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.
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Des Moines's Fine Dining Carnivore Destinations
Des Moines offers a sophisticated landscape for meat lovers seeking an elevated evening out. This curated selection of premier steakhouses, including the renowned 801 Chophouse, showcases the city's commitment to prime cuts and elegant service. Whether you are celebrating a special occasion or simply craving a perfectly seared steak, these destinations provide the ultimate fine-dining experience for the discerning carnivore.
30 restaurants in Best Fine Dining Carnivore Restaurants in Des Moines | Fine Dining & Carnivore
- 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.
