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Louie's Wine Dive - Des Moines, Des Moines, IA

Louie's Wine Dive - Des Moines

4.5
4.5
852 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 12 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for happy hour
  • Great for fine wines
Louie’s Wine Dive serves lunch, happy hour and dinner daily and brunch on weekends. Award-winning food is created from local ingredients under the eye of formally trained chefs. Louie’s wine list and featured wineboard offer hard to find, quality focused selections. Louie’s offers a craft cocktail and local beer menu. Louie’s Wine Dive features a warm, casually elegant atmosphere. It's the place for food and wine lovers to be social!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Wine Bar, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (515) 777-3416
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Louie's Wine Dive celebrates great wine, locally sourced cuisine and the joy of savored moments shared with friends. Host your next private event @ Louie's Wine Dive and allow us to bring our personal touch to your party.
  • Neighbourhood
    Des Moines
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 852 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Iowa

    Great for brunch

  • Iowa

    Hot spot

  • Iowa

    Great for fine wines

  • Iowa

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Des Moines

    Hot spot

  • Des Moines

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Des Moines

    Great for fine wines

  • Des Moines

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Des Moines

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Louie's Wine Dive in Des Moines delights with a "great relaxing atmosphere" and "delicious food," especially for those seeking gluten-free options. While some experiences have been hit or miss, diners rave about the "stellar poke nachos" and exceptional wine selection. A charming patio enhances the experience, promising enjoyable visits.

852 Reviews
  1. Karolyn

    Kansas City

    10 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    My husband and I ordered meals we had had and liked before. This time neither of our meals tasted the same, not even good, to be honest. We hope that was a fluke, because we like Louie’s Wine Dive.

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  2. Julie

    Kansas City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dined on a Sunday afternoon. We had a party of 6. The server was very attentive and the pace was just right. We started off with the beignet and cheese curds. Both were excellent. Rum butter dipping sauce for the beignet was delish. The squeaky cheese were fried in a light batter which is how I like it. Had the eggs Benedict which was great. Also try the house rose wine.
    Louie's Wine Dive - Des MoinesResponded on November 14, 2024
    Thanks for spending your Sunday afternoon with us! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the appetizers, eggs Benedict, and our house rosé. Looking forward to welcoming you and your group back soon!

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  3. Grant

    Des Moines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place. Solid food. Great service. Would go again.
    Louie's Wine Dive - Des MoinesResponded on November 14, 2024
    Thank you for the 5 stars! We hope to see you again soon.

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  4. Toni

    Des Moines

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Recent dining experiences here have been very hit or miss. Tonight was a miss. Our server forgot my drink and had to be reminded more than once. The food was ok but not up to the usual standard. We asked that the dessert be split between our two bills and he ended up splitting my entree and gave me the dessert - which was not the price I thought I saw on the menu. We did not ask for it to be corrected as we had somewhere we needed to be and didn’t have time.
    Louie's Wine Dive - Des MoinesResponded on November 1, 2024
    Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're sorry to hear that your recent visit didn’t meet your expectations, especially regarding service and billing. Your feedback is invaluable as we work to ensure a more consistent and enjoyable experience for all our guests. We hope you’ll give us another chance to serve you better next time.

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  5. Andrea

    Des Moines

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress was very attentive and pleasant, I ordered the 4 pork gnocchi it was decent the guacamole was excellent a few more chips could be added loved the nice amount of the guacamole. My friend ordered the shrimp tacos she didn't care for the sauce but she said the spicy chicken sandwich with fries was delicious. I would like to see a few more assorted non alcoholic beverages. It's a nice place to go.
    Louie's Wine Dive - Des MoinesResponded on October 2, 2024
    Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the guacamole and that your friend loved the spicy chicken sandwich. We appreciate your thoughts on the pork gnocchi and shrimp tacos, as well as the suggestion for more non-alcoholic beverages—definitely something we'll consider. It's great to know you had a pleasant experience with our attentive waitress, and we hope to see you back again!

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  6. David

    Des Moines

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, as always, but service was slow and salads were delivered at same time as entrees.
    Louie's Wine Dive - Des MoinesResponded on September 23, 2024
    Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the food, but we're sorry about the timing of your service. We'll work on improving that for your next visit. Hope to serve you again soon!

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  7. Julie

    Des Moines

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyed the happy hour a lot. Brussels sprouts were good, the squeaky cheese was really good and the SCB sliders were bland and a cold bun. They definitely missed the boat on those. All in all perfect before going to the DSM Playhouse
    Louie's Wine Dive - Des MoinesResponded on September 23, 2024
    Thank you for joining us for happy hour! We're glad you enjoyed the Brussels sprouts and squeaky cheese. We appreciate your feedback on the sliders and will work to improve them. We hope to see you again!

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  8. Angie

    Des Moines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the gluten free cheese curds! All of our food was great as was the service.
    Louie's Wine Dive - Des MoinesResponded on September 19, 2024
    Thank you so much for your review! We're delighted to hear you loved the gluten-free cheese curds and that both the food and service were a hit. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  9. Kevin

    Des Moines

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Food at Louie's is always good, and this was no exception. Unfortunately service has been spotty, and this wasn't a good night. Take this into consideration if you're on a time schedule.
    Louie's Wine Dive - Des MoinesResponded on September 23, 2024
    Thank you, Kevin for leaving us feedback. Thrilled the food is always good. We will review service expectations with our staff.

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  10. Jill

    Des Moines

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We made reservations in advance, then received a call half an hour before our time telling us they were closing because they only had one cook. Guess what, won’t be back.
    Louie's Wine Dive - Des MoinesResponded on September 4, 2024
    Hello Jill, thank you for the feedback. We apologize for the late notice. Please see your private messages.

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FAQs

Louie's Wine Dive - Des Moines does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Louie's Wine Dive - Des Moines also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (515) 777-3416.

Louie's Wine Dive - Des Moines is rated 4.5 stars by 852 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Louie's Wine Dive - Des Moines

4040 University Ave., Suite A, Des Moines, IA 50311

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Des Moines
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Wine Bar, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (515) 777-3416
  • Private party facilities
    Louie's Wine Dive celebrates great wine, locally sourced cuisine and the joy of savored moments shared with friends. Host your next private event @ Louie's Wine Dive and allow us to bring our personal touch to your party.
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