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Where to Eat if You’re Going to a Concert at Wells Fargo Arena [GALLERY]
Heading to an event at Wells Fargo Arena or the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines? We've got you covered! We put together a list of restaurants within walking distance (15 minutes) of the venues that are open for dinner and have a Google rating of 4-stars or higher. Here are some of your options:
Where to Eat if You're Going to a Concert at Wells Fargo Arena
Heading to an event at Wells Fargo Arena or the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines? We've got you covered! We put together a list of restaurants within walking distance (15 minutes) of the venues that are open for dinner and have a Google rating of 4-stars or higher. Here are some of your options:
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- 801 Chophouse - 801 Grand Ave, Des Moines
- 12-minute walk
- Hours
- Monday through Saturday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Sunday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- 4.7-star rating on Google (1,192 reviews)
- Bar Nico - 428 E Locust St, Des Moines
- 14-minute walk
- Hours
- Monday through Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12 a.m.
- Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 a.m.
- Sunday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- 4.6-star rating on Google (176 reviews)
- Blue Sushi Sake Grill - 316 Court Ave, Des Moines
- 10-minute walk
- Hours
- Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Sunday from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- 4.4-star rating on Google (893 reviews)
- Buzzard Billy’s - 615 3rd St, Des Moines
- 2-minute walk
- Hours
- Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Friday & Saturday from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Sunday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- 4.4-star rating on Google (4,072 reviews)
- Ceviche Bar - 223 E Walnut St, Des Moines
- 13-minute walk
- Hours
- Sunday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Monday & Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Wednesday & Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.
- Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
- 4.4-star rating on Google (603 reviews)
- Clyde's Fine Diner - 111 E Grand Ave, Des Moines
- 9-minute walk
- Hours
- Tuesday & Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Thursday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- 4.6-star rating on Google (290 reviews)
- Coda Lounge - 401 Locust St, Des Moines
- 7-minute walk
- Open daily from 3 p.m. to 12 a.m.
- 4.2-star rating on Google (27 reviews)
- Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Company - 309 Court Ave, Des Moines
- 9-minute walk
- Hours
- Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Friday from 10 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 (859 reviews)
- El Bait Shop/High Life Lounge - 200 SW 2nd St, Des Moines
- 13-minute walk
- Hours
- Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.
- 4.6-star rating on Google (2,838 reviews)
- Fong's Pizza - 223 4th St, Des Moines
- 9-minute walk
- Hours
- Sunday & Monday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.
- Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
- 4.5-star rating on Google (3,809 reviews)
- Fresko - 909 Locust St, Des Moines
- 14-minute walk
- 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 (766 reviews)
- Hessen Haus - 101 4th St, Des Moines
- 12-minute walk
- Kitchen Hours
- Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- 4.6-star rating on Google (3,251 reviews)
- The Iowa Taproom - 215 E 3rd St, Des Moines
- 14-minute walk
- Kitchen Hours
- Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Late Night appetizers available Friday & Saturday until 11 p.m.
- 4.6-star rating on Google (3,859 reviews)
- JJ Jasmine Thai Cuisine - 400 Walnut St (2nd Floor), Des Moines
- 9-minute walk
- Hours
- Monday through Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- 4.4-star rating on Google (87 reviews)
- Mulberry Street Tavern - 206 6th Ave, Des Moines
- 12-minute walk
- Dinner Hours
- Monday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Friday & Saturday from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Sunday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- 4.3-star rating on Google (205 reviews)
- Olympic Flame Restaurant - 514 E Grand Ave, Des Moines
- 14-minute walk
- Open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- 4.6-star rating on Google (712 reviews)
- Open Sesame - 313 E Locust St, Des Moines
- 14-minute walk
- 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.
- 4.5-star rating on Google (566 reviews)
- Pho Real Kitchen and Bar - 200 4th St, Des Moines
- 10-minute walk
- Hours
- Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7:45 p.m.
- Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday from 11 a.m. to 8:45 p.m.
- Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
- Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1:45 a.m.
- 4.3-star rating on Google (558 reviews)
- Quinton's Bar & Deli - 506 E Grand Ave, Des Moines
- 14-minute walk
- Hours
- Sunday through Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.
- Thursday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
- 4-star rating on Google (586 reviews)
- The Republic on Grand - 401 E Grand Ave, Des Moines
- 12-minute walk
- Kitchen Hours
- Sunday through Thursday from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Friday & Saturday from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- 4.5-star rating on Google (501 reviews)
- RōCA - 208 Court Ave, Des Moines
- 10-minute walk
- Kitchen Hours
- Monday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Friday & Saturday from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Sunday from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- 4.6-star rating on Google (854 reviews)
- The Royal Mile - 210 4th St, Des Moines
- 9-minute walk
- Hours
- Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
- Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m.
- Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m.
- 4.6-star rating on Google (1,732 reviews)
- Splash Seafood Bar & Grill - 303 Locust St, Des Moines
- 5-minute walk
- 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 (530 reviews)
- The Stuffed Olive - 208 3rd St, Des Moines
- 8-minute walk
- Hours
- Monday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to 12 a.m.
- Friday & Saturday from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.
- 4.5-star rating on Google (769 reviews)
- Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar - 665 Grand Ave, Des Moines
- 9-minute walk
- Hours
- Sunday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Friday from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- 4.2-star rating on Google (932 reviews)
- W-Tao Sushi - 400 Walnut St, Des Moines
- 8-minute walk
- 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 p.m.
- Saturday from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- 4.6-star rating on Google (890 reviews)
- Zavy Kitchen - 111 E Grand Ave, Des Moines
- 10-minute walk
- Hours
- Monday, Wednesday & Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- 4.7-star rating on Google (100 reviews)
- Zombie Burger + Drink Lab - 300 E Grand Ave, Des Moines
- 11-minute walk
- 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 (9,061 reviews)
Here are a few other highly-rated restaurants that are close to the arena, but may take longer than 15 minutes to walk to:
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