Sabina was my sever, she did an amazing job! The beer was really good as well. I'll definitely be…read moreback

Big Grove Brewery was one of our favorite places to grab a bite and unwind while exploring Des…read moreMoines! The atmosphere is upbeat and welcoming, making it a great place to meet up with friends, enjoy a date night, or simply take a break after a day of exploring. We tried the mac & cheese stacked with BBQ and a couple of their fresh brews....everything hit the spot! (PS - Kansas City now also has a Big Grove Brewery!) If you're looking for a local brewery to add to your Des Moines itinerary, this one is definitely worth checking out!

Lua is a great spot for a group dinner, drinks with friends, or grabbing some food at the bar. They…read morealso have a nice patio and outdoor seating. The staff was super friendly and attentive. It does get busy, though, so it can take some time to be waited on. The vegan mushroom French dip was phenomenal! A friend and I shared the sandwich and fries, along with the vegan miso mac with tofu, and everything was SO good! The bread was soft, the sauce took me back, and the mushrooms were . The sandwich got the right kind of soggy, soaking up all that delicious sauce. And they have THE BEST fries, which are mostly soft shoestring fries. IYKYK. The miso mac is spicy, so you may want to request the chili sauce on the side or ask them not to stir it all in. So grateful they have a vegan menu (don't forget to ask for it ) and that they're continuing to expand their vegan options!

Just left here. Had high hopes as I had been wanting to try Lua for a while, so I thought, while…read morein Des Moines... It was hot out so we sat inside at the bar. It was a touch past lunchtime but the bar area was still busy, yet had seats open. We sat at the end and after some time was given some a water carafe and 2 small glasses (with no ice). She (never gave us her name) then came back for our drink order. And immediately asked for food, which we were not ready for. We gave her our drink order, after that we never seen her again. Sat there awhile. For so long we started looking at other restaurants around to eat. Then we she finally looked our way my husband made a motion to pay so we could just leave. Name on the receipt said AM B. Needless to say, we won't be back. Nor will we ever recommend it.

Confluence Brewing Company in Des Moines is one of those places that just understands the…read moreassignment. It is right off the trail, has free water, free live music, free bike parking, and a great patio. Add in cold local beer at fair prices, and it is pretty hard to complain. The people serving were mostly friendly, the beer was very good, and the selection is always great. If you go inside and head up the stairs, the selection gets even better. My only suggestion: please consider selling mix-and-match 4-packs or single cans to go. We wanted to buy some to take with us, but we could not agree on one flavor, so we skipped buying more and just stuck with what came out of the tap. For cyclists, bridge beers and bike beers are a real thing, and it feels like there is a missed opportunity there. That said, we will absolutely be back for all the "free" stuff, the local beer, and that amazing patio. Great trail stop, great beer, and a perfect place to take a break. Keep up the Lord's work. Cheers!

Added Confluence to our route while biking on a beautiful summer Friday night because they are…read morelocated right off the trail and had a live band playing that night. Plenty of bicycle parking, outdoor shaded seating with an outdoor bar and they were hosting a food truck. More of an A/C type, there is seating inside with the main bar and a variety of board games to keep you entertained. I appreciate the wide variety of beers, including a couple sours, seltzers and NA options. Staff were friendly and super helpful! What a great night out.

This was such a cool brewery! The staff were friendly and suggested a beer or two (I'd never been…read morethere). It a was a bit quieter. But I was willing to spend a quiet afternoon so that I can do it table. Go

I had never been to the Twisted Vine. I had been wanting to check this place out since they…read moreopened. I came down for a baby shower. It was a great space. The shower had the run of the place. It was neat seeing the old safe and walking through it. The place was very open and inviting. They even had football on the tvs. Definitely will be returning.

Friendly place with good beer. You can either be seated in the restaurant, sit in the bar area, or…read moreoutside on the patio. They had a wide selection of beers and a decent menu of American style foods. We just stuck to drinking since we already ate. Our bartender was very friendly.

Went to the snowglobe this year and it was so much fun! Very well decorated. Beers were good as…read moreusual, I tried the Maria which is a Mexican style beer served with a lime that I really liked. The food was also good, I had the grilled chicken sandwich with pesto mayo with a side of brussel sprouts. The brussel sprouts were over seasoned but the sandwich was delicious.

A couple friends and I decided to try this little place out. It's located amidst a couple other…read moreplaces in a small strip "mall" type area. The outside was pretty cool with their signage and decor. Once inside, it was bigger than it appeared from outside. There were several tables both low and high top with lots of room to move. Many were playing card and board games while enjoying a beer. It was close to the end of the night on a Friday and they had a guy walking around with some pizza for sale right on site. Good deal! We tried 4 different beers and they were all pretty dang tasty. My personal favorite was the Greenbelt Trail Mile #4 (Hazy IPA). It had a lot of flavor and perfect for a hazy. I'd definitely visit 515 Brewing again when I'm in the neighborhood for a tasty beverage!

Good beer and close to the bike path. Coincidence? I think not. Have a good time with good food…read moreand beer and then avoid the Po Po on the way home.

3.6* (out of 5) Food: 4* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4*…read more Service: 2* Would I go back / Recommend?: 4* (Probably) Total check/person: $37 09/11/2026 It had been a while since our last stop for food here. Given the availability of a table and its proximity to the Wicked show presentation last night, we decided to give it a try again with our guests. While all of the food we had was definitely above average, the service was extremely slow - both for beverages and food. After almost 10 minutes without anyone stopping at the table, I decided to walk up to the bar to order a beer - since I wanted to sample a couple before making a choice anyway. While our waitress showed up while I was gone, took drink orders for the others and apologized profusely for not knowing that she was covering our table...it didn't get any better from there. My drink (from the bar) was completely consumed before the others were delivered at the table. Our table reservation was at 6:00, so we thought we had plenty of time to eat and get to our 7:30 showing. However, it turned out to be after 7:00 before our food arrived, as we waited over 30 minutes, with apologies for the delays and assurances that it was almost ready. Finally, on to the food. My wife ordered the 12oz Ribeye w/ Crispy Reds (see picture). The flavor was good and it was cooked as ordered (Medium Rare) - however, it was cool to the touch, so was obviously setting outside of a warmer for an extended period. The Crispy Reds potatoes were quite tasty, especially when dipped in the side of ranch dressing (yes, I stole more than 1 of them). I ordered the Korean Bowl based on a strong recommendation from the waitress and really enjoyed it. The flavor was great and the sauce on the beef was very good. My only caution on it was brought to my attention by my wife - who pointed out that it was extremely salty. Yes, it would be even better with about half of the added salt. Overall, the location relative to our intended evening venue was great and the food was above average...just make sure that you allow plenty of time to get your food and drinks.

We came here without a reservation and didn't have any trouble getting seated. It's in such a nice…read morearea of the city, and we were seated pretty quickly. Our waiter was nice, although I feel like she disappeared sometimes. But it was okay because we were sitting in the bar area, where there weren't too many people. There was another dining area that was much busier. I got the Caesar salad and the CABco sandwich. WOW! The Caesar salad was THE BEST CAESAR SALAD I'VE EVER TASTED. Seriously, I would come back every day just for that! The CABco sandwich was also good, but I felt like the sliced ribeye itself lacked flavor, and my mom's steak didn't taste like much either. Maybe the beef here just isn't seasoned very heavily. However, the sauce paired really well with the bell peppers, onions, and cheese. I would have liked the cheese to be a little more stretchy, but once I soaked the bread in the juice on the side, WOW--it was delicious! My mom's steak also came out overcooked at first, so she had to wait about another 10 minutes for them to bring out a new one. She did really like the ratatouille side, though, which was made with vegetables. I thought it was a little lacking in flavor, but overall, I'd definitely come back--especially for that Caesar salad!

Range of beers, even for somebody like me who isn't much of a beer fan…read more Usually (Wednesday to Sunday) they provide parking lot space adjacent to the building for a few hours per day; choosing food trucks to a variety of food offerings, not always just those routine taco and pizza businesses. Pleasant servers and a nice ambiance. In summer, they host a farmers market weekly.

Stopped in for an IPA and discovered their "Rolling in Twenties." Very good hazy IPA. The…read moreatmosphere inside isn't much. Pretty basic and no music(?). So ok if all you've interested in is something to drink, the. You may find this place acceptable.

I stopped in during a recent road trip and I wish I would've had more time to spend here. The…read moreinterior is pretty big and has table and bar seating. Everything was clean and service was friendly. They have lots of cool merchandise and several to-go beers. They do serve food but I didn't try any. I only had a beer because I wasn't at my final destination but they have a pretty wide variety with lots of different styles. I went with one of their flagship beers-the Neon Hazy IPA. I really enjoyed it and even got some to go so that I could enjoy back in KC. Next time I'm passing through, I'm definitely going to stop and hopefully plan a little better so that I can try more beer and food.

Good service and creative beers, especially in the sour and sugary spectrum. The unfortunate part…read moreis that some of those beers are TOO sugary that it doesn't taste/feel like beer anymore. I had experienced Barn Town at a beer festival and researched them before visiting town, so I know the experimental candy-influenced collabs are kind of their thing. The PB and Grape Jelly sour was nice and the Watermelon Sour Batch Buddies was the best of the State Fair themed bunch. Everything else packed too much of a flavor punch for me... to the point of upsetting my stomach which NEVER happens when I drink beer. I would actually go back and try some of their flagship (normal) beer offerings and food specials to get a more well rounded opinion of the brewpub.