burger and beer night is easily one of the best deals in the city. I've tried all of the burgers,…read moreand they've all been great. Tonight I went with the tenderloin, and it was awesome. The Sriracha seasoning on the outside gives it a nice little kick without being overwhelming. The fries and tots are pretty average, but overall, we always have a great experience here. It remains one of our top local spots, and we'll definitely keep coming back!

I went there hungry for some unhealthy food and thirsty for some Iowa beer. AG did its thang!…read more Loved the Poutine. Loved the PB&J Burger. Liked the beer. Liked our bartender/server and her friendliness . Loved the divey-but-not-too-divey atmosphere. Shout out to their kitchen being open on the later side during the week. It was very hard to find a good meal in this area at 10:00pm on a Monday, but AG came up clutch.

Dave C. Appreciate the conversation and scotch…read morerecommendations, we'll be back The fish and chips are incredible

I stopped by here early on a Saturday afternoon for a late lunch/early dinner. There was a decent…read morecrowd, but plenty of seating. I found myself a spot across from a tv so that I could watch some Olympic hockey. Very attentive but not intrusive staff. When I finished one drink or my food, my glass/plate were swiftly whisked away. The tiny Guinness shot was adorable, and honestly worth the money for the selfie opportunity alone. I also had their lamb burger with fries, which was quite good as well. They had plenty of pub favorites on the menu, but if I stopped by again, I would probably still get the lamb. It's such an underrated option.

I think I found me pot o gold! Yes my name is Patrick so if…read moreyou couldn't tell by the name my Irish roots go all the way back to the Island. I wouldn't call me St. Patrick by any means because as legend says he feared nothing not even death! .. I will say I won't be scared to come back to Kathy's. The bartender was super welcoming, and chatty, He even shook my hand at the end of my visit. He was very attentive to all 10 of us in the bar, all from different walks of life! I was super excited that a guy brought in and set up his daughters girl scout cookies to sell to patrons and yes next thing you know everyone in the bar is sharing a variety of Girl Scout Cookies! Law and Order SVU was on the Tv, William Shatner's Christmas album was on the touch tunes and I enjoyed a lazy Sunday afternoon with a cool crew of folks. The place is cool and has framed photos of famous people with Irish roots.. We ain't just talking Conan, Bono, and Van Morrison we are talking Hitchcock and Detective Benson from Law and Order SVU's mom Jayne Mansfield.. Who I happened to just look up on Wiki to make sure on the spelling of her name and I discovered that Jimi Hendrix played on her music she put out in the 60's... WOW all I can say.. I feel pretty LUCKY to know that and pretty LUCKY to have gone to Kathy's.

We have been visiting our daughter in Des Moines for several years while she attends college there…read more We drive past here several times each trip and have always wanted to stop. Our last trip we had time so we stopped in. I love the decor and the vibe inside. However, I don't know if our bartender was on a bender or what but we struggled to get service. People who came in after us struggled to get service. The customers at the bar or more attentive than the bartender was. With that being said we give this place another chance and plan to come back on our next visit. I must note that we were just there for drinks. I don't know about the food situation.

I love the Dam Pub. This is an 80's themed restaurant/pub that has amazing food. They have some…read morevery unique dishes here that are a must try. I ordered the Monte Cristo which is a deep fried ham and Swiss sandwich that comes with a spicy strawberry jam. Omg, this was amazing and was like eating a fresh fried donut sandwich! Be cautioned though, the strawberry jam is no joke. It was very spicy but good. My wife ordered the grilled chicken with a honey and goat cheese topping that she thought was incredible as well. Her side was a spicy cream corn that is much like a Mexican street corn and was excellent. I had the Italian pasta salad and it was just as good. Other members of our party tried the French dip and an asiago cheese chicken sandwich. They raved about their sandwiches as well. Lastly, our server was a young blonde girl that kept the drinks flowing and provided amazing service. We were here on a Thursday for dinner and they had $2 cans of beer of some of the 80's greats like Hamms, Little Kings and even Montucky. If you are ever in the Des Moines Iowa area, definitely stop here to eat!

Restaurants and bars are also about expectations, what type of restaurant/bar are you going to? And…read moreeveryone is under staffed, so I always appreciate the service staff who are working. It's an interesting place in Beaverdale. Location has been so many different restaurants from barbecue to bistro. They may have found the right mix with the Dam Pub. Parking is ok but could be a problem, I'm not a late night bar, guy. Anymore, but I like this place to go and have a beer and something from the bar menu before I go home It's definitely a young person's place, but they do have a family friendly dining area and provisions for families (high chairs and kids' menus) They have some cool outdoor options including multiple patios and a seasonal rooftop bar.The service was fast and efficient. It's also about being realistic about the food. Every day they have a hot half price thing on the bar menu. I've had pizza at half price and wings at half price price and a burger but not half price It's an interesting place, a little worth a visit.

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.

Cubs themed, what more can I ask for? Cold beer, good service, warm popcorn and baseball on tv. I…read moreliked it and will be back. Comfortable chairs and a great vibe.

Gross Bar. Disgusting bathrooms. Horrible staff. Not sure what people would like about this place…read more Much better establishments in the area.

Visited Grumpy Goat Tavern this week after a state basketball game. While it is on the other side…read moreof downtown from the arena, it was remarkably not busy. We came in with a group of seven at dinnertime and were the only party in the restaurant. There was also only one gal working the tables and behind the bar, thank goodness they didn't get busy! We were the only table she had to attend to but I want to note that she was attentive and still did a great job. We ordered apps and a few others at the table ordered burgers. The burgers were huge and loaded with toppings, but I can't speak to the taste. For apps, we got the fried mozzarella, almond crusted chicken tenders, and nachos. The fried mozzarella came in ball form - not really sure what (maybe the type of mozz cheese?) but they were exceptionally good! The almond crusted chicken tenders were also delicious! I recommend dipping in the honey mustard that comes with, even though honey must isn't usually my go-to. For the nachos, you have the option of chicken, sausage, or both - we did both. They also come with jalapeños which gives them a bite, I'd recommend holding the jalaps if that is not your jam. Parking for this location of Grumpy Goat is meter parking so bring your coins or card, these meters take credit/debit cards (handy!).

Very overpriced . I got the waffle fries chicken nachos (which is an appetizer) and it was was like…read moretwo pounds of fries and no chicken at all . My boyfriend did get the grumpy goat popper bugger , he really liked it . I tasted it and it was really good . They gave lots of fries , will never have to worry about the skimping you on that for sure . Over all just okay .

Love the prime rib dip.... so many more choices to make, but that is my favorite. I love the…read moreatmosphere and I love to see them cook my food in the general area. You always get a hello, when you walk in the door! PS... Jason is a great bartender and really makes sure the atmosphere is good!... shout out to the waitresses also. LuAnn

Stopped in at 1 o'clock on a Tuesday for lunch. The place was very full. It's a bar with lots of…read morehigh top seating and has a great vibe. The waitresses did a great job of taking care of us and quickly brought our drinks. I love having Coke zero from the fountain! Sister had the brisket sandwich and said it was tasty, but that the sauce was a little too sweet. Next time she would order it on the side. I had a ham, turkey and bacon sandwich with the cheese sauce on the side. We both had chips which we hoped were homemade, but they were just a bag. It was more than enough for lunch.

Stopped in here on a whim one late afternoon. We weren't sure what to expect given the outward…read moreappearance but we were surprisingly welcomed. The staff informed us that they wouldn't be cooking until later but the owner must've overheard and saw that we weren't from here and told them to cook us whatever we wanted. It was perfect, Chicago dogs and some cold soda, quick and super cost effective! Would go out of our way to go back! Wish they had IPAs though ;-)

4.0* (out of 5) Food: 4* Atmosphere: 3* Value: 5*…read more Service: 4* 08/06/2023 This place's Italian Beef was highly recommended by a reviewer on another site and finally got the chance to try it today. This is definitely a neighborhood bar - as several other patrons / regulars asked us how we liked our drinks and dinners. Granted, the area looks a little on the rough side as you pull up but the service and food were both great - all handled by one lady behind the bar. On the recommendation of another patron, we started out with Bloody Marys with pickle vodka and I highly recommend them - not too salty or thick. For our meals, my wife ordered the Italian Beef (see picture) and I went with the Chicago Dog (see picture). As always, we each shared tastes and found both dishes to be very good. Our neighbors ordered the Italian Beef with Cheese (see picture) and Chili Dog (see picture) - and both of them thought they tasted great, commenting especially about how good the chili was. If you found this review helpful, please show your appreciation with a Like or a Follow. Photos copyright: happyhourdesmoines.com & thefoodanddrinkguy.com