HoQ

Name: HoQ
Address: 303 E 5th Street, Des Moines, IA, United States, 50309
Telephone: (515) 244-1213
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

360 Reviews

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Good for special occasions
Healthy
Charming

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

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00–14:00 Dinner Tue–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

Offers

HoQTail Lounge
Multiple dates available
Thu - 17:00 - 20:45,Fri - Sat - 16:45 - 21:30
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 360 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Iowa
Innovative
Iowa
Healthy
Iowa
Good for special occasions
Des Moines
Innovative
Des Moines
Healthy
Des Moines
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

HoQ delights with its "amazing flavors" and "wonderful dining experience," showcasing a locally-sourced menu rich in quality. The service, while sometimes inconsistent, is often described as friendly and engaging. Signature cocktails and dishes like falafel and burrito receive high praise. A must-visit for supporting local cuisine!

360 Reviews

D
Dan
Orlando
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
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 Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
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.
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Cameron
Central Coast
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
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.
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Craig
Des Moines
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
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 Moines
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
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 Moines
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
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 Moines
1 review
2.0
1 review
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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heather
VIP
Des Moines
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We thoroughly enjoyed the Hoqtail experience. Our service, cocktails, and accompanying food treat was wonderful.
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Linda
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 13 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service here. I enjoyed dinner and drinks and I highly recommend it.
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Carolyn
Des Moines
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 13 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The flavors of all courses of HoQ’s anniversary prix fixe menu were amazing, as usual!
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FAQs

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

HoQ is rated 4.5 stars by 360 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

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
Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00–14:00 Dinner Tue–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

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does HoQ offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is HoQ restaurant rated?

Is HoQ currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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