Big Grove Brewery was one of our favorite places to grab a bite and unwind while exploring Des…read moreMoines! The atmosphere is upbeat and welcoming, making it a great place to meet up with friends, enjoy a date night, or simply take a break after a day of exploring. We tried the mac & cheese stacked with BBQ and a couple of their fresh brews....everything hit the spot! (PS - Kansas City now also has a Big Grove Brewery!) If you're looking for a local brewery to add to your Des Moines itinerary, this one is definitely worth checking out!

The food was great, and they had a lot of beverage options. The food menu is on the smaller side,…read morebut they have a good variety. Obviously they have several beer selections, but they also have seltzers, win, liquor, and THC infused sparkling water. We didn't realize the kitchen closed an hour before the actual closing time. We walked in a minute before the kitchen closed and they were really great about making sure we still got to put in a food order. The staff were very welcoming. There are a ton of seating options. They have a decent inside with several little areas that are semi closed which would make this a good place for group functions. The patio outside is pretty big. There is a variety of table sizes, so large parties can be accommodated. They also have several fire pit areas for groups. The inside has 2 large bar seating options. There are plenty of TVs inside and outside in case you are looking for a place to watch sports.

Tito's Lounge is an absolute gem, but what truly made my night was my server, CJ! She was…read moreincredibly attentive, welcoming, and gave me the absolute best recommendations from the menu. CJ checked in on me at just the right times. Incredible food, great atmosphere, and top-tier service from CJ. I will definitely be back!

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.

My fiancée stopped in here on a Tuesday night and it was decently busy, but we were seated right…read moreaway. I am a big fan our sours, so I loved getting a flight and trying several of their options. I was a little disappointed because they were out of two that I was really excited to try, but that must just mean they are really good. For an appetizer, my fiancée loves the chips and dip. I was skeptical because how good could they be, but the chips were fresh and the dips were very yummy and unique. We both ordered burgers and loved them. I don't think of this being a burger place, but if you go, I would highly recommend a burger. They all looked so good, and I don't think you could go wrong. I also had a side of mac and cheese that I would order again as an entrée. Restaurant mac and cheese is usually pretty average, but this was so yummy. We really enjoyed our food here and would go back for burgers and some flights. We made our own 4-pack to go which I would recommend if you are looking to try a variety of their drinks!

The "hottest" burger wasn't spicy at all. Like most breweries, this place drowns its food in salt…read more Am not a fan. On the upside, service was quick and friendly, and the sweet potato steak fries were excellent.

Great buttermilk burger and service was fast and food was delicious and hot …read more My son had the bacon burger and he said that was 9.5/10 Keep up the good work

Just a short drive West of the metro right along the bike trail in Dallas Center you will find The…read moreHandlebar. Executive Chef/Managing Partner Jenny Symonds took over The Handlebar back in April I think and she brought her experience and a new menu with her. Being a little bit of a foodie I've followed Jenny through four previous steps in her career...so it was only a matter of time until I made it down to The Handlebar. Pulling in The Handlebar has an almost country market look to the property rather than a restaurant. It's cute. A HUGE parking lot, a large patio, and accommodations for bicycles. The decor inside is tasteful and modern. The dining area looked clean. Darn near spotless. A hostess greets you as you walk in and seats you. Along with a lunch and dinner menu they also offer a full bar. Seating inside is low top table and chairs and a bar and bar stools. A server both takes your order and presents you with your bill at the table. The menus aren't overwhelming but still cover all the bases (apps, sandwiches, other entrees, pizza, etc.). Comfort food to a few Asian spin/fusion dishes that I've come to expect on one of Jenny's menus. Today I ordered the bike tire tenderloin with a side of cucumber salad and a soda (Coke products) for dine-in and an order of the raspberry cheesecake egg rolls to go. Steve Roberts has a very good tenderloin just down the road in Redfield (Dexfield Diner & Pub). He has some BPT competition here...! The Handlebar's tenderloin is a little thinner but bigger around... There's a reason they call it the bike tire... They offer a second bun at no extra charge. Served burn your mouth hot and still steaming. Drained properly. Absolutely no residual grease to ruin the experience. I saw quite a few of them walked by me by staff today; you can tell it's a popular item. Both great tenderloins! And if you like tenderloins you should try one of each... Courtney was my server today and she did an excellent job from start to finish! I was surprised to see the amount of staff on site on a Sunday. There were at least four servers...maybe five and Chef Ryan was in the back. Evidently they haven't heard about the staffing shortage other places are having. Just kidding...! I'm sure they have...it's just not something they seem to be struggling with right now. The cucumber salad was cold and fresh. A nice break in between bites of the tenderloin. I wish the portion of the salad had been just a little bigger. I grew up in a town like Dallas Center, Actually quite a bit smaller than Dallas Center...but the same demographic of people (minus the bicycling community). A Casey's, a small downtown, and a smattering of businesses, and no stop lights. I was a little bit worried for The Handlebar venture with the changes Jenny might bring. Would she be able to please both the newer generation and maintain the older regulars? Yeah...I overthink things sometimes. I could tell by looking around today that it appears she has been successful with both. Older gentlemen (probably farmers taking a break from harvest) enjoying a Sunday meal by themselves and some with their family. Bicyclists both on the patio and dining inside... Dallas Center is a nice little community and especially pretty right now with it being Fall. I'd love to tell you those raspberry cheesecake egg rolls made it back to Clive...but with all transparency they only made it down a couple of side streets and around the city park. They are amazing! I've had them before. They were on one of Jenny's previous menus... Feel like getting out of the Des Moines metro for dinner? Enjoy the Fall colors and make the drive down to Dallas Center and check out The Handlebar! I know I'll be going back! That hot beef stack on the dinner menu... The picture of it on their Facebook page sure screams... OMG! Like and check out their Facebook page for hours, additional details, etc. https://www.facebook.com/thehandlebardc/

Drinks are always great here! Always something new to try whenever I come by…read more Service is always nice and inviting. They are always happy to serve samples no matter how many I ask for they've been great. The busy-ness of Beerstyles confuses me. I come here during peak hours/peak days and non peak hours/days and they have varying amounts of customers. But it's never packed. That's why the service is good, they are never busy! Surprised that not more people come here. Located in a great spot too. Food doesn't impress me much. My husband gets the Caprese Curds and I find something vegan. This night I got the Brussels. I did not enjoy how burnt they were. 4 stars for drink, service, environment. Lost a star for my food the last couple times. I would return and recommend. I like it here. I can also ask for 4- 8oz cans to go or 2-16 oz cans to take home too. Great deal for what they serve and sometimes they have things we can't get at the store.

I recently stopped by here on my recent visit to the Des Moines Iowa area to see what this place…read morehad to offer. The seem like the place with the most beer options that I enjoyed the most at a fair price. This place was absolutely quiet for what it was on a monday. It might be a different story on a weekend. Well all the other bars in the area stay open late, this bar closes at 10:00 during the weekday which isn't bad at all. They have a good food menu though I didn't order anything and a drink menu is actually really good. The staff was kind enough to let me try a few samples. I will say that the bartender wasn't too friendly or sociable throughout my entire visit which made my time there feel awkward especially since there was hardly anyone else there. Drink prices are pretty fair for what they are too. Definitely stick to the their 16 oz and I do enjoy that they have a 4 oz size as well. Overall, I thought this was a casual place to check out

Great place all around staff always friendly food is on point and drinks a plenty! Their wings are…read moresome of my favorite with some unique rubs and sauces the cinnamon chipotle seems weird but is pretty darn tasty. My wife's only complaint is that her hair smells like grease when we leave but it's bar food so it's kind of expected. Watch the menu boards for their drinks and shots you'll find something great to try I recommend the salted nut roll shot it's a great desert.

Food was great but we were treated poorly by bartender because we apparently "stole a reserved…read moretable" on a busy night that we were told we could sit at by another employee. Made us feel like we were not as important as a "regular." Highly suggest if you're going to have reserved tables, you have a hostess working to guide people to where they can sit.

Really nice downtown barn Indianola with a British vibe, oh nice but then if I get more, you can…read morestill add to it if need be all right thanks for serving poutine, Guinness beer and a bunch of similar stuff. The Irish eggrolls with corned beef were pretty darn good and the local beer that was a lager from Des Moines hit the spot, but I don't remember the name.

The homemade chips (served w/fish) are worth the visit! We had great service from our wait person…read moreas well. Very friendly & helpful!

Best bar around worth the drive out of Ankeny or Ames. Amazing food and great bartenders!read more

In warm months we go for breakfast on the patio. Weekend hours open at. 8 and I love the "loaded…read morehashbrowns". Often noisy inside, but the patio is great!