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Best Restaurants in Des Moines 2008 Guide

Best Restaurants in Des Moines

Congratulations to the following restaurants that were voted by our diners as the Best Restaurants in Des Moines for the year 2008.  Please check out our reviews to see why they were are one of the Top 10 Restaurants in Des Moines. Why not voice your opinion by writing one of your own reviews!

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Best Restaurants in Des Moines 2007

Top 10 Restaurants in Des Moines 2008

#1

Clay's Restaurant

American Traditional
4830 Maple Drive, Des Moines
(515) 262-7520
5   out of 5 stars
 This is one of my husband's favorite restaurants. He likes to meet up with his buddies and have a nice steak and salad. I like Clay's because the ambiance is not like the glaringly bright, noisy, trendy restaurants that are popping up. I enjoy bei...
  
#2

The Mandarin Restaurant

Chinese
3520 Beaver Avenue Suite A, Des Moines
(515) 277-6263
5   out of 5 stars
 Wow. That word sums up the food at the Mandarin. I like to try various Chinese restaurants everywhere I go, and I have never experienced food as delicious as here. The Crab Rangoon is perfect (there is actually crab in it, it isn't just a sweet cr...
  
#3

Two Girls One Cup

Deli/Sandwich/Subs, Fast Food
3705 Ingersoll Avenue,
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(515) 274-1208
5   out of 5 stars
 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...
  
#4

Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Compan

Brewery/Pub/Tavern
309 Court Avenue, Des Moines
(515) 282-2739
5   out of 5 stars
 I am not sure when these people where there last, but I just went and loved it. They have been smoke free since April! The service is above and beyond. Never having to ask for anything. I think our server was a mind reader. She was alway one step ahe...
  
#5

Classic Frozen Custard

Ice Cream/Yogurt Shop
4000 Southeast 14th Street, Des Moines
(515) 287-1194
5   out of 5 stars
 Classic Frozen Custard makes the best ice cream in America. Hands down. I have traveled throughout the country and have not ever been able to equal the amazing taste of their frozen custard. When I was performing in Indianola, my friends and I would ...
  
#6

Wall 2 Wall Mart

Mexican, Seafood, Casual/Family, Fast Food
3308 Indianola Ave, Des Moines
(515) 282-4004
5   out of 5 stars
 Excellent food, lots of choices and everything is very tasty and prepared well and quickly. They have the absolute BEST SALSA in town. They give you three different kinds of Salsa and chips free when you dine in. Try the Giant Burrito! Great lun...
  
#7

801 Chophouse

American, Diner, Steak House, Business Lunch
801 Grand Ave., Des Moines
(515) 288-6000
5   out of 5 stars
 A quality steakhouse which serves food even better than its menu describes. The atmosphere is comparable to any of the finest steakhouses that you may have already visited and the service was spectacular. You need to experience it for yourself!
  
#8

Bordenaro's Pizzeria

Italian, Organic, Pizzeria, Casual/Family
6108 SW 9th Street, Des Moines
(515) 287-1607
5   out of 5 stars
 great food. Gets busy but get served quickley. Never had bad food. There Italian Sausage is the best in town. Must not get it from same place everyone else uses.
  
#9

Buzzard Billys

Cajun/Creole, Casual/Family, Fast Food, Business Lunch
100 Court Avenue, Des Moines
(515) 280-6060
5   out of 5 stars
 I love the diverse food and the atmoshpere is awesome!! The service is never very good but the food makes up for it!!
  
#10

B & B Grocery Meat & Deli

Deli/Sandwich/Subs, Fast Food
2001 Southeast 6th Street, Des Moines
(515) 243-7607
5   out of 5 stars
 My daughter and I visited this deli at an old grocery store and we were shocked at the sandwiches that we ordered. First the atmosphere was very friendly, and then the sandwiches was HUGE and DELICIOUS. I didn't know it was such a big sandwich until ...
  
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