Eat, drink and play locally.

Des Moines Alive helps you find and share the best locally owned places in Des Moines. If you usually visit chains and franchises, we have those too, but we're going to do our best to convert you to local connoisseurs like us!

Latest Additions

BUBBAH gave Kung Fu Tap & Taco 3 Stars

Usally pretty good was there sat may 13 The bartender busting her ass trying to sevre the bar alone around 40 people there This place is a gold mine but only if you can sell people Owner needs to wak... (see full review)

jen29p gave Ranallo's on 3rd 5 Stars

"THE" best steak I have had in the Des Moines area in the 5 years that I have lived here!! It was that good!! The service was excellent! The food = AMAZING! I had the beef tenderloin with Deburgo.... (see full review)

Tom Moreland gave Big Steer Restaurant & Lounge 5 Stars

I can't agree less with some of these comments, the positive ones are truly on target. I have been eating here for 20 years and I have NEVER had a bad meal. There prime rib is the best in Iowa, it i... (see full review)

Alex gave Jade Garden 1 Star

I ordered garlic chicken had to microwave it chicken was not even cooked just imagine if i would have not checked it don't know where you find your cooks but get new ones when i left two of your emplo... (see full review)

Anon gave Luna Bistro 1 Star

mediocre food, final bill came back higher then agreed upon for catering.

Jeff gave Jade Garden 1 Star

Food was nasty and overpriced.

james gave Funny Bone Comedy Club 1 Star

Gr8 headliner (Etta May) LMAO. Management/owner, bouncer, bartenter & waitress = Grade F
All of the above lack professionalism & customer service. The bartender/waitress had an attitude from the wo... (see full review)

 

Status Updates

Fong's: Pizza! 1. Classic Pepperoni 2. Bacon & Mushroom on House 3. Cheese on Thai Peanut 4. Black Olive & Green Pepper... http://t.co/ZBle5

Gray's Lake: Eclipse! An annular eclipse is coming this weekend. We're not in the zone to see it completely, but from 7:22 to... http://t.co/BWJutU7s