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Jersey Mike's Subs

➤ 12851 University Ave, 50325, Clive, United States

Meat • Cheese • American • Sandwiches

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"My search for a great Philly cheesesteak led me to Jersey Mike?s today. I arrived over the lunch hour and the line was nearly to the door. Staff were obviously well trained and worked quickly to get everyone through. I ordered a large standard cheesesteak sandwich for my daughter and I to split and a regular chicken Philly with bacon and ranch for my other daughter, a small bag of Cheetos, and drank water for a total of $24.00. The large sandwich is approximately 12 inches long with a substantial amount of meat with melted provolone, onions, and green peppers. The melted provolone and juice from the meat drip down your chin as you attempt to devour it and the rosemary bread was perfectly toasted. This was the closest I have found to the real deal in Iowa and I will definitely be back for more."

Pad Thai Garden

➤ 1221 Eighth St, West Des Moines, Iowa, USA, 50265, United States

Thai • Asian • Asiatic • Seafood

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"Our go to place for Thai food! We have loved giving them our business for take out, especially during quarantine, as it’s always consistent and one of our favorite restaurants! Super friendly staff and very generous portions, you won’t be disappointed! Chicken pad thai and pineapple shrimp fried rice, so good!"

Table 128 Bistro

➤ 12695 University Ave Suite 140IA 50325, Clive, United States

Pasta • Cheese • Fast Food • Vegetarian

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"We wanted to have one final meal at the Clive location before they relocate downtown. The food and service were excellent as always, and we enjoyed bringing our friends who also love Table 128. I tried the lamb leg cannelloni, which was unique and delicious. It was my first time having a pasta dish there and it exceeded my expectations. The chef's menu had a summery theme with perfect balance. The watermelon gazpacho was refreshing with a mix of sweetness and saltiness from crispy prosciutto. The Peach Panacotta with goat cheese crumble was also amazing. It was a great final meal at the Clive location and I can't wait to visit the new place on opening night. Cheers to Table 128 and their continued success downtown!"

Wasabi Chi

➤ 5418 Douglas Ave, 50310-1840, Des Moines, United States

Asian • Sushi • Japanese • Vegetarian friendly

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"I was in this place last night with my girlfriend and had quite a great experience, I loved the illuminated ambience of this restaurant, the stand near the sushi bar and the feeling and surroundings of this place. We ordered the spicy chicken dumplings as an app along with the miso soup and both were delicious! On our entrees, she ordered the General Tsaos Chicken, I ordered the Thai coconut Curry Cashew shrimp, spicy tuna reel, spider roll and the crispy king's crab reel. I ate ALOT from Sushi in my life and for places in Iowa this was some of the best sushi I had in this state without question! Everything was very fresh and tasty, but regarding this $15 king crab roll I'm not sure if I recommend that, as the crab meat is crushed, that throws me away, I had expected it to come quite, but in both ways it was bad! Our server was very friendly and came with a smile, she asked how the food was, what is common and of course the food was amazing! I asked if we wanted to refill and quickly returned with a smile: our bill came to $88. And some change, I typed $32 and we left happy, our server and the staff that was around, said thank you for the top and the business: Great place, coming back!"

The Urban Grill

➤ 3651 86th St, 50322, Urbandale, United States

Pizza • Grill • Seafood • American

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"My husband and I went to the Urban Grill for Date Night, and it was our first time to eat there and we were pleasantly surprised. The ambience was amazing, the server was absolutely a jewel. The food was very good. In any case, will go to try more items. For an appetizer we started with the shells, they were absolutely delicious and the sauce, was amazing on the bread that they brought to the table. My husband has the breadcrumbsen, with the roasted vegetables on the side. The fish was perfectly cooked and the taste was amazing. I have the Chicken Piccata with one side roasted vegetables. Well done, meals were delicious and definitely had leftovers to go. To dessert my husband got the bread pudding and I got the chocolate cake. The bread pudding was amazing the caramel sauce the taste, everything perfect. My chocolate cake had a good taste, but it was a little dry, something disappointed. Everything in a great date night."