Where to Buy Local for Patio Dining in DSM
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.