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Old Jun 11th, 2003, 03:11 PM
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Des moines restaurant

We will be traveling to Des moines at the time of our 25th anniversary. Can anyone recommend a nice restaurant there?
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Annie
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Old Jun 11th, 2003, 04:52 PM
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More for topping than anything else. I like the Latin King just east of downtown. It has great Italian food though I'm not sure it has a 25th anniversary ambiance.

Maybe someone can recommend one in West Des Moines in the suburbs.
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Old Jun 11th, 2003, 06:00 PM
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Chicago Speakeasy
1520 Euclid Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515)243-3141

Iowa Beef Steak House
1201 E Euclid Ave
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515)262-1138

Noah's Ark Restaurant
2400 Ingersoll Ave
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515)288-2246

Raccoon River Brewing Co
200 10th St
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515)283-1941

Although been a few years since I lived in Des Moines and didn't go out for a nice romantic dinner as a teen. Here are some that I remember that had good decent food. Maybe not the best anniversary restaurants but a start.
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Old Jun 12th, 2003, 08:39 AM
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The Machine Shed is a good choice if you don't need candlelight and music. They have a good reputation and a big menu to choose from including steak. Their web site tells more about it and has menus to look at: www.machineshed.com/desmoines
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With all respect, the Machine Shed is not what I would consider or recomend for a 25th anniversary or special occasion.

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Depends on what you want - here are some ideas -
for steak and such:801 Steak and Chop House downtown - spendy, but very nice

for seafood: Splash also downtown, also quite spendy

Italian: Cosi Cucina in Urbandale

French: Chat Noir near Drake

Check to see if these places are in existance, as I too haven'tlived in Des Moines for years.
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Old Jul 20th, 2003, 05:10 AM
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Congratulations on celebrating 25 years together! When is your anniversary and how many people will be attending the celebration? I live in Des Moines, so if it hasn't passed by already, I would suggest these restaurants that are good for special occasions: Latin King (on the east side), 801 Steak & Chop (downtown), Splash (downtown), Sage (in Windsor Heights), Nick's (in West Des Moines) and Jimmy's American Cafe (in West Des Moines, ask for the party room). Enjoy!
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ttt

for whoever wishes/dreams that there were in Des Moines on this exciting evening.
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