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. |
Quirky? Yes.
Confusing? Possibly.
Good food? Always.Here's the good word, we've got 11 Offbeat restaurants to choose from:
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Azalea Restaurant & Lounge website
Contemporary American cuisine with Mediterranean and Asian influences featuring locally grown, seasonal foods from Owner/Chef Jeremy Morrow.
400 Walnut see map
(515) 288-9606 |
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Brenton Skating Plaza website
Ice skating in the winter and lunch on the plaza in the summer, there's a reason for every season. Bike rentals are also available through October.
520 Robert D. Ray Drive see map
(515) 284-1000 |
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Buzzard Billy's website
Temporarily closed due to the floords but find Buzzard Billy's favorites at the Hessen Haus.
100 Court Ave. see map
(515) 280-6060 |
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el Bait Shop website
105 beers on tap and delicious mexican cuisine.
200 S.W. 2nd St. see map
(515) 284-1970 |
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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 |
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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 Royal Mile
British pub food, including our signature fish and chips.
210 4th St. see map
(515) 280-3771 |
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Chef Joe's Place
Cozy spot with menu ranging from paninis to nachos. Most noted for build-your-own pasta and omelet menus.
621 Des Moines St. see map
(515) 243-9131 |
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Ritual Café website
We proudly serve an all vegetarian menu, with specialty drinks, sandwiches and salads.
1301 Locust St. see map
(515) 288-4872 |
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Shorty's Bar
Downtown's speakeasy bar in the basement of Sbrocco.
202 Court - Lower Level see map
(515) 286-4950 |
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Tanya Ogden's Dance FX website
The only dance studio in Downtown Des Moines, offering classes for children and adults of all ages!
1430 Locust Avenue see map
(515) 287-5554 |
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