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The Standard

The Standard

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Bar and Tapas Restaurant$$$$
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
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  • Juice Magazine
    Juice MagazineJuly 15, 2013
    On Monday nights, martinis drop to $4. The bar also does a martini tour, so if you try them all (not in one night), you earn a free martini glass. Read more
  • Josh K.
    Josh KnudsonJune 5, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    On Monday and Tuesday nights there is only one person working. If its busy, you can't expect table service.. Please don't be so quick to bad mouth a business, be more observant.. Thanks!
  • Nicole W.
    Nicole WilkeMay 24, 2012
    We actually had great service here tonight, and got to see the end of The High Crest's set. Crab cakes are definitely a must-try
  • Dustin E.
    Dustin EickJuly 18, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Sounds like Brett g is a bitch so the bartenders picked up on his attitude. It was busy as hell, try knowing the names of bartenders n being polite, asshole.
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    M HMarch 7, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Blue cheese olives in a beefeater martini
  • Benjamin W.
    Benjamin WilliamsMay 18, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Love the Blueberry Splash Martini. Like Adventure? Try the Boston Tea Party!
  • Justin
    JustinAugust 29, 2012
    The Blackened Chicken Sandwich. Very good. Fries....not so much
  • Angi G.
    Angi G.May 3, 2012
    Try the Fruit Loops martini...Amazing!!!
  • Carol
    CarolNovember 8, 2012
    The Spring Green Salad is great!
  • Dustin E.
    Dustin EickOctober 17, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Eat the club sandwich, it's amazing!
  • Chuck R.
    Chuck RiceOctober 7, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    Awesome karaoke with chuxx on Thursday
  • John R. S.
    John R. StokkaFebruary 29, 2012
    The crab cake I awesome!
  • Desarae V.
    Desarae VeitMay 13, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Try a sample size martini.
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    Gach BothMay 7, 2015
    All the Martinis
  • Brett W.
    Brett WilkinOctober 21, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Neon parties
  • Tom W.
    Tom WheelerMarch 22, 2012
    Crystal is the best server ever!!!
  • Gach B.heart icon on user image
    Gach BothMay 7, 2015
    I miss this place
  • JOHN L.
    JOHN LUKEJune 9, 2013
    Love thus place!!
  • Denisa T.heart icon on user image
    Denisa TopicMarch 9, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the crab cakes!
  • Angel K.heart icon on user image
    Angel KingApril 10, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Lobster Bisque soup.. Ammmmazing!
  • Kevin R.
    Kevin RutanAugust 24, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Madhouse 2-for-1 bottles??? yes please
  • Grant W.
    Grant WilliamsMarch 17, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Ask Cali about the reach around special
  • Damien S.
    Damien SzandorJune 25, 2012
    If ur a dude wearin a tank top u can't come in.
  • Michael H.
    Michael HockenberryApril 24, 2013
    The party is in the back
  • Alicia K.
    Alicia KDecember 16, 2012
    When a patron orders a gin martini, the bartender should not assume the patron wants it dirty. Only make it dirty when asked...
  • Caitlin L.
    Caitlin LeeheyMay 11, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Drink Madhouse Beer
  • Jill C.
    Jill CollinsApril 17, 2012
    Horrible service. Took like 20 minutes just to get noticed that we were there and we had to move to the bar to get service. Ran out of a special. Overall -- SUCKS.
  • Brett G.
    Brett GwinnJuly 4, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    I didn't pay $5 cover for a way inflated bar tab and terrible service both upstairs and down - straighten it out gentlemen
  • Joel P.heart icon on user image
    Joel PattonDecember 9, 2013
    Brett g is a douche
  • Ronnie C.
    Ronnie CarterJuly 4, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    Mayer of the babylon
  • Paige B.
    Paige BurchsteadApril 18, 2012
    Absolutely awful service. Extremely disorganized.
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The Standard
208 3rd St (at Court Ave)
Des Moines, IA 50309
United States
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The Standard is Des Moines' new premiere Happy Hour establishment located in the 3rd and Court District. We offer a delicious Artisan Sandwich and large portion Tapas menu to the Downtown business districts and inhabitants all day for the lunch and dinner hour.
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Permanently closed (Show more)
  • Mon–Fri
    • 11:00 AM–2:00 AM
  • Sat
    • 5:00 PM–Midnight
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(515) 243-4456
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@thestandarddsm
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Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
No
Music
Live Music
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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