Fine dining in America may be a privilege for the few, but its lore is universal. You know fancy when you see it: single-ingredient menus, small portions on large dishware and partially translated ...

Here are seven other Des Moines-area restaurants we'd recommend for the USA TODAY Restaurant of the Year list in 2025.

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Being listed as one of the world's top chicken dishes recently surely makes it a significant and timeless favourite, whether enjoyed at street stalls or fine dining establishments, Tandoori ...

Crispy, breaded chicken stuffed with herb-infused ... setting food ablaze with brandy or liqueur was a fine dining hallmark. Beef Bourguignon was a beloved dish in the 1960s, thanks in part ...