Looking for south-beach-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are The Station on Ingersoll, G. Mig's 5th Street Pub and Trostel's Greenbriar, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry south-beach-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Discover the best Des Moines restaurants with south beach options. Highly rated spots with authentic south beach menu items.
Des Moines's Premier South Beach Destinations
Discover the best of the Des Moines dining scene with this collection of premier restaurants featuring a variety of South Beach-friendly selections. From the fresh catches at Waterfront Seafood Market and savory cuts at Trostel's Greenbriar to the diverse American and Chinese flavors found at Main Street Cafe & Bakery and Cheng's Garden, there is a delicious option for every craving. These local gems offer a balanced mix of Italian, Japanese, and classic pub fare, making it easy to find a satisfying meal that fits your lifestyle without sacrificing taste.
30 restaurants in Best Des Moines Restaurants with South Beach Options | Top Rated
- The Station on Ingersoll · rated 4/5: 4 south-beach-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- G. Mig's 5th Street Pub · rated 4/5: 4 south-beach-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Trostel's Greenbriar · rated 3/5: 4 south-beach-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Skip's: 15 south-beach-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Green Olive: 14 south-beach-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- W-Tao Sushi: 12 south-beach-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- El Bait Shop: 11 south-beach-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Drake Diner: 10 south-beach-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Johnny's Italian Steakhouse: 10 south-beach-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Iowa Beef Steakhouse: 9 south-beach-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Gameday: 9 south-beach-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Motley School Tavern: 8 south-beach-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Prime and Providence: 8 south-beach-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Sakari Sushi Lounge: 8 south-beach-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Urban Cellar: 8 south-beach-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Z'Mariks Noodle Cafe: 8 south-beach-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- De Rice: 8 south-beach-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Simon's: 7 south-beach-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Tasty Tacos: 7 south-beach-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- 801 Chophouse: 6 south-beach-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Rolling Wok Cafe: 6 south-beach-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Friedrichs Coffee: 5 south-beach-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Johnny's Italian Steakhouse: 5 south-beach-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Monterrey Mexican Restaurant: 5 south-beach-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Waterfront Seafood Market: 4 south-beach-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Palmer's Deli: 4 south-beach-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Malo: 4 south-beach-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Roots95: 4 south-beach-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Fong's Pizza: 4 south-beach-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Palmer's Deli & Market: 4 south-beach-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.
