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Eat Drink and be merry
The Chicken Coop is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

1. The Chicken Coop

6.6
12725 Meredith Dr Urbandale Ia, Urbandale, IA
Sports Bar · 24 tips and reviews
Americana is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

2. Americana

8.6
1312 Locust St, Des Moines, IA
New American Restaurant · Downtown Des Moines · 100 tips and reviews
Centro is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

3. Centro

9.1
1011 Locust St (at 10th St.), Des Moines, IA
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Des Moines · 98 tips and reviews
Tursi's Latin King is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

4. Tursi's Latin King

8.1
2200 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA
Italian Restaurant · 27 tips and reviews
Funny Bone is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

5. Funny Bone

7.3
560 S Prairie View Dr Ste 100 (West Glen Town Center), West Des Moines, IA
Comedy Club · 26 tips and reviews
Sky Zone is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

6. Sky Zone

7.6
1300 SE Gateway Drive Suite 103, Grimes, IA
Indoor Play Area · 10 tips and reviews

7. Flying Mango

8.6
4345 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA
BBQ Joint · Beaverdale · 45 tips and reviews

Juice MagazineJuice Magazine: Try the famed 24-hour brisket. Read how's made: http://dmreg.com/PexxGO Read more.

Chef's Kitchen is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

8. Chef's Kitchen

1903 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA
American Restaurant · Beaverdale · 28 tips and reviews
Irina's Restaurant and Bar is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

9. Irina's Restaurant and Bar

9.1
2301 Rocklyn Dr, Urbandale, IA
Eastern European Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews
Waveland Cafe is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

10. Waveland Cafe

9.0
4708 University Ave, Des Moines, IA
Breakfast Spot · Waveland Park · 76 tips and reviews
Tally's Restaurant is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

11. Tally's Restaurant

2712 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA
American Restaurant · Beaverdale · 20 tips and reviews
Christopher's is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

12. Christopher's

8.3
2816 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA
American Restaurant · Beaverdale · 25 tips and reviews
Baru 66 is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

13. Baru 66

6587 University Ave (at 66th St), Windsor Heights, IA
French Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews
La Mie Bakery & Restaurant is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

14. La Mie Bakery & Restaurant

8.7
841 42nd St (at Rollins Ave.), Des Moines, IA
Café · Drake · 63 tips and reviews
Taki Japanese Steakhouse is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

15. Taki Japanese Steakhouse

8.0
2677 86th St, Urbandale, IA
Japanese Restaurant · 41 tips and reviews
Appare Japanese Steak House is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

16. Appare Japanese Steak House

3769 86th St, Urbandale, IA
Japanese Restaurant · 25 tips and reviews
Monterrey Mexican Restaurant is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

17. Monterrey Mexican Restaurant

8.0
8801 University Ave (25th), Clive, IA
Mexican Restaurant · 35 tips and reviews
Cool Basil is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

18. Cool Basil

8801 University Ave Ste 22, Clive, IA
Thai Restaurant · 45 tips and reviews
Star Bar is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

19. Star Bar

7.1
2811 Ingersoll Ave (at 28th St), Des Moines, IA
American Restaurant · Woodland Heights · 82 tips and reviews
Bistro Montage is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

20. Bistro Montage

2724 Ingersoll Ave (28th Street), Des Moines, IA
French Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews
Sakari Sushi Lounge is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

21. Sakari Sushi Lounge

8.9
2605 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA
Sushi Restaurant · Woodland Heights · 79 tips and reviews
Ohana Steakhouse is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

22. Ohana Steakhouse

8.9
2900 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA
Japanese Restaurant · 26 tips and reviews
Noah's Ark Restaurant & Lounge is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

23. Noah's Ark Restaurant & Lounge

7.9
2400 Ingersoll Ave (24th St), Des Moines, IA
Italian Restaurant · 26 tips and reviews

24. Waterfront Seafood Market

8.8
2900 University Ave (at 28th St.), West Des Moines, IA
Sushi Restaurant · 44 tips and reviews

Juice MagazineJuice Magazine: Try a rock shrimp po' boy: http://dmreg.com/06I4aK Read more.

Chicago Speakeasy is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

25. Chicago Speakeasy

7.3
1520 Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA
Steakhouse · Oak Park · 33 tips and reviews
Gateway Market & Cafe is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

26. Gateway Market & Cafe

8.8
2002 Woodland Ave (at MLK Pkwy), Des Moines, IA
Grocery Store · Sherman Hill · 104 tips and reviews
Cafe di Scala is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

27. Cafe di Scala

644 18th St (at Woodland Ave.), Des Moines, IA
Italian Restaurant · Sherman Hill · 17 tips and reviews
Gusto Pizza Co. is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

28. Gusto Pizza Co.

8.6
1905 Ingersoll Ave (at MLK Pkwy), Des Moines, IA
Pizzeria · Sherman Hill · 67 tips and reviews
Gino's is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

29. Gino's

2809 6th Ave (New York Ave.), Des Moines, IA
Italian Restaurant · Highland Park · 9 tips and reviews
Proof is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

30. Proof

8.8
1301 Locust St (at 13th St), Des Moines, IA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Downtown Des Moines · 34 tips and reviews
South Union Bread Company is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

31. South Union Bread Company

9.0
1007 Locust St, Des Moines, IA
Sandwich Spot · Downtown Des Moines · 25 tips and reviews
Centro is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

32. Centro

9.1
1011 Locust St (at 10th St.), Des Moines, IA
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Des Moines · 98 tips and reviews

Juice MagazineJuice Magazine: Voted #1 in the Top 100 Restaurants in central Iowa. Read why the Italian restaurant tops the list: http://dmreg.com/khZNPe Read more.

801 Chop House is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

33. 801 Chop House

9.1
801 Grand Ave #200, Des Moines, IA
Steakhouse · Downtown Des Moines · 29 tips and reviews

34. Django

210 10th St (btwn Walnut St & Mulberry St), Des Moines, IA
French Restaurant · Downtown Des Moines · 55 tips and reviews

Juice MagazineJuice Magazine: Looking for unpretentious French food? Try the duck fat fries or weekend brunch (You can BYO champagne) http://dmreg.com/gBnHpO Read more.

Raccoon River Brewing Company is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

35. Raccoon River Brewing Company

200 10th St (at Mulberry St.), Des Moines, IA
Brewery · Downtown Des Moines · 55 tips and reviews
Kirkwood Lounge is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

36. Kirkwood Lounge

400 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA
Bar · Downtown Des Moines · 22 tips and reviews

37. Splash Seafood Bar & Grill

8.3
303 Locust St (at 3rd St.), Des Moines, IA
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Des Moines · 36 tips and reviews

Juice MagazineJuice Magazine: Try the oyster bar for a more casual alternative to the upscale restaurant: http://dmreg.com/APplqz Read more.

The Royal Mile is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

38. The Royal Mile

8.6
210 4th St (btw Walnut & Court), Des Moines, IA
Pub · Downtown Des Moines · 94 tips and reviews
Dos Rios Cantina & Tequila Lounge is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

39. Dos Rios Cantina & Tequila Lounge

316 Court Ave (at 4th St), Des Moines, IA
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Des Moines · 64 tips and reviews
Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Company is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

40. Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Company

8.5
309 Court Ave, Des Moines, IA
Brewery · Downtown Des Moines · 110 tips and reviews
Iowa Machine Shed is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

41. Iowa Machine Shed

8.4
11151 Hickman Rd (at NW 111th St), Urbandale, IA
American Restaurant · 79 tips and reviews
Sbrocco is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

42. Sbrocco

208 Court Ave, Des Moines, IA
Wine Bar · Downtown Des Moines · 16 tips and reviews
High Life Lounge is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

43. High Life Lounge

8.8
200 SW 2nd St (at Market St.), Des Moines, IA
Bar · Downtown Des Moines · 86 tips and reviews
Zombie Burger + Drink Lab is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

44. Zombie Burger + Drink Lab

8.8
300 E Grand Ave (at E 4th St), Des Moines, IA
Burger Joint · East Village · 319 tips and reviews
Open Sesame is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

45. Open Sesame

8.2
313 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA
Middle Eastern Restaurant · East Village · 27 tips and reviews
Alba Restaurant is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

46. Alba Restaurant

8.5
524 E 6th St, Des Moines, IA
New American Restaurant · East Village · 33 tips and reviews
The Continental Lounge is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

47. The Continental Lounge

7.3
428 E Locust St (btw E 4th & 5th St), Des Moines, IA
Wine Bar · East Village · 37 tips and reviews
Miyabi 9 is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

48. Miyabi 9

8.5
512 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA
Sushi Restaurant · East Village · 31 tips and reviews
Mojo's is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

49. Mojo's

6163 NW 86th St (at NW 62nd), Johnston, IA
American Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews
Mullets Restaurant is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

50. Mullets Restaurant

8.7
1300 SE 1st St, Des Moines, IA
American Restaurant · 88 tips and reviews
Thai Flavors is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

51. Thai Flavors

8.0
1254 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA
Thai Restaurant · Capitol Park · 34 tips and reviews
Tumea & Sons is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

52. Tumea & Sons

8.3
1501 SE 1st St, Des Moines, IA
Italian Restaurant · 24 tips and reviews
Skip's is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

53. Skip's

7.9
4000 Fleur Dr (at Watrous), Des Moines, IA
American Restaurant · 26 tips and reviews
Baratta's is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

54. Baratta's

8.4
2320 South Union St (at Kirkwood Ave), Des Moines, IA
Italian Restaurant · Indianola Hills · 18 tips and reviews
Francie's Bar & Grill is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

55. Francie's Bar & Grill

8.4
2100 Wakonda View Dr, Des Moines, IA
American Restaurant · 38 tips and reviews
Mandarin Grill & Sushi Bar is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

56. Mandarin Grill & Sushi Bar

8.2
1250 NW 128th St Ste 100 (at University Ave.), Clive, IA
Sushi Restaurant · 24 tips and reviews
Trostel's Dish is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

57. Trostel's Dish

8.3
12851 University Ave, Clive, IA
Tapas Restaurant · 25 tips and reviews
Fire Creek Grill is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

58. Fire Creek Grill

7.5
800 S 50th St (at Mills Civic), West Des Moines, IA
American Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

59. Tursi's Latin King

8.1
2200 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA
Italian Restaurant · 27 tips and reviews

Juice MagazineJuice Magazine: Excellent service at this east-side institution landed it at the #2 spot on the Top 100 Restaurants list. Read more: http://dmreg.com/IChfDv Read more.

Johnny's Italian Steakhouse is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

60. Johnny's Italian Steakhouse

7.2
6800 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA
Steakhouse · 25 tips and reviews
The Home Plate Diner is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

61. The Home Plate Diner

7.2
304 E 30th Street (Walnut), Des Moines, IA
American Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews
Okoboji Grill is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

62. Okoboji Grill

6050 SE 14th St, Des Moines, IA
American Restaurant · South Park · 13 tips and reviews
Ranallo's on 3rd is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

63. Ranallo's on 3rd

417 SW 3rd St, Ankeny, IA
Italian Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews

64. Yanni's Grill

3160 8th St SW, Altoona, IA
Mediterranean Restaurant · 1 tip
Triple Crown Buffet-Prairie Meadows is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

65. Triple Crown Buffet-Prairie Meadows

5.3
1 Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona, IA
Diner · 8 tips and reviews

66. Goldie's Ice Cream Shoppe

8.5
304 W 2nd St (at S West St.), Prairie City, IA
Ice Cream Parlor · 17 tips and reviews

Juice MagazineJuice Magazine: 25 miles outside of Des Moines and voted #4 in the Top 100 Restaurants, the small town eatery has sweets in its name, but try the breaded pork tenderloin: http://dmreg.com/8GwFJw Read more.

Poppy's Cafe is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

67. Poppy's Cafe

124 N Walnut St, Colfax, IA
Café · 2 tips and reviews

68. The Cinder House

116 W Jefferson St, Prairie City, IA
American Restaurant · 1 tip
Hickory Park Restaurant Co. is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

69. Hickory Park Restaurant Co.

8.9
1404 S Duff Ave (at SE 16th St.), Ames, IA
BBQ Joint · South Ames Business · 91 tips and reviews

70. Pazzesco Italian Chophouse

6008 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA
Italian Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews
The Café is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

71. The Café

9.5
2616 Northridge Pkwy, Ames, IA
Café · Somerset · 73 tips and reviews
Friedrichs Coffee is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

72. Friedrichs Coffee

7.4
4126 University Ave (Uptown Shopping Center), Des Moines, IA
Coffee Shop · Drake · 7 tips and reviews
Bruegger's is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

73. Bruegger's

8.1
3730 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA
Bagel Shop · North of Grand · 12 tips and reviews
Canton Express is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

74. Canton Express

501 Locust St Ste 215, Des Moines, IA
Asian Restaurant · Downtown Des Moines · 17 tips and reviews

75. The Wine Experience

Yonkers (Jordan Creek Town Center), West Des Moines, IA
Wine Bar · 7 tips and reviews

Bailey B.Bailey Brady: Their selection of cab sauv is real deece

El Bait Shop is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

76. El Bait Shop

9.3
200 SW 2nd St (at Market St), Des Moines, IA
Pub · Downtown Des Moines · 126 tips and reviews
Blue Moon Piano Bar is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

77. Blue Moon Piano Bar

7.1
5485 Mills Civic Pkwy (West Glen Town Center), West Des Moines, IA
Piano Bar · 31 tips and reviews
Historic Valley Junction Foundation is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

78. Historic Valley Junction Foundation

8.4
5th St., West Des Moines, IA
Historic and Protected Site · 10 tips and reviews

79. Alba Restaurant

8.5
524 E 6th St, Des Moines, IA
New American Restaurant · East Village · 33 tips and reviews

Desarae V.Desarae Veit: Tiramisu martini.. Nothing like it. Deliciousness. It's desert in liquid form. Yummmmmy.

Hessen Haus is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

80. Hessen Haus

8.7
101 4th St (at Vine St.), Des Moines, IA
German Restaurant · Downtown Des Moines · 88 tips and reviews
Granite City Food & Brewery is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

81. Granite City Food & Brewery

12801 University Ave (at NW 128th St), Clive, IA
Brewery · 66 tips and reviews
Buffalo Wild Wings is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

82. Buffalo Wild Wings

7.2
4345 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA
Wings Joint · 49 tips and reviews
Chicken Coop Sports Bar & Grill is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

83. Chicken Coop Sports Bar & Grill

7.1
1960 Grand Ave (at EP True Pkwy), West Des Moines, IA
Sports Bar · 40 tips and reviews
Nightingale Cocktail is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

84. Nightingale Cocktail

7.1
435 E Grand Ave (E 5th St), Des Moines, IA
Night Club · East Village · 18 tips and reviews
Vincenzo's Ristorante is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

85. Vincenzo's Ristorante

8.2
808 P St (btwn 8th & 9th St.), Lincoln, NE
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Lincoln · 15 tips and reviews

86. Vincenzo's Ristorante

8.2
808 P St (btwn 8th & 9th St.), Lincoln, NE
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Lincoln · 15 tips and reviews

Meranda S.Meranda Skolaut: Chicken Soto.... to die for!

Heroes is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

87. Heroes

6.2
216 Court Ave Fl 2 (at 3rd St), Des Moines, IA
Karaoke Bar · Downtown Des Moines · 27 tips and reviews

88. Four Seasons Hotel Austin

8.7
98 San Jacinto Blvd (at E Cesar Chavez St), Austin, TX
Hotel · Downtown Austin · 78 tips and reviews

Kris H.Kris H.: Predictably nice rooms; corner suites are great; small bathrooms even there for FSH. Crowded pool, but then it's Austin in August. Helpful conierges.

89. Restaurant Blanc

7.0
C. Nord, 2, Girona, Catalunya
Mediterranean Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews

CiarraiCiarrai: Excellent service, superb food, friendly atmosphere & most importantly, all in available in English :)

Wine Styles is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

90. Wine Styles

7.8
5515 Mills Civic Pkwy (West Glen Town Center), West Des Moines, IA
Wine Store · 11 tips and reviews
Saraj is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

91. Saraj

1300 50th St, West Des Moines, IA
Eastern European Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews
Whole Foods Market is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

92. Whole Foods Market

8.7
4100 University Ave (42nd St), West Des Moines, IA
Grocery Store · 35 tips and reviews
The Hideout is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

93. The Hideout

3535 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA
Bar · 1 tip

94. The Hideout

3535 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA
Bar · 1 tip

Desarae V.Desarae Veit: Cute little bar, it's hidden inside the valley west inn... So aptly named the hide out. This bar has multiple tvs, offers a banquet venue for rental, catering, and a pool table!!

Town Center East Apartments is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

95. Town Center East Apartments

5465 Mills Civic Pkwy (West Glen Town Center), West Des Moines, IA
Apartment or Condo · No tips or reviews
Tacopocalypse is one of Eat Drink and be merry.

96. Tacopocalypse

407 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA
Taco Restaurant · East Village · 47 tips and reviews