Grand Piano Bistro - East Village - Des Moines, IA 50309 | Metromix Des Moines

Grand Piano Bistropick



Neighborhood: East Village
506 E. Grand Ave.

Des Moines, IA 50309
515-243-2380
http://www.thegrandpianobistro.com/
Price range: $$ ($9-$15)

Editorial Juice Review: Grand Piano Bistro
Datebook Diner: Noise, big menu burden bistro
Grand Piano Bistro
(Doug Wells/The Register)
The Grand Piano Bistro is an urban piano bar with concrete floors, floor-to-ceiling windows, cobalt blue walls and an open floor design sprinkled with black and silver tables. The bar area is intimate and simple: No fancy backlighting or high-tech features, just liquor bottles lined up and packed refrigerators. And of course, the pianos: two grands by the windows with the guts ripped out, replaced with electronic keyboards. Interesting drinks, sophisticated cuisine, live piano music and an urban ambiance make for an experience unique to the metro.

Getting There

Cross Streets:
East Fifth Street and Grand Avenue
Parking:
Street
Wheelchair Access:
Yes

The Basics

Hours:
Kitchen: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday and 5-10 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. Bar: Open until 2 a.m. Wednesday-Saturday. Dueling pianos begin around 8:30 p.m.
Cuisine:
Sandwiches
Price Range:
$$ ($9-$15)
Reservations:
Call-ahead seating available
Dress Code:
Anything Goes
Alcohol:
Full Bar
Smoking:
No
Restaurant Style:
Fine Dining and Bistro

Features

Atmosphere and Personality:
Trendy
Live Music:
Yes
Noise Level:
Moderate
Features:
Happy Hour, Late Night, Online Menu, and Takeout/Carryout
Average Drink Price:
$7
Worth Noting:
Food specialties: Everything on the lunch menu is priced $10 or less.
Payment Methods:
Major Credit Cards and Cash
Capacity:
185

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"One of my favorite nights in Des Moines! "

By MegF from West Des Moines , April 5, 2009

I havent heard eaten at the Grand Piano Bistro before, so this review is purely on the bar/entertainment aspect. Going to Grand Piano Bistro is one...

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"Metromix pick?"

By Hojo from Des Moines, August 18, 2008

Why Metromix has this as a pick is beyond me. Consistently poor food and service mixed with a too-loud atmosphere and an overpriced menu make this...

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