Louie's Wine Dive - Des Moines

Name: Louie's Wine Dive - Des Moines
Address: 4040 University Ave. Suite A, Des Moines, IA, United States, 50311
Telephone: (515) 777-3416
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

858 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

21 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 8 times today

Great for happy hour
Neighbourhood gem
Great for outdoor dining

Louie’s Wine Dive serves lunch, happy hour and dinner daily and brunch on weekends. Award-winning food is created from local ingredients under the eye of formally trained chefs. Louie’s wine list and featured wineboard offer hard to find, quality focused selections. Louie’s offers a craft cocktail and local beer menu. Louie’s Wine Dive features a warm, casually elegant atmosphere. It's the place for food and wine lovers to be social!

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Wine Bar, American
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 09:00–14:00 Lunch Wed–Fri 11:00–15:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–20:00
Phone number
(515) 777-3416
Website
http://www.louieswinedive.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Louie's Wine Dive celebrates great wine, locally sourced cuisine and the joy of savored moments shared with friends. Host your next private event @ Louie's Wine Dive and allow us to bring our personal touch to your party.

Location
4040 University Ave., Suite A, Des Moines, IA 50311
Area
Des Moines
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Honey Butter Chicken SandwichUS$15.00
grilled chicken, havarti cheese, lettuce, bacon, tomatoes, brioche bun, sea salt fries; Gluten-free option
Funky Chicken SandwichUS$16.00
buttermilk fried chicken, havarti cheese, homemade pickles, field greens, sriracha aioli, brioche bun, sea salt fries; Gluten-free option

Pasta

4 Pork GnocchiUS$20.75
house-made gnocchi, prosciutto, italian sausage, bacon, pork shoulder, red wine cream sauce, baguette
TortelloniUS$18.25
Five cheese blend, pesto cream, roasted peppers, kale, parmesan

Entrees

Champagne Fish & ChipsUS$18.25
Champagne and rice flour battered alaskan cod, aioli, sea salt fries
Pan Seared SalmonUS$25.25
curry rub Chilean salmon, roasted red peppers, quinoa, poblano cauliflower puree

What 858 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Iowa
Great for brunch
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Hot spot
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Neighbourhood gem
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Great for fine wines
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Great for outdoor dining
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Lively
Des Moines
Innovative
Des Moines
Hot spot
Des Moines
Neighbourhood gem
Des Moines
Great for fine wines
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Great for outdoor dining
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Louie's Wine Dive in Des Moines is praised for its "great food and service," offering diverse gluten-free options and a fantastic atmosphere. Guests enjoy the attentive staff and tasty menu items like beignets and cheese curds. Some reviews mention occasional service hiccups, but overall, it's a "favorite place to visit."

859 Reviews

J
Jill
Des Moines
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wait staff was wonderful. Food left quite a bit To be desired. My noodle dish had very little flavor. We ordered dessert and they were not cooked on the inside.
Louie's Wine Dive - Des MoinesResponded 7 days ago
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the service but sorry to hear about the food. We'll address this with our team to ensure a better experience next time.
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Dale
Des Moines
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on 10 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Louie’s is our go to place if we want excellence in all areas of Dining . We went there for happy hour on Friday and what a great way to end the week. Relaxing able to easily talk cheerful great wait staff food was wonderful the total package.
Louie's Wine Dive - Des MoinesResponded 7 days ago
Thank you for making Louie’s your go-to spot! We're so glad you enjoyed a relaxing happy hour with great food and service. See you again soon!
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Courtnay
Des Moines
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 31 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
10/10 as usual! Louie’s routinely knocks it out of the park and never disappoints. Francine was a fun and easy server and it was a great start to our New Years Eve!
Louie's Wine Dive - Des MoinesResponded 7 days ago
Thank you for the amazing review! We're thrilled to hear Louie’s delivered once again, and that Francine made your New Year's Eve extra special. See you next time!
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Lori
Des Moines
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved having so many gluten free options! Great staff and good variety on menu.
Louie's Wine Dive - Des MoinesResponded 7 days ago
Thank you! We're glad you enjoyed our gluten-free options and menu variety. Hope to see you again soon!
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Paul
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant, very good food, and wonderful service! I will come back again!
Louie's Wine Dive - Des MoinesResponded 7 days ago
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed the food and service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Andrea
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always have great food and great service when I am there. Last night Chuck was very welcoming and we had a great time.
Louie's Wine Dive - Des MoinesResponded on 12 December 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled you always enjoy the food and service. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Chuck—he'll be delighted! Looking forward to seeing you again soon!
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Kenneth
Des Moines
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 4 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My favorite place to visit in Des Moines. Incredibly charming and wonderful experience every time I go. Hyvee next door is fun for wine drunk grocery shopping afterwards.
Louie's Wine Dive - Des MoinesResponded on 5 December 2024
Thank you for making us your favorite spot in Des Moines! We’re so glad you always have a wonderful experience—and we love the post-dinner Hyvee tradition!
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Karolyn
VIP
Kansas City
10 reviews
2.0
10 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
My husband and I ordered meals we had had and liked before. This time neither of our meals tasted the same, not even good, to be honest. We hope that was a fluke, because we like Louie’s Wine Dive.
Louie's Wine Dive - Des MoinesResponded on 26 November 2024
Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear your meals didn’t meet expectations this time. We truly value your support and hope to make your next visit the great experience you’ve come to enjoy. We look forward to welcoming you back!
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Julie
Kansas City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dined on a Sunday afternoon. We had a party of 6. The server was very attentive and the pace was just right. We started off with the beignet and cheese curds. Both were excellent. Rum butter dipping sauce for the beignet was delish. The squeaky cheese were fried in a light batter which is how I like it. Had the eggs Benedict which was great. Also try the house rose wine.
Louie's Wine Dive - Des MoinesResponded on 14 November 2024
Thanks for spending your Sunday afternoon with us! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the appetizers, eggs Benedict, and our house rosé. Looking forward to welcoming you and your group back soon!
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Grant
Des Moines
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place. Solid food. Great service. Would go again.
Louie's Wine Dive - Des MoinesResponded on 14 November 2024
Thank you for the 5 stars! We hope to see you again soon.
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FAQs

Louie's Wine Dive - Des Moines does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Louie's Wine Dive - Des Moines also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (515) 777-3416.

Louie's Wine Dive - Des Moines is rated 4.6 stars by 858 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

21 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Louie's Wine Dive - Des Moines

4040 University Ave., Suite A, Des Moines, IA 50311

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Des Moines
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 09:00–14:00 Lunch Wed–Fri 11:00–15:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–20:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Wine Bar, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.louieswinedive.com/
Phone number
(515) 777-3416
Private party facilities
Louie's Wine Dive celebrates great wine, locally sourced cuisine and the joy of savored moments shared with friends. Host your next private event @ Louie's Wine Dive and allow us to bring our personal touch to your party.

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Louie's Wine Dive - Des Moines

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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Menu

Starters

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Salad

Blackened Salmon SaladUS$19.50

Emily's Apple Harvest SaladUS$16.00

Sandwiches

Honey Butter Chicken SandwichUS$15.00

Funky Chicken SandwichUS$16.00

Pasta

4 Pork GnocchiUS$20.75

TortelloniUS$18.25

Entrees

Champagne Fish & ChipsUS$18.25

Pan Seared SalmonUS$25.25

What 858 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Louie's Wine Dive - Des Moines offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Louie's Wine Dive - Des Moines restaurant rated?

Is Louie's Wine Dive - Des Moines currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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