3 Best American Restaurants in Des Moines, IA

“The Iowa Taproom is a Historic, industrial haunt with over 100 regional craft beers & locally sourced New American fare. They support the growing culture of variety, creativity, and perfection in Iowa beer, and they also keep all of Iowa, from the farms to small towns and bigger cities. Their menu has unique Iowan-inspired selections and American favorites, including Iowa Chops, Morning Farm Burger, Hand-Breaded Pork Tenderloins, Iowa Ham Balls, and more. They salute the famous Iowa work ethic and seek to recognize their state's heritage through the reuse of historical elements in their décor, including an 1880s bar counter salvaged from a Jewell restaurant, reclaimed barn wood, historic species, tile, machinery parts, salvaged furniture and more. The restaurant has 99 taps from over 30 Iowa breweries. Their unique Iowan-motivated choices and American ideals include Iowa Chops, Morning farm burger, hand-breaded pork tenderloins, Iowa pork balls, chick wings, etc. If you want to rent a private room, The Iowa Taproom has multiple event spaces to hold groups of 25 to 180. Wings, Cheese, Steak Egg Rolls, and Taproom Poppers are highly recommended dishes.”

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“Bubba offers chef-driven comfort food complemented by craft cocktails, microbrews, and wines. They provide Southern favorites and an extensive array of whiskies in a relaxed, stylish setting with a patio. Bubba is motivated by the family meals Christopher experienced in childhood, and the menu is spread to every corner of the cooking South. Their Southern cuisine is comfortable, accessible, and feels like home, and it is best spent with family and great companions; when it came time to give a Southern comfort cuisine concept a name, Bubba just fit. The Bubba team is committed to producing a little Dixie to Des Moines with classics like shrimp and grits, PO' boys, fried green tomatoes, meatloaf, and fried chicken. The restaurant specializes in Southern ideals and classic cocktails. Bubba gives a menu assured to please everyone nothing, where you hang your hat. Catering services are available. They offer free parking.”

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“Americana teams is proud to serve more amazing Omaha Black Angus beef, an essential Omaha source from a few select products from a regional farm outside the Omaha neighborhood. Their menu has something for everyone, from traditional steak house and contemporary Americana to signature share plates and plenty of dishes. Guests can also stop for the bombshell brunch, which offers 30 different items, a grilled cheese station, and a potato bar. In the restaurant, every steak is hand-cut in-house and aged 30-40 days for ultimate quality and tenderness. They have a luxurious private party room that can behold 10 to 175 visitors for any of your occasions; it has individual dining choices for large groups celebrating or coming in for business. Americana's well-known Nashville hot tenders are house brine and flour seasoning, served Nashville warm style, pickle chips, and garlic ranch. Gift Cards are also available. Americana is a kid-friendly restaurant.”

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