Most viewed Restaurants items
2. CLOSED: Altoona Maid-Rite
207 Eighth St. S.W. - Altoona (Suburbs)
This Iowa-based chain boasts loose ground beef as its trademark sandwich. Add favorite condiments to this tasty and satisfying fast-food meal and you'll know why it's a regional favorite. French fries and a few other choices can be added to round out the fare.
3. Countdown: Five best steaks in Des Moines
Datebook Diner's top spots for steaks
4. 3 manly meals
Reporter Joe Lawler tackles 3 plates requiring a man-sized appetite
5. Granite City Food Emporium and Brewery
12801 University Ave. - Clive (Suburbs)
This place always seems to be humming and the parking lot is almost always full. On weekends, the line stretches out the door around dinner time. Why? A nice, pleasant and slightly upscale atmosphere with interesting things going on. Watch through glass walls to see foods being cooked and beers...
6. Five best pizza restaurants in Des Moines 1
Datebok Diner picks Des Moines' top spots for pizza
7. Daily Des Moines dining deals
By W.E. Moranville, Datebook Diner - February 11, 2009
Datebook Diner dishes the best restaurant deals for each day of the week
8. Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano
5990 University Ave. - West Des Moines (Suburbs)
Biaggi\'s Ristorante Italiano in West Des Moines offers Italian cuisine with generous portions. The atmosphere is relaxed, but sophisticated and can be perfect for either a family get together or a romantic meal. Biaggi\'s is a popular spot for lunch or dinner with Italian flair.
9. New burger gang in Ames
10. Take a Des Moines food tour 3
By Brianne Sanchez - September 1, 2009
What we're famous for and where to get it
11. Hungry for... kosher in D.M.
By Brianne Sanchez - September 21, 2010
A self-proclaimed "Pesky Diner" explores Des Moines' dining scene
12. First look: Wasabi Tao
Sophia Ahmad - February 12, 2013
Great sushi, big-city ambiance at Wasabi Tao
13. Deli: The Tuesday Special
Jess Knight | Metromix - May 15, 2012
It’s a loaded sandwich that started as a once-a-week option before a cult following encouraged the staff to sell the sandwich every day. The sandwich starts on a hoagie bun, then roasted turkey and ham are piled on and covered in Baby Swiss cheese. Finally, a homemade Parmesan sauce is heartily...
14. Weekday dining: Thursday
By W.E. Moranville, Datebook Diner - March 1, 2009
Specials and features on Thursdays
15. La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant
900 E. Army Post Road - Des Moines (Des Moines Metro)
La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant offers authentic Mexican food at a great price and with friendly service. Start dinner at La Hacienda with warm chips and salsa, then choose from the many made-to-order Mexican dishes, add a cold margarita (non-alcoholic too) and top it all of with a great Mexican...
16. Cafe Fuzion
1240 E. 14th St. - Des Moines (Des Moines Metro)
This aptly named restaurant offers an astounding assortment of Asian delights. Enjoy a sizzling plate of Thai, Korean or Japanese cuisine that promptly arrives in ten minutes or less. Cafe Fuzion allows you to sip your own vino sans the corking fee.
17. Des Moines' best breakfasts
Machine Shed's cinnamon roll edged out Waveland Cafe's Lumberman
