Good vibe. Filets are delicious. They allowed us to split a meal and each have our own sides for a few extra $. Good portions, Good happy hour and the goat cheese sauce is amazing that comes with the truffle tries! read more

One of my favorite spots in Des Moines! This past weekend was my 2nd time going for brunch and it did not disappoint. $32 for unlimited food and drink? Say less. Pre COVID, the brunch buffet definitely had more options. Instead of doing a buffet, they're currently offering a slightly limited brunch (some lunch items too!) served family style. Everything was delicious, but the star was probably the Loaded Hash Brown Casserole. However, no one at the table was disappointed with anything we ordered! The best part was the bottomless drinks. They offer a build your own Bloody Mary station, make your own mimosa, and screw drivers. Bloody Mary station is complete with maybe 15+ fixings, hot sauces, etc. The mimosa/screwdriver station offered a ton of different fruit purées to add! Our table definitely took advantage of this, and our server was always attentive & ready to bring another bottle of champagne. Overall, I recommend this place to any brunch-goers in the Des Moines area. I would go back just about every weekend if I could! It's an awesome place to spend a Saturday, with the bonus of having the Pappajohn Sculpture Park across the street! Looking forward to trying it for dinner as well sometime. 5/5 in every way. read more

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VERY delicious food! Perfect easter dinner for our family:) The steak was truly amazing!! read more

Americana - Key Lime Pie - New American Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

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Have you ever had Americana's Sunday burger deal? Well for $9 you get one of their gourmet burgers with a side dish! The Burger Americana is phenomenal with their tomato jam, hickory smoked bacon, and Dijon aioli and it's normally $17! So get all the deals on a great burger next Sunday! This spot is delicious and their cocktails and happy hour are great as well! read more

Americana - Bacon & Cheese Burger - New American Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

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This was my first and hopefully not last visit. The food was good and diverse. So was the environment. I was visiting from out of state and found this brunch buffet. The atmosphere was lively and I will be back. read more

We went in for my husbands birthday brunch. (First trip ever to Iowa). This brunch is the bomb! And Addy took really great care of us. We left with a very special little cake for the birthday! The atmosphere of this place is so special. You should go! read more

The other night I had a craving for a Pork Chop, so I asked the Yelp app where I might find one in Des Moines and it lead me straight to Americana. The menu here could be described as contemporary American; they serve chicken, fish, and steaks with what they describe as a "modern urban flair". Tip: If you're a tourist, or if you dine here with an out-of-towner in tow, I suggest you take a few minutes either before or after your meal to stroll through the Sculpture Garden (which is across the street) and take a picture with the "Alphabet Man" sculpture. Arriving early without a reservation, we were seated after a short wait at an upstairs table that overlooked the bar on the lower level and the front door - it was a perfect spot for people watching. Street parking was no problem, the ambiance was upscale and modern, and the service attentive while remaining unobtrusive. It's time for the main attraction - the food! For my main, attentive readers will probably guess that I chose the Iowa Pork Chop (12 oz. Pork Porterhouse, Bacon Sweet Corn Cream Sauce, Crispy Fingerling Potatoes, Garlic Sauteed Green Beans). When it came I found it surprisingly bland and more than a little overcooked. While the sauteed spinach and bacon on top was a nice touch, they didn't make up for lack of seasoning and overcooking. As a counterpoint, my friend had the Truffled Mac & Cheese (Goat Cheese Cream Sauce, Truffle Oil, Toasted Bread Crumbs, Fresh Herbs) with chicken breast, and it was nothing short of amazing! At least I know what to order next time... To sum it up, the ambiance and service here are excellent, the prices aren't excessive, and overall I think this might be a worthy addition to my downtown dining rotation - as long as I'm not craving a Pork Chop ;-) read more

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We had received a gift certificate for Americana and decided to try their buffet after reading all the Yelp reviews about it. We made reservations online using Yelp reservations and our table was ready for us right when we arrived. Our server was Karla and she was a super sweetheart. We told her it was our first time trying the buffet and she took us on a tour of all the areas (grilled cheese sandwich station, taco/mac and cheese station, and hot food area). Here's a list of all the items I could remember from our brunch buffet ($20/person): make your own grilled cheese sandwich make your own taco and mac and cheese bar french toast pancakes orzo salad cole slaw gravy and biscuits fried chicken fried dough balls with caramel sauce grilled veggies black beans salad bar mashed potatoes tortilla soup and tomato and bisque bloody marys upstairs and downstairs seating assortment of scrambled eggs (cheese, veggies, plain) bacon sausage patties assortment of desserts Most items tasted good except for the cheese hash. It was so bitter and inedible to us. We couldn't quite figure out what was making it taste that way. Overall though I think it was a great buffet. read more

Americana is a can't go wrong kind of place! We had the burger, salad and crab rangoon dip between the group and we all left extremely full and happy! What put this place over the top, outside of the food and awesome atmosphere, was our server Karla! She was so attentive and personable! 11/10 service and couldn't have asked for anything more! Our entire group recommends this spot, and if you're lucky to get Karla, we know you'll also love this place as well! read more

Delicious! But... My husband and I both ordered the Burger Americana and everything was so good! Plus the portion sizes were spot on. Only thing, the stewed tomatoes they put on the burger. I'm just not sure I understand. It made the bread soggy and the juice pooled on the plate. A simple beefsteak tomato would have sufficed. Burgers though, absolutely excellent! read more

Retro Iowa chop house! We came in here looking for pork. We're in Iowa, damnit, and we want the state dish. We walked away full and satisfied that we'd had some true Americana food. This is the place for comfort food- straight up American cooking. Midwest dining. It's located in an old car dealership on Locust street, across from a big ol' sculpture park! It's a beautiful place to scope out out of the large exterior windows at the front, making for an interesting and pleasant view of the capital of Iowa! The food was delicious- we both got the Iowa pork chop, which was a huge pork chop, served with crispy fingerling potatoes and garlic roasted green beans. The pork chop was grilled to perfection, while the garlic of the green beans mixed nicely with the crispy potatoes. The staff was quite friendly and welcoming. They assured us that we had ordered some of their best cookin' and were ready with some drink recommendations. The restaurant was clean, and attractive with cool stuff on the wall- old posters giving the retro vibe of the place. The ceiling is a cool looking punched tin. Be sure to check out the old timey (non-working) cigarette machine in the back by the restrooms. The place has a full bar, and it looks like they have some good happy hour specials. It'd be a great place to catch a game or just have some pork. read more

My last stop in Des Moines was Americana... this place was super cool. The ambiance was perfect and the food was on point. The service was amazing and, though a little pricey, it is well worth it. I will DEFINITELY swing back by here again. read more

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

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Omg, the fries were AMAZING. Caesar salad was beautiful!! The nachos were outstanding!!! Definitely recommend!! It's a nice calm atmosphere and has quick service! Lovely place for a nice dinner! read more

Love love Americana!!!! We went for a friends birthday and I was surprised how well the chicken was! Sadly I did not get any pictures!!!

Hotel breakfast for $50 a person if you get drinks LOL. waiter was nice though:) drink bar was cute and $15 for unlimited drinks isn't bad if you're wanting to drink 3+ with a brunch, but I'd ask if you can just do the drink deal and get your breakfast somewhere else read more

Great food and dessert , good location right opposite the Sculpture park Get there early on Saturday as it's gets busy read more

If you are reading this post now you should probably scroll on up and click "reserve now" to make your reservation for this weekend's brunch. I was in town last weekend for the IMT Des Moines Half Marathon and I always have to do my research for the best post-race brunch in town. I'm glad I stumbled upon this place. Unfortunately since I only looked one day before, the earliest reservation available on Sunday was 12:45pm! I booked it anyways, and was actually able to bump it up 12PM. This place was a dream! The only downfall was that we were seated upstairs and if you've ever ran 13 miles, walking down steps isn't easy! You probably won't be in the same situation as us, but if you or someone in your party is in a wheelchair or has issues with stairs you will want to call ahead to make sure you are seated downstairs. My friend and I opted for the bottomless mimosas and made our way over to the buffet area. I loaded up a bowl of the Mac and cheese and threw some bacon and extra cheese on top - the Mac and cheese was probably my favorite part of the buffet. Then I got in line for the hot foods area. I loaded up my plate and made my way back upstairs. I was a fan of the cheesy potatoes, sausage, fried chicken strips, and French toast sticks. The only thing I didn't like was the eggs. As for the mimosa bar, they had multiple different flavored syrups and then an option of cranberry or orange juice so you could mix and match to your liking. I would definitely recommend this place for a yummy cheat day. Come on an empty stomach! read more

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

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Immaculate atmosphere BUT the food and the drinks are where it's at! Martinis amazing. And Sunday brunch as Olivia as our hostess made it even better. Such a fun crew! read more

Service for me on drinks was a bit slow but it was a Friday night so I can't say that it was bad. Ambiance was pretty cool (my 20 yr olds opinion) Our waitress was nice and smart lol knowing we were from Texas there in Iowa to attend the college football game didn't hold it against us lol definitely would recommend and come back if tracing here again or passing by. Chicken Asian wraps were a bit dry for my liking but my husband and son loved it. read more

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I've been to Americana's famous brunch several times. Last week, I went for dinner for the first time! We were celebrating my engagement with a large table of us. They were busy, but the service was still fantastic. Upon arrival, the staff gave the table complimentary champagne for a toast. The avocado wedge salad was great, and we are still thinking about the dipping sauce for the truffle fries--it's that good! But, the standout entree is the Nashville chicken tenders. Half of our table got them. They are spicy and flavorful and come with green beans and mashed potatoes. Yum yum yum! There was a bit of a wait for food to arrive at 6pm on a Friday, but the food was worth it! Heads up, give yourselves a few extra minutes before your reservation to find parking- it gets busy by the sculpture park on a nice night! read more

Took a late lunch with a fellow traveler at Americana from a local's recommendation. The restaurant has a comfortable feel. It's large and interesting. There's retro art on the wall and just a unique feel. Lunch was delicious. I chose the chicken avocado sandwich on our server's recommendation. I also had the beet relish which I thought was delicious. My lunch companion had the lettuce wraps and the truffle fries. She also had a vanilla creme brulee. I had coffee. Everything was good here. On a sunny day, it was nice facing the window and looking at downtown. Enthusiastic thumbs up for Americana. Would definitely return. read more

Best brunch in Des Moines and honestly probably ever! And I am a brunch person and have yet to find a better brunch nationwide. Full buffet with breakfast and lunch items. Bottomless mimosas and/or bloody Mary's. You will leave full and extremely tipsy if you go for the full effect. Reasonably priced for everything you get as well. Would recommend reserving ahead! read more

Americana - Mini pancakes and cinnamon rolls, ham, eggs, gravy and a bottle of champagne for bottomless mimosas! - New American Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

The reviews on this restaurant are old. They no long serve ribeye steak and prime rib is only on the weekend. Our waitress was on her first night by herself and couldn't remember half the appetizer order, or the drinks. Did not feel like we were locals at all as others have posted. However, the food was excellent. Had the filet and wife had the medallions. Friends had meatloaf (huge portion) and salmon. All was well prepared. read more

We went for brunch and the food and service was excellent. Will always recommend. It is always consistently good.

They're so rude. We thought it was closed because there was no one in there but when we went in, they told us bar seating only because we needed a reservation. There were only 1 or 2 tables filled. I think they're trying to be some sort of pretentious restaurant by requiring reservations but that only works when you actually have enough people that want to dine there...otherwise, it's just laughable. When we said no thanks to the bar seating, the guy there shrugged and said, what, it's not good enough for you? Sorry! Very awkward and rude... There's a lot of other places to eat without the bad vibes. read more

This was the biggest surprise of our weekend. We laughed at how much we loved the brunch. We were delighted with the atmosphere. The staff was everything you could want. Please go here, but not on the Sunday's we want to go to brunch!! Please don't eat the best tomato bisque in Iowa because we want it all. I hope you all have the enjoyable experience we had on this cold Sunday morning!! read more

Americana - New American Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

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I haven't been here in a very long time but they have improved very much. The buffet expanded to the kitchen and added some more warm foods. The grilled cheese is very fast, I would ask for it to be cooked longer to get that grilled part . Overall very nice service read more

Americana - Grilled cheese - New American Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

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My husband and I came here to celebrate our anniversary. We intended to stay for awhile before going to a concert, and planned on spending a fair amount of money eating and drinking. Too bad our waitress completely ruined the experience for us, to the point that we left early, after ordering only one share plate and two drinks. She was rude, avoided eye contact, and disappeared for huge chunks of time for who knows what reason. At one point we grew frustrated and flagged another server, who went and got our waitress...who had been just standing behind a wall? What?? She billed us incorrectly and neglected to give us happy hour pricing on two of our items. When we pointed it out to her she again disappeared for an inexplicable length of time. When she returned she told us that we hadn't sat in the "Happy Hour Section" and therefore didn't get HH pricing...but she had the manager give it "this time". Considering some of the HH items were actually rung up correctly...well that doesn't add up at all. I wanted to try the beef medallions, or the lobster Mac and Cheese. My husband wanted the pork dish. I'm disappointed that we didn't get the opportunity. The dish we got was good, as were our drinks. I have no reason to suspect the other dishes we planned to get would have been any different. Still, we will never return. Do not waste your time. read more

Americana - Thai taco. Greasy but pretty good. - New American Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Great service and fantastic food. The lunch deals are good and the bourbon selection is broad.

My wife and I loved the food! We told him it was our wedding anniversary and they even brought us complimentary champagne. Definitely would go again. read more

Americana - New American Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

We went here for my brothers nursing graduation and the staff was very friendly and provided great service. The food was good however, everyone in our party got food poisoning. Some of us threw up others couldn't stop using the bathroom. The atmosphere was intimate yet casual, with pictures of famous people decorating the walls. Perhaps we just got a bad batch of food but we will not be returning unfortunately. read more

I was here with a group for a work dinner, and it was a good time overall. There weren't all that many people there (it was a weeknight), so we received pretty good service. We began with a few appetizers to share, including cheese curds and edamame. All of them were good, so we made pretty quick work of them. For dinner, I ordered the Grilled Ribeye, which was really great and a pretty big portion. The steak was perfectly cooked and tender, and all the sides that came with it were delicious. All in all, everything was pretty good, and I'd be happy to eat there again on a future business trip. read more

Excellent customer service from staff, Great environment for large groups, loud ambience. The following taints my review... I was not expecting a buffet brunch. There are two service areas: into the kitchen and in a space outside of a rest room corridor. I appreciate the creativity in offering a buffet. You line up and enter part of the kitchen area for your eggs and potatoes and meats - you know the traditional items including gluten options,l. the buffet serving spoons are not cleaned when the trays are replenished and there doesn't seem to be staff supervising for cleanliness or contamination. The grilled cheese station offered a variety of custom made sandwiches - but was that wonder bread? The fruits were great selection- Fresh and sweet. The desserts were amazing! The carnitas and scrambled eggs were deliciously seasoned. Bathrooms were not as clean as I would have expected in a post pandemic environment. Although This was not a Golden Corral experience (thank goodness) There was a sense of order to the chaos of limited buffet dining space. The free for all of reaching and making your drinks and plates is a "back to normal" behavior to get used to again. I would visit again... but perhaps not for brunch. read more

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Do not sleep in on the weekend and miss the brunch here! After reading previous reviews I was a little nervous my party of 3 might have to wait. We arrive around 12 and got seated right away. It's a big place! High tops, tables, and plenty of bar seating. The brunch is all you can eat and they have a bottomless food/drink package with a mimosa and Bloody Mary bar. We did not drink, but there were so many fun sides for both drinks. The food was really good! Pretty traditional brunch options, we were LOVING the French toast sticks. They also have a grilled cheese bar, taco bar, and Mac and cheese. All in all, we will be back. It's a better bang for your buck with the drinks, food only is a little steep unless you're really hungry. read more

INCREDIBLE! We did the brunch and bottomless mimosas and nothing disappointed! I am fully gluten free and there were so many options to choose from! Be sure to ask your server if you have any questions. Everything is labeled whether it is gluten friendly, dairy free, or just regular diet foods which made dining such a positive, laid-back experience. The food is delicious and the service is top notch! We did have children in our party and they were well cared for as well. The Shirley Temple was fully loaded with cherries even! Highly recommend! read more

We had dinner here and the food was fantastic, we then had the brunch the next morning and we were all blown away at the quality of the food and the choices .... Everything was amazing and the the brunch staff were spot on and so friendly ! read more

Great Brunch Spot! Always a go-to for group outings. They have "Bottomless Mimosas" and an open brunch buffet with a variety of options.

Came here for the first time over the weekend and I was very impressed! I had heard all good things about their brunch buffet and it didn't disappoint! Everything I tried was fresh and full of flavor! I had pancakes, French toast sticks, cheese eggs, bacon, sausage , chicken strips etc. Usually in a buffet some food is cold or just not good but here that's not the case. They also offer bottomless mimosas and will leave the bottle with you. On top of all that our waiter was great! Whenever I'm in Des Moines I'm hitting this spot! No complaints at all! read more

Americana - Brunch buffet - New American Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Overrated in my opinion. The breakfast buffet is okay but it's more of a spot for bottomless mimosas and bloody Mary's. The food isn't executed as well as I would like for a brunch spot. read more

It's a huge buffet, and everything we tried was excellent! We were seated immediately, and had a charming waitress.