Location: Des Moines
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Best Cajun & Creole food near Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Reviews on Cajun & Creole food in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Today the capital city and cultural center of Iowa is revitalized. A versatile destination everyone will enjoy, Des Moines has an itinerary for almost every interest. Culture and art enthusiasts may want to roam through the Des Moines Art Center, spend the weekend museum-hopping or attend a Broadway-caliber performance at the Civic Center. Golfers can spend their time and energy teeing up at any of the area's fine championship courses. The Blank Park Zoo and the Iowa State Fairgrounds should be on the list for families. And gardeners will savor the fantastic blooms at the Botanical Center and the Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden. Mix it up a little and sample all this "big city with a small town heart" has to offer.
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1. Flying Mango
Overall Ratings
4 based on 333 reviews
Reviewed By 573dk9999
After seeing this place on DDD, was expecting to be blown away with the quality of the BBQ. Ordered the rib dinner with red beans and rice and cornbread. The red bean and rice were as advertised, spicy and flavorful, with generous amounts of meat and sausage. Likewise, the cornbread was very good, sweet and good textured with a pat of cinnamon butter on the top. The ribs were disappointing. They use loin ribs, which are very meaty, but without the fat that make spare ribs so tender when smoked. The center of the meaty portion of the ribs was white, indicating that it had not been smoked long enough for the smoke to penetrate all the way through, and they were somewhat tough, also indicating they were undercooked. Another in our party had ribs as part of her meal, and they were exactly the same. The ribs also arrived a little cool, so they had not been warmed up enough after being taken out of the cooler.Another in our party had the triggerfish, which was outstanding.All in all it was a good meal, but not up the the hype. I'm certain they are capable of better, and I will choose more carefully the next time I visit.
2. Buzzard Billy's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 284 reviews
Serving the best of authentic New Orleans and American Cuisine!
Reviewed By Dean M
Being from California we are perhaps more attracted to lighter fare. That is not on offer at Buzzard Billy's. We had lunch there during a break from our grandson's gymnastic competition across the street at the HyVee arena. The blackened catfish was pretty good; the Jambalaya was not. Staff was friendly (everyone in Iowa seems friendly).
3. Fat Tuesday
Overall Ratings
4 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By InformedCorp
Tried Buzzard Billy's and was deeply unimpressed. We found Fat Tuesdays and were delighted. The sampler is great and the etouffee was creamy and tasty. My absolute favorite is the red beans and rice. The sides are really good and done right. The price is very reasonable and the service has always been lovely. The atmosphere is funky and on weekends they have live music. The last time we went for lunch the place was packed. Skip the posh East Village restaurants and take a jot to Fat Tuesdays. My only criticism is they need to add more beer selections. Des Monies is a serious beer town so a better selection would be nice. Also, we hated the TV blaring sports. I realize the place was packed with men but skip the TV and play some down home music. To all of you who like supporting minority own businesses visit Fat Tuesdays.
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