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.
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Discover cheap restaurants in Des Moines with whole30 options. Budget-friendly whole30 dining.
Des Moines's Cheap Whole30 Destinations
Discover a variety of budget-friendly dining options in Des Moines that make sticking to your Whole30 goals both simple and delicious. This collection spans a wide range of flavors, from classic American fare at spots like G. Mig's 5th Street Pub and Francie's Bar & Grill to vibrant Chinese, Thai, and seafood dishes. Whether you are craving Mexican, Italian, or a fresh meal from Waterfront Seafood Market, these local eateries provide wholesome and affordable choices for every palate.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Whole30 Restaurants in Des Moines | Cheap & 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.
