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Fresko, Des Moines, IA

Fresko

4.7
4.7
1202 Reviews
$30 and under
Farm-to-table

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2 people
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7:00 p.m.
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Booked 33 times today
  • Healthy
  • Good for groups
  • Good for business meals
“Fresko” meaning “fresh” inspires our creation of seasonal menus made from locally sourced ingredients. Fresko makes natural food from the bounty of Iowa farms whenever possible. The culinary team prepares product from start to finish applying natural time honored techniques with care at every step. This enriches the flavorful and nutritious product we serve and benefits our community. Fresko believes we are what we eat and eating well means living well.

Fresko features a splendid assortment of original cocktails with a deep spirits menu and a beer program with sixteen beers on tap in addition to bottles and cans. Fresko's wine menu focuses on quality selections at a great value to our guests.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (515) 630-7009
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Drew Hoormann
  • Catering
    We would be excited to host you or cater you for your next event.
  • Private party facilities
    Thank you for choosing Fresko for your gathering! We are beyond excited to share our seasonal menus, made from locally sourced and sustainable ingredients, our lovely event spaces and exceptional team. You can trust your guests will have a tremendous experience at Fresko. Whether you’re here to celebrate your love story, organize a business meeting, celebrate a milestone, host a family gathering, or anything in between, we are here to put your mind at ease and deliver a fabulous experience for you and your guests. Our Executive Room accommodates up to 30 guests, and our Gathering Room accommodates up to 45 guests. We are also able to combine both rooms to accommodate up to 100 guests! We welcome the opportunity to make your vision a reality. Please contact us at events@freskodsm.com, by phone at 515-630-7009, or via our website: https://www.freskodsm.com/private-events/
  • Neighbourhood
    Des Moines
  • Cross Street
    9th and Locust
  • Parking details
    Parking is available on the street, in several nearby parking ramps, and there is a lot across the street available after 5pm.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,202 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Iowa

    Great for brunch

  • Iowa

    Good for groups

  • Iowa

    Healthy

  • Iowa

    Most Booked

  • Des Moines

    Best Value

  • Des Moines

    Innovative

  • Des Moines

    Good for groups

  • Des Moines

    Healthy

  • Des Moines

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Fresko shines with its "creative menu" and "excellent service," making it perfect for celebrations. Diners rave about the "fantastic brunch," diverse options, and allergy-friendly dishes. While some mention noise levels and occasional wait times, the "delicious food" and "amazing atmosphere" keep guests returning. Highly recommended for brunch enthusiasts and food adventurers alike.
1,202 Reviews
  1. Tom

    Denver

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great overall. Remarkably affordable in these times.
    FreskoResponded today
    Thank you for your kind words! We're glad you enjoyed your experience and found our prices reasonable. Hope to see you again soon!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and great food! Will come again to this restaurant!
    FreskoResponded today
    Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled you enjoyed the food and service. Can't wait to welcome you back!

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  3. Carrie

    Kansas City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We love the fresh food and variety at Fresko. I especially love the mocktails.
    FreskoResponded on February 3, 2025
    Thank you for the 5 stars! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the variety and freshness of our food! The mocktails are a big hit and we are pleased that you enjoyed them as well, hope to see you again.

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  4. Gene

    VIP

    Des Moines

    55 reviews

    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We highly recommend Fresko, especially for brunch!
    FreskoResponded on January 27, 2025
    Thank you for the 5 stars and wonderful recommendation. We will let Emily know how much you enjoyed her service, and we hope to see you again.

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  5. Diane

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience. Sophia was our waitress, and she treated us with the utmost courtesy and efficiency. I asked for a booth and got one which was cool. We just shared a flatbread pizza and had a couple drinks. It was a relaxing and comfortable time and my friend and I committed to making it a monthly date.
    FreskoResponded on January 27, 2025
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great experience, and we’ll be sure to let Sophia know how much you appreciated her service. We can’t wait to welcome you back for your monthly dates!

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  6. Vanessa

    Des Moines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a great experience! Great place to celebrate a birthday with friends!
    FreskoResponded on January 20, 2025
    Thank you for celebrating with us! We’re so glad you had a great experience, and we’ll be sure to pass along your thanks to your waitress. We’re thrilled you enjoyed the blackened salmon and hope to see you again soon.

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  7. Steve

    Des Moines

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great, especially the food. Everyone at the table loved their choices.
    FreskoResponded on January 20, 2025
    Thank you for the 5-star review, and we can't wait to serve you again!

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  8. Kelli

    Des Moines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have a lot of allergies and the chef definitely took care of me!! Thank you so much!!
    FreskoResponded on January 20, 2025
    Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad the chef was able to accommodate your allergies and make your visit amazing. Your safety and satisfaction are our top priorities, and we look forward to welcoming you back!

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  9. Byron

    Des Moines

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Creative menu. Delicious pizza and tacos. Mixology cocktails.
    FreskoResponded on January 14, 2025
    Thank you for the 5 stars and kind words! We can't wait to see you again for another delicious meal.

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  10. John

    Des Moines

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The menu selection was small and could use an update. The food was average.
    FreskoResponded on January 8, 2025
    Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your input on the menu, and we're sorry the food didn’t fully meet your expectations and hope you'll give us another try!

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FAQs

Fresko offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (515) 630-7009.

Fresko is rated 4.7 stars by 1202 OpenTable diners.

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

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Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 33 times today

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Google Map for Fresko

909 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    9th and Locust
  • Neighbourhood
    Des Moines
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking is available on the street, in several nearby parking ramps, and there is a lot across the street available after 5pm.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Drew Hoormann
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (515) 630-7009
  • Catering
    We would be excited to host you or cater you for your next event.
  • Private party facilities
    Thank you for choosing Fresko for your gathering! We are beyond excited to share our seasonal menus, made from locally sourced and sustainable ingredients, our lovely event spaces and exceptional team. You can trust your guests will have a tremendous experience at Fresko. Whether you’re here to celebrate your love story, organize a business meeting, celebrate a milestone, host a family gathering, or anything in between, we are here to put your mind at ease and deliver a fabulous experience for you and your guests. Our Executive Room accommodates up to 30 guests, and our Gathering Room accommodates up to 45 guests. We are also able to combine both rooms to accommodate up to 100 guests! We welcome the opportunity to make your vision a reality. Please contact us at events@freskodsm.com, by phone at 515-630-7009, or via our website: https://www.freskodsm.com/private-events/
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