Skip's – American
Skip’s invites guests into a lively, welcoming space where the hum of conversation pairs perfectly with the golden glow of perfectly crisped appetizers and communal plates meant for sharing. The kitchen balances classic comfort with bold accents, serving up everything from tender mussels bathed in savory broth to the satisfying, nutty crunch of pecan-crusted chicken strips. Whether you are tucking into zesty jalapeno shrimp or dipping into a warm, velvety bowl of spinach and artichoke dip, every bite captures the spirited essence of a quintessential neighborhood gathering spot.
4000, Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA, 50321 +15152871820 http://www.skipsdesmoines.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Mussels - $15: lemon butter, garlic toast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Rings (Half) - $10: thin sliced Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Rings (Full) - $13: thin sliced Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bruschetta - $14: focaccia, basil pesto, mushrooms, roma tomatoes and provolone cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Quesadilla - $13: served with sour cream and pico de gallo Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pecan Crusted Chicken Strips - $15: served with honey mustard dipping sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalapeno Shrimp - $16: chipotle jalapeno butter, garlic toast Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach & Artichoke Dip - $13: fresh corn tortilla chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Nachos (Half) - $14: black beans, chicken, red chile aioli, melted cheddar & pepper jack cheese, side of sour cream & pico de gallo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Nachos (Full) - $17: black beans, chicken, red chile aioli, melted cheddar & pepper jack cheese, side of sour cream & pico de gallo Available at: dinner, lunch
Soup and Salads
- Soup of the Day (Cup) - $7 Dietary tags: Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup of the Day (Bowl) - $9 Dietary tags: Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chinese Chicken Salad - $16: marinated chicken, broccoli, carrots, won-ton strips and peanut sauce tossed in a citrus-soy dressing Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Salad - $16: raspberry vinaigrette, onion, pecans and strawberry slices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Santa Fe Salad - $16: chicken, black beans, pico de gallo, pepper jack & cheddar cheese and tortilla strips Available at: dinner, lunch
- Balsamic Chicken Salad - $16: chicken, corn, bacon, onion, sun dried & roma tomatoes, parmesan cheese, balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pecan Crusted Chicken Salad - $17.5: avocado, egg, onion, tomato, green pepper, pecan chicken strips Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cobb Salad - $17.5: chicken, bacon, egg, avocado, tomato, blue cheese crumbles Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $11.5: lemon, romaine, parmesan cheese, croutons Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seared Ahi Tuna Salad - $16: seared ahi tuna, carrots, tomato, onion, green pepper wontons, citrus-soy vinaigrette Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Steak Sandwich - $24: 8 oz sirloin on toasted open faced sourdough, topped with onion rings Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheeseburger - $16: choice of cheese with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle on a toasted onion bun Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rarebit - $16: grilled beef patty on toasted white bread, topped with our signature cheese sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Chicken Sandwich - $17: bacon, barbeque sauce and pepper jack cheese on toasted focaccia Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Burger - $17: handcrafted & grilled featuring fresh salmon, served with lettuce, tomato, red chile aioli on a toasted onion bun Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Cod Sandwich - $17: lettuce, red chile aioli on toasted sourdough Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Tenderloin Sandwich - $15: breaded pork tenderloin, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, on toasted kaiser bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Melt - $15: carrot, zucchini, mushrooms, onion, avocado, lettuce, tomato, melted provolone cheese on toasted rye Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- B.L.T. - $14: bacon, lettuce and tomato served on toasted sourdough Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Club - $17: swiss cheese, avocado, lettuce, bacon and tomato served on focaccia Available at: dinner, lunch
- Italian Sausage Sandwich - $15: seasoned sausage patty, roasted red peppers and provolone cheese on toasted ciabatta Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Club - $17: shrimp, bacon, lettuce, tomato and red chile aioli on toasted white bread Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Melt - $14: grilled tuna salad, tomato and our signature cheese sauce on toasted sourdough Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup, Salad or Sandwich Combo - $14: choice of egg salad, tuna salad, turkey or grilled cheese with soup or salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Sirloin (10oz) - $32: lightly seasoned, served with house salad and side Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak De Burgo - $42: two 4oz beef medallions, pan sauteed with mushrooms and de burgo butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore Available at: dinner, lunch
- Filet (8oz) - $40: beef tenderloin lightly seasoned Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- New York Strip (12oz) - $36: beef strip lightly seasoned Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rib-Eye (12oz) - $36: cut lightly seasoned Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baby Back Ribs (Half) - $23.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baby Back Ribs (Full) - $31.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Shank - $24.5: bone-in pork shank over rice topped with a mushroom demi-glace Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken De Burgo - $23: chicken breast sauteed with mushrooms and our de burgo butter Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Picatta - $25: chicken tenders, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, and capers served in a white wine dijon sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Chicken - $22: grilled chicken breast on toasted sourdough bread, and topped with imitation crab meat, shrimp & hollandaise Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cod - $22: broiled in a lemon dill oil or rubbed with blackening spices and grilled Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Walleye - $26: pan-fried golden brown Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seared Ahi Tuna Entree - $23: blackened and seared rare served sliced with a soy beer sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tilapia - $23: pecan & coconut encrusted, pan fried and placed on top of a honey mustard glaze Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Salmon (8oz) - $27: choice of blackened or grilled Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Chicken Marsala - $26.5: chicken tenders, angel hair pasta, marsala wine mushroom sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carbonara - $25.5: chicken breast, mushrooms, bacon, alfredo sauce, bowtie pasta Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Alfredo - $23.5: chicken tenders, linguini pasta, alfredo sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bowtie Creole - $27.5: sausage, shrimp, imitation crab, chicken, tomato, bowtie pasta, creole cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Jalapeno Pasta - $25.5: chicken breast, jalapeno cream sauce, linguini pasta Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cavatelli - $24.5: sausage, marinara sauce, cavatelli pasta, melted mozzarella Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Chicken Pasta - $25.5: green onions, tomato, bowtie pasta, cajun cream sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Salmon Pasta - $27.5: green onions, tomato, bowtie pasta, cajun cream sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lemon & Garlic Shrimp Pasta - $26.5: shrimp, lemon butter, broccoli, green onion, linguini pasta Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jambalaya - $25.5: sausage, chicken, shrimp and rice in a cajun sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tomato Basil Pasta - $19: fresh tomato sauce with basil, garlic and angel hair pasta Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Cole Slaw Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice Pilaf Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Toast Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Mashed Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cottage Cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Baked Potato Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Au Gratin Potatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Asparagus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Vegetables Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Raspberry Delight Mocktail - $7: Raspberry puree, ginger ale, and pineapple juice Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
- Passion Fruit Spritzer Mocktail - $7: Passion Fruit syrup, pineapple juice and soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Gentlemen's Martini - $12: Hendrick's Gin and Ketel One with a dash of olive juice & blue cheese olive Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Keylime Martini - $12: RumChata, Absolut Vanilla, Midori, and sour Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Espresso Martini - $12: Tito's Vodka, Irish Cream, Kahlua, and espresso
- Peach Old Fashion - $11: Maker’s Mark Bourbon, peach puree, bitters with muddled cherry and orange Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Mango Jalapeño Margarita - $11: Jose Cuervo, Grand Marnier, mango purée, fresh squeezed lime with a jalapeño slice
- Pomegranite Aperol Spritzer - $13 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
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