I'm so sad that this place is closing!!! I LOVE their food! Hopefully they will find a new location soon but in the mean time get your butt here before they close!! Their brunch is amazing!!! So many different dishes to choose from. Crepe, eggs Benedict, French toast, and the usual classics of eggs and bacon! What's even more amazing is their happy hour deals. If you like oysters then you definitely need to come get soon. You can bring your own wine in too because their is no corkage fee!!! Their dinner menu is hands down so yummy too! I love getting their tomato basil soup. Duck frite fries are completely to die for! It's so spot on! My recommendation to you is to come here and try their good before they close down due to the hotel remodeling! If you don't have the chance it will definitely be your loss! read more

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TLDR: nice happy hour with a classic interior. Came in for happy hour. Got oysters at 1.50 a piece. A cheese plate, some duck frites and a classic martini. Great time. Seats were comfortable. It has a classic 1920s/Italian vibe. I'll try to come back another day for entrees but had a great time with the happy hour. read more

Ordered Django for takeout It only took about 20 mins for my order to be ready, which was quick and totally painless for me. I just didn't factor in 5:30pm traffic. The staff was friendly when I entered, and friendly throughout my short visit. I ordered the fried calamari and the steak salad. The fried calamari was absolutely amazing. I had to preheat a little when I got home because it had been about 25 mins, nonetheless the appetizer was still delicious. Now to the entree. I mistakenly ordered my steak "medium-well" (I'm new at steak) and will next time definitely order medium or medium rare. The steak was definitely well-done (again this was my fault for ordering this way). So not reflecting that in my review. The lettuce was totally fresh (sometimes you can find browned pieces in salads and that ruins it for me). The bacon was a nice touch (especially because I didn't eat the steak), I loved the crispy potatoes (and they were crispy!) and blue cheese. My favorite part was the haricots vert (green beans), they were tiny and added the perfect crunch. The vinaigrette was also totally amazing. I added a glass of Pinot Noir at home and it was the perfect dinner. I will definitely be coming back- ordering something new and dining in this time! read more

Came on a Tuesday night with good friends. Service was super slow. Charcuterie was good and food was average. I'd give it another shot but not in a hurry to go again. read more

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Best food I had in Des Moines!! I was here visiting a friend for a week and went to all kinds of restaurants in the area. We went to Django for happy hour, got a couple of glasses of white wine, the raw oysters, cooked oysters, and the poutine. The wine was perfect and refreshing for a hot summer afternoon (we sat outside). The oysters went so well with the bread, which was also warm and fresh. We ended the meal with the creme brulee, creamy and delicious. The server was very nice and attentive even though we only ordered appetizers. The restaurant has a lovely atmosphere in general. It is a little gem among a lot of mediocre restaurants in the area. If I ever come back to Des Moines, I'm coming to this restaurant. read more

Django - Best food and drinks I had in Des Moines! :) - French Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

My husband and I went to Django to celebrate my birthday. We made a reservation online and noted it was for my birthday. We arrived about 15 minutes early and when we checked in the Hostess told me "Happy Birthday". We were seated in a quiet room and when the waitress arrived, she immediately told me "Happy Birthday"! So far so good for our first time at Django! We ordered the Duck Frites to start and they didn't disappoint. The curry ketchup, aioli and regular ketchup were great dipping sauces. The Bernaise sauce really didn't have much flavor at all, but we didn't care because all the other sauces were great! We ordered a Long Island Iced Tea and Amaretto Sour and both were delicious! The main course arrived and all I can say was it was DELICIOUS!!! The sea scallops were cooked to perfection and the lobster mashed potatoes were sooo good! I decided to add some shrimp to the meal and they were wonderful as well! I highly recommend giving this meal a try if you love seafood. It was AMAZING! My husband got the Django Bar Steak. It was topped with herbed butter and came with a small salad and duck frites. He said the steak was cooked perfectly and delicious. He also really enjoyed the salad and frites. Our waitress said I got a free dessert for my birthday and so I picked the Chocolate Pots de Creme. It was so delicious and rich! Definitely a dessert to share. Our waitress did a fantastic job and was very attentive. We were thrilled with the whole experience from start to finish and the food was INCREDIBLE! I highly recommend treating yourself to Django!! read more

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Our first visit to Django while visiting Des Moines and our dinners were very tasty. Our server allowed for a nice pace. The Brussels sprouts app was fantastic. Would definitely recommend read more

Snuck into Des Moines for a one-night stay and an associate of mine that lives in the area recommended this fabulous spot. Beef Bourguignon was delicious. A dish that I've tried to master for years... The menu was broad, and I had a hard time choosing from the excellent selections. The Charcuterie ensemble was wonderful. The service was great, and the location was a treat adjacent to the sculpture park. read more

We typically come for Sunday brunch. Came for dinner with a group. Everything was so delicious. Charcuterie happy hour appetizer was two meats and two cheeses, but also came with delicious almonds, grapes, olives and a couple strawberries. The salmon was recommended and was also very good, with a salty seasoning but very tender meat. Pleasant presentation. read more

Did some hopping around tonight. Hit Django happy hour for $1 oysters and $5 wine; our server was wonderful. He was attentive, polite and gave us great service. Oysters were delicious. Drinks were perfect. Also tried pork dish- really good/ melt in your mouth. Cheese plates are good. Brussels good. Happy hour is all night on Tuesdays!! read more

Django - French Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

There are three things that addict me: duck frites, fresh oysters and the croque madame. I've been to Django many times spanning over the previous and current locations. Personally, I prefer the new spot because it feels hip being right of Locust - it just has a different, less stuffy vibe. If you've never been to Django, pop in during happy hour and get the oysters, drinks and some fries. And if you're in the mood for something really rich, satisfying and relatively inexpensive, you must try the croque madame! Wait staff is professional, courteous and knowledgeable. The place has a fantastic feel. Seating is good. What else can I say? Really glad they opened up on Locust! read more

Always delicious food and great service, we had Colin, he obviously knew the menu above and beyond. Love this place. From seafood to French dishes, one of the best restaurants in Des Moines! read more

It's been difficult to find a good seafood restaurant lately so my friends decided bring me to this French brasserie for dinner. They are known to import seafood from coastal regions and have a seafood counter to show for right as you walk in. The vibe is underscored by dim lighting, a full bar and dark wooden décor with plenty of space for large and small gatherings. This is one place where people can hang out at night when other restaurants are closed, but the atmosphere was already subdued by the time we got there. The place was messy right as we were getting seated and it took them sometime to clear the tables in our surrounding area. For starters, we had a dozen Oysters ($21.99) that came with Delaware Bay, La St. Simone, and Beausoleil oysters served on half shells. The size of these oysters varied, and the flavors ranged from dull to mild with the small Beausoleil oysters that stood out with a moderate creamy surge. For the price, it was rather an unremarkable experience. If I have to another craving for oysters I'd go with an entire order of Beausoleil oysters. The Foie Gras ($14.99) was creamy delicious with pan-seared duck liver served with house made chutney, salad, dollops of veal demi-glace, and toasted brioche. Serving was small but the Foie Gras was addictive by itself and when served as a spread. This is one dish I would like to have again. The Handcut French Fries ($4.99) were nice fillers but not the best, and was served in abundance. My main course, the Fresh Catch ($21) was put together with pan-seared red snapper, brown rice, and sautéed vegetables. The red snapper was bland with noticeable dry spots. The price was too high for this dish. The highlight of the night was the Duck Confit ($26.99) that was prepared with a sizable tender flavorful duck leg that accompanied roasted potatoes, carrots, braised red cabbage and crispy cured bacon. I preferred the Duck Confit over my friend's Hanger Steak with peppercorn sauce ($19.99). The huge and bulky steak was cooked to medium and accompanied with a set of string beans and mashed potatoes that were too buttery for my taste. It was a dish that tilted towards quantity over quality, and the straight-laced flavors failed to bring forward the complex exuberance that I was looking for. Overall, it was a mixed dining experience when price, quality, and value are considered. The Foie Gras and Duck Confit carried some wow factor but the rest of the meal was pretty ordinary. I was initially displeased to see the amount of mess that was left at the vacated tables but they were eventually cleared to give us a better feel for this place. Our server was personable, friendly, and attentive once the dishes arrived. She came back to check on us several times and our water was constantly refilled. I want to try the Waterfront Seafood Market Restaurant to get a comparison and would probably limit my choices to their duck dishes if I were to consider coming back. read more

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Came here on a Friday night with boyfriend and baby in tow. The hostesses and servers didn't make us feel like social pariahs for bringing a baby to a nicer restaurant. Our server, Cory B., was great and very attentive. The vibe is good food served without the snobby airs. Thumbs up from this stir crazy mama! Dinner started at 4 p.m. Happy hour's from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. $1 oysters during happy hour! I got a dozen and they were absolutely delicious. A bit on the smaller side but full of flavor. Escargot appetizer was a good choice as well - soft and buttery goodness. For our entrees we ordered three: filet a rossini, lamb, and duck confit. The filet was super tender and the foie gras and shaved truffles on top were so good. My mouth's watering again thinking of the latter. The lamb was my boyfriend's favorite. Eat it while it's nice and hot to enjoy that buttery, meaty goodness. Baby got fussy so we unfortunately finished it when it had cooled and it wasn't as good lukewarm. All of our food was pretty rich which I have no complaints about! I didn't eat as much of the duck confit. It was good but compared to the other two, it was definitely our least favorite. All desserts are $7. We got the French toast and some vanilla gelato. The French toast was scrumptious. Thick slices of bread, drizzled in bacon maple syrup, and garnished with pecans and bits of bacon. It also came with a little scoop of vanilla gelato. With a beer and all the aforementioned, our total came to about $140 with tax. Not bad given the quantity and quality, not to mention the hospitality. We'd definitely return! read more

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My lawd, I cannot say enough nice things about this place. We came in promptly for our 6:45 seating and within minutes had our table and a nice bottle of wine. Our server was fantastic and recommended 3 types of oysters... which were perfect. I had the Bouillabaisse, and my husband had a chicken dish.... both cooked perfectly. I will be back again for sure! read more

Being from out of town I wasn't sure what to expect when my colleague planned a "fancy" dinner in Des Moines. Not only was I impressed, but I ended up having one of the best group dinners I've had from food to service. We came as a group of 11 and although we weren't all sat at one table we only had one waitress taking care of us. I don't know how she did it but not only did she go above and beyond in making sure both tables were promptly cared for, she was also super sweet and friendly and kept her cool the entire time she bounced back and forth between us. Her service alone would have made my day but the of course we get to the food! My table started with a charcuterie board and oysters, which not came out right away. Being from the West coast I was a little unsure about ordering oysters from the Midwest but my colleague (who is a regular) assures they were shipped in fresh. They definitely tasted so. We slurped those bad boys up so quickly I was aching for more. Luckily we had the charcuterie board, the meats and cheeses we selected were all so satisfying! We age and drank away only to realize we were enjoying ourselves so much we hadn't even ordered our entrees! When that time came, most of us opted for the steaks which varying choices in sauce and sides. Every single one of us agreed our selections were delicious. My medium rare, hanger steak with bernaise sauce was cooked just perfect and the sauce nicely complimented the steak without being too over-powerful or overly creamy. I have to compliment the bar as well because they kept the drinks flowing and were equally as great in their conceptions. Two thumbs up for their gin cocktails! If I'm ever back in Des Moines I will be sure not to say no to another opportunity to dine here! read more

Django is definitely one of the most classy and elegant restaurants I have been to in Des Moines. We were planning to come here for a special occasion and we did, the day after my birthday with a few friends! This was also a last minute decision to come here, so we were all a bit underdressed. Now I don't believe there is a dress code, but at least dress normal. Everyone dining in were dressed very stylish, or at least shirt and slacks. We went sweatshirt and jeans, but never received any feedback about it. (I would have dressed better if I had actually known we would be eating here). The interior is wonderfully decorated and the staff members are extremely professional. Walking in you will definitely think "Wow, this place is beautiful!". The atmosphere is something that could not be described with words, a very elegant place. The menu is actually pretty hefty, I recommend checking out the menu before dining in so you have at least some idea what they offer. Warm bread and butter is provided to start, one of the better bread and butter I've had. For the appetizers we started with Goat Cheese Ratatouille and Poutine. The Ratatouille was good, the taste was simple and different with the goat cheese. The Poutine was very good, they asked if we wanted the small order or large, we chose large because we had 4 people, this was a mistake! Do not get the large order unless you really like this dish or if you have a party of 6 and everyone wants to eat it. This large order was massive, it could probably serve as an entree for an individual. For the entrees we had the Macaroni Gratin, Grilled Niman Ranch Pork Chops, and the Pork Ossu Buco. The Macaroni dish is their macaroni & cheese and it tastes amazing! Another one of those high end mac&cheese tastes, a safe dish to order if you are unsure what could satisfy you. The Pork Ossu Buco is a very good pork shank dish with the bone in! If you like Pork Shank dishes from other restaurants, you will like this dish. Now, the Pork Chops, UNBELIEVABLE! TWO MASSIVE PORK CHOPS TOWERS OVER THE TABLE! Not only was the size nice, the taste was INCREDIBLE! Honestly I can probably say this is the most tender and best pork chop I have eaten in my life. The only thing I can think of to compare is imagine the Iowa State Fair Pork Chop on a stick, make that bigger, juicier, and more flavorful and this is what you get! Overall this is a wonderful place for all to enjoy! I still believe this is a place reserved for special occasions. Parking is a bit inconvenient as there is only street parking available. Great for date night as well if you want to impress! read more

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No, no, no. This is all wrong. Des Moines, you may NOT keep Django. It needs to come home with me, or at least relocate it nearby in Kansas City so I can get a decent brasserie meal once in awhile without traveling to France, which I'm known to do. I didn't ask, but the restaurant is surely named after the French gypsy jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt who passed away in 1953 after a brilliant recording career. To this day there are music festivals named in his honor, a legion of guitarists (and other string instrumentalists, me included) that still dissect his solos and marvel at the genius that was his music. Speaking of genius, the food here is decidedly exceptional and the service was polite, professional and out of the way on a busy Saturday night at peak time. Fillet à Rossini: 8 oz beef tenderloin filet with seared foie gras, truffles and demi-glace, served with Dauphinoise potatoes and young broccoli. The steak medium rare perfect as ordered, the seared foie just enough to push it a little further over the top and the potatoes... well, simply heavenly. Elevating lowly vegetables to greatness--so French. My daughter had the hangar steak with frites, also beautifully done and flavorful. We started with charcuterie served with homemade crackers, dijon, pickles and olives followed by escargot that were tender, flavorful and everything you want. Hard to find this dish done properly in the midwest. That's a shame, or the shame is it's a 3+ hour drive for me. A French bordeaux accompanied, and for dessert we had the gelato and Chocolate Pot de Crème - Belgian dark chocolate custard topped with house-made whipped cream. By this point we had ordered way too much, yet the gelato was perfect. To my mind, the Pot de Crème was a bit over the top and too much, but hey, is that really a problem? I think not. Probably a dish for two. We really enjoyed our meal here. It was relaxed, had the feel of a busy French brasserie yet no pretension, and our server was clearly a pro. A plus, the bill just barely at a Franklin (minus tip) for truly an exceptional feast that included two glasses of vino. Des Moines, you don't know how good you have it. read more

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This is one of my favorite restaurants in Des Moines. Upscale environment great for a date night, business lunch or group event. They have a large private room that you can reserve. The vegetarian poutine is amazing! Once you eat it you wiill be hooked! The steaks, seafood and pasta dishes are perfection. Bonus. There is never a corkage Fee, so you can can bring in the wine for free! read more

Django - French Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

"The "D" is silent!" I'm I the first reviewer to use that joke???? Anyway this downtown French restaurant is quite the hot spot. Usually a packed house from my experiences. The frites and poutine are both taking fries to the next level. Not your average fry and for sure gourmet. The entree I liked best was the beef bourguinon, good sized portions and every bite was delicious. I did try the lemon mascarpone cheesecake as well that finished off my meal with a sweet touch. read more

We visited for dinner about two weeks ago. We had very high expectations as we had researched many online reviews for the perfect dinner venue! Parking... It was atrocious. They do not offer valet services so plan to do some walking. You seriously need to plan to be there 10 minutes early to make sure you make your reservation on time. Location is great... Located in a very trendy part of downtown, exactly what we were looking for! We were very specific in our reservation that we wanted to have a quiet table, near a fireplace, if possible. We specified that we absolutely did not want to sit in or near a bar... We were greeted with a smile and quickly taken to our table... In the middle of the bar, right near the front door, on a cold and windy night, with the bar full and noisy as ever. I immediately protested and reminded them of the specifics of my reservation. There seems to be a theme with host staff... But again, we were met with attitude. Unprofessional. They relented and finally sat us at a table in the very back corner of the restaurant... It felt very punishing as we walked by numerous open tables that would've been more appropriate choices. However, fortunate for us, the quieter the better. We ordered oysters for an appetizer. They were nothing to write home about. Then again, we are in the middle of Iowa. I feel they were acutely overpriced for what you got. The Dick Frites were slimy with grease. Not worth it! Bread service was brought to the table, fresh from the oven but served with cold butter. Why warm bread and ice-cold butter? Our meals arrived and they were just "OK". Sharing in the theme with the oysters, the meals were overpriced. The restaurant seemed to over-market being farm-to-table but what they served did not reflect what they advertise. Much of the food had a French flare... Of which we usually enjoy. However, not only were the entrées covered in heavy sauces they were also a bit greasy. Since we were traveling through for one night we did not take advantage of the no cork fee. However, we quickly regretted that decision. The wine list was extensivebut once again... Overpriced. Our waiter was polite and appropriately dressed. Unfortunately, our waiter had no personality at all. I have overall struggled between two and three stars. The meal was uneventful and nothing adverse occurred. However, absolutely nothing made this a shining star experience for us. Ambience was mediocre at best. Noise level was mediocre at best. Music selection was on the low-end of mediocre. Staff was not impressive. Food was just 50-50. I could take it or leave it but next time I would certainly order a salad. Not worth the feeling yucky when you leave the restaurant. read more

Back again for a quick bite. Beet salad once again, this time with added steak (rare) and green beans and the Croque Monsieur with duck fries. Sublime read more

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If a New York businessman and a classy French lady had a baby, it would be Django. From the red wraparound leather booths with real candles on the tables to the tasty craft cocktail menu, this business is not only sexy but spot on with service. Django offers Iowans a diverse selection of dishes ranging from Happy Hour oysters and cheese boards to desserts like chocolate ganache cake topped with gelato and cherry tarts filled with nuts. I'm a fan, Django. I especially appreciated that our waitress didn't act snobby about the fact that we were just there for cocktails and dessert. We had already stuffed our faces elsewhere and I'm always eager to try a new business - needless to say, Django's dessert menu left me cheering this business on as a late night stop. Can't wait to revisit for a full meal the next time I'm in town. read more

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I have only had lunch here once and from my short visit I can safely say that this is a good place to eat. The setting is very nice, and the service is exceptional. I ordered one of their burgers that was very good and also came with fries. What was awesome was the two dollar upgrade I did to get the duck fried fries. They get fried in delicious duck fat and seasoned well on top of that to make them one of the best fries I have ever had if not THE Best. My friend got mac and cheese which he also liked and had a large portion of. Only down side was this place is not cheap but it is not trying to be. Overall I would say this is a great place for a date or a group and I will be back again. read more

Django - Burger and duck fat fried fries. Fries in duck fat are a must! - French Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

I've been a fan of this place for a long time, usually went for lunch or happy hour when I was going in to the office every day. I took my bf here for a birthday dinner and everything was excellent. My bf loved the oyster bar, the Brussels sprouts were amazing (as always), the salads were delicious and so were our meals. The service was also OUTSTANDING. Here's my only one very minor criticism: the macaroni gratin is INSANELY large--I mean, I know this is Iowa and we like our large portions, but the size of this entree is so big, it looks like it belongs in a food eating contest, it is easily four portions. I had only ever ordered this for lunch, which is a normal, albeit generous, portion--my bf and I were in shock when this GIANT bowl of pasta was brought out. You really can't even take it home because if you try to reheat it, the sauce breaks, it is just a waste. I'd respectfully suggest serving the lunch size for dinner and reduce the price by a few bucks, it is plenty. Overall though, this was a fantastic visit, as every visit I've had to Django has been, can't wait to go back. read more

The new location and retooled menu are awesome. This place is swanky and is situated right in the middle of the western gateway downtown. It overlooks the Pappajohn Sculpture Park with loads of street parking. They have three seating options: patio, bar, dining (main level and upstairs). Every night has amazing happy hour specials but on Tuesday nights the place has happy hour all night long. If you love appetizers, drink specials and fresh seafood this is your place. The food at this place is just delicious. The French Onion soup and Tomato Bisque are just the best I have ever had. The steaks are cooked to perfection and the desserts are something you should save room enough to share at minimum. If you are looking for a French experience in Des Moines, Django will not disappoint. Prices are reasonable considering the exceptional quality of the food. Enjoy!!! read more

Very good dinner spot. Classic french bistro. My wife and I stopped here late on a Friday night. We were surprised by how busy it was (which is good). Even though we got here around 830 they quoted us a 30 minute wait. It ended up to be around 15 minutes only and my wife and I enjoyed sitting at the bar while we waited for our table. Here is a tip, parking is sometimes very hard to come by, park in the wells fargo parking lot that is just a block away, its free after 5pm while the other garages close by charge. My wife started with the tomato bisque which she thoroughly enjoyed and I had the french onion soup. The soup was somewhat pedestrian, pretty much basic onion soup not much better than what I would get at Outback or some other place like that. My wife and I then shared the Cote de Bouef. Its a 24 ounce bone in rib eye. The nice thing about this is that it comes with all 5 of their sauces to try (bordelaise, bernaise, house made ketchup, aioli, and au poivre). as well as a stack of french fries. It was definitely more than enough to share and was good value. My only complaint here was that we asked for it to be cooked medium which it was, but some parts of it were medium well. No bother though, we ate it all. We finished with the chocolate pot au creme and the french toast with bourbon maple syrup. The pot au creme was okay...not very special just gobs of chocolate custard. If that's what you want, its great, its just not very different or unique. My wife's french toast was amazing the bourbon maple syrup combined with the bacon and vanilla gelato perfectly. We thought we wouldn't be able to finish it after the huge cote de bouef but there was nothing left. It was that good. Highly recommended. Overall a very good dinner. Don't come here if you are in a hurry, it took about 2.5 hours for our dinner service to be complete. We will be back again. read more

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We went here for my birthday it was so good. We loved the atmosphere and the food. The best pork chop I've had in a while. Will definitely be going back. read more

Amazing drinks, food, atmosphere and service. Thank you Loretta for a fabulous evening! You were the best!!! We couldn't be happier with our restaurant choice for our 1st anniversary! Our appetizer, entrees and dessert were phenomenal! We will be back and will be recommending Django to all of our friends and family!! read more

I'm a fan. Have always been a fan since their old location. They're new spot is definitely more open and spacious, which is super nice during the day. I do, however, miss the intimacy of the old Django. The service is great! LOVE that they have a mocktail option on the cocktail menu. They also have at least 1 vegan dish on the main menu which is great! The couple times I've gone, I've ordered the lobster spaghetti (highly recommend) which had a tarragon cream sauce that was super heavy on the tarragon but since that flavor was called out, I didn't mind it as much. I've also ordered the bouillabaisse which is the fisherman's seafood stew. The flavor was great however, there was an unopened mussel in my pot that I just couldn't look pass, hence the knock on a star. There is a certain quality of food I'm used to when coming here and that mussel was extremely off-putting because it usually (not always) means they're dead before cooking. I also ordered the roasted beet salad and the red beets were not cooked all the way. The apps are always good! Brussels sprouts are a must! As well as their duck frites. I'll definitely be back to give them another shot. Fingers crossed that it'll be better than the last! read more

The food was delicious! We had the poutine & onion soup to start and both were wonderful. We enjoyed the pork and grilled cheese for entrees. For dessert we split the cherry sundae which was good. The service was great. The dining room was a bit loud. Can't wait to go back next time we are in Des Moines! read more

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Terrible service. I called ahead for a table of 3 plus a high chair. We arrived on time and the hostess didn't even smile or make eye contact. The restaurant was only about 30% full and she proceeded to put our family in the back, dark and separated room (no windows, NO ambiance) and we were going to be the only guests back there. I asked to be seated somewhere else, around other customers. She looked annoyed and said she'd have to check. She tells us she can take us upstairs, but still acts annoyed and puts us at a new table. Again, the restaurant is only about 30% full and never asks politely if this will work. We sit down and the server drops off kids waters but doesn't introduce herself, smile, or make eye contact. She seems annoyed she has the table with kids. She asks if we want anything to drink. I said, I believe it's still happy hour, do you have a drink menu I could see? Annoyed and with attitude, she says yes it's on the drink menu. There were about 8 different menus on the table (for 2 adults, a 5 year old and an infant). I said I hadn't seen it but tried looking for it. We ended up walking out because of the terrible service. We've been married for 10 years and have never walked out of a restaurant. read more

I have always wanted to try django and I finally got around to try it, and my oh my was it delicious. We decided to dine on a Tuesday because that's when they have half priced drinks and appetizers all night! We started out with some drinks, a cider and a lemon blueberry martini. Both were great! Appetizers were oysters for my girlfriend, none for me thank you! And a charcuterie plate. They had this amazing pâté that was wrapped in some sort of meat I believe? I'm not usually a pâtè person but this was dang good. For our main my girlfriend had the lobster gratin and I had the steak frites with shrimp. Both were good but not above average dishes. I finished off with an espresso martini that was so strong it kept me up all night! What I like most about this place is that it's labeled as a French restaurant but prides itself in not being a snobby place. Looking forward to returning and trying some duck! read more

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Good classic French restaurant. Prices aren't too high considering their portion sizes. The Coq au Riesling was pretty good, but I prefer mine with bacon! The Tuna Niçoise salad was good (tuna was seared perfectly). The frites are AMAZING and come with three great sauces (I'm partial to the béarnaise). The Vegetable Fricassée was very good if you can handle a little spice! The featured dessert we had was very good: it was some kind of banana French toast with a hazelnut ice cream. I've also had the cheese & charcuterie and the fig jam that accompanied the plate was amazing, and the crackers were extremely tasty! The only thing I've had here that I didn't care for was the Mushroom Crêpes. I've been here multiple times and it is my favorite place to eat in downtown Des Moines! Also the fact that they have no corkage fee is practically unheard of!!! read more

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I love Django and can not wait to return! I made reservations for two via their website for Easter Brunch. We arrived and our table was set and waiting for us. I absolutely love the atmosphere of this place and our waitress was great at giving recommendations for us to order. I started with a cup of coffee which was excellent and our waitress was great at keeping my cup full. For brunch I decided to skip a traditional option and got the "Le Royale with cheese add bacon. For the side I got the Duck Frites. absolutely incredible and the potion was huge I had to take half of it home. We saw they had beignets on the menu so of course we ordered those at the end of them and they hot, fresh and delicious. I can not wait to come back during the dinner hour to try other menu items! read more

Django - Beignets with chocolate sauce- AMAZING! - French Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

For a first time French cafe le client, I have to say...I'm hooked. I always imagine French cuisine to be that of snails, escargot, and other slimy nosh. My husband and I wandered in here for brunch one morning and were wowed by the service, food, and atmosphere. We both shared a Croque Madame, and still took some home! Paired with duck frites and onion soup gratinee. If you want a fresh and welcoming place to enjoy a brunch and glass of wine, this is your place. read more

Django - Onion Soup Gratinee and Croque Madame. - French Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

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My wife had made reservations for us for a birthday dinner. They lost our reservations and made no attempt to accommodate us. This was one of our favorite places but we won't be back. Very disappointed! read more

Having dined at the previous location several years ago (but really, how have I lived in DSM for nearly 7 years now?!) I needed to revisit Django in the new location. It's a truly beautiful space. Lovely bar area, main floor dining and upstairs seating to give diners a birds eye view. I was a lucky bird and got to oversee the restaurant via the second floor. It was a busy night, but the service was most excellent, professional and speedy! A few pours of wine and nibbles of bread, and my steak frites (perfect med-rare) were presented in front of me. Sometimes a girl just needs steak. And it was delicious. I'm looking forward to returning back to Django! Prices are fair given the quality of the food and the overall dining experience. Nice job, Django! read more

Management reached out to me and did as much as possible to make things right with us. I feel that they truly value diner's input and go the extra mile to correct errors or misunderstandings and to try to do better in the future. As stated above, the food was excellent and we are anxious to dine there again soon. read more

Checked out their new location and everything was pretty much the same. Service was good, food was tasty and the drinks were refreshing. It wasn't as loud as some people have said it was but that may have been due to us sitting by the bar away from most of the tables. We'll be back for their happy hour deals in the near future read more

Django - French Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

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