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!

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Inthewater gave North End Diner 3 Stars

I believe it closed after the last large flood we had. It had gone into decline and had a few different owners, I believe.

Bat Wayne gave North End Diner 5 Stars

why is this closed? did something happen there?

Martha Holmes gave J Benjamin's 1 Star

I have always been a fan of jbens, that is a couple years ago. Went in tonight with our kids and the food quality has gone down. There was only one waitress and she had no help. No one to bus tables, ... (see full review)

Mad customer gave 34's Sports Grill 1 Star

I just sat in the Ankeny, IA 34's grill for 5 mins and not one server/worker said anything to me and my friend. We left and went to Applebee's to get some good customer service where the workers actua... (see full review)

james gave Daytona's Sports Bar 1 Star

Bartender was drunk and overcharged us. When he returned to the bar 20 minutes later, he gave me correct change out of his pocket. He then collected his tip, my empty beer bottle and walked away. He d... (see full review)

Elaine W. gave Daytona's Sports Bar 5 Stars

Great atmosphere for family and great food, very good menu highlighting sandwiches and wings but had their Chicago style Pizza this time (children's choice). Had a sampler of their wings and I will r... (see full review)

Leroy gave J Benjamin's 1 Star

This place was one of the worst experiences we have had in DSM. Food was awful. Would have enjoyed a frozen pizza much more and for a fraction of the cost. Took almost an hr to get served, Wife had... (see full review)

Sarah gave Fireside Grille 5 Stars

Perfect! Great food, service, and management!!! I go there all the time. It's my favorite. Never had a problem.

seh gave Daytona's Sports Bar 1 Star

I thought I would give it a try. That's hard to do when you can't get any service. They weren't busy at all. I had multiple employes walk by never stoped to ask if I had been helped. Had employes sitt... (see full review)

 

Status Updates

NYC Pizza Cafe: Did you know the world's most expensive pizza was auctioned for more than $3,000? It contained lobster, champagne-soaked caviar & more.

Baratta's: CAFE Baratta's lunch special: Penne pasta in a cajun cream sauce with steak, mushrooms, peppers & onions. Enjoy... http://t.co/NCOmkVz9