Star Bar - Ingersoll Avenue - Des Moines, IA 50312 | Metromix Des Moines

Star Bar



Neighborhood: Ingersoll Avenue
2811 Ingersoll Ave.

Des Moines, IA 50312
515-244-0790
http://www.starbardsm.com/
Price range: $$ ($9-$15)

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Star Bar
Grilled salmon with pearl couscous and ginger-garlic green beans. (Credit: John Gaps III/The Register)

Star Bar is part trendy nightspot and part casual after-work hangout. Some patrons dress up and order fancy small plates such as edamame and sesame crusted tuna alongside specialty martinis while others come in jeans and snack on hot wings and beer. Big plates, such as stellar blackened catfish tacos, burgers and sandwiches, are also available. The martini list includes an espressotini with stoli vanilla and coffee liqueur, a chocolate Strawberry martini and a dirty blue with blue cheese-stuffed olives. Star Bar also has 12 beers on tap and 20 more in bottles. Sleek booths and art from the Moberg Gallery take the atmosphere a step up from a sports bar.

Getting There

Cross Streets:
Ingersoll Avenue and 28th Street
Parking:
Available
Wheelchair Access:
Yes

The Basics

Hours:
Kitchen: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Bar: 11 a.m.-2 a.m. daily
Price Range:
$$ ($9-$15)
Reservations:
Reservations accepted but not required
Dress Code:
Anything Goes
Alcohol:
Full Bar
Smoking:
No
Bar Style:
Neighborhood

Features

Atmosphere and Personality:
Bustling, Trendy, and Upscale
Live Music:
Yes
Noise Level:
Moderate
Features:
Kids Menu, Online Menu, and Takeout/Carryout
Average Drink Price:
$7 for martinis, $3.50 for beers
Worth Noting:
Appetizers served until midnight. Brunch served Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Food specialties: Upscale American food. Choose a small plate, salad, burger or entree.
Televisions: 3
Payment Methods:
Checks Accepted, Major Credit Cards, and Cash
Capacity:
175
Outdoor Seating:
Yes

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"Niman Pork here!"

By rickenbacker from Eagle Pointe, January 15, 2010

Warm spring day. Lunch on the sidewalk. Cuban Panini or Niman Jambo sandwich. Hot August night. Wine outside. Love this place even in the wint...

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"I need to go here more often!"

By MegF from West Des Moines , April 26, 2009

I think Star Bar was exactly was the Ingersoll bar scene needed-something modern and classy. Ingersoll has some fabulous dive bars and funky hangou...

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"Brunch "

By briannesanchez from Sherman Hill , September 29, 2008

Brunch is the greatest meal of them all, and if you're going to get up to eat it, the food better be good. I had the red pepper and goat cheese...

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