Downtown Skywalk

[cycloneryan]

Smokey D's BBQ is by far my favorite place down there. Maybe the best BBQ in des moines

[CYdTracked]

Found this as well: Skywalk Dining - Downtown Des Moines

[CYdTracked]

Smokey D's BBQ is by far my favorite place down there. Maybe the best BBQ in des moines

I've been meaning to try that but the line is always very long whenever I go past it

[mplscyclone]

Yeah, I'm familiar with 801 Grand.

Won't be going there often.

I don't get it.. Are you working in 801 grand?

I recommend Palmers in the Kaliedoscope, The foodcourt upstairs in the Kaliedoscope (handful of choices), El Azteca, South Union Bread, Pablos (quick mexican, cash only, but one of my faves. about $6-7 gets you a meal including a drink). Rock River in the Marriott is decent as they have an all you can eat buffet.

You can also get to Court Ave via the skywalk, and Spaghetti Works is relativey quick for lunch.

Hopefully that gives you a decent idea. I eat out often for lunch in downtown, so if you need any more recommendations, let me know.

[mplscyclone]

I've been meaning to try that but the line is always very long whenever I go past it

I don't think it's all that great. $8 or $9 for BBQ that Hickory Park, Famous Daves, or Battles would put shame to.

[mplscyclone]

Centro is a nice place too. It's by the Temple of Peforming Arts and ING. It's not too pricey, but is a more elegant atmosphere (if you're going on a date, or trying to go somewhere "nice" with coworkers)..

[mplscyclone]

I think Des Moines is the Skywalk capital of the world if I remember correctly. I like Stella's diner I think it is as their malts and shakes are amazing. I ate at 801 Grand for a hella nice steak dinner...I think it is a cigar and chop house but it is really expensive

From living in Minneapolis and working in Downtown Des Moines, Minneapolis' skyway system is much more extensive and a lot better.

[dmclone]

From living in Minneapolis and working in Downtown Des Moines, Minneapolis' skyway system is much more extensive and a lot better.

I would hope so.

[dmclone]

I don't think it's all that great. $8 or $9 for BBQ that Hickory Park, Famous Daves, or Battles would put shame to.

I've had Hickory Park and Famous Daves and I'd say this place is better.

[BryceC]

I'll second Winston's, that's a fun place.

[dmclone]

I don't know what the food court is called but it's the place below the old Younkers building. There is a place there that serves a good spicy gryo.

Cash only

[ketchupnmustard]

South Union, definately. I used to go there at least once a week when I worked downtown. Here's a hint, though: call in your order in advance, and then pick it up and either take it back to work or, if it's nice out, eat outside somewhere. The lines there can eat up your lunch hour if you don't call in advance or somehow manage to beat the rush.

Another vote for South Union. Plus they deliver.

[J-Diggy]

I like Smoky D's, El Azteca (Capital Square), Pablo's Tacquiria (love the choriso burrito), and the Thai place in the Kaliedoscope. Something Italian is good as well.

[dmclone]

A couple of places I WOULD NOT recommend

Burger King (I've never eaten there)-Just walk by the place and see what kind of customers are in there.

Chinese Buffet place-Near Bank of America branch. Very bad

[ISUFan22]

I don't get it.. Are you working in 801 grand?

No, I've just been there and it's not a place I'll go to lunch very often.

Centro is a nice place too. It's by the Temple of Peforming Arts and ING. It's not too pricey, but is a more elegant atmosphere (if you're going on a date, or trying to go somewhere "nice" with coworkers)..

Been to Centro a number of times...we love it.