In town for Junior Olympics and stopped in after I found this restaurant on yelp. Walking in it is…read morevery dim lighting. The waitress was very knowledgeable and helpful in making our choices. We ended up getting the turkey melt, the focaccia and a side of fries. Everything was very good. We tried the lemonade which was great. Our friends said what they got was good too. Definitely try this place if you're in town or even if you're local.

What a great hidden spot. Food was great service was super friendly. In fact I had planned to only…read moreeat half my sandwich and once it arrived I knew I was going to finish it.

Yay!!! Portermill now opens at 4am. This is a win-win!…read more They had ample customers at 4:30am for the early departure flights (5:00-6:00), which had always been a gloomy part of leaving the DSM airport...you got there, got through security, and your food/drink options were largely limited to convenience store offerings. Now, you can sit down in a bright spot, and have food hot food, and easily get to your flight. For the restaurant, they are making income in the early rush - it was always a surprise they didn't open before about 5:20am if you were lucky, and that depended on the morning team. THANK YOU Portermill!! The food was hot and good (as always), as was the staff! (Note: they don't sell alcohol until 6, so no Bloody Mary, which made a few customers sad...but that is an Airport or locality rule and not the restaurants).

Airport food. I don't know what happens to it, but somewhere between the kitchen and the departure…read moregate, perfectly respectable food seems to get put through a bureaucratic process that strips away most of its personality. What emerges is not necessarily bad, just unmistakably airport food. PorterMill is a pretty good example of this. There are definitely some positives. I was lured in by the delicious smell of burgers cooking, and the Mushroom Swiss burger I ordered was better than expected. It came with a big, beefy patty on a reasonably good bun, though the burger itself was a little dry. Still, by airport standards, it was a perfectly serviceable meal. The fries, however, were absolutely cremated. I'm not exaggerating when I say biting into them was basically like biting into potato chips. They were so overcooked and crunchy that "crispy" no longer felt like an accurate description. these fries had crossed over into a different food category. I thought at first I might be accidentally biting into my boarding pass. They didn't taste bad, exactly, but their texture suggested they had been baked on the sun. The restaurant itself is bustling and busy, with plenty of beers on tap and TVs showing sports, giving it a solid airport bar atmosphere. Service was actually quite good So, yeah, you can certainly do worse at an airport. PorterMill isn't terrible by any means. It just didn't quite make me forget that I was eating at an airport. Just another example of mediocre with a high price tag.

I really don't want to review this place because, if people realize how cool it is, it will be…read moreimpossible to get a table. Awesome, small speakeasy with a macabre vibe. This is where Edgar Allen Poe would hung out. If you're a cocktail enthusiast, they have some great options and offer an authentic absinthe fountain. If you're a mocktail drinker, they have a variety of NA options to make drinks with that aren't just overly sweet, fruity drinks. Old horror movies on the projector with popcorn adds to the vibe, if you're looking for something off the beaten path. Great addition to the DSM speakeasy scene!

From the owner: Amidst the strains of haunting melodies and the whisper of hidden corridors, The Haunt offers a…read morerefined sanctuary for those who seek to commune with the enigmatic, where every sip is an invocation of the sublime and the supernatural.

The wings were crispy and flavorful plenty of meat. My kids…read moreeach got a burger basket and the FF were very tasty. The burgers were cooked well and had good seasoning. Rodney provided quality service. He was personable and engaging. He kept our drinks full a smile on our faces.

Fun dive bar. That is a compliment. Took the kids and they had room to run around and a few games…read more Can't beat the prices.

burger and beer night is easily one of the best deals in the city. I've tried all of the burgers,…read moreand they've all been great. Tonight I went with the tenderloin, and it was awesome. The Sriracha seasoning on the outside gives it a nice little kick without being overwhelming. The fries and tots are pretty average, but overall, we always have a great experience here. It remains one of our top local spots, and we'll definitely keep coming back!

I went there hungry for some unhealthy food and thirsty for some Iowa beer. AG did its thang!…read more Loved the Poutine. Loved the PB&J Burger. Liked the beer. Liked our bartender/server and her friendliness . Loved the divey-but-not-too-divey atmosphere. Shout out to their kitchen being open on the later side during the week. It was very hard to find a good meal in this area at 10:00pm on a Monday, but AG came up clutch.

Run, don't walk, get to this bar and settle in. Great drinks, vibes and service. If you get down…read morewith retro, it's your groove.

Hands down one of the coolest bars I've ever visited. We randomly stopped while in town for a…read morewedding and it was the perfect way to end our night. Somewhat nondescript from the street (except for a neon sign), you walk into an office building and wonder if you're in the right place. Yes, yes you are. A hostess greeted us, checked our IDs, and escorted us to a table. The drinks were strong and the service was outstanding. My perimenopausal brain has no recollection of what I ordered, but I came with a mini disco ball charm for keeps! Every time I look at it, I think of Hello, Marjorie. Don't sleep on this place! Highly recommend.

Tiki bar that transforms you to the beachy vibes. Very cute interior with great service and drinksread more

This tiny house is giving Des Monies the vibes it's missing…read more.. On a short layover in Iowa, I was looking for good drinks and food without a lot of waiting or being overcrowded. What I found was a little gem off of one of the main roads in downtown Des Monies. Even before you enter this self described "Tiki Bar" you see all the brick buildings, and then you see an actual grass covered roof...yep that's the place and a really nice touch. The interior is equally cool and spacious, you are greeted by the bar area immediately when you walk in. To your right are comfy couches and instagram friendly neon wall signs, with that signature tiki touch of floral patterns and great lighting. The location is connected to a Asian food restaurant, so they get their food from them as you drink some of the most well crafted adult drinks I've had in a while. I came for happy hour on a Saturday 4:00pm-6:30pm. The drinks were basically 2.00 off with discounted food, the menu is limited to mostly chicken wraps and crab rangoons etc. I will say the portions were filling and very delicious. The star of the show was my El Colmillo, a tequila based drink with lime, orange juice, lime. The bartender did say it's all pre mixed, and that day she subbed the tequila with Casamigos, because the house tequila was out. Customer service was great, until it wasn't. Our server was excellent, until a guy came in off break and they seemed to have some tension. She really didn't have that same positive energy as before, otherwise an overall excellent experience. Pro Tip: Take a walk over to "Hello, Marjorie", it's a completely different vibe but drinks there are just as good...if not better. Go see Travis, he is 10/10 at "Hello, Marjorie".

Great margaritas, lots of flavor combo options. Typical Mexican food spot. Service was great and…read morethey gave us a lot of salsa

Enjoyed this and it wasnt the same old mexican place. Had the Molcatje and liked the sausage to my…read moresurprise. Loved the cheese in this!

10/10 taste 10/10 service (shoutout Tiffany + Katie)…read moreAnd chill vibes. I'll be back when in town

Out of towners, looking for a solid meal that isn't a chain restaurant. Skips hit the spot…read more Food is phenomenal. We had the bruschetta, chicken quesadilla and chicken noodle soup. Very good, very big portions.

Stopped in on a hot Sunday for a frozen drink. I saw they have a patio online; however, with the…read moreheat of the day, I ended up taking a seat inside. The server was efficient and quickly served me a mug of water. I started with the flamingo, which is a frozen daiquiri. I loved the glass straw and my drink stayed frozen to the last sip. Then I switched it up and got a mocktail. The Karate kid was carrot forward with a hint of ginger and spice. It was all around refreshing. I couldn't leave without taking a picture of the art above the table where I sat. I especially liked, "Be a Good Loser."

Great vibe. Perfect place to get drinks with friends or for a date night. Huge cocktail menu and…read moreall great drinks ranging from your classics to super unique flavor combos.