Name: HoQ
Address: 303 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309, Des Moines, US
Telephone: +1 515 244 1213
Price range: $$

What to order at HoQ

Signature dishes: Seasonal farm-to-table tasting plates, Local Iowa protein dishes

CuisineNew American

Price$$

Neighborhoodeast-village

HoursTue-Thu 17:00-21:00; Fri-Sat 17:00-22:00; closed Sun-Mon

Phone+1 515 244 1213

Last verified2026-06-26

Signature dishes: Seasonal farm-to-table tasting plates, Local Iowa protein dishes

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Location

Address: 303 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309

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