Des Moines brings together waterfront American seafood, homestyle Mexican cooking, Italian dinners, and Mexican-inspired wood-fired pizza at generally approachable prices. The area’s dining is especially compelling for its mix of familiar comfort dishes and distinctive Mexican flavors, from traditional soups to inventive pizzas. For a meal by the water or a relaxed neighborhood table, Des Moines offers plenty of reason to explore.
Preliminary reads are early assessments from a smaller review sample, not full Seemor analyses.
A classic Puget Sound seafood house with a warm, lively room and appealing views toward the water. The chowder is the dependable star, while fried seafood ranges from excellent to greasy or overcooked, and portions and pricing draw recurring complaints. Try: Clam chowder.
This colorful, spacious burrito shop is built for quick meals, drive-through convenience, and salsa-bar customization. Burritos, taquitos, and breakfast items can be generous and flavorful, but recent reviews describe shrinking value, uneven cooking, mix-ups, and rough handling of complaints. Try: Washington burrito.
This is a busy, casual Mexican counter-service restaurant that locals use for quick lunches, late-night meals, and family orders. Tacos, soups, and other staples are often fresh, generous, and satisfying, while a minority of detailed reports describe serious preparation and contamination problems. Try: tacos.