Checks ALL the boxes - friendly staff…read more- outstanding food - best hamburger in Des Moines Love this place

Great service! Great food options! Cool atmosphere and clean…read more Will return when back in town!

After seeing some fellow yelpers recommend this place we took our pub passes and made the easy trip…read moreto old downtown Grimes. This place is right on the corner, well maintained and has good signage. It lacks on curb appeal, but we came for the food, drinks and atmosphere. Upon entering we were greeted by big crowds and a very busy place. We lucked out and were able to sit right down (at the bar of course). The place is dated, and slightly divey but it has a lot of seating and the staff all seemed to be busy making it happen! There is a lot of table seating both high top and standard table and chairs. In addition to about 20 seats at the bar. Plenty of televisions with all types of content playing. Although it was busy we soon had 2 bartenders offering us drinks and menus. Shortly after we were drinking our beers and ordered some hamburgers. Kim opted for the regular hamburger with cheese and a side of fries. I ordered the jalapeño blue cheese burger. It was loaded with plenty of blue cheese crumbles and the jalapeños were a nice touch. I will say they were both solid choices. They make it clear that the $12-15 sandwiches do not come with sides unless you order the baskets. So sides are all in addition to the prices on the burgers. So it makes it a bit more expensive and for me $20 for a burger and fries is on the high side for anywhere in or around the metro. The service was good and as the crowd began to die down we ordered a second round. Though I feel the prices for stand alone sandwiches are high, at least the ones we had and the ones we saw delivered to other tables were pretty generous in size and the ingredients seemed fresh. All in all a pretty decent experience. If you are looking for a well made sandwich, in Grimes this seems like a good place to find it.

I had the coldest blue moon beer I've ever had! The bar was doing music bingo on a Sunday so the…read moreatmosphere was fun and friendly. I also ordered a Tenderloin that was delicious! The bartender was super chill and friendly too she was very efficient. I Highly recommend!

This place has been a staple for the past three years I've been in law school @ Drake. The student…read moreburger deal is a godsend, happy hour is perfect, and the servers are always great. I've take family who've visited DSM for the first time and they love it. I've had rough days where the chicken bacon ranch flatbread is all I want and it satisfies every time. I've done schoolwork here (including group flash card study sessions) while sipping on a cute cocktail. I've shared so many drinks and laughs with my classmates here, I hope they stay open forever. HIGHLY recommended!!

I've been here a handful of times. Never a complaint…read more Food is is always tasty and delivered in a reasonable time. And I've never sent anything back, it's always been good. Waitresses are always attentive and friendly. They know the menu & drinks as well and are doing a fantastic job. Decent prices. Close and also private parking. Decent restrooms.

If you are looking for a good and tasty smash burger drive over to Lachele's on Ingersoll in DSM…read more The chef team serves up hot, fresh, well seasoned made to order burgers that check all the boxes for a meaty smash burger in an atmosphere that is neighborhood friendly with a very casual vibe, limited street and back parking, small dine in area at a very reasonable burger rate for the area.

Lachele's is a classic DSM spot you have you to try. Atmosphere is a small diner, burgers are…read moregreat. I went vegan 2 years ago and haven't eaten there since then, until I found out they had a vegan burger. Normally would give a 5 star for their menu, but had to notch it down a bit for the vegan burger. When I go to a burger place I want the full greasy experience. They have a vegetable forward burger that just doesn't mimic the real experience. So while I appreciated it, and it was solid and left me wanting more. Truly I just wanted a smash impossible burger with their seasoning. They also serve it on Texas toast, which I wish they'd have an actual bun too. Tots are vegan naturally, and they make great tots. Overall I love Lachele's, but with a few tweaks they could really nail it.

In town for my youngest daughter's basketball tournament and we stopped here for dinner. This…read moreplace was packed! We waited around 10 minutes and caught some of the Indiana/Oregon game. For our meal we split the broasted chicken wings, cheese curds, and queso n chips. Everything was delicious but the broasted chicken wings were definitely star of the show. Service was excellent!!!

It's definitely more a chill, relax bar vibe. Nice servers who are always hustling…read more They have a patio and when you walk in, beer coolers to purchase drinks to go. We have eaten in and gotten takeout. Food is delicious either way. Best Broasted Chicken and Crispy Breaded Chicken Wings. Kids love the Chicken BLT, fries, waffle fries, sweet potato fries and curds. Their honey mustard and bbq sauces to dip are delicious as well. Broasted Chicken - 5/5 Crispy Wings - 5/5 Chicken BLT - 5/5 Fries, Waffle Fries, Sweet Potato Fries - 5/5 Curds - 4/5 It's our must stop for any fried or Broasted chicken cravings.

4.8* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4*…read more Service: 5* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $20 04/27/2026 Tonight's opportunity to enjoy another stop at Tito's came at the end of my journey updating several locations for happyhourdesmoiones.com. It was getting to be dinner time, so asked my wife to meet me here for my last stop. Every time we've stopped here, we have been impressed with the quality of the food and tonight was no different. I had already enjoyed some Happy Hour specials at another venue, but my wife hadn't yet eaten dinner. She ordered the Gyro & Fries (see picture) and as you might guess, I did try a couple of bites. We both thought it was a very good gyro and were delighted to see that it is the daily special each day from 11-2, so we will definitely be coming back for lunch some day. If you found this review helpful, please show your appreciation with a Like or a Follow.

The wife and I tried this place for the first time. I've known about this lounge because of my son,…read morebut he and I never made it here. Don't tell him I went without him :) Anyway, I'm glad the wife and I gave it a try. We walked in at 5:30 on a Friday and it was busy. We didn't wait but for a few minutes and had a table. The greeter was very friendly and our server was super nice and pleasant to have as a waiter. His recommendations were spot on. The whole restaurant was hopping busy but operating very smoothly. Not a quiet place, a true sports bar ambiance. The wings were very very good. Maybe some of the better ones I've had here in town. The gyro was fantastic, and huge. Great value. The wife's flatbread was great too. Excellent food all the way around. Prices for very reasonable. Happy hour helps some of the prices for sure, but still a well priced establishment. We are fans of this place and will most certainly be back.

On a whim, we stopped by Freddy's for dinner. Having only visited one of the restaurants in this…read morechain (years ago and in a different state), it was a fresh experience for us. The vibe is old-school diner, and the menu fits right in. Burgers, chicken, and (of course) frozen custard. We went with a burger and some chicken tenders to do a little sampling. Both were very good. Juicy, nice and hot, and flavorful. The tenders come a few different sauce options (we tried the honey mustard dressing and Famous Fry Sauce), and the burgers are seasoned with Freddy's Famous Steak burger & Fry Seasoning. All delicious and all a little unique. We passed on the custard since we ate our fill on their frys, but will see how well they do there next time. Things to know: * This location is just east off Highway 141 (Exit 152, E. 1st Street) * Open until 11:00pm Friday and Saturday, 10:00pm all other days * This location is in the area of various groceries and such making it a handy place to catch a good meal while running errands.

It took ten minutes to get two scoops of custard with two cars in front of me…read more The custard had clearly been dispensed when I ordered, not when I pulled to the window. No reason for the delay was provided. The Culver's on the other side of 141 will be my option next time.

This is by far the smallest French Dip I've ever seen. It was tasty. But small…read more Waitress wasn't thrilled to serve us. Restaurant was empty of locals from 6-7 on a Friday night, which should have been a sign to turn around and try somewhere else.

Good food; good service! Nice place. Mustang burger FTW! Good cheese curds too!read more

4.25* (out of 5) Food: 4* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 5*…read more Service: 4* 03/27/2023 I've stopped here a few times for Happy Hour on the way home from work and finally took the time for pictures to document the trip tonight. My wife joined me and we each enjoyed a half priced tap while waiting for our food. We ordered the Boneless Chicken Wings in sweet chili sauce (see picture), Bone-In Wings in Buffalo sauce (see picture) and Cheese & Bacon Tots (see picture). While the chicken wings had a little more breading than I would prefer, I liked both the boneless and bone-in - with the flavor of both being great. As to the Cheese & Bacon Tots, while there weren't that many of them - they tasted fantastic (creamy, cheesy and delicious) and were cooked perfectly. This place is definitely worth a stop for good food and value pricing - especially during Happy Hour! If you found this review helpful, please show your appreciation with a Like or a Follow. Photos copyright: happyhourdesmoines.com & thefoodanddrinkguy.com

From the owner: Located within the Hy-Vee grocery stores, Wahlburgers @ Hy-Vee are family-friendly restaurants that…read moreoffer a unique dining experience featuring signature burgers and a full bar in a casual environment.

Destination Grille has a lot going for it, but the pricing is undeniably steep--especially for…read moreadult beverages. It's the kind of menu that makes you pause and wonder whether the experience will justify the cost. Another ongoing concern is the dinner rush: wait times can be long, and a call‑ahead or online waitlist option would make a huge difference. I highly recommend making a reservation if you plan to visit during peak hours. What consistently brings us back, though, is the service and the food. Our server, Brody--who we've actually had on every visit--has been exceptional each time. He's attentive, friendly, and always on top of everything. The dishes are consistently impeccable, and Brody's professionalism truly elevates the entire experience. Thank you to Destination Grille and the staff for making each visit enjoyable. We love the seasonal menu and the creative changes. This would easily be a five‑star review if the pricing, noise level, and wait times were more manageable.

I've eaten there twice and after my last experience I am not sure I will return. My lunch…read morecompanion ordered pasta and was pleased with the presentation and flavor. I ordered a club salad and after two bites an insect crawled out of the lettuce. The waiter apologized and ask if I wanted another salad which struck me as an odd question give the current experience. He said that the buy the lettuce from a supplier. I was concerned that lettuce from the same container would be used for a replacement salad and declined as who knows how much bug poop was on the lettuce. He did offer other choices but by that time I was unsure about any replacement. I was not charged for the salad and I did pay for my companion's lunch. I left a tip as it was not the waiter's fault. On my first visit I order a fish sandwich which was quite good. I did notice that the decor could use a good dusting. Again, not the wait staff's fault. The food is ok, a bit over priced, but given that a drive through hamburger, fries and a drink will shoot the best part of $15.00 it would not out of line for the menu and venue.