Iowa is noted for large, crunchy and tasty "Pork Tenderloin" which you can get at Gilroy's on 8th in West Des Moines. The Pork Tenderloin is bigger than the bun which fills you up just eating the crunch around the edges and still having enough left over to cut in half and save for take home. The upscale decor is good for small meetups or large groups with a private dining area that allows you to come as you are. My server- Pearl- was very efficient in monitoring my table with the General Manager who is always upbeat. The total vibe allows you to relax and enjoy your meal whether it's a creative Mocktail from a full bar, or just a delicious Dr Pepper with a slice of yummy peach cheesecake. This is a very customer friendly place to dine in or on the patio with good creative food. read more

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A friend wanted to meet here for lunch, and I figured it had been a while, so it was worth trying again. The food was OK, service was great, and I do like the atmosphere. I do wish I was a bigger fan of the food, but it just isn't that memorable for me. On this visit, my friend had the Spinach Artichoke Dip. She said it was good. I had the Hot Honey Chicken Wrap. I chose grilled chicken, which was tender. The wrap overall was a bit sloppy as the honey kind of oozes out all over. It was just ok, and was advertised as having jalapeños, but I didn't notice any. I got coleslaw for my side and it was very bland. Great patio seating with shaded areas and sunnier spots, and a variety of indoor options. Lots of TVs. read more

4.2* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4* Service: 3* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $19 (no drinks) 03/08/2026 Slept in after a late night so found ourselves going to a noon Mass downtown and looking for a brunch stop on the way home. We've driven by this place and talked about stopping for food before and my wife had been there with co-workers after work one day, but this was our first stop for food. A clean, modern storefront greets you (see picture) and with plenty of televisions and a nice patio, it looks to be a hopping place once the temperatures warm up a little. While our server was a little hard to find at times, we both found our food to be quite good. My wife ordered the Nacho Burrito Meal (see picture) and I opted for the Honey Citrus salad (see picture). As is our custom, we shared samples of each of our meals and both of us found both choices to be worthy of ordering again. I really liked the clean, crisp and fresh salad with a delicious tangy dressing and the Burrito was tasty inside and out (loved the creamy, cheesy sauce). If you are looking for a great stop for Sunday morning brunch (possibly after some shopping at Sam's Club just across the interstate to the North), you won't go wrong here! If you found this review helpful, please show your appreciation with a Like or a Follow. Photos copyright: happyhourdesmoines.com & thefoodanddrinkguy.com read more

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Party of 10 for a birthday. Not busy. Server attentive in getting drinks and first order. Food brought out promptly, though more than 1/2 were missing serving spoons and tongs. No server around to fix so we got our own from the server station. 2nd round of food ordered. Server asked for 1 refill which wasn't brought. Others ran empty on drinks not seeing sever to til asked to pay. Unfortunately a 20% tip is required for parties of 8 or more allowing servers to give poor service and still receive an unearned gratuity. Food was good to great - crispy reds, nachos, loaded scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits gravy, upside pancakes, bacon all good. French toast and Mac cheese were great. Will be back but not with a party of 8 or more. read more

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I have had take out twice from here and I've gotten their byob (build your own burger) with a gluten free bun and baked sweet potato fries. Both times I have been so happy with my burgers but especially the last time because I added a garlic aioli to it and it was divine. The sweet potato fries are so good as well. My burger has been perfectly made each time too just how I ask for it to be cooked. I can't iterate enough how happy it makes me when I find a place who offers gf options because of my allergy. The service is fast and the ambiance seems good too. I'd like to try going here for brunch because I've heard good things about it as well. Their patio seems perfect for spring/summer time. I'll keep you all updated if I dine in here anytime soon. read more

Gilroy's Kitchen + Pub + Patio - Gf BYO Burger and BAKED Sweet Potato Fries - New American Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

Mixed drinks cheaper than drafts. Drinks were good. After looking at the menu we opted to go.elsewgere as the prices seemed high for the amount of food & area. But it was a nice restaurant. Friendly staff. Took a while to get our drinks though even though they were seemingly not busy at all (2 other small parties) then took an even longer time to get our check. We did not try the food. We didnt use the restrooms either. We might return to try something to eat. read more

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was looking for a GF spot along our drive through Des Moines and Gilroy's did not disappoint! The best spinach dip I've had (we got with tortilla chips, but they do have GF naan chips to). Also ordered caesar salad with chicken and the dressing was amazing. Sweet potatoes on the side w/ garlic aoili. Super nice server too. 10/10! read more

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We were looking for a locally owned place to get a really good hamburger the night we went to Gilroy's and I was excited about choosing all of the toppings they have available. Admittedly it was super busy so that could have contributed but the bun tasted days old and the hamburger was ok and not overly hot. So sad as I wanted to like this place and have great things - hoping to come back and have better food next time! read more

Brunch was delicious. Good service. Pretty pricey but would go back! Our server was Lindsey and she did a great job. read more

What can I say about gilroys that hasn't already been said about God's only son Jesus christ? Every hour on the hour there is a sumo match and the loser must commit hari-kiri, the whole restaurant is then invited to eat the corpse as a complimentary appetizer. The indoor petting zoo can be noisy but what do expect from screaming goats? The wait staff is lovely and can all do back flips on command. The waiter with the name tag "david" is actually named Robert. Best old fashioned in the state and grits just like momma used to make. 10/10 would dine and do the annual 5k again! read more

The food was good and it came out pretty quick which was nice. I think the service was not so good because when asked what we needed when dropping off our food and we asked for water since our server did have not checked in and then we waited for the water and they were talking and had to go find another person to get service. The server was nice but did not pay attention to their tables. I think for the type of food, it is expensive for you get. We also got the steak nachos and that was delicious but was not brought any plates so we can share. Overall service could be better but food was good. read more

We visited on a Friday evening in the middle of December. Part of the restaurant was closed for corporate Christmas parties, but there was still plenty of seating available and we were seated right away. Menu had a wide range of options but was mostly focused on American style fare. There was a large selection of premium whiskeys/bourbon. The whiskey burger and the pepper jam burger were ordered. They were cooked to order and very tasty. The Parmesan fries were fresh and crispy. A very typical atmosphere with a traditional dining area and a bar area with lots of tvs if you wanted to watch any sports. read more

On Sundays, it's family Buffett style for around $25. But let me tell you, it's a TON of food, there's a TON of items to choose from, and you even get one take-home box. ‍ We came in around 1pm on Sunday with football in full swing and were able to be seated at the bar. Our waitress had a full section to serve at the bar plus be the bartender for all the drink orders coming in from other servers, and she never missed a beat. She gave great recommendations on food when we ordered, kept our drinks full until our food arrived, and always had an eye on us in case we needed anything else. The food: delicious. I had the citrus salad. Exactly as it sounds and it was very fresh and light. The crispy bacon was just that, crispy and so good. I'm picky on Mac n cheese, so it was a bit dry, but my son loved it, especially the chicken on top. My husband loved the biscuits and gravy and the pancakes were fluffy. I also noticed the array of whisky on the shelf, so I'm going to have to come back for drinks next time and also try their regular menu. Definitely will be back and hope we get the same server/bartender. Saylor was her name. (Not pictured was the amazing brownies and fried chicken) read more

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Came on Saturday the day before Father's Day. There was an extended menu with additional items including steak and Cajun pasta. The steak was tender and flavorful, but it was Josiah that made brunch amazing. He was very accommodating and fast. He was was able to give recommendations and even move our table from outside to inside. We always get exceptional service when here. Love Gilroys. read more

Gilroy's Kitchen + Pub + Patio - Father's Day steak on brunch - New American Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

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Let's start with the good, the service was good, mimosas were flowing and I like the vibe of the place...but little else. My wife and I did the family style brunch and bottomless mimosas. We had the crispy potatoes, breakfast nachos and crispy chicken mac-n-cheese . The potatoes were the best of the three and the that's not saying much. In all seriousness I've had better breakfast at some upscale hotel buffets. And all of that comes with a hefty price tag. For the money I'd rather go to Home Grown or Eggs and Jam (my personal favorite) read more

We had appetizers and pizza. Both were excellent as well as the mixed drinks. We had driven past this restaurant but this was our first meal there. read more

If you were looking for a dive bar environment, and affordable bottomless drinks this would be a fun place for you. I was looking for a brunch spot and from the menu I thought it would be a good place. I actually enjoy brunch food and the food was low quality, some seemed like frozen food. I thought the service was good, but my husband said every time she left she was muttering insults as she left. It just advertises like it was a quality Bunch place in the food was like a dive bar back kitchen snack shack. read more

Overall, Gilroy's delights with solid food and great service. We started with wings and cheese curds. These are a nice thinly battered curd, tempura style I think. Wonderful! The fried chicken is legit. Nicely breaded and seasoned, juicy chicken. The green beans were large and some were fairly raw. Thick and just not pleasant to eat. The scalloped potatoes were pretty good, but a bit under seasoned. Just missing something. Also enjoyed the jambalaya pasta with shrimp and sausage. Loved the spices, the veg, the whole dish just worked. The kids meal pizza was very well done and I would have been happy with that as my entree! Lots of places really do the bare minimum with kids meals but thrush pizza tasted great. We had a fairly large group, about 8. They did change an 18% tip automatically, which was fine, just be aware they do that for larger parties. They did give good service and handled our group with ease. read more

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This is no regular pub with a patio! This is a gourmet delight in hiding!! The service is delightful. We sat out in the patio which was aerated and comfortable. The pitchers of mules are so worth it!! Recommend the Peach & strawberry mules highly!! We ordered family style to share. The burger is way more than a mouthful and absolutely delicious. On the top of my list of best burgers ever! The pizza was thin crusted and also amazing. Was too full to order dinner but I guarantee I'll be back here again next month when I'm back in Iowa!! read more

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Food is typically above average unfortunately it can also be just so so. Wait staff is very good and attentive, never had a bad experience here. read more

All I can say is if your cold-blooded don't come here. It was cold, I left my coat on the whole time and my feet were freezing. I asked our waitress if she could turn up the heat a bit and she said the owner runs the thermostat from his phone. So unless the owner is on location and feels the chill, it won't get warmer. ‍. My chicken was rubbery and the steak sandwich was so so. We use to enjoy coming here, but won't be back for a while. Our waitress was great though!! read more

Stopped in for dinner was disappointed they wouldn't seat us on the patio. Having said had friendly server while sat in bar area. Pro tip get the Cajun jambalaya and cheese curds read more

Gilroy's Kitchen + Pub + Patio - Cajun jambalaya pasta - New American Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

I go for the fries and get the salad with salmon. Life is good! I must mention Erica, great service at the bar. Fries are hot and crispy, dusted with Parmesan. Salad full of flavor with apple, mango, almonds, blue cheese perfectly cooked salmon. Great overhead music too! Talking heads psycho killer. So fun! read more

Gilroy's Kitchen + Pub + Patio - Honey Citus Salad -mango, apple, almonds, blue cheese and honey lime vinaigrette with Salmon. - New American Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

For the bloody!!! This place was recommended for best bloody and it did not disappoint. the staff was friendly and helpful. We were able to pay on our phones. We also had the spin dip abd nachos. Good standard bar fare. They have great brunch specials !! The kitchen closes 2-230 to switch over but bar is still open read more

Gilroy's Kitchen + Pub + Patio - Bloodys - New American Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

We went for Mother's Day Brunch on Saturday had bottomless mimosas and screwdrivers. Price and service were excellent! Most of the food was excellent and what wasn't was a personal taste difference Atmosphere was a little loud but again personal taste. We will go again! read more

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Parking: They have a fairly decent sized designated lot, so parking is usually pretty easy. Atmosphere: kind of has a sassy, upbeat vibe with a fun ginger theme throughout..ginger being a redhead, might be their unofficial mascot!? Seating: Low tops and booths on the restaurant side and high tops and bar seating on the bar side as well as a large, extended patio partially covered. Service: We sat up at the bar during lunch hour with barely anyone there. Service was slow, but I think they may have been busy stocking and refilling items since it was a slower time. Food: Both items were very flavorful, cooked throughly, hot, and tasty. Chicken was crispy and the parm fries were *chef's kiss*. read more

Gilroy's Kitchen + Pub + Patio - Wham Bam Bacon Jam Burger - New American Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

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Food was fresh and very good. The fish & chips had the perfect blend of breading and meat. The server was very kind and helpful. Will likely come back. read more

We had a Groupon so stopped on a rainy day for a 3:30 pm meal. Was it lunch? No lunch specials. Was it dinner? Burger special didn't start until 5 pm. Was it happy hour? Waitress didn't tell us but we overheard another waitress tell her table that there were 1/2 price appetizers. Waitress was pleasant and attentive. Our sodas came quickly and were kept filled. Hubby ordered jambalaya pasta and I had a sausage pepperoni pizza. Food was quickly served. My pizza was tasty and I had leftovers to take home. Hubby's pasta had quite a kick to it. Surprisingly there wasn't any bread with it, which could have tempered the spice. There was enough chicken, shrimp, and sausage for every bite! He liked it, but needed a slice of pizza to cool his mouth. A good choice for a dinner but expensive for this time of day- -$3 sodas. read more

Gilroy's Kitchen + Pub + Patio - Pepperoni and sausage pizza - New American Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

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The food was pretty good, but pricey. The service was good, and the ambiance was nice. The food could have been more impressive for the price, but overall not bad. Thanks for everything. read more

excellent food. the burger was really delicious! The waiter, Erik, was also top notch, attentive, but not overly so. Did his job great! my wife and I would definitely eat at Gilroys again. read more

My best friend and I went to Gilroy's last Sunday for all you can eat brunch & drinks. Their Bloody Mary was delicious and spicy. Did not come with bacon, but you can have it added or add it yourself when you order bacon off the brunch menu. My friend had a mimosa and she loved it. The brunch is worth it, if you have a bigger appetite. They allow you to order four items at a time & that was plenty between my friend & I. They did allow us to take our leftovers and brownies to go home in a box. Overall, the brunch, drinks, environment & staff were great. We shall be back! read more

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Gilroys does exactly what it says it does with excellence. The buffet brunch is now converted to family style service, with no limits! Fried chicken, loaded eggs or loaded potatoes, biscuits and gravy, etc. Beer on tap is fresh and the mixed drinks are well crafted. We had the Bloody Mary, while many diners went with the bottomless mimosas. The brunch will not disappoint! read more

Gilroy's Kitchen + Pub + Patio - New American Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

Great food and service! I had the tenderloin and my husband had the bacon blue burger. They were big delicious. Also, you must try the curds. They are so amazing. read more

Service 3/10; Food 4/10; Ambiance typical bar and grill. First time customers and will not be back. Too many other options.

This was my 2nd time to this restaurant. The service was bad on my first visit but not bad enough to not give it a second chance. But after this visit, I won't be back. The service is just too awful! You wait forever for every step in the process. What should have been a quick happy hour (they weren't even busy!) turned into a 2.5 hr event because we couldn't get service. I even had to get up and pour my own water (and my friends) from the gun behind the bar. Food is ok at best, no value and no service. Do better! read more

There is not a ton of vegan stuff on this menu but if you get the right server she will assist you to bliss! I got a fantastic Vegan pizza the other night.. Yep they don't skimp on the toppings here and it packs a punch! If you go on a Sunday they have 7 dollar pizza and they are fantastic.. Also when ordering the fries make sure if you want them vegan to let them know! The fries are really good without that cheese who needs it! (im sure its good too!) I dig the bar here and the dining room. Always sports on the tube and the staff is always really nice! Nice big parking lot and conveniently located just of 235! This is a good spot! That keeps getting better and better! read more

Food and service is consistently great! Nice atmosphere. Staff is always personable and polite. Carry out has always been quick as well. read more

Love this brunch....unlimited mimosas to go with brunch is a great add !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

We were here on the evening of 1/5/24. I can't give a review on the food or service because we were never even acknowledged once we were seated. We saw at least 3 different waitresses walk right past us. 15 minutes went by without "I'll be right with you", a glass of water, or even someone asking IF we had been waited on. We wont be back. First impressions... read more

Fantastic brunch! So much food served family style. Bottomless mimosas was the icing on the cake.