Getting there early is best, lunch rush is insanely busy. We liked their creative menu options and services were great. Pretty fun atmosphere, lots of zombie themed drinks and food. Price was a bit high for what you get and sitting is limited if you're in a large group. read more

Stopped in for a meet up with my son. Forgot to say sauce on the side because I've never had a zombie sauce lol. It was amazing. We both had a burger and both look forward to our next visit. read more

Had a super easy visit. We got put on the wait list and seated rather quickly for being the weekend before Halloween! They had a 5 nights theme and really good service. Our wait staff was very attentive while giving us space but also keeping an eye on us! All of us agreed food was amazing compared to prior visits and I loved my TVirus Burger! Also the Human Centipeach cake shake! For busy being it was very comfortable and as always great decor. read more

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We walked in with a large group of relatives with no rezzy and they accomodated us beyond what we expected. Super duper fun menu with boozy shakes and wild combo of burgers. Great service! read more

This place was busy! But a cool little burger joint. Food was good, service was good, decor was cool, menus were awesome! Worth a visit!

Zombie burger was a scary good experience! Amazing service that knew the menu well, had great recommendations, and was super friendly and attentive. Inside the music was jammin, great zombie decor lots of cult classic movies. The burgers and fries were all great, good flavors good well and not bland! 10/10 read more

Zombie Burger + Bird - Dawn of the Dead - Burgers Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

The actual Burger paddy had a unique flavor to them, it was good but not my favorite. We did love all the unique names and interesting flavor combos. The sweet potato fries were good too. This place was kid friendly as there were loads of children there. We found this place on yelp as we were visiting from out of w and it was within walking distance to the arena and our hotel. The vibe of the restaurant is really cool with lots of zombie decor. read more

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This place is on a lot of lists that describe top things to do in Des Moines and with good reason as there's not much to do there. Nevertheless, the food here is top notch. The service was attentive while not being pushy. It's zombie themed that covers a wide gamut of the genre. It's very kid friendly; nothing is really scary. Parking was easy enough. It's a fun place. read more

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Zombie Burger + Drink Lab in downtown Des Moines IA. This is a theme restaurant based around a zombie apocalypse. The restaurant is amazing from the food, the drinks, atmosphere and staffed! This is a must place to visit in downtown Des Moines. When you get to the restaurant. All you see is zombie themed. It is amazing atmosphere as soon you walk right into the door. We waited to get to seated by the wonderful staffed members. I am a big zombie fan and this was just perfect from the start as you enter. The crowd was not busy because it was on a Wednesday but I bet the restaurant gets busy during the weekend. On the menu, you have so many different options from zombie movie references like T-Virus burger, 28 days later burger and so much more. I ordered the Envy burger. (photos of burger) This burger was literally and I mean literally the best burger I have ever tasted and the fries was good on the side. This burger so juicy and delicious that it was like eating something heavenly. I literally felt like I was a zombie from eating this burger nonstop. I highly recommend this burger but please and make sure to try all other foods. My friend that I was with said his burger was amazing as well which was the T-Virus burger. Zombie Burger and restaurant had the best food that I have ate in a very long time! Please make sure to visit! This is my number one priority and stop when I visit Des Moines again the future. The staff were amazing. They were so friendly and nice and they always had a smile on their face when you look at them. They always stayed busy and were working really hard. Unfortunately, I forgot our waitress name but she was fantastic. I promise you won't have a bad experience with any of the staff here. The restaurant was clean and very themed. Zombies everywhere you look. The bathroom was well organized and decorated. The toilets were cleaned and working properly. We really enjoyed the atmosphere of Zombie Burger + Drink Lab. We also felt really safe and welcome during our stay. They do have street parking for all guest. Unfortunately, we did not get any drinks during our visit at the restaurant but they had some good looking zombie theme drinks for adults. Make sure to check the bar out as well. We highly recommend Zombie Burger + Drink Lab. This restaurant is definitely a destination to visit in Des Moines IA. You don't want to miss it out this amazing delicious food that they offer and very welcoming atmosphere for anyone. It's a great place for all family and friends! Overall 5/5! read more

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So good and really fun! We really loved the food and our waitress was amazing. The decor is so unique and definitely a quirky must stop.

Great themed environment. I had the cheese fries and the poltergeist which both tasted delicious. The hostess was a little inhospitable, but our server was amazing! read more

I needed a quick bite before my flight out on business travel. As a pescatarian, I appreciated the menu items available. Food was fast, employees were friendly, but best of all the food hit the stop. Just what I needed! read more

Burger was gross and greasy. Also, it was my first time there. I ordered at the counter not realizing they had a restaurant in the back. I also told them it was my first time there so wish they had mentioned the restaurant. Didn't like back bathrooms either. There was also homeless people immediately outside the door when we tried walking in that asked us for money. They hung out by the door the entire hour we were there. read more

Seated right away. So much food for the price! Great service. Love the zombie decor. Even had decent wine. 10 outta 10.

I can only speak for myself, but the horror movie motif and decor are fabulous. If you are a horror film fan and like to support local eateries, I would submit that this is a must-try. The service was tremendous. The burgers are very inventive. I think taking one of the simpler American entrées, and giving it creative spins of novelty is always a risk in its own way, and Zombie Burger is definitely succeeds at what they have set out to do. The shakes are also delicious, a truly sweet treat. In summation, if you like imaginative reinterpretations of burgers, horror films, and supporting local dining, I heartily recommend Zombie Burger. read more

This Zombie Burger + Drink Lab can be found in downtown with (metered) street parking. There is outdoor (dog friendly) seating available. Zombie Burger + Drink Lab was highly recommended by locals so my husband and I decided to make an order to go after visiting the State Capitol a few Fridays ago. We ended up ordering: Big Kid Zombie Meal, $14.99 + Triple Burger add on, $2.50 + 1/2 loaded fries, $2.25 prior to tax- This big kid meal comes with a root beer float, a side of fries and a toy, which is a key chain bottle opener with Zombie Burger's logo it. My husband decided to add on the triple burger patty because he figured it would be great for the 2 of us since we were planning on sharing this meal. He also decided to add the loaded fries too (I made the mistake to use the restroom while he ordered. I honestly would not have added that). The burger was good, juicy and flavorful. I liked the cheese between the patties and the sauce or spread used on the burger. But the bun was a major fail. It did not hold up to the bun and just fell apart and was rather soggy. The loaded fries were really tasty and a good portion. I liked my root beer float (I don't even remember when was the last time I had one). The box the burger comes in is pretty cool. I thought this big kid meal was a fun experience. Chili Cheese Fries, $8.99 prior to tax- Our chili was packed on the side since our meal was taken to go. The fries already had melted shredded cheese on it. The chili was nice and thick. The portion size of these fries is quite a lot and plenty to share with 2 or 3 people. ------------------------------ (Total= $31.59 after tax + 2.75% surcharge for paying with credit card) Please note that if you want to avoid the transactions credit card fee, pay with cash. We did not know about the fee, as we did not see on the menu or a sign that there was a fee (nor did I read in reviews from fellow Yelp members about it). Service was friendly. Wait time wasn't too bad, especially since we ordered in person. The restaurant is decked out in zombie décor. The bathroom was also pretty cool too. I can see why this place is so highly rated and also well liked by visitors and locals. read more

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Food tasted pretty good but it legit MURDERED my guts during the wee hours of the next morning.

Good place. The server was nice; I think her name was Cynthia. I ordered the Barbara burger and Cinnamon Toast Crunch shake, and they both tasted amazing. The walking Ched looked good and my friend gave me positive feedback. Super fun place and has zombie theme everywhere. 5/5 read more

4.0* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4* Service: 3* 07/20/2023 A group of business visitors were in town for the day and wanted to try Zombie Burger. Rather than have it delivered, we opted to delay our lunch until just before they left town so that we could enjoy a fresh, hot meal as well as the well-known ambiance of Zombie Burger in person. For starters, we ordered Fried Cheese Curds (see picture) and 3 Pigs Nachos (see picture) to share. The Fried Cheese Curds were above average and I found the 3 Pigs Nachos to be some of the best nachos I've had - fresh, crispy chips with excellent smoked pork, cheese and other toppings make this a solid appetizer. For my meal, I ordered a Poultrygeist with a side of Sweet Potatoe Fries (see picture). Yeah, I know, my wife made fun of me also for ordering a chicken sandwich in a place known for its burgers...but my strategy was to eat a little lighter so that I could sample one of their shakes. The Poultrygeist was delicious - crispy on the outside, very juicy on the inside and quite tasty! The same can also be said for the Sweet Potato Fries - they were cooked to perfection and quite tasty. The only disappointment was the service, as it was average at best. It seemed that we were waiting to order and looking to catch someone's attention when we wanted something. Myself and a co-worker had empty water glasses for 5-10 minutes and finally had to catch a server walking by to ask for more water to finish our meals. If you found this review helpful, please show your appreciation with a Like or a Follow. Photos copyright: happyhourdesmoines.com & thefoodanddrinkguy.com read more

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The food and drink names were appropriate for the ambiance and was good too. I had the You Need a Bigger Boat fish sandwich. The staff was great. I left my wallet behind and when i called from 5 hrs away Robert said he would mail it for me since I was from out of state. Nixk was helpful when i checked in later. I would definitely stop in again if I an traveling through Des Moines. read more

Zombie Burger + Bird - Burgers Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Hands down one of the best burgers I've ever had. You will not regret eating here. Server behind bar was related to owner I think, great service! read more

Fun concept, restaurant has two parts - proper dine-in and kiosk self-service. Lots of burgers and shakes to choose from. The Cremator burger and Peanut Butter Banana shake were great. Would definitely revisit to try the others if I find myself in Des Moines again. read more

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ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING! There was a HAIR fried into my cheese curds. When I bit into it, the hair was pulled into my mouth and I am trying not to vomit now. Not only did you ruin my night, you ruined cheese curds for me forever. I'm new in town and this was my first time eating here- And it's definitely the last as well. read more

Zombie Burger + Bird - Hair in Fried Cheese Curds - Burgers Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Great area, perfect spot to stop for casual food in a group. Came here on a pretty busy night but service was still quick and everyone was really nice. Parkings a little tough but not horrible. Love the zombie theme everywhere at the restaurant and on the menu! Huge array of burgers so there's something for everyone! They've also got solid fries and most importantly a killer milkshake menu! The milkshakes can also be spiked! read more

The location is amazing and the food outstanding! They have so many different options for burgers it's insane. I am leaving some pictures for you guys to see. My son ordered a milkshake and it was rich and delicious. They have local beer on tap, which is always a plus . Please stop by and let these guys do their thing! We will definitely be back!!! Thanks read more

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We stopped and Zombie Burger on a road trip and enjoyed it so much that we made a return trip on our way home. We had a variety of single and double patty burgers and did not have a bad one. I really enjoyed the Zombie Joe shake-Vanilla ice cream with coffee syrup and Kaluha. Service was friendly! This place has a fun vibe and was a big hit with my horror film loving son. The basket of fries was twice as much as we could eat! It's easy to over order here. read more

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A unique experience where I get to enjoy a hamburger with a shake in a zombie-themed restaurant that is worth going at least once. The raygun burger and the human centipeach shake was pretty good. The zombie poutine was decent. The option to order from a kiosk instead from having to wait in line to order makes ordering more convenient. read more

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Zombie Burger and Fong's Pizza are probably two hilariously wacky places you should try out if you want a fun, unique experience at the slight expense of the quality of food! Zombie Burger, with just a few locations throughout Iowa, is completely decked out with neon signs and decorations all centered around zombies, gore, and the like. It's a ton of fun, there was a Frankenstein hanging over our table, and even their menus are like newspaper clippings with news of recent zombie attacks on one side and the menu on the other. The attention to detail is solid and I really appreciated that! Zombie Burger gives fast casual vibes, with it's casual dining tables and chairs and a whole section of the restaurant for ordering carryout and picking it up, but there's also a bar where you can stay for a while as well, so I think this is good for something casual or for carryout, with a small or large group as well. The menu is majority burgers and also a ton of fun shakes with a ton of punny names! What I like especially about this place is that it's super vegetarian and vegan friendly. You can substitute any beef patty with a Beyond burger (vegan) or portobello mushroom as well for a more "natural" substitute. We ended up getting the two most egregious burgers on the menu - the "They're coming to get you Barbara" burger (instead of normal buns, the burger and all the toppings were sandwiched between two grilled cheese sandwiches) and "The Walking Ched" (instead of normal buns again, the burger and all the toppings were sandwiched between two breaded, deep fried macaroni and cheese buns)! Burgers are served in a smash burger format, so it didn't feel as hefty as I had imagined in my head. My grilled cheese buns were also mashed down quite a bit so it all appeared more flat and smaller than anticipated, which I appreciated. Regardless, I still could not finish mine! I also got the Coke float, which was delicious! I wasn't in the mood for a full on shake and I had decision fatigue just from looking at the menu because there were so many delicious options, but the Coke float hit the spot (I refilled it with Coke probably halfway through the drink as well because the ratio was getting off kilter), but that would be an extra thing you would need to ask for. All in all, a super fun and hilarious experience, complete with a proper story and photos to show friends about our experience here. It's the pinnacle of "stupid" food and I was fully here for it! I recommend Zombie Burger for a fun time and quick bite! read more

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Very creative menu. The Walking Ched burger is definitely the most interesting burger I e ever had. Food was very solid. Servers were very friendly and the atmosphere was very authentic. Definitely will have to come back and try some of the other unique menu items. read more

Zombie Burger + Bird - The Walking Dead - Burgers Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

An absolutely fun place to go and the food was excellent. My husband and I had a great time and really enjoyed ourselves. I highly recommend this restaurant for the fun and the food. read more

I had a couple of local draft brews that I enjoyed quite a lot. There were a ton of burger selections. I had the one with cheese curds and fried pickles on it. It was quite good, not the best burger I've ever had but definitely a good burger. Came in from out of town for work. If I find myself back in Des Moines I'll definitely go back again. The server was very nice and helpful with good recommendations. We sat outside. It was shady and great weather. One of the highlights of this restaurant is the zombie theme. They really stuck to the theme with all of the menu selections and decor. read more

Zombie Burger + Bird - Burgers Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Great spot if you're looking for large portions and creative food. Better than most typical themed burger spots. We tried the Mac and cheese burger asked cereal milkshakes. Such a fun experience! While the food here is impressively unique and creative, the overall quality is average. Also, it's quite a heavy meal so expect to feel like passing out after! I agree it's worth checking out at least once. Come hungry! read more

I came to Des Moines for a wedding earlier this year. The bride loves burgers and she loves zombies, so when she heard about this place, we obviously had to come and check it out. In a beautiful section of the city that literally all the locals called "the cool, younger people side of town," the location was easily walkable from any part of the city, and it has a long patio that gives you a nice view of the downtown traffic. Walk inside, and you're greeted by excellent zombie props and memorabilia plastered over every square inch of wall, as well as huge zombie mannequins for some pretty neat photo ops. There's even unique artwork murals that are Des Moines zombie themed, for a nice touch of city personalization. So when you hear about this place, you hear about two things, the burgers and the milkshakes. You have to get a burger and a milkshake. They're so good. So I did. I ordered La Horde (goat cheese, bacon, caramelized onion, mayo). A double, of course. They use thinner, smash-style burger patties, but they are very juicy and have a good, beefy flavor. Take that beefy flavor and add the tangy goat cheese and the crispy bacon. So good. I also like that all the burger options are simple. Onion and may, and that's it on this burger. Simple and perfect. I also got to try the Juan of the Dead (green chile + cheese croquette, Monterey Jack cheese, caramelized onion, chipotle mayo). This one was also really nice. The cheese croquette makes a really fun, crispy cheese bomb that makes a beautiful mess. And the chipotle may, you can really tell it's chipotle-y. They did a good job. We ordered a side of Sweet Potato Fries (with ranch). Crinkle cut, excellently crispy. They didn't give us the ranch, but that's ok. A fine side. And, the milkshake. They have many different options, and I would honestly have happily sucked down any one of them. But I decided on the Crunch Berry option (vanilla ice cream, Crunch Berries). So good. So soft and creamy. Don't even bother with the straw. Get the spoon and dig in. The berries are crunchy at first and get then soggy and flavor the ice cream like cereal milk. So nice. Overall, if you come to Des Moines, you need to come here. I will leave it at that frank of a statement. An institution of the city. read more

Zombie Burger + Bird - Burgers Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

I heard about this place and I had to come over and explore the restaurant. The theme is Zombies (clearly!) and the people are nice but in a zombie way. They play the role very well. They are helpful and they give you enough time to look at the menu as they have zombie names and it is a bit weird. I asked the bartender for a suggestion and you can have 1, 2 or 3 patties. I decided to go with one as the person next to me had 2 patties and he could have fed a battalion. The fries are old fashion fries and really crunchy and good! I also requested a shake (no picture ‍) with a coffee base and oh my gosh! It was good! If you leave this place hungry, you either did not ask for suggestions, have allergies to something or you are a selective eater because they have good portions. If you are visiting Des Moines, you should stop by this place or bring your guest to have a zombie experience read more

Zombie Burger + Bird - Burgers Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Zombie East Village, Downtown Des Moines: Service was slow and inattentive on a Friday night at 7 although the restaurant wasn't exceptionally busy. This I can excuse somewhat due to the shortage of service staff that many restaurants now face. However, my simple order of a burger with cheese was a disaster. Think of your worst school or hospital cafeteria burger encounter. it was worse. An overcooked patty served lukewarm, cheese still cold to the touch, all on a stale, dry bun. I can't even talk about restaurant cleanliness. read more

My friend and I decided to try this place since it had pretty good Yelp reviews! Overall, they had a super cool theme, which they stuck to when it came to interior design and menu items. As the name entails they had a variety of delicious sounding burgers & milkshakes! We decided to get the walking ched ($9) which was super hefty! There were two deep fried mac n cheese buns w/ caramelized onions, bacon, and more mac and cheese inside. It was definitely very filling and dense. Would I get it again? No, it was a heart attack waiting to happen haha. But I loved the novelty and creativity! And our milkshakes were delicious! We got the strawberry churro ($6) and cookies & cake ($5.50). But the true star of the meal were the fried brussel sprouts! Those were utterly delicious. read more

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Delicious burgers and fries with a good selection of beers. Service is always friendly but not imposing. The ambiance is a lot of fun with the zombie motif being played for laughs rather than grossness. Poutine and curds add some fun variety to the menu. read more

Staff was very unfriendly - didn't provide any condiments or utensils in my Togo order. Burger, fries and Mac 'n cheese were nothing special. read more

Pretty good. I came here in high school and loved the funky options, shakes, and veggie burgers. It was great service! They couldn't seat us right away but they added us to a list and we got a chance to peep the menu, decor, and our server was with us in no time. My favorite thing was the cake shake with jalapeño poppers, big portions too. My main complaint was the buns being on the cold/stale side, and a little dry as far as condiments. I had plenty of leftovers and all things considered it did not break the bank. read more

Zombie Burger + Bird - Project Nemesis, Zombie Burger - Burgers Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

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Enough greatness cannot be stated in a worded review. You have to come here to enjoy it for yourself. Look, I'm not into zombie stuff, horror movies or anything closely resembling that stuff. But a friend recommended it, and I'm glad we listened. I'm a slave to breakfast burrito's even at noon, when I had mine here. Absolutely delicious. I also had a Reese's Puffs milkshake that was beyond pure awesomeness. My son did some concoction that had mac & cheese inside fried hamburger buns, smothered in caramelized onions. Let's just say you didn't want to get in his way as he devoured everything on his plate. The ambiance here, especially the artwork, is phenomenal. Would love to see one of these closer to my home in the Chicago burbs. Cheers! read more