Heading to an event at Wells Fargo Arena or the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines? We've got you covered! We put together a list of restaurants within walking distance (15 minutes) of the venues that are open for dinner and have a Google rating of 4-stars or higher. Here are some of your options:

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Heading to an event at Wells Fargo Arena or the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines? We've got you covered! We put together a list of restaurants within walking distance (15 minutes) of the venues that are open for dinner and have a Google rating of 4-stars or higher. Here are some of your options:

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  • 801 Chophouse - 801 Grand Ave, Des Moines
    • 13-minute walk
    • Hours
      • Monday through Saturday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
      • Sunday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
    • 4.7-star rating on Google (1,210 reviews)
  • Blue Sushi Sake Grill - 316 Court Ave, Des Moines
    • 11-minute walk
    • Hours
      • Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
      • Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
      • Sunday from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
    • 4.4-star rating on Google (911 reviews)
  • Buzzard Billy’s - 615 3rd St, Des Moines
    • 2-minute walk
    • Hours
      • Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
      • Friday & Saturday from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
      • Sunday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
    • 4.4-star rating on Google (4,146 reviews)
  • Ceviche Bar - 223 E Walnut St, Des Moines
    • 15-minute walk
    • Hours
      • Sunday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
      • Monday & Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
      • Wednesday & Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.
      • Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
    • 4.4-star rating on Google (610 reviews)
  • Clyde's Fine Diner 111 E Grand Ave, Des Moines
    • 11-minute walk
    • Hours
      • Tuesday & Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. (kitchen opens at 5 p.m.)
      • Thursday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. (kitchen opens at 5 p.m.)
    • 4.6-star rating on Google (300 reviews)
  • Coa Cantina
    • 15-minute walk
    • Kitchen hours are Wednesday through Sunday from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
    • 4.2-star rating on Google (294 reviews)
  • Coda Lounge - 401 Locust St, Des Moines
    • 8-minute walk
    • Open daily from 3 p.m. to 12 a.m.
    • 4.2-star rating on Google (29 reviews)
  • Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Company - 309 Court Ave, Des Moines
    • 10-minute walk
    • Hours
      • Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
      • Friday & Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
      • Sunday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
    • 4.3-star rating on Google (871 reviews)
  • El Bait Shop/High Life Lounge - 200 SW 2nd St, Des Moines
    • 15-minute walk
    • Hours
      • Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
      • Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.
    • 4.6-star rating on Google (2,857 reviews)
  • Hessen Haus - 101 4th St, Des Moines
    • 13-minute walk
    • Kitchen Hours
      • Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
      • Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
      • Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
    • 4.6-star rating on Google (3,299 reviews)
  • The Iowa Taproom - 215 E 3rd St, Des Moines 
    • 15-minute walk
    • Kitchen Hours
      • Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
      • Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
    • 4.6-star rating on Google (3,903 reviews)
  • JJ Jasmine Thai Cuisine - 400 Walnut St (2nd Floor), Des Moines
    • 9-minute walk
    • Hours
      • Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    • 4.4-star rating on Google (90 reviews)
  • Mulberry Street Tavern - 206 6th Ave, Des Moines
    • 13-minute walk
    • Dinner Hours
      • Monday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
      • Friday & Saturday from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
      • Sunday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
    • 4.3-star rating on Google (219 reviews)
  • Open Sesame - 313 E Locust St, Des Moines
    • 15-minute walk
    • Hours
      • Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
      • Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
    • 4.5-star rating on Google (573 reviews)
  • Pho Real Kitchen and Bar - 200 4th St, Des Moines
    • 11-minute walk
    • Hours
      • Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7:45 p.m.
      • Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday from 11 a.m. to 8:45 p.m.
      • Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
      • Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1:45 a.m.
    • 4.3-star rating on Google (563 reviews)
  • Purveyor
    • 15-minute walk
    • Kitchen Hours
      • Wednesday & Thursday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
      • Friday & Saturday from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
      • Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
    • 4.8-star rating on Google (97 reviews)
  • The Republic on Grand - 401 E Grand Ave, Des Moines
    • 14-minute walk
    • Kitchen Hours
      • Sunday through Thursday from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
      • Friday & Saturday from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.
    • 4.5-star rating on Google (508 reviews)
  • RōCA - 208 Court Ave, Des Moines
    • 10-minute walk
    • Kitchen Hours
      • Monday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
      • Friday & Saturday from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
      • Sunday from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
    • 4.6-star rating on Google (863 reviews)
  • The Royal Mile - 210 4th St, Des Moines
    • 10-minute walk
    • Hours
      • Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
      • Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m.
      • Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m.
    • 4.6-star rating on Google (1,758 reviews)
  • Splash Seafood Bar & Grill 303 Locust St, Des Moines
    • 6-minute walk
    • Hours
      • Tuesday through Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
      • Friday & Saturday from 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
    • 4.4-star rating on Google (542 reviews)
  • The Stuffed Olive - 208 3rd St, Des Moines
    • 10-minute walk
    • Hours
      • Monday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to 12 a.m.
      • Friday & Saturday from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.
    • 4.6-star rating on Google (872 reviews)
  • Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar - 665 Grand Ave, Des Moines
    • 10-minute walk
    • Hours
      • Sunday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
      • Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
      • Friday from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
      • Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
    • 4.2-star rating on Google (957 reviews)
  • W-Tao Sushi - 400 Walnut St, Des Moines
    • 9-minute walk
    • Hours
      • Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. & 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
      • Friday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. & 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
      • Saturday from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
    • 4.6-star rating on Google (897 reviews)
  • Zavy Kitchen - 111 E Grand Ave, Des Moines
    • 10-minute walk
    • Hours
      • Monday, Wednesday & Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
      • Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
      • Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
    • 4.7-star rating on Google (120 reviews)
  • Zombie Burger + Drink Lab - 300 E Grand Ave, Des Moines
    • 13-minute walk
    • Hours
      • Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
      • Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
    • 4.5-star rating on Google (9,125 reviews)

Here are a few other highly-rated restaurants that are close to the arena, but may take longer than 15 minutes to walk to:

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