15 years ago, I found a place to replace my bagel joint that met my needs and far exceeded my…read moreexpectations! Let me just start with Jenny the best bartender in the world!... I have never felt more at home and never been more pleased with an establishment as I have been with Louie's'. I could go on and on, but my only true compliment is towards Jenny who made my life a better place in the last 15 years thank you so much. I don't know how I'm gonna do it without you!

*CELIAC / GLUTEN FREE REVIEW…read more SO many GF or GF-modified options available! They have a safe fryer, with most fried things being naturally GF or made with rice flour. Servers are also very knowledgeable and can mark the order as an allergy. we got the happy hour cheese curds and the carnitas tacos (they weren't marked GF but our waiter said it was a typo and they actually are!) both were SO good and definitely worth the stop. During this time of year they have live music on Wednesdays and Sundays, and it's a nice venue :) I did not get sick!

Such a lovely gem. I had takeout here during the Covid era and didnt think it was too memorable but…read morewent in person and really enjoyed it. Our server was really kind and attentive. We ordered the ribeye with the extra seasoning. I was worried my steak was overcooked when it came out bc it was a thinner steak but it was perfectly cooked to medium rare. We also had the Cajun chicken Alfredo and it had a good kick, but even my 4 year old loved it. Their French onion soup was DELISH and honestly I would go back just for that. Can't wait to return!

I was excited to try this place as so many people recommended it. We went on a weekday in the mid…read moreafternoon and it seemed like only one person was taking care of everyone. We waited for quite a substantial amount of time for everything. When our food arrived, I thought the taste and proportion sizes in comparison to the price were not comparable at all. I ordered the soup & sandwich. While the French onion soup was nice, it wasn't anything that made me want to come back. The sandwich was very dry and didn't have much flavor. Our drinks were never refilled and it was hard to flag down the waitress to get the check to leave. Personally, I have no desire to return. I felt like I've received much better food and service at other establishments like The Urban Grill. I hope you're experience is better than mine!

Had a good meal here despite our poor waitress's newby jitters. You have to start somewhere and she…read moredid the best she could, but I'd highly suggest management have the servers really study up on your wines since that is 80% of your image and product. Having said that, I did think it was kinda weird to see the servers downing glasses of wine through the expansive kitchen window while on-shift but maybe that's some strange way of training them ‍ Overall the meal (grouper) was excellent and we'd go back

Love the drunken shrimp at cooper's hawk. Love the appetizers better than the entrees!read more

Great low key bar with great service. I enjoyed the mid century theme of the place, and they even…read morehad outside seating. I tried 4 drinks: the dew drop inn, to Thursday, army and navy, and girl next door. All of them were great, my favorite was probably the army and the navy, a nice smooth almondy drink

The server was friendly. The signage to find it was poor. The space inside is claustrophobic. Many…read moreof the drinks have flowers or vegetables instead of fruit. I got the Lambrusco which I didn't realize was a sparkling wine from a can. I made myself drink a few sips so I didn't feel like I was just lighting my money on fire. My friend ordered and expresso cocktail which we both tried and also had a disgusting face reaction to. I don't know how this place has such great reviews. Their menu is misleading and tells you it's like cherry popsicles instead of sparkling wine from a can.

I travel to Hotel Fort DesMonies regularly and the employees of Hobnob are dedicated and pleasant…read more But they fumble back there with no clear direction of who is doing what causing patrons to stand around wondering what the delay is. But even worse than that, stop being so cheap and get LARGER usable paper coffee cups. The little hotel coffee cups don't cut it. I see people over fill and spill all over and guess what - the employees say it happens all the time! So here's a hint - if you want to be a respectable coffee spot - get the damn proper coffee cups and stop being so cheap with less than 12oz cups.

We stayed in the hotel so this worked out perfectly. Most of the seating is for 2-3 people only a…read morefew tables for group bigger than that so you might be waiting a little bit if your group is big. Inside is super cozy and warm. Our server Amber was awesome and took great care of us. I got a flat white coffee which was perfect, not too sweet and not too bitter and for my main the French toast that was incredible every bite seemed to get better!!

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!

We had a good experience! The restaurant was busy when we visited, but the staff handled everything…read morewith a positive attitude. Even with a full dining room, everyone was friendly and worked hard to make sure we were taken care of. However, we spent more time there than we originally planned waiting. The food was good. You could tell the kitchen and staff were doing their best to keep up with the crowd without sacrificing quality.

Beautiful place, great customer service, very clean, the drinks were really good…read more Bar tenders great

I've been to WineStyles stores in other areas so I thought I knew what to expect but we found a lot…read moremore. The lovely lady that was working was best knowledgeable and was able to make a good suggestion for what we were looking for. We chose to stay and share a bottle and a snack. We ordered a large charcuterie board. The cheese served was a good mix. We would have purchased some to go but they couldn't tell us which ones they were. If you are looking for a wine related gift this is the place to be. We could have bought so many things! We stopped at a word magnet set and a card game. Next time I'm in Des Moines I know where to get some cute gift shopping done!

This place does old-school hospitality really well. The manager, Eva, is wonderful. She is so…read moreknowledgeable about wine and always willing to help you pick out just the right glass or bottle, no matter how busy it is. The servers are so welcoming and attentive. We always feel so at home and comfortable there. The food is fantastic. You can't go wrong with any of the tapas or empanadas. I haven't tried any of their sandwiches yet, but they all look good when others order them! They have dessert options from Dore Bakery and I've liked all of them that we've tried. A low-key gem in the East Village. Very happy to have them close by.

It's slim pickins when it comes to tapas in Des Moines and Purveyor is top tier. The menu is…read moremeticulously curated and well executed. It's not just a bowl of macaroni and cheese to slop at the pigs, it's creative and light. I'm a Purvert for Purveyor.

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 !

Really enjoyed our lunch, service was top notch as were the sandwiches. This place is a gem.read more

Had an opportunity to venture in on a Sunday (No Food Service) to review the minimalist bar food…read moremenu should I return since I do not partake in libations. The food choices were very limited $$, but there was an array of beers, wines, cocktails, and an assortment of other mixed libations. The decor is like a bar dive if liquor is your main thing. As a non drinker -- nothing stiffer than a Dr. Pepper-- this would not be my vibe, but may be yours if all you want is a solid selection of creative and mainstay libations from a very friendly bartender whose primary purpose was to please all who entered -- this tipsy topsy environment ( Like TV Cheers) -- then this may be the place for you.

There is nothing worse than sitting at a bar, during happy hour and having the bartender working…read moredirectly in front of you and not speaking, not making eye contact and completely ignoring you. He was short in his response when I asked about food and basically told me no, and I was angry when another group was served food. The space is cool and has an awesome atmosphere but dang, first impressions matter. There was 3 of us and the one who recommended it said that service can be questionable at times. Tonight was one of those times. Bummer. And it's loud so be ready to shout a bit.