Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are The Station on Ingersoll, Gateway Market Café and Motley School Tavern, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Experience the best soul food restaurants in Des Moines. From authentic flavors to modern interpretations, discover top-rated soul food dining.
Des Moines's Premier Soul Food Destinations
Experience the ultimate comfort of Des Moines through this curated collection of the city's top soul food and hearty dining destinations. From the classic American flavors at The Station on Ingersoll and Charlotte's
10 restaurants in Best Soul Food Restaurants in Des Moines | Top Rated Soul Food Food
- The Station on Ingersoll · rated 4/5: American.
- Gateway Market Café · rated 4/5: American.
- Motley School Tavern: American.
- Charlotte's Kitchen: American.
- Angry Goldfish Pub & Eatery: American.
- Zombie Burger & Drink Lab: American.
- Malo: Mexican.
- Mad Meatball: Italian.
- Rolling Wok Cafe: Chinese.
- Tito's Lounge: Mexican.
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.
