Mulberry Street Tavern

Went for Happy Hour and was pleasantly surprised by their options and prices. Loved the atmosphere - upscale bar with out high prices. Ordered the cheese curds and they were like nothing I've had before. The coating was very light & flaky and cheese was so good! Definitely going back for more.

Over the years, I don't believe I've ever had a bad experience here. Today was the first time I, or my friends had ever been there for brunch. Ironically, we all ordered the Western Skillet and all thought it was quite good.

We were in town for a performance and needed a place to eat beforehand. I made reservations for 11:15am. We were seated at 11:17. Bloody Mary’s were very good. However, we ordered our food shortly after arriving and did not receive our food until 12:20. Much too long. We had a performance to be at at 1:00. I ordered the meatloaf eggs Benedict with eggs poached hard. The first meal that came out had no meatloaf but the eggs were correct. She brought me back out another plate and the meatloaf was there, however the eggs were runny and the whole dish was cold. I ate it anyway because we didn’t have much time. Beware that the “side of bacon” that you order is 2 strips (laughable). Several in our party received burnt bacon. Biscuits and gravy were just ok. None of the food was seasoned well, and there was no salt and pepper at the table (why??). As you can see from the photo the biscuits and gravy are to come with runny eggs and it did not. The best part of the whole meal were the breakfast potatoes. One of us also ordered pancakes and those were good. All in all, food was under seasoned and cold. Took way too long to come out. The restaurant was also not busy when we arrived. I’m assuming this is a staffing issue that the food took so long. I think this restaurant has a lot of potential but as you can see from the reviews the experience tends to be extremely inconsistent.

I was so happy to have my friends join me for dinner!! <3 We were promptly seated upon arrival even though we were missing a member of our party. Our server was kind and enthusiastic, and able to provide great recommendations. We started with delicious drinkies and some small plates. The brussel sprouts had shisito peppers and banana peppers but it wasn’t a spicy dish like I was looking forward to. The sticky wings were soooo yummy I would definitely recommend those! As for the steak, I thought the fat cap was pretty intense but it was cooked perfectly. The bone marrow butter on top was salty yet to die for!! The scalloped potatoes were super oily though. No matter how much I mixed there was always a pool of oil on top so I didn’t really enjoy that. The dessert menu was dropped off for us, but it felt like our server kinda forgot about us because he did not come back for at least another 15 minutes. At that point we weren’t really sure that we wanted dessert anymore, but our server recommended the peanut butter pie and it was just alright. Overall, the vibes were good, the service was decent, and the food was just good.

Went for breakfast, which was good. Nothing to write home about. But not bad. Why they lost stars for me: Upon arrival, the hostess didn’t greet us and didn’t even Mae eye contact. Just grabbed the menus and said follow me. I’m not looking for a red carpet but like a hello would have sufficed. Waitress also appeared to be unhappy with being at work. Coffee cup stayed empty without offering to refill until our plates were empty and I laid my payment on the table. Then, as we left, the hostess was again silent. Not a thank you, no have a nice day. It was 9:30 on a Saturday morning with maybe 4 other tables so it’s not like they were slammed. No excuse really for poor service. Likely not to return.

I had so been looking forward to going and having brunch in their courtyard, after driving past it one day and seeing the trees. I waited weeks for a decent day. I was sadly disappointed. Even though it was humid out, I wanted to sit under the trees and not trapped indoors as one is here. Outside it turns out is where smokers are allowed. Even though we moved tables, I had to constantly breathe in disgusting smoke as a guy chain smoked 5-6 cigarettes. Where I come from this is not allowed, even an outdoor area is considered a public space and you aren’t allowed to smoke 200m from an entrance. This ruined the outdoor experience for me. When breakfast came, after paying extra for smoked salmon, we had expected beautiful ribbons of fish. Instead, what arrived on our avo toast, looked like and tasted like salmon out of a can, flaked onto the avo. For the price, this was daylight robbery. What a disappointment overall. We live so close and I was hoping this cute place would be a weekly outing, but alas, I’m very put off.

Went to Mulberry Street Tavern with some friends and had such a fun time! I rarely find myself at this side of downtown so it was nice to try something new. We got: • COSPLAY drink (N/A — cute presentation and super tasty) • Brussel sprouts • Sticky Wings (so delicious, loved them!) • NY strip x3 • Pot pie • Peanut Butter Pie I really liked my NY strip, I thought it was cooked just to my liking and I appreciated that it was already sliced for me. To be honest, I didn’t care for the scalloped potatoes. They came out nice and hot but they were just too oily for my liking. The broccolini was a good addition- I always like to have some type of vegetable with my meat. Service in the beginning was great, however towards the end it seemed so slow. By the end of the meal, we were left stranded for awhile after being given our dessert menu that we were hesitant to order it anymore. We ended up getting the peanut butter pie and it was OK. It was enough to fulfill my sweet tooth but it was pretty underwhelming in my opinion. I think I would return but would come back to trial more appetizers, drinks, and sides!

This place is great! The food is delicious. We went here 3 times 3 days in a row. Robert our waiter was fantastic as well! Overall a great experience

Ole lady and I came here on a drive by from Nebraska to Chi-Chi... This is how a restaurant is supposed to be / to operate. I am a professional at critiqueing places of eating & drinking. This place was completely professional from start to finish.. For realz... from the doorman/valet, to the hostess, to the bartenders/servers, to the maiter d, everything was completely on point. The atmosphere is clean, beautiful, bright & lively. I particularly love floor to ceiling windows where you can look outside, sip a nice cocktail, and watch the world go by... (see my review of "High Hat" in Nola baby for reference...) And now; on with the yelp review: the food & drink were simply exquisite. I had the meatloaf; ole gurl had a salad. special highlights to the bone marrow app which was delish!!! My highest & strongest possible yelp review.

Let me start by saying I have reviewed very few places less than 3 stars ... This review is coming from 2 separate visits The first time we went my fiance ordered 2 different meals that they "ran out of" by 7pm... okay fine! Didn't write a review for this but pretty odd to run out of 2 different meals by 7 pm! Also the waiter was definitely not friendly about it Today we went to brunch and I don't think I could name a single thing that went well other than their ranch! Every staff member I came into contact with was grumpy! Truly every single thing we ordered as a group of 4 came incorrectly! Like I said, I will commend the fries and ranch but it wasn't good enough to go back given the service! Pretty terrible experience, to the point where it was very funny by the end! So I guess if you need some entertainment, go for brunch!

Stayed at the hotel for work and came here for dinner / drinks. Service was great and so was the food! We shared a couple of apps: chicken livers, peach burrata salad, and garlic Brie cheese. The chicken livers were so delicious - love the sauce they came in. The squeezable garlic clove that came with the creamy Brie was perfect. For my main, i got the seared salmon. It was cooked perfectly and seasoned just right with salt & pepper. Drinks were also really solid, but the espresso martini was batched and a bit too sweet for my liking. Either way - solid tasty spot in Des Moines. It was packed for a Monday night!

Cool building & nice dining room. Had reservations & sat immediately. Drinks were good. I had a non alcoholic passion fruit drink & it was good. I had a Caesar salad & ricotta gnuki. Salad was good but gnuki amazing! Delicious sauce with mushrooms & the risotto gnudi which is like gnocchi. Was good. Wish I'd had a slice of bread to sop up that sauce. Hubby's 1/2 chicken was tender & flavorful. The white bean sauce was a nice accompaniment. Friends loved the short ribs. Others enjoyed the grilled meatloaf & salmon. Waiter was friendly. Nice place!

Loved this meal from start to finish. Gorgeous atmosphere; top notch service and execution by Connor, my server and the bartender. Delicious Korean meatballs, pork chop that was cooked to perfection and complemented by crisp wedge fries, a decadent creamed spinach, and a chimichurri aioli that was as delicious on the spuds as it was on the pork. The dessert?! I was stuffed and asked to take it home, but I ended up devouring this perfectly baked (yes, baked) cheesecake. Connor was the icing on the cake. Awesome to chat with, fascinating mixologist, kind to every single person with whom he interacted. Class act.

This burger was A+. Juicy, fresh, delicious, and balanced. Overall a great dish. The cessation sale was also good, fresh and great cheese on top. The restaurant was slow for lunch and a great place to work remote since it wasn't a busy spot. I bet it's great for dinner. They were short staffed but very polite and honest about it. Overall a great place and the burger is worth stopping in for !

The space was beautiful and gave the lounge an excellent vibe, and unfortunately the food and drink didn't live up to expectations. I had the Second Breakfast cocktail because the menu said it featured hibiscus. While it was beautiful, it tasted like lavender or a grape popsicle. We ordered oysters which were fine as well as the Buffalo Cauliflower Bites which were also fine.

Great service. Food was attempting to be something it was not. Salmon was good. Steak was pretty mid. Price tag matched the plating but not the taste.

This beautiful restaurant is attached to the Surety Hotel in downtown Des Moines. Bar seating, indoor and courtyard seating are dining options. The menu offers a variety of dishes with unique sauces. My mouth was watering just reading the menu, but let me tell you , when your waiter asks if you'd like to hear their recommendations you say YES! Andrae offered his top three and I'm glad he did because although the salmon was my choice, the mention of pasta made in house with risotto changed my mind. I ordered the short rib pappardelle and it was delicious. So much meat and the flavorings of the risotto and cheese sprinkles was perfection. Each bite literally melts in your mouth. The serving was so generous Andrae packed up half for leftovers. My husband had the smash burger- two burgers with heaping condiments in a potato bun. The accompanying French fries were so light and flavorful- perfect amount of salt and frying. I enjoyed a very nice white wine and my husband chose from a nice selection of draught beers. A perfect date night dinner in an elegant setting, with friendly and attentive service and outstanding meals- MST for the win!

Great food. We all loved our meal. Not so much the service...not sure if the waiter was not "capable" or if he had too man6 tables, however, asking for another glass of wine twice in 20 minutes and waiting for salad that sat on the counter for 10 minutes and no water pitcher refill. However, we'll go back and hope for better service, next time.

4.25* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 3* Service: 4* 03/02/2024 This place has been on my Want to Go list for a while and we got a chance to go when friends from Lake Geneva were visiting. We had reservations, parked in a nearby parking ramp and were impressed with the exterior of the building as we walked up to it (see pictures). The unique decor continued once inside (see picture of the blinged-out racoon near the welcome desk) and we were immediately seated at a table with a nice street view (see picture). We started with drinks and an order of Brussel Sprouts (see picture) - they were smothered in a rich sauce and tasted heavenly. My wife and I decided to splurge, but weren't that hungry - so shared a Ribeye (see picture). It was cooked to perfection as we ordered it (medium rare) and was tender and flavorful. Our friends ordered the Hanger Steak (see picture) and Smoked Mushroom (see picture) and they said they loved them and would recommend both. We did take a look at the Dessert Menu (see picture) and while several of them looked fantastic, we were just too full to order dessert. The menu was a bit above average price-wise and if you've read my reviews, I really struggle with the 3% 'cc recovery fee' which they also add (hey, handling cash isn't free and can shrink) - so can't go above a 3 on Value. If you found this review helpful, please show your appreciation with a Like or a Follow. Photos copyright: happyhourdesmoines.com & thefoodanddrinkguy.com

Atmosphere: Mulberry has a laid back but exudes luxury. It feels like an exclusive dinning experience. Service: The service was great. My server made the best recommendations for food and mocktails. Food: I tried the French Onion Soup, Rosemary Fries, and the Half Chicken. Everything was delicious with great flavor. The skin on the chicken had a nice little crisp which elevated the flavor. Pricing: The pricing was above average but not too bad. Location: Mulberry Street Tavern is a hidden gem located inside the Surety Hotel. Parking is not the best but there is street parking and nearby parking garages.

We stayed at the hotel this is in, so we stopped in for a couple of drinks before dinner. The bartender was fun and helpful with the drinks we wanted to try. He even shared a tip for keeping mint fresh for drinks that we'll be using at home! We definitely wish we would have been there another night to try dinner. The menu looked amazing!! Hope to come back someday

Super excited to experience this restaurant inside our hotel. Had a reservation and were taken to table with a fun city view right away. Waiter was top-notch; attentive, on time, kind, and low key. The meal styarted with an old fashion and dirty martini, both delicious. The 2 appetizers were the roast garlic and then Brussels sprouts... the roasted garlic with tomato chutney was yummy, but the brake sprouts were NOT good at all (they were tough and you costly hrdley cut them due to the thick stock and the sauce was not pleasant). We each ordered a meal and planned to share, however the NY strip steak was fatty and had a lot of grizzle, so we ate the meatloaf. It appears they are trying to make fancy food for fancy food prices... when you should just order the meatloaf and smash burger with a salad and call it a day. Again, atmosphere, service, open window vibe, and yummy drinks... that's the good stuff.

Mannnnn this was one of the best burgers I've had in a long time!! Very very good!!! They only had one waitress and she was great but she was definitely struggling to keep up with the amount of people that were in there for lunch. They also didn't have a bar tender so you were only able to get wine.

We had a reservation for 5 on a Sunday at 8PM -- was seated within 5min! Ambiance was semi lively for a Sunday, our server was great and the food was even better. I had the New York Strip, but I definitely prefer a good ribeye. I would say the best dish on our table was the Ricotta Gnudi

Ordered a wedge salad to go for a family member who was at the bedside of someone in the hospital at Christmas. While she said it was tasty, she was disappointed in how small it was, considering the price ($16). The ambiance seemed good, drink I ordered while waiting was good, but was expecting more than just a side salad for that price.

Truly one of my favorite spots in Des Moines! I will always find an excuse to go as a lil treat to myself. Last time I went was for my birthday and my friends & I ordered the scotcheroos for dessert and despite the order coming with three the waiter gave us a fourth one for free so everyone in our group could have a full one! :)

I want to start off by saying, the food was delicious and had beautiful plating. The SERVICE was poor and the experience with the kitchen was the problem. Sunday (6/1) My husband and I were celebrating our 1 year wedding anniversary and planned to go see Josh Johnson at Hoyt Sherman after dinner. (7:30pm and 4 minutes away) we had arrived at 5:45pm (we had a reservation at 5:30pm but were running late due to babysitter) when we arrived there was 2 other tables that were occupied, I don't know how many were outside but there were three weighting staff. Our waitress was attentive until we got our starters and shared plate. After ordering our main we received our starters and shared plate 10 minutes later. She took our plates and we sat there for 2 minutes waiting for our mains. She then didn't come by until we basically flagged her down. We asked her "Will we be getting our mains soon?" Only to be told "Uh I don't know. Let me check." We literally hear "Steak in 10" from the kitchen staff. When she comes back we said we will have to take them To-Go since we have a comedy show. (At this point it's 7:00pm) She then goes on to sham us and tell us we should have planned to be at a "fine dining" restaurant for 2 hours. In a FULL RESTAURANT I would understand, but MA'AM there are two other tables here. I know how long a medium rare steak takes to cook. You clearly didn't put it in or they messed up in the kitchen. After 10 more minutes we still haven't gotten our food so I told my husband to go grab the car so we can just leave after it's done. Right after he left there was a woman (wasn't even a waitress, she was in jeans and a tshirt) putting some of our food in a bag. We are sat not even 3 yards away from the kitchen, and I hear "Oh, we don't have any Togo silverware." And in response the head chef (I'm assuming this because he was in a full black chef garb) says "They can eat it with their fucking hands for all I care." Fair to say, the food was good but the TREATMENT of paying customers was GARBAGE and not worth going back. My husband still tipped her 20%, because he's too nice. And lucky for you guys, Josh Johnson saved our anniversary date.

Wow!!! Wow! This was so delicious! 1. Atmosphere! We had a great server Andre and the service was excellent. He was very entertaining. 2. Food! Ohhh the food. I mean cornucopia of flavor! Hands down, best meal I ever had in Des Moines. 3. Trout was beyond good. Salmon was flaky.

We went here for a Winefest event (a local nonprofit that celebrates food, wine, and doing good in the community), it was a three course meal with wine pairings for each course. We had french onion soup and the grilled romaine salad to start. The french onion soup was okay but had a lot of cheese covering the top of it and the grilled romaine salad had a strong anchovie flavor. For our main course, we had the brook trout, the grilled culotte steak, and fries. The brook trout was absolutely phenomenal, it was large, and had great flavor. The steak was cooked well and had good flavor. For dessert, we had the chocolate cheesecake and the nutmeg cake donut. Highly recommend the nutmeg cake donut! Overall a great experience, really enjoyed the ambiance, and look forward to going back and ordering off their regular menu.

Enjoyed breakfast. Shakshuka was great. Good flavored bacon but I wish it was more crispy. Potatoes were great. Sourdough was great and not bitter.

I really wanted to like Mulberry Street Tavern more. The ambiance was very fancy and dark aesthetic. And our service was truly amazing. However, I had some grips about almost everything we ordered and the price did not match the quality. We started with the chefs choice board which is $36 for an okay portion but there's definitely other places I would recommend getting a board before this one. The extra dirty martini I got wasn't very cold, tasted okay of vermouth, and only one olive. We ordered oysters that do not come with the usual dressings and already had some weird cucumber mix on it. Usually the vinegar/shallots and other sauces come on the side. Finally the steak frites would have been good except the steak was extremely chewy and had no flavoring on it. I'm all for a fresh, local steak but it needs proper seasoning. Two of the table members got the burger and this was very good. My friend also said the cauliflower steak was good. Truly I can't justify the price to eat here and would only come back to get a non-cocktail drink before eating somewhere else. I would also consider trying their bunch.

Nice ambiance, good service, tasty meals. I tried the meatloaf Benedict and later the 1/2 roasted chicken.

Mulberry is located within The Surity Hotel. The hotel is beautiful. The Mulberry Tavern is also a very nicely appointed restaurant. It's not fine dining, yet is a step above bar food. We brought a party of 12. Our server was pretty decent. He had a fun sense of humor. We were there on a Saturday morning and we had the Tavern to ourselves. I'd say the food service was fairly slow. I did have the world's worst Bloody Mary. It was pretty much tomato juice and no celery, shrimp, olive, etc in a little juice glass for 15 bucks. I ordered what looked to be a good burger, and when it arrived it was a "smash burger", which I am not a fan of. I feel like smash burgers are made by people who actually don't know how to grill an excellent burger. They do have a beautiful outdoor garden eating area. I really thought it would be much better. Live and learn.

Shit, food was cold by the time we got it and food tasted terrible We had a reservation and they didn't sit us for another 30 mins

OMG! Best experience ever and the food was amazing. Our server Robert is the best server ever. We had for drinks Second Breakfast and old fashion, we started with their charcuterie board, and for our entree we had the burger, which was the best burger ever, and the seasonal pot pie which was delicious. We then finished with their donuts dessert that was delicious. What an amazing time we had!

We had a great summer-centric dinner here: Ricotta gnudi with oyster mushrooms and a dreamy sauce. (Would totally attempt to recreate.) Brussel sprout carbonara, which was mind-bendingly good: proof that carbonara sauce can make everything delicious, but also that crispy fried veggies are the best veggies (ok ok not always). Beef and veggie curry pot pie and side salad with pickled shaved onions was *chef's kiss* -- creative and craveable. And burrata with tomatoes, basil, micro greens, and a fire roasted baguette. Yummy. Plus great (light) drinks, a primo spot near the kitchen so we could preview what all was going out, and quirky decor like a bedazzled raccoon. We had great service and the space was beautiful. Would totally go again, especially to see how they change their menu for the patio or seasonally!

V cute and boujee location! It is inside the hotel and they have a glittery raccoon! A little pricey, definitely boujee. My friend and I came in for drinks and to split appetizers together and honestly that made a meal for each of us. Staff was incredibly friendly especially when I told them it was my first time visiting. I need to try their brunch. It's a cute kinda fancy date location or a new place to try with getting drinks and appetizers.

Ambiance a+ Design was a+ Menu options a+ Service c- there wasn't a lot of people in the restaurant and it took a very long time to receive our beverages, food Food d- *to be specific I had the eggs Benedict and added smoked salmon, eggs weren't poached and they ran out of smoked salmon and improvised without telling me- I would have ordered something else. *husband had a burger that was well done- waitress didn't ask for how he would like it cooked *kids breakfast was fine *sister ordered blueberry pancakes and said they were very good I was so sad as soon as many people have recommended, but didn't love.

A group of 4 of us had a night out starting in the lobby bar. We initially found a cozy seating area on the edge of the lobby, but abandoned that quickly for seats near the fireplace, as every time someone came in the front doors we were reminded it was the middle of winter! The server came over right away and got our drink orders. Drinks came out in a reasonable time and were well made, and we ordered a hummus appetizer, which was also good, but you may need to ask for a bit more flatbread, as we did. After drinks, we went over to the restaurant for our reservation, and were taken to a nice booth by the windows. Our server came over and talked us through the menu and we got some wine from their good selection and ordered our meals. On to the food... The best items were the Brussels Sprouts and the Herbed Fries. The Brussels Sprouts were perfectly cooked, with a very tasty sauce. The fries were crisp and delicious with a tasty garlic aioli. The entrees were also good, but slightly less distinctive. I had the Pappardelle Pasta. The pasta itself was fresh and nicely cooked. the duck ragu was good, and complimented the pasta well. A couple of the diners at our table got the half chicken, which was a nice-sized portion (1/2 chicken can sound a bit daunting!). They both enjoyed it; they weren't as wowed as some of the other reviewers, but it was good. The other diner got the salmon. She enjoyed it, but the middle was very, very rare, which was OK for her, but would have been too sushi-like for me. Service was very good - relaxed, but attentive. Our water bottle was restocked a few times, and our server stopped by frequently. It is a nice setting with a variety of seating areas from the lobby bar to the restaurant bar to the various dining areas.

My partner and I went to MST on New Years Eve. They were accommodating on getting us a table and getting us in. However, the fact that it was a four course meal for the evening wasn't communicated when we made a reservation. So, we decided to treat ourselves once we were sat, but it would've been nice to know. The prices were not too expensive for that type of experience, but you know--it just costs more than a regular dining experience. Anyway-- I'll say the food was very good. I'm writing this after the fact and it was a curated menu, so I won't be able to speak course by course on this-- but we enjoyed everything that was served. Everything was delicious, honestly. Presentation was very nice. And the atmosphere is inviting; it's instagram worthy as the kids say but it's also comfortable and welcoming. There were a couple of things awry, though. One, I found a hair in my second course (halfway through eating it). It was... Pretty gross. I'm not one to make a big scene, things happen, and they replaced the dish right away but it definitely put a dent in my dining experience. I had to try not to think about it; I'm the type who can be completely put off of eating by that. The other thing is, not only us, but another table had to get up to get silverware. The first set was taken with the first course, so it was not a four course table setting (I made sure to keep my fork, but my partner didn't so had to get one). Also, we might've gotten more drinks but they seemed like an afterthought; I stared at my Prosecco on the bar for a decent time and thought about going to grab it too-- just didn't know for sure it was mine. It did not seem like they were slammed or understaffed, but that's an outside perspective. Our server was very cordial, though. He seemed like he was stressed a little bit, but he was very nice. Both my partner and I were impressed by one stylish worker in a marigold suit and red shoes... Didn't want to interrupt her, but paying the compliment in hindsight. Staff were generally dressed very nicely (but not in a uniform) and I always appreciate that. I enjoy when people are able to show their own flare. I felt underdressed, myself, on the occasion, haha. But, also, the place is welcoming of all. That's the NYE experience. We've been there before. One time, we showed up before dinner was being served and were seated at the bar. The bartender made us special drinks ( I think there was one with whipped egg that I still think about that was his own creation), he talked to us about his tastes/interests, gave good suggestions and seemed to really enjoy mixology. So, that experience was very positive. Ten out ten on that day. Overall, would go again. Just think that maybe there was a little bit of a struggle through the NYE curated menu event.

I usually review places when I feel frustrated. So I've decided to go and review places that were absolutely 10/10. This place was incredible. The vibe was immaculate and the food was perfect. The staff were all really nice and friendly. Great place.

Mulberry Street Tavern is a contemporary American style dining option located in downtown Des Moines. Nestled just inside a popular hotel, this fine ding option offers a good variety of American style cuisine. The lights are dimmed and the decor sets a romantic, upscale ambiance. We visited for my birthday dinner, a group of 5. We made reservations ahead of time which I highly encourage when you can especially in the current times. We did have to wait about 5-10 minutes after our reservation time to be seated. Once we were seated, our waiter greeted us in a timely manner offering water and requests of refreshments. This is where the establishment loses a star - the time it took to receive a beverage was discouraging. One of the individuals in our party asked for a brew when his entrée was served, and he didn't get it until his plate was cleared. Not ideal when you wish to enjoy your drink with your meal. He nearly forgot he ordered it until it showed up in front of him. Overall, I understand the goal of creating a fine dining experience, but I think there is something to be said about timely deliver of a beverage. The meal, that's quite different. Let's chat about the food. We ordered a Cheese Charcuterie, Ricotta Gnudi, French Onion Soup, several entrees and two sides. Everything was timed as expected for a fine dining establishment except the sides. The side dishes were served before we received our entrees. Quite odd in my dining experiences. By the time we got out entrees, I don't think anyone was actually hungry. Portions were well sized for all meals, nothing over the top. The mac n cheese and Brussel sprouts were favorites at the table as well as the French onion soup. I would encourage you to reserve a table ahead of time, plan for a two hour meal time, and come with an appetite. This is a fine dining experience, so expect prices to reflect that goal.

The food here is very good and the ambience is very pleasant and quiet. They have some different foods on the menu which I think anybody would really enjoy it. The variety is excellent, although it's not an extensive menu. The ambience was pleasant and was not noisy.

Enjoyed the ambiance. Wait staff, very professional. The Ricotta Gnudi was delicious. Thanksgiving plate was pretty good but like warm, no stuffing. French onion soup was just ok as well. Nice to get out. Truly enjoyed bringing our after dinner drink out to the lobby and sitting near the Christmas tree.

This place was crap. Don't waste your time or money here. Service was horrible. First they weren't even that busy on a Thursday. And the host asked if we had reservations. We were a party of 5. Travel nurses, just finished a 12 hour shift wanted a good meal FROM CALIFORNIA. The host had to go walk over to some guy to ask if we could be seated then told it was a 15 minute wait. Fine we waited. Not sure what we waited for because we got seated in the corner where 3 tables were pushed together. Fine whatever. That was our first flag. 2nd flag, the waitress said she was going to take our orders and we told her you know we are really hungry and since we waited to be seated 15 minutes we already knew what we wanted. Didn't matter she rudely interrupted my coworker in the middle of a drink order and walked away just saying "I'll be right back". We watched her talk to 2 other tables help them with their check and check on another table. Like wtf. So I asked her are you busy? Are you the only waiter? And she said "no I just figured you guys weren't ready" OH WOW. That was 2nd flag. Trying to be positive super tired and just wanted to eat we waited patiently. Nevertheless the food took long, the drinks were over priced and over filled with ice. I even ordered a virgin daiquiri and you guys are going to charge me same price for regular alcohol drink w/o the alcohol? Oh that's interesting because I'm pregnant I can't have alcohol. So I ended up paying for an overpriced koolaid. Wasn't even slush just drink mix which tasted like a crystal light package drink. The chicken the waitress recommended was not even that good. She said "I drove through blizzards to get this chicken it's that good". Well that's a joke. She didn't even offer if I wanted something else. She just tried to offer different sauces to pour over. No thanks. Never asked us how our drinks were and we wanted more... we had to flag down the server a few times. The service is horrible. The food is bland. And this place was a waste of money. Don't even bother going here. If I could give negative stars I would. Worst customer service ever. People who are rating this more than 3 stars CLEARLY have never had good service or good food come to California they will treat you better!

Super cute spot downtown for fancy drinks with friends. Loved our server, funny and friendly. All the cocktails on the menu were great and they make a great dirty martini. Next time I'll have to come for dinner!

We ate here for the first time the other night and it was really good! Our waiter was awesome as well! We tried about everything! Chefs board was my favorite, they make their own in house mustard and a shallot jam that was so good! I wouldn't recommend the steak tartare. Bruschetta was decent. Nice juicy shrimp for the shrimp cocktail. I had the halibut that I probably wouldn't get again, the fish was cooked just right but the crust on top with capers was extremely salty. The chicken was delicious! And the pot pie was good, but it's more a thing you try once and probably not again type food? The curry is strong in it but like I said it was good. We got all the sides! Green beans good, Mac n cheese good, cornbread was not what we were expecting (more a soggy dish with good flavor) not your normal cornbread, and the fries were fries! The menu changes periodically as well so that is a plus to be able to try different things once in awhile. Atmosphere was a good vibe and good drinks! Def will be back for another date night!

We came back as part of my wife's birthday celebration (I spread it out over a week). They treated us just as well as last time. We loved most of what we tried this time. Though, the gnuddi fell a bit short. It was less buttery or more vinegar/garlic this time. Almost like the mushroom retained too much pickling or something. However, we never thought we'd gush so much about a salad and that was our favorite part of the shared meal together. They also now have a zero proof cocktail option on the menu and my wife loved it. Thanks for yet another night of great service, MST!

Delicious dinner here! Service is a little stretched and slow but always with a smile and they really look after you so just don't be impatient! Food is fab - very strong cooking capabilities and flavor combinations that are nothing too stretching. Also a strong bar team. Recommend for a date, business dinner, get together with friends. Only wish they would put salt and pepper on the table.

The food is fantastic! Also the hotel is the best. Great lounge area. Pool table and bar are top notch! We like it so much that we stay there twice. We also have all our meal there. Food is fresh and tasty. Our waitress Andre was phenomenal. Also the coffee bar girl! We will definitely come back.

Your review of Mulberry Street Tavern 2020-12-04 08:54:52 Now after several visits since the hotel opened, I don't think I've ever been more impressed w/ a hospitality-focused property. (Or a staff & manager!) From the cozy yet chic front lobby (which could not be more perfect for a selfie/social media; LOL) to the simplicity & elegance of the hotel suites, to the Epicurean-lovers menu's in the Mulberry Street Tavern restaurant, well, the ambience is five-star, & the service staff is more than efficient and truly happy to be there. Along w/a dream management team and Five-star Chef that truly know what they are doing & have honestly raised the bar for Iowa hospitality. I can't wait to go back again!!!

Food was exceptionally delicious and enjoyed the service and ambiance. Really food was mouth watering! Highly recommend:) thank you for the experience!

First of all this restaurant/hotel Des Moines has to offer, it is visually stunning! Second the customer service Top Knotch! I had a small birthday dinner for 3 and although there were small misshapen I still give them a 5 star reviews base off how quickly they respond to correct the situation and how it was handled, experience, taste, customer service, quality. Now for the food, it was so good I didn't even get pictures for a snack we had Scotch Egg its a must try, very different unique comes with a little salad, main course we had butchers steak, very good the seak has a smokey favor to it that I not used too, but it was done so well and the meat quality was great, fries were great. Drinks, papa's planet was refreshing not to sweet, don't let the black peper fool you, From the Monks so freaking good! I can't wait to come back and try out more from the meun and maybe get a picture or 2 in lol.

We enjoyed hot drinks on the patio by the fire, the ricotta gnudi, the carbonara Brussel sprouts, the pork chop, the salmon, and the pappardelle. Everything was fabulous and we highly recommend it. From the moment we saw the bedazzled raccoon, we knew we were in the right place!

Really really wished we could have rated this one higher, and we will also take responsibility for not bringing up concerns while there. Service was impeccable, we sat at the bar and were able to banter with the bartender about drinks and options available. Our downfall came with the Chefs Cut for Two. For the price we expected the steak to come out perfect and it was far from. We ordered medium rare and it came out practically blue in the center. Before slicing the chef / manager had walked the steak out and it looked beautifully prepared but once sliced it was clear it was way under. We are the outer slices and tossed the rest. Definitely going to give this place a second chance though will probably pass on the chefs steak next time.

This is one of Des Moines hotter new restaurants with a vibrant atmosphere that feels like it belongs in a bigger city. Excellent shakshuka for brunch; begniets were dissapointing. Professional, personable service and surprisingly inexpensive. Will definitely return.

I just had one of the best hamburgers I've ever had in a restaurant. After driving 900 miles today, I wasn't expecting much - I wasn't expecting anything. I just needed a good meal, a good drink and a good night's sleep. Instead, I got a terrific salad, some fantastic oysters and the best damn hamburger I've had in a LONG LONG time. Easily top five. Great flavor, great beef, great condiments, great bun, great pickles, great service. Well done! Get the burger. Frankly, I wish I had added bacon. WFT was I thinking? Spectacular. Just a damn fine meal, completely unexpected, with a fantastic cocktail to boot. Unbelievable and unexpected.