I attended a work event at the Nature Lodge today. The room we used was able to access a very large…read moregroup (over 50) comfortably. Large windows brought in plenty of natural light. There was a large rolling rack for coats by the door. The entrance was welcoming with large seasonal planter. Parking was convenient and seemed to manage our group. Forgot to take pictures but will add some next time I am there.

Aloft thought they could save money by not building any walls between the bathroom and the beds…read more... in a hotel room with 2 beds. And then put a huge mirror up to make sure there's no privacy visually at all between the 2 let alone anything to block bathroom sound, not even a fan. And then they spent the savings on new age wallpaper, bespoke furniture and cucumber water. Fam nobody asked for this. Go get some dry wall and make a bathroom FFS We're here on a work trip , your coworker and manager don't want to watch you shower and listen to you crap. Was this place designed by freshmen art school dropouts?

This place was so beautiful, fine details, the smell, so clean, and friendly staff. If you're…read morestaying anywhere in this area, I 110% recommend. Comfiest bed, it's like sleeping on a cloud.

Iowa Distilling Company in Cumming has become one of our favorite stops when we ride our bicycles…read moredown from Ankeny. It is small, quaint, local, and always worth the stop for a libation or two. The handcrafted drinks are excellent, the prices are very reasonable, and it is hard to beat enjoying cocktails made with Iowa-made spirits. This trip I had the Revolver for $9, and Kim had the Porch Swing for $8, I believe. Both were great. The people working there are honestly fantastic. They are attentive, friendly, and somehow keep smiling even when the place is slammed and the occasional loud customer is barking at them. That takes skill, patience, and maybe a little magic. It is a great local business with a fun vibe, good drinks, fair prices, and staff who make the stop even better. We will absolutely keep coming back when we ride through Cumming, and in the meantime we will keep buying their products from local stores in Ankeny too. Great job, Iowa Distilling Company.

Whisky Club was a great experience!!!! What a fun time to gather, enjoy local food and local…read morespirits!!! The plethora of cocktail options was quite impressive, but if neat is your thing you won't be disappointed. The atmosphere is great, and designed to foster hours of entertainment., even accommodating to families. Now the staff...truly phenomenal, absolutely top notch!!!!! Make your way to Cumming, and check out the Iowa Distilling Company website for all the awesome organized events they've got planned.

If you have an upcoming event, I highly recommend this beautiful venue. They have several different…read morerooms, including a ballroom and what they called their green room. There are lush outdoor spaces. The worship team from my church recently held a recording session at the Monroe, and it was a perfect venue for us to be there. The staff was very accommodating. The building is beautiful and meticulously clean. Have a party and enjoy

From the owner: Welcome to The Monroe in West Des Moines, Iowa--an elegant, modern venue uniting old-world charm…read morewith contemporary sophistication for weddings and events. Our all-inclusive approach simplifies planning, pairing you with an expert from day one. Choose from three curated bar packages for your guests, ensuring a delightful experience. Our well-equipped kitchen aids caterers in crafting culinary masterpieces. Prepare in private get-ready rooms with plush furnishings and en-suite bathrooms. For ceremonies, opt for our Chapel Room with its vaulted wood-beam ceilings and natural light, or the charming outdoor brick-paved patio with a wooden pergola backdrop.

My bridesmaids and I got ready here in October before my wedding. There were 7 of us, and there was…read moreplenty of space for us all in the seating area. There was PLENTY of space for our hair and makeup and the lighting was great! I loved that there was a little dining area in the back for us to keep drinks and bagels so we could eat breakfast and drink mimosas while getting pampered!! We were able to hook our phones up to the sound system to play our own playlists while we got ready too, which was such a good vibe for the morning of my wedding. I was also REALLY impressed with the customer service - we had a bit of a mix up while booking, and Samantha was INCREDIBLY accommodating. The space was SO cute and felt so special :)

From the owner: Specialties Bridal Suite Rentals…read more Services Baby Showers, Bridal Party, Bridal Showers, Day-of Wedding Services, Event Venue, Photography Sessions, Photography Studio, Small Events, Wedding Consultations, Wedding Party Locations Notes Across the alley from Amour 515

Wow, fancy pants new events space just south of downtown! I…read morewas invited to the DSM MAGAZINE cover unveiling party, so I thought I would check it out! Little did I know there was going to be free food and drinks in a new fancy pants events space.. The River Center is set up perfect for an event like this! Lots of space upstairs and down stairs, and also fun outdoor space! The River Center had bar set up in all three locations as well, up/down, and outside! The staff was super nice and were super accommodating! I got to check out the upstairs bathroom cause naturally I brought my son ( bad idea?) and he had to go! Bathrooms were super nice, the food looks fab (again my son ate like 5 fancy cookies) and the space and sound system worked really well! If you were going to have a huge wedding, prom, or a big corporate event, this would be a great spot to do it.. It's fancy without being, to fancy. It got lots of parking around it, and it's close to other fun restaurants and bars, and the baseball stadium if you need to venture out and eat more food since you didn't get to eat 5 cookies like your kid.

One Great Location for any Gala Occasion, the Event Staff and Culinary Team can make your ideas of…read morethe perfect Swarah Happen. Chef Diego will make Magic happen with an appetizer spead, buffet style meal, or a full plated table service. Check out the Catering Guide online, Call the Event Directors, and get your Event Scheduled. This is an extremely unique Event Space that can handle small business Groups during the day and large Cascading Parties day or night...Dream it, Book it, then Enjoy it...

Really beautiful spot, excellent food! Service was very good, they even made a special meal for me…read morebecause I have major allergies issues and I'm also really picky.

From the owner: The Conservatory is conveniently located in the heart of Des Moines' East Village. Within blocks…read moreof some of the best restaurants, shops, and entertainment. The event center is comprised of a 5000sf ballroom that can be used as a large gathering space for a wedding, corporate event, or party or it can accommodate executive meetings, classes, and small groups that range in size and setup. The Conservatory can accommodate events for over 275 guests seating and over 421 for standing/cocktail setup. It provides the comforts of an inhouse bar, many catering options and, lighting/decor options, and a staff specially attuned to the unique needs of weddings clients, meeting planners, and all types of guests and attendees.​

Overall was not a good experience. Egnagios is a "one-stop" buissness owned by one person that…read moreoffers an all inclusive deal thats too good to be true, and turns out it is. One reasonable price for Church, flowers, cake, reception hall and food. Sounds like a great deal. You meet with a very outgoing personality that promises you alot more than she can deliver. As soon as the 1000.00 deposit is made, good luck trying to get ahold of her for any questions that come up. She will take up to 2 weeks to get back to you if even then and always has an excuse....... phone problems, computer glitch, internet issues, busy at work ect ect. If you and your guest dont mind waiting 45 min after you were to start eating for people to start going through the buffett and not having cups set up at the ice tea and water pitchers and not having your cake table set up at all when the reception starts and being treated rudley when you ask them about these things and not having your dirty plates picked up for 3 hours then Egnacios is for you. On the other hand to be fair, most people thought the food was good once they finally recieved it, not very hot though, more like room temperture. The little cupcakes we ordered instead of cake were very good. The flowers were pretty, but we hadrequested wrist corsages for the mothers and grandmothers because of delicate dresses but got the standard pin on type, and the feature flower we had ordered we were informed 2 days before ceremony was not going to be avail so other flowers of her choice were used. Oh, yeah and apparently she cant add either. Because 1 week before the wedding, we were informed that she made an adding error and we needed to pay 1,300 dollars more. So please beware here folks. If anything just utilize the beautiful church and setting and find someone else to do the catering ect.

Review purely for their curbside $1.00 wings. It is a great online process to select your time slot…read moreand make your order. Minimum 15 wings to start. The curbside process was great to pull over to a stall and text your number. Wings are a very generous size for $1.00 each. We will be ordering again.

I travel frequently and rarely leave negative reviews, but my experience here was bad enough that I…read morefeel obligated to warn others. I arrived around 3:00 PM on June 20 and sat at a mostly empty bar. After receiving my drink, I asked for a menu. Instead of a simple explanation, the bartender rudely told me to "turn around" and pointed toward the food line. I apologized and explained that I had never been there before. The interaction only got worse from there. As I walked the short distance to the food line--with my suitcase still sitting at the bar because I was traveling--the bartender yelled across the room asking whether I wanted a tab. I immediately apologized again and explained that I wasn't from the area and wasn't familiar with how their process worked. When I handed him my card, his response was sarcastic and condescending. Another customer at the bar actually exchanged a look with me because the behavior was so unnecessary and awkward. The food itself was good. The tenders and Brussels sprouts were enjoyable, and the young man taking food orders was professional, friendly, and helpful. Unfortunately, the bartender continued to ignore me for the remainder of my visit. My drink sat empty for an extended period of time. He looked directly at my empty glass multiple times without acknowledging it while continuing to serve other customers. A female bartender eventually noticed and offered another drink. When it came time to leave for my flight, I politely asked for my check. The bartender responded with more sarcasm and attitude while trying to locate my tab. After another unnecessarily rude exchange, he finally found it and immediately turned the payment screen toward me, instructing me to add a tip. At that point, I told him directly that he had been rude to me throughout my entire visit. His response was essentially, "Yeah, sorry," in a tone that made it clear he wasn't sorry at all. I left a zero-dollar tip, which is something I NEVER do. And I made sure he knew. He looked and stomped away. The frustrating part is that this experience was completely avoidable. I was a first-time customer in an unfamiliar restaurant environment, asking normal questions and trying to be polite. Instead of receiving basic hospitality, I was treated like an inconvenience from the moment I sat down. The kitchen staff and the woman bartender were great. The male bartender working around 3 PM on June 20 was not. One employee shouldn't be enough to make a customer leave angry, but in this case, he absolutely was. I would not return, and I cannot recommend this establishment based on the service I received.

One of my favorite bars in the metro. Its a unique concept that always works well, no matter the…read morevibe you're after. The highlights: - Full bar that has all of the random items I enjoy, including Screwball and añejo tequila. - TONS of games--pool tables, ping pong, darts, shuffleboard, to name just a few. Big fan of bar games. - Aggressive TV set up so you can watch ALL of the games. - Music selection is always fire. - A+++ staff and service. Great spot for your next day party, night party, anytime party. Ricochet is always a slay!

Idk about the food but the atmosphere is pretty much what DNB should be. I only played pool but…read morethe tables were good quality for a games place and the cues were decent. 3 Olhausen 7 footers and one 9 footer. Pockets are big but that just made me feel better about my game.. haha. Service was excellent - everyone was super friendly and attentive. Drink selection was not bad - there is a full on big bar. I definitely enjoyed my time and would come back when in town, for sure.