The Highest-Rated Places to Eat in the Des Moines Area [GALLERY]

The Highest-Rated Places to Eat in the Des Moines Area [GALLERY]

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Check out one of these great places to eat during your next trip to Des Moines!

Using Google Reviews, we put together a list of the highest-rated restaurants, cafes, coffee shops, bakeries, delis, ice cream shops, and more in Des Moines, as well as surrounding cities. These are the eateries that have at least 100 reviews and a rating of 4.7-stars or higher on Google:

*Top-rated restaurants in cities surrounding Des Moines can be found at the end of the gallery*

The Highest-Rated Places to Eat in Des Moines (UPDATED 10/21/26)

Using Google Reviews, we put together a list of the highest-rated restaurants, cafes, coffee shops, bakeries, delis, ice cream shops, and more in Des Moines, as well as surrounding cities. These are the eateries that have at least 100 reviews and a rating of 4.7-stars or higher on Google:

Gallery Credit: Courtlin

Top Restaurants in Surrounding Areas

Ankeny

Clive

Johnston

Norwalk

  • Mullets
    • 1951 E 18th St, Norwalk
    • 4.7-star rating on Google (477 reviews)
  • Wendy's Ice Cream Shop
    • 1043 Sunset Dr, Norwalk
    • 4.7-star rating on Google (353 reviews)

Pleasant Hill

  • Over the Top Ice Cream
    • 955 NE 56th St, Pleasant Hill
    • 4.7-star rating on Google (799 reviews)
  • Bubbies BBQ
    • 1225 Copper Creek Dr, Pleasant Hill
    • 4.7-star rating on Google (227 reviews)

Urbandale

Waukee

West Des Moines

Windsor Heights

Des Moines Gallery Information

Graziano Brothers

  • 1601 S Union St, Des Moines
  • 4.9-star rating on Google (1,566 reviews)

Cowboy Mexican Bar & Grill

  • 1234 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines
  • 4.9-star rating on Google (1,436 reviews)

Maccabee's Kosher Deli

  • 1150 Polk Blvd, Des Moines
  • 4.9-star rating on Google (423 reviews)

Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe

  • 300 SW 5th St, Des Moines
  • 4.9-star rating on Google (369 reviews)

The Cheese Shop

  • 833 42nd St, Des Moines
  • 4.9-star rating on Google (319 reviews)

Mayalu Coffee

  • 4226 Fleur Dr, Des Moines
  • 4.9-star rating on Google (267 reviews)

El Taco Guapo

  • 3005 Douglas Ave, Des Moines
  • 4.9-star rating on Google (185 reviews)

Habesha Ethio-Eritrean Restaurant

  • 3500 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines
  • 4.9-star rating on Google (104 reviews)

Jungle Tea

  • 2726 Douglas Ave, Des Moines
  • 4.9-star rating on Google (100 reviews)

Simon's

  • 5800 Franklin Ave, Des Moines
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (2,002 reviews)

Lachele's Fine Foods

  • 2716 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (1,353 reviews)

Manhattan Deli

  • 3705 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (1,256 reviews)

The Green Olive

  • 4221 Fleur Dr, Des Moines
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (730 reviews)

Gursha Ethiopian Grill

  • 2316 University Ave, Des Moines
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (568 reviews)

Lucca

  • 420 E Locust St, Des Moines
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (466 reviews)

The Slow Down Coffee Co.

  • 3613 6th Ave, Des Moines
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (456 reviews)

Tullpa Restaurant

  • 3708 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (423 reviews)

Chocolaterie Stam

  • 2814 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (326 reviews)

Palms DSM

  • 1905 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (303 reviews)

Oak Park

  • 3901 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (268 reviews)

Monsterama Pubcade

  • 3108 SW 9th St, Des Moines
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (241 reviews)

Lachele's Fine Foods + The Fitz

  • 3621 6th Ave, Des Moines
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (216 reviews)

Chain & Spoke

  • 515 28th St, Des Moines
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (165 reviews)

Purveyor

  • 505 E Grand Ave, Des Moines
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (136 reviews)

Highland Underground

  • 3614 6th Ave, Des Moines
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (124 reviews)

Masao

  • 512 E Grand Ave, Des Moines
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (123 reviews)

El Bait Shop

  • 200 SW 2nd St, Des Moines
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (3,104 reviews)

Angry Goldfish Pub & Eatery

  • 2301 SW 9th St, Des Moines
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (2,860 reviews)

The Breakfast Club

  • 418 E Grand Ave, Des Moines
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (2,025 reviews)

Lua Brewing

  • 1525 High St, Des Moines
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (1,600 reviews)

Big Grove Brewery & Taproom

  • 555 17th St, Des Moines
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (1,494 reviews)

Skip's

  • 4000 Fleur Dr, Des Moines
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (1,486 reviews)

La Mie Bakery

  • 841 42nd St, Des Moines
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (1,444 reviews)

801 Chophouse

  • 801 Grand Ave, Des Moines
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (1,356 reviews)

Francie's Bar & Grill

  • 2100 Wakonda View Dr, Des Moines
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (1,262 reviews)

The Station On Ingersoll

  • 3124 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (1,172 reviews)

Akebono 515

  • 215 10th St, Des Moines
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (1,444 reviews)

Molly's Cupcakes

  • 215 E 3rd St, Des Moines
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (932 reviews)

Black Cat Ice Cream

  • 1301 Locust St, Des Moines
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (769 reviews)

Sonny's Pizza Bistro

  • 6594 NW 6th Dr, Des Moines
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (766 reviews)

Tacos Degollado

  • 1817 University Ave, Des Moines
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (732 reviews)

B&B Grocery, Meat & Deli

  • 2001 SE 6th St, Des Moines
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (686 reviews)

Harbinger

  • 2724 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (634 reviews)

Zanzibar's Coffee Adventure

  • 2723 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (633 reviews)

Sam's Fine Food & Egg Rolls

  • 3300 SW 9th St, Des Moines
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (620 reviews)

Twisted Bean Coffee Company

  • 4504 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (582 reviews)

Cafe con Leche

  • 2905 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (487 reviews)

Aposto

  • 644 18th St, Des Moines
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (464 reviews)

Early Bird

  • 401 E Court Ave, Des Moines
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (463 reviews)

Maggie's Rumble Room

  • 1430 2nd Ave, Des Moines
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (389 reviews)

The Bartender's Handshake

  • 3615 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (346 reviews)

Faustinos Taqueria

  • 4944 Franklin Ave, Des Moines
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (344 reviews)

El Toreado Mexican Bar & Grill

  • 4521 Fleur Dr, Des Moines
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (344 reviews)

La Cuscatleca South

  • 2580 Fleur Dr, Des Moines
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (309 reviews)

Basil Prosperi

  • 801 Grand Ave, Des Moines
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (208 reviews)

Revival House

  • 316 Court Ave, Des Moines
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (181 reviews)

La Ventanita

  • 3802 6th Ave, Des Moines
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (119 reviews)

Ariyan Sushi & Asian Cuisine

  • 2815 Beaver Ave, Des Moines
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (114 reviews)
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