Holiday Deals for DSM Foodies

While you’re checking out holiday events and finding the best gifts and winding up your holiday shopping in Downtown Des Moines (DSM), don’t forget to stop in at a downtown restaurant, café or bar to take advantage of special deals and offerings (you can find specific Holiday Promenade deals through Dec. 19!). Here are just a few of the downtown restaurants you should check out to celebrate the season. Bring a friend or two to take advantage of these holiday savings during this festive time!

Special Deals + New Items at Downtown Des Moines Restaurants, Cafés + Bars

• Big Grove Brewery: Recent new releases include A Real Nice Surprise and Burch the Bear.
• Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Co.: Join the 2025 Mug Club to gain access to exclusive mug parties, bottle releases, 10% off your ticket, 20% off your ticket on Mondays and a beautiful mug to take home at the end of the year.
• Daisy Chain Coffee: Look for diner mugs and other available retail merchandise.
• Exile Brewing Co.: Check out the Jesus on A Forklift beer at Exile. Not to mention, you should make reservations for SnowGlobe DSM, a Christmas-themed pop-up is located here now through Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026!
• Fresko: Check out the new A.M. Burger, featured on the Brunch menu.
• Full Court Press: Grab gift cards for every foodie on your list at the following Downtown DSM locations: Fong’s Pizza, High Life Lounge, University Library Café, Buzzard Billy’s, El Bait Shop, Ken’s Speakeasy, The Royal Mile, Hessen Haus, Iowa Taproom and Red Monk.
• Horizon Line Coffee: Coffee boxes are available, and check out the winter seasonal menu.
• Lua Brewing: Check out weekend brunch at Lua and keep an eye out for new brews and a constantly changing lineup.
• Mullets: Looking for a gift that's always a hit? Pick up a Mullets gift card, and if you're there on a Wednesday, try the Triple B — back for a limited time.
• Orchestrate Hospitality: Treat the food lovers on your list with gift cards from Centro, Django, Malo, Gateway Market or Zombie Burger + Shake Lab.     
• The Walnut: Get one of the best burgers in the city for only $11 every Thursday, and enjoy $2.50 draft beers all day on Tuesdays.
• Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar: Purchase $25 in gift cards and receive a $10 bonus card just for you!
• Zombie Burger + Drink Lab: Stop into Zombie Burger + Drink Lab to try the KRAMPUS menu and its limited-time seasonal creations.

The holiday season is the perfect time to shop local in Greater Des Moines (DSM). Support local businesses, creators and makers across the region. You can find ideas on where to shop using the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s #DSMlocal Guides and other regional business directories listed here.

Downtown Des Moines (DSM) is a growing, vibrant community that offers the energy, sophistication, housing and attractions of a burgeoning city with a brilliant future. It’s also easy to visit with plentiful and affordable street and ramp parking options. Find event information and follow @downtownDSMUSA on Facebook and Instagram for other news, tips and events happening downtown.