What an amazing stop for some fantastic Iowa craft beers! The staff was extremely friendly and helpful with the beer and food selection. They were quick when we wanted to order and the food came out exactly as described. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The bar and seating area was open and inviting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was a little earlier in the midday on a Friday, but it was still pretty open for anyone to enjoy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'd go back for another couple of different beers! read more

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I stopped by Iowa Taproom recently and had an overall average experience. The food was okay--not bad, but it didn't really stand out or leave much of an impression. The biggest disappointment was the service. After our food was brought out, the staff didn't seem very attentive. That said, Iowa Taproom has a great beer selection, especially if you're a fan of Iowa craft beers. I'd probably come back to try one of their seasonal brews, but I don't see myself returning specifically for the food or service. read more

As someone who has stopped eating meat recently, I have been struggling to find something to eat at tap houses or bars. I was pleasantly surprised that the black bean burger was on the menu and it was GOOD! It wasn't too dry and it had good flavor! The sweet potato fries were crispy and went well with the sandwich. Our server was nice, she was quick to get our orders taken and send us on our way to the show we were going to! [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a laid back taproom with a HUGE bar in the middle, if you like beer this is the place to stop by when you're in town![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Huge beer garden restaurant in central Des Moines : downtown area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Had the fish and chips and Mr W had The Maytag blue cheese burger. All was delicious! Spent $58.xx after gratuity. Server was ok. He was helpful and served well. Server was only allowed to give us two samples of beers in plastic 1 oz cups. He ended up giving me a third little sample. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was loud but there was a social going on.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Would recommend. read more

Iowa Taproom - American Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

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I stopped in on a Friday night with a small group of friends and we were seated right away. It took a little bit for our sever to come to us, but we didn't mind. We ordered drinks and food. Both came out without having to wait too long. Everyone enjoyed their meal here. I wouldn't say there's anything super special we couldn't wait to eat again, but good food and reasonable prices is a win for me. Our favorite part about this place is how many beers on tap they have. It's so fun to get a flight and try lots of local craft drinks. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Definitely the place to be for a few drinks and good vibes with friends.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I was in town visiting and Iowa Taproom was my first stop for dinner on recommendation from a coworker. My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed our experience at Iowa taproom, the beer is great and they have a very wide selection of options as well as sours too. The tenderloin was perfectly fried and crispy along with the fries. The cheese curds were very perfectly crispy and cheesy too. And we loved the Philly cheesesteak eggrolls. If you like Philly cheesesteak get these. Overall had a great experience at Iowa taproom and the service was great read more

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The service is really good! The hostess was friendly, and the waitress was attentive. The food is not good. I've been a handful of times, and everything is always overcooked and dry. I finally have decided I'm not going back after a few failed tries; the spinach and artichoke dip literally gave my friend and I food poisoning (we hadn't seen each other in over a week and this is the only thing we shared, and our symptoms started at the exact same time). I do love that they have the gluten conscious menu. But the chicken ranch meal is so dry it's not worth the money. The Cole slaw has the least flavor I've ever experienced (and I love Cole slaw). The burgers come out overcooked. I haven't strayed away from sandwiches or salads, maybe the pasta is good? I won't be going back, though. read more

I have never seen so many beers on a menu! Huge sour selection which I loved and constantly have new and rotating beer specials. Fried cheese curds might be the best I've ever had! [[HIGHLIGHT]]TVs everywhere and the brick/wood interior is perfect for a game![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I ordered chicken fried chicken, a side salad and the chocolate mousse cake. The chicken was so overcooked even the dog wouldn't eat it. Had the potatoes & corn. There was no gravy, I thought maybe I had to order the gravy as a side but it wasn't on the list. Then the salad was all rusty wilted lettuce looked like it was packed last week. Dessert was good. Overall though so very disappointing! Ordered thru door dash....the driver was great. Don't know how the wait staff at the restaurant are. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]This spot has a nice atmosphere and good service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ordered the wings with a spicy dry rub and the dragon's breath sauce on the side. The dry rub had a really nice flavor and the wings were cooked well. I should have asked to double up on the dry rub though, as it was a little light. The dragon's breath sauce was hot, but there wasn't much flavor to go with that heat. If that work on that flavor in the sauce, they could have a winner there. read more

I was in Des Moines for a work event and needed a place to have dinner in downtown. I saw the Iowa Taproom was nearby and had decent reviews. It was honestly not good at all. The salad was bad. I'm talking the lettuce was from the inside of the iceberg but also somehow wilted. There was chicken and wontons on it but none of it was good or appetizing. We got an order of wings which was decent. Also ham balls because I was curious. They were okay. But the biggest letdown was honestly the salad. How is that possible to make a bad salad? The service was good, super sweet waitress. And the ambiance was cool! At one point a deer did walk up to the window which I found strange for a downtown but Iowa stuff? read more

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Stopped here recently for a few drinks and a plate of meatballs. No complaints or issues with our drinks or the meatballs. Very tasty and reasonable price as well. Friendly staff. Attentive. Clean area. Decent restrooms. read more

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Came here after dinner for drinks. We had great service and a HUGE selection of beer. I couldn't make up my mind so I got a flight. Our bartender graciously brought samples so I could choose. Every beer was delicious and all from Iowa! They looked like they had a great food menu as well, but we didny try any on this visit. Will be back next time I'm in town! read more

Iowa Taproom - Taps - American Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

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Wandered into Iowa Taproom while I stayed in Des Moines for an overnight. Would recommend seems like a chill place to go for beers. I'm not a beer drinker however I did have a cider I enjoyed. Accompanied by a pork tenderloin sandwich that was juicy and delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a big venue, and there is outside dining as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Staff was friendly, saw the owner interacting with staff, checking on things. read more

Iowa Taproom - Pork Tenderloin - American Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

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This place was incredible!! Our server was phenomenal and I wish I remembered her name. We came in for a few apps, beer flights and some Sunday football. My husband and I each got a flight and were super impressed with the variety. He is a sours guy and tried 4 different sours. For appetizers, we got the cheesesteak egg rolls that were DELICIOUS and the cheese curds which were also sooo good! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance was great for sports and also festive for the holidays.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Would definitely recommend! Lunch plates that were coming by for other tables looked great too. read more

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I stopped in for some after dinner drinks so I cant comment on the food but the beer selection was the best I have ever seen. The service was great and super attentive, our beertender making suggestions and helping us make out flights for my whole group. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great space for larger groups with several large tables in addition to the long bar seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Overall I cant wait to return, a must stop for any beer lover in the vicinity of Des Moines. read more

Iowa Taproom - Beer wall - American Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

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A great event space especially for larger groups! Very casual and has lots of seating options. It can get pretty noisy during peak times but the space is well maintained! For the most part every time I've been here the service has been friendly enough and efficient with getting food out pretty fast! read more

Iowa Taproom - Bourbon BBQ Wings - American Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Very cool spot with interesting Iowa and vintage decor. I loved the silo with all of the taps on it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was friendly and prompt. They have a lot, A LOT of beers, ciders, and sours brewed right here in Iowa. My husband and I got the burger that was made with ground beef and breakfast sausage and topped with an egg (I think it was called the good morning, but I can't remember). It was beyond delicious!!! The whole concept is superb! We got sweet potato fries as our side. The cheeseballs were nice and crispy, and cheesy. The kids Mac n cheese was very creamy. The flights offer a way to be able to sample the different beers you wanted to try! read more

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We had a lovely time interacting with our bartenders. Food was excellent and filling. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Love the atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There is too much beer on tap here to sample all in one visit, but you can try, as I did. All from Iowa. Of note was the pork sandwich. It was a large schnitzel served on a bun with lettuce, onion, tomato and pickles. Not as big as Figlmüller (IYKYK) but still ambitious. read more

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I do love Des Moines Underrated beer city Get down there pronto Something like 99 taps of all Iowa beers from over 35 Iowa breweries that are always rotating. Open all 7 days. It can get crowded. If you can hit it during a down time you have hit the jackpot. I would like to just sit here all day. Heard through a rideshare driver that one company owns all of these great places in Des Moines. Hessen Haus, Fong's, El Baitshop, Iowa Taproom, etc. They know what they are doing if that is the case. To sum it up, the food is great. The beer is plentiful. The staff is friendly. Seems like they even remember me lol. If all things work out, should be back soon in the dead cold of winter. read more

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Great food. Great beer. Slow as molasses service. They need at least two people running the circular bar during evening hours. To have one person running around filling 20 people's orders isn't sufficient. read more

We had dinner on a Saturday night and the place was busy, yet the food came out pretty quickly. The service was good.

We walked in and were seated right away. The place is somewhat decorated for Christmas, but it's still an inviting atmosphere with their enormous craft beer selection. I love the apricot beer, but opted for water tonight. I got the blackened salmon BLTA. The A stands for avocado. It was on a ciabatta bun. Very tasty and filling. Hubby got the Reuben and I snagged a bite. It was how it was supposed to taste and still warm. Very good. Our server was polite and friendly and we were in and out in less than 40 minutes. :). read more

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Food was good. Buffalo wings were very good. Crispy and good sauce. The pork chop was also pretty good along with mashed potatoes. My only problem was my initial service. The waitress/bartender when I sat down at the bar, brought me a beer menu and then walked off with the dinner menu like I wouldn't even want it. I had to ask her to bring it back to me and then I ordered a beer. After she brought me that beer, she never once looked at me or came by again the rest of the evening. I tried to flag her down three times and she just walked on by like I wasn't there. I then caught the attention of another lady with glasses behind the bar, and she immediately took my order, gave me recommendations in regards to the menu, was friendly and checked on me. Even asked me about the book I was reading. The only reason I'm giving this place 4 stars after that initial bad service was because the second waitress/bartender was excellent and the food was pretty good as well. read more

If you're a fan of Iowa beers, this is the place for you! They have an amazingly large selection, and I was in heaven sipping on a Dortmunder lager and a red ale. Unfortunately, I don't recall the brewer for either one, but both were fantastic. The food was solid overall. The Asian salad had a tasty kick with just the right level of spice, though I think it could've been better with fresher greens. The bulgogi tacos and ham balls were fun and flavorful additions to the menu. The outdoor seating isn't bad. It's about 12 tables set up in an alleyway next to the building. Most tables are four-toppers, but they also have a couple of long eight-top tables for bigger groups. Heads up: there's no dedicated parking lot, so it's street parking only. Great vibe, tasty eats, and an epic beer lineup! Definitely worth checking out read more

We could not have been happier with our experience at Iowa Taproom! The service was phenomenal, the bartender had amazing recommendations as we waited for our table and we loved the insanely large selection of local brews. Our server split our meal for us onto separate plates, which was amazing (chicken fried chicken) and the egg rolls were so crisp with the most unique sauce!! Can't wait to go back and try more items! read more

Iowa Taproom - Chicken Fried Chicken Cheese Steak Egg Rolls - American Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

I'm affirming my previous review's star rating, but with a somewhat different experience. Of course, I'm not much of a beer drinker, so a lot of the assets of this place are lost one me. That said, we did have some tasty food, and pleasant service. The vibe is very casual, and it still can be a bit loud, but hey, it's a bar, so that's OK. There is outdoor seating, but we are having a bit of a late summer blast of heat, so everyone was inside. We showed up about 5:30 on a Saturday to get dinner before the Civic Center. It's about a 10 minute walk, so nice and close. We were seated right away, and our server got in our drink orders. My wife got a local beer and enjoyed it, but I had some challenges with my drink. Looking back at my previous review, I see I had a martini that was good, and I ordered one on this visit as well. I specified Stoli vodka since I saw it at the bar, and the server said that was their 'well'. That seemed odd to me, but it is a bit of an 'old person's' vodka, so who knows. I got my drink and told her it didn't taste quite right. I reiterated the full name...Stolichnaya, and assured me very confidently that's what it was. I figured maybe my taste buds were off, so we awaited dinner, and it arrived in VERY short order! I got the Honey Siracha Chicken sandwich - it was nicely flavored and just as advertised. The fries were crisp and hot, and tasty. My wife got the Meatloaf entree. It was a nice pile of meatloaf topped with sauces and onion rings, an came with mashed potatoes and broccoli. I had a couple of bites - very good; nothing too exciting, so it would probably appeal to almost anyone. As we finished up, I paid the check and on my way out I decided I just had to satisfy my curiosity, so I stopped at the bar and asked the bartender what the well vodka was. It's Mr Boston??? In 50 years I have never heard of this one, but it's apparently right down there with Hawkeye in terms of price and quality. I'm fine with paying for my snobby vodka tastes, and as one online reviewer said, Mr. Boston tastes and smells like paint. Otherwise, our server was very pleasant and efficient and the food was solid and reasonably priced. I'm just not sure why she was so incorrectly confident in what the well vodka is, and that certainly affected my overall review, but aside from that I would come back. read more

Stopped here on a road trip. Close to the Hwy, great food and friendly service. Amazing beer selection.

Visiting from out of state, I was encouraged to dine here. the peanut butter burger was mediocre at best, French fries were cold, and the customer service was pitiful. When I walked in and requested a table for one instead of sitting at the bar, the guy with glasses grabbed a menu and walked off expecting me to follow. The waitress, Courtney, was nice and did a great job. The guy that brought the food to the table dropped the burger basket on the table, didn't say a word, and walked off. I am sorry to say I regret dining here and I'd never come back nor ever refer this place to anyone. read more

WHAT a great find! Everything was amazing! Service was incredible, and the FOOD.... It was fresh, fast, and OMGOODNESS! So Delicious!!! We had The Maytag Burger with mashed potatoes, Fish tacos with Rice, And we had Cheese curds. Still thinking about that meal a day later. read more

Iowa Taproom - The Maytag Burger, mashed potatoes, fish Tacos, cheese curds - American Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Cool building with an awesome atmosphere! Service was excellent and the food was hot and delicious! Big portions! And what a wide choice of beers!!!! read more

Large airy pub with big windows. Side alley outside seating. Clean bathrooms. Huge beer selection. Good range of menu items. Excellent service- waiter and manager came past our table 3 times. Ps sweet potato fries. Paid street parking. read more

Iowa Taproom - Bulgogi Tacos - American Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

This review is for their event space. We had our wedding reception here. Bri and her staff are organized and punctual with communication. The planning was so easy, and our vision for the day was accommodated. Since we had the even space for an entire day, we were able to have a lunch for the wedding party before the reception started late afternoon. Amazing food and drinks. Fair pricing for the wedding event market in DSM. Our only issue was we had open bar until 11:30PM and a bartender was a little rude, trying to get us to wrap up hours before. It was brought to the attention of the manager and we received a follow up email apologizing for the situation. I would recommend this space and venue to anyone! read more

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Good food and huge beer selections. Only a block from the Embassy Suites which is nice as there's really not another good option within walking distance when it's 15 outside. Dylan behind the bar was helpful on beer choices and food selections. I had the meatloaf with mashed potatoes and broccoli. Really good on a cold night. Prices are reasonable. read more

A staple in East Village for a number of years. Stop by on a Monday night I was surprised how busy it was. Great ambiance for a spot for good food and drinks. Had the Foccacia Club with fries. Great sandwich and fries seasoned just right. Service was spot on and timely. Drinks made just right. If you're looking for a local spot for two or twenty, it's hard to beat Iowa Taproom. Prices are reasonable and the beer selection is awesome. read more

This has been one of my go-to venues in Des Moines thanks to one of my local colleegues... Great food and NOTHING but Iowa beers on-tap! My mantra is if I can't drink local - 'I'll drink water!' Always make a stop here when in Des Moines! read more

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Such a fun bar in Des Moines, Iowa, with beers from all across the state on tap. It's a fun ambience in an old building but has a fun brewery vibe. The servers were all friendly and quick to get us seated and take our orders. Brought the 3 kids and the Mrs. and there was something for everyone. They have Tvs all over the bar with football on, bonus for me! Great place, would highly recommend and would return on my next visit to Des Moines! read more

Iowa Taproom - All Iowa beer! - American Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Stopped in a for an after dinner drink. Oh my goodness, how many taps can you have in one room?! We tried a few lagers and kolches. We really enjoyed everything we tried and loved that there were so many local choices. It's always fun to try local brews when we travel! We had already eaten, but the guy next to us was pounding on his burger, so the food must be pretty good! Service was really friendly and helpful! Fair prices as well. We'd return! read more

Iowa Taproom - Main bar - American Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Service and ambiance was fine[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] but I order the French dip and I got sick from it later that evening after I went. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great customer service and wonderful atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Would go back again. Giant selection of beer and great food