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    Gerri's Tavern

    3.5 (70 reviews)
    ModerateBars, American
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    This pile of wings is legendary.
    Cody M.

    I still love stopping here. Can beat this old school tavern. They have some really good beers on tap. Good service and the platter of wings is always my go to. I like the fried crispy skin and the buffalo sauce is perfect.

    Hot wings
    Mark O.

    If you want food quickly, I'd advise against it. I was there around noon and a patron who came in after us was quoted an hour for a to-go order of the wings. Speaking of wings...these are indeed in the top two of wings I've had in the Des Moines metro. Crispy without having to ask and the sauce--which uses Frank's Red Hot as a base provides heat, but not in an obnoxious manner. I also had the cauliflower...seemed to be closer to battered versus breaded. On a plus note, you get a bottle of ranch at the table--no tiny cups and upcharges for more. The bartender serving us was very polite but very harried--it seemed with all the kitchen orders, a food runner was needed.

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    Heidi H.

    Gerri's did not disappoint. Amazing wings. They had a nice crispness to it. Just enough sauce. We really did not need the basket of fries we decided to share between the two of us. But they were cooked perfectly. So delicious. Nice dive bar feel. The bartender was very friendly and chatted with us as it was just after the lunch rush when we arrived.

    Only half the order

    Grabbed wing platter to go. While waiting enjoyed a cold beer. The bartender was friendly and efficient. After drive home the wings were still piping hot. Upon trying them the wings were fantastic. Sauce was not too hot but had just enough heat.

    Double order of wings
    Danny H.

    Giving this place a 5-star rating for one reason: THE WINGS!!!! If you're looking for wings in Des Moines, this is the place. They only serve them one way: bone in, buffalo sauce, and on a tray of 30. If you're ready for your fill of wings, make no mistake. This place is for you.

    Wings.  Best in Des Moines

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    5 months ago

    Great wings and the service was impeccable! We went with a large group and she was able to keep track of everyone's order.

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    Sat at the bar, Waited 10 mins and no one acknowledged us or took our order. We left.

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    1 year ago

    Some of the best food and drinks you can get on the Eastside! Service was amazing and they do it with 2-3 girls max. Highly recommend

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    2 years ago

    Best sausage sandwich I have ever had. It's a bar but very good. Also the wings are incredible too.

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    2 years ago

    Wings were good! Place smells like a dumpster and the tables were sticky. Recommend take out.

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    Horrible service, server was not friendly, and forgot toppings on burger meal. First time eating T this restaurant will not be back

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    Everyone needs a bar within walking distance of their home to finish off the night and just let…read moreloose -- this is that bar. Beer is cold and cheap - just the way I like it!! Great pool players here who are very serious about the game if that's your thing, also they have a collection of board games for some Sunday Funday shenanigans. Also free popcorn, as any good dive bar should offer!

    LADIES BEWARE! The last thing I remember at this bar is the male bartender and 2 guys pushing shots…read moreof Crown Royal on me. I was tipsy when I walked in. I only remember 3 or 4 shots. I'm a pretty heavy drinker. A few shots in a row wouldn't put me in the state I was in by the time I left. I was falling in and out of consciousness, vomiting, barely breathing, couldn't even sit up and according to witnesses there were three men trying to get me to go home with them. I don't want to accuse the bartender or either of the men of drugging me, but witnesses say that's looked like what happened. No bartender I've ever met would push drinks on a patron like that, nonetheless a female while 3 men were all over her. It's clear he gave no shit about what happened to me, and I'm pretty sure he was helping those patrons try to date rape me. Where I'm from, bartenders will take your keys if you get that drunk and wouldn't let some drunk girl leave with 3 men she didn't know. He let me leave and get in my car. I could have killed someone. Another man joined in somewhere after I blacked out and lost most of my memory. He tried to put me in his car and drive away. Him and another man went to jail that night for fighting with emergency personnel trying to take me. A guardian angel was with me that night and a bystander stepped in and wouldn't let any of those men near me. This happened Friday night around 11pm. The bartender had longer hair and a beard, I think. I hope the owner checks the cameras. I'd really like to know what happened and what that bartender was thinking. If I don't hear back, I'll be sharing my thoughts with the liquor control commission.

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