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The Stuffed Olive - Des Moines

4.8
4.8
795 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 38 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for happy hour
  • Hot spot
The Stuffed Olive is about the entire “Martini & Tapas Experience.” From your favorite classics to new and exciting blends you’ve never seen before, you’re sure to find a cocktail to love on our vast martini menu. Add a warm, comfortable atmosphere, great wines, beers and top-shelf spirits, and The Stuffed Olive will become your favorite place to start, end or spend your entire evening. Our tapas menu offers appetizer-sized portions of globally influenced entrees, for a sampling and sharing dining experience. Pair tasty tapas with your favorite martini for happy hour, dinner or a late-night snack. We welcome you to sit back, relax, enjoy great food, good conversation and your favorite martini. Welcome to the Stuffed Olive!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (515) 243-4456
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Nathan Price
  • Private party facilities
    We do have a Private Dining Room option for large groups, the space can hold up to 65 people and is available to rent out through our website.
  • Neighbourhood
    Des Moines
  • Cross Street
    3rd & Court Ave
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Valentine's Day Prix Fixe Menu 2025

    Feb 14, 2025 only
    To celebrate the Valentine's Day holiday, we will be serving a Prix Fixe Dinner menu consisting of four courses for $69 per person. Please note our regular food menu will not be available. In addition, we will have Valentine's themed cocktails alongside our wonderful martini menu. For full menu details check out our Facebook page.

What 795 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Iowa

    Best Overall

  • Iowa

    Lively

  • Iowa

    American

  • Iowa

    Most Booked

  • Des Moines

    Best Overall

  • Des Moines

    Best Food

  • Des Moines

    Best Ambience

  • Des Moines

    Best Value

  • Des Moines

    Healthy

  • Des Moines

    Hot spot

  • Des Moines

    Lively

  • Des Moines

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Stuffed Olive in Des Moines is beloved for its "great martinis," "delicious appetizers," and "amazing service." The upscale ambiance and variety of seating options enhance the dining experience. While some mention service hiccups, the lively atmosphere and creative small plates make it a "great place" for drinks and socializing.
795 Reviews
  1. Lindsey

    Des Moines

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, great vibe and great drinks. Next time we will do a bunch of small plates versus individual meals. Overall, good experience and will be back.

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  2. Jennifer

    Denver

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a decent experience. The seating area was nice and comfortable. The service was pretty good, slow, but good. It took quite awhile to get drinks but it was very busy and maybe they were short staffed. The starters we got (stuffed mushrooms, crispy cauliflower, spin art dip)were very good as were the drinks! Stuffed Olive definitely has a great selection of different martinis and cocktails. We enjoyed our time there.

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  3. James

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    This was our first time there. The food was excellent and very reasonable. The wait staff was great. Our only complaint was the booth. It's very uncomfortable to sit and you have to continually change and adjust your seating position. Also, I would recommend they put a sign on their door because we walked by it twice.

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  4. Megan

    Des Moines

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server Ashley was great, food was tasty, drinks well made.

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  5. John

    Des Moines

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great time at The Stuffed Olive. Food, martinis and the atmosphere is wonderful.

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  6. Molly

    Des Moines

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot for a night out with friends. Great atmosphere, food and service.

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  7. Kari

    Des Moines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my new favorite places!The food is great and I have had great service the last few times we have been in.

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  8. Gaila

    Des Moines

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Stuffed Olive! Food is great and the Martinis are amazing! Everyone is friendly and helpful.

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  9. Jerry

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    98 reviews

    4.0

    98 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall the place is great. Almost every kind of martini you can imagine and really tasty small plates. All was great except the hostess. We arrived about 30 minutes early and were told our table wasn’t ready (half the tables were empty). I said we’d sit and wait at the bar and the hostess said she come get us. Sat there for 55 minutes while she seated number able other groups!! We gave up and just ate at the bar. My suggestion is either just walk in or sit at the bar. Don’t depend on the hostess.

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  10. Belinda

    Des Moines

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friend and I enjoy The Stuffed Olive for girls night before seeing a show at the Civic Center. It’s a quiet venue with a great variety of martinis and delicious appetizers. Do make a reservation

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FAQs

The Stuffed Olive - Des Moines does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. The Stuffed Olive - Des Moines also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (515) 243-4456.

The Stuffed Olive - Des Moines is rated 4.8 stars by 795 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 38 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Stuffed Olive - Des Moines

216 Court Ave. Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50309

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    3rd & Court Ave
  • Neighbourhood
    Des Moines
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Nathan Price
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (515) 243-4456
  • Private party facilities
    We do have a Private Dining Room option for large groups, the space can hold up to 65 people and is available to rent out through our website.
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