Where to Eat if You're Going to a Concert at Wells Fargo Arena

Heading to an event at Wells Fargo Arena or the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines? We've got you covered! We put together a list of restaurants within walking distance (15 minutes) of the venues that are open for dinner and have a Google rating of 4-stars or higher. Here are some of your options:

Where to Eat if You're Going to a Concert at Wells Fargo Arena

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801 Chophouse - 801 Grand Ave, Des Moines
- 13-minute walk
- Hours
  - Monday through Saturday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
  - Sunday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- 4.7-star rating on Google (1,210 reviews)
Blue Sushi Sake Grill - 316 Court Ave, Des Moines
- 11-minute walk
- Hours
  - Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  - Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  - Sunday from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- 4.4-star rating on Google (911 reviews)
Buzzard Billy’s - 615 3rd St, Des Moines
- 2-minute walk
- Hours
  - Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  - Friday & Saturday from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  - Sunday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- 4.4-star rating on Google (4,146 reviews)
Ceviche Bar - 223 E Walnut St, Des Moines
- 15-minute walk
- Hours
  - Sunday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  - Monday & Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  - Wednesday & Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.
  - Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
- 4.4-star rating on Google (610 reviews)
Clyde's Fine Diner - 111 E Grand Ave, Des Moines
- 11-minute walk
- Hours
  - Tuesday & Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. (kitchen opens at 5 p.m.)
  - Thursday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. (kitchen opens at 5 p.m.)
- 4.6-star rating on Google (300 reviews)
Coa Cantina
- 15-minute walk
- Kitchen hours are Wednesday through Sunday from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- 4.2-star rating on Google (294 reviews)
Coda Lounge - 401 Locust St, Des Moines
- 8-minute walk
- Open daily from 3 p.m. to 12 a.m.
- 4.2-star rating on Google (29 reviews)
Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Company - 309 Court Ave, Des Moines
- 10-minute walk
- Hours
  - Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  - Friday & Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  - Sunday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- 4.3-star rating on Google (871 reviews)
El Bait Shop/High Life Lounge - 200 SW 2nd St, Des Moines
- 15-minute walk
- Hours
  - Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  - Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.
- 4.6-star rating on Google (2,857 reviews)
Hessen Haus - 101 4th St, Des Moines
- 13-minute walk
- Kitchen Hours
  - Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  - Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  - Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- 4.6-star rating on Google (3,299 reviews)
The Iowa Taproom - 215 E 3rd St, Des Moines
- 15-minute walk
- Kitchen Hours
  - Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  - Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- 4.6-star rating on Google (3,903 reviews)
JJ Jasmine Thai Cuisine - 400 Walnut St (2nd Floor), Des Moines
- 9-minute walk
- Hours
  - Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- 4.4-star rating on Google (90 reviews)
Mulberry Street Tavern - 206 6th Ave, Des Moines
- 13-minute walk
- Dinner Hours
  - Monday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
  - Friday & Saturday from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
  - Sunday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- 4.3-star rating on Google (219 reviews)
Open Sesame - 313 E Locust St, Des Moines
- 15-minute walk
- Hours
  - Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  - Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- 4.5-star rating on Google (573 reviews)
Pho Real Kitchen and Bar - 200 4th St, Des Moines
- 11-minute walk
- Hours
  - Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7:45 p.m.
  - Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday from 11 a.m. to 8:45 p.m.
  - Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
  - Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1:45 a.m.
- 4.3-star rating on Google (563 reviews)
Purveyor
- 15-minute walk
- Kitchen Hours
  - Wednesday & Thursday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  - Friday & Saturday from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  - Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- 4.8-star rating on Google (97 reviews)
The Republic on Grand - 401 E Grand Ave, Des Moines
- 14-minute walk
- Kitchen Hours
  - Sunday through Thursday from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
  - Friday & Saturday from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- 4.5-star rating on Google (508 reviews)
RōCA - 208 Court Ave, Des Moines
- 10-minute walk
- Kitchen Hours
  - Monday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
  - Friday & Saturday from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
  - Sunday from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- 4.6-star rating on Google (863 reviews)
The Royal Mile - 210 4th St, Des Moines
- 10-minute walk
- Hours
  - Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
  - Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m.
  - Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m.
- 4.6-star rating on Google (1,758 reviews)
Splash Seafood Bar & Grill - 303 Locust St, Des Moines
- 6-minute walk
- Hours
  - Tuesday through Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  - Friday & Saturday from 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- 4.4-star rating on Google (542 reviews)
The Stuffed Olive - 208 3rd St, Des Moines
- 10-minute walk
- Hours
  - Monday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to 12 a.m.
  - Friday & Saturday from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.
- 4.6-star rating on Google (872 reviews)
Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar - 665 Grand Ave, Des Moines
- 10-minute walk
- Hours
  - Sunday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  - Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  - Friday from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
  - Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- 4.2-star rating on Google (957 reviews)
W-Tao Sushi - 400 Walnut St, Des Moines
- 9-minute walk
- Hours
  - Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. & 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
  - Friday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. & 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
  - Saturday from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- 4.6-star rating on Google (897 reviews)
Zavy Kitchen - 111 E Grand Ave, Des Moines
- 10-minute walk
- Hours
  - Monday, Wednesday & Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
  - Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
  - Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- 4.7-star rating on Google (120 reviews)
Zombie Burger + Drink Lab - 300 E Grand Ave, Des Moines
- 13-minute walk
- Hours
  - Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  - Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- 4.5-star rating on Google (9,125 reviews)

Here are a few other highly-rated restaurants that are close to the arena, but may take longer than 15 minutes to walk to:

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