This bar is also in the basement, across from the black sheep. The lighting is better, pretty big…read morewith lots of seating options. They offer food however the kitchen was already closed. This is a whiskey bar, the only cognac they have was corvosier. I ordered a shot anyway.

Tried this place based on a Google search. As a bourbon fan, I was a bit disappointed in Ken's …read more The service was excellent, food good, but selection not quite what I expected. Prices are reasonable, but keep in mind that pours are about 1.25 oz. The atmosphere is as expected for a place advertising a speakeasy vib. For some reason, they are advertising tiki drinks. Not quite in keeping with the prohibition drink theme!

We had an amazing time relaxing & catching up with family. We drove up from Kansas & they drove…read moredown from Wisconsin. Must do again!!!

Summer Concert Series is a must if you're in the Des Moines area!! Pricing for wine, beer, and…read moreciders are similar to most other places but the atmosphere is pretty special! Once you're nestled behind their grape vines you forget that you're so close to downtown Des Moines. As for the concert, it was AMAZING! So much fun, so much space for people to spread out and enjoy the music, drinks, and food! You can also bring your own food if you'd like but the food options they have amongst the food trucks and vendors was really well balanced. Jasper staff was friendly and they had a nice selection of wines. Well done Jasper Winery! We'll be back for sure!

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.

Best place to dance and chill with no drama, the people are Amazing and drinks are very good.will…read morebe going back next weekend...

Hire this band!!! The Des Moines Big Band is one of Iowa's…read morebest-kept secrets. The musicians are first-rate, mostly 30 to 50 somethings who have left professional playing careers to raise families, etc. Their repertoire is huge, and varied. They can do anything from nostalgia (think Glenn Miller) to cutting edge jazz. (Think Joshua Redman, Village Vanguard, etc) The members can put smaller groups together as well, and have played many of the coolest weddings in central Iowa, I'm told. They appear every Monday evening at the Adventureland Inn restaurant in Altoona. Lot's of great jazz guests throughout the year.

Wonderful space for all kinds of stuff, weddings, seminars, parties and so much more. Space is…read moremodern and beautiful and the staff are second to none. Super attentive. You must be a member to reserve the space but the parking is pretty good and it is very easy to find. The AV system is superb and you could see and hear the speaker the entire time. The Buffet food was good and it was even still hot, the mimosas we yummy too. I would recommend this place if you have an event coming up. I think you could put 200 in the space comfortably.

We attended the Easter brunch and it was terrible. It was not worth $40 pp. the buffet was cold,…read moreunable to chew the Prime Rib and two of us left with upset stomach's. We have eaten there on other days and the food does not live up to the price. Would not recommend Embassy Club West.

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.

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.

This is a wonderful venue to host and attend conferences. The entry works perfectly for exhibitors…read moreand I love all the natural light that comes in and that its the first thing attendees see when they walk in. Down the hall is the main conference room and additional space for breakout sessions or I have seen those rooms used for exhibitors as well. Again, lots of natural lighting in the session rooms, which I absolutely love. Catering is all done out of house but the venue has a list of local businesses they work with you can choose from for your event. I have only had box lunches when I have been at events here, but I would guess they could do a buffet meal as well.

The enrichment center is part of an on the DMACC campus in Ankeny…read more We have used the center for our annual infinite campus user group meeting. The facility is very clean and accommodating. The staff are very helpful in getting the access to technology and helping us help the presentations. It easily accommodated our group text of 300 people. We used a local vendor to cater our event and the facility is great at supporting them as well. We have already scheduled this venue for next year.