Thao and Kara welcomed us to our first visit to the Smoking Goat Pub like we were family. We…read morestumbled upon this place through a different channel, and decided to give it a try. We are so glad we did. The atmosphere is a dicey but very clean and the vibe looks like a great time. It was a quiet afternoon but the ladies went out of their way to make us feel like we belonged. This visit was only for a couple of cocktails but we saw some food come from the kitchen and it looked on point! Kara made a tasty treat and shared it with some of at the bar and that sealed the deal! We will be back in to give it a shot. I will update my review on the food after that! See you soon!

Stopped in for lunch, had the (really good) house specialty burger. The service was excellent and…read morethe staff was friendly. Didn't get to sample any of their beers but the selection was definitely appealing.

Great spot for some yummy Korean food. The chicken bites in…read morethe sweet and spicy sauce were great and not too spicy. The bap bowl was the least favorite for our party of 7...I was the only that didn't mind it but the ssamjang sauce was not a flavor anybody cared for and the amount of meat is very small Potato salad is sweet and vinegary if you like that kind of thing Kimchi's were good Miso Mac was very yummy Prices are reasonable Customer service was great Plenty of seating The atmosphere is adorable!

We have eaten here a few times and we like it. The chicken is a little hit or miss i feel like…read moresometimes its so super saucy and pooling in the container and other times its half naked? We tried every side today because my in laws were visiting who havent had much Korean food and were not sure what they would like. And a little of each sauce. The black garlic was my fav but its very thick so not a great texture for everyone; not overwhelmingly garlic. The lava egg was delicious, very spicy especially with the little red pepper slices. I eat a lot of spicy food and it still gave me hiccups, but not so spicy I was sweating or tearing up. A healthy pang of spice but not a complex flavor and it disappears pretty quick from the mouth. The double dunk everyone liked very good texture good mix of sweet and spicy. The sweet butter one we got the kids was good not spicy at all but extra sticky. I liked it but preferred the double dunk. The asian bbq I really disliked but everyone else liked it; it was very strong saltiness and sweet. MiL ordered the pork ribs which were fine, a little tough but good flavor. The kids wanted fries so we added some on but they tasted a little stale and the spice mix on them wasnt popular they were barely eaten. The cucumber kimchi is just the cabbage with cucumber added! We got both and I was like oop. It was a little dry and not very strong to me. The sweet potato was disgusting nobody liked it. VERY strong salty muso flavor overpowering, very soft mushy sweet potato. We threw it out. The egg salad the kids loved and it was a good flavor, pretty crowded pleasing. LOVED the daikon perfect flavor texture etc. A nice snap just a bit sour. The mac was popular with the kids, I did not like the extra thick cheesy sauce personally. LOVED the spinach side dish what a surprise! Very refreshing and well cooked, a bit of sourness but not too much.

4.6* (out of 5) Food: 4* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4*…read more Service: 5* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $10 04/28/2026 Bix & Co. Our primary reason for stopping back tonight was for 'research and development' for my happyhourdesmoines.com website. This meant a smaller total check, as we only sampled a couple of Happy Hour specials - and they were quite tasty. We shared an order of Chicken Wings (see picture) and I ordered a House Margarita (see picture). The chicken wings were very good and I'll say that I enjoyed the House Margarita as much as the better ones in Mexican restaurants. We have enjoyed all of our stops at Bix & Co. and tonight was no different.

I got the BBQ pizza to go. All the staff was super friendly and helpful. Met a couple friends while…read morewaiting, crowd was fun to talk to. Lots of TVs for all the games, sports bar type feel. Only one portion size so you better be hungry or share! I'd definitely come back!

Food is always amazing. The staff is top notch! Their smoked meat is the best in Des Moines.read more

4.2* (out of 5) Food: 4* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4*…read more Service: 5* Would I go back / Recommend?: 4* (Probably) Total check/person: $61 10/23/2026 My brother-in-law was staying with us, is a meat lover and the new owner had reached out to me about being listed on my other web site (www.happyhourdesmoines), so seemed like a great opportunity to get back to the Flying Mango. Followers will know that my wife and I like to enjoy a cocktail while we unwind and wait for our orders and tonight was no different. We ordered the Mango Margarita (see picture) and Pumpkin Patch Margarita (see picture)...followed later in the meal by a Spicy Margarita (see picture) and a Backyard Bonfire Old Fashioned. I honestly wasn't sure what to expect from the Pumpkin Patch Margarita. While the first taste didn't put it high on my likes list - by the end, I was actually enjoying it, as it wasn't super sweet and the pumpkin flavoring wasn't overpowering. Since there were 3 of us and we all enjoy trying things, we decided to sample three different appetizers - Muscle Beach Mussels, Tacos of the Day and Quesadilla of the Day (see pictures of each). We really liked all 3, with my personal favorite being the Tacos of the Day (I love street tacos with corn shells). I also really liked the buttery, tangy lime flavor of the broth that came on the mussels, so saved the extra to add to my Lime & Garlic Chicken (more on that later...). For our main courses, my brother-in-law ordered the Redneck Surf-n-Turf (see picture), my wife ordered the Shrimp & Grits (see picture) as this has been a favorite of hers on previous visits and I opted for the Lime & Garlic Chicken (see picture). While my wife and I love this place and want to see it succeed, I have to admit that all of our main courses were a bit of a disappointment relative to previous visits and how we had built it up for our guest. While the chicken itself was tender and moist in the Lime & Garlic Chicken, the dish was quite bland to my tastes and I wasn't a fan of the chicken noodle soup-like broth served with it. This was my own fault though. I ordered it thinking it would be lighter than some of the other options following several appetizers, then when writing this review saw that I stated that I would not order that dish again in my 2023 review. Lesson Learned - read my own reviews when I go back to a restaurant - and for the record, I would not recommend the Lime & Garlic Chicken (and will try to remember not to order it again myself...)! As to the other main dishes, my wife is a huge butter fan and while her comment from our 2024 visit was that it was quite rich (which she likes) - this time she commented that it was not very rich and seemingly had a lot of the butter removed. My brother-in-law shared some of the catfish from his plate and we all thought it tasted great. The ribs were a bit overdone and dry to his taste and upon reading my 2023 review, see that we had made the same comment then.

Wingz On Wheelz is located in the Advanced Auto Parts parking lot…read more I've been wanting to check this truck out FOREVER, but I wasn't sure if it could live up to the hype I'd heard from others. Spoiler... It sure did. I wandered down University Ave to MLK, through the construction in the Drake area, and the truck was easy to spot. I got there at about 620ish PM. There's ample parking in the lot of the auto parts store. A small crowd had built up. Some people were waiting to order...some were just waiting for their food. Social distancing was being observed for the most part. 50 cent wing Wednesdays. I'm not a big fan of a standard buffalo sauce so I really like that they have a lot of different options to choose from. Some spicy some not. Hopefully you can see the list by zooming in on the picture of the menu board. I ordered 10 garlic parmesan and 10 Cajun wings, but I didn't stop there. I had to try the shrimp and catfish too... I don't even want to talk about cost... I spent too much, but I have lunch for tomorrow. The ordering process went smoothly. I had a bit of a wait, but even though I wasn't the only one standing they kept me updated from the window and apologized for the wait when my number was called. Stellar customer service from a very busy truck. The wings were cooked perfectly. Not dry and not undercooked. The sauces and seasoning was nicely done. I like it when the taste of the chicken is complimented and not overpowered. They are a little on the small side, but if I recall correctly they are... Ahhhh... I forget the fancy word. No hormones. They're better for you and the all naturally raised wings tend to be a little smaller. It's all good. The catfish was excellent. Once again cooked perfectly. The breading had a great texture and taste. The fillet broke away easily to expose the white flesh. You could tell it was catfish, but it wasn't a strong catfish taste. I grew up eating bullheads and channel cats. It's something I love. A comfort food for me. I really enjoyed this menu item. These would be perfect for a po'boy. That being said... The shrimp. These are legit. To put anything on these, outside of just popping them in your mouth with the seasoned breading, would be a crime. I can honestly say as far as fried breaded shrimp these may be the best fried shrimp I've ever had. The breading isn't thick, and the shrimp are really nice sized. They hit a perfect balance. This truck has moved into my top three local trucks from the jump. Obviously popular from it's crowd, a good staff, and excellent food. I wish I wouldn't have waited so long to give them a try... I'll definitely be a return customer. Don't take my word for it though... Go check them out.

Well, you know this girl is always all about supporting Black business. I had high hopes for this…read morefabulous truck with beautiful food photos. I visited on a Saturday drive into Des Moines. The food came out in a reasonable amount of time and was fresh and hot. The portions were pretty great and it looked good, but it just didn't taste that spectacular. I had higher expectations for a Black owned food truck serving in a diverse area in Des Moines. The food was cooked perfectly, but it wasn't seasoned well enough. There wasn't much flavor and pizzazz to it. If you care more about crunch then flavor, hit them up. They had a steady stream of business and people seem to like it. Sadly, it just didn't do it for me.

Visiting Des Moines, went for proximity to Drake. Blown away by the Brussel sprouts and the beef…read morestroganoff. You shouldn't be able to get a table in this place.

Came in on a Friday night. Atmosphere was chill and fun. Good vibe. Ordered the spin artichoke dip…read more Amazing. Had the risotto and juicy lucy--delish. Finished dinner with a chef made ice cream custard. Wish we could get it in a pint container. Highly recommend. Good food. Great climate. Kind staff.

Amazing gluten free options! Something for everyone. Cute…read morevibe, great service, delicious food. The weather wasn't conducive to patio dining, but they have an awesome patio that's mostly covered and a play area outside for kids.

We were able to sit outside. Their patio is fun and unique and kid friendly. Our waitress was…read moresuper nice and attentive. The smash burgers were a hit for our whole table. They don't skimp you on the fries either. Really good restaurant ranch if you know what I mean.

I'm not originally from Iowa so I had this place recommended to me by a few people when I came into…read moretown. It's a nice place and easy location. Walking in we were immediately greeted and led to our table. They had a QR code (see pictured) of their extensive local beer selection. $7.00 for a 16oz or 3.50 for 6oz I got a few 6oz selections to try a few different options which was an enjoyable experience. Lily was kind and attentive even the busier it got throughout the evening. Thank you so much for the service!

What an amazing stop for some fantastic Iowa craft beers! The staff was extremely friendly and…read morehelpful with the beer and food selection. They were quick when we wanted to order and the food came out exactly as described. The bar and seating area was open and inviting. It was a little earlier in the midday on a Friday, but it was still pretty open for anyone to enjoy. I'd go back for another couple of different beers!

This place is always chill and the food always comes out fast and tastes good! The employees are…read morenice and give great service. The ambiance is nice and relaxing, never have had any complaints about this place!

My kid wanted to try this place. Stopped here on a Sunday at 5:45 PM. We ordered 12 wings, fries,…read moreand a drink with the sauces on the side. We did notice lots of people standing inside waiting for to go orders. 30 minutes pass, and we ask cashier the status, and they said that mobile orders take priority over in store orders. I simply just asked for a refund stating they should have mentioned that before ordering at the register. They did not want to refund my order. Some how 5 minutes later, the order is ready. Several others waiting for their order stated waited over 1 hour or more along with food delivery staff. Maybe it was during a busy dinner time, but the long wait time is not worth it, in my opinion.

Gerri's has become a staple for my family and I when we are in the mood for some wings. We stopped…read morehere for the first time on a bar crawl and have been back 10 + times since. The wings are the best in town. They are crispy and full of flavor. You can only with the wings baked or with buffalo sauce. The buffalo sauce is delicious you don't even need ranch. There's a kick to the sauce but it's not too spicy. A platter and an extra 8 wings with a side of fries serves 4 of us. Most people here are coming for wings, so sometimes it is a little bit of a wait, but it's so worth it. The place is seat yourself with the bartender as the server. It can get busy on weekends, we have always had quick and attentive service. There are a few TVs but not a bunch if you're looking to watch a game. If you're on the hunt for some good wings and cold beer this is the place to be!

Dive bar just next to the Iowa State Fair Grounds. Small…read morelittle parking lot that will be completely full when the fair starts. This place has been know for the awesome wings for a long time. It has been a long time since my last visit. We got a hankering and decided to go out of our way to make a stop. W - We stepped right in and sat at the bar on a Thursday evening, I - I was helped right away by the lovely waitress behind the bar. N - Naked wings or smothered in their sauce they come out hot. G - Getting the platter of wings. It was lots of wings for 2 people. S - Sizzling platter and very tasty. The cost of everything has gone up over the years. Nothing you can do about that if you want a place to survive. We shared the platter. The hubby got 2 on tap beers. The tab was $55. The crispy wings are great. I ate my fill and we still left with some. They came out in good time. Ranch provided in squirt bottles so you can get your fill. I really enjoyed the service, the ambiance and food. Yes it was a little high, and yes it smells like a dive bar but the wings are still good.