Clyde's Fine Diner – American
Clyde’s Fine Diner reimagines the classic American eatery as a stylish, high-energy haunt where nostalgic comfort meets culinary sophistication. The air hums with conversation as guests dive into playful, elevated snacks like tangy dill pickle wings and briny bloody oysters, all served alongside expertly curated charcuterie boards and gourmet takes on childhood favorites. It is a vibrant space that treats the humble chicken nugget with the same reverence as beef tartare, offering a dining experience that feels both refreshingly bold and warmly familiar.
111, East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50309 +15152433686 https://www.clydesfinediner.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Clyde's Fine Diner
Dairy-Free at Clyde's Fine Diner
Clyde's Fine Diner in Des Moines has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Housemade Softserve, Side House Salad and Side Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Clyde's Fine Diner
Clyde's Fine Diner in Des Moines has 8 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Housemade Softserve, Side House Salad and Vegan/GF Bun. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Clyde's Fine Diner
Clyde's Fine Diner in Des Moines has 24 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Kale Salad, Crispy Shrimpwich and Caesar Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Clyde's Fine Diner
Clyde's Fine Diner in Des Moines has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Tete De Cochon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Clyde's Fine Diner
Clyde's Fine Diner in Des Moines has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Add Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Clyde's Fine Diner
Clyde's Fine Diner in Des Moines has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Add Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Clyde's Fine Diner
Clyde's Fine Diner in Des Moines has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Add Chicken and French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Clyde's Fine Diner
Clyde's Fine Diner in Des Moines has 16 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Housemade Softserve, Side Fries and Vegan/GF Bun. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Clyde's Fine Diner
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Kale Salad | 242.7 g | 56.1 g |
| CFD Burger | 34.1 g | 36.5 g |
| Caesar Sprouts | 16.2 g | 36 g |
| Dill Pickle Wings | 69.8 g | 35.6 g |
| Arugula Salad | 20.9 g | 31.9 g |
| Tete De Cochon | 18.1 g | 30.4 g |
| Vegan/GF Bun | 3.1 g | 28 g |
| Clyde’s Daiquiri | 17.3 g | 27 g |
| Ruth’s Ranch Crackers | 50.3 g | 24.9 g |
| Steak Frites | 49.3 g | 24.1 g |
| Italian | 6.5 g | 23.1 g |
| Cheese Plate | 41.9 g | 22.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Starters
- Caesar Sprouts - $13: fried brussels, caesar dressing, sunflower seeds, toasted bread crumbs, parmesan Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Tartare - $16: Clyde's tartare dressing, red pepper crisp, confit egg yolk, chives, crostini Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dill Pickle Wings - $15: dill cured confit chicken wings, house dill seasoning, house ranch Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bloody Oysters - $15: aunt dotty's oysters, bloody mary jus, herb oil, smoked trout roe Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- French Fries - $6: hand-cut russet potatoes w/ malt vinegar mayo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ruth’s Ranch Crackers - $4: cheez-its and oyster crackers, ranch seasoning Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Nuggets - $15: house made chicken nuggets, caviar, honey mustard mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charcuterie & Cheese - $19: good butcher charcuterie, prairie breeze white cheddar, big ed’s gouda, honey, marcona almonds, jam, crostini Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Plate - $12: chef selected cheeses, honey, marcona almonds, seasonal preserves, crostini Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bar Snack: Daily shareable snack Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- House Salad - $12: mixed greens, pickled onions, shaved watermelon radish, toasted breadcrumbs, lemon vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kale Salad - $15: pepitas, shaved onion, walnuts, currants, fried chickpeas, sunflower seeds, pea shoots, yogurt ranch dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $14: chopped romaine, house caesar dressing, parmesan, croutons, boquerones Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arugula Salad - $15: bridgewater farms arugula, honey-nut squash fritters, sweet pickled pear, shaved red onion, honey vinaigrette, chili-almond brittle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- CFD Burger - $14: double smash patty, american cheese, clyde's burger sauce, shaved onion, pickles Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Burger - $15: veggie patty, field roast vegan cheese, greens, shaved onion, dijonnaise Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Shrimpwich - $17: hand breaded fried shrimp, remoulade, shredduce, onion Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mojo Pork Sandwich - $16: slow braised citrus marinated pork shoulder, mojo criollo, cabbage slaw w/ fresno chili vinaigrette, cilantro lime mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Bird - $15: fried chicken, clyde’s sichuan hot sauce, napa cabbage slaw w/ kimchi vinaigrette, kewpie mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Italian - $19: toasted sourdough, the good butchers salami, aged provolone, olive tapenade, roasted pickled peppers, parm, italian dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Scottish Salmon - $27: lobster coconut curry, caramelized cauliflower puree, sweet pickled cauliflower, confit bok choy Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Golden Sausage - $24: house made pork sausage, onion soubise, stewed chickpeas, melted leeks, fennel seed salumi, herb oil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tete De Cochon - $29: red wine pork cheeks, glazed parsnips, parsnip puree, braised red cabbage, pickled mustard seeds Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rigatoni - $23: wild boar ragu, parm crema, garlic breadcrumb, fried sage Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken - $31: airline chicken breast, roasted sunchokes, marsala wine sauce, braised kale, fine herbs Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Frites - $31: hanger steak, creamed spinach, pickled mushrooms, blue butter, house fries Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Kids
- Spaghetti - $7: w/ butter or red sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tenders - $7: Served with a choice of fries or side salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheeseburger - $8: Served with a choice of fries or side salad Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Cheese - $7: Served with a choice of fries or side salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Housemade Softserve - $5: vanilla, seasonal flavor, or twist, served plain or w/ sprinkles Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Brownie Sundae - $11: fudgy brownie, vanilla softserve, hot fudge, whipped cream, nuts, cherry Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Two Cookies - $5: oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, served warm Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Hennessy VS - $12
- Remy Martin VSOP - $14
- Espresso Martini - $13
- Coffee - $4.5: Horizon Line Brew
- Hot Tea - $4: earl grey, lavender chamomile, citrus chamomile
- Shake It Off - $13: vodka, lemon, grapefruit, pomegranate grenadine, pink peppercorn, elderflower cordial Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- High, Low and In Between - $15: bourbon, cynar, scotch, luxardo, angostora bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Lady May - $8: chamomile tea, elderflower syrup, pink peppercorn syrup, pomegranate grenadine, grapefruit, lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Everything’s Magic - $8: peach green tea, damiana syrup, lime, ginger beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Old Fashioned - $6: bourbon, dark syrup, orange angostura bitters
- Martini - $6: gin OR vodka, vermouth
- Clyde’s Daiquiri - $7: rum blend, blackberry cordial, white wine syrup, lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Napa Valley Sour - $7: rye whiskey, red wine syrup, lemon, foam Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- House Red, White, And Rosé - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Zombie Dust or PBR Draft - $5: 16oz draft Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Chewbocka or Ruthie Can - $5: 16oz can Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Domestic Bottle - $4: Miller High Life, Coors Light, Michelob Ultra Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
Add-ons
- Add Chicken - $6 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Add Salmon - $12 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Side Fries - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side House Salad - $6 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Caesar Salad - $8 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegan/GF Bun - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic
Frequently Asked Questions about Clyde's Fine Diner
- Is Clyde's Fine Diner dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Clyde's Fine Diner has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Housemade Softserve, Side House Salad and Side Fries.
- What can I eat at Clyde's Fine Diner on a dairy-free diet?
- Housemade Softserve, Side House Salad and Side Fries carry the dairy-free tag, out of 12 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Clyde's Fine Diner have vegan options?
- Yes. 16 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Housemade Softserve and Side Fries.
- Is Clyde's Fine Diner gluten-free?
- 8 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Clyde's Fine Diner?
- Kale Salad, at roughly 56.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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