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4.6
- 4.5Food
- 4.7Service
- 4.8Ambience
- 4.4Value
Noise • Moderate
Aura Restaurant & Lounge
4.6
245 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
Make a booking
2 people
31 Mar 2025
19:00
Experiences are available.
About this restaurant
- Great for creative cocktails
- Good for special occasions
- Great for happy hour
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Dining areas
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesAmerican, Contemporary American, Wine Bar
- Hours of OperationLunch Mon–Sat 11:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 15:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–22:00
- Phone number
- Website
- Payment OptionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Executive ChefNolan Tenney
- CateringWe have a flexible catering option for all events.
- Private party facilitiesWe have multiple spaces for semi private dining up to 40 guests indoors and up to 60 guests outdoors
- AreaUrbandale
- Cross Street60th and University Ave.
- Parking detailsPublic Lot
- AdditionalBar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Experiences
April Wine Dinner
17 Apr 2025 onlyJoin us on the 3rd Thursday of every month for our monthly wine dinner! Each month we feature hand-selected wines presented by our in-house sommelier, perfectly paired with unique dishes inspired by the wines themselves. It's a great opportunity for our regulars to try something new and our new guests to see us at our creative best. Sign up on Open Table today and don't miss out on this amazing experience!
May Wine Dinner
15 May 2025 onlyJoin us on the 3rd Thursday of every month for our monthly wine dinner! Each month we feature hand-selected wines presented by our in-house sommelier, perfectly paired with unique dishes inspired by the wines themselves. It's a great opportunity for our regulars to try something new and our new guests to see us at our creative best. Sign up on Open Table today and don't miss out on this amazing experience!
Offers
Happy Hour Everyday!
Multiple dates availableMon - Sat - 15:00 - 17:30
What 245 people are saying
Aura Restaurant & Lounge reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
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Great for fine wines
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Good for special occasions
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Neighbourhood gem
Des Moines
Great for fine wines
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Romantic
Des Moines
Good for special occasions
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Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Aura Restaurant & Lounge offers a "great atmosphere," "delicious food," and "excellent service." Guests rave about its "beautiful setting" and "friendly staff," making it perfect for special occasions or casual dining. Highlights include an extensive menu with unique dishes, a lovely ambiance, and attentive service. Highly recommended for memorable dining experiences.
245 Reviews
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Dana VIP
Des Moines7 reviews
5.0Dined 2 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Shari
Des Moines2 reviews
5.0Dined 4 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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stephanie
Tampa1 review
5.0Dined on 23 March 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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NancyV
San Francisco4 reviews
5.0Dined on 22 March 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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OpenTable Diner
Omaha1 review
5.0Dined on 13 March 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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OpenTable Diner
Des Moines4 reviews
5.0Dined on 12 March 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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S VIP
Des Moines10 reviews
5.0Dined on 12 March 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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James VIP
Chicago12 reviews
5.0Dined on 9 March 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Elizabeth
Des Moines6 reviews
5.0Dined on 22 February 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Jennifer VIP
Des Moines7 reviews
5.0Dined on 15 February 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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FAQs
Aura Restaurant & Lounge offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (515) 225-6005.
Aura Restaurant & Lounge is rated 4.6 stars by 245 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a booking
2 people
31 Mar 2025
19:00
Experiences are available.
12851 University Ave 400, Clive, IA 50325-8254
Dining areas
Additional information
- Cross Street60th and University Ave.
- AreaUrbandale
- Hours of OperationLunch Mon–Sat 11:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 15:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–22:00
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesAmerican, Contemporary American, Wine Bar
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Parking detailsPublic Lot
- Payment OptionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Executive ChefNolan Tenney
- AdditionalBar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Website
- Phone number
- CateringWe have a flexible catering option for all events.
- Private party facilitiesWe have multiple spaces for semi private dining up to 40 guests indoors and up to 60 guests outdoors