Excellent food and wide variety on menu. Service is on par with the food and attention to detail is routine. Ambiance is a cozy feeling for a group or dinner for two. Staff is attentive and very friendly. They know how to treat their guest. This is certainly a must visit stop for fine dining. read more

Food was honestly so good. Quiet and chill. Waitress was so sweet and kept our drinks topped. I had the seared chicken and the strawberry bitch cocktail 10/10 read more

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Food was delicious! Tried the crab Rangoon dip, the crab cakes, the tomahawk pork chop and the Cesar salad. All were very good. Served hot and fresh. read more

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We were in town for work and this spot one the group vote. Holy moly. It was fantastic. The location is great and the space is HUGE. They did an amazing job with the layout too and the large bar was gorgeous. I split the Mac n cheese and risotto with a friend and omg. They were both so packed with flavor and just so delicious. We devoured them. We also got one of every dessert on the menu to try, everything was fantastic. Service was great all night, they had an awesome cocktail menu. If you live in the area, this is a must try. read more

Americana - New American Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

So I've been to Americana before and had a better experience, not sure what the deal was. Ambiance: Inside was laid back, clean, and the booth was very spacious. Service: To be there on a Tuesday evening, it was pretty empty and the service was not the best. It took the server longer than expected to even provide refills. Food: I tried the Cajun Chicken Gnocchi which I felt was overpriced and the Crab Rangoon dip. The food was just ok, nothing extraordinary about it at all. Out of both items I enjoyed the dip better but it was still missing something. Parking: I parked in the parking garage up the street and walked a couple blocks. There is also street parking. I don't see myself rushing back anytime soon. read more

Americana - Cajun Chicken Gnocchi - New American Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Americana's weekend Bombshell Brunch Buffet lives up to the name and exceeds expectations. Come hungry and leave satisfied! Choose either endless eats for $27 or endless eats with bottomless mimosas/bloody Mary's/screwdriver bar for $42. There are several stations set up on the lower floor of the restaurant including part of the kitchen. Fresh fruits, salad and toppings galore can be found to make a healthy pre-gorge-fest plate. The breakfast options inside the kitchen were outstanding and I loved the cinnamon donut holes with Carmel sauce! The smoked pit ham was also very flavorful and was a nice touch of protein. Our server, Erin, was fantastic and recommended the homemade tomato bisque soup with a customized grilled cheese - a true comfort food delight. Erin was lively, prompt and a great host for us as we enjoyed our Saturday brunch. If you happen to have saved room for dessert (which I highly suggest you do!), definitely go for the custard and cheesecake! What a cute fun location to spend time with girlfriends on a Saturday morning! read more

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Went Sunday PM for the burger night. Service was fast, the burgers were juicy and flavorful and the fries were cooked and seasoned perfectly. I also enjoy the fry sauce that came with them. Yum. read more

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So busy on a Wednesday night! Our group of 12 sat upstairs. Waitress was quick to get drinks as we arrived & took our appetizer orders. The Caprese charcuterie board was beautiful and tasty as well! And you can't say too much about the Asian wraps! I really like them. The truffle fries were popular as well. Our orders came fairly quickly. I had to have what I did last year - - mac & cheese with shrimp. It came with a slice of bread and was delicious. I took home most of the pasta. Two friends loved their wedge salads and another had the steak medallions and said they were tasty. It was a little hard to get drink refills - - but like I said, they were very busy. It's a great place! read more

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We were in town for a legislative recognition ceremony at the capitol... after the ceremony was done we asked for a recommendation for lunch, Americans was it and it was such a great recommendation!! Americans is very close and convenient to the capital and parking is also very easy for lunch. We had seven people in our party... service was phenomenal... Americana was not terribly busy, which is unfortunate because their food was fantastic. But was very fortunate for Ross because we had a nice spot to sit and we were taken care of very well by our server. The food was exceptional... We had a blend of a lot of different things. The Americana burger was recommended to us, and that burger was delicious and absolutely huge! I had the Pear and Gorgonzola salad with chicken.. it was absolutely huge even if they cut it in half. I don't think I could've eaten all of that... That was an extremely delicious salad perfectly tossed with a light salad dressing...just delicious. My niece had the truffle mac & cheese, and she said it was absolutely delicious and my sister had the bacon wrapped meatloaf and she was super happy with her choice as well. It was served with white cheddar mash potatoes and they were divine along with asparagus. If we ever get back to Des Moines... we would absolutely stop back to Americana was a great lunch and a great atmosphere... I'm sure it's happening place in the evening read more

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Really awesome place here. Love the ambiance and the casual atmosphere. They have an excellent selection of cocktails and beverages. The food menu was tough for me to make a choice with so many delicious options. The hummus plate really hit the spot and I opted for a burger and fries and again a big winner. The staff is super friendly and helpful. I highly recommend stopping in. read more

Americana - Hummus plate - New American Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

My wife and I stopped here for dinner before a concert. We very much enjoyed the food, the service from our delightful server, and the ambience. The Nashville chicken was just spicy enough for me, but a little too spicy for my wife. No problem! I ate it all. She enjoyed her pear salad a great deal. And we both enjoyed some tasty locally crafted beverages. We will plan on a return visit next time we are in Des Moines. read more

Americana - Pear Gorgonzola - New American Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

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Great restaurant in downtown Des Moines! Went here for my birthday and had a great time. I had a mule to start and it was really good. We had the crab rangoon dip and the glazed brussels for appetizers - both were great! I had the tomato cream pasta which was very tasty and then they brought us an actual cake since it was my birthday! Will definitely be back and I want to try their brunch sometime! read more

Americana - Tomato Cream Pasta - New American Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

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We came for a happy hour drink before going to dinner at the nearby Django. Our server was great and attentive. I had the Georgia Peach Mule and it was refreshing, with great flavor. I would come back for HH or dinner next time. read more

Americana - New American Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

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I was not happy with this place at all. I went in here with a group and I found it to be quite expensive for brunch($27 for brunch, $42 includes drinks of bloody mary/mimosa). My husband had one drink and because he refilled the drink with orange juice and my teen daughter took some of it, they charged him for the $42 price. The waiter, did not want to hear from us (he basically shooed us away), so we deducted it from his tip/ I also didn't think the food was so great. I ended up having salad and that was about it. I eat healthy and the choices here were not geared up for that (Grilled cheese bar, bacon, potatoes and more). I would have loved more fresh vegetables, fresh or steamed. And also, I only use oil and vinegar not the creamy dressings. This is a place I really didn't like and I wouldn't come back! read more

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We've been a few times since my last review, and have continued to have consistently good experiences. On our recent visit we had a reservation and were seated quickly, and got in our drink orders. My wife had a glass of wine from their good selection, and I havd a very nicely crafted martini. They are still utilizing the QR code on the table to view the menu, so it helps to have a smart phone. After ordering, we got our food in a reasonable amount of time, and it was delicious! I got the Nashville Plate and it was a huge portion of chicken, potatoes, and veggies. It made for a great dinner and a nice lunch the next day. My wife got the Petite Medallions, and they were very tasty and tender pieces of beef with a large serving of asparagus (she doubles down on veggies, as she can't have the potatoes). Service was very good and efficient. All in all a very good evening! read more

It's been a while since I've been here, but we came back today for their Sunday brunch buffet. It was very busy, but we got 2 seats in the back of the bar. We enjoyed their brunch selections and ate until we were stuffed. We had several different bartenders/waiters checking in on us. The restaurant feels upscale, but people were dressed casually. The interior was nicely decorated for Christmas. Overall, a bit pricey for us, but it's about what you'd expect to pay for a buffet downtown. read more

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Always amazing food and service. One of the best in the city! Great ambience and fun servers!

Best downtown restaurant! Too bad it is closing down. Their Iowa porkchop was outstanding!

Of all the restaurants downtown, this is one of our favorites for traditional American food. It has an upscale urban atmosphere with an intimate feel. The bar is small, but the dining room spreads over two floors. Our favorites are the Cajun Chicken Gnocchi and New York Strip with mashed potatoes. The servers are very experienced, and things run smoothly, but when I asked for a Tip the Cow milk stout beer, the server asked if I was lactose intolerant, which made me laugh out loud. So weird! I couldnt tell if she was joking or not, but that made it funnier. Restaurant video reviews with a focus on food safety: Instagram: @raisethebar515 YouTube: @raisethebar515 TikTok: @raisethebar515 read more

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Colleague lunch. Had the crab ragoon appetizer it was super sweet but loved the chips. Had the Ceasar salad with Tuna very fresh and good. Tuna could have used more seasoning. Service was excellent. read more

The food is always the best draw to go to Americana. I rarely do late night. So this was a change. I have had a lot of great experiences here but this one was just okay. First, we had reservations and when we arrived there was no record even though I had the confirmation email in my hand. They were able to get us in without and issue. Second, the restaurant was not full or overly busy and they sat us on the wall section between a family with 2 small children who past bed time and crabby and 3 teenagers who destroyed the table, talked loudly and basically had little respect for adults. Needless to say we looked longingly at the empty tables in other sections and later joked about the mood killing environment. The drinks were good but we would have liked the opportunity for a second, once we got through the meal. (No worries we did go somewhere else for a second drink). Food, again the food here is good. We ordered the pan seared chicken and a pear Gorgonzola salad with chicken. The the pan seared was good- batter was light and crispy and as expected. The Pear Gorgonzola salad however was lack luster and disappointing. The pears were not quite ripe and hard, the chicken was dry and over cooked and about half way through the salad was swimming in dressing and no longer appealing. I hate that this was my date's first time and disappointing. Like I mentioned, we did go somewhere else for a second drink. Cheers. read more

Americana - Pear Gorgonzola salad with over cooked chicken - New American Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Continuing to be a solid 4 stars for me. Our service is always always incredible. I think that the split floors is wonderful as long as you're not doing brunch for the day. It is usually pretty loud, however, if you get lucky to be in the top you can people watch OR if you are lucky enough to have a spot in the back - it is quieter. As for the food, it is all incredible. Everything is delicious and I have never been disappointed. My four stars solely comes from the pricing, as it seems to be overpriced - with this sort of pricing, you would expect a soup or salad option to come with as a starter. That is my only qualm. I also ordered an appetizer to share with the table - and it was eaten to fast to take a photo of, their Asian lettuce wraps are okay! Definitely not my favorite, but still good. I always recommend getting a reservation here, as it'll be the best possible change of you getting sat in a good timeline. read more

Americana - Truffle Mac with Shrimp - enough to take home! - New American Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

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Thankfully, they are closing. Highly overrated & overrated food/drinks. Also, very confusing after 5pm parking lots next door. When they first opened, their approach to crafted cocktails was fresh and exciting. In recent year, the wine was under-poured and cocktails overpriced. read more

I love the Sunday bombshell brunch! The grilled cheese station is the bomb!! I could actually be happy if you just served me coffee and those donut balls with hot Carmel dipping sauce! Yum! The Bloody Mary bar is a meal itself! Bacon, beef stick, pickles and olives yes!! I have also had lunch there and the staff is great! read more

I had dinner with my wife, and we both got steak. I had prime rib, she had ribeye. Both ordered medium rare. Both steaks were way overcooked. It wasn't even close. So it's a place that specializes in steak, and they can't properly cook a steak. Oh yeah, it's premium priced. So go somewhere else for steak, or take your chances, or have another drink. read more

Someone call 911! I hurt myself eating all that good food! Probably won't need to eat for the next two days after that brunch! We used to live in Des Moines. Came in town to see "The Wiz" and had to grab brunch at Americana before leaving town. The food did not disappoint. The mac and cheese and tomato soup were my fave. The service was great! Always a treat! read more

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A group of us stopped by Americana for happy hour and ordered a variety of apps and a few drinks. The HH menu is solid with some good deals. $6 mules and champagne drinks, $3 beers, and apps for around $7. Servers were really nice, efficient, and working hard. The apps themselves were just okay. We tried the edamame, crab Rangoon dip, shrimp dip, cheese curds and hummus. All of them were just average. The portion sizes were solid though. Cocktail wise, we tried a variety of the champagne drinks and none really blew us away. I'm not really a mule fan so I didn't want to go that route. The interior is nice and I can see why people come here to grab a drink, just be prepared for the same old stuff. read more

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Came in while visiting town for the Holidays and had a lovely experience and a friendly waiter: Food: Truffle Mac and cheese - 4/5 - you can taste the truffle and super cheesy. The bread was a bit hard for me. Burger Americana - 5/5 - delicious and the bacon was crispy, which I love. The aioli sauce was particularly good as well. Drinks: Gloriosa - 4/5 - good if you like something a bit sweeter (which I do). read more

Americana - Truffle Mac & Cheese - New American Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

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Amazing drinks and appetizers! We stopped after a long day at the fair for the hummus plate, truffle fries and a strawberry bitch! SOOOO good!!! The hummus plate was amazing, and I typically don't like hummus. Truffles fries were equally delicious! They have a great drink menu, I highly recommend testing out a couple! The atmosphere is great and I love the proximity to the sculpture park! read more

Stopped in on a Sunday after walking through the sculptor garden downtown. It was busy with the brunch crowd ( all you can eat plus bottomless mimosas and bloodies) My hubs ordered the DSM Manhattan and was blown away! The cherry infused ice cube completes the look. I had a Bloody Mary ( one and done) . On Sunday only brunch buffet is available so we left in search of some lunch. read more

Went here for a birthday dinner and the ambiance was great. Server was nice and professional. The crab Rangoon dip was amazing! Where the three star ratings comes is with our actual food. I think we may have ordered the wrong things on the menu. My salmon was surprisingly bland despite the crust and aioli sauce, but not outright bad. My mom got the Asian salad wraps which were okay, but not great. There was nothing specific we could pin on it, but our food was simply mediocre. This may be okay sometimes, but definitely not for $30 dishes. It was a slight let-down on these dishes, and I would recommend trying the more mentioned dishes like the Cajun chicken gnocchi or the crab Rangoon dip (very good). read more

Americana - Herb Encrusted Salmon, Crab Rangoon Dip, Asian Lettuce Wraps - New American Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Fun restaurant. Went for Easter buffet. First time I've been there. Tons of food. Staff was friendly. Place had a unique comfortable feel about it read more

Mocktail was tasty. Southern Fish and Chips were super greasy. Karla the server was indifferent. Not going back.

Pricey, small menu, drinks are ok. Service is good. Must make a reservation!! Service 8/10 Food 6/10 Atmosphere 7/10 read more

Looooooove the brunch, also I'm so glad they now have the Buffet version on Saturdays and Sundays again. Does fill up pretty fast (so make a reservation) also PARKING isn't the best read more

Anastasia was awesome!!! My guy has been working on Des Moines so I decided to surprise him and visit we went to papa John sculpture park so I had seen other reviews on Americana so decided to try it. I tried the pear mule which was decent and my hunny had glenlivet. For our meal i had the chicken Philly which was pretty yummy with fries. My hunny had the winner basket which was just chicken tenders nothing out of the ordinary. It was a Monday afternoon so there was no crowd. Very spacious as they have an upstairs also. It's definitely worth trying. i would go back! read more

Americana - Winner Chicken Basket (Gluten Friendly) - New American Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

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Great food and drinks polite staff and a place with a history .. I always enjoy it there and love the environment. read more

Americana - New American Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Just an awful experience. Our waitress was training someone and she should not have because her service was soooo slow. Every time we had to get her attention for anything we needed. The food was also not great. The creamy shrimp pasta was basically a liter of heavy cream. Truffle fries were mediocre at best. Only good thing was our Georgia mule. read more

Extensive menu, friendly staff, cool venue. We tend to eat here when in Des Moines because it's a particular favorite with my granddaughter. There's an adjacent free parking lot, and it's close to the Civic Center. You'll need a reservation--it's exceptionally busy and extremely popular. While I'm not usually a fan of buffets unless I'm at Disney World, this one is well-maintained, items are frequently replenished, the wait staff here is always helpful and personable, and the rest rooms are quite clean. If mobility is a concern, ask to be seated on the ground floor. There's a very steep, tall staircase leading to the upstairs dining room, and navigating that with hands full would be a challenge. I've been watching portion sizes and food choices lately, so I stuck to the can't-miss tomato bisque with a made-to-order grilled cheese sandwich with bacon. For brunch, it was a filling and delicious splurge but not worth $27, which was the price for the buffet. You can eat as much as you'd like, but if you aren't going to indulge, you'll pay a hefty price. Children pay $12, and that's a bargain for what's available. Others in our party loved the breakfast-style buffet area with pancakes, French toast, sausage, eggs, and a big assortment of fruit. There are fresh salads with heaps of toppings from healthful options to sinful indulgences. You can build your taco to suit at the taco bar, try one of the many mac and cheese varieties, or top mashed potatoes with a wide assortment of goodies. Things that should be hot are hot, cold foods are kept chilly, and the entire enterprise runs as smoothly as a well-oiled machine. They are pros here and know how to maintain this gold mine of a restaurant. It's popular for good reason! If you're looking for cocktails, beers, wines, and all sorts of alcoholic specialties, you can find just about whatever pleases you. In addition, there are fountain beverages, iced tea, coffee, lemonade, and many other non-alcoholic drinks. The desserts aren't extensive, but they are delicious. Chocolate mousse, custard, Rice Krispie treats were sampled and enjoyed at our table. I highly recommend Americana, but you must make a reservation. Listen to your server who will make every effort to see to it that you are happy and satisfied when you leave. Delicious, delightful--dig in read more

I went here recently and I just wanted to say that the environment was pretty good and the food was good for your basic alternative restaurant. When my party and I went, the waiter we had was attentive and very sweet but I will say something silly happened. So, his pants did kind of fall down.... to his ankles. But he was funny about it, he was wearing undies so it wasn't vulgar or anything and he was super chill about it, like it never happened. I just wanted to mention that maybe he should invest in a belt? We left him a good tip regardless because he was super sweet. I just thought it was kind of funny and figured I would share. We will be back soon! read more