Had this for the first time recently and loved it! The old school diner vibe was so fun, the…read morewaitress was very friendly and the pancakes were bigger than the plate. We will be back!

Brought the family to eat here for breakfast after a local graduation. Three out of the four of us…read moreate breakfast. My husband had biscuits and gravy. My kids had a blt and fries, the other a chicken fried steak with very little gravy. The food was decent, not as good as it used to be. The waitress acted almost angry that we were there. The restaurant was a bit busy for a Sunday, but quiet enough to hold a conversation. Was shocked by the bill, was not expecting to drop $80 for 3 meals. We will probably not do breakfast again.

I'm originally from the south, and oh boy this is the best comfort food I've found that isn't back…read morehome. Jennifer waited on me and was a joy to speak to and offered great recommendations on the whole menu (bottom line, sounds like you can't go wrong). The 'bee dust' is a nice twist on adding honey to your chicken, it's a dehydrated honey/pepper combo that adds a great flare. Unfortunately, I'm not in Des Moines as much I'd like to be, but next time I'm here I'll be waiting at the door before they open! 2 thumbs up, 5 stars, oh yeah!!

We arrived with a group of three for lunch on a Wednesday. It was not busy, maybe 1/8 of the table…read moreoccupied. Tables and restaurant was clean. Service was friendly and fine overall. Everything just seemed to take longer than necessary. We stood at the front maybe 10 minutes before anyone came to seat us and food took even longer, around 25 minutes (figuring out our order maybe took ten). I parked the meter for an hour and had to go refill. I ordered the Grilled Harvest Chicken. There is a creamy tomato pasta used to coat the chicken breasts. The cuts were good overall. This dish also includes two sides. I got the fried okra and goat cheese grits. Fried okra was good, around thirty percent breading that makes a nice savory balance. The grits were creamy and smooth. I think I would come again if I was looking for heavy southern. There were a lot of classic options to choose from that I could not try this time around. Though I would still be concerned with the wait involved.

Stopped in for lunch during Des Moines restaurant week. I appreciated that they included a lunch…read moremenu too. Bubba has a fancy atmosphere and it was decently busy for the lunch hour, but not too packed. I tried the Coca Cola braised short ribs. This was a great dish! It could be a great addition to the regular menu.

Exceptional service and ambiance. Wait staff are knowledgeable and helpful with cocktail and food…read morechoices. I had the pimiento Mac and cheese with blackened chicken. Absolute heaven! However, the portion size was HUGE and I was full for the next 24 hours even though I ate less than half! Two more lunches I'm sure! My friends enjoyed the blackened catfish, jambalaya, and chicken and waffles. No notes!

Cracker Barrel on steroids. Would definitely be 5 star but…read moreI need to try more items. The turkey Reuben was fire, the salad was delicious, and my friends burger looked scrumptious. Can't wait to come back. The service was great, and unique ambiance...

Machine Shed was a bit of a mixed bag for us. The overall vibe reminded me a little of an older,…read moremore worn-down Cracker Barrel. There's carpet throughout the dining area, which unfortunately makes the whole place feel a little dingy and dated. One of the coolest things about the restaurant is actually outside. It's located near what used to be a farm, and there's a chicken coop along with a nice herb and vegetable garden that you can walk through. It was a fun and unexpected thing to explore while waiting for our food, especially with a kid. The food itself was very hit or miss, and nothing really wowed our group. I ordered the sirloin medium rare, but it came out closer to medium, and I didn't think the quality of the steak was particularly good for the price. The presentation was also a little odd, with the steak served on a very well-used tin-style plate that had definitely seen better days. Other dishes were mixed as well. The onion strings were a hit, and one person really enjoyed the Reuben. The corn was excellent, and most of us liked the coleslaw and rolls. There was also pieces of spice cake or pumpkin bread tucked underneath the rolls, which was an unusual but surprisingly nice addition. On the other hand, the liver was dry, the prime rib was fattier than expected with quite a bit that wasn't really edible, and the mashed potatoes were very dry and bland. They also bring several family-style sides to the table whether you order them or not, including things like cottage cheese. It felt a little strange and somewhat wasteful since we didn't want or touch some of it, and overall it creates a LOT of food on the table. The meal wasn't particularly inexpensive either. Before tip, we spent about $70 for two adults and a child, which felt pretty steep considering the overall quality of the food. I will give them credit for the country store area. These types of restaurant gift shops can sometimes be filled with a lot of random junk, but this one actually had some interesting Iowa and farm-themed items that were fun to browse. Service was perfectly good, but overall this was more of an interesting one-time experience for us than somewhere I'd be eager to return to. We were invited here rather than choosing it ourselves, and I'm glad we tried it, but there are too many better dining options in the Des Moines area for me to be clamoring to come back.

It's surprisingly hard to find a decent, affordable diner with quality food in Des Moines. I was…read morepleasantly surprised by this place, and thought the Durango omelette with green salsa was well done. Very friendly staff too. Could use bigger portions, though. My only major complaint (not the fault of the restaurant at all) was the very old clientele (at multiple tables) who were quite rude, demanding, entitled and loudly sharing videos on their phones. One lady had a full conversation on speakerphone - wth? Anyway, will be back soon.

Hubby had steak & eggs on a Friday morning. He said it was good. It came with toast & hash browns…read more He enjoyed his eggs over easy & wished for jelly for his toast. Service was okay. He was the only one there & only got asked if he needed coffee once. The place was clean & sunny!

Our family just wrapped up a late breakfast (okay, brunch) at Little Brother on our way through…read moretown, and we owe a big high-five to the Yelpers in Des Moines! This place was FANTASTIC! We grabbed a booth, replete with glittery uphostery and in a dining room decorated with a combination of old-school (I'm assuming original) charm and bright, colorful pieces on the walls! Our waitress was prompt, attentive, and extremely helpful! She keyed in pretty quick to the fact that we were from out of town, and first timers, and she made some awesome recommendations for appetizers and entrees! I couldn't get my mind off the deviled eggs, but knew I needed a little more; so, I opted for the oatmeal alongside! The two made a wonderful pairing! My son had the french toast (amazing), my daughter had the chicken and waffles (amazing), and my wife had the short rib skillet (uh, also amazing)!! I would rate the prices as fair, if a tad above moderate. But, when everything is as good as this was from a food, service and ambiance stance, it's hard not to feel like you're getting a pretty good value! I think we've found a mainstay breakfast // brunch // lunch spot in Des Moines! Food = 5/5 Facility = 4/5 Service = 5/5 Ambiance = 4/5 Value = 4/5

Wow! So good! I chose the signature French Toast. It was great and really sweet. Two huge slices of…read moretoast that almost taste like cake. They were perfectly browned to create a light outer crisp. It was topped with fresh whip cream and served with warm syrup. Just excellent. Husband got The Classic. Hashbrowns and bacon were crispy. Very good. Loved the music they were playing. The atmosphere was inviting and fun. Service is as excellent. Great stop.

One of my favs in DSM never disappoints !!! A must visit !!! Staff is very good along with the food…read more!!!

4.4* (out of 5) Food: 4* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 5*…read more Service: 4* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $28 02/06/2026 We were running out of time for Happy Hour availability on Friday night, so picked something closer to home and decided to give The Club Car a try since we enjoyed previous visits. For drinks, we started with a Pineapple Jalapeno Mule and a Coconut Mule while waiting for our food. For our Happy Hour food options, we chose the Boursin Mushrooms (see picture), Nachos with Beef (see picture) and BBQ Shrimp Kabob (see picture). While the Mushrooms and BBQ Shrimp Kabob were worthy of 5* ratings (both were fantastic and highly recommended), the Nachos were average at best - as the chips tasted like a cheap no-label variety and the beef had little taste. We finished our meal with a couple of sweeter martinis (see picture) at the bar. We have been impressed with the drinks and bartenders during each of our visits and tonight was no different - both martinis were delicious!

4.2* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4*…read more Service: 3* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $19 (no drinks) 03/08/2026 Slept in after a late night so found ourselves going to a noon Mass downtown and looking for a brunch stop on the way home. We've driven by this place and talked about stopping for food before and my wife had been there with co-workers after work one day, but this was our first stop for food. A clean, modern storefront greets you (see picture) and with plenty of televisions and a nice patio, it looks to be a hopping place once the temperatures warm up a little. While our server was a little hard to find at times, we both found our food to be quite good. My wife ordered the Nacho Burrito Meal (see picture) and I opted for the Honey Citrus salad (see picture). As is our custom, we shared samples of each of our meals and both of us found both choices to be worthy of ordering again. I really liked the clean, crisp and fresh salad with a delicious tangy dressing and the Burrito was tasty inside and out (loved the creamy, cheesy sauce). If you are looking for a great stop for Sunday morning brunch (possibly after some shopping at Sam's Club just across the interstate to the North), you won't go wrong here! If you found this review helpful, please show your appreciation with a Like or a Follow. Photos copyright: happyhourdesmoines.com & thefoodanddrinkguy.com

A friend wanted to meet here for lunch, and I figured it had been a while, so it was worth trying…read moreagain. The food was OK, service was great, and I do like the atmosphere. I do wish I was a bigger fan of the food, but it just isn't that memorable for me. On this visit, my friend had the Spinach Artichoke Dip. She said it was good. I had the Hot Honey Chicken Wrap. I chose grilled chicken, which was tender. The wrap overall was a bit sloppy as the honey kind of oozes out all over. It was just ok, and was advertised as having jalapeños, but I didn't notice any. I got coleslaw for my side and it was very bland. Great patio seating with shaded areas and sunnier spots, and a variety of indoor options. Lots of TVs.

Lunch on a Monday! It was busy as usual. We started out with soup. My chicken tortilla was…read moredelicious and the mushroom soup that my sister had was just OK. Her pasta was tasty and she wasn't able to finish it. My chicken crunch salad was the same salad I had before. It could've used a little more chicken. The pieces were small. The dressing is yummy. Our waiter was attentive. Everybody is very friendly.

Returning to The Urban Grill was wonderful and brought back memories, especially after five years…read moreof not traveling to Branson, MO. Memories of conversations with the owners, memories of the excellent dishes and good wines. Going back felt like time stood still, but believe me, time does. After hours of driving from Branson, MO, we were able to recharge, and I also want to emphasize Danielle's professionalism and warm welcome. I hope and wish there will be another visit. I won't say goodbye, but rather, until next time.

It's lunch and now you find yourself driving toward that icon spot of Cooper's on 5th in Valley…read moreJunction to savor that delicious Cajun Meatloaf Meltdown Sandwich- Simply Delicious. My only issue is food temperature---while served eye appealing it was just warm -- work on food temperature control -- the sweet potato fries were awesome and the egg rolls with barbecue sauce and sausage were solid. Jeffrey -- my wait staffer-- bar mixologist-- made me a Lavender Lemonade Mocktail and it was every bit as good as a "Mr Pibbs." The soft music cascading in the background provided the serene feeling to allow me to play message catch up by iPhone and a tab, or utilize the quiet spot to socialize with great company. This space gives you a choice for fun socialization.

It's been 3 years since I last reviewed here, but it's still one of our regular stops and doesn't…read moredissapoint! Intimate, dark atmosphere inside, and brighter (and often warmer!) out back on the patio. Meatloaf and Salmon entrees are regulars for us, but we've tried almost every sandwich and many of the other entrees, and they are always full of flavor and delicious. Salads are fresh and have very good quality lettuce and veggies. Dressings are good as well. Small bar with drop in seating, but it pays to get a reservation. They currently use Toast to take reservations and you'll get a reminder the day prior to your visit. Walk in's often find it challenging to squeeze in here! Service is always good and the bartenders make a good drink.