Location: Pleasant Hill
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Pleasant Hill is a city in Polk County, Iowa, United States. The population was 8,785 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of July, 2005, Pleasant Hill has been given a US Postal code, 50327.
Things to do in Pleasant Hill
1. Over the Top
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By init4keeps - Des Moines, Iowa
Family place with friendly staff and wonderful flavors. A bit pricey but worth it. Clean, also has an outside eating area. The kids loved it. Marcydiner tantrum scale of 5/5-no screaming kids.
2. Johnny's Italian Steakhouse - Altoona
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 185 reviews
The ambiance at Johnny’s is reminiscent of the classic supper clubs of the ‘40s and ‘50s, creatively blending the sophistication of the past with a modern edge. This innovative design features thematic décor sets and vintage finishes such as thick tiled floors, large upholstered booths and crystal chandeliers. Luxurious draperies create private dining areas within the restaurant, where guests can enjoy music by Frank Sinatra, Diana Krall or Michael Buble. Johnny's Blue Bar™ provides guests with a lively lounge atmosphere where cell phones take a backseat to conversation. This is not your average steakhouse; the eclectic atmosphere has been fashioned to draw a diverse crowd. At Johnny’s, our steaks take center stage, and are complemented by a gourmet assortment of Italian cuisine and seafood, alongside an expertly curated wine list. Whether you choose our famous Steak DeBurgo or the classic Chanel No. 5, you’re sure to satisfy your cravings. With new-fashioned luxuries and old-fashioned service and hospitality, Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse brings the Rat Pack era to the 21st Century.
Reviewed By tuppersuzy - Des Moines, Iowa
Server Michelle was awesome--anticipated our needs, remembered me from previous visits....
I love the unlimited salad with meals, love the bread. I got a pasta dish on this visit and it was very good. I've been with people who have gotten chicken parmesan, the minestrone soup, steak, salmon, lasagna and other pastas--all have been very good.
I love the curtained-off rooms here. Excellent patio seating when it's warmer. Bar seating is great too.
3. Fiesta
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By happyeliz - Overland Park, Kansas
In town for the Art Festival and another artist told us about this place. So glad we took action on her recommendation! Very clean and an upbeat atmosphere. Boyfriend had fish on grilled veggies, I had chicken fajitas with extra zucchini--super yummy! Margaritas looked delish, but we stayed with soft drinks. Chips where hot and fresh, and salsa slightly spicy. No black beans but the refried beans were outstanding.
4. Jethro n' Jake's Smokehouse Steaks
Overall Ratings
4 based on 295 reviews
Reviewed By Diana P
This BBQ joint is busy every time we have driven by. That's a good sign.
We ordered the meal for two and chose sausage, pulled pork and ribs. The ribs were so good! Wonderfully tender, fall-off-the-bones meat. The sausage was way over cooked, dried out, not edible. I won't order that anymore. The sides were really good. Loved the mashed potatoes and gravy, baked beans and potato salad. I'm not sure why people like the mac and cheese, it wasn't good.
It was very busy but we had excellent service and the food came to us without much of a wait. We will definitely return next time we are in town.
5. La Feria Mexican Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By davidjensen399 - Johnston, Iowa
We wanted to try a different Mexican restaurant and chose this one. We were seated promptly and brought chips and salsa. We ordered the Hawaiian fajitas, chori-pollo and the #15 which had an enchilada and chili rellano. The food was good; standard. Nothing to write home about but not terrible either.
6. Big Steer Restaurant & Lounge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 158 reviews
Reviewed By mbug772017
Love this spot. It has that hometown steakhouse spot except the food is the quality of a fine dining restaurant right out of the big city. They have great specials, try to work seasonal items into their lineup, and the food is always fresh. If you have the opportunity you should give it a go.
7. Social - Eats And Crafts
Overall Ratings
4 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By sophieollie - Kansas City, Missouri
On the outside, this place is great! Cool facility, lots of craft beers on tap, and an impressive-looking menu. The menu is pricey, but would be worth it if the food was as delicious as the menu would lead you to believe. It is not. The salads are certainly not work $9--they are basically a plate of lettuce, canned fruit with a tiny chicken breast. The sandwiches are not fresh at all--they seem to have been made in advance and left to dry out. Over all, the food is terrible. The service is slow and the servers/bartenders are not very friendly. This place could do so much better.
8. Centro Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 850 reviews
Conveniently located in downtown Des Moines lives one of the city’s most popular restaurants, Centro. The urban eatery specializes in delicious Italian-inspired food featuring fresh ingredients and masterful preparation by Chef George Formaro. Whether you’re ordering a multi-course meal or grabbing a drink and pizza at the bar, Centro’s lively, casual yet upscale atmosphere makes it perfect for dining with friends, family, clients and business associates.
Reviewed By Brian L - Urbandale, Iowa
After years of hearing of Centro, I'm glad we finally went. I was pleased to see the variety on the menu. You can hit a number of different price points, which is nice. My wife and I both had pasta and enjoyed our selections. Good variety of wines as well.
Service is often the difference for me, and Centro had it nailed. Very prompt and attentive, but not bothersome. Well done.
This will become a place for us, but also with visitors.
9. Breadeaux Pizza
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By K K - Spanish Lookout, Belize
We ordered Amourza Pizza Pie, and it was golden brown and cooked to perfection with sausage, real cheese and veggies. Each bite was absolutely mouth watering and they even delivered during really cold and bad weather. We were hungry so we were thankful they did. I called the lady back to tell her how much we enjoyed the pizza pie!
10. AJ's Steakhouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 65 reviews
AJ’s Steakhouse is where Iowa’s world-renowned steaks and chops are celebrated. Along with serving only the choicest cuts of beef, AJ’s boldly flavored American cuisine will have you coming back for more.
Reviewed By jlafrentz - Urbandale
Hostess was very nice; food was very good - loved the french onion soup. However, Kayla K., the server, had an attitude problem and it quite frankly ruined a good dinner. Something set her off from about 5 min. after we sat down. From there on out she avoided our table as much as she possibly could - it was obvious, (she literally had to walk right by our table to get to the kitchen and bar so safe to say she walked by A LOT and only acknowledged us twice throughout our entire meal and then it was at our prompting requesting drinks which took 14 min to get), provided extremely slow service and was quite unpleasant/rude. When you go to a restaurant and spend almost $100 on dinner, service should be top-notch. Needless to say, her tip reflected this service. The hostess on the way out was notified of our unpleasant trip to AJs, was very apologetic and offered to get the manager but I was so mad by this time I just wanted to leave and enjoy the rest of the night w/my husband. Kayla needs to learn when you are working, especially for tips, pleasantness/cheerfulness/promptness goes a long way, the customer is always right and perhaps she isn't cut out to be a server.
