Des Moines sits at the meeting point of the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers, a plainspoken Midwestern capital that quietly punches above its weight in food and culture. The city's downtown skywalk system links warm dining rooms through Iowa's harsh winters, and its restaurants reflect a genuine farm-to-table pride rooted in the surrounding fields. Visitors looking to stay a while will find comfortable hotels close to the action, making it an easy base for exploring Iowa's understated capital.
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Hessen Haus
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The Hessen Haus perfectly recreates the authentic atmosphere of an old-world German bier hall.…
South Union Bread Cafe
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Castaways Bar & Grill
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Abelardo's Mexican Food
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Abelardo's Mexican Food offers vibrant, authentic Mexican cuisine with a wide range of…
Wendy's
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Score the Wendy’s you love anytime online! We're just an easy click away so what are you…
Fong's Pizza
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Home of the original Crab Rangoon pizza and other zenfully delicious appetizers, pizzas, rice…
Flix Brewhouse
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Flix Brewhouse: The only first-run cinema brewery. Enjoy the best blockbuster movies,…
Royal Mile
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As Downtown Des Moines’ premier British Pub, the Royal Mile features a menu of favorite…
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