Proof - Downtown - Des Moines, IA 50309 | Metromix Des Moines

Proofpick

4 4.1 from 9 ratings


Neighborhood: Downtown
1301 Locust St.

Des Moines, IA 50309
515-244-0655
http://www.proofrestaurant.com/
Price range: $ (Under $9)

Datebook Diner: Proof proves lunch can be quite refined
Datebook Diner: Proof proves lunch can be quite refined
Editorial Juice Review: Proof
Editorial Datebook Review: Proof
Proof
The airy, urban interior space of Proof. (Doug Wells/The Register)
Proof is a new restaurant in the former home of Beggar's Banquet. The name references the baking term, referring to rising dough. "And it's a neat industrial word," said Carly Groben, owner, who teamed up with executive chef Chris Place to open the new eatery on Sept. 22, 2008. The restaurant will be a lunchtime spot specializing in Mediterranean cuisine (such as herb salads, pastas, flatbread sandwiches, soups). For those business folks wanting an early lunch, Proof will take carry-out orders from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Proof will also serve themed dinners on Friday evenings (such as autumnal and Spanish cuisines), and themes will be announced on the web site on Mondays.

Getting There

Cross Streets:
13th St. and Locust St.
Parking:
Street
Wheelchair Access:
Yes

The Basics

Hours:
11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday through Friday for lunch, 5-10 p.m. Fridays for dinner.
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Price Range:
$ (Under $9)
Dress Code:
Business Casual
Alcohol:
Beer and Wine
Smoking:
No

Features

Atmosphere and Personality:
Area Classic
Live Music:
Yes
Noise Level:
Quiet
Features:
Takeout/Carryout
Average Drink Price:
$5
Worth Noting:
Food specialties: Mediterranean cuisine and themed Friday evening dinners.
Payment Methods:
Major Credit Cards and Cash
Capacity:
80

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5


"Let's do lunch!"

By briannesanchez from Sherman Hill , July 2, 2009

Just got back from a lunch interview at proof and it was fabulous. Although I was a tad disappointed with my dinner there a few months ago, the lam...

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"Proof"

By DMsnob from DMsnob, June 1, 2009

Went to proof for lunch on a gorgeous friday afternoon. I ordered the Moroccan Chicken Flat Bread and salad. I thought the food was good, nothing...

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"Painfully overpriced !! I would not recommend it. "

By John Ryan from West Des Moines, January 23, 2009

Painfully overpriced!! $71!! (tip included) for a Friday evening eat out? **OUCH!! ** . The menu was very confusing. The waitress was not clear wit...

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