The Hall has new owners. It has been a terrible decline in service and food. We have been playing…read moretrivia here for a couple of years. Tonight we ordered tots and a margarita pizza. The tots were 1/5th the size of the old orders. They charged us $3 to put cheese on the Margarita Pizza. (To be clear, mozzarella IS indeed one of the 4 parts of that pizza, Crust, sauce, cheese, basil.) Our order for two items came to $ 30+. This would be ok if the portions were huge or the quality amazing. Neither quality was present. We will not be back!!!

Been here several times for a fun time with friends. Went for a few basketball games and a couple…read moretrivia nights. It's a beer hall so if you're aware what a German Beer Hall/Garden is like it has those vibes with huge TVs. The ordering system is phenomenal. I love being able to scan a QR code at the table and order from my phone. Being a millennial the less human interaction I have to make the better. They'll just get your drinks right to your table but for the food, you would have to pick it up at the pick up counter. I really wish more establishments would adopt this process. The only reason why I'm knocking down stars is basically the food... I haven't been impressed with anything I have ordered and my friends also said the same thing. Everything just seems bland and require extra condiments or sauce. They offer good menu items but I just wish there was more care in implementing them. Most recent, I had a tenderloin that I was excited about and as traditional as we see in Iowa the tenderloin was massive but I had to just smother the entire thing with mustard to have any taste. I would probably just stick to appetizers when going there. Fries are usually a safe order and my friend thought the wings were okay.

I attended my Nephew's wedding here last Saturday. The Decades building used to be Dahl's grocery…read morestore, and I personally found that this place was hard to find, even with directions. The most likely reason is that the Antique Mall (that shares a common wall with Decades) otherwise known as the Picker Knows has clearer signage. Besides wishing Nathan and Brooke well, my other important task was driving my 95 year-old Dad (aka, the Family Patriarch) here, as he had a key part in the ceremony. Oh yes, my brother Tom and his daughter Charlotte were in town from Taiwan. They were in the car as well. Decades is basically one large room, that included the bar, lots of table seating, an area for the band, and of course, a place for the ceremony. Our family was in the minority, as the Bride's Italian clan in attendance was huge. And they were certainly enjoying themselves. I don't think our side fit in more than 2 tables, of which we were content to enjoy our "Dinner and a Show". And I did get to chat with all of my Nephews and Nieces in the process. I've attended fancier wedding venues, but when you consider the bar, seating, quite good buffet food, professional staff, guests enjoying themselves, the ceremony and of course the glowing Bride and Groom (and their Parents), our evening had great synergy and enjoyment. The overall noise level had its moments, but it was a wedding celebration after all. It would have been fun to stay longer, but when my Dad started looking at his watch, it was time to take him home. And I should be as active when I reach his age. My only wish is that he lives long enough to enjoy at least one great grandchild. Hint - Hint Nathan!

This review is for a large wedding party. We flew in for our family member's wedding. The space is…read morelarge with a large bar on one side. The staff at the bar aren't the most professional but they are friendly. There was a rent-a-cop hanging out to make sure that there were no underage drinkers. The entrance was great for greeting guests, signing in and dropping gifts and cards. The dance floor is great. Very large in the center of the room. The decor is fairly rustic, but nice enough for a traditional wedding reception. This is not the place for clean modern and showy. I think the adjoining business is a flee market or antique shop. If that is okay it's you then this is a solid choice for event space. The reception was about 200 people with room to spare. They had a private bride room. I didn't tnotice many other amenities. Definitely a space worth a look if you're looking. Just remember that many things aren't noticed when the lights are low.

We move it here. We go on average a minimum of 4 times a week. The employees are awesome, they…read moreknow the dogs even better than the owners a lot of the time. Everything that is needed to come here is pretty clear on their website. Food taste great as well. When my dog had an issue by running to hard, they were there to help right away. Not only did they help but they called the next day to check on him and also got him a get well basket along with a signed card. Honestly can't think of a single bad thing to say about this place.

This place was great. My dog can run around and there is service waiting around if something…read morehappens. Didn't try the food but drinks were good.

What a gem! I brought my 10-year-old grandson here for a staycation and we had the best experience!…read moreSparkling clean and beautifully decorated, comfortable beds with cozy linens, an exceptionally friendly and welcoming staff, and little touches like a beer and wine reception, Wii gaming system, and nice pool with thick towels really elevated the experience. We got one of the simplest rooms and it was stocked with real silverware, porcelain dishes, a toaster, microwave, refrigerator, and sink, and a Keurig coffee maker. Honestly, I couldn't remember how much I had booked the room for and was pleasantly surprised by the folio. This experience was similar to staying at a luxury brand, but at a more affordable price! The hotel is nice, but it's the staff that really sets this place apart. Hats off to the management and everyone who works here for making this place so special for guests. I was already on the Element website looking for properties in other places we are visiting in 2026! Meanwhile, my grandson and I are planning our next staycation at our newfound favorite local spot.

Element West Des Moines had some good points. Their breakfast buffet has a healthy Greek yogurt bar…read morewhich was a hit with our family. Also the room layout with the kitchenette and living area was very nice and very spacious. There's tons of places to spread out. I would say the hotel is good for families except there's also a rooftop bar next door that has a DJ till 2 am blaring music. Our little ones had really choppy sleep which made the mornings a little miserable.

Wow, fancy pants new events space just south of downtown! I…read morewas invited to the DSM MAGAZINE cover unveiling party, so I thought I would check it out! Little did I know there was going to be free food and drinks in a new fancy pants events space.. The River Center is set up perfect for an event like this! Lots of space upstairs and down stairs, and also fun outdoor space! The River Center had bar set up in all three locations as well, up/down, and outside! The staff was super nice and were super accommodating! I got to check out the upstairs bathroom cause naturally I brought my son ( bad idea?) and he had to go! Bathrooms were super nice, the food looks fab (again my son ate like 5 fancy cookies) and the space and sound system worked really well! If you were going to have a huge wedding, prom, or a big corporate event, this would be a great spot to do it.. It's fancy without being, to fancy. It got lots of parking around it, and it's close to other fun restaurants and bars, and the baseball stadium if you need to venture out and eat more food since you didn't get to eat 5 cookies like your kid.

One Great Location for any Gala Occasion, the Event Staff and Culinary Team can make your ideas of…read morethe perfect Swarah Happen. Chef Diego will make Magic happen with an appetizer spead, buffet style meal, or a full plated table service. Check out the Catering Guide online, Call the Event Directors, and get your Event Scheduled. This is an extremely unique Event Space that can handle small business Groups during the day and large Cascading Parties day or night...Dream it, Book it, then Enjoy it...

I visited the establishment on a night it was hosting a benefit for a local nonprofit. The space…read moreitself has tiered levels with a large flat portion at the bottom. Bathrooms were clean. Nothing was overly new or noteworthy, but it would make a adequate space to host an event.

From the owner: Events Center West is a 350 seat venue for weddings, receptions, corporate events and holiday…read moreparties. Feel free to work with any caterer you choose, we also have a list of local vendors who have worked with us in the past.

I attended the Jasper Winery wine and Cider fest because I had a number of friends that were going…read moreto be there. I had a great time but I am giving this a 3 star sole because the value for my money was not there. With the Event Brite fees it was $55. Sure, we could have unlimited samples of wine and cider over the course of three hours, but all those samples wear to entice people to make additional purchases. Music, tours, cheese samples and tasting glass were included in the price. Anyway, I had a lovely time with friends I just can't get past spending so much to attend.

Summer Concert Series is a must if you're in the Des Moines area!! Pricing for wine, beer, and…read moreciders are similar to most other places but the atmosphere is pretty special! Once you're nestled behind their grape vines you forget that you're so close to downtown Des Moines. As for the concert, it was AMAZING! So much fun, so much space for people to spread out and enjoy the music, drinks, and food! You can also bring your own food if you'd like but the food options they have amongst the food trucks and vendors was really well balanced. Jasper staff was friendly and they had a nice selection of wines. Well done Jasper Winery! We'll be back for sure!

We rented the Moose cabin for a 2-night get-away. It was one of the most memorable moments I've had…read moreso far. The place was perfect, clean and accommodating. We brought our own kitchen utensils but found out when we got there that there were already some in there. It had plates, cups, knives, dish rack, cutting board, etc. The refrigerator was huge, was only expecting an alright size. I guess we didn't read the details on the website, not sure if these were listed there. But this cabin was too homey, I loved every moment we were there! We had a fire pit behind the cabin, but there was also a common fire pit by the playground and gazebo. Anyway, this will probably be a yearly tradition for my family to do so we can all get together. The Moose cabin had two bedrooms, one by the main entrance door (it had 2 twin beds) and the other one upstairs which was the master's bedroom. There was also a bunk bed upstairs, so it can sleep at least 6 people unless you bring your own sleeping bags for more people. The dining table can accommodate 5-6 people. There's 1 bathroom, no bathtub just a stand-up shower, toilet and sink.

From the owner: Vacation Log Cabin Rentals on Rathbun Lake: Foxtail Cabins, the premiere Rathbun Lake cabin rentals…read morein Iowa, offer 1, 2 and 3 bedroom cabins, with pet-friendly options. These Iowa cabin rentals are located on the north side of Rathbun Lake and come fully furnished for the optimal relaxing vacation. Located in South Central Iowa near Honey Creek Destination Water Park & Golf Resort. Cabins are new, fully furnished, Amish-built Southern Iowa cabins in a beautiful wildlife setting. Cabin amenities include 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms, some with bunk beds and sofa sleepers in the living room and/or loft, furnished with Amish built furniture, full kitchen with refrigerator and range (all dishes and cookware included), dining area with table and chairs, bathroom with shower (all linens and towels included), and large front porch with rockers on larger units.