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The dining room at newly opened Proudfoot & Bird - Proudfoot & Bird, Des Moines, IA

Proudfoot & Bird

4.7
4.7
678 Reviews
$50 and over
Global, International

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Great for fine wines
Fine Dining in every aspect. Proudfoot & Bird, named after the original Hotel Fort Des Moines architects, pays homage to the glamorous days of years past with every detail. Adorned with stunning marble tables, intricate gold ceiling inlay, plush soft seating, and grand circular bar we have recreated a time that was filled with elegance, extravagance, and indulgence. Housed in the historic Hotel Fort Des Moines, we have taken every step possible to protect a valued piece of Des Moines’ cherished history. Two semi-private areas available, seating eight and ten guests respectfully.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, Vegetarian / Vegan, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (515) 957-2400
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    James Richards
  • Neighbourhood
    Des Moines
  • Cross Street
    10th Street
  • Parking details
    We have a parking garage connected to the hotel and street side parking nearby.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • A Proper Midwest Thanksgiving

    US$75.00 per person

    Nov 28, 2024 only
    Come spend Thanksgiving with us! Located in the historic Hotel Fort Des Moines, Chef James Richards has created a fabulous three course menu for your culinary delights. Please note that a 20% gratuity will be added to parties of six or more. Applicable taxes will be applied to the final bill. Cancelations within 72 hours prior to the event or no shows will be charged $25 per guest.
    A Proper Midwest Thanksgiving photo

What 678 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Iowa

    Best Service

  • Iowa

    Best Ambience

  • Iowa

    Great for fine wines

  • Iowa

    Romantic

  • Iowa

    Good for special occasions

  • Des Moines

    Best Food

  • Des Moines

    Best Service

  • Des Moines

    Best Ambience

  • Des Moines

    Good for groups

  • Des Moines

    Great for fine wines

  • Des Moines

    Romantic

  • Des Moines

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Proudfoot & Bird offers an exceptional dining experience with "service as it used to be," featuring attentive servers and a cozy ambiance. The menu delights with standout dishes like pork belly and perfectly cooked halibut. With a "must try" reputation in Des Moines, guests rave about the "fabulous service" and "wonderful food."

678 Reviews
  1. Robert

    Kansas City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you want the excellent unique food with a great drink and wine menu, this is it. Service was great, but remember you are getting what you are paying for. Highly recommend if you want to impress family and friends.

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  2. Andrew

    Des Moines

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great dinner here, our 4th or 5th time in the last few months. Pork Belly Burnt Ends to start as we have come to do, and the lamb shank was amazing, a great menu feature.

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  3. Kate

    Des Moines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time to Proudfoot and bird. The four of us had a wonderful conversation because the noise level was just perfect. Service was superb and we had the grilled Caesar salad French onion soup two of us had the filets, chicken and biscuits. With the toffee dessert and the apple crisp to share and the house wine Cabernet was excellent. I didn’t even feel like we were in Des Moines, Iowa beautiful decor

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  4. James

    Des Moines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I celebrated our 20th Anniversary while dining in. The hotel is beautifully restored revealing its historic charm and that is carried out throughout the restaurant area. Our waitress was fabulous and she really did a great job in making us feel special on our date with added touches to the dessert plate and even providing an unexpected discount. It was much more than we would ever spend on a night out together, but due to the occasion, it was well worth it!

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  5. Bill

    Des Moines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall the experience was quite nice. The only downside was that one of our table ordered chicken and biscuits and the biscuits were burned on their bottoms.

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  6. Greg

    Portland

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food! Great Iowa pork in the state of pork

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  7. Andrew

    Des Moines

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service, like the new scallops on the menu. Pork Belly Burnt Ends were phenomenal as always. Three DSM trips in a row that we’ve had dinner here, always a pleasure.

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  8. Nikki

    South Dakota

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gretchen was patient and friendly. I requested a few changes as I was running marathon the next day and she was able to accommodate very well without hesitation. Appreciated the ambiance and fantastic service!

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  9. Mike

    Des Moines

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed every aspect of our evening from our server to the menu choices and the atmosphere. Great date night location.

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  10. KMK87

    Des Moines

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely a wonderful experience. Service was top notch. Highly recommend the farmers cheese app and brussel sprouts!

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FAQs

Proudfoot & Bird is rated 4.7 stars by 678 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 5 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Proudfoot & Bird

1000 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309-3400

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    10th Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Des Moines
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, Vegetarian / Vegan, Steak
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    We have a parking garage connected to the hotel and street side parking nearby.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    James Richards
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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