Restaurants in Des Moines, IA
Looking for somewhere to eat in Des Moines, Iowa? Our guide covers 377 places, including 40 bars, 36 Mexican restaurants, 34 fast food restaurants, and 28 pizza restaurants. Every listing shows opening hours, contact details and a map pin – hover a place to find it on the map and tap Route to navigate.
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Eating out in Des Moines: what the data says
The most common kinds of places in Des Moines are bars (40), Mexican restaurants (36), and fast food restaurants (34) – together 29% of the 377 places in our Des Moines guide.
Among the 188 places in Des Moines with published opening hours, the typical weekday runs from 10:30 AM to 10:00 PM. 79% open on Sundays, 24% open by 7 AM for an early breakfast, and 59% serve until 10 PM or later – a solid choice of late-night options. Use the Open now switch above the list to see only places that are open at this moment.
Across 34 menus from Des Moines in our guide, the median dish or drink costs $8.49, and half of all 1,368 priced items fall between $4.13 and $12.99.
Most common menu items in Des Moines
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| French Fries | 29% | $3.00 |
| Cheeseburger | 18% | $8.50 |
| Grilled Cheese | 18% | $8.29 |
| Side Salad | 15% | $3.99 |
| Hamburger | 15% | $7.99 |
| Chicken Strips | 12% | $8.99 |
| Chicken Wings | 12% | $9.99 |
| Homemade Onion Rings | 9% | $7.50 |