Catering DSM did a fabulous job catering our wedding at the Temple for Performing Arts! Sarah is…read moreextremely professional, easy to communicate with, and has been such an amazing vendor to work with while planning a wedding during a pandemic. She really made this whole experience so much easier and was extremely flexible with our constantly changing plans. What made us appreciate Catering DSM so much more was how considerate they were of us having to transition from a 200+ people wedding to less than 30, waiving any previously established food and drink minimums. We are well aware that there are plenty of venues out there who have not been so flexible, so we are truly grateful for this. The food was amazing, and we loved how customizable everything was. What we really appreciated was how Sarah really listened to what we liked and made adjustments to the menu to fit our personal taste, from adding truffle oil to the mac and cheese croquettes to adding lobster tail to our entrée with less than a week's notice. We also had a Hot Toddy Bar which was super fun and unique as well! The entire process was so easy, and we felt extremely taken care-of along the way. Thank you Catering DSM for a delicious evening!

LOVE Catering DSM! Whether it's for work or personal, they never let me down, I don't even consider…read moreanother catering company anymore. Their food is like no other and they are so willing to accommodate for you. Alex and his team do a fab job and are top notch professionals. If you're looking for great food at fair prices and flawless service, choose Catering DSM!!!!!

Chef Trent and his wife did an amazing job making this a wonderful event! They brought literally…read moreeverything with them, handled all cooking and service, and then cleaned everything up before they left. Customized the menu to exactly what we wanted and the food was amazing! They made it a lot of fun, definitely recommend hiring them for your next dinner party!

My daughter's wedding was last week and involved planning for a large wedding (300). We started…read moremeeting with Anthony and his floral designer Saley 10 months in advance. He is always acessible, follows up on all requests, and is professional every step of the way! The bride changed plans with some of the arrangements and Anthony did not blink an eye and supported her decisions with outside vendors. In addition it RAINED during the entire day and we all were "mentally prepared" but Anthony saved the day in many ways. He shopped and purchased a clear umbrella for the bride and groom's first look which was essential throughout the rest of the day. Everything at Sticks was ready and twinkling when we arrived after the ceremony. Saley's flower arrangements were exquisite. I could go on and on but would not hesitate to hire Anthony and Saley for your wedding. Sue VanEssen

Incredible establishment with so many amenities!…read more My family has loved Great Escape for bowling parties, social outings and just fun for the kids in the arcade. Recently we enrolled in the learn to bowl class with Darla, who is an amazing teacher. Where else in the Central Iowa can you get professional help from a hall of fame bowler. The food is hands down the best I have had in a very long time. It was a perfect array of foods. From delicious wings, to incredible pizza, to the gourmet burgers. There is something for everyone on Great Escapes food menu. My personal favorite is the jalapeño popper burger. WOW! 5 stars is not enough for a diamond in the rough!! You can truly tell the owners take pride in their establishment. Always re-investing in their business. Run! Don't walk, to the best family entertainment center in Iowa!!

A Remarkable Birthday Experience - Truly Unforgettable!…read more We celebrated our twins' 6th birthday party at this bowling alley back in October 2024, and even months later, the experience still stands out as one of the most memorable events we've had as a family. Life got in the way of writing this sooner, but the level of care and professionalism we received from the staff deserves to be recognized, no matter how much time has passed. From the moment we started planning, the staff was beyond accommodating and attentive. Communication was seamless leading up to the big day, and they made every effort to ensure things ran smoothly from start to finish. On the day of the party, they assigned our group a dedicated support person who went above and beyond--keeping drinks filled, food warm, and everyone smiling. It felt like every detail, big or small, mattered to them. What really touched us most was the way they made our twins and their friends feel special, especially in the arcade area. Their kindness, patience, and energy created an unforgettable atmosphere for the kids, and left a lasting impression on every adult in the room. It's rare these days to find a team that takes pride in genuine customer service the way this crew did. They didn't just host a party--they created an experience, and it's why we will continue to celebrate our family birthdays here. Customer service is free, but this team gave it with heart, effort, and professionalism that went above and beyond expectations. Thank you for making our twins' birthday so special--we can't wait to come back!

After detailed calls and even meeting Louis, going over everything, I tried to explain that three…read morehours due to my dog and other things would work best. I even offered to clean to save time. He refused to show. I then got a call from Amanda who went over some of the problems of the timing and I told her that I would do the shopping, change the day, do whatever it took to make this work. I told her I would work with Louis and make it work with him, but ideally I wanted a morning shift, not the afternoon shift. She agreed to put me on the waiting list. Today, I got an absolutely rude call from a guy who said it wasn't going to work out, then lied about what how the conversations went. I tried to explain all the things I tried to offer; two meals, snacks, simple food; cleaning up after Louis (which he is supposed to do) and he kept cutting me off and told me it wasn't a good fit. Unbelievable. They didn't even try to make this work, simply serving two people a couple of meals a week. Rude, unprofessional, almost downright mean.

Mason Altheide was phenomenal. He created a menu and served my guests delicious food. it was an…read moreamazing experience!

We have been back to Fiesta two times since the last fiasco there. These last two visits were…read moreextremely good. Fast service and excellent food. We all ordered the same margarita drink and they weren't made the same. I don't understand. Two of the five were very strong and one was very weak and it wasn't a matter of stirring them. The place was packed and noisy but that happens with kids and a full house. We will be back.

You couldn't ask for a better Tex/Mex restaurant in a small town, or a city for that matter. Burris…read morewas excellent, ingredients fresh, service great, and ambiance on point. It was so busy and we were seated rather quickly and had our orders in a reasonable amount of time. Glad I am writing this review, it is reminding me that I need to go back.

I was here for a conference this past weekend and the facilities were all very well maintained and…read morefull stocked throughout the weekend. The building itself was very new and beautifully decorated. I didn't get a chance to explore the rest of the building/casino/racetrack but I will definitely be back soon for pleasure and not business!

Spent a few days out in Iowa and 90% of it was spent at Prairie Meadows (the other 10% at the…read moreairport or traveling to and from). Was able to stay a few nights, walk around the entire conference area, ate at the cafe, passed through the casino area, and back to the horse track area for a private party throughout my stay here. CONFERENCE MEETING ROOMS - Spacious and clean, but a little dated compared to the modern lobby area, however it added it's own charm in a certain way. Really liked how open the hallways and rooms were and the multiple entrances and exits. CAFE - Checked in late and was fortunate enough to grab a bite here before it closed for the evening. Ordered a Cajun Chicken Alfredo Pasta with a side of Chicken Noodle Soup and it was big enough to last me two days! Maybe this is me coming from CA, but damn food is cheap in Iowa!! A little on the salty side here but not bad at all! Would definitely order again. CASINO AREA - I am not much of a gambler by any means, but on my short walk passing through to get to the horse tracks, it smelled just like any Vegas Casino (smoke) and sounded just as animated with the slots lighting up on every pull. I would definitely have spent some time here if I had some gambling blood in me. HORSE TRACKS - Ever since I heard about the Del Mar Fairgrounds shooting an injured racehorse right on the tracks on opening day, I haven't been able to look at the sport the same way. In any case, this venue did offer a nice outdoor tented area and trailer directly in front of the tracks, complete with a bar and hor dourves for private parties. My colleague and I both agreed that this was a nice little getaway spot and on the way out, caught a few races and was amused with the clever names the announcer was riffling off. The ENTIRE facility was FREEZING the whole time I was there. We all joked around how we could save the venue thousands of dollars by just turning it up a couple notches. I think my thermostat read 60 when I got to my room. BRRRR!!!!!! One final thing.... the reason why I can't give the 5 stars, was because for whatever reason, those in my group who checked in before and after me all ended up with suites (amongst a group of ~90), while I just ended up with a standard room. RUDE. The room I ended up having was still spacious and the bed was absolutely comfortable, but it was annoying hearing everyone at the event comment on how all the rooms there were suites. NO. NO THEY ARE NOT.....

Great staff (Karen). Really tried to help Nice selection…read moretoo, i'm sure if you're out in West Des Moines It's a good place to go for liquors. It has the typical ambiance of a liquor store. My only concern was the parking lot was iced over and no one was taking responsibility to get the sand out. I joked that I'd spend a ten bucks to get a two seen from ace hardware for the owner...

Ordered delivery and $10 wine was substituted for $20 wine with no explanation or refund. Can't…read morecount on getting your actual order here.