Mulberry Street Tavern

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.

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!

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 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 !

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!

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.

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

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.

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! :)

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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!

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!

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.

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.

What a terrific dining experience mostly due to our waiter Andre. He was friendly, informative and a pleasure to have as a waiter. The food was delicious. Our table had the duck, steaks and linguine. Everyone was pleased with their dinner selection. The pimento cheese and smoked salmon spreads for 6 of us were great starters with our pre dinner cocktails, the table conversation and the upbeat vibe inside the restaurant. The wine pairing Andre offered up was perfect with our dinners. We were not rushed in any way and had the most pleasant dinning experience in Des Moines as we celebrated our youngest son's graduation from Drake University! Thank you Mulberry Street Tavern and Andre!!

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.

What a gem in downtown Des Moines! I had the pork chop which was tender and very flavorful. The cocktails are first rate! Ambience galore and great service to boot! Come here!

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!!!

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.

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.

Just Don't! The server was great, a very nice girl, but everything else was horrible. It took about 20 minutes to get ice tea, another 10 minutes to get a cheese plate that was terrible. Salad was to have peas and asparagus... it literally looked like pieces of wood . Buratta was covered with pesto , basically looked covered in seaweed. Four tiny shrimp in shrimp cocktail. Dessert absolutely not worth the effort. Save your money, this is trying to be what it's not . Simple is best .

Alright, Dumb Moines Ohio is a ridiculous place full of ridiculous restaurants, but this place is special. My girlfriend took me here for my birthday, we split a tomahawk ribeye, it was cooked perfectly and tasted great. Our server, Robert, is the reason we loved this place so much. He's personable, attentive, and knowledgeable. I don't often recommend eating in this village ever since you people drove Proof out of town but Mulberry Street Tavern is a delightful experience.

The brunch menu is somewhat small but covers a lot of great staples so it still feels like there's enough options without being overwhelmed. Quiet and open restaurant . Highly recommend the breakfast burrito & latte !! Can't wait to go back.

Not sure what the hype is. Food is pretty mediocre and it takes forever to serve. The ambience is nice but quite pricey for the small portion serving. Btw restaurant is located at a pretty shady area with lots of homeless.