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: vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, nut-free, keto, low-carb, high-protein, mediterranean, pescatarian, plant-based, sugar-free, diabetic, low-fat, heart-healthy, whole30, paleo, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, anti-inflammatory, weight-watchers, volumetrics, raw-food, tlc, detox, alkaline, low-fodmap, carnivore, zone, aip, mayo-clinic, candida, slow-carb, pegan, lectin-free
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
- Caesar Sprouts - $13: fried brussels, caesar dressing, sunflower seeds, toasted bread crumbs, parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Beef Tartare - $16: Clyde's tartare dressing, red pepper crisp, confit egg yolk, chives, crostini Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Raw-Food
- Dill Pickle Wings - $15: dill cured confit chicken wings, house dill seasoning, house ranch Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Bloody Oysters - $15: aunt dotty's oysters, bloody mary jus, herb oil, smoked trout roe Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food
- French Fries - $6: hand-cut russet potatoes w/ malt vinegar mayo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Ruth’s Ranch Crackers - $4: cheez-its and oyster crackers, ranch seasoning Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chicken Nuggets - $15: house made chicken nuggets, caviar, honey mustard mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Charcuterie & Cheese - $19: good butcher charcuterie, prairie breeze white cheddar, big ed’s gouda, honey, marcona almonds, jam, crostini Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Cheese Plate - $12: chef selected cheeses, honey, marcona almonds, seasonal preserves, crostini Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Bar Snack: Daily shareable snack
- House Salad - $12: mixed greens, pickled onions, shaved watermelon radish, toasted breadcrumbs, lemon vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Kale Salad - $15: pepitas, shaved onion, walnuts, currants, fried chickpeas, sunflower seeds, pea shoots, yogurt ranch dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Caesar Salad - $14: chopped romaine, house caesar dressing, parmesan, croutons, boquerones Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
- Arugula Salad - $15: bridgewater farms arugula, honey-nut squash fritters, sweet pickled pear, shaved red onion, honey vinaigrette, chili-almond brittle Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- CFD Burger - $14: double smash patty, american cheese, clyde's burger sauce, shaved onion, pickles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Veggie Burger - $15: veggie patty, field roast vegan cheese, greens, shaved onion, dijonnaise Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Crispy Shrimpwich - $17: hand breaded fried shrimp, remoulade, shredduce, onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Mojo Pork Sandwich - $16: slow braised citrus marinated pork shoulder, mojo criollo, cabbage slaw w/ fresno chili vinaigrette, cilantro lime mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Hot Bird - $15: fried chicken, clyde’s sichuan hot sauce, napa cabbage slaw w/ kimchi vinaigrette, kewpie mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Italian - $19: toasted sourdough, the good butchers salami, aged provolone, olive tapenade, roasted pickled peppers, parm, italian dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Scottish Salmon - $27: lobster coconut curry, caramelized cauliflower puree, sweet pickled cauliflower, confit bok choy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida
- Golden Sausage - $24: house made pork sausage, onion soubise, stewed chickpeas, melted leeks, fennel seed salumi, herb oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb
- Tete De Cochon - $29: red wine pork cheeks, glazed parsnips, parsnip puree, braised red cabbage, pickled mustard seeds Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Rigatoni - $23: wild boar ragu, parm crema, garlic breadcrumb, fried sage Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Chicken - $31: airline chicken breast, roasted sunchokes, marsala wine sauce, braised kale, fine herbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach
- Steak Frites - $31: hanger steak, creamed spinach, pickled mushrooms, blue butter, house fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Spaghetti - $7: w/ butter or red sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chicken Tenders - $7: Served with a choice of fries or side salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Cheeseburger - $8: Served with a choice of fries or side salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Grilled Cheese - $7: Served with a choice of fries or side salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Housemade Softserve - $5: vanilla, seasonal flavor, or twist, served plain or w/ sprinkles Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Brownie Sundae - $11: fudgy brownie, vanilla softserve, hot fudge, whipped cream, nuts, cherry Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Two Cookies - $5: oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, served warm Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- 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
- High, Low and In Between - $15: bourbon, cynar, scotch, luxardo, angostora bitters
- Lady May - $8: chamomile tea, elderflower syrup, pink peppercorn syrup, pomegranate grenadine, grapefruit, lemon
- Everything’s Magic - $8: peach green tea, damiana syrup, lime, ginger beer
- 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
- Napa Valley Sour - $7: rye whiskey, red wine syrup, lemon, foam
- House Red, White, And Rosé - $8
- Zombie Dust or PBR Draft - $5: 16oz draft
- Chewbocka or Ruthie Can - $5: 16oz can
- Domestic Bottle - $4: Miller High Life, Coors Light, Michelob Ultra
- Add Chicken - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Add Salmon - $12 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Side Fries - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Side House Salad - $6 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Side Caesar Salad - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics
- Vegan/GF Bun - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol