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Joe wrote a review for Kwong Tung
4:03 pm - May 14, 2008
Their Sweet and Sour Chicken is the BEST in the Des Moines area. No one can beat their sauce! If you order it for dinner it includes vegetables and pineapple. It's Excellent!...
Michelle wrote a review for Grand Piano Bistro
11:43 am - May 12, 2008
Was excited to sample this bit of piano bar/bistro culture in the big DM. Went to dinner (7:30 reservations) this past Saturday night. What a disappointment.
1 - Service. Slow. Turnaround ...
CSue wrote a review for Cafe Su
6:36 pm - May 11, 2008
Can't understand why there are such good reviews. Had lunch there for the 1st time on Saturday. The service was VERY slow. Appetizers were slow to arrive and not worth the wait. I ordered Crab Rag...
son wrote a review for Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
2:03 pm - May 11, 2008
The service is fantastic; however, if I'm paying 120 dollars for two with no wine the service is expected to be excellent. The food was not worth the money and Iowa Beef steakhouse would beat the food...
Melissa wrote a review for Azalea
5:49 am - May 7, 2008
My boyfriend and I have been to Azalea twice, and both visits were pleasant but lacking. The atmosphere is cool, and the wait staff in the dining room is excellent. However, both times the service at ...
Hojo wrote a review for Grand Piano Bistro
8:59 am - May 6, 2008
Went for lunch. Had a prime rib sandwich that was cooked to almost well done! Service was EXTREMELY slow, and we were one of only three occupied tables. Drinks rarely refilled....
Steve wrote a review for Grand Piano Bistro
3:27 pm - May 5, 2008
Just went for drinks and entertainment, so I can't comment on the food. The service was extremely slow, and the drinks were not that good. We went on a Saturday night, so I can understand that it's ...
rpiowa50009 wrote a review for Olympic Flame Restaurant
10:25 pm - May 2, 2008
The place may not be pretty but the food and the service more than make up for it. The menu offers both Greek fare as well as a selection of American style foods. I have eatten dinner at this place ...
rpiowa50009 wrote a review for Miyabi 9
10:01 pm - May 2, 2008
Great food - great service. We are very new to this type of food but the staff was friendly, knowledgable, and patient in helping us determine what to order. We were started off with a light salad. ...
Maren wrote a review for Appare Japanese Steakhouse
2:27 pm - May 1, 2008
Our family LOVES Appare. We have been going there for over a year. In our opinion, the food and service are better than Taki. While we like Taki, I think it has become a trendy "place to see and be...
MsMimi wrote a review for Appare Japanese Steakhouse
4:19 pm - Apr 30, 2008
I am a sushi/sashimi novice so I cannot speak to the quality of either. Our waitress the night we were there was very attentive. The time between appetizers and our entree's was fairly short. I did...
Boscoe wrote a review for Old Chicago
8:59 pm - Apr 29, 2008
I learned a lesson at the Ankeny Old Chicago tonight. My wife and I each ordered a glass of the "house" chardonnay, thinking it would be the most reasonably priced chardonnay on the menu. When the bil...
thomas wrote a review for Nova 10 Cinemas - Des Moines
12:43 am - Apr 29, 2008
nova now has first run movies just to let everyone know....
Chris07gtcs wrote a review for El Rodeo
9:38 am - Apr 27, 2008
Wouldn't be a big loss. Got lunch here about a month ago. None of my crew would do it again. Four guys with iron stomachs and the Iowa meat and potatoes attitude. Toughest chicken chimi I've ever had....
Mitya51 wrote a review for J Benjamin's
11:41 pm - Apr 26, 2008
My wife and I went at the recommendation from 2 different friends so we were expecting it to be great. The main thing that redeemed the place for us was the owner (simon i guess) who bought our brusc...
Pit Mule wrote a review for El Rodeo
3:29 pm - Apr 25, 2008
I notice that El Rodeo on Euclid Has yellow tape on the doors and is closed. What's up???...
Hojo wrote a review for Beaverdale Pizza
8:47 am - Apr 23, 2008
I have ordered pizza from here twice, under the advisement of the des moines alive community. I was sorely disappointed both times. The pizza tastes mostly of dough, with the sauce, cheese and toppi...
Hojo wrote a review for Star Bar
8:45 am - Apr 23, 2008
Poor service when dining here, but the food is superb. The BBQ Chicken Springrolls are possibly my fav app in town. Burgers and sandwiches are good, and the steak salad is perfect.
Th...
Hojo wrote a review for Trostel's Dish
3:58 pm - Apr 22, 2008
For a big group, this is a perfect spot. For a small group, this is a perfect spot. The ability to try multiple menu items and share without seeming weird is a niche that was lacking until Dish and ...
Hojo wrote a review for Tacos Mariana's
3:56 pm - Apr 22, 2008
Best authentic Mexican tacos in town. Extremely fresh, although sometimes slow. Plus the hours are anyone's guess. The burrito platter here is also a steal with rice, beans and a giant burrito smot...
Hojo wrote a review for Shane's Rib Shack
3:54 pm - Apr 22, 2008
The food is plentiful, the employees are actually quite enjoyable and eager to serve you, and the bbq is actually pretty good. Not bad for a chain bbq restaurant...I'd eat here before I'd eat at Famo...
Hojo wrote a review for Sam & Gabe's Italian Bistro
3:53 pm - Apr 22, 2008
Great atmosphere. Great steak. Amazing Italian Nachos. Love when they have live jazz. This is my favorite spot to take a date or sit in the bar before a night out....
Hojo wrote a review for Red Rossa Napoli Pizza
3:52 pm - Apr 22, 2008
Quick, relatively inexpensive, good tasting pizza packaged up nicely in a neighborhood restaurant feeling place. Salads are pretty good too. Nice choice of toppings (gorgonzola is great here) and en...
Hojo wrote a review for House of Thai
3:48 pm - Apr 22, 2008
Shrimp tasted of dirty water and not of shrimp. Broccoli chicken was average. Crab Rangoon were good. Tea was mediocre and again tasted of dirty water. Our server was quite friendly.
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Hojo wrote a review for Gino's Restaurant and Lounge
3:45 pm - Apr 22, 2008
I ordered the Steak De Burgo and my fiancee ordered the Chicken Roll. Overpriced, yes, but I figured what the heck - it's an institution and it'll be good. It wasn't. My de Burgo was cool to the po...