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    Merll’s Pub & Patio

    3.6 (32 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Wonton Nachos
    Me I.

    I tried this place once more. I spent $19 on a chicken sandwich to go. Asked for extra ranch, no one checked my order - I caught this at the time I picked up my order. I had also asked for mayo, which was supposed to be on the side or on the sandwich, I got neither. Th prices are already atrocious, but the service is also shit. I'm done with this place.

    Screwdriver with fresh OJ
    Kaitlin K.

    Hands down the best BLT I've ever had, and the soup paired with it just added to it. Absolutely amazing. 12/10. I will be getting this again. The fresh OJ is sooo good alone or with some vodka for a screwdriver. I am an OJ snob and this stuff is next level. You have to try it!

    Wonton nachos

    First off, I loved the vibe here. Faux grass wall, tons of tvs you can see from every seat and well-thought patio. I started with a drink called Fruit Smash which I expected to be sweet and fruity, but it was VERY sweet. Definitely not a drink I would want more than one of. We ordered appetizers today: 1) Chicken fingers- came with 4 fingers which were decent size and 2 of 4 of them were tender and had lots of meat, the other 2 were average at best. 2) Sweet potato fries: these were floppy and I like my SPFs crispy, so this was a flop for me. However, they did have "fry dips" which include a marshmallow fluff which would be great for kids!! 3) Wonton Nachos- this is what won points for me. They are wonton chips with chicken (which was chunks of grilled chicken, not shredded) and the chicken was perfectly cooked. It was also had their queso which t has a kick to it and a sweet chili sauce. I think the sweet chili could have been more of a drizzle than dumped on, but that's just my preference. It typically also comes with tomatoes and green onions, but we opted to leave those off. Overall it was good, and I'll be back, but want to try their main dishes next time!

    Cracker in the salt

    While I understand you are not a GF establishment one would hope the salt would be safe from gluten! You offer GF buns for your burgers but then you contaminate the salt shakers. Use rice not crackers!

    Heidi H.

    This was my second time here. My dining partner and I sat on the patio. The server was very prompt once we were all there. We did have a drink menu on the table. She asked if we knew what we wanted for drinks. We asked for a couple of minutes, however, before I could ask for a food menu, she was gone. We ordered drinks and asked for a food menu. I asked for a water, it came with what looked like a chunk of dried mustard on the outside of the glass. I get reusing paper menus, but our menues should have reprinted. They were dirty, and you could tell they had been wet at some time. I love a good pastrami sandwich. I tried the Catz. I had asked for the mustard on the side. It came on it with a side of mustard. I didn't say anything, which is on me. The pastrami was cut on the thin side but very greasy. The Nashville hot chicken sandwich I had the time before was way better.

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    Went in for the first time early Friday evening. Great food, drinks and the service was amazing!

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    7 months ago

    Great environment, friendly staff, awesome cheese curds, cold beer, gobs of TVs. Happy hour pricing was great! We will be back someday!

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    Great patio with table and booth seating. TVs all over the place. They have great burgers! The servers we also very prompt.

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    This is a great spot to eat and meet with friends. Great food, good patio, strong drinks! Don't miss it!

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    Amazing food and awesome drinks. The hot honey pineapple margarita is a personal favorite. Go in and check it out! Did not disappoint

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    The atmosphere, service, food, and home town feel is just what this community needs! it's not just another Bar and Grill.

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    Kathy's Irish Pub

    Kathy's Irish Pub

    4.3(6 reviews)
    9.3 mi
    $$

    We have been visiting our daughter in Des Moines for several years while she attends college there…read more We drive past here several times each trip and have always wanted to stop. Our last trip we had time so we stopped in. I love the decor and the vibe inside. However, I don't know if our bartender was on a bender or what but we struggled to get service. People who came in after us struggled to get service. The customers at the bar or more attentive than the bartender was. With that being said we give this place another chance and plan to come back on our next visit. I must note that we were just there for drinks. I don't know about the food situation.

    I think I found me pot o gold! Yes my name is Patrick so if…read moreyou couldn't tell by the name my Irish roots go all the way back to the Island. I wouldn't call me St. Patrick by any means because as legend says he feared nothing not even death! .. I will say I won't be scared to come back to Kathy's. The bartender was super welcoming, and chatty, He even shook my hand at the end of my visit. He was very attentive to all 10 of us in the bar, all from different walks of life! I was super excited that a guy brought in and set up his daughters girl scout cookies to sell to patrons and yes next thing you know everyone in the bar is sharing a variety of Girl Scout Cookies! Law and Order SVU was on the Tv, William Shatner's Christmas album was on the touch tunes and I enjoyed a lazy Sunday afternoon with a cool crew of folks. The place is cool and has framed photos of famous people with Irish roots.. We ain't just talking Conan, Bono, and Van Morrison we are talking Hitchcock and Detective Benson from Law and Order SVU's mom Jayne Mansfield.. Who I happened to just look up on Wiki to make sure on the spelling of her name and I discovered that Jimi Hendrix played on her music she put out in the 60's... WOW all I can say.. I feel pretty LUCKY to know that and pretty LUCKY to have gone to Kathy's.

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    Wellman's Pub and Rooftop - Tropical Habanero Wings

    Wellman's Pub and Rooftop

    2.8(240 reviews)
    6.4 mi
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    4.8* (out of 5) Food: 4* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 5*…read more Service: 5* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $40 05/08/2026 Our primary reason for stopping by tonight was to update information at www.happyhourdesmoines.com. We ended up quite impressed with the value and our server, Kelbe was fantastic - offering great suggestions off of the Happy Hour menu! Overall, this is a top-tier venue for your next Happy Hour trip (especially once they get the rooftop opened)! To share as much as we could about their Happy Hour, we sampled as many food dishes as we could comfortably eat, with all of them being solid options that we would order again. We started with a Margarita (see picture) and a Raspberry Mule (see picture) and while both were very good, it is hard to beat the value for the Margarita. For our food options, we tried all of the following shown in order of my preference (see pictures for each): Shrimp Street Tacos, Carne Asada Street Tacos, Wings (Tropical Habanero sauce), Lettuce Wraps and Buffalo Rangoons. A few comments to understand the priority order: I love street tacos, the wings were good but could have used a bit more sauce, the lettuce wraps were very good - but oh, so messy with the rice and just a bed of lettuce rather than a wrap and the rangoons were good, but a bit too overbrowned. If you found this review helpful, please show your appreciation with a Like or a Follow.

    One of the worst dining experiences ever. Incredibly clueless hostess, and by fair the rudest,…read moreangriest waitress I've ever experienced. Before we could even speak we were met with instant snark, mean comments, rolling of the eyes, slamming of condiment trays and off putting demeanor. Maybe she was having a bad day, but wow. It was enough we got up and left. Would not recommend.

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    The Dam Pub - Paloma with ANEJO tequila. Love that they have so many good tequila options now!

    The Dam Pub

    4.1(71 reviews)
    11.1 mi
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    Fun vibe! Stopped in on a Saturday evening & found seats right away. There were people on the…read morerooftop but not outside. We started with tasty fried mushrooms with parm dipping sauce, which I saved for my tater tots. The portion is small. Beers were cold & reasonably priced. I had a Cuban with my tots. It was good--heavy on the ham. I took 1/2 home. Hubby had the hot honey chicken sandwich. He liked it. His mashed potatoes were dry so he didn't eat them. Friend thought the hot honey chicken was too spicy--hotter than the description. She said she would not order it again. She thought the pasta salad was homemade and it was fine. Her hubby had the French dip sandwich and said it was delicious! It ranks right up there as other French dip sandwiches he has loved. The waiter checked in on us several times. It's a fun place with a good vibe. Pay attention to the specials each day of the week and stop in if you're in the neighborhood.

    My significant other and I stopped here on a Saturday afternoon. It was busy, but we easily found…read moreseats at the bar. The service is wonderful. Everyone that helped us was kind and continued to check on us as needed. I love how extensive their drink menu is. There is a drink for everyone and every mood. I tried a few of their cocktails and my favorite was their espresso martini. We also ordered a few appetizers while here. We ordered the fried pickles which I enjoyed with their spicy sauce. It did seem like a pretty small portion, but we still enjoyed them. We also ordered the nachos. They were just alright. I loved the vibes of this bar and will be coming back. I am very excited to spend some time at their upstairs bar and patio and try mor of their food

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    G Mig's 5th Street Pub - The Pride of Iowa Wrap

    G Mig's 5th Street Pub

    4.2(137 reviews)
    9.7 mi
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    Stopped in at 1 o'clock on a Tuesday for lunch. The place was very full. It's a bar with lots of…read morehigh top seating and has a great vibe. The waitresses did a great job of taking care of us and quickly brought our drinks. I love having Coke zero from the fountain! Sister had the brisket sandwich and said it was tasty, but that the sauce was a little too sweet. Next time she would order it on the side. I had a ham, turkey and bacon sandwich with the cheese sauce on the side. We both had chips which we hoped were homemade, but they were just a bag. It was more than enough for lunch.

    We're from Kansas City and took a spontaneous day trip up to Des Moines on Saturday with zero plans…read moreor expectations--and we're so glad we happened into G Migs. What a fantastic surprise! From the moment we walked in, the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. Jake behind the bar absolutely stood out--great energy, excellent service, and clearly a bright future ahead of him. The owner, George, was also so much fun and made our group feel right at home. This place is a unique little gem with delicious food, great drinks, and that warm Midwestern atmosphere that makes you want to stay awhile. We had an amazing time and wish the entire G Migs team nothing but the best. If you're in Des Moines, do yourself a favor and check this place out--you won't be disappointed!

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    Tapz Pub - Daily specials board

    Tapz Pub

    4.3(10 reviews)
    7.9 mi
    $$

    I feel bad not liking this place. In theory it should be great. The space is great with lots of…read morehightop tables, U-shaped bar and not one but two pool tables. Plus they have a ton of TVs so you can see the game from any seat. It's close to where I live so we checked it out again despite some subpar experiences. So for those reasons I will give it 4 stars. However, I always seem to leave irritated and wishing we hadn't stopped by. The bartenders get the job done but just the basics of getting what you want but not necessarily checking in. There were what I am assuming to be a handful of regulars, so that must suit them fine. Beer was cold to that was good but more than we are used to spending. We got the pretzel bites which came out cold with cheese in its original single serve plastic packaging. Which is fine, we ate it. We just thought it would be served warm. And since the bartender kind of disappeared we couldn't ask for it to be heated up.

    Went here after arriving from out of town. After standing at the door for several minute, without…read moreany instructions we sat ourselves. The menu was about a fourth of what the website showed. Then, nob can to take our order. At the 10 minute mar, my husband went up to the bar where the bartender was continually vaping behind the bar. She then told us we had to order at the bar. Did not know that. Then, her friend came in with a dog that sat on the bar next to many people's drinks. Gross! Terrible experience. luckily the food was ok.

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    Pretzel bites and cheese

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