I made another visit to Fire Creek while in town. Had the Boursin chicken with asparagus and it was just as good as the first time. Came with a side salad which hit the spot. Dining room is a bit dark and traditional and Starting to show wear. Service was very good. read more

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We were on the road and Fire Creek was the closest restaurant for lunch. I usually yelp everything but in this situation we just needed lunch and to get on our way, so I did not check the reviews. I was impressed with the inside of the restaurant. The ambience was great. I had the Nicoise salad and I have to say the Ahi tuna was top-notch. The rest of the salad only so so. My husband had the chicken with mozzarella hot sandwich and it was a little overwhelmed with cheese. The french fries were good. I only had two of them because he ate them so quickly. The service was a little slow and they were not that many people in the restaurant. read more

Ordered the Fire Creek Hamburger and Soup. Laura-- my wait staff -- appeared a bit rushed but took my order in a friendly manner-- my wait time for service and my bill was too long. Here's hoping my burger is hot enough and my soup is beyond warm. Received my burger which in my opinion was non descriptive. The meat was tasteless due to needing more seasoning. My bun got soggy due to the water content in the bar be que sauce. My soup was warm and a tad spicy. Even with these negatives the quality of the meat was good to warrant a 3. Nonetheless the environment even with the large celebratory crowd during peak hours was quiet as they enjoyed their noontime meal. read more

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We go here so regularly, it escaped me that I hadn't updated my review for many years. This is one of our go-to places alone or with guests, as the food, ambiance, and service are always top notch. On this visit, I got the Chilean SeaBass. This is a dish that I've had a number of places, and it seemingly can be difficult for some places to prepare, but Fire Creek always has done it wonderfully for me! It's tender and flavorful. My wife got Rotisserie Chicken. It's a generous serving of nicely flavored chicken with a side of your choice, and a soup or salad. They have a great house dressing (creamy parmesan) for the salads, and I really like their garlic mashed potatoes, which are sometimes in the rotation. Their wild rice mix is also excellent. Other dishes we've had in our many trips here that we highly recommend are: Salmon BLT, Coconut shrimp, any of the salads, Ribs, Whiskey Honey chop, Lamb Chops, Tenderloin Medallions, Walleye, Mahi-Mahi, Asiago Chicken, Salmon, and Veggie Pasta. I like the variety here - there is everything from steak to seafood, to the great Honey Chop, to salads, and sandwiches. Kids get a great meal deal and a dish of ice cream to top things off. I could go on and on even more, but you have the idea by now. One of our top recommendations in the WDM area!! read more

10/13/2023 Another great dinner at Fire Creek topped off with another great conversation with the owner, who was working the floor. Tonight, my wife started with a Grapefruit Paloma (see picture) and I opted for the Smoked Club (see picture). For dinner, my wife chose the Cajun Ribeye (see picture) and I went with the Shrimp Diablo with Scallops (see picture). As we've come to expect, both the food and the service were excellent - we were quite happy with our stop and the full experience. read more

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Overall a decent place. It is intimate with low lighting, decent food, OK drinks and an ice staff.

Stopped in at Fire Creek on Saturday afternoon with a group of four and sat in the bar area. We chose Fire Creek to support a local restaurant, but our visit didn't quite meet expectations. There was only one server working the bar, and while he was friendly and professional, he seemed stretched thin, which led to a long wait for initial greet and slower service. Our drinks included wine, a cocktail, and an espresso martini. Unfortunately, the martini lacked any espresso flavor whatsoever, and tasted only of Bailey's and vodka. We also tried the calamari, which our server recommended. It was overcooked, dry and tough, so we didn't enjoy it as much as we'd hoped. Overall, we appreciated the friendly service, but the food and drink quality were disappointing on this visit. I really wanted to love this place and hope this was just an off day, as I'd like to continue supporting local spots like Fire Creek. read more

My wife and I have eaten here several times. Great menu selections, great food and great service.

Quality of food and excellent service. We were passing through Des Moines and wanted to have a nice evening meal and came across Fire Creek. Our server, Chris, was very attentive and knowledgeable of the menu. I would highly recommend! read more

My out-of-state coworkers and I all visited our coworkers in Des Moines and Fire Creek was where we'd decided to have dinner because the food was said to be great, and they had a gluten free menu (I have Celiac Disease). Our server James was not very knowledgeable about gluten free options, first telling me they didn't have a lot of gluten free items, and not offering a gluten free menu. When we retrieved our own gluten free menu from the server station, James recommended sides that were clearly not gluten free or could have been offered if he'd known what gluten is (rice pilaf, fries from a shared frier, no baked potatoes, etc.) to go with my chosen menu item. I asked that our server note that I have an allergy (so the kitchen knows and can take extra precaution with my food to prevent cross contamination). I don't know if he didn't do that or if the kitchen just didn't understand. Today, I'm traveling back to Texas "glutenized". I will have joint pain in my knees, my elbows, my neck, and my hands for a couple months. I will have bloating making me appear 4-6 months pregnant, stomach distress, and other "tummy troubles" for several days, a brain fog for 2-ish days, and nutrition absorption issues for roughly 6 months. Suffice it to say, the food tasted good, but the "gift that keeps on giving" isn't worth it. Would not recommend for anyone with Celiac Disease until staff take precautions to prevent medically impairing their guests for months. read more

We tried this restaurant for the first time with our good friends not really sure what to expect. Our neighbor made a reservation online for 6pm. We got there right at 6, and for some reason the hostess was not able to find our reservation. But, she acknowledged the email we had showing that the reservation was made online. She apologized and told us we'd be seated as quickly as they could open a table for us. We went to the bar, got a drink, and by the time we got back to waiting area, our table was ready. Great start! Our waitress promptly greeted is and brought us waters. She had a wonderful personality and was really pleasant. Appetizers were the calamari and the mosquito bites, which were fried wontons filled with cream cheese. Both were very good. I had the Whiskey Honey Chop, which had to be the most tender pork chop I've ever eaten. The sauce on it was so sweet and amazing. My wife had the Tenderloin Medallions and she loved it. I had a bite, and it was so tender and delicious. We were extremely impressed. We are already planning our return trip to this restaurant. It's casual, but has fantastic food and a nice atmosphere. The review was an easy one to write. read more

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Service was top tier & food was so good! Our waitress checked on us often, kept our drinks replenished, & offered great conversation. The food was to die for! Both were cooked to perfection. Will definitely be back! read more

Fire Creek - Prime rib special & Cajun grilled ribeye steak! - American Near Me - West des Moines, Iowa

We visited here with a larger group for a nice night out. Walking in & being greeted was great. The fireplace was very calming & welcoming. All of us were very happy with the food & drinks. The pricing was reasonable with a large variety of options. Service was great, but they seemed a bit overwhelmed. The only real down side was being put in their 'banquet room". For the size of our group, we were put in a corner & with round tables, we were not comfortable. But all in all would definitely go back. read more

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This place is always consistently good. The server was Uber attentive and the place is away very comfortable and warm even if you are in the bar. I had the special which was the open face prime rib sandwich and it comes with a side. The prime rib was super tender and delicious. It was the total opposite of what I was going to order but when the server shared the specials it totally derailed my healthy eating plan. I am so weak. My dining companion had some burger with a pretzel bun and he was quite pleased with it as well. If you haven't been here before it is so worth the trip! read more

We were told on the phone that they didn't take reservations for booths in the bar, but if we got there before 6:00 pm they'd have one. We arrived at 5:45 and there were three empty booths in the bar. We were told by the manager that we couldn't sit there because they were "reserved". I said, "but you told us you don't take reservations in the bar". "We don't". "Then why can't we sit in one of the booths?" "Because they are reserved". We went back and forth like this a couple times, then In frustration, we took a booth in the regular restaurant ... and we have never come back. I know this sounds like a joke ... but unfortunately it's not. read more

Experience bad service. Charged 4% on each item on final receipt if not paid by cash. Overpriced food. read more

Stopped here for lunch. It was a beautiful day, so we sat outside. Our server was very friendly. We ordered a drink and then lunch. That was the last time we saw our server until it was time to get our check. The food was good, but very disappointed in the service. read more

We were on the road and called for reservations. When we arrived 5 minutes early, we were seated immediately in a back booth. Had a Joel Gott Sauvignon Blanc which was good. My entree was a half rack of ribs. Meat was falling off the bone. Sauce was tangy. You have a choice of sides and brussel sprouts were the veggie du jour. My meal was very good. I also liked that entrees came with a small dinner salad. I tried their creamy garlic Parmesan dressing with which light and tasty. Service was ok. We had a bit of an issue getting our bill back in a timely manner. Our server admitted to forgetting and offered to buy us dessert but we needed to get back on the road. The hosts were super welcoming when we arrived. I liked the atmosphere, casual up-scale. Fireplaces, candles. The place was very busy and I'm glad we had reservations. read more

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The food was good, I had the walleye. The sauces were a little bland, but good service was awesome.

My wife and I are there last night, the place was busy, but the waiter was covering the bar area and took our order. The food was very good, I had the prime rib rare and it was cooked perfectly. My wife ordered the vegetable pasta and really liked it. The house salad dressing is great, make sure you get it. read more

Had the steak salad. The salad was okay, lettuce and veggies seemed fresh. Rather plain ranch-type dressing. My opinion is that a good house-made vinaigrette would have made it an absolute winner (maybe basil or raspberry?). Cheesecake for dessert, very good. Service seemed rushed, but the gal was personable and ready to help. Nothing I had really set this place apart from most other family-style restaurants, but I think a few small changes could really make a big difference. Not outstanding, but good food, good portions, nice ambiance. read more

We love Fire Creek! It's dark and cozy with lots of booths. It's where we had some of our first dates in 2012, our rehearsal dinner in 2016, and many celebrations in between. Like any restaurant open that long, there have been ups and downs but recently it's been amazing and it's always been good service! There aren't many places that still serve salad or soup and rolls with your entree--make sure to get the house dressing or chicken tortilla soup. The entrees are amazing. I'm always torn between all three of their chicken dishes but usually end up with the Boursin chicken. For someone who doesn't like rice that much, I always get the rice pilaf for a side. It's more like a wild rice but it's so good, especially mixed with the pesto on the Boursin or marsala sauce. Speaking of the Marsala, hands down, my favorite in town. The drinks are usually on point, too, and they have a good house rose. If you haven't ever been or it's been a while, go, but I'd recommend making a reservation. read more

Excellent service, quality food and warm atmosphere! My sister made a late reservation here on a Friday night. When we arrived, we were immediately seated. The atmosphere is warm, welcoming and dimly lit - a romantic setting. Our waiter, Chris N, was very polite and friendly! I'd request him on my next visit. We ordered the Crab Cake as an appetizer - two very well-sized and flavorful cakes arrived at our table in a timely manner. I would say the serving would feed between 2-4. There were 3 of us, and we finished them! Perfect cook on the outside crust. I ordered the Spinach and Roasted Pear Salad, and I enjoyed every bite of it. The dressing cannot be ordered on the side, but I will say it was dressed well; not overdone like so many dinner salads I've ordered elsewhere. My sister order the Salmon special. The salmon was well medium and flaked well. My mom ordered the Shrimp Diablo. She said the sauce and seasonings were a bit spicy, but she did enjoy. The dish itself had spicy chipotle butter. This restaurants offers a wide variety of items from seafood to steaks and pastas. They also offer a gluten free menu upon request. Overall, we had a great experience here. I would recommend this restaurant to friends visiting (or living) the West Des Moines area. It's located right off the interstate, easy to get to and plenty of parking. The safety and cleaning precautions were taken and appropriate. read more

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The food was great. However, the entire building is disgusting. The amount of dirt and dust on everything was really nasty. I could see dust on the decanters from across the room. The waitress was spectacular. As the night went on she kept getting new tables and she was the only one working the entire room. They needed another wait staff to help work that many tables. What I was really disappointed in the menu said one price but was rang up as a different price for a "card fee". No where ahead of time were we told the price is dependent on using a card or cash. This was not told to us until we asked about it, it was not on the menu or the website. A few other things I had noticed, besides everything being really dirty and dusty, was the wait staff garnishing the drinks and handling the straws as well as the bartender trying the drinks beforehand. You probably shouldn't try a customers drink in front of a room full of people, make a disgusted face and then send it out. Overall the food was good but will not be going back. read more

So glad I found this location as I was traveling for work. Food was delicious with a menu to satisfy with lots of options. Was a nice and casual/relaxing evening after a long day. I would definitely recommend and will return when in town. read more

I was so very disappointed! I had their Seabass several times over the years and it was always amazing and worth the $35 for me, but not this time-not only has the price gone up to $42, there's no way this was more than 4oz of fish! My potato was 4X the size of the fish, I was in shock and asked the server about it who was embarrassed about it and his service was great, so I didn't say anything else; if management had asked me or my mother at any point how the food was, I definitely would've let them know, but no one, besides our server, checked in and they were pretty slow for a Thursday evening at 7:00, so the "manager" couldn't have been too busy? That Chef should be ashamed of himself to not bring the subject of a 4oz piece of fish for $42 up to the manager/owner?! I know our economy is rough right now and I get it, but Skips prices went up as well while still maintaining quality of food, service, and the fish covers your plate! Just really disappointed because it used to be one of my favorite meals to get at Fire creek, special occasions because of the price and now I won't go back again. read more

The food and service is amazing! I had the Asiago Chicken and my hubby had the walleye. Highly recommend both! The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because they had issues with air conditioning and it was quite warm. Too hot for the patio this time, but definitely when it's cooler. read more

Excellent! Great atmosphere, great service, great food! My boyfriend and I both had the seafood pasta special and we both loved it. It was packed with mussels, shrimp, calamari, etc, in a flavorful marinara sauce and served with perfectly crispy, buttery focaccia bread. Nice intimate place with a good variety on the menu. We will definitely be back to try one of their steaks and seafood dishes. read more

Fire Creek - American Near Me - West des Moines, Iowa

Excellent service from the friendly staff in a cozy atmosphere. We sat by the fireplace for lunch and our waiter was great. Food came out quick and hot and fresh. The appetizers were large portions and tasted great. I had the chicken salad croissant and the croissant was a perfect toasty bun. Crab cakes and spinach dip to start was eaten right up and seasonal mules also tasted great. read more

Fire Creek - Chicken salad sandwich - American Near Me - West des Moines, Iowa

Great food. The service is spectacular along with the atmosphere. If you get the food to go it travels very well in the provided containers.

Dark, quiet and intimate- this is a lovely restaurant with a great menu and excellent food. Service was fabulous.

Love the ambiance, service and food!!! Great place for date night and night out with friends!!!

I didn't care for my meal but my friend enjoyed her burger. I should have gone with a burger. A bit pricey not to enjoy what I ordered.

I just went to the Fire Creek resturant for New Years eve dinner. Everything was great. The food was excellent, the ambiance was great, and the service was great. A very pleasant experience. I will go back again. read more

Came here for lunch and the atmosphere is quite cozy. The staff was nice and professional and the restaurant was clean. I got the 1/2 chicken salad sandwich and 1/2 house salad. The chicken salad was really good with real pieces of grilled chicken, not mystery meat or shredded which is great. The salad itself was a little wilty and I didn't realize/remember to ask for a specific dressing so it came with a thousand islands type of dressing which was okay. I would get the sandwich again for sure but probably would skip on the salad. read more

Had a great meal here. Service was good. The martinis were excellent (we are picky) and I loved my ribs - tender and delicious. We'll be back. Thank you. read more

My wife recently came home from a lunch meal here and proceeded to vomit for an hour. She is not pregnant or sick. Enough said.

Terrible service! Rude hostess had to leave as server never showed up to take our order!

Great ambiance! Once you get inside, there are a few stone fireplaces, nice lighting and just a relaxing atmosphere. In addition, the wait staff was very kind and attentive. We went here for a special occasion dinner. I had a wonderful glass of wine (Silver Palm) while my boyfriend had a beer. I selected the Brown Sugar Scallops and he had the Whiskey Honey Chop. Both had great presentation and were delicious! If you are looking for a nice place to eat, this should be on your list! read more

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I went here with some friends for my birthday. The place was busy, but our server was very attentive and took good care of us. Everyone enjoyed there food. I had the prime rib which was cooked exactly how I asked for it. read more