Best Restaurants for Birthdays in Des Moines

We just returned from celebrating our 30th Wedding Anniversary with a midweek dinner at Joey's Southcenter. The vibe was upbeat and lively but not chaotic or overwhelming. We were offered a complimentary beverage as we arrived and quickly brought to our seats. Soon, the server took our order and brought out the food. It was delicious! What really impressed us was how beautifully presented it was. Joey's takes pride in their offerings. We decided not to order dessert, but our server brought spoons, a complimentary anniversary cake, and a handwritten card. It was classy, delicious, and looked great. Color us super impressed!

Another delightful dining experience at Pimienta! Every few weeks my partner and I meet for dinner here on Sunday after spending the weekend with our families. This time we were the only customers in the place (!) and every aspect of the experience was wonderful as always. Our cocktails were delicious, both the non-alcoholic and the house special tequila margarita. The soup de jour was a rich, spicy tomato basil bisque and the Pimienta salad was tasty and refreshing as always. We had the Pollo Rostizado and the special rigatoni with beef tips, prawns & mushrooms in a bleu cheese cream sauce and they were wonderful. But really, the whole menu is excellent! The service is warm and friendly. We always enjoy the music here - this time it was very nice Mexican pop music. Other times it's Sinatra or Italian, but always uplifting. Pimienta is a true hidden gem! Not a place for mass-produced meals from a laminated menu or mediocre portions so huge you'll be lugging home half of your dinner. Just really delicious, creatively crafted food and beverages in an inviting and intimate space hosted by welcoming people who do an outstanding job every time.

Our server was so gracious and lovely. Thank you for being accommodating to our large party. The food and wine were amazing. We enjoyed our entire meal and were grateful for a lovely atmosphere to celebrate our friend.

Haven't been to Bahama Breeze in many years. Expectations were high from previous dining experiences and they definitely exceeded in all areas. The food was exceptional and the service was great. I would highly recommend this spot if you're in the area and are looking for something different than the run of the mill restaurant experience.

Very good food & service! We will be back in no time.