What are some of the most popular restaurants in Iowa right now? OpenTable has the answer!

OpenTable, one of the most popular sites for restaurant reservations, puts out a monthly list of the most booked restaurants across different cities and states here in the U.S. The official article reads:

"Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 500,000 new global diner reviews from the past month. We sort the results by location to help you discover new favorite restaurants."

In order to be considered for the list, restaurants must use the site OpenTable for their reservations. That means that the results typically come from bigger cities, where making restaurant reservations is a bit more common. With those qualifications in mind, here are the most booked restaurants across Iowa, as of November 5th, 2025:

1. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant, Clive

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant via Facebook
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant via Facebook
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2. The Stuffed Olive, Des Moines

The Stuffed Olive Des Moines via Facebook
The Stuffed Olive Des Moines via Facebook
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3. 801 Chophouse, Des Moines

801 Chophouse via Facebook
801 Chophouse via Facebook
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4. Fresko, Des Moines

Fresko via Facebook
Fresko via Facebook
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5. Ruth's Chris Steak House, West Des Moines

Ruth's Chris West Des Moines via Facebook
Ruth's Chris West Des Moines via Facebook
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6. Ruthie's Steak & Seafood at Rhythm City Casino, Davenport

Ruthie's Steak & Seafood at Rhythm City Casino Resort via Facebook
Ruthie's Steak & Seafood at Rhythm City Casino Resort via Facebook
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7. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, West Des Moines

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill via Facebook
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill via Facebook
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8. Fleming's Steakhouse, West Des Moines

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar via Facebook
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar via Facebook
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9. Eatery A, Des Moines

Eatery A via Facebook
Eatery A via Facebook
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10. Proudfoot & Bird, Des Moines

Proudfoot & Bird via Facebook
Proudfoot & Bird via Facebook
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