The Continental
3.5
from - Neighborhood: East Village
- 428 E. Locust St.
- Des Moines, IA 50309
- 515-244-5845
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
The Continental feels like downtown Des Moines. It feels like the East Village. It feels like about the best spot in town to sip a well-made Mojito and eat a good meal past midnight. And it belongs right where it is. Go after work for a deal on the food, or after 9 p.m. to hear great local jazz.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- East Locust Street between Fourth Street and Fifth Street
- Parking:
- Street
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Monday through Saturday with food available until 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday and midnight Friday and Saturday
- Cuisine:
- Tapas and Sandwiches
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Reservations accepted
- Dress Code:
- Anything Goes
- Alcohol:
- Bottle Service, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Beer, and Wine
- Smoking:
- No
- Restaurant Style:
- Bistro
- Bar Style:
- Wine
Features
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Bustling, Trendy, and Upscale
- Live Music:
- Yes
- Noise Level:
- Moderate
- Internet Access:
- yes
- Features:
- Delivery, Online Menu, and Takeout/Carryout
- Average Drink Price:
- $5
- Worth Noting:
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Food specialties: Tapas-style dinner menu includes smaller dishes such as red-pepper bruschetta, seafood brie encroute, chicken and chorizo skewers, oysters.
Televisions: 1
- Payment Methods:
- Checks Accepted, Major Credit Cards, and Cash
- Capacity:
- 81 in the restaurant, 110 with patio seating
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- Yes
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"Fabulous happy hour "
By MegF from West Des Moines , July 6, 2009
The Continental is one of my favorite spots for Happy Hour. They have creative and unique appetizers-most for half off during happy hour. Its a coo...
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"Horrible experience, will not be going back"
By ank77 from Ankeny, April 24, 2009
Went for lunch. Only ones in the restaurant. After placing our order, it started to get busier. However, it took over 40 minutes to receive our f...
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"Amazing Happy Hour Appetizers!"
By MegF from West Des Moines , April 8, 2009
I have been to the Continental a few times for cocktails, but tonight was my first time actually eating there. We stopped by to meet friends for ha...
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Calendar of Events
The Continental
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Sam Salomone Jazz Trio with Rob Messer & Dave Altimeier
11/27/2009 - 9:00 PM -
Seth Hedquist, Eric Krieger, and Joel Gettys
11/28/2009 - 9:00 PM -
Tapas Happy Hour
11/30/2009 - 4:30 PM
