Des Moines

Best American Restaurants in Des Moines

Looking for the best American restaurants in Des Moines? We've gathered 51 spots serving American food in Des Moines, ranked by real diner reviews and ratings. Browse photos, check menus, and request a free reservation — all in one place. Updated June 2026.

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Best American Restaurants in Des Moines

Simon's

Olympus Grille

Skip's

Portermill

Smitty's Tenderloin Shop

Perkins Restaurant and Bakery

Village Inn Restaurants

Cozy Cafe

Applebee's

Applebee's

American Legion Post #731

Mullets

Table 128

Cub Club

RoCA

Legends American Grill

Vibes Kitchen & Bar

Proudfoot & Bird

Proof Restaurant

Hole In The Wall

Local Yocals Farmhouse

BOS Contemporary Midwest Cuisine

The Cheese Bar

The Home Plate Diner

Iowa Pork Producers Grab Stand

Diamond Jack's

United Methodist Church

Genevieve's Grill

Quinton's Bar & Deli

Alba Restaurant

Buzzard Billy's

HoQ Restaurant

Mr Bibbs Tenderloin

Eastside Grill

Hilltop Restaraunt

The Real Chicago Style Food Truck

Joppa Experience

Chef's Kitchen

J. Benjamin's

Tally's Restaurant

Applebee's

F&O's

Cozy Café

Chuck's Restaurant

Lachele's Fine Foods + The Fitz

The Home Plate Diner

Two Rivers Frybread Kitchen

Momma Moodys Grinders