Reviews for Mulberry Street Tavern in Des Moines, IA
Contemporary American food served in a modern and upscale ambiance with prompt and friendly service. Cocktails and food were... great. We loved the pasta and the scotch egg, both were delicious and unique. Dessert was ok. Also tried their brunch recentlyand it was awesome.. and definitely 5 star. Highly recommend it.. Read more
Great experience at MST. Big thanks to Robert for taking care of us. There was a little issue with the seating and tables which... was quickly resolved. Our waiter was knowledgeable and quick witted which I appreciated. My partner that I was with has a dairysensitivity and they were able to accommodate that, would have been useful to be able to read the menu and have some thatinformation in advance. The food and drinks were fantastic. They have a great local selection of beer and the cocktails wereunique and adventurous. I had the MST burger with bacon and while a touch salty (to be expected -- also thank goodness). Thefood was fantastic. Drinks were worth trying and I'm fully supportive of flying outside of the safe zone when you have greatfallbacks like local beer. I'm not going to knock Stars, if I could rate this on a scale of ten I'd give them an 8. The twothings I'd like to see changed are, tell giving them access to the patio area. And some clear labeling for recipes for dinerswith allergy concerns. All in all, great food, awesome architecture and atmosphere. I'd definitely go back. Read more
Wonderful small plates and charcuterie boards. Oysters were fantastic. The $14 dollar cocktails were fantastic. The Iowa Martini... is something to avoid. My burger was lackluster as the Sriracha pickles tasted more like a fresh cucumber. My partner's halfchicken was burnt as well hence the three stars. Service was great it just seems the kitchen and the pricing don't align. Aftertip the bill ended up being $250. Not an establishment I would add to the rotation. Bubba, Fresko, Proudfoot & Bird are allbetter alternatives if you're in the area and looking for a pleasant meal where you won't hear the subwoofer and atrocious musicfrom wedding parties in the hotel event room. Read more
Even with a reservation we were seated 15 minutes past the reserved time. Waited over 35 minutes to receive our food. Was told... by the staff at Surety Hotel that the MST double burgers were the best in town. This was the worst burger I?ve ever had. Top bunwas burnt black, meat was so salty my mouth turned dry, struggled to get through half of the burger. Brussel sprouts in theBrussel sprout carbonara were undercooked. Salmon was delicious, but very small portion. Not worth the money. Would rather goto Five Guys for a burger. Read more
Drove by this location lit up at night and thought it was beautiful and made a point to go here on a date night. We were super... impressed! The place is a total vibe- warm, cozy, sophisticated, earthy. The food was a hit as well. We enjoyed the pappardelle,oyster mushroom gnudi, brussel sprouts, and the burger. Everything was so full of flavor and completely delicious andbeautifully presented. We can?t wait to go back! Read more
Mulberry Street Tavern is a contemporary American style dining option located in downtown Des Moines. Nestled just inside a... popular hotel, this fine ding option offers a good variety of American style cuisine. The lights are dimmed and the décor setsa romantic, upscale ambiance. We visited for my birthday dinner, a group of 5. We made reservations ahead of time which Ihighly encourage when you can especially in the current times. We did have to wait about 5-10 minutes after our reservation timeto be seated. Once we were seated, our waiter greeted us in a timely manner offering water and requests of refreshments. This iswhere the establishment loses a star - the time it took to receive a beverage was discouraging. One of the individuals in ourparty asked for a brew when his entrée was served, and he didn't get it until his plate was cleared. Not ideal when you wish toenjoy your drink with your meal. He nearly forgot he ordered it until it showed up in front of him. Overall, I understand thegoal of creating a fine dining experience, but I think there is something to be said about timely deliver of a beverage. Themeal, that's quite different. Let's chat about the food. We ordered a Cheese Charcuterie, Ricotta Gnudi, French Onion Soup,several entrees and two sides. Everything was timed as expected for a fine dining establishment except the sides. The sidedishes were served before we received our entrees. Quite odd in my dining experiences. By the time we got out entrees, I don'tthink anyone was actually hungry. Portions were well sized for all meals, nothing over the top. The mac n cheese and Brusselsprouts were favorites at the table as well as the French onion soup. I would encourage you to reserve a table ahead of time,plan for a two hour meal time, and come with an appetite. This is a fine dining experience, so expect prices to reflect thatgoal. Read more
Wonderful intimate restaurant inside the historic Surety Hotel. The menu is small, but they focus is on fixing flavorful & well... presented food. Extensive drink list & options for non-alcoholic drink mixes - the ginger lime drink was delicious! Staff wereattentive & friendly. Read more
Okay, let's get started. The restaurant itself has a great atmosphere- dim lighting, modern, classy, and clean! Great for a date... or a cocktail solo at the bar (me.) The Oragami Button was delicious! I never knew gin and jasmine tea paired so well! Themenu is small but you'll still be indecisive about what to order, at least I was. I started with the oysters which were Pinkmoon oysters from prince Edward island and were so delicious! They were sweet and fresh and light. So good I had to orderanother round. I then sampled the Spanish octopus. Let me tell you- octopus can be terrible if it's not cooked properly. Thisdish is an A+! The octopus was tender and tasty. The potatoes with the garlic pesto was amazing. The garlic was mellowed out andthe potatoes were so crispy yet soft while the radish on top really helped to cut through the richness of it all. I loved everybit of this. It was savory comfort food at its best. Now let's talk Pasta. The Pappardelle pasta specifically. I was informedthat the pasta was made in house and you can tell. Fresh pasta has more of a bite to it and is just simply better. This is oneof those rare dishes that you think about the next day and wish you could have a giant bowl of it magically appear in front ofyou. The sauce was so complex- rich from the meat, sweet from the tomatoes, and just so damn good. You know that moment inRatatouille where he's transported in time... yea that was Me. Just get the pasta. Now for the finale- dessert. Absolutelydelicious. I ordered the lemon ricotta cheesecake. Sinful. Like everything a good cheesecake should be it was thick and Creamybut still light. The thyme buttercream was a very rich savory sweet addition and the lemon curd's tartness cut through all therichness beautifully! Every bite was the best bite. Fully enjoyable experience, I will definitely be back when I'm in townagain. Read more