If you like the UFC and a UFC atmosphere... then this is the place. Not only is the Ambiance…read moreawesome with UFC gear but the food is amazing. I ordered the burger sandwich and Bacar tots... absolutely amazing. Buddy ordered the hot dog and that also was amazing. Highly recommend due to great food, service and ambiance is great

First, going into the restaurant didn't feel like a true restaurant experience. There are no…read morewaiters or waitresses. No menue on the tables. No one to greet you. Just walk in and try to figure out the place. And then there it is. At the far end of the small room is the place to order with menues on a wall. Very unconventional. After the food is prepared, a person brings your order to your table. I ordered a large Chilli and was disappointed. There was plenty of items in it, plenty of ground beef, but it just didn't taste like traditional chilli. I was disappointed. From the Flying Elbows publicly, it is a burger specialty restaurant. I must admit that I'm old fashioned and not accustomed to this type of simplistic service and would rather be waited on. But, they have extensive bar service and that made up for the lack of true service....smile. I shall be back once more to try one of their burgers, but I sure do miss being waited on and leaving a nice sized tip for excellent service. But what do I know, I'm just an old man.

"I do not disagree with their name," says my friend visiting from out of state after enjoying his…read moreburger and fried mushrooms. I had the delicious BBQ pork burger with cheese and enjoyed its glorious Smokey flavor. I can't say I've been to that many burger cafe's but this was definitely a great experience. The staff/cook crew were extremely friendly. I was nervous by the long line, but they grilled the food up pretty quick and it was all fab. Enjoyed drinks came with meal. Definitely recommend!

Nice little roadside burger place right off I80 is definitely a much better option than the gas…read morestation or fast food selections nearby. Good burgers, dogs, and fries, just simple freshly cooked fare, I do think the onion rings are the way to go over the fries though, they were very good. Inside has about 10 tables, and there is a picnic area outside. The folks behind the counter were very friendly and did a good job keeping up with the steady lunch crowd when we were there around noon recently. They also have ice cream and shakes with some really unique flavors.

If you love good burgers you'll love this place…read more If you love b movie horror flicks and burgers then you MUST eat here! Can't say enough good things about the food, drinks, and especially the shakes! You'll love the atmosphere, the friendly staff, and the quick service (even though you'll probably be waiting to get it. People are just dying for it) Great food. Great atmosphere. Make your reservations today.

The server was very nice. We came on Saturday evening and while the place didn't actually look that…read morebusy and half the outside seating was closed, we will waited 20 mins to get sat. We didn't actually walk into the indoor restaurant area, we checked in and were sat outside. Outside waste too pleasant. Idk if just the Des Moines downtown area, but it smelled like hot garbage the entire time we were out eating. The food was delicious! I ordered the sweet potato fries and I wish the menu would have said they had a sprinkle of barbecue seasoning on them because I was not expecting that and I really just wanted some awesome sweet potato fries. I am not a fan of barbecue seasoning so it was kind of throwing me off. I also ordered the peach milkshake, which came literally liquidy and warm so that did not taste good at all. We also took our kids there and the kids were pretty disgusted with the bathroom. We just did not expect clowns and cuss words everywhere so just be warned if you have little kids that can read. Lol

There's a particular kind of romance at Lachele's Fine Foods on Ingersoll. The old-school diner…read morefeel. The promise of beef meeting a hot griddle. By the back door, the stale stench of cigarettes lingers like the last guest at a party nobody remembers throwing. Hardly perfume, but there it is. Some places come with a little baggage. I ordered the Uncle Denny: a smash patty with grilled onion, lettuce, Dijon, Duke's mayo, pepper jelly, and American cheese on a sesame bun. Yeah, I stole that from their menu. A combination that understands desire better than most dating profiles. The beef is where the courtship starts. That dark, griddle-kissed crust. The cheese surrendering to the heat. Grilled onions settling into the whole delicious mess. Then the Dijon cuts through, and the pepper jelly slips in with sweetness and a little trouble. Duke's makes sure nobody leaves clean. You lean forward. Both hands on the bun. For a few minutes, your phone can go to hell. There's something deeply intimate about a good burger: the attention it demands, the small indignities you willingly accept, the sauce you discover on your wrist after you've already decided you're in love. Bourdain said it best: "I'm just a cheap, nasty, low down, trailer park burger slut". The tots belong here, too. Little fried accomplices, useful for stretching out the affair between bites. The Uncle Denny, tots, and a drink came to damn near $18. Enough to make you pause before paying. Enough that the burger had better give you something to remember. This one will. I'll go back. Probably order the same thing. I always do. There's a point in every romance when you stop pretending you're interested in seeing other people.

Smash burgers are unique in flavor and trimmings with one of the best places located on Ingersoll…read morein Des Moines at Lachele's where you can order a very flavorful Smash called "Jake." The service as you enter is quick and friendly with wait staffer making sure your order is brought to you before it cools down. The neighborly atmosphere is not splashy for a diner but comfortable enough to let you enjoy your burger in friendly surroundings.

Great food. Top notch. Nice people and a fun bar. Believe bar stays open later. Affordableread more

If you are ever in the area or just look for something amazing make the stop here. You won't regret…read moreit.

To start off with I was greeted as soon as I walked into the door. And asked to pick a seat as I…read moresee available. The atmosphere was absolutely perfect (The Name Alone had me excited already) My server came just about right as soon as I sat down and brought me a menu, I didn't grab pictures of the menu as they are already online. Anyways, I had ordered The Baja Burger with a side of the specially seasoned fries which are just the utmost delicious. I have to admit for such a small place I wasn't expecting HOMEMADE RANCH I can't stress it enough that any place that has homemade ranch has my heart completely. I would highly recommend this place to anyone who's looking for a good burger that fills you up and doesn't make your stomach hurt. Thank you so much The Lucky Horse

4.2* (out of 5) Food: 4* Atmosphere: 3* Value: 5*…read more Service: 4* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $21 06/24/2026 Finally had a chance to stop again after several years while on our way home from downtown and looking for something to eat. It was a beautiful evening, so we decided to sit outside on their patio. Shouldn't admit it...but we had to ask our waitress what the lettering was on the side of the building (see picture) - but hay, we are near Drake. Following a Lucky Casa Margarita (see picture), we ordered our meals. My wife ordered the Dogtown Burger w/ Onion Rings (see picture) and I went with the Boneless Wings w/ Blueberry BBQ sauce (see picture). As is our modus operandi, we shared tastes of each and both thoroughly enjoyed both plates. While me wife isn't usually a big berry sauce person, she agreed that the wings were very good. Unfortunately, I was too full to sample one of the awesome looking desserts on the menu...so that will be the reason for another stop! If you found this review helpful, please show your appreciation with a Like or a Follow.

Amazing bacon cheeseburger to start my week vacation. Perfect unplug moment, relaxing environment…read moreand amazing food

It's just not consistent. Went once and all was fine. Went second time and burger was average,…read moreonion rings were barely fried, bun was stale, end cut tomato was used. Too expensive to have poor consistency. Threw it out and went to Freddy's for a great burger and le$$ cost.

The Groggy Dog has a way of making you feel like family the moment you walk through the door. Bob…read moreFox, the owner, puts an incredible amount of time and effort into making sure the food is always above and beyond what you would expect. What really stands out is that he genuinely listens to his customers. If something isn't quite right or you have a suggestion, Mr. Fox takes the time to hear you out and looks for ways to make things better. The Groggy Dog also does a great job keeping things interesting with its beer selection. The beers on tap are always changing, giving you a chance to try something different each time you visit. Whether you have a favorite or want to branch out and try something new, there's usually something worth checking out. I really appreciate that they don't just stick with the same lineup--they keep things fresh and give customers a reason to come back and see what's new. Between the great food, rotating beer selection, and the way Bob genuinely cares about his customers and his business, The Groggy Dog is the kind of place that feels less like a restaurant and more like a local gathering spot. You can tell there's a lot of pride and hard work behind what they do, and it shows.

Really nice downtown barn Indianola with a British vibe, oh nice but then if I get more, you can…read morestill add to it if need be all right thanks for serving poutine, Guinness beer and a bunch of similar stuff. The Irish eggrolls with corned beef were pretty darn good and the local beer that was a lager from Des Moines hit the spot, but I don't remember the name.

Between Iowa City and Des Moines leave I80 and drive into Grinell and dine at the Prarie Canary…read more Worth the 5 minutes. Vietnamese spring rolls made by Matayas (the owner? and our waiter) mother were delicious. Our simple fare was perfect after a long drive but there were more complete meals on the menu. Sunday with a homemade blondie and a flourish wrapped things up!

We celebrated my nephew's graduation at the Prairie Canary which seems to be The Restaurant in…read moreGrinnell. It was quite happening the night we were there, as I imagine a lot of people were celebrating graduations. We ordered the spinach artichoke dip, shrimp and brussel sprouts to start, and I ordered the steak frites for my entree. Everything was delicious, and we were all very pleased with our meals.

Nestled in a set of businesses halfway between Ames and Ankeny, Flight nailed my first visit with a…read moreterrific meal and great customer service. Plenty of parking and a comfortable interior, they enable diners to have a positive visit without being cramped or rushed. Noise isn't an issue. Opened with a sensational Onion Haystack, a unique dish that was aided by a pair of sauces, Chipotle ranch and buttermilk ranch. My burger was outstanding, The Classic, perfectly cooked and served on a delicious bun. I snagged some tasty sweet potato fries from my Way Better Half too! Coke products a plus too! Server Brooklyn was excellent, providing great guidance with a kind nature.

We went to Flight Bar + Grill in Huxley, Iowa to celebrate a family birthday. It was a great…read moreexperience. First, it was Fall graduation weekend at Iowa State University 8 miles up the road, so the place was packed. They told us we would have about an hour wait, but you could see the tickets were flying out of the kitchen, and that things were moving along nicely. We stopped in the bar for a drink, and I ordered a Manhattan up. It was very well made, and reasonably priced. In less than 45 minutes, we got our table. Flight has a variety of specialty smash burgers, and I chose the Crown Wagyu Burger. It's a double Wagyu patty smash burger with smoked gouda, hot pepper bacon jam, arugula, caramelized onion aioli + onion haystack. It was a fantastic burger, and the fries I had as a side were very nice too. The service was swift and friendly, and it was an overall great experience. The building itself is very clean With just the right lighting. It's got kind of an industrial look to it, and it is a nice space. It looked like there was a little banquet room off to the side for pre-scheduled gatherings. All in all, definitely two thumbs up for Flight!