Hessen Haus ★ 4.0
A full-scale German beer hall in downtown Des Moines with 50 German beers on draft and over 100 in bottles, claimed as the largest German beer selection
Signature: Wienerschnitzel, Currywurst, Schweinshaxe
Aposto is a modern american restaurant in Downtown, Des Moines.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Signature dishes: Handmade pasta, Seasonal garden herbs
Address: 644 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
A full-scale German beer hall in downtown Des Moines with 50 German beers on draft and over 100 in bottles, claimed as the largest German beer selection
Signature: Wienerschnitzel, Currywurst, Schweinshaxe
The closest full-service brewpub to downtown, reliable on Walnut Street since 2012; Ruthie Red Ale is the flagship and weekend brunch fills quickly.
Signature: Exile Burger with Bacon Jam, Pulled pork sandwich, Nashville chicken sandwich
One of several Jethro's BBQ locations anchoring the Des Moines smoke scene. Scratch-made sides, house-recipe sauces and a menu that spans ribs, brisket
Signature: Smoked ribs, Pulled pork, Brisket
East Village's theatrical burger destination: zombie-themed patty combinations, deep-fried mac and cheese buns, and a Drink Lab serving cocktails and
Signature: Mac and Cheese burger, Dawn of the Dead burger, Spiked milkshakes
A full-scale German beer hall in downtown Des Moines with 50 German beers on draft and over 100 in bottles, claimed as the largest German beer selection
Signature: Wienerschnitzel, Currywurst, Schweinshaxe
The Chinese-tiki pizza bar Des Moines made its own: crab rangoon pizza, General Tso's chicken topping, and conventional pies in a bar format.
Signature: Crab Rangoon pizza, General Tso's pizza, Tiki cocktails
A refined take on the American diner: crudo, agnolotti, beef cheek and smashed burgers in a room that feels intentional, precise and design-led.
Signature: CFD Burger, Hot Bird, Charcuterie plate
The closest full-service brewpub to downtown, reliable on Walnut Street since 2012; Ruthie Red Ale is the flagship and weekend brunch fills quickly.
Signature: Exile Burger with Bacon Jam, Pulled pork sandwich, Nashville chicken sandwich