#1

Drake Diner American, Diner, Fast Food 1111 25th Street, Des Moines (515) 277-1111  We ate at the Drake Diner 9/25/04 for dinner and went back for lunch 9/26/04 because our food was so good. Service was excellent and the food was wonderful. We sat out on the porch the first time and inside the second day...both were fine. They were...

#2

Two Girls One Cup Deli/Sandwich/Subs, Fast Food 3705 Ingersoll Avenue, Jovphglrzazhh, Des Moines (515) 274-1208  My experiences at Manhattan Deli have all been fantastic, I go about once a week and my boyfriend goes more often than that. It drives me crazy when someone writes a scathing review that I know is not true. Manhattan deli is a family-run local busi...

#3

Big Daddy's Barbeque Barbecue 1000 East 14th Street, Des Moines (515) 262-0352  This was one of my favorite Barbecue restaurants as a kid. They have a huge array of hot sauces includes Big Daddy's famous sauce that's hot enough to put a man in the hospital, literally. They do a contest with the sauce, if you can finish a pulled ...

#4	The Grill American, Cafe 6111 Fleur Dr, Des Moines (515) 287-2032  Excellent value for the money... You have to try the lunch buffet... So many selections so go there hungry.

#5

Baratta's Restaurant Italian, Pizzeria 2320 South Union Street, Des Moines (515) 243-4516  A little overrated. They recently raised prices quite a bit and their food didn't improve w/ increase. Pizza a little greasy. Not real kid friendly - not a lot for them to see/do. Sandwiches were ok, but nothing to brag about. Not my favorite southsi...