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Prairie Canary Restaurant & Bar, Grinnell, IA

Prairie Canary Restaurant & Bar

5 (327)
$30 and under
American
924 Main Street, Grinnell, IA 50112

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2 people
19:00
animated flamesBooked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Casual New American dishes, cocktails & craft brews served in an airy space with minimalist decor.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 11:00–14:00 Tue–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Paul Durr
  • Area
    Des Moines
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 327 people are saying

Prairie Canary Restaurant & Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

5.0
5.0 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Iowa

    Best Overall

  • Iowa

    Best Service

  • Iowa

    Best Value

  • Iowa

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Iowa

    American

  • Des Moines

    Best Overall

  • Des Moines

    Best Food

  • Des Moines

    Best Service

  • Des Moines

    Best Ambience

  • Des Moines

    Best Value

  • Des Moines

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Prairie Canary Restaurant & Bar offers "exceptional service" and "delicious" dishes in a warm, inviting atmosphere. Known for its "creative fresh" cuisine, standout items include Brussels sprouts and cocktails. Diners appreciate the "friendly staff" and consistently "excellent food," making it a top choice for visitors to Grinnell.
327 Reviews
  1. jim

    Southwest Florida3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food. Large portions. Brussel sprouts were fantastic. Service was exceptional!!
    Prairie Canary Restaurant & BarResponded today
    Jim, thank you for your positive review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the Brussels sprouts and that our service was exceptional. We see that Faye was your server, and will let her know that you appreciated her service. We look forward to welcoming you back to Prairie Canary Restaurant & Bar soon.

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  2. Robin

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 19 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved our server - Liv - so kind, helpful and accommodating!
    Prairie Canary Restaurant & BarResponded today
    Robin, thank you for your kind words about our server, Liv. We could not agree more with your assessment of her. We strive to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all our guests, and Liv's attentive and accommodating approach embodies that spirit. We look forward to welcoming you back to Prairie Canary Restaurant & Bar soon.

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  3. Edward

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a very pleasant experience. I needn't say more.
    Prairie Canary Restaurant & BarResponded on 14 May 2025
    Edward, thank you for your kind words. Sometimes all that you need are a few words to get your point across, and we appreciate them greatly. We hope to see you again very soon.

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  4. Scott

    Dallas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very enjoyable. We will back and recommend to anyone heading to Grinnell.
    Prairie Canary Restaurant & BarResponded on 14 May 2025
    Scott, thank you for visiting Prairie Canary Restaurant & Bar in Grinnell. We're so happy that you enjoyed your experience and appreciate any and all recommendations. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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  5. Anne

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 6 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waitress & food were both wonderful! Looking forward to another visit
    Prairie Canary Restaurant & BarResponded on 7 April 2025
    Anne, thank you for visiting Prairie Canary Restaurant & Bar! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience with us. Your kind words are greatly appreciated, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable visit soon.

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  6. Gabriel VIP

    Greater Boston16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved this resto. Great creative fresh and delicious. Knowledgeable warm and patient wait staff.
    Prairie Canary Restaurant & BarResponded on 7 April 2025
    Gabriel, thank you for your kind words about our creative and delicious cuisine, as well as our warm and knowledgeable staff at Prairie Canary Restaurant & Bar. We're thrilled that you enjoyed your dining experience with us and look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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  7. Ellen

    Des Moines1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the second time I’ve been there for lunch. Both times I had excellent food and service. I would highly recommend you trying it. We drove about 80 miles and it’s worth it.
    Prairie Canary Restaurant & BarResponded on 12 March 2025
    Ellen, we're delighted to hear that you had an excellent dining experience at Prairie Canary Restaurant & Bar on both occasions. It's wonderful to know that our food and service lived up to your expectations, even after traveling a considerable distance. We are humbled by your high recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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  8. Kathi VIP

    Des Moines17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Prairie Canary is always a very nice place to catch up with old friends and enjoy great food in a friendly atmosphere.
    Prairie Canary Restaurant & BarResponded on 1 March 2025
    Thank you Kathi for your kind words! We're delighted that you enjoy the friendly atmosphere and great food at The Prairie Canary Restaurant & Bar. It's our pleasure to provide a welcoming space for catching up with friends over delicious meals. We look forward to your next visit!

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  9. Joleen

    Baltimore / Maryland1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was very good. The fish was so tasty and moist. Will go back again.
    Prairie Canary Restaurant & BarResponded on 17 February 2025
    Joleen, thank you for visiting Prairie Canary Restaurant & Bar. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our fish dish. It's one of our specialties, and we take great pride in serving fresh, flavorful seafood. We hope we can even make you happier the next time you dine with us.

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  10. Ginger

    Chicago / Illinois16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Prairie Canary and it is our top choice for dinner whenever we come to Grinnell. The food is consistently delicious, as are the cocktails, and the service is always friendly and efficient. Highly recommend!
    Prairie Canary Restaurant & BarResponded on 13 February 2025
    Ginger, we're delighted that Prairie Canary Restaurant & Bar is your top choice for dining in Grinnell. Thank you for your kind words about our delicious food, tasty cocktails, and friendly service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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Prairie Canary Restaurant & Bar is rated 5 stars by 327 OpenTable diners.

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924 Main Street, Grinnell, IA 50112

Additional information

  • Area
    Des Moines
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 11:00–14:00 Tue–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Paul Durr
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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