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1. Eatery A
4.7
Exceptional(598)
$$$$
• Mediterranean • Des Moines
Booked 38 times today
Eatery A is Des Moines's destination for Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. Perfecting simple dishes that focus on local, quality ingredients, we strive to offer our guests exotic flavor profiles that let the ingredients take center stage.
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2. Louie's Wine Dive - Des Moines
4.7
Exceptional(893)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Des Moines
Louie’s Wine Dive serves lunch, happy hour and dinner daily and brunch on weekends. Award-winning food is created from local ingredients under the eye of formally trained chefs. Louie’s wine list and featured wineboard offer hard to find, quality focused selections. Louie’s offers a craft cocktail and local beer menu. Louie’s Wine Dive features a warm, casually elegant atmosphere. It's the place for food and wine lovers to be social!
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3. Destination Grille
4.7
Exceptional(481)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Grimes
Booked 28 times today
Welcome to Destination Grille. A contemporary, upscale yet casual restaurant that reminds us of travels and destinations around the globe. We are an experience like non-other! Please join us Monday through Saturday from 11am-9pm and Sundays 11am-8pm. Don't forget to join us for a night cap Fridays and Saturdays, our bars remain open until 11pm on both levels! We have a lot of options with a fabulous ambience on each level, but it can be overwhelming your first time, please call if you have any questions!
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4. Range Restaurant + Cocktail Bar
4.2
Awesome(313)
$$$$
• American • Urbandale
Range Restaurant and Cocktail Bar is casual fine dining establishment that combines prime proteins with signature cocktails, perfectly matched with each other. Our menu is crafted with locally sourced ingredients, the unique background of two talented chefs, and served by a talented team of servers and bartenders working to make your dining experience a Range experience.You can enjoy any part of our facility individually or come and enjoy all aspects of Range with friends, family, co-workers, and teammates. You can dine in our restaurant, cocktail lounge, or our indoor golf simulators. We invite you to stop in and see what Range is all about!
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5. Tito's Lounge
4.8
Exceptional(0)
$$$$
• Mediterranean • Urbandale
Tito’s Lounge takes pride in serving outstanding Mediterranean and Balkan cuisine to the local community, creating unforgettable memories with family and friends. Enjoy signature dishes like our famous Cevapi, flavorful Gyros, juicy Burgers, crispy Wings, and delicious Pizzas and Flatbreads, all made with the freshest ingredients. Pair your meal with selections from our full bar, featuring a wide variety of cocktails, beer, and wine in a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere. Join us for weekend brunch with bottomless Mimosas, or stop by for our daily specials and award-winning Happy Hour—voted Best in the Local Area—available for dine-in guests only. At Tito’s Lounge, every visit is a celebration of quality, flavor, and hospitality.
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6. Red Lobster - West Des Moines
4.1
Excellent(58)
$$$$
• Seafood • West Des Moines
Red Lobster welcomes you by offering PRIORITY SEATING to reduce your wait time in the restaurant, so you can spend more time doing the things you love. Or, come enjoy a drink at our bar and a Tasting Plate while you wait. Red Lobster is the world's largest and most loved seafood restaurant company, offering high quality, freshly-prepared seafood, sourced in a way that is traceable, sustainable and responsible. We offer lunch and dinner daily, featuring classics like our Ultimate Feast®, Garlic Shrimp Scampi and Parrot Isle Jumbo Coconut Shrimp, and feature limited time flavors and preparations during events like Lobsterfest®, Crabfest® and Endless Shrimp®. And, who can resist our famous warm and cheesy Cheddar Bay Biscuits®? To learn more visit www.redlobster.com
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7. Famous Dave's - West Des Moines
4.0
Excellent(11)
$$$$
• American • West Des Moines
Famous Dave's is in West Des Moines, and has a reputation for its award-winning BBQ. It is also popular because of the quality of the ingredients with almost all dishes being made from scratch. Though the menu at Famous Dave's in West Des Moines does emphasize the tasty BBQ options, it is not limited just to the famous ribs. There are chicken and pork selections in addition to alternatives like soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches, appetizers and an array of build your own feasts and combo plates. Kids enjoy a menu of their own and the homemade dessert selections are also one of the reasons for the ongoing success of Famous Dave's in West Des Moines.
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8. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Clive, IA
4.6
Exceptional(1665)
$$$$
• American • Clive
Booked 83 times today
Award-Winning Wines | Craveable Dishes | Innovative Cocktails | Wine Country Hospitality The inspiration behind Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants was the desire to bring the Wine Country experience to all of America by combining a Napa-style tasting room with a modern casual restaurant. Built upon the belief that food and wine have the ability to forge lasting connections, Cooper's Hawk is home to one of the world's largest wine clubs.
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9. The Stuffed Olive - Des Moines
4.7
Exceptional(913)
$$$$
• American • Des Moines
Booked 41 times today
The Stuffed Olive is about the entire “Martini & Tapas Experience.” From your favorite classics to new and exciting blends you’ve never seen before, you’re sure to find a cocktail to love on our vast martini menu. Add a warm, comfortable atmosphere, great wines, beers and top-shelf spirits, and The Stuffed Olive will become your favorite place to start, end or spend your entire evening. Our tapas menu offers appetizer-sized portions of globally influenced entrees, for a sampling and sharing dining experience. Pair tasty tapas with your favorite martini for happy hour, dinner or a late-night snack. We welcome you to sit back, relax, enjoy great food, good conversation and your favorite martini. Welcome to the Stuffed Olive!
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10. Fresko
4.8
Exceptional(1355)
$$$$
• Farm-to-table • Des Moines
Booked 25 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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Discover best restaurants near Days Inn Des Moines/Merle Hay

Discover the vibrant dining scene surrounding the Days Inn Des Moines/Merle Hay, a convenient spot for travelers and locals alike. Where to Eat Near Days Inn Des Moines/Merle Hay? Just a short drive away, you’ll find a delightful mix of culinary experiences. Enjoy a refined atmosphere at upscale steakhouses offering prime cuts paired with exquisite side dishes, as well as Mediterranean eateries that highlight fresh, local ingredients in their flavorful offerings. If you’re in the mood for something unique, explore casual dining featuring traditional Peruvian dishes, renowned for their bold flavors and cultural influences. With such a variety of options, you can savor everything from Italian pasta to lively American taverns. Whether you're looking for a relaxed meal or an elegant dining experience, the nearby restaurants have something to satisfy every palate.

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