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    Portermill

    3.1 (121 reviews)
    ModerateBars, American
    Open 5:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    PORTERMILL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Touristy
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Meatloaf... big portion
    Carmen L.

    The food was just ok, nothing fantastic but service was great! We sat at the bar as it was full but food came out pretty fast. I think it's it only sit down restaurant at Des Moine airport.

    Jasmine knocked it out of the park! We got delayed and stayed longer than planned! Amazing service and incredible cocktails and food! DSM airport has come along way!

    Jared F.

    I honestly wasn't expecting a breakfast sandwich this good for an airport restaurant, however, Portermill changed my mind. I definitely recommend stopping here for a bite if you're at DSM looking for something to eat. Staff were all friendly and the restaurant itself was pretty spacious if you have luggage.

    The Rachel
    John H.

    Solid experience this time, but not quite as good as our last review. Very good service and the food was fine, but nothing remarkable. I got a Rachel-Turkey Reuben. It was gooey and very good. The fries were a bit limp and just OK. My wife got the chicken sandwich, which was a nice plump piece of chicken. She got the Broccoli mix for her side, which was good, but it did have a mystery piece of steak mixed in...that's a new one. For airport food-better than average and fairly priced.

    Kristyn M.

    DesMoines Airport is not that big. You don't get much for options for food. This is a nice spot to sit down and enjoy food or watch TV at the bar if you are waiting for your flight. We were needing some substance before getting on a flight. The restaurant wasn't a super busy this early in the day. The waiter was quick to our table and help us. We started with a 2 top and turned into a 4 top. He was completely adaptable to the situation. You can get cocktails an app or a meal. Hubby wanted to try the Tenderloin and fries. When the other half of our party made it through security they got the chips and guacamole. The chips were rather salty but the guac was good. I stole a bite of the tenderloin and thought it was also rather good. Really if you have the time and need something substantial, you dont have to pass it up. Its pricing is reasonable for airport and location.

    FROOT SMASH (PEACH IPA) - this beer is brewed in Oskaloosa, IA
    Kelly K.

    Great pit-stop for that "downtime" between flights! HUGE selection of local beers, including special seasonal varieties. One of the few airport bars/restaurants that offers a menu with breakfast, lunch and dinner, in addition to an extensive drinks menu. Prices are consistent with typical airport mark-ups; well worth it though, when there's amazing service and a great food!

    Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes with steamed veggies
    John S.

    Service wasn't great. It was about 10 min before someone came to take my order. At the airport, that's a really long time. The meatloaf and mashed potatoes looked and tasted great. Really enjoyed it. The steamed broccoli, however, had a fishy taste. Not sure if it was overcooked or what, but I couldn't eat it.

    Melanie S.

    The bartenders here are super friendly!! Their upbeat energy and positive attitude for an airport bar where a lot of people have been delayed made my day. They recommended the pollo - chicken sandwich w fries and it was really good especially with the fresh relish. The back wall of the bar is all windows so its nice and bright during the day and you can watch the planes.

    Sunday Supper Burger
    Melody T.

    It's an airport restaurant so how much can one expect? Big and loud was expected. The server was rude. She was busy and they were short staffed but I can't let that be a justification. The burger was interesting. The Bloody Mary was good. I guess I'll be back since it's the only choice I've got. The salad bar might be better. Dang she was rude. She must hate her job.

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    Can you eat here without having a flight? I think you have to go through security?

    You do need a ticket to get to Portermill. However, there is a full service nice restaurant before security called Berk & Chesters.

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    4.6
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    4.6* (out of 5) Food: 4* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4*…read more Service: 5* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $10 04/28/2026 Bix & Co. Our primary reason for stopping back tonight was for 'research and development' for my happyhourdesmoines.com website. This meant a smaller total check, as we only sampled a couple of Happy Hour specials - and they were quite tasty. We shared an order of Chicken Wings (see picture) and I ordered a House Margarita (see picture). The chicken wings were very good and I'll say that I enjoyed the House Margarita as much as the better ones in Mexican restaurants. We have enjoyed all of our stops at Bix & Co. and tonight was no different.

    We choose Bix & Co. before a show at the Val Air…read more We started with the Cheese Curds. Cubed Wisconsin white cheddar cheese in a light and crispy beer batter with Bix's pizza sauce. Wow, amazing flavor that just smacks your taste buds awake. What a fantastic start. The Burger & Tots were good which we split. The burger is chuck, brisket, and short rib ground to perfection on a South Union Bakery Bun. The tots were nice and crispy. The pizza was fantastic! We choose Tony's combo no olives or shrooms, add onion with the Cup & Char Pepperoni and Graziano Sausage. Cracker this crust and the Bix's pizza sauce. What a fantastic pizza, so delicious and perfect. The service was great and we will be back.

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    4.6
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    A must-visit Des Moines restaurant that pulls off a unique menu in a cozy interior with elite…read morecustomer service. Grace, our server, was amazing, adding so much to the entire visit. Thankful! They serve tapas style, and we grazed all night! We literally tried as much as we could, and loved the entire experience. Among my favorites were the Black Pepper Pork Noodles, Halibut Cheeks, Pea Pasta, and the Beef Fat Potstoes. But I also loved the Farm Carrots and HH Onigari. Seriously, amazing growth food, bolstered by an incredible level of customer service. Finished a great meal with terrific Dark Chocolate Gateau and Strawberry Shortcake. This is a superb place...GO!

    This was such an amazing meal! You could really tell how much thought went into each dish. We…read morestarted with the Dungeness crab crispelle which was a perfect way to start, very light and refreshing. The Island Creek Oysters with miso butter and chicken skin xo were some of the best oysters I've ever had. The steamed buns were addicting, especially the chicken and rhubarb one, i would have ordered more if i wasn't already so full! The vegetable broth in the spring green dumpling dish was perfection. I also can't stop thinking about the english pea lumache pasta dish. And both desserts were absolutely incredible. Who knew yuzu and blue cheese could work so well together? The service was great as well, our waitress was very nice and fun. I'm so glad i came here and would definitely come back while in town!

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