The Deadly Dirge of Des Moines Ghost Tour
Uncover the eerie secrets of Des Moines with our captivating ghost tour, where you'll wander through the city's most haunted and historic sites under the cover of night.
Table 128 is a new american restaurant in Downtown, Des Moines.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Signature dishes: Iowa pork shoulder steak, Faroe Island salmon, Beluga lentil barbacoa
Uncover the eerie secrets of Des Moines with our captivating ghost tour, where you'll wander through the city's most haunted and historic sites under the cover of night.
Address: 220 SW 9th St Ste 120, Des Moines, IA 50309
Downtown Des Moines' Southern comfort destination pairs fried chicken, jambalaya and Southern fried catfish with an extensive brown-liquor selection.
Signature: Buttermilk fried chicken, Chicken and waffles, Shrimp and grits
Award-winning restaurateur Tony Lemmo's Aposto occupies a historic 1880 Victorian mansion on 18th Street, with herbs grown on site feeding the kitchen.
Signature: Handmade pasta, Seasonal garden herbs
Downtown Des Moines' Southern comfort destination pairs fried chicken, jambalaya and Southern fried catfish with an extensive brown-liquor selection.
Signature: Buttermilk fried chicken, Chicken and waffles, Shrimp and grits
A Beaverdale neighbourhood favourite since 1997, Flying Mango started as a catering operation and farmers market stall before settling into its Hickman
Signature: Memphis-style ribs, Smoked brisket, Red beans and rice
A Des Moines institution since 1947, Tursi's Latin King operates from a country-villa building on Hubbell Avenue and serves the classic Italian-American
Signature: Spaghetti with house red sauce, Chicken parmigiana, Steak de burgo
The canonical address in Des Moines for steak de burgo: a 6 oz filet in roasted garlic, basil, oregano and rich cream sauce ($44 at dinner).
Signature: Steak de burgo, Filet mignon, Veal Sinatra
Competition BBQ team turned brick-and-mortar champion with 200+ competition awards. The pulled pork and brisket plate are the benchmarks; four sauce styles.
Signature: Beef brisket, St. Louis-style ribs, Burnt ends
Award-winning restaurateur Tony Lemmo's Aposto occupies a historic 1880 Victorian mansion on 18th Street, with herbs grown on site feeding the kitchen.
Signature: Handmade pasta, Seasonal garden herbs