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    Clyde's Fine Diner

    4.4 (129 reviews)
    ModerateDiners, Bars, American
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Hil H.

    Clyde's Fine Diner is gorgeous! The server was really nice and attentive. The decor is really attractive. The huge windows are great for people watching. The cocktails were my favorite part. I would recommend trying one; I'm very sensitive to a poorly mixed drink, and they do not burn these. I wasn't a huge fan of the food. The wings were super crispy and the dry rub was great, but the sauce was thick and bland. I got the steak frites and the frites were all maybe an inch long with little flavor. There was a massive scoop of blue cheese on my steak and unfortunately that's all I tasted. The other diner with me had a CFD burger which they said was fine. All in all, very cute place for a drink at the bar, I think I might get the wings again with sauce on the side. I broadly wouldn't do full dining just because for the cost to perceived value ratio, I don't think I would want to risk it on a potentially disappointing dish.

    Ken C.

    Excellent experience at Clyde's. Visiting from out of state and the vibe looked great so wanted to check it out. Great food options, music was on point and vibe was modern and nice. The shrimp burger I thought would be a patty but it was more like a poboy. It was still delicious. The caesar bruss sprouts were a must. Very good and packed with flavor. The mushroom risotto presentation was funny and the texture of the corn was on point. All food came out promptly and sitting at the bar, service was quick. Highly recommend!

    Empanadas
    Ed D.

    Very nice restaurant near Embassy Suites hotel. I was able to get a seat right away for a Tuesday night dinner. I was hungry so I ordered right away and got the empanadas as a starter and the whitefish for dinner. The empeñadas are not what I expected and most of the filling was laid on the side as a sauce versus inside but still tasted good. The whitefish was well made with a somewhat crispy skin and moist thin slice of whitefish. Small portion of veggies rounded out the dish nicely. Prices were ok. Service was very friendly and good

    Kale Salad
    Christine I.

    The ambiance here is beautiful. It's the perfect location for a classy dinner night out in East village. Service has always been pretty friendly. I've gotten their fries here, a lot. I would say this is one of my favorite location just for fries. And they give you way more than enough. Even if it's just as a side. I got a salad, fries, and a Diet Coke one night (iykyk) and I'm pretty sure my fries were the same size as my salad. That's not for everyone but I, again, love their fries here. The kale salad from here had some crispy chickpeas that were pretty tasty! Added a good crunch. And they have the dressing already tossed in the salad which I appreciate!

    Pork Loin Sandwich and side House Salad
    Stephen L.

    I expected very little from this restaurant when I looked at their limited menu. Once I stated eating, I quickly changed my mind. The salad was great with the perfect amount of dressing. I loved my sauerbraten pork loin sandwich too. Wait staff was great. We got in about 40 minutes before closing and we were ready to go without rush 40 minutes later. Building and restaurant are very new. They look great. Chairs and table were clean although not exceptionally fancy but who cares? Clean, well maintained, tons of light, vibrant

    Eric L.

    An upscale diner in Des Moines' East Village serves typical diner food with a fine dining twist in an upscale environment with attentive waiters. The building itself is beautiful - everything is spotless and clean. Service is efficient and quick, and the staff knows the menu well. Food is good. I had the tartare (a special that day) and the sausage. The tartare was good, but not very meaty (too much garnish). The sausage was perfect. I was full with this meal, but I tried the seasonal watermelon sorbet - also very good. The price is fair, and it's a great stop.

    Drink menu
    Jekeia C.

    Clyde's had been on my list of restaurants to try and I was glad to finally see what the hype was about. It didn't disappoint! Ambience: It's such a charming restaurant with a cozy diner vibe, offering indoor and outdoor seating! I loved the high ceilings which created a spacious and welcoming vibe! Food: I tried the side house salad with homemade ranch dressing. I wouldn't recommend the dressing--it tasted chalky, which was disappointing since the mixed greens were perfectly fresh. However, the homemade fries and dill wings were amazing! Both were cooked to a perfect crisp, just the way I like them. The dill flavor on the wings was subtle, though I would suggest asking for them without the dressing at the bottom of the bowl next time. Service: Our server was exceptional, very attentive and accommodating. She even comped my salad after hearing that I didn't enjoy the dressing and offered great menu suggestions, which led me to try the wings. Price: The prices are reasonable for the quality of the food. Parking: There's metered street parking available, as well as a nearby parking garage. Looking forward to going back to try more of the menu!

    Steak Frites - hanger steak with creamed spinach, pickled mushrooms, house fries, and blue butter.
    Patti M.

    I love the atmosphere of Clyde's. Diner inspired but modern interior is light and bright with floor to ceiling windows. The food and drinks are exceptional. Service is top notch. I had the steak frites, which was cooked and seasoned perfectly. Friends preferred the oysters on the half shell, which was a Wednesday night special and they were fresh and delicious. I would love to go here more often, but the menu is excessively overpriced. Be aware there is a credit card charge as well.

    Shawn B.

    Really cool upscale diner experience in East Village Des Moines - Clyde's We ordered a couple of CFD's Clyde's Fine Diner Burger. 2 perfect smashed patties with cheese , special sauce , onions and pickles. Wow. A top 5 burger ever!! The edges were crispy just like they should be. Also, we had the cheeseboard with just a couple pieces of cheese, Jam, some honey, perfectly toasted bread and almonds. Nice The small salad and fries were a nice compliment. Great lunch.

    Pork belly toast
    Erin H.

    Clyde's is always a yes for me. The service is superb and I love the creative and seasonal menu options. The last visit was dinner before a show at the Civic Center and our waitress made sure we were not rushed for our show. The Shrimpwhich is my go to dish!

    Mojo pork sandwich
    Veronica K.

    This review is for 3.5 stars. This place has been on my list of places to try for a while so my husband and I ate dinner here tonight. We both thought the food was good but priced higher than it should be for what we got. I got the CFD Burger and my husband got the Mojo Pork Sandwich and while we thought they were both fine, we felt a little underwhelmed for how much they cost. My burger was $14 and the pork sandwich was $16 and neither one came with fries or a side. The side fries were $4, which I got. I checked their website before we went there and the website price for the fries was $3, not $4. I really hate when restaurants change the price of things on the menu but don't update the menu on their website. My burger was good but not amazing. Their sauce in It reminded me of a Big Mac. I feel like I have gotten just as good hamburgers from Smashburger or Zombie Burger for much less money. My husband said he was expecting more flavor with his sandwich. It tasted good but didn't wow him. I guess we just expected more because the chef is a James Beard Award nominee. We thought the flavors would be much better than food you can find elsewhere. I also feel that burgers and sandwiches should always come with a side. Neither the burger nor the sandwich was very big. There's no way either one alone would fill you up. I don't know anyone who would order a burger without getting fries or some other side. However, I will say that the fries were very good. They were light and crispy and didn't taste like they were frozen from a bag. They were just slightly warm, though, and not piping hot. They were still tasty though. All the employees we dealt with were friendly and nice. Our server, though, disappeared after we got our food. She never checked on us to ask how things were. I didn't get very much ketchup for my fries and I was looking all over the room for her to ask for more ketchup. When I finally found her, I was halfway done with my food. The place looks amazing and definitely looks like an upscale modern diner. The decor and furnishings are beautiful. Everything looks well thought out. I don't think we will be back again any time soon, though. The food didn't impress us enough to try it again for what they're charging.

    Pork loin chop over white bean puree, braised kale, pickled cauliflower and served with green sauce
    Jen P.

    Total awesomeness - from the exciting menu to the friendly and knowledgeable staff, to the food taste and quality, to the ambiance. Great spot, great experience! I dined here with a workmate on a Thursday evening. We weren't sure how busy they would be, so made a reservation for 6 pm. Unfortunately, work kept us busy and we were not going to make that, so I called and was told it was no problem to shift to a later slot. We arrived around 7:15 pm and were accommodated without issue. The seasonal menu changes all the time, and according to our local friends who recommended Clyde's, often there is an interesting preparation that challenges even the most seasoned foodie, and results in the diner needing to look up a term, an ingredient or a technique. On the night we dined, we had dishes that were more accessible, though both were still finely crafted with a mix of high-quality ingredients and complex flavors. My friend had a fish dish that was served over a smoked-tomato rice - the portion was not huge, but altogether was satisfying, AND left room for dessert. She said it was delicious and among the best fish dishes she ever ate. For me, I had the pork loin chop, over a white bean puree, with braised kale and picked cauliflower, and a green sauce on top. The meat was perfectly cooked, juice and flavorful, and the combo of beans, greens and pickled flavors all complimented each other and the meat. A really great plate. We both felt like there was room for dessert, so ordered the night's special custard, which was based on a local favorite 'scotcheroo' - a peanut-butter and chocolate rice crispy treat, completely pureed into a flavor, mixed into the custard. Unlike that description, which sounds like it might be chunky, the custard was super smooth and oozed all the flavors. We amped ours up a notch with the addition of house-made chocolate sauce. Overall, we really loved the experience at Clyde's, and next time I am in town, I look forward to eating more of my meals there. I am pretty sure there's not a 'bad' choice on the menu and am excited for more opportunities to experience the magic of Clyde's kitchen. Well done Clyde's!

    Mark A.

    This was easily the best meal I had on my visit to Des Moines. Everything was prepared, seasoned and presented wonderfully. The highlight for me was definitely the Caesar Brussels sprouts. They were a complete flavor bomb in the best way possible. The grain bowl was also delicious as was the Korean hot chicken sandwich. The cocktails were well balanced and had simple, but beautiful garnishes on them although, they were a little pricey. I live in the San Francisco area and these were expensive even by Bay Area standards. The staff were all extemely friendly and I loved that the music was played via vinyl. I'd love to come back and try more!

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    Clyde's never disappoints. We had the best meal. I am coming back next time I am back home. Highly recommend

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    Food and drink was great - had the kimchi chicken sandwich! Service was great!!! Would go back!

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