With warmer temperatures, there is nothing quite like dining al fresco. Believe it or not, West Des Moines / Waukee has a wide variety of outdoor dining experiences for you to choose from.
Here is our list of Top 10 restaurants featuring patios, rooftops and picnic tables!
Barn Town Brewing
9500 University Ave.
West Des Moines, IA 50265
515-978-6767
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Barn Town Brewing is a brewpub serving up from-scratch comfort food and craft beer.
Global Brew Tap House
9500 University Ave., Suite 1118
West Des Moines, IA 50265
515-264-2903
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Global Brew Tap House is home to a community of craft beer lovers, 50 beers on tap and approximately 200 bottled beers from around the world.
Gilroy’s Kitchen + Pub + Patio
1238 8th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265
515-809-1727
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Gilroys’s Kitchen + Pub + Patio is known for it’s take on “Stylish American Comfort Food” that can’t be found anywhere else. Coupled with it’s experienced bar staff and one of a kind patio.
Gusto Pizza Co.
8950 University Ave. Suite 105
West Des Moines, IA 50266
515-216-2198
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Gusto Pizza Co. offer unique hand-crafted pizzas and sandwiches, for a reasonable price.
Granite City Food & Brewery
12801 University Ave.
Clive, Iowa 50325
515-224-1300
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Granite City Food & Brewery is a national restaurant chain, featuring a full made-from-scratch menu sure to please any tastes. However, the on-site brewery with handcrafted brews is what sets it apart from most national chains.
Wellman’s Pub and Rooftop
597 Market Street
West Des Moines, Iowa
515-222-1100
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Technically not a patio, but a rooftop! Wellman’s Pub and Rooftop is one of “the” spots to watch the game and grab anything from brunch to after dinner drinks.
Saints Pub & Patio
87 NE Carefree Ln
Waukee, IA 50263
515-216-1654
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Saints Pub & Patio is a great place to grab a burger and watch the big game, with domestic pints and a large selection of traditional bar food.
Wasabi
9500 University Ave #2101
West Des Moines, IA 50266
515-987-6103
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Wasabi has been a long time coming and worth the wait, bringing Asian fusion with stylish presentation to West Des Moines. Their outdoor dining space is a perfect place to enjoy that California Roll you’ve been craving lately.
Taco Hangover
265 50th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265
515-440-4703
Taco Hangover offers authentic street food along with killer American favorites in an urban party bar atmosphere.
Mickey’s Irish Pub
50 SE Laurel St
Waukee, IA 50263
515-987-9604
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Energetic Irish-themed bar offering pub grub, drink specials, pool & more in a casual atmosphere.