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- OTOpenTable DinerIowa •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoGreat food and fun with friends at Prairie Canary in Grinnell!More infoPrairie Canary Restaurant & BarPrice: Moderate• American• Des Moines•4.7
- OTOpenTable DinerIowa •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoEverything was excellent! Great place to go for special occasions!More info350 First - Doubletree HiltonPrice: Moderate• American• Cedar Rapids•4.1
- SFSethFChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined on Nov 22, 2023Gabby was amazing as we prepared for this special evening celebrating my wife’s birthday. Her accommodation to my brother and sister-in-law who live out of state and wanted to purchase a bottle of Prosecco for the table was amazing. She even created a card to go with the bottle so my wife knew it was a gift from afar. Overall the service given by Gabby was top notch and we can’t wait to come back.More infoMidtown ReservePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Cedar Rapids•4.3
- ALAshleyL1 review5.0Dined on Nov 9, 2023Our table was in a great location, our waitress was prompt and polite and our wraps were amazing!More infoHometown HeroesPrice: Moderate• American• Des Moines•4.7
- LLagratvipCincinnati / Dayton •27 reviews5.0Dined on Sep 29, 2023The food was excellent. We had the pork bowl, tenderloin & burger. All three were outstanding. The only issue service was very slow. But we enjoyed the restaurant & dinner!More infoWilder at Graduate Iowa CityPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Coralville•3.5
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Iowa is known as one of the safest states to live in, which adds to its appeal as a place to visit. With many attractions and things to do, you’re bound to work up an appetite for one of the many local dishes - and there are many! Iowa offers typical restaurant meals from almost any culture imaginable with many of the ingredients being grown in the area. You’ll also see foods iconic to Iowa, such as a loose meat sandwich called Maid Rite, rhubarb pie, Iowa chops, and taco pizza. Although specific to Des Moines, the steak de burgo is a popular item throughout the state. Don't miss some of Iowa's classic corn on the cob.
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Des Moines is War Eagle Lanes - The Warrior Hotel
The best vegan restaurants in Des Moines are Fresko, Either/Or and Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Des Moines
The restaurants with the best service in Des Moines are Panka Peruvian Restaurant, Wasabi - Ankeny and the hip-stir
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Des Moines are War Eagle Lanes - The Warrior Hotel, Panka Peruvian Restaurant and the hip-stir
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