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"For a late-ish casual dinner, check out A Dong Restaurant for “a wonderful Vietnamese refugee family story and restaurant,” and “of course” Nick’s, “an Iowa tenderloin joint.”" - Marguerite Imbert
Extensive Vietnamese menu, huge vegetarian selection, friendly service
1511 High St, Des Moines, IA 50309 Get directions
$10–20
Mexican restaurant · Des Moines
Heirloom corn tacos, gluten-free dishes, craft cocktails, vibrant atmosphere
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Gallery for international art, interior design, and artist support
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Warehouse-style brewery with diverse beers, dog-friendly patio
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Kid-friendly spot with playground, patio, and fire pit
11 Postcards
Southeast Asian restaurant · Des Moines
Laotian, Thai, Vietnamese cuisine with vegan options & tea
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Inventive Euro-Asian fusion with creative sushi & French dishes
Australian cafe serving Counter Culture coffee, smoothies, brunch
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Asian restaurant · Des Moines
Lao, Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese cuisines; lo mein, pho, curry
Chef-driven diner with farm-fresh comfort foods and creative seasonal plates