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4.2 (77 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Chicken pita
Natalie K.

I would definitely recommend going here for happy hour and appetizers. Great drink selection. It has a cool ambiance with lots of natural light. I was not a fan of the ban on, Turkey panini. The turkey was all lumped to the middle, the bread was too toasted and hurt to eat, and there was just not any flavor besides really salty. Maybe using a different spread besides Mayo would help? Again the chips were super flavorful with some sort of cheese topping but way too salty. My husband really enjoyed the chicken pita so that's good. Parking can be a little difficult in this area as well. Overall I would recommend for drinks and snacks but probably wouldn't recommend for a full on dinner.

Spicy Corn Fritters
Tim H.

My partner and I arrived around 5:30 on Friday evening. It was "seat yourself" so we found a table and waited for someone to come over with menus. Our server was a bit delayed due to helping train a new staff member. Not a problem though, it's totally understandable. The dining room we were sitting in was very open and spacious with TVs on the wall with some college basketball on. In general, it wasn't too loud of an environment, even when it filled up! The food was just okay though. We started with an order of spicy corn Fritters. Our order was in the fryer for a minute or two too long and unfortunately the filling was a bit bland, not spicy or favorable like the name of the dish insinuates. Our meals came and I ordered the portobello sandwich and parm fries. The sandwich was AWESOME. Very flavorable and I really enjoyed how the portobello was prepared. The parm fries were also very good. They were super crispy without being overcooked. The side of Wasabi cucumber was a bit disappointing though. It was a nice cucumber salad but there was no Wasabi flavor to be had. Similar to the corn Fritters, my desire for some spice/heat was unfulfilled. My partner enjoyed her house salad; however the Mac and cheese was rather bland and lacked the creamy garlic qualities that she expected. Overall we enjoyed our experience but might wait to give it another shot for now. Main advice for the establishment is to season, season, season.

Kalua pork slider
Dee W.

This is good! Loved the kalua pork sliders. Pork was tender, cabbage was sliced thinly and sauce was sweet but not overpowering. Loved the lemongrass soup. It was light and the garlic didn't dominate the dish. Al pastor burger was great. It had a slight spiciness to it. I think it could have a little more flavor but still very good! Service was a little slow but server was attentive and explained that they are normally not busy during the lunch hour. Second visit was even better! The wasabi was pretty strong in the cucumber salad. The gluten free burger bun was fantastic. Pork belly appetizer was great. Everyone loved their meal.

Sesame Ginger Noodle Salad
Miranda O.

One of my favorite places downtown! The sesame ginger noodle salad was amazing. Super flavorful and refreshing. The drinks were great as well. The owner was extremely friendly, and the atmosphere was great. Will definitely come back.

Cucumber Salad
Rosie N.

Got our order for pick up. Overall it is an okay place. We got the Spicy Corn Fritters that were flavorful almost reminded me of a curry flavor. It's not too spicy by does have a kick to it. The Mediterranean Chicken Wrap was decent. It was lacking in portion of filing to pita, as you can tell in the picture but the flavor was there, light and fresh tasting. The pasole was probably my favorite as it had a good meaty flavor packed with hominy and tender shredded meat! The loco Moco is rice topped with a meat burger patty, and Loco Moco sauce and a nice over easy egg. Savory and a good amount of black pepper for taste. It was a little lacking in the umami flavor but nothing a little salt couldn't fix. Finally the cucumber salad. It was my second favorite as a side to the heavy foods. It was fresh crisp and a slight kick to it with the wasabi.

Patrick T.

It took me forever to get here. I have been in the area so much just never had a chance to stop in for a bite or a brew! But last night luck was on my side! I got into a sold out show at Noce and had time for a quick bite and brew across the street at the Walnut! First thing I thought was fun, was in the bathroom they had a photo of their old food truck the SPOT and I spotted some pals in it.. That is always fun! Anyway the place is kinda loud, big and open and I didn't know if it was me but I thought it was super loud and kinda reverberating off the walls! Anyway, I ordered some black bean soup without the cheese so it was vegan and it was delish, I got the bowl which for normal folks would have probably been enough but I was kinda hungry.. So I stole a bite or to of the vegan tacos next to me.. They were also good! Beer prices a bit higher than some places, but the food was good, as was the service and I dug watching the many tv's in the joint!

Chicken Philly and Parmesan fries.
Blake A.

So dang good. I get the chicken Philly and you can thank me later... I wasn't sure how it would be with the cream cheese, but boy oh boy it gives it such a nice velvety flavor and texture. The pretzel bites are also INSANE. Highly recommended.

Mediterranean chicken pita and wasabi cucumber salad
Dawn M.

I hesitate to write a review because of this is such a quiet, excellent find! The atmosphere encourages you to hang out and chat. The food was amazing and a great price, even as al a cart. The pretzel bites...yum (add a beer and double yum!) I had the Mediterranean chicken pita and cucumber wasabi salad- delicious. Service was spot on and not hovering. Going back and bringing friends!

Sommer D.

NEW FAVORITE DES MOINES SPOT! My partner and I have been here twice now, and we are meeting friends here for dinner tonight. We love the various sandwiches we have had so far. The royal bird is an awesome grilled chicken sandwich with various fancy touches. Really everything we have had here has been super solid with unique things that have elevated relatively common fare (sandwiches, salads, soups, etc) into really delicious meals. My partner said it was possibly the best burger in DSM after he ate the West Coast burger last time we went. I'm excited to go back and try more things. Service has always been prompt and friendly, and the space is super neat and open. We are so happy we found this place. THANK YOU, WALNUT STAFF!

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Food is great. One of my new favorite places to get lunch to go on Fridays. Have now recommended this to others multiple times.

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Food is always consistently cooked fresh, affordable, and great atmosphere! Definitely recommend!

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3 years ago

The food was amazing along with the drinks. It's a chill little spot if you like to chill eat and talk.

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Love that this place is in our neighborhood. Tasty items on the menu. It's a great place to pop in and have a beer while you hang and munch!

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Great location and really good food with a casual environment. Staff is friendly and always a good selection of local area beers

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3 years ago

Favorite place. Always the best service and food. We eat there several times a week. Great patio

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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?

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!

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The wife and I tried this place for the first time. I've known about this lounge because of my son,…read morebut he and I never made it here. Don't tell him I went without him :) Anyway, I'm glad the wife and I gave it a try. We walked in at 5:30 on a Friday and it was busy. We didn't wait but for a few minutes and had a table. The greeter was very friendly and our server was super nice and pleasant to have as a waiter. His recommendations were spot on. The whole restaurant was hopping busy but operating very smoothly. Not a quiet place, a true sports bar ambiance. The wings were very very good. Maybe some of the better ones I've had here in town. The gyro was fantastic, and huge. Great value. The wife's flatbread was great too. Excellent food all the way around. Prices for very reasonable. Happy hour helps some of the prices for sure, but still a well priced establishment. We are fans of this place and will most certainly be back.

Holy crap! Talk about a hidden gem! Being set a little back off of 100th in Urbandale and just a…read morecouple blocks North of Douglas... It's not exactly literally hidden. I just don't see a lot of marketing about this place. Tito's has been on my list for a little while. I've looked at their menu online several times. Everything looked great; I just hadn't made the time. Tito's opened in November of 2021 and specializes in Mediterranean and Balkan cuisine. Tito's is part of the strip of businesses. There's a large adjacent parking lot. They have a small outdoor patio in front. Seating inside is mostly high top tables and chairs and bar stools at the bar. There may have been a couple low tops and booth and chair combinations available too... We were greeted right away when we walked in. We picked a seat along the North wall and Britney, our server, introduced herself and helped us through their drink menu. I probably misspelled her name. and I couldn't find my receipt... Lol it was Saturday evening so there were games running on all the TVs. The food menu is large and includes appetizers, burgers and sandwiches, flatbreads, pizzas, their signature Mediterranean and Balkan items (cevapi, gyros, skewers, pljeskavica, etc), pastas, soups and salads, sides and even dessert items (including tiramisu). We ordered the following: 1x Firecracker shrimp 1x Steak quesadilla 1x Diablo pasta with chicken 1x Side of fries... 2x Big Grove Summer Jam sour 1x Tequila sunrise 1x fountain drink (Pepsi products) As far as lounges or bar and grills go this might be some of the best food I've had across the entire metro...! EVERYTHING was so good! Even the fries... They had that finish where you almost feel like they've been slightly battered and then double fried. Extremely crispy and hot, fresh, right out of the fryer. A lot of times when fries cool down...they lose their edge...and I'd rather just leave them sit after that. Not these. Still crispy even towards the end of the meal! The FIrecracker shrimp was heavily breaded. Not something I can say I've had before... Don't get me wrong, I'm a fan of this dish, but most of the time it's very lightly breaded or even sauteed. Doesn't really matter... The crunch of the breading made for a great contrast in texture and worked well with the sauce. It was delicious! My friend really enjoyed their steak quesadilla and the Diablo pasta was off the chain! So good! Not too hot, but it has a kick... Definitely rivals some of the more well know Italian spots who serve a variation of this also...! It looks like they have daily specials, a trivia night, and offer a weekend brunch. The online menu v. the table menu does differ slightly. I found the online menu is missing some items (like the Diablo pasta). Britney was personable and friendly. Very attentive for as busy as they were. Couldn't have asked for a better server! Definitely someplace I will look forward to revisiting! And if you haven't visited Tito's yet... You should! https://titosloungeia.com/

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