Restaurants near Wells Fargo Arena

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1. Park Street Kitchen

3.7

Very Good(77)

££££Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Des Moines

Booked 1 time today

Park Street Kitchen & Bar, located in Hilton Des Moines Downtown is an all day dining concept featuring local ingredients and products, simply prepared and professionally served. The soul of this restaurant is anchored in the abundance of regional foods produced and raised locally. The menu features wholesome and hearty fare, using tried and true recipes and methods. Dine indoors or al fresco on our outdoor patio complete with string lights and a fireplace.

2. Fresko

4.7

Exceptional(1241)

££££Price: Moderate

• Farm-to-table • Des Moines

Booked 39 times today

“Fresko” meaning “fresh” inspires our creation of seasonal menus made from locally sourced ingredients. Fresko makes natural food from the bounty of Iowa farms whenever possible. The culinary team prepares product from start to finish applying natural time honored techniques with care at every step. This enriches the flavorful and nutritious product we serve and benefits our community. Fresko believes we are what we eat and eating well means living well.Fresko features a splendid assortment of original cocktails with a deep spirits menu and a beer program with sixteen beers on tap in addition to bottles and cans. Fresko's wine menu focuses on quality selections at a great value to our guests.

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3. 801 Chophouse – Des Moines

4.9

Exceptional(3242)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown Des Moines

Booked 30 times today

Located in the heart of downtown Des Moines, enjoy beautiful views and excellent customer service at 801 Chophouse. We value our guests and want to give you the best dining experience possible. Our restaurant has only prime USDA steaks, paired with innovative side dishes and an award-winning wine selection from around the world to create an upscale dining experience you won't find anywhere else in Iowa. 801 Chophouse is the premier steakhouse in Des Moines and even offers private dining room options. Book a reservation online or via phone today.

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4. The Stuffed Olive - Des Moines

4.6

Exceptional(835)

££££Price: Moderate

• American • Des Moines

Booked 47 times today

The Stuffed Olive is about the entire “Martini & Tapas Experience.” From your favorite classics to new and exciting blends you’ve never seen before, you’re sure to find a cocktail to love on our vast martini menu. Add a warm, comfortable atmosphere, great wines, beers and top-shelf spirits, and The Stuffed Olive will become your favorite place to start, end or spend your entire evening. Our tapas menu offers appetizer-sized portions of globally influenced entrees, for a sampling and sharing dining experience. Pair tasty tapas with your favorite martini for happy hour, dinner or a late-night snack. We welcome you to sit back, relax, enjoy great food, good conversation and your favorite martini. Welcome to the Stuffed Olive!

5. Proudfoot & Bird

4.9

Exceptional(723)

££££Price: Expensive

• American • Des Moines

Booked 8 times today

Fine Dining in every aspect. Proudfoot & Bird, named after the original Hotel Fort Des Moines architects, pays homage to the glamorous days of years past with every detail. Adorned with stunning marble tables, intricate gold ceiling inlay, plush soft seating, and grand circular bar we have recreated a time that was filled with elegance, extravagance, and indulgence. Housed in the historic Hotel Fort Des Moines, we have taken every step possible to protect a valued piece of Des Moines’ cherished history. Two semi-private areas available, seating eight and ten guests respectfully.

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6. Tupelo Honey - Des Moines

4.2

Awesome(693)

££££Price: Moderate

• Regional American (Contemporary Southern) • Des Moines

Booked 43 times today

Tupelo Honey is a revival of Southern food and traditions rooted in the Carolina Mountains we call home. We craft brunches, lunches and suppers that bring family and friends around the table and allow for conversations and cocktails to linger longer than usual. Please arrive on time with all members in your party present. We will cancel reservations 15 minutes after the scheduled time. The combining of separate reservations will not be honored. We look forward to seeing you soon! We are currently closed on Monday's

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7. Mulberry Street Tavern

4.4

Awesome(603)

££££Price: Expensive

• American • Des Moines

Booked 20 times today

THE COURTYARD IS OPEN!! Mulberry Street Tavern brings a fresh yet nostalgic vibe to Downtown Des Moines. Once a hub for the city transit, it is now adorned with rich woods, leather, and a zinc bar that create a warm and timeless social destination. The open-hearth kitchen produces shareable worldly tavern fare, hearty entrees and, hands down, the best burger in Des Moines. Looking for something..... well, more? How about a 12oz bison ribeye or hand made pappardelle with short rib ragout. Enjoy perfect classic cocktails, eclectic award-winning wines, and interesting regional and foreign beers on draught. As we are a quaint eatery, we do not accept reservations for more than six guests.

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8. Splash Seafood Bar and Grill

4.7

Exceptional(1943)

££££Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown Des Moines

Booked 10 times today

DiRoNA award winning Splash Seafood Bar & Grill serves only the freshest seafood flown in daily and expertly prepared in both traditional and contemporary styles. Splash Seafood bar and Grill also serve the Midwest's finest cuts of steaks and chops with the same care as they give the seafood. Be pampered by the highly experienced wait staff in one of Des Moines most unique and elegant dining rooms surrounded by whimsical wall murals as well as 9 large salt water aquariums. Splash Seafood offers an extensive wine list, recognized with an Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator, as well as a full bar specializing in tropical drinks. Also enjoy a more laid back atmosphere in the raw bar, Splash Oyster Bar & Seafood Market, just across the hallway from Splash Seafood. Enjoy all the fresh oysters and shellfish that the raw bar has to offer as well as the full menu from Splash Seafood. Also be sure to take advantage of the raw bars Seafood Market to enjoy the freshest seafood at home.

9. Bar Nico

4.7

Exceptional(102)

££££Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Des Moines

Booked 11 times today

Our restaurant's mantra is "Sin Maiz, No Hay Pais" meaning "without corn there is no country" as such, our tortillas are hand ground in house from heirloom organic Mexican corn varietals - made daily & cooked to order. As a result of our corn obsession, we have no flour in house & are a completely gluten-free kitchen.

10. Eatery A

4.8

Exceptional(565)

££££Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Des Moines

Booked 58 times today

Eatery A is Des Moines's destination for Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. Perfecting simple dishes that focus on local, quality ingredients, we strive to offer our guests exotic flavor profiles that let the ingredients take center stage.

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Brandon
Iowa •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great service and phenomenal food. Definitely will return and would highly recommend.
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FreskoPrice: Moderate• Farm-to-table• Des Moines
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4.7
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Douglas
Iowa •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Wonderful place to eat. Stopped in prior to the musical Hamilton. We all had small plates and all the food was excellent.
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The Stuffed Olive - Des MoinesPrice: Moderate• American• Des Moines
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4.6
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Carl
Las Vegas •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
The best steak restaurant in service. There is no comparison to the quality of meat and preparation. The service is unrivaled. The hand cut fries are an indicator of the lengths this establishment goes to provide the best customer service.
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801 Chophouse – Des MoinesPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown Des Moines
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4.9
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Holly
Iowa •1 review
5.0
Dined on 26 May 2025
Great service, friendly, manager was informative Food was delicious
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Tupelo Honey - Des MoinesPrice: Moderate• Regional American (Contemporary Southern)• Des Moines
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4.2
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Diane
Iowa •1 review
4.0
Dined on 3 May 2025
We were heading to an event at the Wells Fargo arena. This was the perfect dinner spot. We were sat at our reservation time. Our server was helpful and friendly. Ordered cheese curds as an appetizer. He had a chicken wrap/fries. I had a harvest salad w grilled chicken. We both drank water but ordered a mango drink from the bar. With tip our bill was about $100. The food was decent, drink was good and the service was great. We really liked being able to take the skywalk from the hotel to the arena. I would eat here again.
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Park Street KitchenPrice: Moderate• Unspecified• Des Moines
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3.7

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