Whether you’re Downtown to take in a game, to check out the latest act or are just meeting friends, we suggest you make a trip to one of our many eclectic, fun—and tasty—restaurants. |
Your choice:
spoon, fork or crayon.How about it, we've got 17 Kid friendly restaurants to choose from:
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A.J.'s Popcorn and Snacks
Munchy and crunchy with caramel or cheese.
555 Walnut see map
(515) 282-3411 |
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Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Co. website
Stop in today to experience our award-winning cuisine, highly quaffable beer in a comfortable, inviting atmosphere.
309 Court Avenue see map
(515) 282-2739 |
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Doozies Bar & Grill
Fine American cuisine within a fun, sporty environment. Located in Embassy Suites on the river.
101 E. Locust see map
(515) 244-1700 |
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Food Chain Cafe website
While you feed your mind with activities and experiments at SCI, feed your body with a snack or meal from The Food Chain Cafe.
401 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy see map
(515) 274-6868 |
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Gateway Market Cafe website
Enjoy great food and fresh-brewed coffee in a casual and fun setting for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
2002 Woodland see map
(515) 243-1754 |
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inPlay website
Our modern entertainment and gaming center has over 100 of the most popular virtual reality, and interactive games.
615 3rd Street see map
(515) 333-5050 |
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Palmer's Deli and Market
Delicious soups, sandwiches and salads with the convenience of skywalk dining.
655 Walnut St see map
(515) 288-4466 |
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Quizno's Subs website
Our food is created using only premium quality ingredients like artisan breads, freshly sliced meats and fresh vegetables. Yum!
319 7th St. see map
(515) 309-0666 |
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Riverwalk Cafe at the Botanical Center website
Tasty sandwiches, soups, salads and pastas, located in the Des Moines Botanical Center.
909 Robert D. Ray Drive see map
(515) 323-6288 |
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Spaghetti Works website
Located in Historic Court Avenue District. Family-oriented, casual atmosphere and quality pasta entrees.
310 Court Ave. see map
(515) 243-2195 |
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The Stadium Grill & Bar website
Located on the second floor of the inPlay Entertainment Complex, we offer a full menu with appetizers and entrees.
615 3rd St. see map
(515) 333-5050 |
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801 Steak and Chop House website
We offer only the very finest and freshest meats, seafoods, vegetables and desserts.
801 Grand Ave. Suite 200 see map
(515) 288-6000 |
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Bruegger's Bagels website
Known for our famous bagels, we also have sandwiches, wraps, gourmet soups, salads and much more.
655 Walnut St. see map
(515) 282-8075 |
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Burger King website
Home of the original flame-broiled whopper, where you can have it your way!
655 Walnut St. see map
(515) 243-5938 |
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Café Baratta's website
Located in the State Historical Museum, you can enjoy bistro fare lunches and desserts at the new Café Baratta’s.
600 E. Locust see map
(515) 281-3294 |
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King's Pretzels
Hand rolled pretzels in a variety of flavors and toppings.
555 Walnut see map
(515) 280-1922 |
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The Iowa Room
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with contemporary Midwest Cuisine. Located in the Renaissance Savery Hotel.
401 Locust St. see map
(515) 244-2151 |
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