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Bauder Pharmacy
Cheese Shop
Mr Bibbs
B & B Grocery & Deli
Flying Mango
Mi Patria
Proof
Flemings Prime Steakhouse
Le’s Chinese Barbque
Angry Goldfish
Skips
Aposto
Clyde’s Fine Diner
Harbinger
Fresko
Stuffed Olive
Cheese Bar
Zombie Burger
El Bait Shop
Breakfast Club
Thelma’s Treats
Gazali’s
La Mie Bakery
St Kilda’s
Portofino
Kue’d
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All Area Restaurants With Details
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Rating On 1-5 Scale
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Type Of Cuisine
Address
Phone
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Location Within State
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Bauder Pharmacy
4
inexpensive
soda fountain
3802 Ingersoll Ave
515/255-1124
peach ice cream
green river or lime phosphate
cherry coke
hot reuben
Roosevelt special sandwich
sundaes
s central
Machine Shed
4
moderate
american
11151 Hickman Rd Urbandale IA
515/270-6818
pork chops
pie
chocolate raspberry cake
chicken fried steak
chicken pot pie
prime rib
s central
El Bait Shop
4
moderate
american
200 SW 2nd
515/280-1965
bacon wrapped tater tots
chicken pot pie
wings
velvet elvis dip
broasted chicken
cheeseburger
fish tacos
sweet potato fries
jalapeno beer
s central
Mr Bibbs
4
inexpensive
american
2705 6th Ave
515/243-0929
deluxe tenderloin
onion rings
italian hero
shakes
catfish
s central
B&B Grocery
4
inexpensive
grocery & deli
2001 SE 6th
515/243-7607
dads killer sandwich
tenderloin
quadzilla
deep fried bacon
s central
Flying Mango
5
moderate
american
4345 Hickman Rd
515/255-4111
red beans and rice
great smoked catfish cakes
brisket
sausage sandwich
baby back ribs
wings
redneck surf and turf
cajun chicken
collard greens
corn bread
sweet potato pancakes
s central
Mi Patria
5
inexpensive
equadorian
1410 22nd
515/222-2755
frittata con mote
picadillo de hornado
empanadas
plantains
salsa de aji verde
tortilla de yuca or de verde
ceviche mixto
arroz con pollo
patacons con queso
s central
Proof
4
moderate
american
1301 Locust
515/244-0655
lamb burger
beet salad
sea bass
pork ragu w/gnocchi
two way chicken
red drum
s central
Le’s Chinese Barbeque
4
moderate
chinese
1600 2nd Ave
515/244-6111
house special fried rice
bbq pork noodle soup
wings
roast duck soup
whole roast pig
roast duck
s central
Cheese Shop
5
moderate
cheese
833 42nd St
515/528-8181
toastie grilled cheese
meat & cheese board
pate
marcona almonds
fig jam
royal sandwich
quince paste
s central
Flemings Prime Steakhouse
4
expensive
steakhouse
150 S Jordan Creek Pkwy
515/457-2916
lava cake
wedge salad
onion rings
filet mignon
bone in ribeye
prime rib
s central
Gazali’s
4
inexpensive
mediterranean
1205 25th
515/309-9167
chicken shawarma
spicy lamb gyro
baklava
jalapeno artichoke chicken shawarma wrap
mamas fries
babaganoush
falafel pita
lentil soup
baba ganoush
gyro rice
s central
Wasabi Chi
4
moderate
sushi
5418 Douglas Ave
515/528-8208
marilyn monroll
miso soup
shrimp rangoon
spicy thai spring rolls
green peace roll
king crab crunch roll
falafel pita
lentil soup
s central
Tacos Mariana’s
4
inexpensive
mexican
1305 University Ave
515/288-1499
guacamole
vegetarian gorditas
chicken tacos
papusa
carne asada
refried beans
salsa
s central
Drake University Library Cafe
4
moderate
american
3506 University Ave
515/255-0433
hummus melt
corned beef
burgers
french dip
breakfast burrito
mimosa
reuben
s central
Graziono Brothers
4
moderate
deli
1601 S Union
515/244-7103
capicola
meatballs
italian sausage
prosciutto
salumeria
garlic sausage
bada bing sub
s central
Tacos La Barca
4
inexpensive
mexican
1424 E Ovid
515/473-2666
barbacoa tacos
pork burrito
birria tacos
carne asada
quesadillas
al pastor
s central
Angry Goldfish
4
moderate
american
2301 SW 9th St
515/288-2358
AG burger
truffle parmesan Fries
boursin burger
pulled pork
bacon mac n cheese
warm bacon salad
s central
Skips
4
moderate
american
4000 Fleur Dr
515/287-1820
steak sandwich
chicken deburgo
pasta carbonara
jalapeno shrimp
bowtie creole
blackened chicken pasta
chinese chicken salad
pork tenderloin
walleye
seafood chicken
pork shank
ribeye
s central
Stuffed Olive
5
moderate
tapas
208 3rd St
515/243-4456
chicken skewers
bruschetta
stuffed mushrooms
mini chimis
crab rangoon
nashville hot chickern
risotto croquettes
bourbon meatballs
cheesy artichoke dip
grilled salmon tacos
seared ahi tuna
s central
Fresko
4
expensive
american
909 Locust St Ste 103
515/630-7009
short rib pappardelle or tacos
fish tacos
beets & goat cheese salad
lobster roll
lobster ravioli
golden dragon noodles
achiote chicken tacos
portobello burger
wings
s central
Harbinger
4
moderate
american
2724 Ingersoll Ave
515/244-1314
steamed buns
basic bird
duck egg
scallops
ribs
tapioca pecorino fritters
squash blossom rangoon
pork belly
heritage chicken
s central
Clydes Fine Diner
5
moderate
diner
111 E Grand Ave Ste 111
515/243-3686
fried green tomato BLT
mushroom pasta
nashville hot chicken
gyro sausage
mussels
wild boar ragu
fries
caesar brussel sprouts
crab louie salad
NY strip
bang bang potatoes
summer gnocchi
pork loin sandwich
s central
Aposto
4
expensive
mediterranean
644 18th St
515/244-1353
lamb osso bucco
mussels
cavatelli
walnut cake
NY strip
duck confit
bone marrow
asparagus & goat cheese soup
blue crab gnocchi
potato aligote
gazpacho
beautiful mansion setting
s central
Tumea & Sons
4
moderate
italian
1501 SE 1st St
515/282-7976
lemon chicken
veal marsala
cavatelli
chicken diablo
toasted ravioli
chicken asiago
spicy shrimp pasta
house dressing
chicken saltimbocca
s central
Cheese Bar
5
moderate
cheese shop
2925 Ingersoll Ave Ste 1
515/277-7828
smorgasbord
mac n cheese
la quercia sandwich
grilled cheese sandwich
preserved lemon salad
corned beef sandwich
cheese curds
royal sandwich
banh mi
spanish grilled cheese
s central
Zombie Burger
4
moderate
american
300 E Grand Ave
515/244-9292
stuntman mikes chicken sandwich
trailer trash burger
undead elvis
raygun
juan of the dead
flamethrower
s central
Flame Cantina
4
moderate
mexican
1315 SW Oralabor Rd Ankeny IA
515/963-7715
quesabirria tacos
mango shrimp tacos
costeno burrito
chipotle honey lime shrimp bowl
burrito bowl
salsa
enchiladas
hibiscus margarita
s central
Thelma’s Treats
5
inexpensive
ice cream sandwiches
2323 Hubbel Ave
515/343-7388
chocolate chip ice cream sandwich w/chocolate ice cream
smores
peanut butter
birthday cake
cayenne chocolate
s central
Gazali’s
4
moderate
greek
15700 Hickman Rd ste 110 Clive IA
515/309-9167
gyro
jalapeno artichoke chicken shawarma wrap
mama’s fries
regular or garlic chicken shawarma
baklava
gyro salad
greek salad
falafel wrap or salad
hummus
chicken shawarma salad
vegan burger
s central
La Mie Bakery
4
moderate
breakfast/bakery
841 42nd St
515/255-1625
french toast
scrambles
french ham sandwich
honey latte
quiche
cream danish
pizza
pecan roll
egg avocado croissant
macarons
soups
s central
PerKup
4
moderate
breakfast/american
2700 University Ave West Des Moines
515/270-1466
great biscuits & gravy w/hash browns
strawberry stuffed french toast
mama mia omelette
chicken salad sandwich
revenge burger
corned beef hash
the jake w/bacon
coffee
fried egg sandwich
macchiato
turkey sausage
s central
St Kilda Bakery & Cafe
4
moderate
breakfast/american
300 SW 5th St
515/369-7854
avocado toast w/poached egg
full eggs
cubano
mushroom toast
salmon club
salmon $ eggs
big aussie breakfast
huevos rancheros
veggie sandwich
s central
Tupelo Honey Cafe
4
moderate
southern
665 Grand Ave Ste 100
515/513-5922
sriracha honey chicken & waffles
fried chicken
bourbon peppercorn meatloaf
blackened mahi w/creole butter
shrimp po boy
fried green tomatoes
fried wings
blackened catfish
fried pork chops
cauliflower bites
roast beef debris nachos
tupelo shrimp
shrimp & grits
fried pickles
s central
Portofino
4
moderate
italian
711 S Ankeny Blvd
515/630-0182
veal piccata
pasta combo
chicken or shrimp florentine
sausage calzone
chicken damibianca
pasta alla rustico
pasta fagioli soup
mozzarella cheese sticks
s central
Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Co
4
moderate
brewpub
309 Court Ave
515/282-2739
iowa chop
bbq chicken pizza
graziano pizza
jambalaya
wings
cabco sandwich
cinnamon rolls
biscuits & gravy
sirloin
fish n chips
chicken sandwich
coleslaw
s central
Kue’d
5
moderate
BBQ
245 E Hickman Rd
515/987-4972
great turkey breast
mac n cheese
burnt ends
ribs
brisket
tater casserole
pickles
mashed potatoes
sow money/ little kick sauce
s central