Nick's
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Nick's

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Classic Iowa tenderloin joint with huge onion rings

cheese curds
tenderloin sandwich
casual dinner
iowa tenderloin
affordable food
big poppers
chili cheese loin
authentic grinder
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1106 Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315 Get directions

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1106 Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315 Get directions

+1 515 777 2759
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Where Chefs Go: Des Moines, Iowa

"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

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Nick's

Matthew S.

Google
I like to try pork tenderloins when eating at a new restaurant and this place will not disappoint. Thick and juicy with not to much breading. The mushrooms are huge and awesome, definitely not all breading. The poppers and onion rings are to die for and the home chips aren't to bad either. Will be back again for sure.

Richard K.

Google
The wife and I went here for lunch. We both had the Queen tenderloin (which was plenty - the wife took some home). I had the cheese curds on the side and she had fries. The tenderloins were big and juice with a good flavor. Although, it tasted like the oil used was maybe a little old. The cheese curds had a good flavor and paired well with the side of ranch (mid-westerner). The fries were hot but maybe slightly underdone. I'm being very picky. We would go back and try it again.

Meghan S.

Google
The food here is excellent and very affordable! I had the queen tenderloin topped with marinara and mozzarella with a side of fries. My coworker got the absolutely huge poppers. It was so good! I'll definitely be dining there again.

Brett R.

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There's a reason Nick's is known for the best tenderloin in Iowa. Get the Queen if you're by yourself or get the King Bacon and Swiss to share with a hungry friend. Cheese curds or onion rings are a must as well. Enjoy!

Kamilia

Google
I was craving an authentic grinder from my youth. It was ok. It came in a little short of flavor. The sauce was not robust nor was it that heavy burgundy color that showed it was simmered for hours, I didn't see the fennel seeds nor was there a beef mixture as it tasted solely lik sausage alone, however, the product size was great for the price.

Bigtruck4x4

Google
Great thick cut fresh Tenderloins! Bring your appetite if you order the King size. And if you like big Onion rings you will love these, they are huge! The picture is the Chili cheese loin.

Laurie M.

Google
Best place ever for a good old Iowa pork tenderloin. A must stop on all my trips back !

B F.

Google
wow, a real classic. had to check it out and food was outstanding. place is a bit "rustic" and fun, Very local, filled with neighbors. hidden gem. we will be back,