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1. Sterling's - Ankeny

3.6

Very Good(16)

Price: Moderate

• American • Ankeny

Please do not contact the phone number listed in this profile. Sterling's is a casual dining experience that is great for the entire family. Positioned in the central hub of B&B Theatres, grab dinner before you bowl, play in the arcade, or watch a movie. Indoor and outdoor seating available with plenty of board games for all to enjoy. We look forward to seeing you soon!

2. Wasabi - Ankeny

5.0

Exceptional(63)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Des Moines

Booked 6 times today

Wasabi serves the highest quality sushi and Asian dishes in the Des Moines area.Hours of Operation:Monday thru Thursday 11:00am to 9:30pm.Friday and Saturday 11:00am to 10:30pm.Sunday 11:00am to 9:00pm.Social Hour Monday thru Friday 3pm - 6pm.

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3. The Stuffed Olive - Des Moines

4.8

Exceptional(779)

Price: Moderate

• American • Des Moines

Booked 29 times today

The Stuffed Olive is about the entire “Martini & Tapas Experience.” From your favorite classics to new and exciting blends you’ve never seen before, you’re sure to find a cocktail to love on our vast martini menu. Add a warm, comfortable atmosphere, great wines, beers and top-shelf spirits, and The Stuffed Olive will become your favorite place to start, end or spend your entire evening. Our tapas menu offers appetizer-sized portions of globally influenced entrees, for a sampling and sharing dining experience. Pair tasty tapas with your favorite martini for happy hour, dinner or a late-night snack. We welcome you to sit back, relax, enjoy great food, good conversation and your favorite martini. Welcome to the Stuffed Olive!

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4. Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Des Moines

4.6

Exceptional(205)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Des Moines

Booked 13 times today

Blue Sushi Sake Grill unites creative ingredients with energetic vibes, premium cold sake with happy moments to give you a fresh and fun new way to experience sushi. Our sushi and grill menus allow you to explore your sushi favorites in new and unexpected ways. We like to say that sushi is for sharing, and our menu encourages it. Order a spread of all your maki, nigiri and sashimi favs from the sushi bar, and throw in a few orders of starters from the grill. We'll stagger your plates so you can savor it all bite-by-bite, and maximize the sushi experience you've been craving all week. If you're not sure where to start, tour the menu during Happy Hour, where all our guest favorites — from our sushi, grill and drink menus — are available at an amazing value. We offer Happy Hour every day of the week at Blue Sushi Sake Grill!

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5. Mulberry Street Tavern

4.6

Exceptional(568)

Price: Expensive

• American • Des Moines

Booked 17 times today

Mulberry Street Tavern brings a fresh yet nostalgic vibe to Downtown Des Moines. Once a hub for the city transit, it is now adorned with rich woods, leather, and a zinc bar that create a warm and timeless social destination. The open-hearth kitchen produces shareable worldly tavern fare, hearty entrees and, hands down, the best burger in Des Moines. Enjoy perfect classic cocktails, eclectic award-winning wines, and interesting regional and foreign beers on draught.

6. Bar Nico

4.6

Exceptional(82)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Des Moines

Booked 7 times today

Our restaurant's mantra is "Sin Maiz, No Hay Pais" meaning "without corn there is no country" as such, our tortillas are hand ground in house from heirloom organic Mexican corn varietals - made daily & cooked to order. As a result of our corn obsession, we have no flour in house & are a completely gluten-free kitchen.

7. Eatery A

4.8

Exceptional(542)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Des Moines

Booked 20 times today

Eatery A is a fun place because of its inviting atmosphere and diverse menu offering exotic flavors. It's a favorite spot for all ages and sizes of parties. As one reviewer said, 'It was a fun ambiance.' Another mentioned the 'rustic ambiance' and 'bottomless mimosas.' So, it's not just the food, but the whole experience that makes it enjoyable.

8. Fresko

4.8

Exceptional(1187)

Price: Moderate

• Farm-to-table • Des Moines

Booked 38 times today

“Fresko” meaning “fresh” inspires our creation of seasonal menus made from locally sourced ingredients. Fresko makes natural food from the bounty of Iowa farms whenever possible. The culinary team prepares product from start to finish applying natural time honored techniques with care at every step. This enriches the flavorful and nutritious product we serve and benefits our community. Fresko believes we are what we eat and eating well means living well.Fresko features a splendid assortment of original cocktails with a deep spirits menu and a beer program with sixteen beers on tap in addition to bottles and cans. Fresko's wine menu focuses on quality selections at a great value to our guests.

9. Proudfoot & Bird

4.7

Exceptional(689)

Price: Very Expensive

• Global, International • Des Moines

Booked 15 times today

Fine Dining in every aspect. Proudfoot & Bird, named after the original Hotel Fort Des Moines architects, pays homage to the glamorous days of years past with every detail. Adorned with stunning marble tables, intricate gold ceiling inlay, plush soft seating, and grand circular bar we have recreated a time that was filled with elegance, extravagance, and indulgence. Housed in the historic Hotel Fort Des Moines, we have taken every step possible to protect a valued piece of Des Moines’ cherished history. Two semi-private areas available, seating eight and ten guests respectfully.

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10. Destination Grille

4.7

Exceptional(378)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Grimes

Booked 27 times today

Welcome to Destination Grille. A contemporary, upscale yet casual restaurant that reminds us of travels and destinations around the globe. We are an experience like non-other! Please join us Monday through Saturday from 11am-9pm and Sundays 11am-8pm. Don't forget to join us for a night cap Fridays and Saturdays, our bars remain open until 11pm on both levels! We have a lot of options with a fabulous ambience on each level, but it can be overwhelming your first time, please call if you have any questions!

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Tiesha
Minneapolis - St. Paul •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Delicious food, excellent service and staff, and a beautiful atmosphere. My only wish is that there were more dessert options with less nut ingredients (for those who can’t have them; this made the dessert menu very limited). But the appetizers, dinner, drinks, environment, and superb customer service still made the dining experience 5 stars!
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4.6
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Dale
Iowa •23 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We enjoyed the upscale ambience of the new stuffed olive. The food is as good as ever and the service excellent. It’s quiet so you can talk without any difficulty. I like all the different seating choices.
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The Stuffed Olive - Des MoinesPrice: Moderate• American• Des Moines
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4.8
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Laura
Minneapolis - St. Paul •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 Dec 2024
EVERYTHING was delicious, fresh, excellent presentations, perfect timing between courses❣️ Dipping Crab, Tuna Tower, Godzilla Bomb, Everything Smoked Salmon. Our waiter Tristan's favorite Amazon Roll is now one of our favorites too❣️. Thank you Open Table for recommending Blue Sushi Sake Grill when we arrived in Des Moines.
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4.6
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MikeVIP
Iowa •59 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 Nov 2024
Great service by Lexie, food and ambience always great.
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Andy
Iowa •1 review
5.0
Dined on 28 Sept 2024
Excellent Pizza. Very friendly staff. Highly recommend.
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3.6

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1. Sterling's - Ankeny

2. Wasabi - Ankeny

3. The Stuffed Olive - Des Moines

4. Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Des Moines

5. Mulberry Street Tavern

6. Bar Nico

7. Eatery A

8. Fresko

9. Proudfoot & Bird

10. Destination Grille

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