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The dining room at newly opened Proudfoot & Bird - Proudfoot & Bird, Des Moines, IA

Proudfoot & Bird

4.9
4.9
716 Reviews
$50 and over
Global, International
1000 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309-3400

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2 people
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10:30 PM
Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
Fine Dining in every aspect. Proudfoot & Bird, named after the original Hotel Fort Des Moines architects, pays homage to the glamorous days of years past with every detail. Adorned with stunning marble tables, intricate gold ceiling inlay, plush soft seating, and grand circular bar we have recreated a time that was filled with elegance, extravagance, and indulgence. Housed in the historic Hotel Fort Des Moines, we have taken every step possible to protect a valued piece of Des Moines’ cherished history. Two semi-private areas available, seating eight and ten guests respectfully.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, Vegetarian / Vegan, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Daily 2:30 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    James Richards
  • Neighborhood
    Des Moines
  • Cross street
    10th Street
  • Parking details
    We have a parking garage connected to the hotel and street side parking nearby.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 716 people are saying

Proudfoot & Bird reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Iowa

    Best Overall

  • Iowa

    Best Service

  • Iowa

    Best Ambiance

  • Iowa

    Romantic

  • Iowa

    Good for special occasions

  • Des Moines

    Best Overall

  • Des Moines

    Best Service

  • Des Moines

    Best Ambiance

  • Des Moines

    Great for fine wines

  • Des Moines

    Romantic

  • Des Moines

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Proudfoot & Bird offers a "spectacular dining experience" with "impeccable service" and "exceptional food" that's perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the elegant ambiance and "exquisite wine selection." Highlights include attentive service, especially from the standout waiter, Eric. It's a "favorite spot" in Des Moines with creative, well-prepared dishes.
716 Reviews
  1. John

    Des Moines1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice dining experience. The pace of the evening and the arrival of food from starters to main dishes etc. allowed for a relaxing dining experience for our party of four. The food choices were amazing and prepared with care and plated with thoughtfulness in presentation. Food tasted great. Best Brussell Sprouts we have ever had in a dining experience. From being greeted at the door, to our servers and support staff, we were welcomed and taken care of. A first-time visit will be followed up with more visits to come.

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    Des Moines1 review

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Plan 2 hours. If you have a show or event to attend, plan accordingly. Lovely place, great food, but slow service.

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  3. Zachary

    Des Moines1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter Eric was fabulous. Food was 5/5. Atmosphere at the restaurant is beautiful with the collection of original architecture and modern touches. Everything was perfect from start to finish. I can’t say enough positive things about how great Eric was from the service. Funny, well spoken , and educated in the chefs sections and history on the venue. This is our new top spot in Des Moines.

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  4. Kaci

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite restaurant! Always great food and people :)

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  5. Jeff

    Oklahoma City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very elegant place would definitely return. Me and my guest was extremely satisfied with our experience here and would recommend that anybody should experience this place 

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  6. Jeff

    Des Moines2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Proudfoot & Bird is an incredible dining experience with impeccable service and outstanding food prepared with skill and care. We highly recommend this beautiful, tastefully appointed local spot!

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  7. MacKenzie

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous experience dining. Exquisite wine selection, delicious wood fired entrees & sides, superb service.

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  8. Raemalee

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is exceptional. Ordered burnt pork belly ends, French onion soup, filet and sweet potato casserole. Others at our table had chicken, salmon and another filet. All prepared as ordered and delicious! We had excellent drinks and service from our waitress.

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  9. Russ

    Des Moines10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The quality of the food and the service were excellent. On the expensive side but definitely worth it for a special occasion.

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  10. Samantha

    Dallas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I forgot this restaurant was in a hotel at first so trying to find it from the street was a bit difficult, but once inside and seated, it’s an incredible experience!

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Proudfoot & Bird is rated 4.9 stars by 716 OpenTable diners.

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1000 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309-3400

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    10th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Des Moines
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Daily 2:30 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, Vegetarian / Vegan, Steak
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    We have a parking garage connected to the hotel and street side parking nearby.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    James Richards
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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