Restaurants near Holiday Inn Des Moines-Downtown-Mercy Campus

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1. Fresko

4.7

Exceptional(1252)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Farm-to-table • Des Moines

Booked 16 times today

“Fresko” meaning “fresh” inspires our creation of seasonal menus made from locally sourced ingredients. Fresko makes natural food from the bounty of Iowa farms whenever possible. The culinary team prepares product from start to finish applying natural time honored techniques with care at every step. This enriches the flavorful and nutritious product we serve and benefits our community. Fresko believes we are what we eat and eating well means living well.Fresko features a splendid assortment of original cocktails with a deep spirits menu and a beer program with sixteen beers on tap in addition to bottles and cans. Fresko's wine menu focuses on quality selections at a great value to our guests.

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2. 801 Chophouse – Des Moines

4.9

Exceptional(3256)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown Des Moines

Booked 36 times today

Located in the heart of downtown Des Moines, enjoy beautiful views and excellent customer service at 801 Chophouse. We value our guests and want to give you the best dining experience possible. Our restaurant has only prime USDA steaks, paired with innovative side dishes and an award-winning wine selection from around the world to create an upscale dining experience you won't find anywhere else in Iowa. 801 Chophouse is the premier steakhouse in Des Moines and even offers private dining room options. Book a reservation online or via phone today.

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3. The Stuffed Olive - Des Moines

4.7

Exceptional(841)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Des Moines

Booked 38 times today

The Stuffed Olive is about the entire “Martini & Tapas Experience.” From your favorite classics to new and exciting blends you’ve never seen before, you’re sure to find a cocktail to love on our vast martini menu. Add a warm, comfortable atmosphere, great wines, beers and top-shelf spirits, and The Stuffed Olive will become your favorite place to start, end or spend your entire evening. Our tapas menu offers appetizer-sized portions of globally influenced entrees, for a sampling and sharing dining experience. Pair tasty tapas with your favorite martini for happy hour, dinner or a late-night snack. We welcome you to sit back, relax, enjoy great food, good conversation and your favorite martini. Welcome to the Stuffed Olive!

4. Proudfoot & Bird

4.8

Exceptional(734)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Des Moines

Booked 12 times today

Fine Dining in every aspect. Proudfoot & Bird, named after the original Hotel Fort Des Moines architects, pays homage to the glamorous days of years past with every detail. Adorned with stunning marble tables, intricate gold ceiling inlay, plush soft seating, and grand circular bar we have recreated a time that was filled with elegance, extravagance, and indulgence. Housed in the historic Hotel Fort Des Moines, we have taken every step possible to protect a valued piece of Des Moines’ cherished history. Two semi-private areas available, seating eight and ten guests respectfully.

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5. Mulberry Street Tavern

4.3

Awesome(611)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Des Moines

Booked 11 times today

THE COURTYARD IS OPEN!! Mulberry Street Tavern brings a fresh yet nostalgic vibe to Downtown Des Moines. Once a hub for the city transit, it is now adorned with rich woods, leather, and a zinc bar that create a warm and timeless social destination. The open-hearth kitchen produces shareable worldly tavern fare, hearty entrees and, hands down, the best burger in Des Moines. Looking for something..... well, more? How about a 12oz bison ribeye or hand made pappardelle with short rib ragout. Enjoy perfect classic cocktails, eclectic award-winning wines, and interesting regional and foreign beers on draught. As we are a quaint eatery, we do not accept reservations for more than six guests.

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6. Tupelo Honey - Des Moines

4.1

Excellent(698)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Regional American (Contemporary Southern) • Des Moines

Booked 7 times today

Tupelo Honey is a revival of Southern food and traditions rooted in the Carolina Mountains we call home. We craft brunches, lunches and suppers that bring family and friends around the table and allow for conversations and cocktails to linger longer than usual. Please arrive on time with all members in your party present. We will cancel reservations 15 minutes after the scheduled time. The combining of separate reservations will not be honored. We look forward to seeing you soon! We are currently closed on Monday's

7. Eatery A

4.8

Exceptional(571)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Des Moines

Booked 20 times today

Eatery A is Des Moines's destination for Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. Perfecting simple dishes that focus on local, quality ingredients, we strive to offer our guests exotic flavor profiles that let the ingredients take center stage.

8. Bar Nico

4.8

Exceptional(105)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Des Moines

Booked 8 times today

Our restaurant's mantra is "Sin Maiz, No Hay Pais" meaning "without corn there is no country" as such, our tortillas are hand ground in house from heirloom organic Mexican corn varietals - made daily & cooked to order. As a result of our corn obsession, we have no flour in house & are a completely gluten-free kitchen.

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9. Splash Seafood Bar and Grill

4.6

Exceptional(1948)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown Des Moines

Booked 9 times today

DiRoNA award winning Splash Seafood Bar & Grill serves only the freshest seafood flown in daily and expertly prepared in both traditional and contemporary styles. Splash Seafood bar and Grill also serve the Midwest's finest cuts of steaks and chops with the same care as they give the seafood. Be pampered by the highly experienced wait staff in one of Des Moines most unique and elegant dining rooms surrounded by whimsical wall murals as well as 9 large salt water aquariums. Splash Seafood offers an extensive wine list, recognized with an Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator, as well as a full bar specializing in tropical drinks. Also enjoy a more laid back atmosphere in the raw bar, Splash Oyster Bar & Seafood Market, just across the hallway from Splash Seafood. Enjoy all the fresh oysters and shellfish that the raw bar has to offer as well as the full menu from Splash Seafood. Also be sure to take advantage of the raw bars Seafood Market to enjoy the freshest seafood at home.

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10. Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Des Moines

4.5

Awesome(234)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Des Moines

Booked 2 times today

Blue Sushi Sake Grill unites creative ingredients with energetic vibes, premium cold sake with happy moments to give you a fresh and fun new way to experience sushi. Our sushi and grill menus allow you to explore your sushi favorites in new and unexpected ways. We like to say that sushi is for sharing, and our menu encourages it. Order a spread of all your maki, nigiri and sashimi favs from the sushi bar, and throw in a few orders of starters from the grill. We'll stagger your plates so you can savor it all bite-by-bite, and maximize the sushi experience you've been craving all week. If you're not sure where to start, tour the menu during Happy Hour, where all our guest favorites — from our sushi, grill and drink menus — are available at an amazing value. We offer Happy Hour every day of the week at Blue Sushi Sake Grill!

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Renee
Asheville / Western North Carolina •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We have always enjoyed Tupelo Honey on our visits to Asheville NC and it is no different at the Des Moines location. We were there early on a Tuesday, so it was almost empty - thus very quiet. We have been at this location before when it was busy and while loud, you could still hold a conversation. The food was superb. The wait staff was attentive and we will go back again .
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Tupelo Honey - Des MoinesPrice: Moderate• Regional American (Contemporary Southern)• Des Moines
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4.1
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Katie
Iowa •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jul 9, 2025
The service was great. We really enjoyed the food. It was our anniversary. They made us feel special....
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801 Chophouse – Des MoinesPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown Des Moines
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4.9
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TerryVIP
Wisconsin •47 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jul 9, 2025
Love this place for dining alone at the bar or with others in the main guest rooms.
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FreskoPrice: Moderate• Farm-to-table• Des Moines
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4.7
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Ginni
Iowa •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jul 8, 2025
We had a great server, fabulous pizza, and all-around wonderful dinner!
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Eatery APrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Des Moines
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4.8
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Audrey
Iowa •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 27, 2025
Martinis are wonderful and the vibes are immaculate.
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The Stuffed Olive - Des MoinesPrice: Moderate• American• Des Moines
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4.7

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