This was a very interesting evening. The performances were stellar. It was located in the Grand…read moreHall at the Temple Theater and it is a spectacular room. Stained glass ceilings and so much more. There was: - Stand-up comedy - Drag performances - Aerial artistry - Improv performances - Captivating acrobatics - Burlesque performances - Live music Gourmet & Groove was an Inaugural Valentine's Day dinner and show. The five course fine dining culinary experience prepared by Chef Ashley Phillips was a great idea but the food was all cold when it was meant to be warm. The salad had zero dressing and all the other course's were cold. The steak was not edible because there were so many tendons coursing through the meat. At first I thought it was just me so I looked around the table an each and every person had the same problem and was on the struggle bus trying to eat the steak cold potatoes and cold carrot. So with it being cold and impossible to eat I had a small bit and left it on the plate. My partner didn't eat it either. The star of the dinner was the dessert. It was a super good chocolate tart and chocolate covered strawberry. I understand that the chef may not be experienced with large banquet style meals. It really takes a special set up to be able to pull it off. While we dined we enjoy the incredible lineup of performers ranging from comedy, aerial performers, and live music hand picked by show producer and singer Morgana Moon! Des Moines' own Morgana Moon and Chef Ashley Phillips of Ankeny were the organizers of this super fun evening. All in all we were able to over look the meal because the performances were so epic! It was such a good evening and that talent was second to none.

We popped in to use a gift certificate that I got for Christmas. It was a scorching hot day so a…read morebeer from Back Pocket sounded about perfect. This location is nicely situated in the heart of Johnston and offers a fantastic menu and a wide variety of house made beers and they even have some guest beers on tap. (nice touch). They have mini bowling here and the venue is a grand 2 story building with high lofted ceilings and huge rollup doors to let the outside in. But not today...to hot ! Why only 3 stars? We opted to sit at the bar, because that is what we do. After a while the bar tender finally took our orders, and honestly he was not busy enough from my perspective to warrant that long of a wait. After the initial pause (and honestly we did almost get up ad leave) He was decent enough but left us wanting a more attention the entire time. Moving on.... If you are not aware Backpocket originally started in Coralville and are the original sponsors of the Iowa Craft beer tent that follows along RAGBRAI. I have earned several shirts over the years! #earnedit. IYKYK. Today we were just after beers, but after we saw some of that fancy Mac and Cheese come out we decided to top off the bellies and share a bowl! So glad we did, the Honey Pepper Mac and Cheese is worth the calories and then some. DELICIOUS! Of course the beers were good as always. All in all a good experience and I hope the next time we visit the service is just a bit more hospitable.

Just went back a few days ago. This place was a mess. But now awesome! all handicapped accessible…read morein the building. Before they had junk in the entrance had to maneuver. Tables cockeyed. Braydon waited me . A wonderful young man with great customer service skills . Food was great. Last time I found a five inch hair in my hamburger. Thank u so much to the new owners. This is awesome! I'll be back! With friends !

A group of six of us met for happy hour on a fairly busy Wednesday evening. They have great food…read moreand drink specials during happy hour so we tried a number of different items. We had a few plates of the loaded nachos with chicken and with beef... They were heaped high and delicious. Plenty on each plate for two or three people. The meat additions are not discounted during happy hour, but even at full price with the half-price nachos it's a bargain. Others in our group got the quesadillas and we shared some deviled eggs. All of them are very tasty. We also got some cheese balls. They were pretty much the standard fair but also very good. Drinks are another great bargain during the happy hour with discounted beer and mixed drinks. All the drinks were very tasty. Our server was Bailey. She was very pleasant, fun, and enthusiastic. The food came out very quickly, and the drinks came off the bar in a very reasonable time as well. There is a large U-shaped bar and plenty of booth and table seating along with that outdoor patio. There is a 4% non-cash adjustment for using your credit card. Definitely a very discounted happy hour, but the food was delicious and I would try it again for happy hour or just for dinner

It's a fun time for the kids. A little pricey for what you're doing. Fun time to watch a game or…read morehave some drinks. I haven't had any food so I can't give an opinion on that.

8/14/2026. I don't think this place will last six more months. Food quality is poor, over priced…read more Don't waste your time. It's a Friday night and the place was dead. I should have known better.

First time at Range, on the way to Branson, MO. Cece was very professional and made us feel right…read moreat home. The Old Fashioned was excellent. Wherever I go, especially to a new restaurant, I'm always guided by the quality of the Old Fashioned. Very good! The Salmon and the Beast... I won't even tell you, you have to go. A delight. And don't forget to try the Warm Butter Cake. Until next time...

Fantastic spot for finer dining in Des Moines. My least favorite part of my experience was the…read moreparking. Heated coat check? Obviously. Our server was amazing, as was her timing of the courses. We ordered drinks and got a tour of the menu. Once we received our drinks and ordered we were brought a gift from the kitchen. A potato croquet I believe. I ordered the pork chops and it was pure Heaven. I did not partake in dessert but everyone had high remarks. The dining room was simple and elegant. The bathrooms were clean and inviting as well. I would absolutely return!

Celebrated a birthday at Oak Park with some friends. I'd heard a lot about this place, and I'll…read morereport that it lived up to the hype! To begin, the staff was extremely well trained. Very knowledgeable about the whole menu with a sommelier on the floor floating around to answer any questions. All staff worked in strong unison by delivering drinks and entrees in a coordinated fashion which shows that they take their job of serving very seriously! The restaurant is very elegant, clean and a fancy setup. We did not sit at the bar area, but that seems to be another great spot. We had a number of different courses. Starting with a warm croquette as compliments of the chef! Then a brioche roll with butter that was killer - perfect mix of sweet and salty on the fluffy slices of brioche bread. Also got the lobster ravioli shared plate. Magnificent My wife got the candied pork chop . This was a large cut of meat with a sweet and savory glaze. Very juicy meat that let all the flavors come out! I got the Wagyu Sirloin. This was cooked to order (medium) which retained so much flavor. The borderlaise sauce was a fantastic compliment to the steak as well. For dessert, a complimentary apple jam NY cheesecake was served. Great crust and a light cheesecake was a great end to the meal. My wife got the hot chocolate soufflé which was so warm and melted in the mouth. Of the two, this dessert was the winner. While a very nice fine dining restaurant, I feel their prices are reasonably fair for the value. Don't expect a cheap meal, but do t expect a subpar experience either!

Always a good time here. Decent reasonable prices. Great food & drinks. Definitely recommend.read more

We decided to stop by this pub because I was craving wings. Rather than go with a chain restaurant,…read morewe went with a neighborhood eatery. We got there around noon on a Tuesday so the place was near empty. The bartender was also the cook and he was able to whip out our drinks and our food in no time. We enjoyed the hot sausage sandwich that was paired with fried pickle spears. Both were delicious. We also had the Parmesan wings with ranch dressing. We polished all 8 wings! This is a road trip for us so I doubt we'll return but I will say that the neighborhood is lucky to have this pub in their corner.

As a seafood lover, I was so excited to try the Lobster Roll at Splash before they take it off the…read moremenu. However, it was disappointing! The Lobster Roll had very little lobster and minimal flavor. For $46, I expected the roll to be packed with lobster. The generous portion of fries made it seem like they were meant to fill me up instead. Although I've been to Splash many times before, the music seemed louder than normal. After this experience, I don't think I'll be back any time soon.

We ventured out on a cold night for a taste of the warm ocean waters. Splash is always a spot to…read moregrab the freshest and most fantastic seafood in town and this visit did not disappoint. As I start each trip here I went for the highest level of pussers painkiller. That is always a good start. No trip here is complete without a nice bottle of wine with the meal and the chard we have was a great pairing with the shellfish platter. Service is always on point here. This is a great spot for a casual dinner at the bar or a full formal celebration downstairs. Thanks as always Splash Team

Hands down the best sashimi tuna salad in town!…read more Having ordered this dish at countless restaurants, I can confidently say Wellman's Pub does it best. The portion of perfectly seared, tender rare tuna piled over crisp greens, fresh mango, and creamy avocado is unmatched. They do not skimp on the fish, and every single bite delivers incredible flavor. If you want a healthy meal that still feels like a total treat, this is an absolute 5/5-star order.

Randomly stopped in last Saturday and had a couple drinks. Drinks were good & reasonable priced…read more Atmosphere was friendly & active. The bartender was very nice and we had a nice time just sitting having a drink.