This is such a great little place to eat. I went yesterday and had a wonderful experience from…read morestart to finish. The food came out quickly, which I always appreciate. There's street parking right in front of the restaurant, and once inside, I was pleasantly surprised by how spacious it felt. From the outside, it looks smaller, but it's actually very comfortable, with plenty of indoor seating and even an outdoor patio where you can sit in the sun or shade. I ordered at the counter and chose the fried pork teriyaki bowl along with a Moscow mule for lunch. They brought everything straight to my table, and I didn't have to wait long at all. It was easy, relaxed, and honestly a little exciting in that simple way a good meal can be. The service was amazing, and the food was easily five stars for me. I really enjoyed my time there and will absolutely be coming back again.

Such a cute place, the outside is very misleading, we thought it was going to be tiny but it was…read morecozy and just big enough. They have outside seating as well. O had the korean bbq bowl paired with a thistle Hazy and it was absolutely delicious absolutely hit every single spot of delicious. Josh had the gabby burger with 1919 root beer and he said it was excellent! We cleaned our plates then took a long ! Yeah it was that good

Surprisingly, this was our first time at this Big Grove (we are frequent flyers of the I.C. one ;)…read more We kept hearing such positive things about this one, so we thought we would stop by. You can tell it the original one, as it's small and a little dated compared to the others that are near. But it's kinda cozy. We sat at the bar, and that's where they excelled. Our bartender Hallie, was fantastic! Best one we have had in a long time. Super nice, super informative. I had the Margherita Pizza, never have had one at a B.G. It was ok. Very saucy. Husband had the Fried Chicken Sandwich with Korean BBQ sauce. He has gotten that at the others and enjoys that sandwich a lot especially that sauce.

The food and service were amazing. The ambiance was a bit loud, but we were there for a benefit…read more Our server was the sweetest and very attentive considering how busy the restaurant was especially for a Monday night.

Our friends took us there after highly recommending it. We made the 2hr drive for what was to be to…read moredie for food. Sad to say I was disappointed. We ordered two appetizers- river rat balls & brushetta. Both were really good. All four of ordered the Saturday special of prime rib. Came with two sides. The side salad was the bombdotcom with homemade croutons. The American fries were decent but a bit soggy. The prime rib had ZERO seasoning and I paid an upcharge of $1.00 to make it Cajun. Nope... no flavor. Nada. Just a hunk of meat. I did scope out all other food coming from the small kitchen where you could hear the staff having a great time. It looked good so maybe we ordered wrong... but the menu is limited on prime rib days and what I normally would order wasn't available. Side note- I've worked in the restaurant business... not one person in the kitchen had hair nets on. Food was handles with barehands and I saw repeated cross contamination. The prime rib they cut our hunks off of laid on a counter dripping blood onto the floor that then had a towel thrown over it. I didn't feel great about eating our meal after noting all this.

I've been coming to Spring Lake Inn for around 25 years. Over the past 5 or 6 years it really went…read moredown in quality. Everything use to be perfect. I stopped going to Spring Lake for a few years and just recently went back when I heard they had new owners. I was pleasantly surprised! I had the peel and eat shrimp which were cooked perfectly. My dad had the prime rib, while it did not have the herb crust it used to have back in the day, it was wonderfully seasoned. My husband got the smash burger- which was not smashed at all and was pretty thick. But it was juicy and he loved it. My mom shared the prime rib with my dad but got a plate of American fries that were just like how they used to be and she loved them. The cheese curds were cooked just right. The portion was smaller than in the past, but they are around the same size or a bit larger than the other restaurants around town. Our favorite servers, Nicole, was there! Overall, we're were very happy with our meal and will be back soon!

Excellent chicken! Staff was great. Great location across from the river. Will definitely return.read more

Best Pizza around! They are just enormous.. No chinsing on cheeze or other ingredients.. Just be…read morehungry when you order!

Never fails to disappoint! They were extremely busy because of a concert and our food still came…read moreout hot and fresh. They forgot to put a burger in and the manager came over and apologized and said that the burger was on them! Very good customer service

Came here once with coworkers at their behest early on a weeknight. Place is huge, obviously caters…read moreto large parties, bus loads of ppl, etc. As such the atmosphere is quite sterile feeling, as much as they try to fill it up with old timey tchotchkes and relics from their history and other locations. Menu is huge, lots of options. Only thing that dwarfs their food offerings is the ice cream / shake/malt menu. I'll be honest I didn't care for the food. Got the turkey dinner with chili and sauerkraut. Turkey was drenched with gravy, on a pc of dull toast. Chili was good, sauerkraut was disappoint as it was a weird grilled and chopped way too fine. Got the pb nation ice cream which was the best thing I had there that night. One coworker got a mushroom Swiss burger and honestly that looked better than anything else.

We stopped in Cabin Coffee on our way out of town for a little pick me up for the 6.5 hour drive…read moreback to the Chicago area. Cabin Coffee is a cozy little western-themed cafe, with a wide variety of breakfast foods, pastries, and baked goods. They have a decent coffee menu as well, with alternative milks such as oat, coconut and almond for an extra 85 cents. The staff was extremely nice, and patient with not only my toddler, but my mother who orders slower than the speed of molasses. I appreciated that our order took some time to pull together, as that typically means your food is being made fresh, not reheated from frozen like a well-known overpriced coffee shop that we are all familiar with. I ordered a classic vanilla late with oat milk, and The Sundance bfast burrito. My mom ordered a large mocha something, The Longhorn burrito, two chocolate scones and my daughter ordered a chocolate chip cookie. The 7 items were only $36! Shocked. The latte was a little sweet, and took me awhile to finish, so if you don't like sweet, definitely tell them to hold off on a pump or two of syrup. The burritos were a good size, and mine kept me full for the entire trip. My daughter loved her crunchy chocolate chip cookie as well. Great vibes all around, and pretty decent coffee.

While traveling to visit family we wanted some caffeine and what a gem of a place to find! This was…read morethe second time I have had white coffee and Cabin Coffee's is exceptional. My wife had an iced mocha and my son had the Twister (Vanilla, Caramel, Dark & White Chocolate). They both really enjoyed their beverages. I highly recommend their products. The staff was very friendly and the place was clean.

Make reservations for this Hotel, their occupancy rate is among the highest in the city. Clean,…read moremodern, well staffed, friendly, and very comfortable. But the best part is their breakfast. While the room rates are moderate and competitive, the breakfast is five star. My wife and I have stayed in this hotel several times and never been disappointed. There are all of the normal amenities, Cheese and crackers, Ice cream, and fresh chocolate chip cookies are often provided in the lobby. We will continue to periodically return.

We stay here several times a year. Breakfast cooked to order by Chef Carrie is fabulous. Emily…read morekeeps everything running smoothly. It is nice to see the same staff with every visit. Great location. Restaurants within walking distance.

They have beautifully maintained grounds, the staff is super friendly, clean water, good power,…read moregreat internet, immaculate shower/bathroom building, but the best thing here is the size of the sites - HUGE!! I would estimate that these are twice as wide as the average site. What a difference this makes, when your neighbor isn't staring into your window. 1/3 mile circle trail around their lake, park with disc golf course and outstanding museum right next door. This is a place that we would not mind returning to - 5 stars despite their above average nightly rate ($52/night, weekly discount) and expensive laundry ($3.50/wash).

The Ultimate Stop for Bikes, Beer & Bites…read more After a day of biking, we made it back to El Bait Shop with some friends. This place is a solid choice, whether you're in the mood for the world's biggest selection of tap beers or some fantastic gastropub and comfort food from the lounge next door. We love it here because we can park our bikes in the provided area off the patio and still keep an eye on them. The outdoor service area is semi-shaded and the service is just as good as you'd get inside. As a beer lover, I can tell you the selection is ridiculous and expansive. If you want it, they probably have it, and from four or five different breweries at that! The menu is also loaded, with choices from both El Bait Shop and the High Life Lounge. Today, our food order was as impressive as the beer list. While I can't recall all the beers we had, the food included a Prime Rib Sandwich with tots ($14.99), the Pizza Burger also with tots ($11.99), the Philly Style Pot Roast Sandwich with a side of potato salad, and a massive bowl of Macaroni and Cheese ($11.99). We were starving after our ride, but that didn't change the fact that the food was all delicious, well-prepared, and served by our very attentive waiter, Kyle???, May. No one had any complaints, and the beer was cold and on time! Overall, we love the eclectic vibe of this place. Its downtown location gives you some great views, and more importantly, you're within walking distance of almost everything downtown Des Moines has to offer. This is a go-to spot for me, and I love taking first-time visitors here because it's so unique and the quality of both the service and the food is always on point. Oh, and did I mention the beer selection is completely insane? If you haven't been here yet, you are missing out, and you don't even know it. PRO TIP: Come here, and before you leave, slip over to the High Life Lounge for a throwback moment. Next time, start there and slip over here for a beer!

Wow this is not a dive bar, no matter who calls it that…read more We came in for a bite to eat and a beer while passing through Des Moines based on Yelp reviews. Had a sour with three fruit flavors that was lovely, and lunch of broasted chicken and beef stroganoff. The beef was surprisingly tender. Friendly service. Highly recommend this place!

Very pleased to stay here during a Christmas festival visit to central Iowa. We decided tonstay…read morehere because it is pet friendly and we preferred to bring ours along instead of getting a pet sitter for then weekend. A very nice 3 star hotel. Nice indoor pool. Outdoor gas fire pit with comfy chairs. Plenty of place to walk our dog around the hotel. The room was spacious. We had a king sized bed with a shower (not the tub option, which looked great in pics). The bed was comfortable. The lobby is nice and comfy. It doubles as the breakfast area. Breakfast was good. Waffles, biscuits/gravy, eggs, cereals, bagels. The staff, especially Jenn, was great.

This hotel is lovely, it has a lot of character! It feels like a cool place to be…read more The pool is big and so fun. There's a hot tub and a spot to jump into the pool from. Breakfast was fine. There were enough options including scrambled eggs. The lobby is great! Staff was friendly and helpful.