First time eating there and I was impressed. The food was fantastic! I had the shrimp bucatini and was blown away. It's a hollow spaghetti that I had never heard of. Yum!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alma M
Such a small but cozy environment, the food was and a good price. The service was great too, we were greeted and seated right away. The food was order brought pretty fast.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gayle Greco
My personal favorite of the whole metro. Always delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chad Erickson
Cozy little place in West Des Moines. Was down from the Twin Cities for some other business and needed a quick lunch. The junction chicken was delicious and the sweet potato fries were some of the best I've ever had. It's a small place and seating is somewhat close together. Service was a bit slow but very friendly and welcoming. I would stop again if I'm in the area.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Kris S.
Went to lunch on a Wednesday around 1. Not overly busy. we were told we could sit wherever we wanted. they have a nice drink menu. my daughter and I both got the 2 item lunch. I got the chicken salad and sweet potato fries. I dipped my fries in creamy parmesean dressing, which is very garlicky. The chicken salad is a curry flavor, I was concerned because I'm not a big fan of curry. so glad I took a chance on it! the bread was toasted to perfection. Daughter J had the tuna salad sandwich and house salad with honey mustard dressing. the dressing was delicious, I dipped a couple fries into it. She enjoyed her sandwich. She lives in a big seafood area and so I was glad she enjoyed it. Service was great, food was brought out quite quickly. The restaurant is quite cozy. Stop in and give them a try you won't regret it.
Gary Hackett
Nice bar n grill atmosphere, good food, and terrific staff.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
Ron Carney
Most definitely a excellent experience. Jay is an amazing waitress. Food was fabulous!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
JohnB
First time to Cooper's. Very good. Steak DeBurgo was very good. Slightly different than old Johnny's Vets Club that originally made the dish but quite good. Wife had the filet with grilled onions. Also excellent. Perfectly done. Fried Okra appetizers was just about perfect. I used to live in New Orleans. Lots of places screw up fried Okra. Light batter. Aoli was spicy without being overpowering. Well done. Cocktails were very, good. My old fashioned was a touch too sweet, but that is probably my personal taste and a bit of the honey settling. Wife's berry martini-like drink was spot on. Cooked carrots were nicely done. Too many times cooked carrots are over done or glazed to be candy. Not at all. Savory with the seasoning but slightly sweet because roasted carrots. Really liked the place. Service was good but not excellent. 2 waitstaff plus the hostess. They were hopping. It was clear the waitstaff needed that hostess helping seat, clear and refill water and such. They had their hands full. Was a bit noisy, but it was full. No table was empty more than a few minutes. Get reservations on weekends for sure. We will be back. Salmon looked excellent and I'd like to try a few sandwiches and some different cocktails.
Jeff Bower
Always great food, service and atmosphere!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
RobinV
Dinner with friends at Cooper's was a taste adventure. The wait staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive without being intrusive. Loved the cozy feeling of Great experience. We'll return to taste some of the many options.
We've been trying to get into Coopers for awhile to try it out and see if all the rumors and hype were true. Previously tried to go without making a reservation and could not get in. This time, made a reservation, arrived a few minutes early, and was seated immediately. Calm lighting, wood and leather furnishings, and sparking glassware welcome you into this warm space. Our waiter came over quickly and introduced himself and was so polite about offering to answer any questions we have. The food service industry is very competitive and besides the food, service is the one thing that will make someone into a repeat customer or not. Dinner was off to a great start! We enjoyed a couple martini's and mules. All fresh, uniquely crafted, and delightful! We were told by friends that the egg rolls were a must. We tried them and were pleasant surprised! Flavorful and unique! We also tried the Pepper Jack cheese sticks (one of the chefs specials for the week). Hands down one of the best fried cheese sticks ever! Tasty, crispy and the cheese was so hot and gooey! I also tried their soup of the day which was a kale and graziano sausage soup! One of the best soups I've ever had and I usually don't like kale very much . For dinner we had the cielo burger and the Sonoma chicken sandwich. The flavors exploded off of our palates! Everything was juicy and fresh! We take the quality and freshness of the food restaurants serve seriously. If the food is not good, we're not going to waste our money and come back. Coopers on 5th meets up to its reputation of being one of the best places in Des Moines for food and drinks! We're definitely coming back!! Maybe during the summer when their patio is opened. Thanks Coopers on 5th for a great date night for my hubby and I! Just amazing!!
JanellaN
We've been trying to get into Coopers for awhile to try it out and see if all the rumors and hype were true. Previously tried to go without making a reservation and could not get in. This time, made a reservation, arrived a few minutes early, and was seated immediately. Calm lighting, wood and leather furnishings, and sparking glassware welcome you into this warm space. Our waiter came over quickly and introduced himself and was so polite about offering to answer any questions we have. The food service industry is very competitive and besides the food, service is the one thing that will make someone into a repeat customer or not. Dinner was off to a great start! We enjoyed a couple martini's and mules. All fresh, uniquely crafted, and delightful! We were told by friends that the egg rolls were a must. We tried them and were pleasant surprised! Flavorful and unique! We also tried the Pepper Jack cheese sticks (one of the chefs specials for the week). Hands down one of the best fried cheese sticks ever! Tasty, crispy and the cheese was so hot and gooey! I also tried their soup of the day which was a kale and graziano sausage soup! One of the best soups I've ever had and I usually don't like kale very much . For dinner we had the cielo burger and the Sonoma chicken sandwich. The flavors exploded off of our palates! Everything was juicy and fresh! We take the quality and freshness of the food restaurants serve seriously. If the food is not good, we're not going to waste our money and come back. Coopers on 5th meets up to its reputation of being one of the best places in Des Moines for food and drinks! We're definitely coming back!! Maybe during the summer when their patio is opened. Thanks Coopers on 5th for a great date night for my hubby and I! Just amazing!!
Emily S.
It's a small, cozy space with delicious food! The staff has always been helpful and kind. They make you feel welcome!
Chad B.
An upscale hole in the wall pub with great scratch cooking. Yeah, that is the sentence I would use to describe Coopers on 5th. We went for a triple Birthday party with three generations of foodies and we left satisfied. The menu was small but had a great variety, it was a nice change. I started with the Garlic Tomato Bisque just because... It was garlic forward followed by tangy tomato some acidity then a sweet tomato finish. It was quite layered for a soup. I followed that with the Braised Short Rib which was tender and fell apart to the touch. At first i thought the Demi Glace was powdered due to it's flavor and consistency but hey assured me it was home made. It was ok but it could have been better with a red wine like a cabernet. My wife had the Chicken DeBurgo. The sauce, which was crested here in Des Moines, was like a thickened heavy cream with just a touch of parmesan and sweet Italian seasonings. It was good. We finished the night off with three free desserts and it not being my birthday I ordered the peanut butter chocolate cake. It was rich and amazing. They had no problem telling me that it was made from the bakery down the street while the Volcano cake was made in house. Both were amazing. We both decided that we needed to come back and try some of the other dishes on the menu. Food 9/10 Quality 10/10 Service 10/10 Atmosphere 10/10 plating 8/10 47/50=4.7=5 star
First time eating there and I was impressed. The food was fantastic! I had the shrimp bucatini and was blown away. It's a hollow spaghetti that I had never heard of. Yum!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Such a small but cozy environment, the food was and a good price. The service was great too, we were greeted and seated right away. The food was order brought pretty fast.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My personal favorite of the whole metro. Always delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cozy little place in West Des Moines. Was down from the Twin Cities for some other business and needed a quick lunch. The junction chicken was delicious and the sweet potato fries were some of the best I've ever had. It's a small place and seating is somewhat close together. Service was a bit slow but very friendly and welcoming. I would stop again if I'm in the area.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Went to lunch on a Wednesday around 1. Not overly busy. we were told we could sit wherever we wanted. they have a nice drink menu. my daughter and I both got the 2 item lunch. I got the chicken salad and sweet potato fries. I dipped my fries in creamy parmesean dressing, which is very garlicky. The chicken salad is a curry flavor, I was concerned because I'm not a big fan of curry. so glad I took a chance on it! the bread was toasted to perfection. Daughter J had the tuna salad sandwich and house salad with honey mustard dressing. the dressing was delicious, I dipped a couple fries into it. She enjoyed her sandwich. She lives in a big seafood area and so I was glad she enjoyed it. Service was great, food was brought out quite quickly. The restaurant is quite cozy. Stop in and give them a try you won't regret it.
Nice bar n grill atmosphere, good food, and terrific staff.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
Most definitely a excellent experience. Jay is an amazing waitress. Food was fabulous!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time to Cooper's. Very good. Steak DeBurgo was very good. Slightly different than old Johnny's Vets Club that originally made the dish but quite good. Wife had the filet with grilled onions. Also excellent. Perfectly done. Fried Okra appetizers was just about perfect. I used to live in New Orleans. Lots of places screw up fried Okra. Light batter. Aoli was spicy without being overpowering. Well done. Cocktails were very, good. My old fashioned was a touch too sweet, but that is probably my personal taste and a bit of the honey settling. Wife's berry martini-like drink was spot on. Cooked carrots were nicely done. Too many times cooked carrots are over done or glazed to be candy. Not at all. Savory with the seasoning but slightly sweet because roasted carrots. Really liked the place. Service was good but not excellent. 2 waitstaff plus the hostess. They were hopping. It was clear the waitstaff needed that hostess helping seat, clear and refill water and such. They had their hands full. Was a bit noisy, but it was full. No table was empty more than a few minutes. Get reservations on weekends for sure. We will be back. Salmon looked excellent and I'd like to try a few sandwiches and some different cocktails.
Always great food, service and atmosphere!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dinner with friends at Cooper's was a taste adventure. The wait staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive without being intrusive. Loved the cozy feeling of Great experience. We'll return to taste some of the many options.
Restaurantji Recommends
Nice place for a quite dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We've been trying to get into Coopers for awhile to try it out and see if all the rumors and hype were true. Previously tried to go without making a reservation and could not get in. This time, made a reservation, arrived a few minutes early, and was seated immediately. Calm lighting, wood and leather furnishings, and sparking glassware welcome you into this warm space. Our waiter came over quickly and introduced himself and was so polite about offering to answer any questions we have. The food service industry is very competitive and besides the food, service is the one thing that will make someone into a repeat customer or not. Dinner was off to a great start! We enjoyed a couple martini's and mules. All fresh, uniquely crafted, and delightful! We were told by friends that the egg rolls were a must. We tried them and were pleasant surprised! Flavorful and unique! We also tried the Pepper Jack cheese sticks (one of the chefs specials for the week). Hands down one of the best fried cheese sticks ever! Tasty, crispy and the cheese was so hot and gooey! I also tried their soup of the day which was a kale and graziano sausage soup! One of the best soups I've ever had and I usually don't like kale very much . For dinner we had the cielo burger and the Sonoma chicken sandwich. The flavors exploded off of our palates! Everything was juicy and fresh! We take the quality and freshness of the food restaurants serve seriously. If the food is not good, we're not going to waste our money and come back. Coopers on 5th meets up to its reputation of being one of the best places in Des Moines for food and drinks! We're definitely coming back!! Maybe during the summer when their patio is opened. Thanks Coopers on 5th for a great date night for my hubby and I! Just amazing!!
We've been trying to get into Coopers for awhile to try it out and see if all the rumors and hype were true. Previously tried to go without making a reservation and could not get in. This time, made a reservation, arrived a few minutes early, and was seated immediately. Calm lighting, wood and leather furnishings, and sparking glassware welcome you into this warm space. Our waiter came over quickly and introduced himself and was so polite about offering to answer any questions we have. The food service industry is very competitive and besides the food, service is the one thing that will make someone into a repeat customer or not. Dinner was off to a great start! We enjoyed a couple martini's and mules. All fresh, uniquely crafted, and delightful! We were told by friends that the egg rolls were a must. We tried them and were pleasant surprised! Flavorful and unique! We also tried the Pepper Jack cheese sticks (one of the chefs specials for the week). Hands down one of the best fried cheese sticks ever! Tasty, crispy and the cheese was so hot and gooey! I also tried their soup of the day which was a kale and graziano sausage soup! One of the best soups I've ever had and I usually don't like kale very much . For dinner we had the cielo burger and the Sonoma chicken sandwich. The flavors exploded off of our palates! Everything was juicy and fresh! We take the quality and freshness of the food restaurants serve seriously. If the food is not good, we're not going to waste our money and come back. Coopers on 5th meets up to its reputation of being one of the best places in Des Moines for food and drinks! We're definitely coming back!! Maybe during the summer when their patio is opened. Thanks Coopers on 5th for a great date night for my hubby and I! Just amazing!!
It's a small, cozy space with delicious food! The staff has always been helpful and kind. They make you feel welcome!
An upscale hole in the wall pub with great scratch cooking. Yeah, that is the sentence I would use to describe Coopers on 5th. We went for a triple Birthday party with three generations of foodies and we left satisfied. The menu was small but had a great variety, it was a nice change. I started with the Garlic Tomato Bisque just because... It was garlic forward followed by tangy tomato some acidity then a sweet tomato finish. It was quite layered for a soup. I followed that with the Braised Short Rib which was tender and fell apart to the touch. At first i thought the Demi Glace was powdered due to it's flavor and consistency but hey assured me it was home made. It was ok but it could have been better with a red wine like a cabernet. My wife had the Chicken DeBurgo. The sauce, which was crested here in Des Moines, was like a thickened heavy cream with just a touch of parmesan and sweet Italian seasonings. It was good. We finished the night off with three free desserts and it not being my birthday I ordered the peanut butter chocolate cake. It was rich and amazing. They had no problem telling me that it was made from the bakery down the street while the Volcano cake was made in house. Both were amazing. We both decided that we needed to come back and try some of the other dishes on the menu. Food 9/10 Quality 10/10 Service 10/10 Atmosphere 10/10 plating 8/10 47/50=4.7=5 star