Looking for carnivore-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Trostel's Greenbriar, The Green Olive and Skip's, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry carnivore-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Discover the best Des Moines restaurants with carnivore options. Highly rated spots with authentic carnivore menu items.
Des Moines's Premier Carnivore Destinations
Des Moines offers a vibrant culinary landscape for meat lovers, featuring a diverse array of establishments that prioritize high-quality proteins and hearty portions. From the refined cuts at Prime and Providence to the fresh catches at Waterfront Seafood Market, this collection spans everything from classic American comfort food and upscale steakhouses to Japanese, Mexican, and Mediterranean flavors. Whether you are craving a casual burger at Francie's Bar & Grill or an elegant evening at Trostel's Greenbriar, these local favorites ensure every diner finds a satisfying meal in the heart of Iowa.
30 restaurants in Best Des Moines Restaurants with Carnivore Options | Top Rated
- Trostel's Greenbriar · rated 3/5: 3 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- The Green Olive: 7 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Skip's: 5 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Friedrichs Coffee: 5 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Iowa Beef Steakhouse: 5 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Prime and Providence: 4 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- 801 Chophouse: 4 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Urban Cellar: 4 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Johnny's Italian Steakhouse: 4 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Waterfront Seafood Market: 3 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Sakari Sushi Lounge: 3 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Main Street Cafe & Bakery · rated 5/5: 2 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- G. Mig's 5th Street Pub · rated 4/5: 1 carnivore-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Motley School Tavern: 2 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Simon's: 2 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Blue Shark Ale House: 2 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Francie's Bar & Grill: 2 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Monterrey Mexican Restaurant: 2 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Rolling Wok Cafe: 2 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Paul Revere's Pizza: 2 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Tasty Tacos: 2 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Charlotte's Kitchen: 1 carnivore-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Drake Diner: 1 carnivore-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Clyde's Fine Diner: 1 carnivore-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Scenic Route Bakery: 1 carnivore-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- El Bait Shop: 1 carnivore-friendly dish on the menu. Mexican.
- Fong's Pizza: 1 carnivore-friendly dish on the menu. Chinese.
- Fire Creek: 1 carnivore-friendly dish on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Johnny's Italian Steakhouse: 1 carnivore-friendly dish on the menu. Steakhouse.
- W-Tao Sushi: 1 carnivore-friendly dish on the menu. Japanese.
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.
