dinner in West Des Moines?

[SFLisa]

I will be there on business on Thursday? Any laid-back good food suggestions? I eat almost anything!!!

[DrWine]

Lisa: If you stick to West Des Moines, you may miss some of Des Moines best. Take a look at these post from the past two years.

http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/460592

Depending where you are to the west, I would have at least three suggestions, all of them local. First, Sage in Windsor Heights makes everyone's top ten list.

http://www.sagetherestaurant.com/

Second, in Clive is Cosi Cucina, which clearly bests the Biaggi chain.

http://www.desmoinesnightlife.com/cosi_cucina_italian_grill.htm

Finally, You might try Sam and Gabe's.

http://www.samandgabes.com/

Hope your trip is a good one and report back on your experience. PS, bring a warm coat!

[Bobfrmia]

I would second Sam and Gabes, and encourage you to avoid the chains.
Phat Chefs, even The Tavern would be my choice over Biaggi's.
Trostels Dish is a favorite of my daughter.

[Iowaboy3]

Sam & Gabe's is excellent. Cosi is good and laid back also.

You would call Sage "laid back"? I'd call it fine dining.

[wineglas]

Biaggi's is good American Italian food. I do a lot of corporate events in Eden Prairie and people like it and I am doing an event in Des Moines really soon.

It is always reliable.

[latte4me]

When I was in town last year for business, I ate at a place called Trostel's Dish. An interesting small plate place in Clive - maybe the locals can tell you what they've been up to lately, but I really liked it when I was there.
http://www.dishtrostels.com/dinnermen...

[midwesternfoodie]

Vern's doesn't look like much from the outside -- it is located next door to a muffler shop in a strip mall -- but I have had a number of wonderful meals here. It is definitely one of the best restaurants in the Waukee-Clive-West Des Moines area. The waitstaff is attentive, the food plentiful, and the atmosphere pleasant. Highly recommended.

http://www.vernsrestaurantandlounge.com/

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Vern's Restaurant & Lounge
15970 Hickman Rd, Clive, IA