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Destination Grille in Grimes. - Destination Grille, Grimes, IA

Destination Grille

4.8
4.8
390 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 12 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
Welcome to Destination Grille. A contemporary, upscale yet casual restaurant that reminds us of travels and destinations around the globe. We are an experience like non-other!

Please join us Monday through Saturday from 11am-9pm and Sundays 11am-8pm.

Don't forget to join us for a night cap Fridays and Saturdays, our bars remain open until 11pm on both levels!

We have a lot of options with a fabulous ambience on each level, but it can be overwhelming your first time, please call if you have any questions!

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm Bar Fri, Sat 9:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (515) 355-1153
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We have a many options to host your next event at Destination Grille. From 10-300 people, we have the perfect space!
  • Private party facilities
    https://destinationgrille.com/grimes-destination-grille-parties
  • Neighbourhood
    Grimes
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    None
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 390 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Iowa

    Child-friendly

  • Iowa

    Innovative

  • Des Moines

    Best Overall

  • Des Moines

    Best Service

  • Des Moines

    Innovative

  • Des Moines

    Healthy

  • Des Moines

    Hot spot

  • Des Moines

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Des Moines

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Destination Grille is a delightful dining spot praised for its "excellent dinner," "great food," and "tremendous service." Known for "amazing" drinks and a festive atmosphere, it offers gluten-free options and handmade dishes, perfect for gatherings and events. The attentive staff and "wonderful experience" ensure patrons return.

390 Reviews
  1. Kent

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great experience, we will be back, our go to destination for Gluten Free!

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  2. Beth

    San Antonio

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    There were 2 signature drinks the first one I ordered love potion was sold out.

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  3. Penny

    Des Moines

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lobster chowder was awesome! Prime rib cooked as ordered but not much flavor, even the au jus wasn't flavorful. Asiago mashed potatoes delish. Broccoli under cooked. The 6 oz filet was fantastic. Asparagus under cooked. Greens over cooked. Kids cheesburger was good. Wait staff was wonderful, very friendly and helpful. Loved the live music especially since it wasn't too loud and we could still carry on a conversation. We'll go back again and try some other items on the menu.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Service and tasty food and pleasant atmosphere.

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  5. Leslie

    Des Moines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Their staff is outstanding!!! It seems like every time I make reservations. I need to change them. They are always understanding and make it happen. When we come in and eat, their weight staff is hands-down better than any other restaurant we ever go to. Well done, Destination Grille!

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  6. Lyndsay

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Out of all their steaks but our second choices were great. We will be back.

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  7. Sean

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I dined at Destination Grille for her birthday and I must say I was pleasantly surprised at all DG had to offer. The drinks were great as well as the food. There’s also space to hold events,weddings and parties all under one roof which is a plus. I don’t think there’s any other restaurant of its kind in DSM, Urbandale or WDM that I can think of. We will definitely recommend DG to all of our friends and visit again.

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  8. Kenneth

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Live close by wish I would have came in sooner. Will be back 100% Food and wait staff amazing.

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  9. Marcia

    VIP

    Des Moines

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    They have an awesome bar and make great drinks. Our appetizer arrived promptly and was warm. The server told us salads would be right out. After some time the meals arrived from another server. We had to ask about the salads never received. That server asked our main , who then told us they were sorry we had not received the salads and they would be coming. We revived them a short time later. I have never been to a restaurant that gave you the food in this way and did not offer to comp you in some way. We just got a “sorry about that”… also requested “hot” food as we have had not hot before. When it arrived it was only warm. Server asked snd when we told him it wasn’t hot , he asked if it was at least warm?….

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  10. Christal

    Des Moines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been here several times and the food and service is always great!

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FAQs

Destination Grille offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (515) 355-1153.

Destination Grille is rated 4.8 stars by 390 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 Destination Grille

2491 E 1st St, Grimes, IA 50111

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Grimes
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm Bar Fri, Sat 9:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (515) 355-1153
  • Catering
    We have a many options to host your next event at Destination Grille. From 10-300 people, we have the perfect space!
  • Private party facilities
    https://destinationgrille.com/grimes-destination-grille-parties
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