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Where to Buy Local for Patio Dining in DSM

2021 Patio Dining Guide

The Greater Des Moines Partnership is continuing to look local first when it comes to buying from Greater Des Moines (DSM) shops, restaurants and more. By supporting small businesses, the money you spend in the region will stay within the community. This week’s #DSMlocal buying guide is for patio dining options in the region, so check out the featured items below for where to dine with friends and family in DSM.

Bar/Lounge

300 Craft & Rooftop

Featured Item: Cocktails
Description: 300 Craft & Rooftop is a rooftop lounge that overlooks Principal Park in Downtown DSM.
300-craft-rooftop.business.site

Coa Cantina

Featured Item: Margaritas
Description: From the traditional Coa Margarita to the spicy Mezcal Margarita, Coa Cantina’s drinks are best served on the dog-friendly patio.
facebook.com/Coacantina

Kinship Brewing Company

Featured Item: Beer/Cider Flights
Description: Kinship Brewing Company’s patio is now open. Choose four of any on-tap beers or ciders for a Kinship flight.
kinshipbeer.com

The Republic on Grand

Featured Item: Flights
Description: Try a bourbon, rosé, red wine or bubbles flight at The Republic on Grand in the Historic East Village neighborhood.
therepublicongrand.com

Whiskey River

Featured Item: Pub Fare
Description: Try the Whiskey Burger, Breaded Tenderloin, traditional or boneless wings, wraps or choose from a selection of appetizers from Whiskey River in Ankeny.
whiskeyriverankeny.com

Café + Coffee

Freedom Blend Coffee

Featured Item: Iced Lattes
Description: The Freedom Blend Coffee menu is full of hot or iced options.
freedomblendcoffee.com

Gateway Market & Café

Featured Item: Breakfast Favorites
Description: Offered Fri-Sun, Gateway Market has egg specialties and baked goods, along with French toast, steel-cut oatmeal and a children’s menu.
gatewaymarket.com

Main Street Café & Bakery

Featured Item: Scrambles
Description: Pair your coffee order with a Hawaiian, Garden, Fire Roasted or Fajita Scramble.
mainstreetcafeandbakery.com

Casual Dining

The Chicken

Featured Item: Chicken Salad Sliders
Description: Right off the Great Western Bike Trail, The Chicken offers classic lunch items like burgers and sandwiches, as well as craft and domestic beer.
thechickenorilla.com

Drake Diner

Featured Item: Hot Meatloaf Club
Description: The Drake Diner’s award-winning meatloaf adds a flair to this diner sandwich.
drakediner.com

El Fogon

Featured Item: Design Your Lunch
Description: Pick between any one item listed with rice and beans: burrito, enchilada, tostada, chile relleno, tamal, hard or soft shell taco, taco supremo, quesadilla.

Gilroy’s Kitchen + Pub + Patio

Featured Item: Gluten-Friendly Menu
Description: Items like the Wham Bam Bacon Jam Burger and the Teriyaki Salmon are available on Gilroy’s gluten-friendly menu.
gilroyskitchen.com

Mullets

Featured Item: Brisket Mac & Cheese Pizza
Description: Try this signature pizza from Mullet’s with homemade mac and cheese and topped with slow smoked brisket and sriracha cheese sauce.
mulletsdm.com

The Hall

Featured Item: German Fare
Description: Order some tasty German menu items like Schnitzel, Currywurst, Beercheese Soup and more.
thehalldsm.com

Trellis

Featured Item: Seasonal Sandwiches
Description: The plant-based menu changes monthly, but you’re sure to enjoy the seasonal offerings while overlooking the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden’s water garden.
dmbotanicalgarden.com/visit/dine

Wasabi Ankeny

Featured Item: Sushi
Description: From traditional California rolls to the Iowa Strong Roll, Wasabi is a must-stop for sushi lovers.
wasabidsm.com

Find a list of all Member restaurants in DSM here. You can also find a list of DSM restaurants that received patio heaters from The Partnership's Extend the Season grant so you can still plan your visit on colder days.

The original #DSMlocal Buying Guide offers gift ideas for a variety of recipients from bookworms to pet lovers and more. Throughout the year, The Partnership will continue to add even more buying guides to encourage buying local, curated with DSM shops, restaurants and service providers in mind for shoppers like you! The Partnership’s most recent guides are listed below:

If you’re a business owner and Member of The Partnership interested in being featured in one of the buying guides, sign up here.

Greater Des Moines Partnership

The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the economic and community development organization that serves Greater Des Moines (DSM), Iowa. Together with 24 Affiliate Chambers of Commerce, more than 6,500 Regional Business Members and more than 365 Investors, The Partnership drives economic growth with one voice, one mission and as one region. Through innovation, strategic planning and global collaboration, The Partnership grows opportunity, helps create jobs and promotes DSM as the best place to build a business, a career and a future. Learn more at DSMpartnership.com.