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    Aura Restaurant & Lounge

    4.1 (47 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Thanksgiving wine dinner turkey plate
    Declan F.

    Been here a couple of times;) really enjoy the experience each time! Usually order off the lunch menu but this time I was here for one of there wine dinners. The dinner was amazing and I didn't get all the photos:( but they came out after almost every course and explained the dish and the wine pairing with it.

    Fried Lobster Tail
    Jekeia C.

    Atmosphere: Aura has a cool relaxed vibe with dim lighting creating the perfect ambiance for an evening out. The soft music was a vibe as well and not too loud. You're able to really enjoy your time without feeling rushed. Service: The service at Aura was great! The staff was so welcoming ensuring you feel right at home and have everything you need for an enjoyable dining experience. Food/Pricing: I tried the Fried Lobster Tail which was just ok. It was too salty and pricey for the portion size. I would like to try other items on the menu during my next visit though. Location/Parking: Aura is conveniently located in Clive with plenty of parking. I think the vibes are definitely worth returning and exploring the menu further!

    Arancini
    Anna J.

    Decided to have impromptu date night at Aura. We came right after happy hour ended and were quickly greeted and seated by the friendly staff. They explained a few of the night specials and unlike other places the whole staff worked as a team to serve us. The menu was the hardest part of the night for us as there were so many amazing options we wanted to try, so we ended up trying a bunch! Firstly the Arancini special app, risotto was perfectly seasoned before being fried. Surf and turf was delicious and would be a perfect size for 2 to 3, we opted to add the filet so we could try it. The herb butters on top of the steaks was amazing, all meats cooked to perfect temp. Finally dessert, probably our least favorite of the night but still delicious. While the presentation was fantastic and it being perfectly golden "fried", price of the dessert was more than we felt it was worth (especially when the fair is going on right now). Overall, ecstatic to have this be on our date night rotation and eagerly looking forward to what we try next!

    Steak DeBurgo

    We had a flawless evening for our first time at Aura in Clive last night. Amazing food and drinks, beautiful yet comfy ambience, great server, even one of the owners stopped by on a busy Friday night to ask if there was anything he could do for us! We had 6:30 reservations for 4 and were promptly seated; wait times between drinks, apps and meals were spot on and no pressure to leave after our meal. 5 stars and I RARELY say that! It is a higher priced establishment but still reasonable for an evening out. Our bill was $256 (before tip) for 2 apps, 4 dinners and 6 adult beverages.

    Hadn't been here in awhile and noticed they've adjusted the menu more towards entrees and have removed a good portion of tapas. For tapas started with fried cauliflower and seared ahi tuna both were very good. For entrees ordered chicken piccata and half rack of lamb with the street corn all of which were flavorful with good presentation. Friendly service with a lot of meal and cocktail options. If in the area I'd recommend stopping in.

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    Great food and interior design. Don't be fooled by strip mall location, this place delivers. Found it by accident and glad we did.

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    Great food and drinks. Really nice atmosphere. We shared a couple of small plates and their Manhattan was spot on!

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    Great menu, great people that work there. It's not a huge restaurant, but it has big city vibes. I love their chicken piccata.

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    Bueno! Very good food and great service. Wonderdul. Definitely will be back soon.

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    Food was great. Keep it up please. we loved your seafood. Sara was quite impressed

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    Great cocktails and delicious food. The atmosphere is classy but cozy and comfortable.

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    Great restaurant. The service was amazing and personable. The drinks are delicious and well priced and the food is out of this world.

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    The wife and I tried this place for the first time. I've known about this lounge because of my son,…read morebut he and I never made it here. Don't tell him I went without him :) Anyway, I'm glad the wife and I gave it a try. We walked in at 5:30 on a Friday and it was busy. We didn't wait but for a few minutes and had a table. The greeter was very friendly and our server was super nice and pleasant to have as a waiter. His recommendations were spot on. The whole restaurant was hopping busy but operating very smoothly. Not a quiet place, a true sports bar ambiance. The wings were very very good. Maybe some of the better ones I've had here in town. The gyro was fantastic, and huge. Great value. The wife's flatbread was great too. Excellent food all the way around. Prices for very reasonable. Happy hour helps some of the prices for sure, but still a well priced establishment. We are fans of this place and will most certainly be back.

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    3.6(16 reviews)
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    New speakeasy below hotel fort Des Moines. Went here on a Friday night around 9pm. You are led…read moredownstairs where the bar is. The decor was super nice and certainly have a speakeasy vibe. Most of the seating here seemed to be targeted towards large groups so there wasn't a ton of option for a party of 2. We did not have a reservation so there was only 1 high top area that was honestly super uncomfortable. I would recommend making a reservation if you want a chance to sit at one of the lower chair areas. The biggest issue was the service. It took over 20 minutes for anyone to come over and take our drink order. This is a newer spot so I'm hopeful things can improve. It was super loud and not the most inviting space. Some of the seating was a bit awkward with spacing. The drinks were small but I would expect that for a higher end cocktail. For DSM, I did think some of the drinks seemed a bit expensive. The drinks were okay but seemed pretty weak where they were super juice heavy. Overall I would probably not come back unless I had friends who haven't been and wanted to try it. Super bummed as I do think there is potential here but need to work through some of these issues.

    This speakeasy bar is located inside the hotel fort in downtown Des Moines, Iowa. To get there,…read moreyou will enter the coffee bar, once you walk around the bar, you'll see a velvet rope. Somebody will ask you how many people in your party and then open the wall pantry. This will lead to the stair that goes downstairs to the basement. Bar lighting is dim, intimate feel. There's bar seating, high tops, tables that accommodate large parties and VIP room that has a curtain for privacy. We ordered cocktails that were unique crafted. Bathroom is available, hallway of pictures of people dressed in the 1920s all over the wall. We enjoyed this speakeasy bar and will definitely come back with more people.

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    Aura Restaurant & Lounge - newamerican - Updated May 2026

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