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Best Southern American Restaurants in Downtown Des Moines

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A photo of Ruth's Chris Steak House - West Des Moines restaurant
1. Ruth's Chris Steak House - West Des Moines
4.7
Exceptional(1283)
$$$$
• Southern • West Des Moines
Booked 29 times today
My husband and I had a lovely evening at Ruth's Chris last night. The food was excellent and the service was spectacular. We both had the Sizzle and Sip and enjoyed their delicious steak, shoestring fries, and chose the brown butter old fashioned. Our server Tamia was very sweet and helpful to chose our selections. We even met Kaleb the baker, who enticed us to try his cheesecake, and we did. Yummy! Yummy! Yummy! We love coming here, never a bad experience.
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2. Flying Mango
4.4
Awesome(24)
$$$$
• Southern • Des Moines
Booked 2 times today
We celebrated my birthday at the Flying Mango. The team and service were all great. Our meals were good and the menu is a lot of fun (great Louisianna options).

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