Check out one of these great places to eat during your next trip to Des Moines!

Using Google Reviews, we put together a list of the highest-rated restaurants, cafes, coffee shops, bakeries, delis, ice cream shops, and more in Des Moines, as well as surrounding cities. These are the eateries that have at least 100 reviews and a rating of 4.7-stars or higher on Google:

*Top-rated restaurants in cities surrounding Des Moines can be found at the end of the gallery*

The Highest-Rated Restaurants in Des Moines (UPDATED 2/4/26)

Gallery Credit: Courtlin

Top Restaurants in Surrounding Areas

Ankeny

Red Chillez Indian Cuisine
- 1701 SE Delaware Ave, Ankeny
- 4.9-star rating on Google (1,879 reviews)
Fun Chinese Cuisine
- 1875 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny
- 4.9-star rating on Google (323 reviews)
Nonna’s Pizza & Pasta
- 1802 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny
- 4.8-star rating on Google (699 reviews)
Porch Light Coffeehouse
- 417 SW 3rd St, Ankeny
- 4.8-star rating on Google (620 reviews)
Amigos Mexican Grill
- 502 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny
- 4.8-star rating on Google (379 reviews)
Spice Rasta Indian Grill & Bar
- 2010 SE Delaware Ave, Ankeny
- 4.8-star rating on Google (293 reviews)
Hernandez Mexican Bar And Grill
- 2010 SE Delaware Ave, Ankeny
- 4.8-star rating on Google (280 reviews)
Hawker's Kitchen
- 1975 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny
- 4.8-star rating on Google (235 reviews)
Mangos Gourmet Paletas
- 2005 SE Delaware Ave, Ankeny
- 4.8-star rating on Google (181 reviews)
Main Street Cafe & Bakery
- 2510 SW White Birch Dr, Ankeny
- 4.7-star rating on Google (2,055 reviews)
The Breakfast Club
- 1465 SW Park Square Dr, Ankeny
- 4.7-star rating on Google (1,177 reviews)
Curbin' Cuisine
- 1325 SW Oralabor Rd, Ankeny
- 4.7-star rating on Google (578 reviews)
The Outside Scoop
- 2410 SW White Birch Dr, Ankeny
- 4.7-star rating on Google (484 reviews)
Filet Steakhouse
- 1802 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny
- 4.7-star rating on Google (323 reviews)
Ankeny Cafe
- 310 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny
- 4.7-star rating on Google (321 reviews)

Clive

SweetDude Coffee & Café
- 9763 University Ave, Clive
- 4.9-star rating on Google (225 reviews)
Cosi Cucina Italian Grill
- 1975 NW 86th St, Clive
- 4.8-star rating on Google (1,622 reviews)
Izumi Sushi & Hibachi
- 1301 NW 114th St, Clive
- 4.7-star rating on Google (1,048 reviews)

Johnston

Saffron Indian Cuisine
- 8769 Northpark Dr, Johnston
- 4.9-star rating on Google (217 reviews)
Pico De Gallo
- 6110 NW 86th St, Johnston
- 4.8-star rating on Google (1,037 reviews)
Sushi a Go Go
- 5500 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston
- 4.8-star rating on Google (305 reviews)
Cajun Belle
- 5460 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston
- 4.8-star rating on Google (197 reviews)
Trostel's Greenbriar
- 5810 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston
- 4.7-star rating on Google (1,009 reviews)
Charlotte's Kitchen
- 6150 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston
- 4.7-star rating on Google (732 reviews)
Cheba Hut "Toasted" Subs
- 5260 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston
- 4.7-star rating on Google (303 reviews)

Norwalk

Mullets
- 1951 E 18th St, Norwalk
- 4.8-star rating on Google (292 reviews)
Wendy's Ice Cream Shop
- 1043 Sunset Dr, Norwalk
- 4.7-star rating on Google (339 reviews)

Pleasant Hill

Over the Top Ice Cream
- 955 NE 56th St, Pleasant Hill
- 4.7-star rating on Google (753 reviews)
Bubbies BBQ
- 1225 Copper Creek Dr, Pleasant Hill
- 4.7-star rating on Google (148 reviews)

Urbandale

MinGaLaBar Burmese Kitchen
- 8134 Douglas Ave, Urbandale
- 4.9-star rating on Google (322 reviews)
Tito's Lounge
- 3916 NW Urbandale Dr, Urbandale
- 4.7-star rating on Google (524 reviews)

Waukee

Hawaiian Bros Island Grill
- 1005 SE Alice's Rd, Waukee
- 4.8-star rating on Google (1,116 reviews)
Chikin Lickin
- 1196 SE University Ave, Waukee
- 4.8-star rating on Google (361 reviews)
The Coffeesmith
- 770 SE Alice's Rd, Waukee
- 4.7-star rating on Google (363 reviews)
Monterrey Express Mexican Kitchen
- 757 SE Alice's Rd, Waukee
- 4.7-star rating on Google (348 reviews)

West Des Moines

Persis Biryani Indian Grill
- 6925 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines
- 4.8-star rating on Google (2,857 reviews)
Mi Patria Ecuadorian Restaurant
- 1410 22nd St, West Des Moines
- 4.8-star rating on Google (1,353 reviews)
El Toreado Restaurant Bar & Grill
- 3751 EP True Pkwy, West Des Moines
- 4.8-star rating on Google (1,043 reviews)
Vietopia Asian Fusion
- 6920 EP True Pkwy, West Des Moines
- 4.8-star rating on Google (175 reviews)
KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
- 7105 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines
- 4.7-star rating on Google (1,420 reviews)
Chowrastha Indian Grill & Eatery
- 5910 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines
- 4.7-star rating on Google (1,213 reviews)
Irina's Steak & Seafood
- 650 S Prairie View Dr, West Des Moines
- 4.7-star rating on Google (1,177 reviews)
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
- 150 S Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines
- 4.7-star rating on Google (960 reviews)
Winchester Public House
- 224 5th St, West Des Moines
- 4.7-star rating on Google (395 reviews)
Big Acai Bowl
- 117 5th St, West Des Moines
- 4.7-star rating on Google (336 reviews)
Pho Viet Restaurant
- 5002 EP True Pkwy, West Des Moines
- 4.7-star rating on Google (256 reviews)
Mitzi's
- 206 5th St, West Des Moines
- 4.7-star rating on Google (200 reviews)