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.

What a great cozy place. Great menu. Drink menu is fun as well. Great options on appetizers. Had…read moresome ham/brie eggrolls!

It's been 3 years since I last reviewed here, but it's still one of our regular stops and doesn't…read moredissapoint! Intimate, dark atmosphere inside, and brighter (and often warmer!) out back on the patio. Meatloaf and Salmon entrees are regulars for us, but we've tried almost every sandwich and many of the other entrees, and they are always full of flavor and delicious. Salads are fresh and have very good quality lettuce and veggies. Dressings are good as well. Small bar with drop in seating, but it pays to get a reservation. They currently use Toast to take reservations and you'll get a reminder the day prior to your visit. Walk in's often find it challenging to squeeze in here! Service is always good and the bartenders make a good drink.

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.

Another great sports bar! Fun vibes with a big outdoor patio. I had the crispy chicken sandwich and…read moreit was hot and delicious. Good service. I'll be back.

Waitress was pleasant and attentive. Place has a really fun beach theme going--even the handles to…read morethe bathroom look like they belong on a dock. We went there right as they opened during the week. Hubby had a beer that was a dollar off and we each ordered sandwiches that were the special. I had a Cuban, which was tasty and came with crinkle fries. I brought half home. Husband's meatball sub was good and came with fries as well. He enjoyed the sauce. Great lunch place. Sandwiches are $15+ with a side of fries.

We had the bacon jam/ Gouda burger/fries and a cheese burger with GF bun and sweet potato fries…read more Both were legit. Great beer list. Staff is awesome. Like the location and the vibe. Will come back!

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.

Nice place tucked away behind a strip mall…read more Figured it would be standard bar food....until I tried the cheeseburger pizza. Holy cow, is that good! The sauce is unique but very tasty. Going back again soon & this time ordering extras for leftovers.

This is a hidden gem. I mean that literally and figuratively. In back corner on back side of a…read morestrip center lies this culinary oasis!!!! While i was looking for hot beef sandwich , which i found. This place invites you in with popcorn and caramel corn while u wait. The burger and steak fries were worth the trip. I have noticed a ton of pizzas being served but never had one. My wife had french dip which was good and sweet potato fries were average. But the HOT BEEF SANDWICH. Is my go to. Growing up this seemed to be everywhere on menus. Now it seems to be a forgotten favorite. I had it 3 weeks ago and person next to to me commented how that is a fall snd winter staple. I know that is correct but........ its damn good. SEE PIC ATTACHED AND YOU WILK BEING HEADING THAT WAY!!!!! Enjoy

We went to Boulder Tap House in Ankeny with a party of five and a half -- Kim and I, three of my…read morekids, and my one-month-old granddaughter. We sat at a high top with a bench, and it actually worked really well for having the baby with us. Drinks and waters came out efficiently, and our waitress was kind and courteous. The food did take a little while, but everything came out together, which I appreciate with a larger table. My fries were room temperature when they arrived, but they quickly replaced them with piping hot ones, so no real complaint there. Our table had a good mix: the Pulled Pork Sandwich for $12.99, Crispy Chicken Wrap for $14.99, Tequila Lime Chicken Tacos for $14.99, BTH Classic Smash Burger for $14.99, and a medium order of house-made boneless wings for $16.99. No one complained, which is usually a pretty good sign with our crew. The restaurant was clean, fairly busy, and all the staff we interacted with were friendly. Drink prices seemed reasonable too. We were also able to hang out and visit for quite a while without feeling rushed, which made it a really nice family stop. It is close to home, the food was good, and my daughter picked up the bill for Father's Day, so that made it taste even better. We will definitely be back.

My family and went here on a Monday night. It wasn't super busy and we were seated right away. Half…read moreour group ordered tap beers from their lengthy beer menu. One of the options we wanted was out which I have heard is a fairly common thing with certain beers here. For an appetizer we ordered the bone-in Buffalo wings. They were so good and the best item that I had during this meal. I would go back for the wings alone. One of the members of my group who has been here before said the boneless wings are not good and he would only recommend the bone-in wings. For it being a Monday night and not very busy I felt like the food was taking longer than necessary, but this was my first time, so I didn't have anything to compare it to. Majority of the table ordered burgers. We all enjoyed them, but didn't think it was the best burger ever. My favorite was the jalapeño popper burger, but I really don't think you could go wrong with any of the burgers. I liked this place and will be back if the opportunity comes, but I don't think it will be a staple restaurant in our house.

We had such a great experience at Smash Park during our trip to West Des Moines! Kam was our…read morebartender and honestly one of the best we've ever had. He was incredibly friendly, genuine, and made us feel so welcome from the moment we walked up to the bar. You can tell he really enjoys what he does--and it shows in how he treats his guests. The drinks were great, the atmosphere was fun, and having Smash Park just steps away from our hotel (Hyatt Place) made it even better. Kam went above and beyond to make our night special, and we'll definitely be back next time we're in town. Give that guy a raise!

Pretty mid. It did the job but the texture was a bit off/ mushy. Well priced however, and the…read moreamount of games available was fun. Also recommend ladies night, 50% off cocktails 1st Thursday of the month!

4.6* (out of 5) Food: 4* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4*…read more 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.

Had a great lunch here today! Fun vibes. Lots of games on. Good service. I had the full BLT…read moresandwich which I couldn't finish. Half definitely would've been enough. I can't wait to go back here.

4.2* (out of 5) Food: 3* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 5*…read more Service: 4* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $25 10/02/2026 Stopped last night for the sole purpose of checking out their newly announced Happy Hour, as the information on my sister site HappyHourDesMoines.com was getting a bit dated. Since it was Happy Hour pricing (app. 1/3 off the items we checked), the Value bumps to a 5* for this trip. All things considered, I like Barn Town Brewing and really like a few of their beers - not to mention, they are close to home. Because we were here for a Happy Hour review, we ordered only from their Happy Hour menu (all of which have pictures included below). My wife started with an amber Core beer, while I chose the Featured Flight - since it included several of their beers that I hadn't yet sampled. For our meal, we ordered the Bavarian Pretzels (see picture), Crab Rangoon Flatbread (see picture) and Wings, split between Buffalo & Honey Hot (see picture). The Pretzels are just what you would expect and the combination of mustard and cheese dipping sauces were a great complement. The wings were also tasty, although several admittedly appeared to come from a pretty deformed chicken. The flatbread would be the only thing I wouldn't order again. I expect very thin to cracker type crusts for flatbread and this was more of a thick / deep dish pizza type of crust (the picture shows it, about 1/2" thick). Further, the sauces / topping were a bit sparce - so it was quite bready and dry. If you found this review helpful, please show your appreciation with a Like or a Follow.

Good service and creative beers, especially in the sour and sugary spectrum. The unfortunate part…read moreis that some of those beers are TOO sugary that it doesn't taste/feel like beer anymore. I had experienced Barn Town at a beer festival and researched them before visiting town, so I know the experimental candy-influenced collabs are kind of their thing. The PB and Grape Jelly sour was nice and the Watermelon Sour Batch Buddies was the best of the State Fair themed bunch. Everything else packed too much of a flavor punch for me... to the point of upsetting my stomach which NEVER happens when I drink beer. I would actually go back and try some of their flagship (normal) beer offerings and food specials to get a more well rounded opinion of the brewpub.