Dinner Suggestions - DSM Area

[Gushawk]

So I'm flying solo tonight and haven't eaten jack all day. Looking for suggestions for good, perhaps new or off the beaten path, restaurants to try. Not feeling steak, BBQ or seafood. Would prefer to avoid far West Des Moines (Jordan Creek, Waukee, etc.)

[Corporate Raider]

Baratta's
Latin King
Royal Mile
Maxies

[DoeyHawk]

Baratta's
Latin King
Royal Mile
Maxies

Upon entering Maxies your pores will absorb the nursing home smell of piss and death. Very difficult to wash off.

Go to Cafe Su in Valley Junction. You'll thank me later.

[Corporate Raider]

Baratta's
Latin King
Royal Mile
Maxies

Upon entering Maxies your pores will absorb the nursing home smell of piss and death. Very difficult to wash off.

Go to Cafe Su in Valley Junction. You'll thank me later.

Must be a different dinner crowd there, then, as the lunch crowd has been normal people.

[Gushawk]

Maxies is the only one listed thus far I've not yet tried (and I've enjoyed them all, although I thought Latin King was slightly overrated).

[RiotFan]

Maxies is the only one listed thus far I've not yet tried (and I've enjoyed them all, although I thought Latin King was slightly overrated).

+1 on Latin King. I've never understood the love affair everyone seems to have with that place.

[DoeyHawk]

Baratta's
Latin King
Royal Mile
Maxies

Upon entering Maxies your pores will absorb the nursing home smell of piss and death. Very difficult to wash off.

Go to Cafe Su in Valley Junction. You'll thank me later.

Must be a different dinner crowd there, then, as the lunch crowd has been normal people.

Sounds like they took care of the problem. I haven't been there in two years-Went for my wife's grandmother's b-day. The stench in the entire restaurant almost prevented me from eating.

[Corporate Raider]

Upon entering Maxies your pores will absorb the nursing home smell of piss and death. Very difficult to wash off.

Go to Cafe Su in Valley Junction. You'll thank me later.

Must be a different dinner crowd there, then, as the lunch crowd has been normal people.

Sounds like they took care of the problem. I haven't been there in two years-Went for my wife's grandmother's b-day. The stench in the entire restaurant almost prevented me from eating.

Actually, you have me curious now, next trip to DSM I will have to go there with a critical nose. Hmm.

[Corporate Raider]

Maxies is the only one listed thus far I've not yet tried (and I've enjoyed them all, although I thought Latin King was slightly overrated).

Have you been to Star Bar? Or Taki?

[Gushawk]

Yeah, like both of those, but Taki more for Sushi than cooked food.

[DoeyHawk]

Went back to my old hood(Beaverdale) ealier today and noticed that B&B Barbeque was replaced by some place called Tally's. I always enjoyed B&B. Perhaphs Tally's is similar. Might be worth checking out.

[Corporate Raider]

Yeah, like both of those, but Taki more for Sushi than cooked food.

They have great Sushi for sure. The show they put on at the grill is fun if in a group.

[Gushawk]

Tally's looks intriguing. Might give it a try and report back.

http://www.tallysbeaverdale.com/restaurant.php

[Wild Onion]

Django is my favorite restaurant in Des Moines right now.

I also really want to try the Radish in Grimes.

[Mr. Hawk]

Just go to The Royal Mile and be done with it.

[nolookpass]

The Flying Mango

[Gushawk]

The Flying Mango

Love it and great choice, but looking to try something new.

[nolookpass]

The big steer

[StinkyMcFadden]

Middle aged men eating alone in a restaurant makes me uncomfortable. People won't realize that you're happy to be w/out your wife and kids and will either think you a social misfit or an axe murderer.

I'm smoking spare ribs right now. Thought I'd have trouble keeping the temp up, but I'll be damned, it feels like it's 70 in my driveway w/the sun and no wind.

BTW, Flying Mango is great. Next to Sam and Gabe's, it's my favorite restaurant.

Like many Beaverdale Restaurants, there always seems to be lots of gays there. From what I understand you're a pretty fit and handsome man. Maybe a little buttfucking to cap off the night? If you're going to go this route, don't over-eat.

[Sambud]

Maxies is the only one listed thus far I've not yet tried (and I've enjoyed them all, although I thought Latin King was slightly overrated).

Agreed on the Latin King being a bit overrated. I've always thought Maxie's has the best ribs in the DM area, but obviously it's a matter of personal preference.

[StinkyMcFadden]

Django is my favorite restaurant in Des Moines right now.

I also really want to try the Radish in Grimes.

I have no explanation as to why I haven't tried the Radish. I've only heard good things and it's about 5 minutes from my house.

[Aloha Mr. Hand]

The Radish. Eat at the bar. I had the best Chicken Parmagiana I've ever eaten in my life there a few weeks back; however, if you're itching for a prime rib and it's the special that night, call ahead and reserve one.

[Mr. Hawk]

Just go to The Royal Mile and be done with it.
Everything else reeks of homosexuality.

[Verbal]

No way I'd go out if flying solo. Get some pizza or chinese takeout, a case of beer and watch Villanova/Syracuse. Or if you must eat alone in public, hit up Hu Hot and go through the line an obscene number of times.

[Aloha Mr. Hand]

Just go to The Royal Mile and be done with it.
Everything else reeks of homosexuality.

He's already said he wants to eat, so there's no reason to go to the Royal Mile. Unless he's going to order 6 plates of Scotch Egg.

[Mr. Hawk]

Just go to The Royal Mile and be done with it.
Everything else reeks of homosexuality.

He's already said he wants to eat, so there's no reason to go to the Royal Mile. Unless he's going to order 6 plates of Scotch Egg.
The fish and chips are wonderful. WO gets the Shepherd's Pie.

If I lived in Des Moines I go to Royal Mile everyday and just sit there.

[Sambud]

Leftover Glumpies at our house tonight, umm, goooood.

[Verbal]

I went to Royal Mile at about 9 PM on a Friday about a year ago. Seemed like any ol' bar to me. I had a couple High Lifes and left.

[Aloha Mr. Hand]

Everything else reeks of homosexuality.

He's already said he wants to eat, so there's no reason to go to the Royal Mile. Unless he's going to order 6 plates of Scotch Egg.
The fish and chips are wonderful. WO gets the Shepherd's Pie.

If I lived in Des Moines I go to Royal Mile everyday and just sit there.

Royal Mile = Great place.

Royal Mile food = Wellmans-esque.

[Aloha Mr. Hand]

I went to Royal Mile at about 9 PM on a Friday about a year ago. Seemed like any ol' bar to me. I had a couple High Lifes and left.

Fail.

You can take the boy out of Dubuque .....

[Verbal]

I went to Royal Mile at about 9 PM on a Friday about a year ago. Seemed like any ol' bar to me. I had a couple High Lifes and left.

Fail.

You can take the boy out of Dubuque .....

All the DSM people we were visiting had the same thing. If it helps my standing at all, I'm enjoying Sam Adams Winter Lager at the moment.

[Natty Bumppo]

Everything else reeks of homosexuality.

He's already said he wants to eat, so there's no reason to go to the Royal Mile. Unless he's going to order 6 plates of Scotch Egg.
The fish and chips are wonderful. WO gets the Shepherd's Pie.

If I lived in Des Moines I go to Royal Mile everyday and just sit there.

+1. The Steak and Guinness pie is awesome, and having the Red Monk with Piraat on tap makes it even better.

I think Gus should go to Blazing Saddles.

[Mr. Hawk]

He's already said he wants to eat, so there's no reason to go to the Royal Mile. Unless he's going to order 6 plates of Scotch Egg.
The fish and chips are wonderful. WO gets the Shepherd's Pie.

If I lived in Des Moines I go to Royal Mile everyday and just sit there.

+1. The Steak and Guinness pie is awesome, and having the Red Monk with Piraat on tap makes it even better.you're a RM fan? We need to make a road trip one of these days.

[OlePeep]

You should go to A Dong, Gus. We know how you love A Dong. (pwned you, brahhh.)

Pleased to report I enjoyed some Cafe Su last night, headed out to Django tonight, being feted by some friends.

If you haven't been to the Radish, the canneloni (sp?) there is imo the best dish in the tri-county area.

[Monster]

Radish was great.

Maxies was fine. Don't know wtf Doey is talking about with the geriatrics.

Gus, where should I meet you?

[Wild Onion]

Everything else reeks of homosexuality.

He's already said he wants to eat, so there's no reason to go to the Royal Mile. Unless he's going to order 6 plates of Scotch Egg.
The fish and chips are wonderful. WO gets the Shepherd's Pie.

If I lived in Des Moines I go to Royal Mile everyday and just sit there.

You suck. I always order the Steak and Guinness Pie.

[Mr. Hawk]

whoops. sorry.

[Drakebulldog]

Marino's on Franklin, by the Frankin Library is off the beaten path. I've had some good eats at Chef's Kitchen (fried pickels are great).

[Mrs. G]

No way I'd go out if flying solo. Get some pizza or chinese takeout, a case of beer and watch Villanova/Syracuse. Or if you must eat alone in public, hit up Hu Hot and go through the line an obscene number of times.

Actually - this is what he does when he is not flying solo (but it's mote like a couple of beers).

Gus - try the Radish and report back.

[blacklespaul]

Maxies is the only one listed thus far I've not yet tried (and I've enjoyed them all, although I thought Latin King was slightly overrated).

+1 on Latin King. I've never understood the love affair everyone seems to have with that place.

one word: Chicken Spedini.

[wags2]

Marinio's
Myabi 9 for the best sushi in DM
Django
b&b deli - best tenderloin
flying mango
j benjamins
jethro's - good bbq and the best wings in dm
royal mile - awesome fish and chips plus great beer selection

[Wild Onion]

Marinio's
Myabi 9 for the best sushi in DM
Django
b&b deli - best tenderloin
flying mango
j benjamins
jethro's - good bbq and the best wings in dm
royal mile - awesome fish and chips plus great beer selection

For dining solo, Jethro's is a great idea.

B&B is the best hamburger is town, and it's not even close.

[Natty Bumppo]

I also like Olympic Flame as well, and it's in the trendy East Village to boot.

[danish_hawkeye]

j benjamins
or
jethros

[Wild Onion]

I also like Olympic Flame as well, and it's in the trendy East Village to boot.

Gross.

I had lunch there a couple of months ago. Never again.

[Aloha Mr. Hand]

Marinio's
Myabi 9 for the best sushi in DM
Django
b&b deli - best tenderloin
flying mango
j benjamins
jethro's - good bbq and the best wings in dm
royal mile - awesome fish and chips plus great beer selection

Miyabi 9 is closed until March 15.

[Natty Bumppo]

I also like Olympic Flame as well, and it's in the trendy East Village to boot.

Gross.

I had lunch there a couple of months ago. Never again.

Really? I liked it, but now I'm wondering if I missed something.

Well, Miyabi 9 is in that area and is quite good.

[Jimmie Dimmick]

I also like Olympic Flame as well, and it's in the trendy East Village to boot.

Gross.

I had lunch there a couple of months ago. Never again.

Friday and Saturday nights have smoking hot belly dancers. They used to anyways.

Food is ok.

[Gushawk]

Hmm. I've seen probably a dozen belly dancers in my life at Greek/Mediterranean restaurants, and maybe one of them has been passable.

[drbutkus]

Can you go through the line more than once at Hu Hot?

The potato encrusted halibut at The Waterfront is great, but that place is much better as a market than a restaurant.

[Jimmie Dimmick]

I was at Latin King last Friday night. It wasn't the best I've had there. The service there does not have it's equal in DSM. I end up tipping over 20% every time I'm there because the service is overwhelming.

Maxie's has always been a place where the crowd is all dependant on when you go. If you hit it at 5pm on a Saturday night, you're going to walk into a Lawrence Welk tribute crowd. Wait 2 hours and the median age drops about 30 years, after Sambud falls asleep in his La-Z-Boy.

I'd suggest J. Benjamins, the crowd is young, light, and the food and service is fantastic. Plan to wait a bit though. Their dining area is about as big as my shed.

The Royal Mile has a great atmosphere, but if you think psuedo English food is good, god help you. I would rather comb a corn field for a deer turd, and I'm of about 90% Welsh blood.

[Gushawk]

I'm a three plate man at Hu-Hot. Last one is about 2/3 size of first two.

Tried Waterfront and didn't like it, but had sushi and it was several large notches below the East Village place and Taki.

[Jimmie Dimmick]

Hmm. I've seen probably a dozen belly dancers in my life at Greek/Mediterranean restaurants, and maybe one of them has been passable.

The daughter of the owners used to perform (and waitress), and she's hotter than donut grease.

That was a few years ago though.

[Jimmie Dimmick]

I'm a three plate man at Hu-Hot. Last one is about 2/3 size of first two.

Tried Waterfront and didn't like it, but had sushi and it was several large notches below the East Village place and Taki.

I load up the first two and rarely go back for a 3rd.

Ankeny is getting a HuHot, btw. Old Hollywood Video building.

[Gushawk]

I've always thought it would do well here. My daughter will be thrilled...she always wants to go there, but only if I'm going (I'm much better with sauce selection than Mrs. G).

[ihawk in FWB]

Baratta's
Latin King
Royal Mile
Maxies

Upon entering Maxies your pores will absorb the nursing home smell of piss and death. Very difficult to wash off.

Go to Cafe Su in Valley Junction. You'll thank me later.

Damn, I worked at Maxie's West the day they opened. I must have left some ball taint there. Sorry.

[Monster]

I've always thought it would do well here. My daughter will be thrilled...she always wants to go there, but only if I'm going (I'm much better with sauce selection than Mrs. G).

Huh. I always thought Mrs. G was fairly saucy.

[nolookpass]

I never take dining advice from dudes who weigh more than me. They are in it for the quantity, not the quality.

[MitchyKramer]

I also like Olympic Flame as well, and it's in the trendy East Village to boot.

Gross.

I had lunch there a couple of months ago. Never again.

Ate there with a group of 20...18 of us got sick (roro virus?)

[ollie 4 iowa]

Baratta's
Latin King
Royal Mile
Maxies

Upon entering Maxies your pores will absorb the nursing home smell of piss and death. Very difficult to wash off.

Go to Cafe Su in Valley Junction. You'll thank me later.

Must be a different dinner crowd there, then, as the lunch crowd has been normal people.

I've been to Maxies numerous times over the last 11 years. Never had a bad meal there.

[ollie 4 iowa]

Django is my favorite restaurant in Des Moines right now.

I also really want to try the Radish in Grimes.

I have been to the Radish twice. First time I was very disappointed. Had the kids w/ us and it took 45 minutes to get the food after we ordered. That made for an unpleasant experience. Plus food was not good and some items were cold. Second time was better. (No kids 2nd time). And service was quicker and food was hot. The prime rib was excellent.