Either/Or – American
Either/Or pulses with a vibrant, communal energy, offering a stylish backdrop where eclectic small plates and elevated comfort classics take center stage. Guests linger over tables laden with everything from zesty Mexican cheese curds and delicate tuna poke to charred, smoky broccolini, creating a spirited dining experience that celebrates bold flavors and the joy of sharing.
6222, Grand Avenue, Des Moines, 50312 +15152141831 https://eitherordsm.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Either/Or
Dairy-Free at Either/Or
Either/Or in Des Moines has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Good Soup and Deviled Eggs. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Either/Or
Either/Or in Des Moines has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Good Soup and Deviled Eggs. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Either/Or
Either/Or in Des Moines has 19 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side Salad, Crispy Brussels Sprouts and Cornbread Cake. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Either/Or
Either/Or in Des Moines has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken Wings and Couscous Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Either/Or
Either/Or in Des Moines has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Grilled Broccolini. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Either/Or
Either/Or in Des Moines has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Grilled Broccolini. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Either/Or
Either/Or in Des Moines has 7 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Good Soup and Chips & Salsa. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Either/Or
Either/Or in Des Moines has 20 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Cornbread Cake and Focaccia Cheese Sticks. 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 Either/Or
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Italian Sub | 109 g | 66 g |
| Chicken Wings | 1.4 g | 57.1 g |
| Butternut Squash Alfredo | 1.5 g | 35.5 g |
| Cajun Shrimp | 26.2 g | 32.1 g |
| E/O Smash Burger | 50.8 g | 29.7 g |
| Wedge Salad | 9 g | 29.1 g |
| Steak Bites De Burgo | 100.8 g | 28 g |
| Chicken & Biscuits | 63.3 g | 25.4 g |
| Mediterranean Salad | 75.1 g | 23.8 g |
| Nachos | 76.6 g | 20.4 g |
| Focaccia Cheese Sticks | 41.2 g | 19.5 g |
| Fried Chicken Salad | 6.6 g | 18 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Chips & Salsa - $9: mango, tomato, jalapeno cilantro, onion, served with tortilla chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Brussels Sprouts - $11: garlic-tofu puree, black garlic, pickled shallot Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Focaccia Cheese Sticks - $12: housemade focaccia, mozzarella, parmesan, Italian seasoning, served with red sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Broccolini - $10: tzatziki, almond, lemon-basil vinaigrette, chili oil Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mexican Cheese Curds - $12: chipotle ranch, fresnos Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Wings - $15: choice of buffalo or BBQ, ranch or bleu cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos - $16: queso, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeno, sour cream, house-ground beef Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deviled Eggs - $5.5: aioli, dijon, pickle, mustard greens Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Tuna Poke - $17: shaved onion, scallion, avocado, cucumber, orange, Macadamia nut, shoyu-sesame dressing, served over rice or spring mix Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Fried Chicken Salad - $18: romaine, cucumber, tomato, corn, Prairie Breeze, ranch Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wedge Salad - $13: baby iceberg, pickled pomegranate seed, bacon lardon, Pecorino Romano, pink peppercorn, bleu cheese dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Couscous Salad - $14: roasted carrot, parsnip, pickled shiitake mushroom, mushroom soy vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mediterranean Salad - $14: romaine, cucumber, Kalamata olive, tomato, chickpeas, feta, marinated pepper and onion, lemon-basil vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- E/O Salad - $13: romaine, bacon, cucumber, tomato, Prairie Breeze, creamy Italian Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Steak Bites De Burgo - $27: New York Strip, mashed potato, mushroom, compound butter, chives Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sausage & Kale Cavatelli - $20: housemade cavatelli, fennel pork sausage, kale, mushroom, tomato, cream, parmesan Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Butternut Squash Alfredo - $18: house-made cavatelli, mascarpone, parmesan, pumpkin seed gremolata Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cajun Shrimp - $18: andouille sausage, mirepoix, coriander-lemon butter, scallion, served over rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken & Biscuits - $18: chicken thigh & drum, peas, corn, mirepoix, gravy, served with black pepper biscuits Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- E/O Smash Burger - $18.5: two house-ground patties, American cheese, Smash sauce, tomato, onion, pickle Available at: dinner, lunch
- Texas BBQ Burger - $18.5: two house-ground patties, BBQ sauce, American cheese, bacon, crispy onions, pickle Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Tenderloin - $17: pounded and lightly breaded tenderloin, dijonaise, red onion, pickle Available at: dinner, lunch
- Basic Chicken Sandwich - $15.5: breast meat lightly breaded and tenderized by hand, aioli, pickles Available at: dinner, lunch
- Broccolini Sandwich - $15: lettuce, tomato, onion, provolone, garlic aioli, Italian dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Korean Philly Cheesesteak - $17: Gochujang aioli, kimchi, American cheese, scallions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Italian Sub - $17: mortadella, salami, capicola, lettuce, tomato, onion, provolone, garlic aioli, Italian dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Potato Salad - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pasta Salad - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fries - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Salad - $5 Dietary tags: Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Good Soup: ask your server for our current preparation 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
Kids
- Kids Cheeseburger - $9.5: served with fries Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Grilled Cheese - $9.5: served with fries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Chicken Fingers - $9.5: served with fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Mac & Cheese - $9.5: served with fries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Chocolate Mousse - $8: cinnamon toasted tuiles, whipped butterscotch, caramel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Buttermilk Panna Cotta - $8: mango jasmine jam, vanilla bean pavlova Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Cornbread Cake - $7: whipped honey ganache, candied corn flakes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- E/O Cookie - $6: ask about our current preparation Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Bloody Mary - $13: St. George green chile vodka, housemade bloody mary mix, pickle, olive, lime
- Fresh Squeezed Mimosa - $12: prosecco, fresh squeezed oj Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Cold Brew Martini - $13: Tito’s, cold brew, Kahlua, Licor 43, demerara, Angostura Orange Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Cold Brew Coffee: Windmill Coffee Roasters
- Hot Coffee: Windmill Coffee Roasters
Frequently Asked Questions about Either/Or
- Is Either/Or dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Either/Or has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Good Soup and Deviled Eggs.
- What can I eat at Either/Or on a dairy-free diet?
- Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Good Soup and Deviled Eggs carry the dairy-free tag, out of 7 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Either/Or have vegan options?
- Yes. 7 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Crispy Brussels Sprouts and Good Soup.
- Is Either/Or gluten-free?
- 2 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 Either/Or?
- Italian Sub, at roughly 66g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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