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CITYVIEW's 2026 Best of Des Moines Readers' Poll

Eats

Vote for what you think are the BEST places to grab a bite to eat in the Des Moines metro area. You and other participants decide the winners. And we will publish the results in February in CITYVIEW. Please enter names of businesses or people only and be precise in your spelling so that the results sort properly. One entry per person. Let the voting begin!
1.Best New Local Restaurant
2.Best Kept Secret on the Local Restaurant Scene
3.Best Local Restaurant Period
4.Best Local Fine Dining
5.Best Valley Junction Restaurant
6.Best West Glen Restaurant
7.Best East Village Restaurant
8.Best Prairie Trail Restaurant
9.Best Ingersoll Area Restaurant
10.Best Beaverdale Area Restaurant
11.Best Drake Area Restaurant
12.Best Local American Food
13.Best Local Vegetarian/Vegan Food
14.Best Local Gluten Free Food
15.Best Local Italian Food
16.Best Local Mexican Food
17.Best Local Thai Food
18.Best Local Chinese Food
19.Best Local Japanese Food
20.Best Local Mediterranean Food
21.Best Local Seafood
22.Best Local Sushi
23.Best Local Steakhouse
24.Best Local Brunch/Breakfast
25.Best Local Delicatessen
26.Best Local Burger
27.Best Local Pizza
28.Best Local Bakery
29.Best Local Cupcake Shop
30.Best Local BBQ
31.Best Local French Fries
32.Best Local Chicken Wings
33.Best Local Nachos
34.Best Local Tacos
35.Best Local Tenderloin
36.Best Local Bar Food
37.Best Local Coffee/Coffeehouse
38.Best Local Wine Selection at a Restaurant
39.Best Local Hangover Food
40.Best Local First Date Spot
41.Best Local Restaurant Patio
42.Best Local Place to get a Doughnut
43.Best Local Caterer
44.Best Local Vietnamese food
45.Best Local Food Truck
46.Best Local Chocolate/Candy Store
47.Best Local Korean Food
48.Best Server
49.Best Local Ice Cream or Gelato Shop
50.Best Local Boba Shop