BMIE Market 50309
Polk County, Iowa · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 10,110 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1,005 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 7,154 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±658 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B11001_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Population, 2010 Census count | 5,431 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 3,667 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $56,777 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±7,879 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 28.4 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01002_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median gross rent | $1,223 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±83 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25064_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median home value | $292,500 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±76,620 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 2.7 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 91 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 50309 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 121.5 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | +8.3% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +30.0% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +82.0% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +85.7% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 101 (range 97–105) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +1.9 per year, r² 0.92) · 80% range · confidence High · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 55 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 54 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 45 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 70 / 100 MODELED · market_momentum_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
Map
Boundary: U.S. Census Bureau cartographic file, 1:500k, 2020 vintage. Basemap © OpenStreetMap contributors.Trends
Historical lines are published counts. Dashed lines are derived: a least-squares trend through the last decade, extended as a FORECAST with its 80% range. Momentum, not a guarantee.
Restaurants by year, with trend and projection
ZIP Code Business Patterns, USPS ZIP 50309. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +1.9 restaurants per year, r² 0.92, confidence High.Growth index (first year on file = 100)
Each category relative to its own first published count. Full/limited split is unavailable under SIC (before 1998).Mix of the food-service market
Share of all food-service establishments. "Other" = snack bars, caterers, contractors, mobile.Population and restaurants per 10,000 residents
Population points: 2010 Census count and ACS 5-year estimates on file (more vintages load over time). Density uses the population point within two years of each restaurant count. Population projection appears once three or more ACS years are loaded.Restaurant growth vs. Iowa and U.S. averages
Averages are the mean growth across all ZCTAs with the figure (state n = 635, U.S. n = 24,852). DERIVED from ZIP Code Business Patterns.Why these scores?
Each score is a weighted average of national percentile ranks (0 = lowest of all ZCTAs with that figure, 100 = highest). Weights are set in the model registry, not in code, and every score carries its model version.
BMIE Market Score: 55 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 54.1 | 54 | 40% | +21.6 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 45.1 | 45 | 35% | +15.8 |
| Market Momentum Score | 69.6 | 70 | 25% | +17.4 |
Consumer Market Score: 54 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 10,110 | 71 | 40% | +28.4 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 56,777 | 24 | 40% | +9.7 |
| Households (ACS) | 7,154 | 80 | 20% | +15.9 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 45 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 30 | 71 | 35% | +24.8 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 90.0 | 5 | 25% | +1.2 |
| Population (ACS) | 10,110 | 71 | 20% | +14.2 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 56,777 | 24 | 20% | +4.9 |
Market Momentum Score: 70 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | 8.3 | 66 | 50% | +32.8 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 30 | 71 | 30% | +21.3 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 82 | 78 | 20% | +15.5 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (275)
By cuisine
American 42 · Coffee 41 · Mexican 17 · Asian 16 · Sandwiches 15 · Pizza 14 · Italian 11 · Bakery 8 · Dessert 8 · Japanese 8 · Breakfast 6 · Burgers 5 · Healthy / salads / bowls 5 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 5 · Juice / smoothies 5 · European 4 · Latin American (other) 4 · Steakhouse 4 · Sushi 4 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 3 · Vegetarian 3 · Vietnamese 3 · BBQ 2 · British / Irish pub food 2 · Chinese 2 · Mediterranean 2 · Middle Eastern 2 · Seafood 2 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 2 · Tea / bubble tea 2 · Thai 2 · African 1 · Caribbean 1 · Chicken / wings 1 · Cuban 1 · French 1 · German / Eastern European 1 · Greek 1 · Hot dogs 1 · Korean 1 · Noodles / ramen / pho 1 · Spanish / tapas 1 · Vegan 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 140 · Bar 98 · Casual dining 34 · Café 30 · Coffee shop 24 · Quick service 19 · Dessert 10 · Brewery / taproom 9 · Bakery 8 · Specialty food shop 7 · Juice, smoothie, tea 7 · Food truck 6 · Other 6 · Fast casual 2
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1011 Temple Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 319 Sw 5th St Ste 101 | open | |
| 1908 Draught House | Bar | 409 Court Ave | open | |
| 24K Juice Cafe | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 400 Locust St Unit 130 | open |
| 300 Craft and Rooftop | Bar | 300 W Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy Ste. 190 | open | |
| 801 Chophouse 801 Chophouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse · Seafood · American | 801 Grand Ave | open |
| 85 Bar | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | 432 E Locust St | open | |
| A Dong Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Vegetarian · Asian | 1511 High St | open |
| Abelardo's Mexican Fresh | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 300 Grand Ave | open |
| Akebono 515 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 215 10th St | open |
| Alba Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Steakhouse | 524 E 6th St | open |
| Alleged Lee's | Bar | 510 E Grand Ave | open | |
| Allora Cafe | Café | Italian · European · Coffee | 1459 Grand Ave | open |
| Almost Famous | Other · Dessert | Dessert | 350 E Locust St Ste 103 | open |
| American Outlaws Bar | Bar | 214 3rd St | open | |
| Americana | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse · Spanish / tapas | 1312 Locust St | open |
| an EMUsing bbq | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 300 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309 | open |
| Annie's Irish Pub | Bar | British / Irish pub food | 206 3rd St | open |
| Asian Cook House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 1221 Keosauqua Way | open |
| Bar Nico | Bar | Mexican | 428 E Locust St | open |
| Barrel House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 401 E Court Ave Ste 300 | open | |
| Basil Prosperi | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Coffee | 801 Grand Ave | open |
| Beechwood Lounge | Bar | 416 E Walnut St | open | |
| Bellhop | Bar | 440 E Grand Ave | open | |
| Bernardo's Burritos | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex · American | 214 4th St | open |
| Big Grove Brewery & Taproom Big Grove Brewery | Brewery / taproom · Casual dining · Bar | 555 17th St | open | |
| Black Cat Ice Cream Downtown | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 1301 Locust St Ste D | open |
| Black Sheep | Bar | 223 E Walnut St | open | |
| Blaze Pizza Blaze Pizza | Quick service | Pizza · Italian | 300 W Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy | open |
| Blimpie | Quick service | 700 Locust St | open | |
| Blu Authentic Thai Food & Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | 215 E Walnut St | open |
| Bomb Bar | Bar | 209 4th St | open | |
| Brecks | Bar | 207 4th St | open | |
| Bubba | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 200 10th St | open |
| Buddy's Corral | Bar | 418 E 5th St | open | |
| Burger King Burger King | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 665 Walnut St | open |
| Burger Shop | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers · American | 700 Locust St | open |
| Buzzard Billy's Buzzard Billy's | Casual dining · Bar | Cajun, Creole, Southern | 615 3rd St | open |
| Capital Pub & Hot Dog Co. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hot dogs | 400 SE 6th St | open |
| Caribou Coffee Caribou Coffee | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 1231 Keosauqua Way | open |
| Carls Place | Bar | 1620 Woodland Ave | open | |
| Casey's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 600 E 14th St | open |
| Centro Restaurant Davenport LL | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | 200 10th St | open | |
| Centro Restaurant,l.l.c | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Pizza | 130 E 3rd St | open |
| Ceviche Bar | Bar | Cuban · Latin American (other) | 223 E Walnut St | open |
| Chambers DSM | Bar | 208 3rd St | open | |
| Chelsie's Courtyard Diner | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 300 W Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy | open |
| Chick Fil A Downtown | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 656 8TH St | open |
| China Star | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Breakfast | 700 Locust St | open |
| ChuChu Donuts | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert · Bakery | 580 SW 9th St Ste 116 | open |
| Cinnaholic Cinnaholic | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Vegetarian · Dessert | 505 E Grand Ave | open |
| Club 525 | Bar | 525 E Grand Ave | open | |
| Club carbon | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 216 Court Ave | open | |
| Clyde's Fine Diner | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 111 E Grand Ave Ste 111 | open | |
| Coa Cantina | Bar | Mexican | 425 E Grand Ave | open |
| Coda Lounge | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop · Bar | Italian · Coffee | 401 Locust St | open |
| Common Ground | Coffee shop | Coffee | 700 Walnut St Ste 201 | open |
| Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Company | Brewery / taproom · Casual dining · Bar | American | 309 Court Ave | open |
| Cub Club | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1 Line Dr | open |
| Daisy Chain Coffee | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 505 E Grand Ave #104 | open |
| Della Viti | Bar | 425 East Grand | open | |
| DeMo Pizza Co | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 604 Locust St | open |
| Des Moines - CBD Potbelly | Quick service | Sandwiches | 604 Locust Street | open |
| Des Moines Athletic Club | Bar | 604 Locust St | open | |
| Des Moines, IA- MLK Jr. Pkwy Blaze Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 300 West Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy | open |
| Django | Restaurant (service type not stated) | French | 210 10th St | open |
| Dooley's Deli-Bakery | Bakery | Bakery | 801 Grand Ave | open |
| Dos Rios Cantina & Tequila Lounge | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 316 Court Ave | open |
| Dough Crazy | Dessert | Dessert | 1220 Locust St | open |
| Dough Mama's Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 214 4th St | open |
| Downtown Sports Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 409 Court Ave | open | |
| Dreiberge Coffee | Coffee shop | Coffee | 111 E Grand Ave Ste 109 | open |
| Drier Ground Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 615 3rd St | open | |
| DSM Brew Coffee Co. | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Dessert | Coffee · Ice cream / frozen desserts | 300 W Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy Ste 140 | open |
| DSM Deli | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Other | Sandwiches | 700 Locust St Ste A2 | open |
| Early Bird - East Village Early Bird - Sioux Falls | Casual dining | Breakfast · American | 401 E Court Ave | open |
| El Bait Shop | Bar · Casual dining | 200 SW 2nd St | open | |
| Ernie's Boondock | Bar | 440 E Grand Ave | open | |
| Evolve Juicery & Kitchen | Juice, smoothie, tea · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Juice / smoothies | 218 6th Ave Ste 102 | open |
| Exile Brewing Company | Brewery / taproom · Casual dining · Bar | 1514 Walnut St | open | |
| Fernando’s Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 700 Locust St | open |
| Fong's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Asian | 317 E Court Ave | open |
| Franka Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 111 E Grand Ave Ste 101 | open |
| Fresko | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegetarian · Healthy / salads / bowls | 909 Locust St | open |
| Friedrichs Coffee | Coffee shop | Coffee | 801 Grand Ave | open |
| Fuzzy's Taco Shop Fuzzy's Taco Shop | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 300 W Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy | open |
| Garden Nightclub | Bar | 100 Market St | open | |
| Gas Lamp | Bar | 1501 Grand Ave | open | |
| Gav Nutrition | Juice, smoothie, tea · Specialty food shop | Juice / smoothies | Nutrition Centre, 1200 Pleasant St | open |
| Gerleman Management Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 303 Locust St Ste 150 | open | |
| Gong Fu Tea | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Tea / bubble tea · Coffee · Asian | 414 E 6th St | open |
| Good News Darling | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 717 Locust St | open |
| Great Midwestern Cafe | Coffee shop | Coffee | 909 Robert D Ray Dr | open |
| Grumpy Goat Tavern | Bar | 1303 Walnut St | open | |
| Guru Bbq, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 300 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy | open | |
| Gusto Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1905 Ingersoll Ave | open |
| Half Court Press Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 223 4th St | open | |
| Happi Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 555 Walnut St | open |
| Heroics Sports Lounge | Bar | 2005 Ingersoll Ave | open | |
| Hessen Haus | Casual dining · Bar | German / Eastern European · European | 101 SW 4th St | open |
| High Life Lounge | Casual dining · Bar | American | 200 SW 2nd St | open |
| Hobnob Coffee and Wine Bar | Coffee shop · Café · Bar | Coffee | 1000 Walnut St | open |
| Hole In The Wall | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1501 Grand Ave | open |
| HomeGrown Des Moines HomeGrown Wichita | Café | Coffee · Breakfast · American | 555 17th St Ste 102 | open |
| HoQ Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Healthy / salads / bowls | 303 E 5th St | open |
| Horizon Line Coffee | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 1417 Walnut St | open |
| House of Bricks | Bar | 525 E Grand Ave | open | |
| Hummus Mediterranean Grill | Casual dining · Bar | Mediterranean · Middle Eastern | 700 Locust St | open |
| HUSH Des Moines | Bar | 216 Court Ave | open | |
| Hy-Vee Market Grille Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 420 Court Ave | open |
| In Confidence | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1000 Walnut St | open | |
| Iowa Craft Beer Tent | Brewery / taproom | 309 Court Ave | open | |
| Java Joes Coffee House | Coffee shop | Coffee | 214 4th St | open |
| Jethros Pork Chop Grill Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 303 Locust St Ste 150 | open | |
| Jimmy John's Jimmy John's | Quick service · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 422 E Locust | open |
| Jimmy John's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 300 Mlk Jr Pkwy | open |
| Jimmy John's Jimmy John's | Quick service · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 300 W Martin Luther King Junior Pkwy Ste. 190 | open |
| JJ Jasmine Thai Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 400 Walnut St | open |
| Johnny's Hall of Fame | Bar | 302 Court Ave | open | |
| Jokers | Bar | 216 Court Ave | open | |
| Judges | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 208 3rd St | open |
| Just Good Ole' Seasonings | Juice, smoothie, tea · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bakery | Juice / smoothies · Bakery | 500 Locust St | open |
| Kaiju Ramen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Burgers · Asian · American | 300 E Grand Ave | open |
| Kava DSM | Café · Coffee shop | Coffee · Healthy / salads / bowls | 300 W Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy | open |
| Keller's Deli Bakery And Cafe | Café | Coffee | 623 Grand Ave | open |
| Kickstand Bar and Grill | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 400 SE 6th St | open | |
| Kings On Court | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop · Bar | Coffee | 210 Court Ave | open |
| Krunkwich Ramen House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese | 621 Des Moines St | open |
| La Mie Elevate | Café · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery · Pizza | 601 Locust St | open |
| Lambert & Ewers | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 555 Walnut St Ste 306 | open | |
| Lamp | Bar | 418 E 5th St | open | |
| Last Call Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 213 4th St | open |
| Legends American Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 216 Court Ave | open |
| Lina's Mexican Restaurant | Quick service | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1221 Keosauqua Way | open |
| Lina's Mexican Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 1221 Keosauqua Way Ste 101 | open |
| Local Bites Marketplace | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Food truck | Breakfast · American | 700 Locust St | open |
| Local Yocals Farmhouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 700 Locust St | open |
| Locust Tap | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 434 E Locust St | open | |
| Louie D's | Other | Sandwiches | 700 Locust St | open |
| Lsk Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 130 E 3rd St Ste 201 | open | |
| Lua Brewing | Brewery / taproom · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | 1525 High St | open | |
| Lucca | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · European | 420 E Locust St | open |
| Mad Meatball | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 210 SW 11th St | open |
| Maid-Rite | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 655 Walnut St Ste 315 | open | |
| Main Street Cafe & Bakery | Café | Coffee | 801 Grand Ave | open |
| Malo | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Latin American (other) · American | 900 Mulberry St | open |
| Mama Mias Dsm | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 604 Locust St | open |
| Marel Des Moines Iowa | Quick service | 401 SW 7th St | open | |
| Margaritas | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 400 SE 6th St | open |
| Mars Sidebar | Café | Coffee | 400 Locust St Ste 130 | open |
| Masao | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | 512 E Grand Ave | open |
| Mash + Marrow | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | American | 700 Grand Ave | open |
| Meals From the Heartland | Restaurant (service type not stated) | open | ||
| Michaelangelo's | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Healthy / salads / bowls | 700 Locust St | open |
| Mixology | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 401 W Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy | open | |
| MMMBap | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Korean · Asian | 700 Locust St | open |
| Molly's Frozen Molly's Cupcakes - Lincoln Park | Bakery · Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert · Casual dining | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert · Juice / smoothies · Bakery · American | 322 E Court Ave Ste 105 | open |
| Monihans Speakeasy | Bar | American | 401 Locust St | open |
| Mulata | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 700 Locust St | open |
| Mulberry Street Tavern | Bar · Casual dining | 206 6th Ave | open | |
| Nightingale Cocktail | Bar | 435 E Grand Ave | open | |
| Noodle Zoo | Café | Coffee | 601 E Locust St Ste 101 | open |
| Northern Vessel Coffee | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 1013 Locust St | open |
| Nosh | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegan | 424 E Locust St | open |
| Oasis Fresh On the Run | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 700 Locust St | open |
| Olympic Flame Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek · Mediterranean · European | 514 E Grand Ave | open |
| Open Sesame | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern | 313 E Locust St | open |
| Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 1905 Ingersoll Ave | open |
| Palmer's Palmer's Deli and Market | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 655 Walnut St | open |
| Palms DSM | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean · African | 1905 Ingersoll Ave | open |
| Panda Chinese Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Chinese · American | 400 Locust St | open |
| Panera Bread | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual · Café | Coffee · Sandwiches · Healthy / salads / bowls | 215 10th St Ste 150 | open |
| Panom & Sons Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 215 E Walnut St | open | |
| Park Street Kitchen and Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | 435 Park St | open | |
| Peace Tree Brewing Co. - Des Moines Branch | Brewery / taproom | 317 E Court Ave | open | |
| Pho Real Kitchen & Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Asian | 200 4th St | open |
| Pints Bar Rooftop - PBR Country | Bar | 319 Court Ave | open | |
| Pita Pit | Other | Sandwiches | 200 4th St, | open |
| Pop-Up DSM | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 200 10th St | open | |
| Potbelly Potbelly Sandwich Shop | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 604 Locust St | open |
| Proof Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1301 Locust St Ste C | open |
| Proudfoot & Bird | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Steakhouse | 1000 Walnut St | open |
| Quinton's Bar & Deli Quinton's Bar and Deli Cedar Rapids | Casual dining · Quick service · Specialty food shop · Bar | Sandwiches | 506 E Grand Ave | open |
| Quiznos | Other | Sandwiches | 319 7th St Ste 106 | open |
| Raccoon River Brewing Company | Brewery / taproom | 200 10th St | open | |
| Railroad Bill's Dining Car | Casual dining | American · Breakfast | 621 Des Moines St | open |
| Red Monk | Bar | 210 4th St | open | |
| Redneck Country Club Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 102 3rd St | open | |
| Revival House Blue Sushi Sake Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 316 Court Ave | open |
| Ricochet | Bar | 400 Locust St Ste 105 | open | |
| Rita’s Cantina | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 401 SE 5th St | open |
| Ritual Cafe | Coffee shop | Coffee | 1301 Locust St | open |
| Riveroaksbeautybar | Bar | 201 E Locust St | open | |
| Roadside Tacos | Food truck · Quick service | Mexican | 219 4th St | open |
| Rock River Grill & Tavern | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | American | 700 Grand Ave | open |
| Roman Exprés Café | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 604 Locust St | open |
| Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe | Café · Bar | Coffee | 300 SW 5th St | open |
| Sam & Gabe's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 600 E 5th St | open |
| Sarpino's Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 319 7th St | open |
| Scenic Route Bakery | Bakery · Dessert · Café | Bakery · Dessert · Coffee | 350 E Locust St Ste 104 | open |
| Scooter's Coffee | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 700 Locust St Ste 300 | open |
| Secret Admirer | Bar | 110 SW 5th St | open | |
| Shorty's | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 208 Court Ave | open |
| Side Of Ranch, Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 309 Court Ave Ste 22 | open | |
| Sidebar | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee · Burgers | 400 Locust St Ste 130 | open |
| SingleSpeed Brewing Company | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 303 Scott Ave | open | |
| Smokey D's Bbq | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1210 Locust St | open | |
| Smokey D's BBQ Smokey D's BBQ | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · American | 601 Locust St | open |
| SnowGlobe Des Moines | Bar | 1514 Walnut St | open | |
| Something Italian | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 400 Walnut St Ste 2 | open |
| South Union Bread Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee · Sandwiches | 1007 Locust St | open |
| Splash Seafood Bar & Grill | Casual dining · Bar | Seafood · American | 303 Locust St | open |
| St Kilda Cafe & Bakery | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 300 SW 5th St | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 909 Locust St | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 220 SW 9th St | open |
| Subway Subway | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Other · Quick service | Sandwiches | 580 SW 9th St Ste 108 | open |
| Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 555 Walnut St, 3rd Floor, Suite 311 &313 | open |
| Suite 203 | Bar | 216 Court Ave #102 | open | |
| Ta'Chido Cantina | Bar | Mexican | 409 Court Ave | open |
| Table 128 | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 220 SW 9th St | open |
| Taco Bell Taco Bell | Quick service | Mexican | 640 Southwest 9th St | open |
| Taco John's Taco John's - Go For The Bold | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | 300 E Grand Ave | open | |
| Tacopocalypse | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 407 E 5th St | open |
| Tacos El Chorypollo | Food truck | Mexican | 1330 Keosauqua Way | open |
| Tami's Tarts | Food truck · Bakery | American · Bakery | 111 4th St | open |
| Teriyaki Boys | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | 700 Locust St | open |
| The Blazing Saddle | Bar | 416 E 5th St | open | |
| The Breakfast Club The Breakfast Club | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · American | 418 E Grand Ave | open |
| The Cave DSM | Bar | 1437 Walnut St | open | |
| The Connection Cafe | Café | Coffee | 600 6th Ave | open |
| The Continental | Casual dining · Bar | 407 E 5th St | open | |
| The Continental Noir | Bar | 407 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309 | open | |
| The Contrary | Bar | 503 E Locust St | open | |
| the creamery.east village | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 424 E Locust St | open |
| The Eggroll Ladies | Food truck · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 604 Locust St Ste 104 | open |
| The Empire | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 223 4th St | open |
| The Exchange | Bar | 216 Court Ave Fl 3 | open | |
| The Fighting Burrito | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 309 13th St | open |
| The Firm | Bar | Hush, 216 Court Ave | open | |
| The Fort | Bar | 730 3rd St | open | |
| The Gramercy Tap | Bar | 400 Walnut St | open | |
| The Iowa Taproom | Bar · Casual dining | 215 E 3rd St #100 | open | |
| the LiFT | Bar | 222 4th St | open | |
| The New Northwestern Cocktail & Wine Bar | Bar | 321 E Walnut St | open | |
| The Poké Company | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 300 W Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy | open | |
| The Purveyor Des Moines | Bar · Specialty food shop | 505 E Grand Ave | open | |
| The Republic on Grand | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 401 E Grand Ave | open | |
| The Riverwalk Hub | Café | Coffee | 215 Water St | open |
| The Rooftop Bar | Bar | 525 E Grand Ave Fl 2 | open | |
| The Royal Mile | Bar | British / Irish pub food | 210 4th St | open |
| The Stuffed Olive | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 216 Court Ave Ste 100 | open | |
| The Village Bean Co. | Coffee shop | Coffee | 305 E 5th St | open |
| Tipsy Crow Tavern | Casual dining · Bar | 102 3rd St | open | |
| Tonic Court Ave. | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 210 Court Ave | open | |
| Top Dawg's | Food truck | Locust Street | open | |
| Trellis | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 909 Robert D Ray Dr | open |
| Truman's KC Pizza Tavern | Casual dining · Bar | Pizza · American | 400 SE 6th St | open |
| Tupelo Honey Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 665 Grand Ave Ste 100 | open |
| Twisted Vine Brewery | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 112 SE 4th St | open | |
| Up-Down | Bar | 500 E Locust St | open | |
| Urban Cowboy DM | Casual dining · Bar | 215 E 2nd St | open | |
| Vibes Kitchen & Bar | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 1303 Walnut St | open |
| Vibrant Coffeehouse + Kitchen | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 520 E Grand Ave | open |
| Vivian’s Diner & Drinks | Casual dining | American | 400 Walnut St Ste 101 | open |
| W-Tao Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 400 Walnut St | open |
| Wahlburgers @ Hy-Vee Starbucks | Coffee shop · Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Coffee · Burgers · Tea / bubble tea | 420 Court Ave | open |
| Walnut Café | Casual dining · Café · Bar | Coffee | 210 Walnut St Fl 6 | open |
| Whata Pho | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Noodles / ramen / pho · Asian | 700 Locust St | open |
| World Food Fair | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Walnut Street | open | |
| Zavy Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 111 E Grand Ave Ste 101 | open |
| Zb Resturant Group Jc, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 130 E 3rd St Ste 201 | open | |
| Dirt Burger | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegan | 407 E 5th St | closed |
| Downtown Tap and Patio | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 216 Court Ave Ste 102 | closed | |
| Jimmy's Gyros | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek | 700 Locust St | closed |
| Miyabi 9 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese | 512 E Grand Ave | closed |
| On The Rise Mlk Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 300 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy Ste 100 | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 63 | 49 | — | — | — | 14 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 50 | 38 | — | — | — | 12 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 55 | 41 | — | — | — | 14 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 66 | 56 | — | — | — | 10 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 66 | 51 | 17 | 27 | 5 | 9 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 66 | 46 | 15 | 24 | 5 | 14 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 56 | 40 | 14 | 19 | 5 | 9 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 58 | 41 | 15 | 20 | 4 | 9 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 66 | 49 | 21 | 23 | 4 | 9 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 65 | 50 | 17 | 26 | 6 | 10 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 69 | 51 | 19 | 24 | 7 | 11 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 74 | 55 | 21 | 24 | 9 | 12 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 74 | 53 | 21 | 23 | 9 | 13 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 81 | 55 | 20 | 24 | 10 | 15 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 91 | 55 | 21 | 23 | 11 | 23 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 95 | 59 | 23 | 24 | 12 | 23 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 106 | 66 | 27 | 26 | 12 | 22 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 118 | 71 | 27 | 30 | 13 | 26 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 112 | 71 | 29 | 27 | 15 | 24 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 112 | 70 | 30 | 26 | 14 | 26 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 115 | 73 | 34 | 26 | 13 | 28 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 117 | 77 | 40 | 25 | 12 | 29 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 123 | 80 | 42 | 26 | 12 | 32 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 120 | 77 | 38 | 29 | 10 | 33 | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 126 | 84 | 44 | 30 | 10 | 33 | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 131 | 84 | 44 | 29 | 11 | 36 | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 130 | 84 | 47 | 26 | 11 | 35 | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 131 | 85 | 48 | 26 | 11 | 38 | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 139 | 88 | 50 | 27 | 11 | 42 | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 143 | 91 | 51 | 25 | 15 | 41 | NAICS2022 |