Brunch with the boys. Wanted a great place to eat brunch and knew Eatery A would not disappoint my picky group of 4. As always, delicious and filling. Everyone was very satisfied as we left. Great food, spectacular service. read more

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I am so happy with my experience at Eatery A. It is a divine restaurant located on the popular Ingersoll Ave. We were able to make a reservation ahead of time which I recommend. We had dinner at 7pm on a Saturday night, and it did not appear to be too busy; however, we ate here during the State Fair which may or may not have had an effect on that. The restaurant is large and offers indoor and outdoor seating (booth, table and high top). Right when you walk in, you see where the wood-fire pizza are made, quite cool! You can see the pizza making in action! We were seated at a table that allowed us to watch the pizza station for some entertainment between courses and small talk. The hostesses were very pleasant and our waitress was timely and knowledgeable of the menu items and beverage offerings. The only downside to our visit, was that the air compressor was down, so they were not offering anything on tap. The individuals in our group did not seem to mind though. The waitress was well versed in offering suggestions for some of the beverages on tap we were considering. I honestly don't remember what craft beers our table ordered, but I ordered a Vodka Pimm's and it was very good and refreshing. For our appetizers, our group ordered from the Delicacies (two for $15.99) list. We had Bruschetta and Meatballs. The Bruschetta was seasoned and topped beautifully. And the Meatballs were fresh, moist, and also well seasoned. Everything was served at perfect temperature. For dinner, each couple decided to go with pizza. We had the #7 and #11. The pizzas are one of their specialties which is why they were cooked so well. My only (minor) tweak would be to increase the amount of cheese on the pizza, but that is an incredibly minor suggestion. I do appreciate a decent amount of cheese on a pizza, but I do realize these are artisan and Mediterranean inspired pies. If I remember correctly, there was only one slice of pizza leftover between two pizzas. I think one pizza can comfortably feed 2-3 people. Our overall experience at Eatery A went very well, and I do believe we will be back again in the future. Our meal was served warm, timely and tastefully. They had a number of other menu items I would like to try. They offer pastas, entrees and an assortment of kabobs. read more

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The pizza was amazing! Great flavor and more than enough to share. We were also blessed with great service. that was efficient, kind, and attentive without hovering. Great meal, lovely atmosphere, and welcoming staff. Thanks for a lovely spot to meet friends. read more

#10 pizza is the perfect blend of spice and sweet for a pizza. While the pepperoni and salami could be more crispy in my opinion, the sausage and hot honey brings a unique flavor to a degree of which I've never had. Despite slow service and a weak white sangria, Eatery A's #10 pizza earns itself a 5/5 in my book (however a 4.5/5 would be more accurate). read more

Eatery A - ##10 Pizza - Mediterranean Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

We had a wonderful meal here last evening m. For starters the restaurant is quite large and vibrant has a nice outdoor space that can accommodate quite a few diners. We were seated promptly on arrival. You can see the pizza making action as soon as you enter. The menu covers a broad palate from pizza , Mediterranean dishes and Italian influences. We opted to start with the hummus and pita which was amazing and flavorful the warm pita was seasoned perfectly. We then ordered the papas bravas , Moroccan carrots, potato gratin, roasted Brussels, we also opted for the meatballs. All of the dishes we ordered were flavored perfectly and served hot. The meatballs we so so good, soft and moist. The carrots prepared perfectly. The gratin came to table in three blocks that were sliced thin and had a sweet essence with cheese, the papas bravas were like fried Potato wedges that were tossed in a spicy chipotle dry rub of sorts. The Brussels sprouts were prepared roasted with sweet notes of pomegranate. We lastly rounded the meal with the corn agnolotti. This dish was rich sweet and corn creamy. There were hot pillows of deliciousness wrapped in homemade pasta prepared perfectly. We ordered a round of drinks including two of the Pims drink. Which was very heavily minted aside from that sweet. This was a great choice for something different and not your typical meat and potatoes place. Best to order a bunch of small plates and share. There is many diverse menu items and something for every palate. We were going to skip dessert because we were truly full.... But the waitress sold us on the caramel budino.... Umm do not skip this creamy dessert so good and was perfect to share so we all had a few spoons without over indulging. read more

Eatery A - Menu - Mediterranean Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

I heard good things so I decided to order. I was very disappointed. The salad I ordered was a massive rip off. It was $23, and I got something that was essentially a glorified side salad topped with overcooked shrimp. The steak had good flavor, so that's keeping this review from being a 1 Star. But the portions for that dish were underwhelming, too, relative to the price tag. I'm not the type of customer that wants quantity over quality so for me to complain about portions means it's a problem. I'm not planning on ordering from here again anytime soon. read more

Eatery A - Root Vegetable Salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Fantastic spot. Great decor. Simple, trendy but not too trendy. Very simple focussed menu. They know what they do and do it very well. We weren't that hungry so shared a pizza. They do half/half pizzas so you can combine your favs. Food was incredibly tasty. The egg on pizza had us skeptical at first and then won us over totally. Had some red wine that was great. The crusts on the pizza are large but we love that and asked for some balsamic vinegar on the side to dip the crusts in. Highly recommend this. Waiter was lovely, attentive and friendly. Place seems to run like clockwork. read more

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This is one of the best restaurants in Des Moines. While considered a Mediterranean grill, Eatery A also has a wonderful handmade pizza selection. However, my personal favorite is their Spanish octopus with chorizo. The bar is also fantastic and their bartenders know how to make a good cocktail. This is also one of the only restaurants I know of in Des Moines that will seat and serve you late- I'm talking after 10pm. When it's nice outside you can sit on the patio and enjoy the weather. Oh and they have a great weekend brunch with bottomless mimosas! read more

Great place to eat. We attended for brunch had amazing service, the food was to die for.. OMG the gyro is one of the best I've ever had. Atmosphere was very hip and at the time of day we went it was very social distanced. Will definitely go again read more

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Atmosphere: Upscale modern restaurant with Mediterranean flavors. Seating: booths, tables, large patio, and bar seating. Food & drink: SO delicious! Lots of flavors and decent portion sizes to get full off of. Lots of great Brunch/lunch menu options with Bottomless mimosas and bloody's until 3pm for $14.99! They provide a large ball jar and a separate glass to drink out of which is nice so they aren't constantly refilling your glass. read more

Eatery A - Wild Crab Benedict ** with side of potatoes and a Mimosa! - Mediterranean Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Creative Mediterranean dishes & wood-fired pizza in a stylish space. Have both indoor and outdoor seating. I came with my friend for dinner and we sat outside. Although this appeared to be a good idea at the time, we were devoured by mosquitos and the chairs were incredibly uncomfortable. I got the Chicken Schwarma and it was very tasty, but very small. They do have a 3 for 25$ deal for entrees, and 3 for 15$ deal for appetizers however. I would therefore recommend going with a few friends and splitting a bunch of dishes. 7/10 read more

Eatery A - Mediterranean Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Eatery A made a heck of a first impression for our first trip here. Sundays they have half priced wine, beers, and pizzas so naturally this meant we would try a variety of items. Flavor was on point, the cook of all the dishes was fabulous and very well executed. My only complaint would be that the Spanish Octopus had a lot more spice than was anticipated. We also weren't aware that we could do a half and half pizza which would have been nice since there were many other pies we wanted to try. All in all, a wonderful date night with some great food! read more

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Falafel plate is very good! It took boring and made it pop! I was very impressed with the vegetables that compliment each other in ways i was not expecting! Was really good. They make a proper Moscow mule which is nice and the ambience is upper scale meets woods. I will recommend and come back for sure. read more

Eatery A - Mediterranean Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

I was hesitating about giving this place a 4 or 5, and ended up deciding on 5 due to its balance between quality and affordability. Based on food alone, I would resort to a 4. Don't get me wrong. A lot of things are perfect! The salmon lox toasts, the seasonal fruit, the hummus and pita, the chilaquiles verde, the grilled cheese sandwiches, etc. are all just well done for one to enjoy a comfy brunch! The areas of improvement are relevant to the shrimp & grits, the lavender crème brûlée, the lamb gyro sandwich, and the shakshuka. I think the shrimp & grits had really salty shrimp and the grits were slightly overcooked. The lavender crème brûlée was very liquidy, so I was thinking maybe there was too much heavy cream and not enough egg yolks, and part of the sugar on the top was under the torch for too long causing it to turn really black and glass-like in texture while the rest of the top was not burnt. The lamb gyro sandwich had perfect inside, but I think the outside could use smaller pita bread, maybe cutting the pita in half, true to the amount of the gyro. And almost everything was perfect for the shakshuka, but the egg was overcooked and the yolk was already solid instead of liquid. If you are reading up until this point, then you can see that I am being nitpicky and that is because I cook most of those things at home, too. But that is by no means a denial of how good everything is in general. The bottomless mimosa, by the way, was a real plus, and our server was very attentive to continuously pouring me more mimosa even if I wasn't finishing my glass yet. I am giving this place a 5 star because for the food quality it has, which is already greater than most, it is very affordable, and has a considerable amount of food to allow one to be full, especially if one chooses hummus and pita to be the side. Again, I know I have predominantly written constructive comments rather than positive praises for the food, but please understand that I praise everything by default already, and I see the restaurant Management reading people's comments, so I hope what I have said can help make this an even stronger 5-star establishment! And I strongly recommend whoever is in Des Moines to give this place a visit! read more

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Favorite restaraunt in Des Moines hands down!! The best pita bread I have ever had. My favorite dish is the ceasar salad. read more

Eatery A - Kale Caesar Salad with salmon - Mediterranean Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

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nice patio, chicken swarma, arugala salad and "In the garden" cocktail was delightful. great staff!

We loved this place for our easter brunch! such delicious food, everything was so flavorful and rich! definitely recommend:) read more

Eatery A - Chilaquiles Rojo Chilaquiles Verde Avocado Toast - Mediterranean Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

The reviews are mouthwatering! I'm enticed by the good photos, and an excited to give it a try. I've long loved Greek food for decades now, and I know authentic when I see it! Can't wait! read more

The food was delicious and beautiful! We loved the avocado toast with almost a whole salad on top - enough to share! The waitress was professional and fun. read more

This was our first stop in Des Moines and I couldn't have been more impressed. We arrived in time for happy hour and discounted pizzas. First, my absolute favorite wine, Pine Ridge Sparkling Chenin Blanc is on the menu and was 1/2 priced!!!! How amazing is that!!!! Then we eat ordered our own pizza which definitely isn't needed, the pizzas can be shared by 2 people. The crust is perfect! Really delicious and highly recommend! read more

This is what I would describe as an slightly upscale restaurant that is really an upscale bar with really good food. They have a nice sized parking lot and great decor. Service is professional, clean, attentive. Food is executed to a level that you wont find at the average diner. A large portion of the menu is pizza, but I usually go for brunch. A nice place to impress a client or a date. Classy, but not uptight. Boozy, but not a dive. Upscale food, but not insane prices. read more

Eatery A - Hanger Steak Hash - Mediterranean Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

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Best pizza I have had. The honey is a game changer. 10/10 Happy hour, half off beer, wine & pizza!

Attaching photos of the dust that I noticed while waiting on our food. The gluten free pizza was pretty cardboard like. I do understand that it is difficult to replicate a gluten crust, but the toppings were definitely lacking, which didn't help the pizza out. Also the temperature of the pizza was lukewarm. The kale Caesar salad is pretty standard. It primarily consists of kale. I wish it had more red onion and cheese. Overall, I am glad that we tried it. Perhaps other dishes are better? read more

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The location is lovely. A wooded hilltop among well cared for homes and businesses. We focused on salads which were a delight. Take offs really with a unique twist. Service was attentive, atmosphere casual, maybe a tad upscale. We'll be back next time we are in town. read more

Took the family to this restaurant based on my daughter's recommendation. She loves their pizza. I had heard of this place, but never had the opportunity to go. I was pretty impressed with it. The place is bigger than I would have guessed, the decor quite nice. If you go between 3-6pm during the week it's happy hour which means 1/2 off pizzas and half off draft beers and wine. We definitely took advantage of that...shared 3 different pizzas (all good), and I had a couple of beers I've never sampled before. My only complaint was that is was pretty loud in there...a bit hard to hear the person on the other side of the table...but that is a petty complaint. Really a pretty nice place. Service was everything you would expect. I will definitely good back. read more

Eatery A - Bacon Wrapped Dates. Comes with 4. And awesome pita bread. - Mediterranean Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Damn I've waited way to long to try this not sure why I didn't do it years ago. Ordered the lamb gyro meat pizza it was ready in about 10-15 minutes didn't even leave my car. This filled me up. Crust is amazing and not doughy and not chewy like pizza chains down the road. Plenty of toppings not weighed down with grease or extra stuff that bloats you either. read more

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This former Blockbuster turned Obama '08 HQ turned Italian eatery is nestled in the Des Moines dining district of Ingresoll Ave. You walk in to a wrap around bar that surrounds a wood-fired oven where all the magic is made. We were seated in a back room that is setup for private functions at a four top for our party of three. We tried out two appetizerss, the Moroccan carrots and the deviled eggs. Both were tasty, but the egg filling was very heavy of mayo. If that's not what you're used you may not be a big fan. Carrots had a kick and make a good side, but odd for sharing. My partner went with the trademark pizza for his main. It was a perfectly baked, topped with meats, onion and peppers. And I shared the chicken fettuccini, large portion. This dish was pretty fantastic, but somewhat light on chicken breast (although what we did get was fresh, juicy and prepared just to our liking!) Service was not as friendly as we would have liked, but it being a Saturday before the Iowa caucus, the dining rooms was at capacity, so I'm sure that put a lot of stress on the front of house. I think we would all return and maybe try their famous brunch! read more

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Came here on a weekday evening around 6PM, wow it was packed! Parked on the street because the parking lot was full, but there's plenty of street parking. No outdoor dining though when I came. Got 3 sides: brussels sprouts, roasted cauliflower, and fiery babaganoush which came with pita. All very delicious flavors, lots of food. Good service, a bit pricey for vegetables at around $18 post-tax, but tasty nonetheless! read more

Looks like Ingersoll is the place to go! There were a few places that I'd heard good things about on this street and we picked this one. It didn't disappoint. I loved the atmosphere and the service was incredible. The Iowa cold is no joke, whenever I feel the cold in my bones I always order a hot water and lemon. It was served in a personalized colorful teapot which was another way to warm up my hands. In keeping with hot liquids, I ordered the Winter Squash Soup. The saffron intrigued me and what was pushed me over the edge to order it. I thought the soup was spicy and delicious. It warmed me right up, I only wished there was more of it. The bowl it was served in was deceivingly small. I paired the soup with the pork cheeks which was not what I was expecting. It was more of side rather than a starter/appetizer. Now this might've me, I might have skimmed the menu in my hunger. Next time. I'll order the pizza, if you cone between 3:00pm and 6:00pm it's half off for happy hour. read more

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tl;dr: mediocre food with trendy-ish ambience full disclosure, i am not from the area. came here with a large party for work based on a reco from some locals stating this place was "pretty good" or "good!" and though i had tempered my expectations, i was still disappointed. at first glance of the menu, i was very confused. i know on their website they say something about spanish, morrocan, egyptian, mediterranean something or rather, but honestly the words that came to mind were: identity crisis. i'm not sure what this restaurant is trying to be with their menu of papas bravas, hummus, bacon wrapped dates, pizza, shawarma, and hanger steak. pick a lane! for appetizers we tried a whole smattering of items. carrots with harissa were fine. roasted mushrooms were good (how is this mediterranean?) charred cauliflower with harissa was fine (there are more flavors profiles of northern africa than just harissa, eatery a). papas bravas were not quite on point, colleagues complained of them being overly salted. baba ganoush, while i didn't try, i heard was not good, also why red? nothing on the ingredient list would indicate a red color. olives were a polarizing item amongst my dining mates. bacon wrapped dates had soggy wet bacon. hummus was good. pork souvlaki was dry, but flavor was good and the beluga lentils that came with it were great. chicken shawarma had pieces that were both dry and good so it was hit or miss; the hummus it came with tasted good but it was an obscene amount of hummus. i'm talking like an entire tub of large sized sabra in my bowl for 1 skewer. colleagues complained of the hangar steak being under seasoned and underwhelming. those who had the pizza however seemed to enjoy quite a bit. the pizza is half their menu and prominently displayed right in the center, so maybe that's my bad for not taking a hint and ordering that. service was friendly and pretty good, so i bumped this up to 3 stars. and the decor/ambience of the place was nice. pretty large and kind of trendy. all in all, i wouldn't voluntarily come back here. and even if other suggested it, i'd probably try to steer away from it. not sure how it has such great reviews. i'd rather take my money and tastebuds elsewhere. read more

Eatery A - 1 Chicken Shawarma skewer with an obscene amount of hummus. who needs all this hummus? also pita was meh. - Mediterranean Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Did not like the gyro - isn't very gyro-y. Our server, Jocelyn, was AMAZING! Such good energy, just the right amount of convo, and a great service :D read more

Had a wonderful experience. The #5 pizza (lamb gyro, pickled onions, feta and tzatziki sauce) according to my husband, was one of the best thing he has ever eaten and may have ruined all other pizza for him. I completely agree, it was phenomenal. We enjoyed a sazerac and their old old fashioned with the orange almond cake for desert. It was a great meal. The service was great as well, Corey was amazing. Thank you for a lovely late night meal. read more

Eatery A - Pizza number 5 - Mediterranean Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Do not skip this place!! Great indoor/outdoor space. Perfect for summer weather. We were seated quickly. Water on the table before even asking. At 6 and a half months pregnant a cocktail is a no go, but our waitress was so kind to ask the bartender if they could do a lemonade with the lavender honey they use in a cocktail. So refreshing!! The 3 of of shared a salad, 2 small plates, and a pizza. We were all so full in the best way. Food was delivered hot, and great flavors all around! We are excited to come back and try everything else! read more

This to me was an upscale bar restaurant. There is a mix cuisine menu with lot of options and most are okay to good. Its trying to be jack of all trades and not really good at one. We ordered the brussel sprouts, tater tots, Mediterranean lamb pizza and all were okay. They do have lots of pizza options, maybe try another and you might have a better luck?! I might go again to try the other food and review again. read more

Flavors work and come out great. Good intro drink or a good pick me up drink. Would recommend read more

Eatery A - Cold Fashioned - Mediterranean Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

One of my all time favorite spots in Des Moines. Here's why. 1. This is the BEST happy hour I've ever met. HALF OFF PIZZA AND WINE AND BEER 3-6PM EVERY DAY. Like come on. You can have an amazing meal (and leftovers) for like $13. 2. Each and every pizza I have gotten here blows my mind. My favorites are #4, #6, #12, #14, and #15. I love their ones with olive oil base and prosciutto involved the best. 3. If you're craze enough to go off of the pizza menu and get apps too, those are also awesome. I recommend the brussel sprouts and HIGHLY recommend the olives. The olives are warm--amazing--and have coriander, cumin, cinnamon, paprika, and orange zest. I know this because I asked the waiter for the recipe and she gave it to me so I can make it myself. 4. Patio seating is bomb--it's gorgeous and the area surrounding it on Ingersoll is interesting. The inside is super cute too, especially watching them make the pizzas! 5. Servers and bartenders are all very friendly and helpful. They make some really interesting cocktails--one even has kombucha! (sometimes there's a bit of a wait, especially during happy hour times, but I promise it's worth it! also heads up--parking lot is small so street parking is a better bet.) read more

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Amazing piizza---#16 was amazing!! I ate the whole thing!! Go to happy hour--1/2 priced pizza and bottled/cans beer and also wine from 2-6 every day!! read more

Wood-fired pizza is soooo good! Enjoyed happy hour on this day! Not great menu for picky kids, but not a complaint!

I was flabbergasted! I have not had pizza this good in Iowa. Eatery A has a wonderful blend of food and atmosphere! I came here with a crew of my friends who could not stop recommending it. Walking in it definitely gives off the elegant hipster vibe which I was all about. We did have a reservation so seating did not take long but it was not terribly crowded inside. The menu had a good selection of cuisines. However their pizza is definitely one of their best sellers. The pizza has a lot of unique Mediterranean inspired toppings. The pizza size portion is definitely for 1 person, but it is very filling. The wood fired pizza tasted absolutely stupendous! When my friends and I started eating all the chatter went silent so we could fully enjoy the taste of it. They also had vegetarian and vegan options so really there's something for everyone here. Overall I enjoyed my visit. The customer service was friendly, the pizza is definitely one of the best in Iowa, and the atmosphere is relaxing. They also serve coffee and there is a bar so it's definitely a nice place to chill. I recommend this to anyone and would highly recommend this spot for anyone in need of a date spot! read more

Eatery A - I don't remember the exact order but I do remember how amazing it was! - Mediterranean Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

A great spot for pizzas and cocktails. One of the best spots on Ingersoll. Friendly staff and good cocktails round out the experience.