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    Portermill

    3.1 (117 reviews)
    ModerateBars, American
    Open 5:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    PORTERMILL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Touristy
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Jared F.

    I honestly wasn't expecting a breakfast sandwich this good for an airport restaurant, however, Portermill changed my mind. I definitely recommend stopping here for a bite if you're at DSM looking for something to eat. Staff were all friendly and the restaurant itself was pretty spacious if you have luggage.

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    John H.

    Solid experience this time, but not quite as good as our last review. Very good service and the food was fine, but nothing remarkable. I got a Rachel-Turkey Reuben. It was gooey and very good. The fries were a bit limp and just OK. My wife got the chicken sandwich, which was a nice plump piece of chicken. She got the Broccoli mix for her side, which was good, but it did have a mystery piece of steak mixed in...that's a new one. For airport food-better than average and fairly priced.

    Kristyn M.

    DesMoines Airport is not that big. You don't get much for options for food. This is a nice spot to sit down and enjoy food or watch TV at the bar if you are waiting for your flight. We were needing some substance before getting on a flight. The restaurant wasn't a super busy this early in the day. The waiter was quick to our table and help us. We started with a 2 top and turned into a 4 top. He was completely adaptable to the situation. You can get cocktails an app or a meal. Hubby wanted to try the Tenderloin and fries. When the other half of our party made it through security they got the chips and guacamole. The chips were rather salty but the guac was good. I stole a bite of the tenderloin and thought it was also rather good. Really if you have the time and need something substantial, you dont have to pass it up. Its pricing is reasonable for airport and location.

    FROOT SMASH (PEACH IPA) - this beer is brewed in Oskaloosa, IA
    Kelly K.

    Great pit-stop for that "downtime" between flights! HUGE selection of local beers, including special seasonal varieties. One of the few airport bars/restaurants that offers a menu with breakfast, lunch and dinner, in addition to an extensive drinks menu. Prices are consistent with typical airport mark-ups; well worth it though, when there's amazing service and a great food!

    Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes with steamed veggies
    John S.

    Service wasn't great. It was about 10 min before someone came to take my order. At the airport, that's a really long time. The meatloaf and mashed potatoes looked and tasted great. Really enjoyed it. The steamed broccoli, however, had a fishy taste. Not sure if it was overcooked or what, but I couldn't eat it.

    Melanie S.

    The bartenders here are super friendly!! Their upbeat energy and positive attitude for an airport bar where a lot of people have been delayed made my day. They recommended the pollo - chicken sandwich w fries and it was really good especially with the fresh relish. The back wall of the bar is all windows so its nice and bright during the day and you can watch the planes.

    Sunday Supper Burger
    Melody T.

    It's an airport restaurant so how much can one expect? Big and loud was expected. The server was rude. She was busy and they were short staffed but I can't let that be a justification. The burger was interesting. The Bloody Mary was good. I guess I'll be back since it's the only choice I've got. The salad bar might be better. Dang she was rude. She must hate her job.

    Flight before the flight!  All local beers...
    Mark O.

    With Jimmy's closing at DIA, this is now my favorite airport restaurant experience. Granted this is on the airport scale, so temper your expectations appropriately. With that said, they have beer flights! And tons of delicious craft options on tap. On my most recent visit, I had two faves from my previous visit and two new ones. I highly recommend the Ice Scream. The flavors hit your mouth at different points and it's one of my favorite dark beers. I had the Iowan as my entree last time. The mustard sauce is delicious--I wish there was more. The tenderloin itself is lightly breaded--similar to a pork chop. Fries are run-of-the-mill, no pun intended. One area for improvement: The menus don't seem to be updated in a timely manner. On both visits, I've been told that a certain beer is no longer carried. This should be a 30-second fix with an all-digital menu.

    Excellent martini with blue cheese stuffed olives!
    Chad M.

    Great spot at the airport to drink and dine before your flight. Fast service and not very crowded

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    Table 128 - Lynn's burger-
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    Table 128

    4.3(293 reviews)
    3.5 mi
    $$

    My how I have missed my favorite restaurant in the Midwest! This was my first time at their new…read morelocation and it did not disappoint. Chef Lynn greeted me when I walked in and took time to chat with me. Everyone and everything here is fabulous and I will be back as often as possible. The food, service and ambiance are fabulous!

    Train wreck-in every way. We flew into Des Moines from AZ and a friend suggested this restaurant…read more We arrived at 8pm for our 8:15pm reservation. There were two other tables in the whole restaurant so needless to say it was quiet. Our server was sweet but obviously not trained on efficient and fast service but was probably encouraged to run like a bunny when things go sideways. We ordered two glasses of wine and an old fashioned. Figured I just got off of a plane so why not get the evening going with some bourbon and have a Plan B with the glass of wine when I am ready. Two glasses of wine were delivered but no old fashioned. Who does this? Anyhow, old fashioned came out next. We ordered a cup of soup and a small salad to start with and then ordered a burger, medium, with fries and the pasta bolognese. The soup and salad came out but there was a long stretch of time before entrees came out. When they finally arrived the burger was very rare inside so my wife let the server know and she apologized and scurried off. I tried to wait but it was getting cold so I slowly nibbled. After 20 minutes, I flagged down our server and asked if the burger was coming out and she said "oh, do you want another one"? It was now 9pm and they were closing but we were not leaving until we enjoyed a medium burger. When the new burger came out, she said the "owner made it himself. We cut it in half to check the temperature it was still pink. How can an owner of a restaurant not know how to make a medium-medium well burger? And why didn't he walk out and deliver it himself and apologize? Not a word! My dish was finished and plate was gone while my wife finally had her burger. We had planned to eat together that was not going to happen tonite. She ate half and we took the rest of it to go. With wine, an old fashioned and the worst dinner experience, we spent $174 with tip. Huge mistake. Here is my tip: train your servers on how to take care of customers. To the cooks, invest in a thermometer if you can't tell when a burger is medium. To the owner, step out and make sure your customers are happy and enjoying your food.

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    Table 128 - The dining room at Table 128, downtown Des Moines. Perfect for Business Lunches, Happy Hour, Date Nights, or Celebrations.

    The dining room at Table 128, downtown Des Moines. Perfect for Business Lunches, Happy Hour, Date Nights, or Celebrations.

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    Bacon cheeseburger- grilled beef, provolone, applewood-smoked bacon, chipotle aioli, brioche bun, choice of side

    Table 128 - Chicken salad tartine | 
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    Bix - Cheese on chicken nachos

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    4.6(83 reviews)
    4.0 mi

    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.

    We choose Bix & Co. before a show at the Val Air…read more We started with the Cheese Curds. Cubed Wisconsin white cheddar cheese in a light and crispy beer batter with Bix's pizza sauce. Wow, amazing flavor that just smacks your taste buds awake. What a fantastic start. The Burger & Tots were good which we split. The burger is chuck, brisket, and short rib ground to perfection on a South Union Bakery Bun. The tots were nice and crispy. The pizza was fantastic! We choose Tony's combo no olives or shrooms, add onion with the Cup & Char Pepperoni and Graziano Sausage. Cracker this crust and the Bix's pizza sauce. What a fantastic pizza, so delicious and perfect. The service was great and we will be back.

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    Interior seating and TVs.

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    Angry Goldfish Pub And Eatery

    4.5(247 reviews)
    2.6 mi
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    The food was amazing, and enough for several meals. I had the bowl, I know the name is longer than…read morethat, but it was so good. My daughter had the pot roast, and it was so perfectly cooked. The waitress was very sweet and attentive. The atmosphere is laid back and full of great little eye catching details. My daughter mentioned that if she ever moves to Iowa it would be for the pot roast!

    Friday Night At the Angry Gold Fish…read more This is usually a solid place to get a burger, but came up short. We arrived around 7:30 and it was busy. I asked for the corner table which was large and there were two of us. I chose it because it was quiet and it was so loud. The waitress seamed super annoyed. I am deaf in one ear and this was the best place so I could hear and actually enjoy the place. I didn't feel her attitude was justified. If she would have kept pushing the point it was going to get pushed to the manager as I have several disabilities and I don't use them, but I do choose certain places to sit to help manage them. My expectation is for the waitress to be kind and shouldn't matter if it's two people, four people, or six people. Should be glad to have a customer and business. My wife and I got a Knob Creek on the rocks to start off. We also each got the old fashion, one with tots and one with fries. The burgers have really good flavor, but wasn't even hot. The bun was super dry and I wound up leaving the bun and eating the burger. The tots were really good, but also not hot. My wife's was the same. The French fries were good, but not hot. I didn't say anything to the waitress because based on her attitude it was just going to make the night worse and I was out to have a nice evening. I have been here several times and this is my first bad experience here and I hope it's not a sign that the restaurant is going downhill. This is one of my go to spots in Des Moines to get a great burger and it should be fire on a Friday night. Fresh and delicious, not cold and dry, is the new requirement, an angry waitress to complete the Angry Goldfish vibe?

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    Angry Goldfish Pub And Eatery - Angry Goldfish...friendly place.

    Angry Goldfish...friendly place.

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    The sign for the restaurant

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