Guidebook for Des Moines
Food Scene
Abelardo's Mexican Fresh
5525 Douglas AveBest drunk food in town
Simon's
5800 Franklin AveTake your spouse here - my #1 romantic go-to
Villaggio Urbandale
2675 100th StreetBest Italian in town - pizza is unreal
Americana
1312 Locust StSunday Brunch...
Amazing food, better drinks. 10/10 would recommend if you're looking to spend $50 on a night out
Vivian’s Diner & Drinks
400 Walnut StAmazing food, better drinks. 10/10 would recommend if you're looking to spend $50 on a night out
Essentials
They have everything at great prices & Hy-Chi is the best Chinese in town - no joke.
28 habitants recommandent
Hy-Vee
8701 Douglas AveThey have everything at great prices & Hy-Chi is the best Chinese in town - no joke.
Shopping
JT's Slapshot Hockey Shop
8020 Hickman RdHave to self-promote - but seriously best hockey store south of MSP
Its kind of depressing since half the shops are closed, but there is a Target and an awesome movie theater within walking distance
7 habitants recommandent
Merle Hay Mall
3800 Merle Hay RdIts kind of depressing since half the shops are closed, but there is a Target and an awesome movie theater within walking distance
Drinks & Nightlife
Beat my Galaga high score, or play Pac-Man, Ski-ball, jinga, Mario and another 100 games.
30 habitants recommandent
Up-Down
500 E Locust StBeat my Galaga high score, or play Pac-Man, Ski-ball, jinga, Mario and another 100 games.
People watch and see a bunch of older men hitting on divorcees and girls that just hit 21. The Irish is a more chill bar in this region of bars. Next door is country haven. Blue Moon delivers on the vibe this place is attempting
7 habitants recommandent
Tonic Bar
5535 Mills Civic PkwyPeople watch and see a bunch of older men hitting on divorcees and girls that just hit 21. The Irish is a more chill bar in this region of bars. Next door is country haven. Blue Moon delivers on the vibe this place is attempting
Bar Louie
7105 Jordan Creek PkwyAmazing food and a great FAW vibe every day in the afternoon
The Ridgemont
7460 Hickman RdWatch hockey on the TVs, or Iowa/ISU sports. Classic dive-bar in Des Moines
Dive bar downtown, amazing import beers. If you're looking for a night out downtown and Court Ave is a little too busy for you, go here
The Red Monk
210 4th StDive bar downtown, amazing import beers. If you're looking for a night out downtown and Court Ave is a little too busy for you, go here
Parks & Nature
Nature walk around a lake & look at art when you're done.
87 habitants recommandent
Des Moines Art Center
4700 Grand AveNature walk around a lake & look at art when you're done.
Nearest dog park - great trail as well to go biking on to downtown or out west
Windsor Heights Dog Park
6601 Center StNearest dog park - great trail as well to go biking on to downtown or out west