Chef Mary Jane and her husband Michael made us feel welcomed from the moment we entered her…read morekitchen. We learned how to make food from Greece from appetizers to dessert (Baklava! Yummm!!) The conversation was easy as if we were old friends and the food was delicious. She obviously has years of experience as a professional chef and has a passion to share it with those she welcomes into her space. 10/10 recommend for a fun date night activity!

My husband and I got married at the Henry A. Wallace Farm in Orient in May and the venue staff…read moreexceeded our expectations. The food was amazing, everything locally grown, and the venue coordinator was great to work with. We had a beautiful experience and would recommend it to anyone looking for a romantic and natural place to hold your wedding.

I just finished my first Farm to Table Thursday meal of the year here and unfortunately it's the…read morelast meal of the year as they close until March now. I reminded myself exactly how much I love it and how I've missed out! I want to make an effort to come more next year. We almost missed out because even though we called 3 weeks in advance the reservations were full. Luckily we were able to get through on a cancellation yesterday. We started out with the Honeysquash soup and the lamb meatballs, which are still my favorite. The soup was a bit thinner than I expected but still tasted great. Our main course came and I finally got to try their short ribs! (If you only knew the saga we went through in 2018 to try and fail to get to taste their short ribs you would understand.) They were every bit as yummy as I imagined. They came with a side of their crispy potato cake - which was more like scalloped potatoes but I loved them. It also came with roasted parsnips and radishes. I haven't had parsnips in years but trust me when I say I'll have to try to get them more now. They were roasted with I believe just a little oil, salt and pepper so the vegetables shown through. Exactly how I like them! The eggnog ice cream was tasty but the ginger molasses cookies were the star! The service was friendly, especially considering that my dinning partner was left alone for the first 20 minutes due to a ride/work snafu on my part. The place was decked out for the holidays and it would be worth a visit just to see that. I will for sure be back, I only wish I had someone to go to their February Valentine's Day event with so I could eat more of their food soon! ---- A side note is their CSA program was cancelled in 2019. I hope they will bring it back as I definitely miss getting all the fresh produce!

4.4* (out of 5) Food: 4* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4*…read more Service: 4* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $33 05/01/2026 We wanted to try a burger here as they were one of 10 finalists for Iowa Burger of the Year - and we got the opportunity last night with our son and daughter-in-law, along with our grandson. Being on the golf course, it is a bit out of the way and admittedly was a little confusing to find the first time we drove over to see the location. That said, how can you rate the atmosphere as anything other but top-notch when you look out the large glass windows onto a well-maintained golf course and pond. Our first order was the adult beverages - which admittedly started with disappointment and ended in delight. I'm as stickler for details and love Mezcal Palomas (see my recipe to make your own at home), so the first thing I noticed was that "Poloma" was spelled wrong on the menu. We all thought the special on the board by the entry door looked good, so ordered a round of Gin Basil Smash drinks (see picture). While it tasted great, all of us commented about how small it was...so assured the next round included larger drinks (especially since they were all the same price). That was were my satisfaction turned to delight, as I asked our server if she could substitute Mezcal for the Tequila in the menu Paloma. She said that they could - and that drink (see picture) was fantastic! For our meals, my wife ordered Shrimp Tacos with corn tortillas (see picture) and I went for a Burger of the Year candidate with The Fuego (see picture). As we always do, we shared portions of our food to try both plates. The Shrimp Tacos and chips were delicious and I found the included salsa to be quite bland. As to The Fuego, be aware that this does indeed live up to its name and it quite spicey - I found it delicious, but my wife thought it was too hot and was trying to remove jalapenos and sauce for her 2nd bite. While the burger was good, the real star of the show with The Fuego was the fries - at least in my opinion. They were browned perfectly, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and oh, so delicious! If you go, I suggest you go during daylight to enjoy the view of the golf course...and make sure you try the french fries and a Mezcal Paloma! Photos copyright: happyhourdesmoines.com & thefoodanddrinkguy.com

I came in for a lovely dinner with my friends from out of town, it was prime rib night! My…read morefavorite!! The view of the course from the restaurant was beautiful. There was great service from all who were working. Our food came out in a very timely manner and I will definitely be coming back here with my kiddos!!

Wow is what I have to say about this wonderful Venue Chateau doesn't disappoint! As a guest at a…read morerecent wedding I attended I was pleasantly surprised at the attention to detail by the staff, we were greeted at the front of the Chateau and escorted to walk down a pathway to the gazebo, where the Ceremony took place which looked stunning coming down the pathway as the wedding party made their way down, after the Ceremony headed back up the pathway inside to discover everything set up perfectly for the dinner with was very elegant the staff very accommodating released tables, food line well placed and ran quickly and efficiently, staff picking up empty glasses and plates, everything right on point and staff extremely well orchestrated down to the last detail of service for guests, and wedding party, then as the party got a bit rowdy the staff watched for signs of to much alcohol intake, and took action of kindness but assertiveness for cutting off alcohol when needed. Have your event here and you will love every second of every minute...

My old job had a holiday party here and good lord, it was lovely! I felt soooo fancy and pretty…read moreprincess. The food and servers were fantastic and the place looked beautiful. I hope to return or throw a party here myself.

My bridesmaids and I got ready here in October before my wedding. There were 7 of us, and there was…read moreplenty of space for us all in the seating area. There was PLENTY of space for our hair and makeup and the lighting was great! I loved that there was a little dining area in the back for us to keep drinks and bagels so we could eat breakfast and drink mimosas while getting pampered!! We were able to hook our phones up to the sound system to play our own playlists while we got ready too, which was such a good vibe for the morning of my wedding. I was also REALLY impressed with the customer service - we had a bit of a mix up while booking, and Samantha was INCREDIBLY accommodating. The space was SO cute and felt so special :)

We were so excited to come in and make our own pottery for a reasonable price. The class was fun…read moreand we were given the option of painting it then or we could come back at a later time and paint it with studio paints and make designs, so we chose that option this class was in November). We went to paint these on February 13. We did very detailed pieces with flowers and intricate designs. The studio told me that they would be done within two weeks to a month. After a month passed, I called to see if our pieces were done, they weren't. After this, I called every week as the studio never followed up with me. Our pieces were finally done on April 3rd. So, I went in on the 4th to pick them up at opening. I waited an extra 15 minutes after opening and they had no one there, I knocked on the door and no one came. They did not have it anywhere that they were closed. I finally picked up our pieces and this studio absolutely destroyed our pieces. They melted the glaze and did not heat them in the proper temperature and ruined all our work designing them. So after 6 months, our pieces are going in the garbage. There was no apology for trashing our pieces or offer to reimburse us or to come in and redo them. It was so unfortunate that the team did not care to make things right.

This is such a great place to create! Families can walk in and pick a project right off the…read moreshelves and start creating. From simple projects like painting a piece of pottery (you take it home THAT DAY!), to projects that are more intricate, there is something for everyone! Owner, Stacy Schuurmann is so creative and offers many ideas for kids and adults to have fun with art!

Mulberry Street Tavern was one of our favorite dinners in Des Moines! Located inside the Surety…read moreHotel, it's the kind of restaurant that feels elevated without being overly formal--and the best part is you don't have to be staying at the hotel to enjoy it! We started the evening with a bottle of wine before ordering the homemade Bolognese and the bison filet with smooth, creamy mashed potatoes. Both dishes were full of flavor and beautifully prepared. Of course, we couldn't leave without trying dessert, and we're glad we saved room because both were the perfect ending to the meal! Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, planning a date night, or simply looking for a great meal downtown, I'd definitely recommend adding Mulberry Street Tavern to your list!

Staying at the hotel and had dinner here. We arrived at 5:45 and were told it was full of…read morereservations and we'd have to eat at the bar. The whole time it was half empty and when our plates were served the server passive aggressive said "thanks for helping" because I guess he expected me to grab my own plate??? The Les Moines cocktail was disgusting and they charged $36 for a tiny corn pesto pasta with a tablespoon of corn in it....it's Iowa for crying out loud!

Really beautiful spot, excellent food! Service was very good, they even made a special meal for me…read morebecause I have major allergies issues and I'm also really picky.