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 Upscale Carnivore Destinations
Des Moines offers a sophisticated landscape for steak lovers seeking an elevated dining experience. From the refined elegance of 801 Chophouse to the modern luxury of Prime and Providence, these premier destinations specialize in expertly prepared cuts and world-class service. Whether you are celebrating a special occasion or simply craving the finest beef in the city, this collection showcases the very best of the local upscale steakhouse scene.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Carnivore Restaurants in Des Moines | Upscale & 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.
