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All-time favs in USA
The Keg Stand is one of All-time favs in USA.

1. The Keg Stand

7.1
3530 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA
Bar · 50 tips and reviews
Ohana Steakhouse is one of All-time favs in USA.

2. Ohana Steakhouse

8.8
2900 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA
Japanese Restaurant · 26 tips and reviews

Matt H.Matt H: So much food! This place is delicious! Get the scallops and panga! (Filet mignon and calamari is really good too though.) Make sure you asked for your rice to be fried!

Wellman's Pub & Rooftop is one of All-time favs in USA.

3. Wellman's Pub & Rooftop

7.6
597 Market St (at Mills Civic Pkwy), West Des Moines, IA
Pub · 62 tips and reviews

Juice MagazineJuice Magazine: In the Village of Ponderosa, enjoy a cocktail at the sleek bar or on the rooftop patio. Wellman's and its Ingersoll bar by the same name were voted 5th in our reader-determined Top 50 Bars. Read more.

Prairie Meadows is one of All-time favs in USA.

4. Prairie Meadows

7.4
1 Prairie Meadows Dr (at Adventureland Dr), Altoona, IA
Casino · 50 tips and reviews
Prairie Meadows is one of All-time favs in USA.

5. Prairie Meadows

7.4
1 Prairie Meadows Dr (at Adventureland Dr), Altoona, IA
Casino · 50 tips and reviews

Hilary H.Hilary Henak: Hear the hooves pounding and feel your heart race while watching thoroughbred and quarter horses cross the finish line. Enjoy the indoor/outdoor atmosphere while enjoying some delicious food.

Pho 888 is one of All-time favs in USA.

6. Pho 888

7.0
1512 2nd Ave., Des Moines, IA
Vietnamese Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews
The Riverwalk Hub is one of All-time favs in USA.

7. The Riverwalk Hub

7.5
215 Water St (Court Ave.), Des Moines, IA
Coffee Shop · Downtown Des Moines · 13 tips and reviews
El Bait Shop is one of All-time favs in USA.

8. El Bait Shop

9.3
200 SW 2nd St (at Market St), Des Moines, IA
Pub · Downtown Des Moines · 126 tips and reviews

EsquireEsquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Get a pint from the wall of taps and marvel at the shrine to professional wrestling. We did. Read more.