Where to Eat if You’re Going to a Concert at Wells Fargo Arena
Heading to an event at Wells Fargo Arena or the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines? We've got you covered! We put together a list of restaurants within walking distance (15 minutes) of the venues that are open for dinner and have a Google rating of 4-stars or higher. Here are some of your options:
Where to Eat if You're Going to a Concert at Wells Fargo Arena
Heading to an event at Wells Fargo Arena or the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines? We've got you covered! We put together a list of restaurants within walking distance (15 minutes) of the venues that are open for dinner and have a Google rating of 4-stars or higher. Here are some of your options:
- 801 Chophouse - 801 Grand Ave, Des Moines
- 12-minute walk
- Hours
- Monday through Saturday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Sunday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- 4.7-star rating on Google
- Bar Nico - 428 E Locust St, Des Moines
- 14-minute walk
- Hours
- Tuesday through Thursday from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Friday & Saturday from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Sunday from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- 4.7-star rating on Google
- Blue Sushi Sake Grill - 316 Court Ave, Des Moines
- 10-minute walk
- Hours
- Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Sunday from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- 4.5-star rating on Google
- Buzzard Billy’s - 615 3rd St, Des Moines
- 2-minute walk
- Hours
- Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Friday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- 4.4-star rating on Google
- Ceviche Bar - 223 E Walnut St, Des Moines
- 13-minute walk
- Hours
- Monday & Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Wednesday & Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.
- Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
- Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- 4.4-star rating on Google
- Clyde's Fine Diner - 111 E Grand Ave, Des Moines
- 9-minute walk
- Hours
- Tuesday & Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Thursday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- 4.6-star rating on Google
- Coda Lounge - 401 Locust St, Des Moines
- 7-minute walk
- Open daily from 3 p.m. to 12 a.m.
- 4.3-star rating on Google
- Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Company - 309 Court Ave, Des Moines
- 9-minute walk
- Hours
- Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Friday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Sunday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- 4.4-star rating on Google
- El Bait Shop/High Life Lounge - 200 SW 2nd St, Des Moines
- 13-minute walk
- Hours
- Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.
- 4.6-star rating on Google
- Fong's Pizza - 223 4th St, Des Moines
- 9-minute walk
- Hours
- Sunday through Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.
- Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
- Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 a.m.
- 4.5-star rating on Google
- Franka Pizzeria - 111 E Grand Ave, Des Moines
- 9-minute walk
- Hours
- Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- 4.3-star rating on Google
- Fresko
- 14-minute walk
- Hours
- Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Friday from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- 4.6-star rating on Google
- Hessen Haus
- 12-minute walk
- Kitchen Hours
- Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- 4.6-star rating on Google
- The Iowa Taproom - 215 E 3rd St, Des Moines
- 14-minute walk
- Kitchen Hours
- Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Monday through Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Thursday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- 4.6-star rating on Google
- Miyabi 9 - 512 East Grand Ave, Des Moines
- 14-minute walk
- Hours
- Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- 4.6-star rating on Google
- Mulberry Street Tavern - 206 6th Ave, Des Moines
- 12-minute walk
- Dinner Hours
- Monday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Friday & Saturday from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Sunday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- 4.3-star rating on Google
- Olympic Flame Restaurant - 514 E Grand Ave, Des Moines
- 14-minute walk
- Hours
- Monday from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Tuesday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- 4.6-star rating on Google
- Open Sesame - 313 E Locust St, Des Moines
- 14-minute walk
- Dinner Hours
- Tuesday through Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Friday & Saturday from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- 4.5-star rating on Google
- Pho Real Kitchen and Bar - 200 4th St, Des Moines
- 10-minute walk
- Hours
- Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday from 11 a.m. to 8:45 p.m.
- Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. (BOBA closed)
- Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1:45 a.m.
- Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7:45 p.m.
- 4.4-star rating on Google
- Quinton's Bar & Deli - 506 E Grand Ave, Des Moines
- 14-minute walk
- Hours
- Sunday through Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.
- Thursday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
- 4-star rating on Google
- The Republic on Grand
- 12-minute walk
- Hours
- Monday & Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Wednesday & Thursday from 4 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
- Friday & Saturday from 2 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
- Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- 4.5-star rating on Google
- RōCA - 208 Court Ave, Des Moines
- 10-minute walk
- Dinner Hours
- Monday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Friday & Saturday from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Sunday from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- 4.6-star rating on Google
- The Royal Mile - 210 4th St, Des Moines
- 9-minute walk
- Hours
- Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
- Saturday & Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m.
- 4.5-star rating on Google
- Splash Seafood Bar & Grill - 303 Locust St, Des Moines
- 5-minute walk
- Hours
- Tuesday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Friday & Saturday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- 4.4-star rating on Google
- The Stuffed Olive - 208 3rd St, Des Moines
- 8-minute walk
- Hours
- Monday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to 12 a.m.
- Friday & Saturday from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.
- 4.5-star rating on Google
- Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar - 665 Grand Ave, Des Moines
- 9-minute walk
- Hours
- Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Friday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Sunday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- 4.2-star rating on Google
- W-Tao Sushi - 400 Walnut St, Des Moines
- 8-minute walk
- Dinner Hours
- Monday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Friday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Saturday from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- 4.6-star rating on Google
- Zombie Burger + Drink Lab - 300 E Grand Ave, Des Moines
- 11-minute walk
- Hours
- Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- 4.5-star rating on Google
Here are a few other highly-rated restaurants that are close to the arena, but may take longer than 15 minutes to walk to:
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