HoQ

4.4

363 Reviews

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

Innovative
Good for special occasions
Healthy

Welcome to Hoq Restaurant! Experience delicious, sustainable farm-to-table dining in the historic East Village of Des Moines.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
Phone number
(515) 244-1213
Website
http://hoqtable.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Suman Hoque
Private party facilities
We have one private dining room. It seats up to 35 people and holds up to 60 people for a reception. Please visit hoqtable.com for more information on private events and booking at HoQ.

Location
303 E 5th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Area
Downtown Des Moines
Cross Street
E 5th and Walnut
Parking details
Street Parking as well as a parking garage directly behind our building.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Bubbles and Bites
US$55.00 per person
27 Mar 2025 only
Enjoy a variety of bubbles and farm-to-table bites perfectly paired to create a memorable experience at HoQ. A champagne expert will be onsite to talk a little about the uniqueness of each bottle and answer any questions you have! Come join us!
Reserve Thursdays $25 Select Bottles
US$25.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Select from our feature reserve list, try a new wine every Thursday! Enjoy a cheeseboard, starter or pair a nice dinner with a $25 select bottle of wine off our reserve lists! HoQTail Lounge now offering starters and desserts. Please stop by for starter or dessert! 5pm to 9pm
Easter Brunch at HoQ
20 Apr 2025 only
Searching for a farm-to-table brunch experience? You found it! Join us at HoQ for brunch featuring local ingredients, delicious cocktails and house-made pastries. We create a special menu with all your favorites, with the farm-to-table integrity you love and expect from HoQ! !. Payment is due at the restaurant.. Reservations strongly recommended. Can't wait to see you there! We do not allow groups larger than 6 to make reservations, so please call the restaurant to reserve your spot!

Offers

HoQTail Lounge
Multiple dates available
Thu - 17:00 - 20:45,Fri - Sat - 17:00 - 21:15
Intimate, upscale cocktail speakeasy offering Chef Inspired amuse/ small bite accompaniment with each cocktail. We offer a quaint, private room perfect for small meetings, friend gatherings or for private couple rental.

Chef Soup**US$11.00
Herb oil garnish
NaanzaUS$12.00
Milton Creamery quark cheese, local sweet potato & butternut squash, herb oil
Burnt Carrots**US$11.00
Local carrots & green onions, Milton Creamery quark cheese, extra virgin olive oil
Bangladeshi Chicken on a StickUS$12.00
Mama's spiced marinated free-range chicken, yogurt sauce, broken chickpea puff
PierogiesUS$11.00
Lee's Greens Kennebec potatoes, local cheddar, caramelized onions
Isabel's Chile RellenoUS$11.00
Local poblano pepper stuffed with Milton Creamery white cheddar and red sauce

Cold

Salmon TartareUS$12.00
Salt-cured wild Alaskan salmon, hot sauce, waffle fries, crème fraiche
Bibb Lettuce SaladUS$10.00
Clayton Farms greens, seasonal vegetables, local carrots, house vinaigrette
Cheese PlateUS$20.00
Assorted Iowa cheeses & seasonal accompaniments
Hummus & NaanUS$8.00
Local garbanzo bean hummus and house naan

Sandwiches & Bowls

Grass-Fed Beef Burger*US$22.00
Ebersole Cattle Co. beef, local greens, local sautéed onion, house-made pickle, local tomato jam, house aioli, organic house-made brioche bun and side salad
Free-Range Chicken BurritoUS$19.00
Locally raised pulled chicken, local black beans, basmati rice, yogurt crema, local cheddar, house hot sauce, house-made flour tortilla and side salad
Mediterranean Bowl**US$20.00
Lentil falafel, roasted seasonal vegetables, Israeli couscous, Kalamata olives, sautéed greens, parsley, Milton Creamery quark cheese, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil

Main Course

Grass-Fed Steak
Locally raised steak, house-made tater tots, sautéed seasonal vegetables and HoQ steak sauce
- Market Price
Wild Alaskan SalmonUS$33.00
Pan-seared Alaskan salmon, local Kennebec potatoes in Kalona SuperNatural organic cream sauce, herbs
Lamb ShankUS$36.00
Grass-fed, locally raised lamb, spiced Israeli couscous, seasonal vegetables, grass-fed buttered tomato sauce
Vegetarian**US$24.00
Rice and lentil crepes, spiced seasonal vegetables, sautéed local greens and grass-fed beurre blanc

Sides

House-Made Tater TotsUS$10.00
Basmati RiceUS$5.00
Israeli CouscousUS$6.00
Seasonal VegetablesUS$8.00
Chef's ChoiceUS$8.00

What 363 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Iowa
Innovative
Iowa
Healthy
Des Moines
Innovative
Des Moines
Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

HoQ offers a delightful dining experience with its "excellent food and service," locally sourced ingredients, and a cozy atmosphere. Guests rave about the "amazing lamb shank," "delicious cocktails," and "farm-to-table freshness." Despite occasional service hiccups, HoQ remains a top choice for memorable meals in Des Moines.

363 Reviews

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Molly
Des Moines1 review
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We enjoyed our meal at HoQ. However, we felt like it may not have been worth the price. Everything was good but nothing was to die for.
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Dan
Orlando2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great and unique dining experience. I enjoy the farm to table aspect of the restaurant. The service was great. Our server was warm and responsive. I would recommend HOQ to anyone who would like a nice quality dining experience.
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Guy
Los Angeles1 review
4.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
First of all, the service was impeccable! The staff were very nice and accomadating . I really enjoyed the steak and shrimp dish and the butter squash bisque was excellent. Also, the black walnut manhattan was very tasty, just a little on the sweet side; enjoyable though.
HoQResponded on 19 February 2025
Thank you for taking time to review your experience. We are happy you enjoyed and we look forward to seeing you back soon!
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Brad
Des Moines1 review
1.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The food was excellent as always, the service was extremely slow. It took more than 10 minutes for anyone to greet us at the door. Then we sat and it took more than half an hour to serve two bowls of soup. From there, service was faster but still slow - especially for a prix fixe dinner. Because of the delays getting started, we missed the show that we had tickets for. The waiter was very helpful and was doing all he could - there seemed ti be plenty of staff to handle the crowd but it seemed like things were disorganized a bit. We saw the hostess take 10 minutes to prep a table. She shouldn’t have had to do that and, if she did, everything should have been prepped to make it a quick operation. When we go to HoQ, we generally expect that the service will be a little slower than other places but we plan on it and are willing to make the trade for the good food. This was exceptionally slow service though, but the food was exceptionally good and we do love the place so we will be back - just scheduling a little extra time for the meal.
HoQResponded on 19 February 2025
Hello Brad, Thank you for your feedback. We did experience a kitchen hiccup in the beginning of service for which we apologize. Our staff was scrambling and our hostess was new. I truly am sorry you missed your show and I would like to make it up to you on your next visit. Please call us and ask for Jen and we will make it right!
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Chad
Des Moines2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was cold so disappointing. Sent it back. Got new food, cold again.
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Cameron
Central Coast3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service from Cooper, as always, and the food was excellent, the ossobuco in particular. HoQ is a gem in the East village. Check out those new lounge as well, a great place for a quiet drink before dinner.
HoQResponded on 19 February 2025
Hi Cameron! Thank you for your 5 star review. We are happy Cooper took great care of you, please ask for him next time you are in! See you soon!
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Craig
Des Moines7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was excellent as always, with realistic portion sizes. Staff were really hustling and the impression was that like so many places, they could use more help. Server was great though.
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Christie VIP
Des Moines10 reviews
3.0
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We’ve eaten here numerous times in the past. Including last NYE, where we had our first bad experience. Service unorganized and slow. Bar was incredibly slow. The hostess ultimately started intervening as several tables around us were clearly frustrated. We attributed it to staffing and how busy it was and decided to try again this year. The good was good. Not sure if the ravioli starter was supposed to be cold or not but still tasted good. The food runners gave our table of 3 one charcuterie board. The table of 2 next to us each got one. Same thing happened with dessert. We questioned it and our waiter said it was correct. We barely saw our server all night. Never asked if we wanted a drink from the bar other than the pairings. We couldn’t have asked because he was not around. He eventually cleared our desserts, our drinks were all empty. Didn’t ask if we wanted anything else to drink and then disappeared so we sat there waiting for our bill for a long time. We were really disappointed with the experience for what we spent. Really hoped it would be better this year but wasn’t. Again, food is great. Service is poor. Slow, unorganized, not engaged.
HoQResponded on 5 January 2025
Christie, I am so sorry you didn't have a better experience. We would love the chance to have you back for a true HoQ experience. Please call the restaurant and ask for Jen Tuesday- Saturday and we will make this right! We appreciate the feedback so we can improve!
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Jennifer
Des Moines2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 31 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Overall, it wasn’t worth the money. The dishes lacked flavor and were poorly conceptualized. Wine pairings were good.
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Rebecca
Des Moines1 review
2.0
Dined on 31 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The service and ambience were good. Unfortunately the food was mediocre and left a bit to be desired.
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FAQs

HoQ offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (515) 244-1213.

HoQ is rated 4.4 stars by 363 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

303 E 5th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
E 5th and Walnut
Area
Downtown Des Moines
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking as well as a parking garage directly behind our building.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Suman Hoque
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://hoqtable.com/
Phone number
(515) 244-1213
Private party facilities
We have one private dining room. It seats up to 35 people and holds up to 60 people for a reception. Please visit hoqtable.com for more information on private events and booking at HoQ.

HoQ

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Bubbles and Bites

Reserve Thursdays $25 Select Bottles

Easter Brunch at HoQ

HoQTail Lounge

Starter

Hot

Chef Soup**US$11.00

NaanzaUS$12.00

Burnt Carrots**US$11.00

Bangladeshi Chicken on a StickUS$12.00

PierogiesUS$11.00

Isabel's Chile RellenoUS$11.00

Cold

Salmon TartareUS$12.00

Bibb Lettuce SaladUS$10.00

Cheese PlateUS$20.00

Hummus & NaanUS$8.00

Sandwiches & Bowls

Grass-Fed Beef Burger*US$22.00

Free-Range Chicken BurritoUS$19.00

Mediterranean Bowl**US$20.00

Main Course

Grass-Fed Steak

Wild Alaskan SalmonUS$33.00

Lamb ShankUS$36.00

Vegetarian**US$24.00

Sides

House-Made Tater TotsUS$10.00

Basmati RiceUS$5.00

Israeli CouscousUS$6.00

Seasonal VegetablesUS$8.00

Chef's ChoiceUS$8.00

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