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 by Sagespot
Tumea and Sons is one of these small family run places. They have a great eating area, bar, and appear to have smoking and nonsmoking sections. The service was OUTSTANDING!! Its great for a casual dinner or a business lunch.
They have really cheap lunch entrees - so keep that in mind if you're looking for a close place to the metro if you need a noon break. Please make a note that they are closed on Sundays.
I'm honestly not sure I've ever been more impressed with an Italian eatery.
This evening I had the baked cheese ravoli to begin, salad with the house garlic cheese dressing, the cheese manicotti for an entree, the house Merlot for wine, and the tiramisu. The baked ravoli came with a wonderfully mild red sauce for dipping. But let me tell you, one of the largest highlights was the salad dressing - I'm not sure I've had better stuff in my life. The portions were just the right size for a dinner with friends.
The other dinner companions raved about the Pastachena (mostaccioli with a meatball and eggs served casserole style,) and the Cotolette (breaded steak cooked in garlic butter.)
Between the four of us we had almost all the sweets they offer at the end - and I can't say a bad thing about any of them! Leave a Comment
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 Martini by Sagespot
The food is wonderfully prepared in a non smoking restaurant, with great customer service. There is a sushi bar, regular bar, room with "teppan"/fry tables, and a back room for a few larger parties.
For those a little shy of sushi or not really into the raw fish aspect of dining, not to worry, Taki has Teppanyaki. Teppanyaki is a traditional style of Japanese cuisine where fresh meat, seafood and/or vegetables are cooked on a large iron sheet or grill, the "teppon."
I am super fond of the Captain Crunch Roll with a Tiramasu martini.
If you at all love sushi or you at all love to get your drink on during a week day - go for Sushi & Martini night - every Wednesday evening.
The sushi is always discounted and so are the martinis!!! Your Wednesday night meal includes soup and salad. (Go for the clear soup and the ginger dressing!) Leave a Comment
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 China One Buffet by Sagespot
The sushi is not bad, and I'd highly suggest you try the grill options. Leave a Comment Theme: Chinese/Dim SumPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: 2301 Ingersoll AvePhone: 515.237.0022Directions: East of the downtown area on Ingersoll Ave.
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Okay, don't let the name Bar and Grill throw you off - this could be considered a fine dining joint. The atmosphere is always slightly dark and mysterious with great staff and a cute little bar off the restaurant.
Voted the best food in Des Moines several times in a row, its a must see for excellent cuisine.
During the warm months, a great patio offers outdoor seating to watch people and traffic go by while you sip an ice cold brew.
All the cocktails here are great as far as drinks go.
For food - the cajun pasta with shrimp is outstanding, and all their salads are like the size of your head, so they are well worth the money.
On Friday they have a crab bisque that is to die for. Leave a Comment Theme: AmericanPrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageAddress: 9769 University AvenuePhone: 515.221.1338Directions: Just North of Valley West Mall.
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This place is absolutely huge. It can get pricy, but there are a few things that aren't. The food is fantastic and everybody is friendly.
Tortilla soup and their pasta Leave a Comment Theme: OtherDirections: Westown Parkway, near Valley West Mall in West Des Moines.
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Iowa Machine Shed Restaurant.
Helps to fund the Living History Farm.
Honey Dijon Chicken Sandwich. Leave a Comment Theme: OtherAddress: Next to the Living History Farm.
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The price is very good for the amount of food you get. It's a casual atmosphere and almost everything there is wonderful. It is a good place for family dining.
Spasagna, Yankee Pot Roast, Cookie Monster, and Smashed Potatoes. Leave a Comment Theme: OtherDirections: Just off of University in Clive. Right near I80/35.
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It is a business casual drss, very intimate setting. Depending on what you order it can be pricy.
Everything is good if you like italian. Leave a Comment Theme: OtherAddress: Hubbell avenue
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 by brdwtchr
'Nuts and Bolts' with a glass of their specialty brewed ale. Leave a Comment Theme: OtherDirections: 309 Court Avenue. Court avenue is near the courthouse and is a street with several places to eat that we saw.
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