Des Moines Restaurants

From garden to table

From garden to table

Restaurants where you can enjoy home-grown produce

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Table for Two: Phat Chefs

Table for Two: Phat Chefs

Head here if you're in the mood to try something new

First Look: Caffrey’s Steakhouse

First Look: Caffrey’s Steakhouse

Grill your own, but keep your eye on your meat

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Out to Lunch: La Hacienda

Out to Lunch: La Hacienda

Quick service and beyond-the-ordinary options

The Buzz From Readers Like You

MegF commented on From garden to table

This is great to know. I really try to eat as much Iowa produce and vegetables in the summer. Its nice to know that I can get them a...

MadMike commented on The kings of wings

Gerri's ROCKS!!! love the secret recipe wing sauce!!!! You will not be disappointed

MadMike commented on The most important meal of the day

you guys totally missed Urbandale Cafe's breakfast!! it is GREAT!

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CRITICS' REVIEWS

Datebook Diner: Fawn's has four types of Asian cuisine

Datebook Diner: Fawn's has four types of Asian cuisine

By D.V. Wagman, Datebook Diner
Fawn's Asian Cuisine - 1107 University - Des Moines, IA

Fawn's big menu is a culinary tour in a binder

Datebook Diner: Downtown's Centro at top of its game

Icon-mmx-pick Datebook Diner: Downtown's Centro at top of its game 4 1/2 1

By W.E. Moranville, Datebook Diner
Centro - 1011 Locust - Des Moines, IA

A grand time, all the way around

Editorial Datebook Review: Big Tomato Pizza

Big Tomato Pizza - 2613 Ingersoll - Des Moines, IA

By D.V. Wagman * TOP OF ITS GAME October 30, 2008 Need a quick cure for the epidemic of forced cheerfulness and scripted delivery that can make eating at some restaurants so annoying? Well, the...

 

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Restaurant talk with Datebook Diner

Restaurant talk with Datebook Diner

Chat about local dining with food critic W.E. Moranville, the "Datebook Diner," on her popular blog at DesMoinesRegister.com

Meet the Chefs

Meet the Chefs

Meet the personalities behind local menus

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Downtown Des Moines Guide

Downtown Des Moines Guide

Recommendations for residents and visitors alike

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New Des Moines restaurants and bars 2009

New Des Moines restaurants and bars 2009

Latest additions to the drinking and dining scene

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El Bait Shop

By cambodianhooker from Norwalk

Seriously? How is this place only getting 3 stars? They have more beer than any other place in the metro. Must be a bunch of bud/miller/coors swill drinkers in this town that don't appriciate a ...

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