Our Picks

Best kept secret
Phat Chefs, a great bistro setting and
delicious gourmet food. Located just
south of the 50th street bridge in
West Des Moines.

Great Nachos??
Try the library cafe by Drake on
University or Wellmans Pub on Ingersoll.

Most Improved Pizza Place
Home Team Pizza. Once known for
"cheap college pizza", Home Team has taken
on new ownership serving much more than
pizza. New items include toasted raviolis,
Oven baked subs and chicken wings.

Best places to take a date?
Bistro 43, Skips, Mosaix. These are great
dining experiences and often overlooked.
You will definately impress her with the
elegant setting and delicious food.

For Ribs:
Claxons, Sam and Gabes

For Great Service:
Cosi Cucina

Best Malts:
Stellas Blue Sky Diner

Great Burgers
Legends American Grille

Only place for Seafood:
Waterfront

Most entertaining Dinner:
Ohana Steakhouse

Best theme restaurant
Daytonas

Best Appetizers
Zachary's

Best Chicken Wings
Philadelphia Bar and Grill

Best Deli
Palmers

Worth the Drive
The Harvest (Indianola)
Hotel Patee (Perry)

Best Original Entree
Chicken Spadini (Latin King Restaurant)