Looking for whole30-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Al's Dairy Freeze, G. Mig's 5th Street Pub and Nightingale Cocktail, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry whole30-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 38 affordable dining experiences
Discover affordable restaurants in Des Moines with whole30 options. Budget-friendly whole30 dining.
Des Moines's Affordable Whole30 Destinations
Navigating the Des Moines dining scene while sticking to a Whole30 lifestyle is easier than ever with this collection of affordable, health-conscious eateries. You can enjoy everything from hearty American fare at Main Street Cafe & Bakery and The Station on Ingersoll to fresh catches at Waterfront Seafood Market or premium cuts at Trostel's Greenbriar. With options spanning traditional Chinese, Thai, and Japanese cuisines, these local favorites ensure you never have to sacrifice flavor or your budget to stay on track.
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Whole30 Restaurants in Des Moines | Affordable & Whole30
- Al's Dairy Freeze · rated 4/5: 13 whole30-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- G. Mig's 5th Street Pub · rated 4/5: 3 whole30-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Nightingale Cocktail · rated 4/5: 3 whole30-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Trostel's Greenbriar · rated 3/5: 6 whole30-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- The Green Olive: 19 whole30-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Friedrichs Coffee: 16 whole30-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Skip's: 13 whole30-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Iowa Beef Steakhouse: 10 whole30-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- 801 Chophouse: 10 whole30-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Urban Cellar: 9 whole30-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Rolling Wok Cafe: 9 whole30-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Tasty Tacos: 8 whole30-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Prime and Providence: 7 whole30-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Palmer's Deli: 7 whole30-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Clyde's Fine Diner: 7 whole30-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Palmer's Deli & Market: 7 whole30-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- W-Tao Sushi: 7 whole30-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Waterfront Seafood Market: 6 whole30-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Old West: 6 whole30-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Grounds For Celebration: 6 whole30-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Monterrey Mexican Restaurant: 6 whole30-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Johnny's Italian Steakhouse: 6 whole30-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Scooter's Coffee: 6 whole30-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Motley School Tavern: 5 whole30-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Sakari Sushi Lounge: 5 whole30-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Drake Diner: 5 whole30-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- De Rice: 5 whole30-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Simon's: 4 whole30-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Blue Shark Ale House: 4 whole30-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Tom Archer's: 4 whole30-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
