Applebee's
3900 Merle Hay Rd
Des Moines, IA
(515) 254-9330
Cuisine:
American, Burgers, Soups
November 3, 2008
Great Service and Good Food
We had amazing service. Our waitress was very good at checking up with us about every 15-20 mintues. She was right on top of delievering refills. The food was good but it wasn’t amazing. It does seem like they are starting to make the portions smaller. But the service that we received more than made up for the smaller portion of food. I will definitely be going to back to the restaurant, not only because it is close to home but because of the great employees that work there.
Dishes I tried:
Fish and Chips
The fish was cooked perfectly. The fries were not cooked exactly how I liked them but they were still good.
November 3, 2008
Great Food and Fun Atmosphere
Got a gift certificate to go and loved it. The food was inexpensive and they have good sized portions. The food was cooked perfectly and we were very pleased with everything. The wait staff there are amazing. They seemed to like being at work and where knowledgable about what was on the menu. They knew answers to all the questions that we asked about the food. There will be many more visits to this restaurant.
T.G.I. Friday's
3340 Westown Pkwy
West Des Moines, IA
(515) 223-5484
Cuisine:
American, Low carb, Italian
November 3, 2008
Great Atmosphere
This restaurant has a homey atmosphere to it. There is a kids menu so it is a family friendly place. The service is good and we didn’t have long to wait for food or drinks. They were always checking up on us and seeing if we needed more of something. The food was good and was cooked just like we like it. They were very willing to take requests for how to cook the food. I was very happy about this.
Dishes I tried:
Chicken Finger
They were cooked great and had a good sized portion.
Blimpie Subs & Sandwiches
1716 Grand Ave
West Des Moines, IA
(515) 222-1199
Cuisine:
Sandwiches, Deli, Wraps
November 3, 2008
Amazing Sandwiches
These subs are so much betterr than other sub shops. The bread, I found, was a lot softer even after being put into the fridge overnight. All of the meat and vegetables tasted like they were fresh. There was a wide variety and combinations that you can use. The food is relatively inexpensive and you get to watch the person make your food. This helps because you know exactly what is being put onto it and how much.
Olive Garden
3600 Westown Pkwy
West Des Moines, IA
(515) 224-0824
Cuisine:
Italian
November 3, 2008
Great Affordable Food
The food here is amazing and is affordable. There is a kids menu as well as specials, so it is a family friendly place. They are set up to take on larger groups. The food was cooked to perfection. The service was good, but could have been better. The food was brought out relatively quickly from when we ordered. This is a place that the family will be going many more times in the future.
Dishes I tried:
Bruegger's
655 Walnut St
Des Moines, IA
(515) 282-8075
Cuisine:
Coffee & Tea, Brunch, Breakfast
November 3, 2008
Kid Friendly
Great restaurant to take a family or group. The food is good and is affordable. They offer a variety of breakfast/brunch type foods. Anyone should be able to find something on the menu to eat. The service was good. We were well taken care of and never had to hunt down the staff to get something. The tables were well stocked with the items you would use on a normal basis.
Dos Rios
316 Court Ave
Des Moines, IA
(515) 282-2995
Cuisine:
Mexican, Southwestern
November 3, 2008
Family Friendly
This is a family friendly restaurant. It has a great kids menu that offers a variety for kids to choose from. It also has a seperate place where adults can go where anyone under 21 can’t enter. The food is great and offers a variety of flavors. The service was amazing. Our waitress was very good about checking up on us.
Dishes I tried:
Wild Gulf Shrimp Enchiladas
This was perfectly cooked and the shrimp wasn’t rubbery. The spices were great.
801 Steak & Chop House
801 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA
(515) 288-6000
Cuisine:
Steakhouse, Seafood, American
November 3, 2008
Decent Food
The food was okay but I thought that it was a bit expensive. We had a reservation for the restaurant and I would suggest that if you are interested to do the same thing. I did notice that the restaurant does rent its building out for parties, and this is why I suggest making a reservation. The service was not bad, although we did have to hunt down our waiter a few times.
Dishes I tried:
Lobster and Shrimp Liguine
The lobster was cooked perfectly but the shrimp was a bit on the rubbery side. They didn’t taste like fresh shrimp either.
November 3, 2008
Great Food Late at Night
This is a great restaurant for those who like to go out and eat late at night. Since this restaurant is open 24 hours a day, it is great to hit after spending the night out with friends. The food is good and there is a great variety to make sure that there is something for everyone. The service that we received was great as well. Our waiter was knowledgable about the menu and was always around if we needed something. This is someone that I will definitely go back to.
Dishes I tried:
French Toast
This was the best french toast that I have had in a very long time. There was just the right amount of cinnamon. The toast wasn’t too soggy and it wasn’t overcooked.
November 3, 2008
Overrated food
I was no impressed with the food at this restaurant, no matter what good things I had heard about the food. The wings were small and we recieved what looked to be a very small portion. The sauce that was on the wings tasted like it had been sitting around for a long time. The service wasn’t that impressive either. Our waitress only came to see us twice. Once to order and the next time to deliever the food. This is definitely an overrated restaurant.
Dishes I tried:
Wings
Received a small portion that had small wings in it. The sauce wasn’t the best either and would have rather enjoyed the stuff at the grocery store that Hooters sells.


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