Restaurants near Des Moines Community Playhouse

38 restaurants available nearby

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1. 801 Chophouse – Des Moines

4.9

Exceptional(3131)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown Des Moines

Booked 30 times today

Located in the heart of downtown Des Moines, enjoy beautiful views and excellent customer service at 801 Chophouse. We value our guests and want to give you the best dining experience possible. Our restaurant has only prime USDA steaks, paired with innovative side dishes and an award-winning wine selection from around the world to create an upscale dining experience you won't find anywhere else in Iowa. 801 Chophouse is the premier steakhouse in Des Moines and even offers private dining room options. Book a reservation online or via phone today.

2. Fresko

4.8

Exceptional(1151)

Price: Moderate

• Farm-to-table • Des Moines

Booked 22 times today

“Fresko” meaning “fresh” inspires our creation of seasonal menus made from locally sourced ingredients. Fresko makes natural food from the bounty of Iowa farms whenever possible. The culinary team prepares product from start to finish applying natural time honored techniques with care at every step. This enriches the flavorful and nutritious product we serve and benefits our community. Fresko believes we are what we eat and eating well means living well.Fresko features a splendid assortment of original cocktails with a deep spirits menu and a beer program with sixteen beers on tap in addition to bottles and cans. Fresko's wine menu focuses on quality selections at a great value to our guests.

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3. The Stuffed Olive - Des Moines

4.7

Exceptional(749)

Price: Moderate

• American • Des Moines

Booked 19 times today

The Stuffed Olive is about the entire “Martini & Tapas Experience.” From your favorite classics to new and exciting blends you’ve never seen before, you’re sure to find a cocktail to love on our vast martini menu. Add a warm, comfortable atmosphere, great wines, beers and top-shelf spirits, and The Stuffed Olive will become your favorite place to start, end or spend your entire evening. Our tapas menu offers appetizer-sized portions of globally influenced entrees, for a sampling and sharing dining experience. Pair tasty tapas with your favorite martini for happy hour, dinner or a late-night snack. We welcome you to sit back, relax, enjoy great food, good conversation and your favorite martini. Welcome to the Stuffed Olive!

4. Eatery A

4.7

Exceptional(527)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Des Moines

Booked 13 times today

Eatery A is Des Moines's destination for Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. Perfecting simple dishes that focus on local, quality ingredients, we strive to offer our guests exotic flavor profiles that let the ingredients take center stage.

5. Proudfoot & Bird

4.7

Exceptional(659)

Price: Very Expensive

• Global, International • Des Moines

Booked 10 times today

Fine Dining in every aspect. Proudfoot & Bird, named after the original Hotel Fort Des Moines architects, pays homage to the glamorous days of years past with every detail. Adorned with stunning marble tables, intricate gold ceiling inlay, plush soft seating, and grand circular bar we have recreated a time that was filled with elegance, extravagance, and indulgence. Housed in the historic Hotel Fort Des Moines, we have taken every step possible to protect a valued piece of Des Moines’ cherished history. Two semi-private areas available, seating eight and ten guests respectfully.

6. Cooper's On 5th

4.7

Exceptional(120)

Price: Moderate

• American • West Des Moines

Booked 4 times today

Cooper’s on 5th is a great place for Lunch & Dinner. We have had the pleasure of being West Des Moines’ first Craft Cocktail Bar. Join us for our amazing food menu & award-winning cocktail program. Classic & Reimagined Americana comfort food paired with one of Des Moines’ original & highly awarded craft cocktail programs. Great beer, wine, and martinis.

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7. Louie's Wine Dive - Des Moines

4.2

Awesome(843)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Des Moines

Booked 3 times today

Louie’s Wine Dive serves lunch, happy hour and dinner daily and brunch on weekends. Award-winning food is created from local ingredients under the eye of formally trained chefs. Louie’s wine list and featured wineboard offer hard to find, quality focused selections. Louie’s offers a craft cocktail and local beer menu. Louie’s Wine Dive features a warm, casually elegant atmosphere. It's the place for food and wine lovers to be social!

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8. Mulberry Street Tavern

4.4

Awesome(548)

Price: Expensive

• American • Des Moines

Booked 7 times today

Mulberry Street Tavern brings a fresh yet nostalgic vibe to Downtown Des Moines. Once a hub for the city transit, it is now adorned with rich woods, leather, and a zinc bar that create a warm and timeless social destination. The open-hearth kitchen produces shareable worldly tavern fare, hearty entrees and, hands down, the best burger in Des Moines. Enjoy perfect classic cocktails, eclectic award-winning wines, and interesting regional and foreign beers on draught.

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9. Tupelo Honey - Des Moines

3.6

Very Good(657)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Southern • Des Moines

Booked 16 times today

Tupelo Honey is a revival of Southern food and traditions rooted in the Carolina Mountains we call home. We craft brunches, lunches and suppers that bring family and friends around the table and allow for conversations and cocktails to linger longer than usual. Please arrive on time with all members in your party present. We will cancel reservations 15 minutes after the scheduled time. The combining of separate reservations will not be honored. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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10. Splash Seafood Bar and Grill

4.8

Exceptional(1946)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown Des Moines

Booked 9 times today

DiRoNA award winning Splash Seafood Bar & Grill serves only the freshest seafood flown in daily and expertly prepared in both traditional and contemporary styles. Splash Seafood bar and Grill also serve the Midwest's finest cuts of steaks and chops with the same care as they give the seafood. Be pampered by the highly experienced wait staff in one of Des Moines most unique and elegant dining rooms surrounded by whimsical wall murals as well as 9 large salt water aquariums. Splash Seafood offers an extensive wine list, recognized with an Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator, as well as a full bar specializing in tropical drinks. Also enjoy a more laid back atmosphere in the raw bar, Splash Oyster Bar & Seafood Market, just across the hallway from Splash Seafood. Enjoy all the fresh oysters and shellfish that the raw bar has to offer as well as the full menu from Splash Seafood. Also be sure to take advantage of the raw bars Seafood Market to enjoy the freshest seafood at home.

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Mikevip
New Orleans / Louisiana •56 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Sat at bar, great service, excellent food. I would highly recommend this restaurant
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FreskoPrice: Moderate• Farm-to-table• Des Moines
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4.8
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Dolores
St. Louis •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We love this restaurant. Outstanding food,service and attention to detail. They always go above and beyond to make your dining experience special!
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801 Chophouse – Des MoinesPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown Des Moines
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Andrewvip
Iowa •13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 Aug 2024
Repeat diners, we normally eat here at least once when we spend a weekend in DSM at the hotel. Pork Belly is amazing, great wine selection.
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Proudfoot & BirdPrice: Very Expensive• Global, International• Des Moines
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Bill
Iowa •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 Aug 2024
Not our first rodeo at the Stuffed Olive. Love it there and one of our favorite places. Had a great dinner accompanied by a few tasty martinis.
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The Stuffed Olive - Des MoinesPrice: Moderate• American• Des Moines
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Nicholas
Iowa •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 Aug 2024
It’s was great experience and everything was on point. Food and drinks were amazing. Everything was on time. Every time I go there never had bad experience at all. Plus they have a lot of healthy options and gluten free options. Can’t go wrong there.
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Eatery APrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Des Moines
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4.7

Restaurants near Des Moines Community Playhouse

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38 restaurants available nearby

1. 801 Chophouse – Des Moines

2. Fresko

3. The Stuffed Olive - Des Moines

4. Eatery A

5. Proudfoot & Bird

6. Cooper's On 5th

7. Louie's Wine Dive - Des Moines

8. Mulberry Street Tavern

9. Tupelo Honey - Des Moines

10. Splash Seafood Bar and Grill

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