Always great food, great wine, and great ambiance! Huge advocate for more restaurants with playgrounds!

price of a Bloody Mary ridiculous at $13. small, diluted, had to ask for a lime. Up your game! overall prices too high. Too many great priced, great food restaurants in DM to ever go back. read more

The food and service were good, the atmosphere amazing , but man, was it expensive. If it wasn't so pricey, it would be a place I would regularly visit, but will have to be a special treat, once in a while instead. read more

Great beer and food selection (excellent partnership with Lua). Service was friendly and attentive. Ambiance was very nice and also had great outdoor seating. RECOMMEND read more

Either-Or - Salad Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Ambience was good and server was prompt , my friend and me just finished cycling and was ravenous for a nice bite and it was our first time. Beer selection was good but the chicken burger came in overcooked and charred and when I asked my friend he said it was dry to the bone. I said why don't u give them feedback on the spot and he said he ate it already . I looked over my shoulder and the next table also ordered the same chicken burger x3 that was charred. They did not finish their burger. I want this place to succeed but the cook needs to pay some attention to the cook times read more

Either-Or - Menu - Salad Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Last night was our first visit to Either-Or. We were looking for something new. When we arrived, parking was in the overflow so we thought we'd be looking at a very long wait. I went in ahead to check and I'll be honest that I almost left because it seemed like they were slammed at the check-in desk; handling calls, and it took a bit to deal with the customer ahead of me... I have no idea why or what was going on with that person, but to my surprise they sat us immediately! I called my partner in on the way to the table. To start, the place is huge! So, don't be scared off by what the parking looks like, haha. It's a somewhat industrial facility: big garage doors leading to the patio, which is cool, and we'd like to hang out there sometime at the fire pits; I think there's a playground out there too? Haha. Yet, somehow, they've made it quite cute and comfortable in the interior too. The deco is very my vibe. The cocktails were made well. Big plus, for me. My bartender partner tried them, and didn't have any critiques. Win. We ordered the trout rilette for our appetizer and it was delicious! I got the seared salmon and my partner ordered a burger (though I can't remember which). The seared salmon was good and the cauliflower base was an unexpected, delicious pair along with the Brussels sprouts. The young woman who was our server was so nice, too. She gets five stars also. Every single server ever asks how the food is while you're chewing a bite, so no worries there, lol. She was checking in at a balanced amount, and ushered plates off so we were weren't piled up. So, great experience with our server. I'm really happy we got in to try the place; we'll be back! read more

This place is really good. They have almost perfect food. They have a giant playground for kids to play on and the service gives kids posters to draw and sometimes they even put them up so great service and there's not a lot of bad people at either or from what I've experienced and a lot of the kids don't get bullied and it's just a fun place to go. Also, there's a side section for kids to run on and you can just hop the fence then you had a soccer field or they don't pop the fence. read more

Love the way the patio area is open to the restaurant and play area. Food and service were great. read more

What a great spot. Fun vibe and atmosphere. Food is on point and service was outstanding. My bartender Emily was a gem, super helpful, fun, and engaging. The menu is familiar, yet unique and exciting. The Mushroom Baguette sandwich was absolutely perfect. Highly recommended. What a great addition to the DSM food scene. read more

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Food was very good and unique! I had the mush burger - fantastic! Service was excellent - Haleigh was our server and she was pleasant, helpful and excellent at her job! read more

Katie gave us great suggestions of the menus and dessert's!! Love this food and the service was great the ambiance was perfect! Visiting from California read more

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Fun atmosphere, kid friendly, delicious food. We will be back! I had the fried bologna sandwich which was surprisingly amazing. Their Brussels sprouts were also incredible. read more

Love this place! Visiting from Texas... lots of cocktail options, variety of food, high quality ! The atmosphere is amazing! Isaac was fantastic! Great server ! read more

Either-Or - Hemingway Daiquiri - Salad Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Waitress said they had a military discount and she would go put it on the bill. Then she came back with the same bill and said she was told they didn't have one. We never went back. read more

The smash burger was Awesome. Brocollini grilled cheese was good too! The Margs were really enjoyable. Super nice to dogs, and dog friendly. It's also a big patio which is nice to space out. read more

Our server, Maggie, was awesome and on it! We try to only eat locally whether we are here or Hawaii...but Maggie was awesome! Those skinny fries and mushroom hoagie were delicious.... My husband is an architect for the Iowa State Fair and Director of operations and was very impressed . We loved if! Transformed a car parts store into a restaurant!! It is fresh and clean, the bathrooms are super cool! With the dual sinks outside the bathrooms...genius! Can't wait to enjoy the enormous patio this summer read more

Excellent seared salmon and Korean Philly. Delivery was quick, attractive plate, excellent flavor. Waitress was great, attentive. The environment was exciting and fun. Definitely will be back when in town! read more

horrible service couldn't order for 20mins inbetween there menu switch. then tried to rush us out constantly asking if we were ready for the bill while we were still eating. they tired so hard on the aesthetic and failed on the service and food! food was very average at that read more

amazing food and service. my boyfriend and I had Alex for a waiter and he was really nice and knowledgeable of the menu. the whole ambiance of the the restaurant was nice. I highly recommend coming here to enjoy the food. read more

i stopped here on my way across i-80. it was the PERFECT easy stop off the highway for excellent food and service. i had the salmon couscous salad and a seasonal kombucha. much better than the other options on the road. service was quick and i was back on the road after about 30 mins. easy peasy and such a nice little break from the road. a must stop for your meal needs. read more

Return visit to either or this time for brunch. Good brunch options available. Assuming you can even order mimosas/bloody Mary's as I saw a few attendance order these during our stay. Went for a couple, savory brunch options, both included gravy and eggs making the images look very similar, differing and taste. Cold brew was excellent however bummed that their signage indicated that you only get 12 ounces of cold brew over ice with no refills. Understand that can be a pricey item paying five dollars I think would be much happier with having a one time refill as an option for this. read more

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Service and ambiance was good but food was very mediocre for the sky high price and I am from NY where one rooftop drink is $32 so it's not like I've never seen exorbitant prices but cmon it's Des Moines IA, at least make the food taste like something if you're gonna charge Manhattan prices. I have no problem paying a pretty penny for good food which I know is subjective but I was mortified when my bill came out to $40 (after tax & tip) for only TWO things, neither of which impressed me - the lua smush burger (soo salty, yet no flavor whatsoever I'm unsure how they manage to do that) and Mexican cheese curds (also nothin special, big portion, but literally just tasted like fried string cheese to me, for nearly $15 I expected flavor in the cheese itself not entirely reliant on dipping sauce). Wasn't worth even taking a photo of read more

Came here for the first time to celebrate my birthday. The atmosphere was loud with children running in and out from the playground in subzero temps, dragging the cold in with them. My husband ordered the classic breakfast and I ordered the Denver omelet. The service was fantastic for how busy they were, however our food was ice cold and the eggs tasted like powdered eggs. When we brought it up to the server, she offered to microwave it. read more

Really fun atmosphere and great food! Looks like some great activity spaces for families. The waitstaff was attentive and offered suggestions. read more

Super fun spot great location 63rd and Grand. I took a work group of 5 at noon it looked completely packed and still sat us right away. E Burger was very nice a little heavy on salt might have been a one time issue. Mexican cheese bites are amazing and zucchini app very good as well. Outdoor patio is very cool with fire pit and kids play area too. read more

Dirty (lip prints) on the water glasses. Server was not aware that beverage refills were needed. The fried baloney ruined the other flavors of the food. read more

Food was good but not great. Had an omelette. My friend ordered a side of toast and was charged for 1 slice of bread. After she complained, they brought her another piece of toast. Rather pricey. Service was very good. I'll go back. read more

The space is really done well. The patio and outdoor play area is easy and relaxed. The interior decor has a cool vintage feel without being overdone. They have a great selection of beers. I love their Lau beer, and it was good to see the Lions Bridge and other as well. The burgers and fries were great. The chips and baguet will need a little work. The staff was working hard and friendly while keeping up with the big crowd. This is a great addition to the neighborhood and easy to access from the bike trail.. read more

Delicious salad with Brie and the cold brew on tap is INCREDIBLE! Bar very nice ambiance for solo dining.

Amazing food and service. Very busy but Matty did a great job making sure everything was perfect. Loved the decor. Tasty bunch food. Excellent service. I can't wait to go back and sit on the patio. read more

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The food was wonderful and the staff were very helpful. We enjoyed our evening out and will be back

More engaged service; servers overly busy and unable to do their jobs well. Food: like warm toughest pancake I ever tasted, served with frozen butter. Overly salty soup, which mgr says some people like, some don't; the smart thing to do would be to under-salt and let the customers adjust to their taste. $3 "plain black" tea was laced with cinnamon a la Constant Comment--which I dislike. Served as 8 oz of hot water with a bag; no hot water refill offered. Sad experience. read more

waited for a table for 3 for almost 20 minutes when they told us a 10 minute wait. eventually got sat and no server ever came to our table. after waiting an additional 15 minutes we got up and left. poor service. read more

Either-Or should be renamed Neither-Nor. I ate there earlier this week and was treated to a dish of explosive D. Ambiance is completely drab and must be a tribute to the late Chairman Mao. The dishware is cheap crap and the barware has to be items obtained from several yard sales or bankrupt bars. The servers appeared as if their alarm didn't go off and threw on whatever was on the floor. The prices are overpriced. Lincoln had a better time at Ford's Theatre than I did at Neither-Nor. read more

While the food is OK (nothing special), Either/Or engages in several ways to rip-off the customer - 1) the lunch menu includes 2 sides, while the dinner menu includes 1 side, which seems counter-intuitive - the lunch salad was billed as an additional $1 - I asked the server and she was not aware of this - I asked if this was stated on the menu - after asking the manager, she told me it was; 2) the lunch was severed with a very small sandwich and a large portion of french fries, so the main attraction of the meal was very small; 3) the bill came with a 3% service charge for using a credit card, a higher fee than many other restaurants. I would recommend "Neither" to Either/Or - the food is just OK, and there are many hidden fees read more

Fun food. Neat unique atmosphere. Always a great place to gather with friends and family!

Very impressive Excellent service/food&atmosphere Couple of us had burgers that were delicious & cooked perfectly Nice "beer" choices Overall excellent experience read more

Very light and refreshing. Scotch isn't over powering and the lemon and ginger add a refreshing finish. Must try read more

Either-Or - Penicillin. - Salad Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Ok let me explain my reasons for this review... went with my gfs to try this place. Super cute very friendly staff! I loved the indoor outdoor vibe and cocktail menu was GREAT! Food was mediocre, fries were cold but I'm not going to complain to the server as he was pretty slammed. At the end of our meal my friend asked about a specific charge that I did not notice on the bill.... (They have those handheld machines that take your card and I didn't really pay attention I just paid) anywho! There is a charge that goes to the kitchen. As a server/ customer service professional I was a bit taken aback. I'm more than happy to tip my server not an extra charge to the kitchen. Especially when it's not well advertised that's what's going on your bill. I'll go back to have drinks but I'll skip the food...and the extra charge. Please pay your chefs enough, we're already paying for the cost of the food and service. read more

Food is pretty good, but the ambiance sucks. The music is too loud and the ceiling is too high. Why do all the new restaurants insist on high ceilings? read more