Heading to an event at the Casey's Center, Iowa Events Center, the Civic Center, or another venue in Downtown Des Moines? Get there early to grab some food! We've put together a list of Downtown Des Moines and East Village restaurants within a 5 to 20-minute walk of popular area venues. These are the places that are open for dinner and have a Google rating of 4-stars or higher:

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Nearby Bars

If you're feeling thirsty after the show, here are a few of the nearby bars you can check out (no food service, 4-star rating or higher):

• 85 Bar - 432 E Locust St, East Village
• AJ's on East Court (karaoke bar) - 419 E Court Ave, East Village
• The BeechWood Lounge - 416 E Walnut St, East Village
• Bellhop (tiki bar) - 440 E Grand Ave, East Village
• Black Sheep - 223 E Walnut St, East Village
• The Blazing Saddle (gay bar) - 416 E 5th St, East Village
• Bomb Bar - 209 4th St, Downtown
• The Copper Cup - 207 4th St, Downtown
• Des Moines Athletic Club - 604 Locust St, Downtown
• Ernie's Boondock (dive bar with a food truck outside on weekends) - 440 E Grand Ave, East Village
• The Fat Putter (mini golf bar) - 713 Walnut St, Downtown
• The Garden Nightclub (gay bar) - 525 E Grand Ave, East Village
• Good News, Darling - 717 Locust St, Downtown (behind Hello, Marjorie)
• The Haunt (basement speakeasy) - 500 Locust St, Downtown
• Hello, Marjorie -  717 Locust St, Downtown
• The Lamp - 418 E 5th St, East Village
• the LiFT - 222 4th St, Downtown
• Locust Tap - 434 E Locust St, East Village
• Nightingale Cocktail - 435 E Grand Ave, East Village
• Revival House - 316 Court Ave, Downtown
• Secret Admirer - 110 SW 5th St, Downtown
• Shorty's Somewhat Fancy Bar - 208 Court Ave, Downtown (basement of RōCA)
• Tonic on Court - 210 Court Ave, Downtown
• Up-Down (arcade bar) - 500 E Locust St, East Village

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GALLERY INFORMATION

801 Chophouse - 801 Grand Ave, Downtown

• Hours
  • Tuesday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Saturday through Monday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• 4.7-star rating on Google (1,337 reviews)

Akebono 515 - 215 10th St, Downtown

• Hours
  • Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Friday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Saturday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Sunday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• 4.7-star rating on Google (1,106 reviews)

Alba Restaurant - 524 E 6th St, East Village

• Hours
  • Monday through Saturday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Sunday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• 4.5-star rating on Google (748 reviews)

Alleged Lee's - 510 E Grand Ave, East Village

• Hours (kitchen hours not listed)
  • Monday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Friday & Saturday from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m.
  • Sunday from 2 p.m. to midnight
• Serves small plates/appetizers
• 4.5-star rating on Google (48 reviews)

Bar Nico - 428 E Locust St, East Village

• Hours
  • Monday through Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Friday & Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to midnight
  • Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• 4.6-star rating on Google (302 reviews)

Blaze Pizza - 300 W Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Downtown

• Hours
  • Sunday through Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Friday & Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• 4.4-star rating on Google (1,512 reviews)

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - 316 Court Ave, Downtown

• Hours
  • Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Sunday from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• 4.4-star rating on Google (1,022 reviews)

Bubba - 200 10th St, Downtown

• Hours
  • Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Friday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Sunday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• 4.5-star rating on Google (2,850 reviews)

Buzzard Billy’s - 615 3rd St, Downtown

• Summer Kitchen Hours
  • Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Friday & Saturday from 8 a.m. to midnight
  • Sunday from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• 4.4-star rating on Google (4,770 reviews)

Centro - 1003 Locust St, Downtown

• Hours
  • Monday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Tuesday through Thursday & Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• 4.6-star rating on Google (2,424 reviews)

Ceviche Bar - 223 E Walnut St, East Village

• Hours (kitchen hours not listed)
  • Monday & Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Wednesday & Thursday from 11 a.m. to midnight
  • Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
  • Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• 4.4-star rating on Google (644 reviews)

Chelsie's Courtyard Diner - 300 W Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Downtown

• Hours
  • Wednesday & Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Friday from 11 a.m. to midnight
  • Saturday from 10 a.m. to midnight
  • Sunday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• 4.5-star rating on Google (89 reviews)

Clyde's Fine Diner - 111 E Grand Ave, East Village

• Kitchen Hours
  • Tuesday & Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Thursday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. & 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Reservations recommended
• 4.6-star rating on Google (360 reviews)

Coa Cantina - 425 E Grand Ave, East Village

• Kitchen hours are Wednesday through Sunday from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• 4.2-star rating on Google (314 reviews)

The Continental - 407 E 5th St, East Village

• Kitchen Hours
  • Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• 4.1-star rating on Google (334 reviews)

The Contrary - 503 E Locust, East Village

• Kitchen Hours
  • Wednesday & Thursday from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Friday & Saturday from 4 p.m. to midnight
  • Sunday from 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
• 4.8-star rating on Google (86 reviews)

Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Company - 309 Court Ave, Downtown

• Hours
  • Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Friday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Sunday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• 4.3-star rating on Google (920 reviews)

El Bait Shop/High Life Lounge - 200 SW 2nd St, Downtown

• Hours (kitchen hours not listed)
  • Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to midnight
• 4.6-star rating on Google (3,037 reviews)/4.6-star rating on Google (1,831 reviews)

The Empire - 223 4th St, Downtown

• Lunch & Dinner Hours
  • Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• 4.9-star rating on Google (62 reviews)

Fong's Pizza - 300 W Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, East Village

• Hours
  • Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Friday from 11 a.m. to midnight
  • Saturday from 10 a.m. to midnight
  • Sunday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• 4.5-star rating on Google (4,230 reviews)

Fresko - 909 Locust St, Downtown

• Hours
  • Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Friday from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
  • Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
  • Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• 4.6-star rating on Google (895 reviews)

Fuzzy's Taco Shop - 300 W Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Downtown

• Hours
  • Sunday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Friday & Saturday from 10 a.m. to midnight
• 4.4-star rating on Google (2,619 reviews)

Hessen Haus - 101 4th St, Downtown

• Kitchen Hours
  • Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• 4.6-star rating on Google (3,648 reviews)

HoQ Restaurant - 303 E 5th St, East Village

• Hours
  • Tuesday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Friday & Saturday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• 4.5-star rating on Google (375 reviews)

The Iowa Taproom - 215 E 3rd St, East Village

• Kitchen Hours
  • Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• 4.6-star rating on Google (4,179 reviews)

Judges - 208 3rd St, Downtown

• Hours
  • Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Saturday from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• 4.8-star rating on Google (63 reviews)

Lucca - 420 E Locust St, East Village

• Open for dinner Thursday through Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• 4.7-star rating on Google (451 reviews)

Malo - 900 Mulberry St, Downtown

• Open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• 4.3-star rating on Google (1,771 reviews)

Mulberry Street Tavern - 206 6th Ave, Downtown

• Dinner Hours
  • Monday through Thursday/Saturday & Sunday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Friday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• 4.2-star rating on Google (292 reviews)

The New Northwestern Cocktail & Wine Bar - 321 E Walnut St, East Village

• Hours
  • Wednesday & Thursday from 4 p.m. to midnight
  • Friday from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m.
  • Saturday from 2 p.m. to 1 a.m.
• Serves small plates/appetizers
• 4.5-star rating on Google (76 reviews)

Olympic Flame Restaurant - 514 E Grand Ave, East Village

• Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• 4.6-star rating on Google (799 reviews)

Open Sesame - 313 E Locust St, East Village

• Hours
  • Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• 4.6-star rating on Google (624 reviews)

Pho Real Kitchen and Bar - 200 4th St, Downtown

• Hours
  • Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
  • Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• 4.3-star rating on Google (644 reviews)

Proudfoot & Bird - 1000 Walnut St, Downtown

• Kitchen is open daily from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• 4.6-star rating on Google (390 reviews)

The Purveyor - 505 E Grand Ave, East Village

• Kitchen Hours
  • Wednesday & Thursday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Friday & Saturday from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Sunday from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
• 4.8-star rating on Google (132 reviews)

Quinton's Bar & Deli - 506 E Grand Ave, East Village

• Open daily from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. (kitchen hours not listed)
• 4-star rating on Google (615 reviews)

The Republic on Grand - 401 E Grand Ave, East Village

• Kitchen Hours
  • Monday through Thursday from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Friday & Saturday from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Sunday from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• 4.5-star rating on Google (562 reviews)

Revelry Room Bar & Kitchen - 401 Locust St, Downtown

• Hours (kitchen hours not listed)
  • Sunday through Thursday from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Friday & Saturday from 3 p.m. to midnight
• 4.7-star rating on Google (19 reviews)

RōCA - 208 Court Ave, Downtown

• Kitchen Hours
  • Monday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
  • Friday & Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• 4.6-star rating on Google (910 reviews)

Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe - 300 SW 5th St, Downtown

• Hours
  • Monday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Friday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• 4.9-star rating on Google (339 reviews)

The Royal Mile - 210 4th St, Downtown

• Kitchen Hours
  • Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Saturday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Sunday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Late Night Menu available Friday & Saturday from 10 p.m. to midnight
• 4.6-star rating on Google (1,921 reviews)

Sol Agave at Tipsy Crow Tavern - 102 3rd St, Downtown

• Hours (kitchen hours not listed)
  • Monday from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m.
  • Tuesday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to midnight
  • Friday from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.
  • Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m.
  • Sunday from 12 p.m. to midnight
• Tipsy Crow Tavern has a 4-star rating on Google (585 reviews)

Splash Seafood Bar & Grill - 303 Locust St, Downtown

• Hours
  • Tuesday through Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Friday & Saturday from 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• 4.4-star rating on Google (578 reviews)

The Stuffed Olive - 208 3rd St, Downtown

• Kitchen Hours
  • Monday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Friday from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. & 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• 4.6-star rating on Google (1,059 reviews)

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar - 665 Grand Ave, Downtown

• Hours
  • Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• 4.2-star rating on Google (1,136 reviews)

W-Tao Sushi - 400 Walnut St, Downtown

• Hours
  • Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. & 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
  • Friday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. & 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
  • Saturday from 12 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
• 4.6-star rating on Google (938 reviews)

Zavy Kitchen - 111 E Grand Ave, East Village

• Kitchen Hours
  • Wednesday & Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
  • Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• 4.5-star rating on Google (236 reviews)

Zombie Burger + Bird - 300 E Grand Ave, East Village

• Hours
  • Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• 4.5-star rating on Google (9,646 reviews)

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