CuisineNew American
Price$$
Neighborhoodeast-village
HoursTue-Thu 17:00-21:00; Fri-Sat 17:00-22:00; closed Sun-Mon
Book aheadOpenTable, same week usually fine
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Address: 303 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309

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