Downtown Des Moines Restaurants
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Splash Seafood Bar and Grill
Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.7(1,944)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.HoQ
Price: Expensive•Farm-to-table•4.8(365)Welcome to Hoq Restaurant! Experience delicious, sustainable farm-to-table dining in the historic East Village of Des Moines.
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From verified diners like you
- MMarkLas Vegas •3 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoGreat service and one of the best steaks I have ever had. Definitely going back next time in Des MoinesMore info801 Chophouse – Des MoinesPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown Des Moines•4.9
- JJohnKansas City / Kansas •6 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoThe maître d' worked with the 4 of us to let us eat in the Courtyard. Great service, delicious drinks and food. We shall return.More infoMulberry Street TavernPrice: Expensive• American• Des Moines•4.4
- TTejVIPIowa •7 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoWonderful lunch experience for our group of three. We neither felt rushed to order, eat nor leave. The server knew we were talking shop and left us, checking occasionally but never intruding. We were grateful to have the time and space to finish our work at hand.More infoFreskoPrice: Moderate• Farm-to-table• Des Moines•4.7
- SStevenIowa •4 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoExcellent food & service! Love the availability of “breakfast” food all day.More infoTupelo Honey - Des MoinesPrice: Moderate• Regional American (Contemporary Southern)• Des Moines•4.1
- DDouglasIowa •6 reviews5.0Dined on Jun 10, 2025Wonderful place to eat. Stopped in prior to the musical Hamilton. We all had small plates and all the food was excellent.More infoThe Stuffed Olive - Des MoinesPrice: Moderate• American• Des Moines•4.6
Discover Downtown Des Moines
Des Moines, nestled deep in the heartland of Iowa, is a surprisingly great place to find new American cuisine. Native-born Iowans and recent immigrants have combined their cultures to create fusion flavors like Polynesian pizza and Asian tacos from the highest quality ingredients. Downtown Des Moines has steakhouses that have high-quality Midwestern beef sitting right next to some of the heartland's best produce. Whether you prefer modern takes on pizza, seafood or pub food, head down East Court Avenue or Locust Street to try some incredible restaurants. Along the river, you can find bars and brewpubs for spending a casual night out.
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- Wells Fargo Arena
- Here Passed The Dragoon Trail Historical Marker
- Early Des Moines River Crossings Historical Marker
- Iowa Events Center
- Civic Center of Greater Des Moines
- M L King Park
- Site of Des Moines First Public School Historical Marker
- Site of Old Fort Des Moines Historical Marker
- Mcbride Field
- Bright Grandview Golf Course
- Apple Tree Inn
- Science Center of Iowa
- Grandview Park
- Ida B Wise Smith State Historical Marker
- Downey Memorial Park
- Ewing Park
- Banner Mine State Wildlife Management Area
- Downtown Farmers Market
- Beech Community Park
- Broadhead Woods Park