I was in search of a place to grab dinner on my way to the airport and after a quick Yelp search, I…read morelanded on Tito's Lounge. This spot is located in a small strip mall and offers both patio and indoor seating. It was a chilly day, so the inside was pretty busy. This place is also family friendly. I was greeted upon arrival and advised I could sit anywhere. I opted for a table along the back wall, which offered a view of the TV's with NFL games on. Additionally, they were hosting music bingo, which was a fun surprise! While I didn't win, it was fun to play along, especially being a solo diner. My server was very friendly and kept checking on me often during my time here. I started with a raspberry mule while I pondered their expansive menu. The mule was refreshing, but I didn't really taste the raspberry. I was debating between the chicken skewers and chicken sandwich. Ultimately I landed on the chicken skewers as I wasn't super hungry and figured it would be a lighter meal. My food was up in a reasonable time and I was surprised at how big the portion was. The chicken had a nice char, but I personally felt there was too much teriyaki sauce. I almost asked to have it removed when ordering, but since it said lightly sauced I thought it would be fine. This entrée came with tzatziki and ajvar, which helped to cut through some of the richness of the teriyaki sauce. Although the tzatziki was pretty mild- I like a really garlicky, dill-forward sauce. The fries were crispy and plentiful. The star of the dish for me was the pita, it was so good! This is definitely a great neighborhood spot to catch a game and grab some food!

We ended up here after a trip to Homemakers and it didn't disappoint! The vibe is sports bar with a…read moreglobal/Baltic feel. We had wings and the margarita flatbread. The wings were standard and good. The margarita flatbread was better than expected! I'd definitely go back when in the area. As far as service, they had the appropriate amount of servers, we and everyone who walked in afterwards was seated right away. It wasn't super baby friendly (lots of high tops and tight booths, but we made it work.

always a fun local bar. I haven't been in a couple years but decided to try Monday steak night…read more They never seemed to fail. Steaks were awesome done order. Staff very friendly price is extremely reasonable. For a very, very casual Monday night dinner great place.

This is a nice place to see a band and visit with friends. There is two sides of this place, there…read moreis a bar in both sides but the band is in one side that is wide open and the other side is a bar and more seating for visiting. Drinks are reasonably priced and I believe there was free popcorn. There are a couple pool tables to use when the band is not playing and they are open for parties.

LOVE IT HERE! There is no better place in Des Moines to sit on a quet Sunday night, especially in…read morethe winter, than by the fireplace at Ducktail. Good drinks, good friends, good atmosphere, good conversation. I'd like to replicate Ducktail in my basement. One of Des Moines' best kept secrets.

Great place while I'm in town for work. Good people behind the bar and the prices are amazing.read more

I love this elegant bar in Valley Junction (West Des Moines, Iowa) I seem to end up here when I'm…read morein Valley Junction. They are true to form and mix excellent drinks! I had a Dirty Martini. It was so good! They make their own bitters blend. I recommend this place!

Had an opportunity to venture in on a Sunday (No Food Service) to review the minimalist bar food…read moremenu should I return since I do not partake in libations. The food choices were very limited $$, but there was an array of beers, wines, cocktails, and an assortment of other mixed libations. The decor is like a bar dive if liquor is your main thing. As a non drinker -- nothing stiffer than a Dr. Pepper-- this would not be my vibe, but may be yours if all you want is a solid selection of creative and mainstay libations from a very friendly bartender whose primary purpose was to please all who entered -- this tipsy topsy environment ( Like TV Cheers) -- then this may be the place for you.

We had a great experience here with family! My parents had dined here a few times and recommended…read moreit for a nice lunch before we left town. The space itself is stunning: live-edge wood tables, moody decor, and a clear attention to ambiance. The service is impeccable: our server was so kind, attentive, and welcoming. It really made an impact on our visit! My brother was obsessed with his pork belly quesadilla, and I loved my chicken picatta. Highly recommend!

We joined up with another couple to try out Aura as none of us had been there before. It's kind of…read morea long dining area with a bar on the left and booths on the right and tables down the middle. We opted for a booth and settled in and got in our drink orders. They have a nice wine list and plenty of other options for drinks. We decided on the Korean fried cauliflower as an appetizer and that was an excellent choice!. It had a great flavor and was nicely prepared and came out incredibly quick. I highly recommend it. For dinner, two in our group got the glazed salmon. They both said it was pretty good, but not a lot of heft in the flavor. Another in our party got the pesto pasta. He also said it was good and had a very strong pesto flavor. I got the red trout, which is blackened, but the blackening was on top of the skin, which is something I usually leave behind. I know many people love the skin on fish, but I prefer to not have that as part of my experience. The salsa it came with was good but the trout was very bland without the blackening. Our server was very good and the ambience is nice. It's reasonably quiet and on the night we went they were about 1/2 to 3/4 full Overall, it was OK. Prices are maybe on the slightly higher side of average, but were reasonable for what we got.

We came here to see a band we like (Sister Sarah)…read more This place is conveniently located just off the interstate and in a shopping center. We are told it used to be a bank, but we checked the vault and sadly no money was left there for us... There are multiple entrances to use - Front, back side... It looks like the locals use the front, and the band lovers use the other doors...just an observation. The bar is very large and double sided which makes it super accessible There is lots of seating and entertainment to be had. Darts, and Pool tables and televisions - they move the pool tables aside and cover them so the band can play and so there is more dance floor. They respectfully shut the music off and the TVs down while the band plays too - nice touch! We were able to walk up to the bar and get nicely priced drinks served very quickly despite how busy they were. All of the employees were very friendly and accomodating. Food looks like it is limited to the frozen pizza, but hey better than nothing. (There are multiple options just outside the front door if you want other food) The place is large and there is pent of room to accomodate a large crowd, and still room to dance! (Maybe next time) It is still obvious it used to be a bank, but it works for a bar. They should turn the Vault into a VIP room! We will keep an eye out for our favorite bands playing here. PRO TIP: Conveniently enough you can also get here using only back roads.

This place has everything! Pool tables, plenty of TVs, dart boards, two bars, two sets of bathrooms…read moreand an old vault. Yes, part of this place use to be a bank so the old vault is still there. We came out to see a live band and the acoustics were very good. We did bar service and that was good so no issues there. I am told they will be expanding to a food menu so at this time I cannot comment on table service or food. Looking forward to coming back to see how this place develops.

I was here for a work group dinner and we had the upstairs area to ourselves. Great service and…read morevery cute atmosphere. Our buffet was good, although not GF or Vegetarian-friendly. This could very well be our organizer's fault, not theirs. Wonderful salad, though. They had the chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, etc. dished separately. The drinks were great. We loved the Vodka Sodas - with chosen flavors, such as blueberry, Strawberry Basil, Raspberry Hibiscus, etc. There are restrooms upstairs as well.

Stopped while out riding bikes at the nearby park. It was lunch on a Friday. The service was great…read more The waitress was very friendly and helpful. Friend's chicken salad had kind of an odd texture because it appeared to be finely ground rather than shredded. It said it was basil chicken salad, but the basil was only there as a little hint. The bread was tasty as was the side salad with fresh ranch dressing. I had the lunch special - - two items for $12 or three items for $15. I had their tasty fries with a half turkey and Swiss. The turkey was meh. Kind of like reheated. I had requested a different bread than offered, and the waitress was unable to put it in the iPad. However, she did remember and it came out with my preferred bread choice. That's great service! We sat outside & it was a great day! We'll be back with our hubbies!

The bartender was friendly efficient and the music was wonderful and it was a great place to relax…read moreand enjoy music and dance a bit plan on going again

This place hasn't changed. Great "dive" bar. The drinks are reasonably priced. They beers were…read morecold. They have live music. The great part was we were here on a Friday and the music started at 5. The music wasn't too loud. We could still talk. They also had a TV with football on. We enjoyed a few hours here before our movie

Great vibe. Perfect place to get drinks with friends or for a date night. Huge cocktail menu and…read moreall great drinks ranging from your classics to super unique flavor combos.

Stopped in on a hot Sunday for a frozen drink. I saw they have a patio online; however, with the…read moreheat of the day, I ended up taking a seat inside. The server was efficient and quickly served me a mug of water. I started with the flamingo, which is a frozen daiquiri. I loved the glass straw and my drink stayed frozen to the last sip. Then I switched it up and got a mocktail. The Karate kid was carrot forward with a hint of ginger and spice. It was all around refreshing. I couldn't leave without taking a picture of the art above the table where I sat. I especially liked, "Be a Good Loser."