Fall 2017 Top 10 Rated Restaurants In West Des Moines On Yelp!

WEST DES MOINES, IA — By the end of a holiday week that likely started with work, involved a day of cooking for extended family and might end with a car filled with shopping bags, you might be ready to relax and let someone else wait on you. Patch is here with a suggestion.

Websites like Yelp! have empowered the everyday diner to become their local neighborhood's food critic, offering helpful insight to others. If you've ever wondered whether a restaurant is good or bad, Yelp! can be a good indicator of whether the eatery is worth your time or money. Ever wonder where to go for a good bite to eat? Who has the best American fare? What about the best Mexican food?

Based on Yelp!'s highest-rated star ranking, here are the top 10 restaurants in West Des Moines this fall and comments by everyday diners:

1. Mi Patria

213 reviews, $$ Latin American, 1410 22nd St. West Des Moines, 515-222-2755

We were looking for some Latin American cuisine and Mi Patria popped up on a yelp search. It was a big bonus when we found out this place was on Guy's Food Network show. This place… read more

2. Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

69 reviews, $$$ Steakhouses, Wine Bars, Seafood, 150 S. Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines, 515-457-2916

It's Fleming's...what is not to love? Steaks are great as always but came this time for some bar plates to share with my mom & Aunt. Martinis were good and food was even better. We… read more

3. Cooper’s On 5th

70 reviews $$ American (New), Pubs, 227 5th St., West Des Moines, 515-255-9895

Coopers has both indoor and outside seating... today would have been a perfect day to dine outside... we however chose to eat inside. Coopers has an amazing drink menu and a… read more

4. Blaze Fast Fire’d Pizza

49 reviews $ Salad, Fast Food, Pizza, 1551 Valley West Drive, West Des Moines, 515-305-3653

Okay I'm not looking for a pizza that gives you a mouth full of dough with little sauce and cheese. I call that a breadstick. That type of pizza has no character, but here the… read more

5. Taste of New York Pizza

72 reviews $ Pizza, Italian, 165 S. Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines, 515-223-8669

So I moved out to DSM from NYC a few years ago and the two things I miss the most is good Chinese and good pizza... yes there are some good pizza here in the DSM area, I have… read more

6. Lemon Grass

79 reviews $$ Vietnamese, Thai, 1221 8th St., West Des Moines, 515-440-4709

I'm really impressed with this restaurant as they accommodate dietary restrictions & are gluten friendly. The food also tastes delicious, all though a bit on the sweeter side when it… read more

7. G Mig’s 5th Street Pub

53 reviews $$ Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches, Pubs, 128 5th St., West Des Moines, 515-255-4550

I love this bar. I only get the chance to come here once or twice a year, but when I do, im not disapointed! Ive never ordered food here that I didnt like and the service is ALWAYS… read more

8. Eat Thai, Thai Eatery

88 reviews $$ Thai, 1821 22nd St., West Des Moines, 515-440-2075

With a name like "Eat Thai" I wasn't expecting much. My date suggested we go here, as it is his favorite Thai restaurant in town. When I go to 22nd street, I usually hit up Cool… read more

9. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

144 reviews $$ Seafood, Steakhouses, Wine Bars, 440 S 68th St., West Des Moines, 515-259-8540

I had never been here and I didn't know what to expect but this place was great. The staff was very friendly and attentive and was more then happy to answer any questions about the… read more

10. Waterfront Seafood Market

135 reviews $$ Seafood Markets, Sushi Bars, 2900 University Ave., West Des Moines, 515-223-5106 Awesome sushi and I also have gotten salmon from the market. It was great sushi grade salmon! It's a bit pricey but worth it! read more

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