SO WHERE DO YOU WANT TO EAT?
Here at dsm Dish, we’re always looking for new answers to that question. Scroll down to see future openings we’re watching, as well as new restaurants that have opened in the last year or so (starting with the most recent).
And, of course, please let us know what we should add to the list. Send your tips to editors@bpcdm.com.
FUTURE OPENINGS
Bonchon, 6880 EP True Parkway, West Des Moines
Korean fried chicken chain
December (Des Moines Register, Sept. 29)
Bar Martinez, 515 Euclid Ave.
Modern twists on classic cocktails
Late 2025 (Des Moines Register, Jan. 28)
Scoops by Beth, Sixth and Euclid avenues
Inventive ice cream flavors
Mid-January 2026
The Rabbit Room, 8460 Birchwood Court, Johnston
Oxford-inspired spot for global wines and light bites
Early 2026
Atlas Cafe, 7001 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines
Coffee, Doré Bakery pastries, sandwiches and salads
February 2026
Purveyor Restaurant and Wine Market, 7001 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines
On-site dining and takeout, and a collection of wines on tap, available by the glass or growler
Spring 2026
San Miguel Modern Mexican Eatery, 2515 Grand Ave.
Modern Mexican
Coming soon
The Breakfast Club, 2285 Grand Prairie Parkway, Waukee
Sweet and savory breakfast and brunch
Early 2026
Unnamed French concept, formerly Bistro Montage, 2701 Ingersoll Ave.
Classic and creative French cuisine
Early summer 2026 (Des Moines Register, Nov. 17)
Kura Sushi, 101 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines
Conveyor-belt sushi bar at Jordan Creek Town Center
Summer 2026
Canopy, 4001 Ingersoll Ave.
Casual spot for breakfast and lunch
2026
The Melting Pot, Ankeny or West Des Moines
Cheese and chocolate fondue
As early as 2026 (Business Record, Aug. 20)
RECENT OPENINGS
Ocha Bubble Tea & Dessert Cafe, 221 Fourth St.
Boba teas and sweet treats in a third location, in addition to Ankeny and Windsor Heights
Dec. 14
Black Cat Ice Cream, new location at 1301 Locust St.
Handmade ice cream
Dec. 5
Refill Market, 2701 Ingersoll Ave.
A sustainable grocery store with grab-n-go snacks
Nov. 22
Des Moines Athletic Club, 604 Locust St.
Elevated sports bar, restaurant concept pending
Nov. 17
Highland Underground, 3614 Sixth Ave.
Groovy ’70s-style lounge with cocktails and fondue
Oct. 15
Bamboo House, 3805 Merle Hay Road
Fast and fresh cuisine from China, Japan and Southeast Asia.
Oct. 14
Littleleaf Luncheonette, 40
The Pizza Bar, 1225 Copper Creek Drive, Pleasant Hill
A Taste of New York spinoff with apps, sandwiches and pasta
Oct. 10
The Empire, 223 Fourth St.
Coffee and sandwiches by day, cocktails by night
Oct. 2
Bubbies BBQ, 1225 Copper Creek Drive, Pleasant Hill
Slow-smoked meats and all the fixin’s
Sept. 8
Tribute Eatery & Bar, 1615 S.W. Main St., Ankeny
Classic sandwiches with a twist
Sept. 4
Mee Mochi
Chewy mochi doughnuts, soft-serve, coffee
772 West Hickman Road, Waukee
September 2025
Judges DSM
Craft cocktail lounge and restaurant
208 Third St., Des Moines
September 2025
Tous les Jours, 6880 EP True Pkwy, Suite 101, West Des Moines
French-Asian pastries, coffees and teas
July 4, 2025
Palms DSM, 1905 Ingersoll Ave.
Upscale Afro-Caribbean
June 14, 2025
Masao, 512 E. Grand Ave.
French-Japanese fusion, with sushi and more
June 3, 2025
The Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe, 300 S.W. Fifth St.
Game-friendly snacks and drinks
May 31, 2025
The Creamery, 424 E. Locust St.
Ice cream: hardpack, soft serve, dairy-free and more
April 12, 2025, expanded from its original location in Polk City
Black Cat Ice Cream, 134 Fifth St. in West Des Moines
Handcrafted ice cream in creative flavors
April 1, 2025
Fong’s Pizza, 317 E. Court Ave.
Chinese-inspired pizza and tikki bar
April 1, 2025, reopened in the East Village
30Hop, 1535 S.W. Market St., Ankeny
Comfort food and global flavors
March 17, 2025
Hawaiian Bros Island Grill, 1005 SE Alice’s Road, Waukee
No-frills classics from the islands
March 10, 2025
Lachele’s Fine Foods and the Fitz, 3619 Sixth Ave.
Updated takes on classic diner fare
Feb. 27, 2025
Pho Viet, 5002 E.P. True Parkway, West Des Moines
Fresh Vietnamese specialties
Feb. 15, 2025
Istanbul Grill Cafe & Bakery, 3281 100th St., Urbandale
Traditional and modern Turkish cuisine
Feb. 7, 2025
Sunset Lounge, 1409 Sunset Drive, Norwalk
Pub fare with a full bar
Feb. 6, 2025
Cooper’s Central Table and Cocktails, 1400 Chatham Ave., Norwalk
Upscale comfort food and cocktails
Feb. 5, 2025
Tom Archer’s Poor Man’s Supper Club, 301 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines
Refined supper-club classics
Jan. 31, 2025
Cafe Madeleine, 218 Sixth Ave.
Chef-driven French cuisine
Jan. 28, 2025
Flora, in the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, 909 Robert D. Ray Drive
Dec. 18, 2024
Cafe Chai, 1315 31st St.
Nov. 22, 2024
It’s My Jam Cafe, 7015 N.E. 14th St., Ankeny
Nov. 14, 2024
KPOT Korean BBQ and Hot Pot, 7105 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines
Nov. 11, 2024
Early Bird, 401 E. Court Ave.
Oct. 28, 2024
Oceanside Grill, 1802 N. Ankeny Boulevard, Ankeny
Oct. 28, 2024
The Good Butcher, 555 17th St.
Oct. 19, 2024
Arcadia, 1010 Tyler St., Polk City
Aug. 22, 2024
Hawker’s Kitchen, 1975 N. Ankeny Boulevard, Ankeny
Aug. 1, 2024
HiFi Brew Lounge, 103 S. 11th St., West Des Moines
July 2, 2024
Grimaldi’s, 5485 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines
June 7, 2024
Chikin Lickin, 1196 S.E. University Ave., Waukee
June 3, 2024
Hugo’s Wood-Fired Kitchen, 3206 University Ave.
May 31, 2024
Prime & Providence, 595 S. 60th St., West Des Moines
May 7, 2024
Table 128, 220 S.W. Ninth St.
May 3, 2024
HomeGrown, 950 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines
April 19, 2024
The Handlebar, 1607 Sugar Grove Ave., Dallas Center
April 18, 2024 (reopened under new ownership)
HoQtail, 303 E. Fifth St.
April 16, 2024
Ciderhouse Restaurant at Wilson’s Orchard & Farm, 3201 15th Ave., Cumming
April 10, 2024
Zavy Kitchen, 111 E. Grand Ave.
April 6, 2024
Ta’Chido Cantina, 409 Court Ave.
April 6, 2024
What Dak, 9250 University Ave in West Des Moines
April 1, 2024
The Stuffed Olive, 216 Court Ave.
March 29, 2024
Chelsie’s Courtyard Diner, 300 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway
Feb. 13, 2024
Guesthouse Tavern & Oyster, 9500 University Ave., West Des Moines
Feb. 13, 2024
Roots 95 Craft Kitchen, 8705 Chambery Blvd., Johnston
Feb. 2, 2024
Nadia’s French Bakery, 2706 Grand Ave.
Jan. 22, 2024
Moxie Kitchen & Events, 4119 University Ave.
Jan. 18, 2024
Grimaldi’s, 1450 S.W. Vintage Parkway, Ankeny
Jan. 10, 2024
Basic Bird, 2607 Beaver Ave.
Jan. 3, 2024
