#1

Clay's Restaurant American Traditional 4830 Maple Drive, Des Moines (515) 262-7520  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  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, 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...

#4

Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Compan Brewery/Pub/Tavern 309 Court Avenue, Des Moines (515) 282-2739  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  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  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  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  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  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  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 ...