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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.

Ovens open late.

Yowzers, we've got 13 Late night options to choose from:

AJ's on East Court
This new upscale bar in the East Village serves top shelf drinks and more than 80 bottled beers. Open 3 p.m. - 2 a.m.
419 E. Court Ave. see map
(515) 282-1888
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
Django website
Django features classic French dishes such as Steak Frites and Duck Cassoulet, as well as fresh salads and juicy hamburgers made with house-ground beef.
210 10th Street see map
(515) 288-0268
Dos Rios website
Fine mexican cuisine with live music every Friday and Saturday night. Late night menu also available.
316 Court Avenue see map
(515) 282-2995
High Life Lounge
Located close to Principal Park, the bar's deck is a popular pre-game meet-up spot, with Old Style on tap and cans for $2.
200 SW 2nd St. see map
(515) 280-1965
Johnny's Hall of Fame Sports Bar website
Traditional American fare at reasonable prices in a sporty, down home atmosphere.
302 Court Ave. see map
(515) 280-6679
Raccoon River Brewing website
We offer fresh ingredients with thoughtful preparation to enhance your dining experience.
1001 Mulberry St. see map
(515) 362-5222
Sbrocco website
Where friends come together to enjoy the best things in life: great wine, incredible food and the best company in an informal, yet sophisticated setting.
208 Court Avenue see map
(515) 282-3663
Shorty's Bar
Downtown's speakeasy bar in the basement of Sbrocco.
202 Court - Lower Level see map
(515) 286-4950
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
The Grand Piano Bistro website
Live music and great food. Home of Pianopalooza. Open for lunch and dinner.
506 E. Grand see map
(515) 243-2380
The Continental
The tapas-style dinner menu includes, red-pepper bruschetta, seafood brie encroute, chicken and chorizo skewers.
428 E. Locust St. see map
(515) 244-5845
The Underground Lounge website
Great new Lounge in the East Village. Live Music, and a wonderful staff! The Underground serves Frank's Pizza from 5 p.m. - 2 a.m.
500 E locust see map
(515) 243-4322
   
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