Restaurants in West Des Moines
The Best Restaurants
Mi Patria Ecuadorian Restaurant
1410 22nd St, West Des Moines, IA 50266I absolutely love any kind of seafood and their dish called Arroz Marinero..Saylor's Rice is loaded with Shrimp, Mussels and Octopus all stirred into...
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- Superb233 Reviews4.8
Persis Biryani Indian Grill
6925 Mills Civic Pkwy #142, West Des Moines, IA 50266Amazing Indian food! If you haven't tried this place, yet, you should. Chicken tikka masala, lamb & goat roganjosh, and naan are all spot on! Chili...
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- Superb246 Reviews4.6
PerKup Cafe
2700 University Ave #324, West Des Moines, IA 50266First, I must clear this up, this is not a coffee place. They do serve a good cup of Joe, but this is a restaurant.I'm always wary of greasy spoons, but...
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- Superb209 Reviews4.6
Barn Town Brewing
9500 University Ave Suite 1110, West Des Moines, IA 50266Went on a 1000 mile trip, tried lots of places, but this one was my favorite! I had the smokehouse bbq burger and I'm still thinking about the bourbon bbq...
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- Superb356 Reviews4.5
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
150 S Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266Went to Fleming's to celebrate my boyfriend on a job promotion. Emmett was taking care of us and he was the absolute best! Very tentative, personable, and...
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- Superb352 Reviews4.5
Cooper's on 5th
227 5th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265Quaint establishment in the heart of historic valley junction. It is a small place with big atmosphere. The ambiance is inviting but understated in a way that...
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- Superb193 Reviews4.6
Eggs and Jam
1907 EP True Pkwy #102, West Des Moines, IA 50265What a fun place. I wanted to order everything on the menu. Everything we did get was delicious- especially the sausage bread pudding. Wow.Service was...
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- Superb276 Reviews4.5
Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano
5990 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266My husband and I grabbed lunch here between doctors appointments. I had the lunch special pasta and salad. I think it was Chicken al forno with Mediterranean...
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- Superb265 Reviews4.5
Crêperie Viva la crêpe
9250 University Ave Unit 113, West Des Moines, IA 50266This place is phenomenal. The food is fresh and my toddler loved watching them make it. The portions are generous and you won't leave disappointed. We...
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- Superb93 Reviews4.8
Dino's Bar & Grill
5962 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50266Only there for drinks and apps during happy hour but it was a good experience. Others were having dinner and it all looked and smelled great. Small area and...
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- Superb161 Reviews4.6
Winchester Public House
224 5th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265Very impressive stop on a night out with friends. Excellent selection of alcohol behind the bar (see picture) and a reasonable tap beer selection. The drinks...
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- Superb117 Reviews4.7
Hana Ramen Sushi
7450 Bridgewood Blvd #205, West Des Moines, IA 50266Moving from the West Coast (where sushi is usually on point), I was very skeptical of what the mid-west had to offer but my goodness.. this place nails it!...
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- Superb250 Reviews4.5
Eat Thai, Thai Eatery
1821 22nd St STE 103, West Des Moines, IA 50266Best Thai in town. Quality ingredients, and friendly efficient service make it a weekly lunch stop for me. Try the Pad See Ew and wonton soup. Their Tom Kha is...
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- Superb198 Reviews4.5
Bar Louie - Jordan Creek Town Center
7105 Mills Civic Parkway Jordan Creek Town Center, West Des Moines, IA 50266We came with a group of 40 for a team dinner while in town for a soccer tournament. We truly couldn't have been more pleased between the friendliness of...
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- Superb385 Reviews4.4
Scratch Cupcakery
7450 Bridgewood Blvd Suite 215, West Des Moines, IA 50266Have always loved this place but the last few times we’ve had cupcakes from there (DSM location), we’ve been disappointed. The cupcakes are drier, smaller,...
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- Superb194 Reviews4.5
Pad Thai Garden
1221 8th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265Got take out tonight and what a great value for the amount of food you get! They were quick as well! We ordered pad Thai and crab rangoons. Other than way over...
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- Superb95 Reviews4.7
El Toreado
3751 EP True Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265Hay CARAMBA! Wow. First time here group of nine, a Friday night and a full house! These waiters not only never missed a beat, light on their feat, smiles on...
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- Superb74 Reviews4.8
Fiesta Mexican Restaurant
2025 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265Food is delicious, very clean restaurant. Friendly staff, fast service. Ordered a few things to go tonight with a quote of about 15 minutes. They had it to me...
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- Superb170 Reviews4.5
Big Acai Bowl - West Des Moines
117 5th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265First off this is such a cute place to be. A great hang out site for the hipsters or those that want some nostalgia because it is next to a classic...
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- Superb100 Reviews4.6
7 Stone Pizzeria
9350 University Ave #18, West Des Moines, IA 50266We finally tried this place out and are kicking ourselves for waiting so long. Holy cow, excellent pizza. The cheese bread is enormous and so tasty. People,...
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- Superb232 Reviews4.4
Waterfront Seafood Market
2900 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266Decent atmosphere, large menu, very good wait staff. The food was good but not excellent. Granted, I lived on the coast for 30 years and am spoiled for good,...
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- Superb222 Reviews4.4
Urban Cellar - Wine Bar, Grille, And Market
640 S 50th St Suite #2110, West Des Moines, IA 50265Appreciation they say is an application for more. if i fail to acknowledge you it'll shows how ungrateful i am. I can't be less grateful to a woman...
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- Superb126 Reviews4.5
Taste of New York Pizza
165 S Jordan Creek Pkwy #160, West Des Moines, IA 50266Seek this place out to get a cheese pizza slice was for my toddler and I ended up eating half of it! The crew was was efficient and friendly. Locals are...
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- Superb202 Reviews4.4
Chick-fil-A
6555 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266sandwich was great, definitely coming back?idgfyhubhgyufghijrhiqgyuergif ghbkshfhkjsf kj uihewuihriuhwfyeig...
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- Superb187 Reviews4.4
G Mig's 5th Street Pub
128 5th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265MR. Jackson Robert helped me gain my financial freedom, and I can't thank him enough for his assistance and guidance. I lost so much money trading alone...
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- Superb184 Reviews4.4
Sakura Sushi
1960 Grand Ave #11, West Des Moines, IA 50265I have eaten here a few times. I work near by so it makes for a convenient lunch stop. They are always efficient and friendly and the food is fresh and tasty....
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- Superb183 Reviews4.4
El Pollo Ranchero
1960 Grand Ave #21, West Des Moines, IA 50265This place is awesome! You get great food and its inexpensive. This is an excellent place to get a keto meal! The chicken was delicious and very juicy and the...
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- Superb40 Reviews5
Rosati's Pizza
5010 Mills Civic Pkwy Ste 106, West Des Moines, IA 50265What can I say....Rosati's pizza is amazing. We ordered the classic supreme and the Hawaiian. They are not scarce when it comes to toppings. The thin...
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- Superb104 Reviews4.5
Grand Junction Bar & Grill
1970 Grand Ave #29, West Des Moines, IA 50265Kind of an odd spot. We were there in the evening and it was full. I thought it was odd to have the lights turned up in a bar, but maybe since they also serve...
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- Superb75 Reviews4.6
American Restaurants
American in West Des MoinesCooper's on 5th
227 5th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265Quaint establishment in the heart of historic valley junction. It is a small place with big atmosphere. The ambiance is inviting but understated in a way that...
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- Superb193 Reviews4.6
Dino's Bar & Grill
5962 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50266Only there for drinks and apps during happy hour but it was a good experience. Others were having dinner and it all looked and smelled great. Small area and...
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- Superb161 Reviews4.6
Urban Cellar - Wine Bar, Grille, And Market
640 S 50th St Suite #2110, West Des Moines, IA 50265Appreciation they say is an application for more. if i fail to acknowledge you it'll shows how ungrateful i am. I can't be less grateful to a woman...
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- Superb126 Reviews4.5
Pizza Restaurants
Pizza in West Des Moines7 Stone Pizzeria
9350 University Ave #18, West Des Moines, IA 50266We finally tried this place out and are kicking ourselves for waiting so long. Holy cow, excellent pizza. The cheese bread is enormous and so tasty. People,...
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- Superb232 Reviews4.4
Taste of New York Pizza
165 S Jordan Creek Pkwy #160, West Des Moines, IA 50266Seek this place out to get a cheese pizza slice was for my toddler and I ended up eating half of it! The crew was was efficient and friendly. Locals are...
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- Superb202 Reviews4.4
Rosati's Pizza
5010 Mills Civic Pkwy Ste 106, West Des Moines, IA 50265What can I say....Rosati's pizza is amazing. We ordered the classic supreme and the Hawaiian. They are not scarce when it comes to toppings. The thin...
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- Superb104 Reviews4.5
Mexican Restaurants
Mexican in West Des MoinesEl Toreado
3751 EP True Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265Hay CARAMBA! Wow. First time here group of nine, a Friday night and a full house! These waiters not only never missed a beat, light on their feat, smiles on...
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- Superb74 Reviews4.8
Fiesta Mexican Restaurant
2025 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265Food is delicious, very clean restaurant. Friendly staff, fast service. Ordered a few things to go tonight with a quote of about 15 minutes. They had it to me...
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- Superb170 Reviews4.5
Chinese Restaurants
Chinese in West Des Moines
Heavenly Asian Cuisine & Lounge
225 5th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265My husband & I just got Heavenly delivered for the first time . I had the Stir Fry Shredded Cabbage with added chicken and he had the Sesame Chicken. Both...
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- Superb150 Reviews4.3
Hampton Inn West Des Moines Lake Drive
7060 Lake Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266The rooms and facility were very clean and comfortable. The breakfast was wonderful. And the staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. The pool area is a bit...
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- Superb73 Reviews4.3
Fast Food Restaurants
Fast Food in West Des MoinesChick-fil-A
6555 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266sandwich was great, definitely coming back?idgfyhubhgyufghijrhiqgyuergif ghbkshfhkjsf kj uihewuihriuhwfyeig...
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- Superb187 Reviews4.4
Chick-fil-A
4502 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266Always delivers their promises and are super good at being speedy in line everytime I've gone.Sometimes, when they have new and even inexperienced hires...
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- Superb181 Reviews4.3
Seafood Restaurants
Seafood in West Des MoinesWaterfront Seafood Market
2900 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266Decent atmosphere, large menu, very good wait staff. The food was good but not excellent. Granted, I lived on the coast for 30 years and am spoiled for good,...
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- Superb222 Reviews4.4
Red Lobster
ACROSS FROM VALLEY WEST MALL, 3838 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266A great place for lunch. The timing is very good for a light lunch of Lobster Bisque, Stuffed Mushrooms, and a Caesar Chicken Salad. Everything was served to...
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- Good254 Reviews3.8
Joe's Crab Shack
130 S Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266We recently visited for our wedding anniversary. My husband (who doesn’t like seafood) had never been and I had not been for a few years. Our waitress was...
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- Good251 Reviews3.3
Thai Restaurants
Thai in West Des MoinesEat Thai, Thai Eatery
1821 22nd St STE 103, West Des Moines, IA 50266Best Thai in town. Quality ingredients, and friendly efficient service make it a weekly lunch stop for me. Try the Pad See Ew and wonton soup. Their Tom Kha is...
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- Superb198 Reviews4.5
Pad Thai Garden
1221 8th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265Got take out tonight and what a great value for the amount of food you get! They were quick as well! We ordered pad Thai and crab rangoons. Other than way over...
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- Superb95 Reviews4.7
Banana Leaf
5515 Mills Civic Pkwy #140, West Des Moines, IA 50266I L❤VED the atmosphere in the evening. Our server was super sweet, the calamari was delicious, and the shrimp was pretty big! All in all, a very good first...
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- Good212 Reviews4.2
Italian Restaurants
Italian in West Des MoinesBiaggi's Ristorante Italiano
5990 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266My husband and I grabbed lunch here between doctors appointments. I had the lunch special pasta and salad. I think it was Chicken al forno with Mediterranean...
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- Superb265 Reviews4.5
OPA! Italian & Greek
2800 University Ave STE 450, West Des Moines, IA 50266The Greek food is better than the Italian in my opinion! Everything was good. We got a ton of take out. They have really good lunch specials, especially on the...
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- Superb141 Reviews4.3
Anna Dolce Ristorante
5585 Mills Civic Pkwy #110, West Des Moines, IA 50266Quaint cute Italian restaurant in a great West Des Moines location with excellent service ... I would say the food was good and may have to give it another...
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- Good83 Reviews4
Sandwich Shops
Sandwich Shops in West Des Moines
Pickerman's Soup & Sandwich
6750 Westown Pkwy #210, West Des Moines, IA 50266i LOVE Pickerman's. I frequent their Meatball sub but I've noticed it tastes differently lately. I'm wondering if they changed their sauce or...
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- Good90 Reviews4.1
D.R. Deli & Desserts
1551 Valley W Dr Suite 136, West Des Moines, IA 50266I tried their food because they're super close to my workplace. Delicious sandwiches and soup. Unlike other places their soup options are actually great!...
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- Good38 Reviews4.2
Chicken Wings
Chicken Wings in West Des MoinesEl Pollo Ranchero
1960 Grand Ave #21, West Des Moines, IA 50265This place is awesome! You get great food and its inexpensive. This is an excellent place to get a keto meal! The chicken was delicious and very juicy and the...
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The Chicken
4221 SE Orilla Rd Suite A, West Des Moines, IA 5006110/10 me and my family really enjoyed everything we got. Large portions so if you were to get the nachos by urself, I'd suggest the half portion. Very...
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- Good264 Reviews4.1
Buffalo Wild Wings
6925 S Jordan Creek Pkwy #115, West Des Moines, IA 50266It was pretty decent. We went late at night and the service was still great, food was hot and fresh and full of flavor. Our waitress (I can't remember her...
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- Average176 Reviews2.9
Japanese Restaurants
Japanese in West Des MoinesHana Ramen Sushi
7450 Bridgewood Blvd #205, West Des Moines, IA 50266Moving from the West Coast (where sushi is usually on point), I was very skeptical of what the mid-west had to offer but my goodness.. this place nails it!...
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- Superb250 Reviews4.5
Teriyaki House West Des Moines
9250 University Ave Suite 106, West Des Moines, IA 50266Very very good teriyaki steak. Freshly grilled to order, and comes with a great little salad. This place is a real find, serving great food and the employees...
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- Superb63 Reviews4.6
Great Teriyaki
101 S Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266First time here, just passing thrue from California, have to say very impressed, I ordered chicken teriyaki with shrimp and it was sooooo good ! Defeat...
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- Good46 Reviews3.8
Bar & Grill
Bar & Grill in West Des Moines
The Hall DSM
111 S 11th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265Went here for drinks - really great beer selection but a bit pricey depending on what you get. The food was okay but I probably wouldn't come here to eat...
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- Superb191 Reviews4.3
Hy-Vee Market Grille Express
1725 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266Rachael in produce put together this beautiful fruit tray for me. She was extremely helpful in getting what I wanted! I am pleased beyond words! Thank you,...
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- Superb19 Reviews4.6
The Chicken Coop
5906 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50266Best place in town for chicken wings and watch football. Always have great service and treated like family. Felicia always takes good care of us. You’ve got...
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- Good145 Reviews4.1
Sports Bars
Sports Bars in West Des MoinesGrand Junction Bar & Grill
1970 Grand Ave #29, West Des Moines, IA 50265Kind of an odd spot. We were there in the evening and it was full. I thought it was odd to have the lights turned up in a bar, but maybe since they also serve...
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- Superb75 Reviews4.6
1908 Draught House
196 S 50th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265For a bar it was above average food. I had the loaded hash browns, my wife had the chicken nachos, our grandson had the flatbread pizza. We all cleaned our...
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- Good126 Reviews3.5
Applebee's Grill + Bar
6190 Mills Civic Pkwy, W W, West Des Moines, IA 50266We haven't been to an Applebee's for years, I was pleasantly surprised. Everyone was very friendly except for the gentleman that sat us. The food was...
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- Average178 Reviews3.1