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: $40 04/17/2026 It is becoming a bit of a broken record...as this place is in the top-tier favorites in the area. Tonight, we met with friends before a concert and enjoyed the food and drinks. I started with a Blind Tiger tequila drink (see picture) along with Fried Babybel (see picture) - both very good. For our dinner, my wife ordered Steak Fajita Tacos (see picture) and I went with the PB&J Wings (see picture). Not only were all of the food and drinks fantastic, but we also caught the end of Happy Hour, so we also saved some cash on several of our plates!

Gastro Grub & Pub is a must try! Went here with some family and everything about the place was…read morefantastic. The atmosphere in the restaurant on Saturday was buzzing, and it's in a strip mall-ish type complex with tons of other great things, like breweries nearby. On top of that, their wait staff was extremely friendly, lively, and quick to check in. For my meal, I ordered the chicken pita with fries and it was incredible! The portion sizes were great, the fries were crispy, and the chipotle aioli that came with the fries was the cherry on top. Definitely worth a visit if you've never been!

One of the better breakfasts in the Des Moines area. Hashbrowns are really good and crispy, eggs…read moredone perfectly.

Stopped in this morning for breakfast after washing the car!…read more I have to say this Diner is checking so many boxes. Talk about Nostalgia, the choices on the menu, the staff, the service, the food, the music playing, the ole timey juke box on the tables. The food was spot on in my opinion. I had the Veggie Skillet with a ham steak, not with the bone-in, but still classic diner breakfast items and more. I tried to finish what was there but was stuffed like a on Thanksgiving! They have a cruise in Thursdays from 5pm-8pm. There was a white 92 Corvette parked out front, pulled my 17 Camaro right behind it Oh yeah! I've attended the cruise in before and really enjoyed the experience enough to keep coming back!

Awesome barbecue and wonderful food. The people were nice and we liked the atmosphere. Best food…read morewe've ate in Iowa and we've had allot of good food.

Jethro's was a good lunch pitstop on our way through Des Moines. I got the sandwich with onion…read morestraws on it and added hot sauce. With the baked beans. The beans were very tasty and had a great smokey flavor. My sandwich was also good but didn't knock my socks off. Service was friendly and the place was clean. I appreciated the moist toilettes at the table as well to clean off when you're finished eating.

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: $32 03/28/2026 We saw that Arcadia was a Top 10 Finalist for Iowa Burger of the Year, so knew that we needed to give it a try - and last night was our opportunity. Arcadia is a short drive north of Grimes in a newly developed area of Polk City just after you cross over the long bridge over Saylorville Lake. We were impressed with the new building as we drove up (told that it opened about 1.5 years ago) along with the lively, open atmosphere & modern decor as we entered the building. We started our meal with a couple of local craft tap beers - a nice selection was available. Since we came for the Burger of the Year contender, the Smashburger was one of our orders (see picture) and we opted for the Fish Tacos as our second meal (see picture). Both were delicious and highly recommended. While I offer my Kudos for offering Marshmallow Creme for a dipping sauce with the sweet potato fries (we haven't found many places that do this...and we LOVE it), my only knock is that it was way too watered down and runny - with most of it running off the dipped fries rather than sticking to them. We finished with a Salted Carmel Old Fashion...and yes, it too was delicious and highly recommended! More information on the drinks and Happy Hour specials can be found at: HappyHourDesMoines . If you found this review helpful, please show your appreciation with a Like or a Follow. Photos copyright: happyhourdesmoines.com & thefoodanddrinkguy.com

Food was amazing. Nick & Carter at bar were fantastic & made delicious drinks. Had smash burger &…read moregyro & both were fresh & tasty. Place was extremely clean with great vibe. Highly recommended.

Solid Reuben sandwich right in downtown! Stopped in for lunch on a Wednesday and while there was…read moresomeone ordering, it wasn't busy. I ordered the Reuben sandwich and cheese curds. The server was very pleasant. The restaurant has a back area with booths which is dark and pub like. I got a number that my group shared and took a table. Food came out quickly. I liked that they had Mr. Pibb in the soda machine. Reuben was delicious and the cheese curds were salty and perfectly crispy. All around great lunch spot.

Stopped after the No Kings protest. Ordered at counter. Guys had hot beef sandwiches. They loved…read morethem. Friend had lasagna soup--delicious & a ham & cheese sandwich. I had a Rueben. It was good--the meat is not just deli meat so you do have some fat. Great service & friendly help!!

Stopped here while visiting a friend. Loved the bright and cheery atmosphere. Our waitress was…read moreextremely friendly and helpful when we asked her questions about the wine list and menu. We ordered the Smorgasbord and it was delicious. It came with an assortment of local meats and cheeses in a beautiful display. Each item was explained to us and where it came from when the board was delivered to our table. The board was more than enough food for the three of us to share. I can't wait to visit again and try more items on the menu!!!

The service was quick and extremely friendly…read more I went during lunch hour on a weekday and it was very busy, but totally worth it. The tomato soup was not too acidic with a hint of sweet, and the bleu grilled cheese paired with it perfectly. I was suggested their house salad, something lemon almond - I wasn't a huge fan just because everything seemed way too tart, and there wasn't a lot of balance. Because of the variety, and the quality of food, I'm still giving this place five solid stars and would definitely take someone else back here !

This is unlike any pizza in the area. It tastes very much like how I remember real Italian pizza…read more(from 45 year old memories). There is almost a sweetness to it, but it's not really sweet. It's hard to describe. The crust is very much midwestern thin crust, but it has a fluffier ring. The flavor is very rich, and amazingly complicated for pizza. Great sausage, the cheese is some of the source of the sweetness as good mozzarella should be. We want to go back and try other items on the menu. The pizza is exceptional, the rest just has to be as good.

Win's Norwalk can be described as spartan. Very eclectic menu with pizza, steaks, pasta, and Asian…read moreitems. We dined with a large extended family as they celebrated a 6-year old's birthday. Ordered 5-Jumbo Shrimp dinner and Cavatelli with Marinara Sauce. When delivered the server said extra shrimp were added because they were smaller than jumbo. They were good but just. My Cavatelli was hot ... piping hot with lots of sausage and spices. Quite tasty. One doesn't come to Winn's for atmosphere or romance but for good down-home cooking wherever home was.

Fiancé and I were going to come for breakfast this morning, but the app lied and the place is…read morecompletely packed :(

I've been here for a dinner and a couple of breakfasts. This review is focused on the breakfasts…read more One was with my family (on a weekend) while the other was with a group of nine (on a weekday). If you come to this Mullets location when there are activities at either the Fieldhouse or the diamonds/soccer fields, expect parking to be a nightmare. Norwalk just hasn't made enough parking spots for the complex as a whole and unfortunately, that has to be hard on these businesses. If you cannot find a spot, how are you supposed to come enjoy. When you do find a day that has ample parking, the interior is really spacious and can accommodate many. We've had friendly service with good attention both times I've been. If you are a "fancy" coffee drinker and that's what you're wanting, you won't find it here. They'll serve you a black coffee with some creamer and sugar options. I'm not a lover of their water cups. They are metal and so very cold to handle. They also sweat quickly so are very drippy. My husband loves them. To each their own. The breakfast food has been good both times. I got the Seafood Hash the first time and questioned it having cheese but figured they know what they're doing. It was yummy all together. I couldn't finish it all and it reheated well at home. The second time I had the Cinnamon Roll pancakes meal. Those pancakes were delicious! I took two of them home and they also reheated well. Mullets is a solid addition to Norwalk for breakfast.