If you're driving through West Des Moines, make a stop at Waterfront Seafood Market!…read moreWhat makes this place so unique is that it's both a seafood market and a restaurant, so you're getting some of the freshest seafood you'll find in the Midwest! We ordered sushi, clam chowder, boiled shrimp, and one of their daily specials. Everything tasted fresh, and there were so many options on the menu that we'd happily come back to try more! It's just outside of downtown Des Moines, making it a great stop on your way into or out of the city. If you're craving seafood while you're in Iowa, I'd definitely recommend adding this one to your list!

The food was outstanding. We had a little bit of everything. The one problem was not enough room…read moreto enjoy it all. Sadly, we will have to return again to try the things we didn't get to try? Staff did an excellent job. Danielle took care of our group of five. She was on top of our service needs. Great with sharing recommendations.

Definitely will come back again!! We were in town for…read moretournaments, while my kid needs to eat healthy and have energy, we came across this place. People in there were super nice, answer all of our questions!! Food was delicious, also the smoothies as well!

We found this place in Ankeny through research and were extremely pleased with the results! We…read morevisited on our first day in town and found our spot, as Fresh Fit Meals checks all the boxes we sought. It starts with the store manager, Jenny, who is a terrific human but also provides great customer service due to her awareness, enthusiasm, and customer service. Her store is roomy, clean, and comfortable. Plenty of parking is adjacent. Multiple tables are inside, and a microwave is available if you're eating in. Many prefer their Grab n Go option. They also have a nutritionist (Becca) on staff to aid your habits and health. The large menu includes identified new items, and they offer local delivery (which we will do once moved). All items are nicely displayed in their wall-length fridge, and there were no sales-type moves by Jenny throughout. I selected the Blackened Cajun Salmon, which was tremendous, aided by delicious greens and mashed potatoes. No doubt, down the line, they will have loyal customers we live here.

Definitely a sleeper! If you love Mac and cheese you really should give this place a try…read more Owned by the masterminds of Smokey D's and the Orney Chicken, Crafty Mac is the 2nd ghost kitchen in their lineup. Each time I've ordered I've had to get the bbq mac because it is legitimately delicious! Luscious mac and cheese covered in your choice of pulled pork or brisket, bbq sauce and onion strings. It's creamy, tangy and satisfying. The container it comes in is plastic and keeps the food hot but the onion strings don't get soggy. The small feeds me for 2 meals easily. The prices are unbelievably reasonable and portions are excellent. TRY THIS PLACE!

Another one of these locations whose online delivery ordering redirects you to a 3rd party. The…read moresite it sends you to looks like it was designed in 1998 and it works about as well as it would have then as well. Even their own site has an antiquated design, now realizing it was my bad for trusting they could get an order correct, just be extremely careful if/when ordering online folks.

Stopped here while visiting a friend. Loved the bright and cheery atmosphere. Our waitress was…read moreextremely friendly and helpful when we asked her questions about the wine list and menu. We ordered the Smorgasbord and it was delicious. It came with an assortment of local meats and cheeses in a beautiful display. Each item was explained to us and where it came from when the board was delivered to our table. The board was more than enough food for the three of us to share. I can't wait to visit again and try more items on the menu!!!

The service was quick and extremely friendly…read more I went during lunch hour on a weekday and it was very busy, but totally worth it. The tomato soup was not too acidic with a hint of sweet, and the bleu grilled cheese paired with it perfectly. I was suggested their house salad, something lemon almond - I wasn't a huge fan just because everything seemed way too tart, and there wasn't a lot of balance. Because of the variety, and the quality of food, I'm still giving this place five solid stars and would definitely take someone else back here !

Yo this place was awesome. I loved the wide variety of items, the flexitarianism of the options,…read moreand how nutritious and tasty it all was! It was so nice to finally get pancakes and not feel guilty :) the person at the register was super kind and helped me narrow down my options. Ambiance was alright. They could spruce it up a bit but it did the trick.

one of my favorite places to eat when im in des moines/clive…read more the boss bowl is amazing! definitely try them out you wont be disappointed

AllSpice Culinarium is our primary go-to when we are replenishing our spice pantry. Beyond stocking…read morea wide variety of dry spices from across the globe, they also carry a large variety of oils and vinegars (which can be taste-tested) for your culinary projects (for those familiar, think vomFASS). AllSpice's staff are usually friendly, always informative, and able to connect you with the right item(s). Their goods come in a variety of sizes making it easy to experiment with something new (umami dust? Porcini mushroom sea salt? Yes to both) or refill a favorite. You can also find a few curated products on their shelves - an example (and our favorite): Col. Pabst Private Stash All-Malt Amber Lager Worcestershire sauce as well as a variety of storage containers, shakers, dispensers, and related kitchenware. Things to know: * AllSpice is located in Des Moines' East Village. * Metered street parking is available, if you can get it. There is lot and ramp parking within a couple of blocks. The East Village offers a variety of shopping, entertainment, and dinning experiences. Consider taking a morning or afternoon to browse. * https://allspiceonline.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooh-GUU8RVZQsW_JUciATjU1HYdSzt6hO8togRDE7l1NhsWMiEL

Nice and well stocked little spice shop in downtown Des Moines. The staff were very friendly and…read morehelpful and will assist you in finding anything that you may be looking for. They have lots of spices and kitchen related accessories.

This place is out of this world with goodness! Having…read morefriends over and don't know what to cook? Are you looking for grass fed meats? Healthy seafood? Look no further than this local establishment! All their products are healthy, no rbts, preservatives, etc. It is the only place that I was able to find duck breast prepackaged and sealed. They have french style rack of lamb, boneless and bone in leg of lamb, veal, duck, rabbit, steak, salmon, mahi mahi, etc. if you are looking to host a party or just cook dood from the farm to the table. What better place to buy and support a local business that offers healthy options of meats. The staff was extremely pleasant and took the time to go over their inventory. Very patient and very knowledgeable. There is plenty of parking and the building is beautiful and clean! I can say that you can have your steak and eat it too! (Pun intended!). I will be back for sure!

An awesome place to get great, tasty, healthy meats.read more

Recently had a Veggie Thumper "Bougie PB&J" and I literally drool remembering that sandwich. Who…read moreelse but Lyssa could make something that sounds so plain and turn it into something so delicious. Anyway if you haven't made it to Veggie Thumper in a while I highly recommend hitting them up. It is hands-down the best food truck in town.

I have been following Veggie Thumper on IG for some time and was SO EXCITED to see that the bus was…read moreout and about near my favorite ex-stepmother, so I made it a point to pop by the extremely small Waukee Farmer's market just to get my hands on some of this delicious food. Already stuffed from a late lunch, the fiancé and I split the fried chick'n sandwich with mac & cheese (with added hot sauce, of course) and our tastebuds were blown away. Not only was the flavor on point, but so was the texture. Not even exaggerating, idc if you're a meat loving omni, you need to try the food if you ever come across this bus. Definitely hope to find the bus again when I'm in town again next year. Thanks for making the extra trip worth it!

Excellent flavor! Dry Rub and Traditional sauce better than any store brand!! Blues Hog look out!read more

From the owner: Producing custom, handmade, small-batch sauces and spice blends to enhance the flavor of the foods…read moreyou eat. Custom made-to-order 16oz bottles of barbecue sauce and a 5oz bottles of barbecue spice rub made in my kitchen and shipped directly to you.

Tones is a wonderful spice company that has tons of flavor…read more I love to drive by the plant when they are producing cinnamon and baking spices!! Smells heavenly. The quality is great, and they stand by their products. I have heard it is a great place to work from some friends who have or are still working here! They take good care of their employees.

I only buy Tone spices to cook Top of the line foods!! The resturant black pepper, to me is more…read moreflaverful then the granulated. Makes your food feel it!! The garlic salt is just perfect for garlic cheeze bread! One of my favs!!! Then there is the extracts, vanilla, banana, almond, etc... that make scrumptious cakes, candies, pies, cobblerz, etc... I have tried other spices, but none were more flavorful as the goodness you get with tone's!!! I worked at tones spice plant in Ankeny!! Wow, the assembly lines with spices going everywhere was a thrill a minute!! On the days we filled the Paprika, the fun had only begun!! Upon leaving the plant, you could take a shower there, or opt out, go home and shower!! By then, the car and your home, smell of the spice "Big Time"! Not to include your shower turns colors, especially if it was Paprika, Red Chili Flakes, etc..! Got to say the funnest times were the holidays, someone always made samples with the product, we would get to sample all the yum yum ! Loved those days the best!! My special Thanx to Tones, I will be a faithful buyer of your product forever!!