. What’s not to love about that. Glad I checked it out before everybody knows about it.”

“I’m so happy Des Moines finally has a South Korean bakery! TOUS les JOURS is super cute and has a great selection of pastries and drinks. They have cloud cake, macarons, and so many cute pastries! It’s soo hard to choose! I got a cloud cake, a milk bread loaf, and my favorite, sausage ppang. It tastes just like the ones in Korea! Everything was soft, fresh, and delicious. Their coffee goes perfectly with the pastries, and the staff is super friendly 🫶🏽🍰💕

Such a cute spot for lunch, a snack, or a break from shopping!”