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Splash Seafood Bar and Grill
Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.7(1,952)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.HoQ
Price: Expensive•Farm-to-table•4.4(363)Welcome to Hoq Restaurant! Experience delicious, sustainable farm-to-table dining in the historic East Village of Des Moines.
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- PPamelaIowa •17 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoOutstanding flavors for our table: guacamole and chips for appetizer, and main dishes of blackened salmon, seafood ravioli, and margarita flatbread!More infoFreskoPrice: Moderate• Farm-to-table• Des Moines•4.7
- CCCherieCVIPChicago / Illinois •4 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoWonderful service and outstanding food. My absolute favorite restaurant!More info801 Chophouse – Des MoinesPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown Des Moines•4.8
- JJennifer1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoIt was great and Melissa was fantastic, food was exceptional !More infoTupelo Honey - Des MoinesPrice: Moderate• Regional American (Contemporary Southern)• Des Moines•4.5
- OTOpenTable DinerIowa •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoThis is one of, if not my favorite restaurant in DSM. The food is always amazing, the staff and service are top notch, the music is at a reasonable volume and even when busy it’s not a high noise kind of place.More infoMulberry Street TavernPrice: Expensive• American• Des Moines•4.6
- TTedIowa •2 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoWaiter knew menu well and made great recommendationsMore infoThe Stuffed Olive - Des MoinesPrice: Moderate• American• Des Moines•4.7
Discover Downtown Des Moines
Des Moines, nestled deep in the heartland of Iowa, is a surprisingly great place to find new American cuisine. Native-born Iowans and recent immigrants have combined their cultures to create fusion flavors like Polynesian pizza and Asian tacos from the highest quality ingredients. Downtown Des Moines has steakhouses that have high-quality Midwestern beef sitting right next to some of the heartland's best produce. Whether you prefer modern takes on pizza, seafood or pub food, head down East Court Avenue or Locust Street to try some incredible restaurants. Along the river, you can find bars and brewpubs for spending a casual night out.
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- Iowa State Capitol
- Soldiers Field
- Cinder Marsh Park
- Memorial Park
- Williamson Pond State Public Hunting And Recreation Area
- M L King Park
- Court Avenue Bridge
- Sesquicentennial Park
- Hotel Fort Des Moines
- Volunteer Park
- Wells Fargo Arena
- Buxton Park
- Blank Park Zoo
- South Town Park
- Des Moines Civic Center
- Banner Mine State Wildlife Management Area
- Des Moines Botanical Garden
- Sayers Park
- Burke Memorial Park
- Sleepy Hollow Sports Park