4.6* (out of 5) Food: 4* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 5* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $10 04/28/2026 Bix & Co. Our primary reason for stopping back tonight was for 'research and development' for my happyhourdesmoines.com website. This meant a smaller total check, as we only sampled a couple of Happy Hour specials - and they were quite tasty. We shared an order of Chicken Wings (see picture) and I ordered a House Margarita (see picture). The chicken wings were very good and I'll say that I enjoyed the House Margarita as much as the better ones in Mexican restaurants. We have enjoyed all of our stops at Bix & Co. and tonight was no different. read more

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We choose Bix & Co. before a show at the Val Air. We started with the Cheese Curds. Cubed Wisconsin white cheddar cheese in a light and crispy beer batter with Bix's pizza sauce. Wow, amazing flavor that just smacks your taste buds awake. What a fantastic start. The Burger & Tots were good which we split. The burger is chuck, brisket, and short rib ground to perfection on a South Union Bakery Bun. The tots were nice and crispy. The pizza was fantastic! We choose Tony's combo no olives or shrooms, add onion with the Cup & Char Pepperoni and Graziano Sausage. Cracker this crust and the Bix's pizza sauce. What a fantastic pizza, so delicious and perfect. The service was great and we will be back. read more

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Had several people recommend this place to me so found a time when I could take my wife for lunch. This place was awesome! Awesome indoor bar and amazing shaded patio outside. Garage doors brought the space together with great TV's for viewing the big game. Service was solid. Wish my waitress would have explained their menu to me better, but when eves dropping at the waiter next to us we heard the Italian Food is recommended. We had heard the Italian Beef egg rolls were to die for so we started with those...and man were they incredible. I could have stopped there, they were sooooo good. My wife had the club and it was ok. I had the Nashville Hot Chicken and is was solid but wished it would been hotter. We didn't drink but they had tons of options on tap. We will be back as this place is a hidden jam and wasn't too expensive! read more

A Much-Needed Return After our last visit, I was a little reluctant to come back. But our good friend Josh was performing tonight, and we had to come see him! I'm so glad we did. The experience was much elevated since our last visit, where we were basically seated and forgotten. We grabbed a seat at a high-top close to the indoor stage. Our waitress immediately brought us waters and took our drink orders for huckleberry mules. Within moments, she returned with a big smile, a great personality, and, of course, our drinks. We sipped our cocktails and soaked up the great ambiance and the fantastic live music that Josh performs so well. Our server checked in often, and we eventually decided to order some Chicken Nachos. These things are ridiculous! They're fresh, homemade flour tortilla chips that are literally smothered in chicken, bacon, and--did I mention cheese? I think the cheese was also smothered in cheese. While I think they could dial back the cheese just a smidge, they were fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. And the pile of fresh Jalapeno's on the side made me extremely happy! Thanks for the great service and for having such great entertainment! We'll definitely be back for the pizza, and more drinks too! I am glad we gave it another shot! read more

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Bix's food is pretty good. Bix's prices are pretty bad. I don't think I've ever seen a more weirdly hostile menu. It's actually kind of humorous. In the very center of the menu there's this enormous blue box scolding patrons for sharing food and threatening extra fees if you dare split a dish at the table ($3). There is a long explanation for how you should be ordering your food though to avoid penalty fees, though, thank goodness! Then throughout the menu, you can see the extra fees for condiments. $1.49 each (although the lovely owners have graciously allowed you to have ketchup at the table) but if you want ranch and mayonnaise, you're paying $2.98+tax. And it's $2 for a slice of cheese, $4 for a slice of bacon. Like I said, the food is pretty good, but the obsession with nickel and diming patrons and not allowing them to share food without an upcharge comes off as unwelcoming. Especially the unnecessarily long explanation in the menu, that really just drives in the semi-hostile vibes. read more

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I've been a couple times now. I've had their pizza which was delicious and took a short time to make. The recent I tried the fried green peppers. Delicious. I'd prefer ranch or a mayo aoli sauce instead of their options. I did try the pizza sauce. It was ok I didn't dislike it. The prices are reasonable. If it's packed it can be cramped. The bar seats are comfortable. The place is always clean. The staff are always friendly and quick! I will definitely keep going here. read more

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It was busy Saturday afternoon, but we still got seated right away. Lots of games on the tv playing, so the noise level was up there with all the patrons, but still a fun environment. Our waitress was top notch and knew the menu well. Gave great suggestions. We opted for apps to share with three of us. It's hard to find the square cheese curds now and they have them. They're great!! We got naked wings with sauce on the side. With the spinach dip, it was very cheesey but we added some of the hot wings sauce to jazz it up. We got both corn and flour tortillas. I recommend that option. Our friend got the chili and a side of crispy fries. Not pictured was my friend's fried chicken sandwich that she loved. She was fond of the breading. Will be back for sure. read more

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I looove bix and co. The pizza here is always amazing. I am a big fan of thin crust pizzas and this place always gets it right for me! Whenever I'm sharing one I always get an appetizer on the side. I got the cheese curds - the style is puffy and crispy! I like how these are much more savory compared to other spots! Lots of tvs in every angle inside! And our server was friendly and very attentive with keeping our drinks filled! Can't wait to try more here! read more

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Friendly staff! Wide variety on the menu but can't go wrong with their pizza! Never disappoints with their "build your own" creations for pizza. read more

Bix - Build Your Own Pizza (cheese, banana peppers and olives) - Sports Bars Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

Great food! Love the atmosphere. Used to come every Wednesday for music bingo, but moved. But love coming back to town and meeting friends here. read more

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Service was really good. We were seated immediately and offered a spot on the patio. We sat on the patio which was great for a lovely Saturday lunch date. Inside has 20+ TVs which would make for great sports viewing. We ordered the rarebit burger and the Nashville hot chicken sandwich. The cheese on the rarebit was creamy and yummy. The chicken sandwich was a little sad. Fries were fine but nothing special. I would return, but I'd want to try other options in the area before. read more

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Active atmosphere. Wonderful staff. Kitchen is on point. If you can ... grab seats at the outdoor/indoor bar for the best drinking experience. And if you're feeling philanthropic ... feed your best lines to Chastity. She will thank you later. read more

Excellent pizzas with friendly and hospitable proprietors and bartenders. We even had a great talk with the chef who created the carefully crafted pizza dough. I've been there 3 times and I have yet to be disappointed. read more

A group of seven of us got together today at Bix & Co. in Valley Junction for lunch. We're mostly old co-workers who worked with each other for well over a decade, have gone our separate ways, but who still maintain a family like bond. We arrived at around 1130 AM and were greeted right away as we walked in. I think it's pretty much categorized as a sports bar and getting a table today wasn't an issue at all. Seating in Bix & Co. is a bar and barstools, tables and chairs, half booths and chairs, and a couple of full booths. If you enjoy eating outside they also have a large outdoor patio area while the weather permits. Three of us were seated right away and the other four wandered in over the next few minutes. Our server set the table up with silverware and menus right away and took our drink orders as we arrived. After our entire party arrived and we all had drinks we moved on to the food. The menu isn't huge but covers all the bases. The prices are reasonable. You both order and then pay at the table. We selected a few different items... A few beers A few fountain drinks (Coke products etc.) 2x cheese curds 1x green pepper rings 1x Italian beef egg rolls 1x Italian beef with applesauce 2x tenderloins and fries 3x (I wasn't paying very good attention...one of whatever with onion rings and their house sauce) A large Balboa pizza The food came out after a short wait. It could have taken longer if needed. We were in no hurry and were enjoying catching up with each other and the conversation that goes along with it. While we were eating our server stayed on top of things with our party. Making sure we had refills and checking on us every now and then etc. I LOVE this style of cheese curds. The only other place I can recall having them is in the Millstream Brau Haus down in the Amana Colonies. If I can't get big thick hand cut mozzarella sticks these are what I want! One of my friends let me try his Italian beef egg rolls. These are a winner! Kind of Italian beefy without the mess. One of our party ordered the green pepper rings. And they looked so good! I wasn't going to risk losing a hand stealing one...but I sure wanted to. Lol I remember when Tasty Tacos used to offer these... I'll get them next time! Their fries are really nothing special but I enjoyed them. They kind of reminded me of McDonalds fries. They weren't...but you probably know what I'm saying. Thinner, not too long, no skins... Lightly salted and best if you eat them right away. Really good when they're hot! The tenderloin is battered. Kind of along the same lines as the one served at Cactus Bob's in Johnston, but the batter is slightly different and the tenderloin here is a little thicker. I stuck with the holy trinity (onions, dill pickles, and mustard) but they are served with lettuce and tomato on the side too. A pretty good tenderloin! I suspect they use the same batter on the tenderloin as they do on the pepper rings and other items I've seen pictures of (chicken strips, chicken sandwiches, onions rings, etc.). If you're curious about the onion rings they are advertised as thinly sliced, but to me these hit that inbetween area... Not thick...but not exactly thin either. They maintain the rings v. being strings or straws. Mannnnnn... I hate comparing something to fast food like I did their fries, but it's a benchmark a lot of people are familiar with. Think Long John Silver's for the batter...at least consistency and texture. But those two brief comparisons are where it ends v. fast food... The food itself here is elevated and is at a completely different level. The food at Bix & Co. rocked and so did our service! We all liked the food. They treated our party very well from start to finish and they really made a great first impression on me. This is a place that I would definitely recommend. Happy hour from 200 PM - 500 PM Monday through Friday and daily food specials. If you haven't tried Bix & Co. out yet it's a worthwhile stop! Bonus points for keeping Brown Dogs hot sauce at the tables...! This is a local Iowa product out of Norwalk. I saw both their classic hot sauce along with their ghost pineapple. https://www.facebook.com/bixandco/ https://www.bixandco-wdm.com/ https://browndogsfarm.com/ read more

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We are traveling through town in our camper on our way to visit the grandkids and had an afternoon to go enjoy something local. We decided to visit Valley Junction, as it was fairly close to where we were staying. We did a little shopping to support local businesses and then stopped in here for an afternoon glass of wine before we headed back to our campsite. Josh was super welcoming, I had a glass of Pinot Grigio and hubby had a Leinenkugel. it is a super comfortable environment and if it were dinner time, I would be here in a heartbeat to try their pizza or any of their dishes that are made with locally sourced ingredients and everything is fresh, never frozen. I loved how they had bench seating as well as all of the barstools were super comfortable. They had many sports channels playing and a beautiful outdoor patio. If we lived anywhere nearby, we would totally be regulars here. total bill for a Pinot Grigio and a beer was 13 bucks, can't beat that! read more

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Had a much better experience this time around. Sat on the patio with friends on a warm Saturday afternoon. Service was very good and food was great. My wife had chicken tenders, our friends split nachos, and I had an Italian Beef. It was seriously good-on par with what I've had in Chicago, with great HOT giardiniera. Didn't have fries this time around, but the pasta salad was good. Glad we came back; our previous visit was tainted badly by our experience with the server. That can happen anywhere. read more

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The service was quick and efficient- we were seated right away and never had to wait long. The patio was a good outdoor spot, and inside had many televisions. My BLT sandwich had crisp bread and fresh produce with lots of bacon. This is a good spot to hit if you're in the valley junction area. read more

Bix - BLT - Sports Bars Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

Bix has some of the best chicken tenders I've ever had! You can tell that they're hand breaded and come out so fresh. The cheese curds were also incredible. Our server was very attentive and kind. Quaint-feelings sports bar, we will definitely be back! read more

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I had the Italian Beef wet with dip and it was so tasty. My company shared a pepperoni pizza and said it was amazing, cheesy and delicious! Service was good! There was an Iowa State game on so it was crowded but we didn't have to wait long at all! read more

My new favorite DSM restaurant! Fantastic cracker crust pizza. I'll be back whenever I come to Iowa. read more

Bix - Pepperoni and mushroom pizza - Sports Bars Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

The chicken fingers were amazing! So many fries for your side so everyone was stuffed. The cheese curds were a square of cheese which was unique and delicious. read more

We were there on a Tuesday for lunch in February 2024! It was pretty dead, we got sat right away, food came out pretty quick, and it was all delicious, hot, and correct! We found this restaurant on Instagram reels, happy we stopped, but probably won't return as it's decently outside Downtown Des Moines, which we really didn't realize! But the food was all great, it was kinda an upscale sports bar I would call it. Food was sports bar, but the decor and ambiance was upscale! read more

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It is bar food, but it is the best bar food I've had. Chicken tenders are breaded like fish and chips. Cheese curds are a staple here. The service was fast and nice. Don't know what else to tell you except the best pub food you will find. read more

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For a newer place, they have it figured out pretty well! We always opt for bar seats & it's so fun to watch all the drinks go out. Fast, efficient and so consistent, which is hard to find at some places. This trip we got the nachos & very surprised when they came made with Pita as chips. The toppings were tasty, although the 'chips' did get a bit soggy & most were stale. Overall though, give this place a try, patio, ambiance, workers - all great!! read more

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Been here a few times since the initial review. It's still 5 stars. My kid loves the pepperoni pizza. I like the Southsider. But, I always get the Italian Beef. Best in Des Moines. No question. Always been able to walk right in without wait, although I'm sure there are times when there is a bit of a wait. Prices aren't super cheap, but they are on par for a sports bar of this caliber. Well done. read more

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ABBA was amazing!!! This place is an excellent gem here in DSM. We got the Gouda cheese melt & the black and blue burger. The onion rings were out of this world and dipping sauces were just phenomenal. ABBA was excellent & was running the entirety of the restaurant as the only worker. He was attentive & so nice. read more

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This was my second visit here. The first visit I had the build your own pizza. It was one of the better pizzas I have had in a long time. This visit I had the half turkey bacon melt. Amazing. Came on south union foccia bread. So big and a side salad. I took half home for lunch the next day. My dining companion had the caprese chicken sandwich. He said there was a great balance with the cheese and balsamic. It looked amazing. He chose a side salad for his side. read more

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I am always up to support a locally owned establishment that supports the community. Bix is a large sports bar that has a select menu. I ordered the full Turkey Melt with a Salad. Each dish is made to order which takes a little longer than normal. The bread is handmade and the entire presentation was pleasing and inviting to the eye. read more

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New place! Great building with a fun vibe! Kind of loud, but that added to the sports bar atmosphere. Our waitress was great. We got there and had a 45 min wait for a group of 4. Food came out fast-- two tenderloins, wings, & a few minutes later, a pizza. Tenderloins are good, a nice size with a batter, not cracker crumb, coating. Tasty buns! Fries were standard. Friend had pasta salad and it was ok. Wings were good. The up charge for their special sauce seems a bit hokey. It was good with a little bite. Pizza was fine. Could use a bit more of graziano sausage & 1-2 more minutes in the oven. Can't wait to come back & sit on the patio. read more

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Bix & Co. is a great restaurant to go to on gameday. They have a lot of TVs and the ambience is fun. I had the basil lemonade which had a strong basil taste. We had the turkey bacon melt and the tenderloin, both were really good. The turkey bacon melt was exceptional with the South Union Bakery focaccia bread. Would highly recommend Bix & Co! read more

Bix - Turkey Bacon Melt - Sports Bars Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

4.1 I had previously reviewed here and had a few gigs with food quality. You know what, they fixed them! That may be a first in Des Moines. They do a good job with owners on site and a good staff. Now, the first Pizza I tried last weekend. Way-way too much cheese, that just killed the thin tavern style crust. Great Job !!! read more

Bix - Tenderloin and fries - Sports Bars Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

Popped in on a busy Valley Junction night. Even with a busier night than planned the service was excellent. Tables are set so that your conversation can be private but meeting you table neighbors happens freely. We had the margherita pizza and it was delicious. The crust really made the pizza. Decent beer selection. Look forward to another visit. read more

Bix & Co. has been on my list and I finally got to try it today, whilst watching the IU/Purdue game and the MI/OS game. We were also wrapping up a massive blended family picture session down the street, so this was an ideal location for us, with a party of 13 + 1 service dog. Food was fantastic! Jumbo wings = served with hot buffalo & ranch. They have "the good ranch" but their "hot" isn't hot, IMO; flavor was great though! Wings were meaty and cooked perfectly...(ie. not overcooked and dry). Cheese curds = are delish, however interesting only because they're different than others. Interesting isn't bad! They're large cubes, not as rich as other cheese curds, but we liked them overall! BBQ burger extra patty = a pound of burger meat for one kiddo. He loved it, fries are thinner and crispier (think McDonalds fries) and piping hot. American cheeseburger = (not pictured) was equally as good. Gone before I could capture a pic! Kids pizza boat = a very thick piece of bread with pizza toppings. He didn't love it but he also downed an adult cheeseburger beforehand, so the boat came home for an afternoon snack The Italian (pick your) breakfast bowl = loaded with eggs, potatoes, graziano sausage, hot giardiniera, Bix white sauce, cheese and a side of toast. Mmnnnnnn! A great, hot breakfast, flavor was spot on. The only thing that could've made this better was topped with a runny egg instead of scrambled, but that's just my personal opinion. Bacon and cheese breakfast pizza = thin, crispy crust and it was delicious. Served with some Bix white sauce on the crust, and scrambled eggs. It was awesome! Tenderloin sammy = for a family member, born and raised in Iowa, that has since moved out east. She says it was the last food item she needed to complete this family trip back to Iowa. So far, she's had Casey's taco pizza, Dorthy Lynch's salad dressing, a few local beers, Kolaches buns, Iowa sweet corn, and I'm sure I'm missing some others. But the tenderloin here at Bix, she says, hit the spot and rounded out the final food she wanted to eat before leaving. Nashville HOT sammy = (not pictured) was not hot at all, and probably our least favorite meal. It was just so so, they could make this so much better IMO. However, plenty of other foods to try so we did t leave hungry! It was very loud inside with several games going but it's to be expected; we weren't bothered and went intentionally to watch football. Our party of 13 had to be split into 2 separate tables due to seating size, for those planning larger parties here; set up isn't ideal for larger groups. Service was great, as busy as it was we didn't wait a crazy amount of time for our food (given how packed it was). -- at Bix & Co. read more

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It was very busy but the service was quick and the food was great. We got pizza and bone in wings. I can't wait to visit in the summer! Their patio looks awesome. read more

The nashville hot chicken sandwich is MORE than satisfying, and it comes with a side of your choice. I chose to upgrade my side to onion rings, which were decent. They have happy hour in the afternoon and after 8pm to close. No issues with the service here. Note, they have indoor and outdoor seating, which was nice for summer! read more

Bix - Nashville hot chicken sandwich - Sports Bars Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

I looked on Yelp for a place to get pasta since I was craving it. I was surprised when it came up with Bix. I thought they just had American food, but I had such a cozy, relaxing experience last time on their patio that I had to try it again. I didn't look their menu up ahead of time to make sure. Turns out all they have is mac & cheese or pasta salad. I was craving enough that I went for the mac & cheese. It's pretty average, but the crumbs on top are nice and crunchy and add a little flare. I was trying on the bread first, the focaccia bread tastes better without it together. Either way, it was a beautiful day to sit out on the patio. Every single staff member I interacted with was super kind and happy. This is one of my favorite places to have lunch. I've never sat inside, always on the patio, so I can't speak to that, but I love it out here. There's plenty of seating in there tho. The great thing is they accept Apple Pay, cause I forgot my credit card read more

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Just had lunch there today. Service was really good and the food was great. Great place for kids and watching sports. Will definitely come back again! read more

Cool sports bar atmosphere. Lots of TVs at eye level. Large patio. Comfortable seating throughout. Lovely servers. Killer wings. Nice and crispy. Highly recommend the Bone Wing sauce. I want this on a chicken sandwich! Fantastic thin crust pizza. They make their own crust and sauces. Build your own creation! Disappointment: 1) No drink menu. What's on tap? 2) No happy hour.... But they said it's coming! 3) prices are reasonable but on the higher side read more

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I love the cheese curds and chicken tenders here! The cheese curds are served as really big fried cubes and the chicken tenders are battered rather than breaded, which I prefer. This place is usually pretty packed, but I think it's well worth the wait. Chris was great and gave me a really good drink recommendation! I've never had the pizza or brunch here because I always get the chicken tenders, but I am very intrigued by it. Next time I come in I'll have to check out the pizza and/or brunch items. read more

This place seemed promising and heard good things about it, unfortunately, this was not our experience. I don't know if it's always this way, but it was seat yourself, which we knew that because someone was cleaning off a table right there and let us know. The ambiance seemed lively and the outdoor seating and bar area was bustling. It all seemed promising, but we waited and waited and waited for someone to bring us a menu and acknowledge us. There were paper menus left on a table next to us, so we grabbed those. It didn't look the same as what we previously saw online, and so we asked staff and no one seemed to know what the appropriate menu was for us to order from. All this time, our server hadn't been to our table yet. There were plenty of staff holding the wall up outside the kitchen area. A staff member finally said they would get our server, and once she arrived, the service was great. Sadly, they were out of several items. Someone at our table heard good things about the cheese curds, we all fond them to be, meh. Another person had a cheeseburger and didn't like it, someone else at our table tasted it and immediately spit it out. No details on why it was bad, but I had never seen this person spit out food before. They did like their truffle fries. I thought they were ok compared to other places that I have had them. On a positive note, we did really like our bianca pizza. I don't recall the name. It was very cheesy, and the fresh basil was amazing. The roasted red peppers didn't add anything but a bit of color. I was between a 2 and a 3 star review and chose a 2 as I will unlikely come back. If I do, it would be because I was in the area, on my bike and stopping at the outside bar for a drink. read more

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