Wok in Motion does a great job on their Chinese dishes. The traditional sweet and sour chicken, for example, is well presented. Unlike most of Des Moines, it arrives with the nicely golden brown chi... (see full review)
Sam and Gabes is a restaurant that truly understands Des Moines. They have rich food, hearty portions, and traditional Italian cuisine, but with a noveau-American twist. When business partners are i... (see full review)
Let me be honest, I'm no fan of chain restaurants. But certain micro-chains break the rules. Biaggi's would be an example of a micro-chain that is well ope... (see full review)
Appare has become one of my few regular destinations, specifically for the surprisingly fresh sashimi which is one of the best lunch specials in Des Moines. I was more than pleasantly surprised to fi... (see full review)