Louisiana cooking and a big deck downtown
A roomy, laid-back restaurant at 615 3rd St in Des Moines serving Creole and Cajun dishes, with TVs for the game and a deck.
Guests describe an abundance of Louisiana dishes, from fried and blackened catfish to jambalaya pasta.
Reviewers praise the large gluten-sensitive menu and staff who are knowledgeable about gluten-free needs.
A roomy dining space with TVs makes it a fit for watching sports or eating before a hockey game.
An outdoor deck gives guests another place to sit and eat.
Buzzard Billy's is a roomy, relaxed American restaurant at 615 3rd St in Des Moines, built around food with Louisiana roots. Guests come for dishes like jambalaya pasta, blackened catfish, and shrimp and grits.
The dining room has TVs for catching the game, and there is a deck for sitting outside. Reviewers mention a large gluten-free menu and servers who understand the precautions it requires, which makes it an easy pick for groups with different dietary needs.
Fried or blackened catfish, served with sides such as sweet potato fries and cold slaw.
A spiced, cheesy pasta dish with a Louisiana style that reviewers single out.
Available from the gluten-free menu, with seasoned shrimp and crisp bacon.
Burger options include a steak burger with mushrooms.
Items like Monsterella Cheese Sticks and cheeseburger poutine to share.
Sweets such as brownies finish the meal.
“This is another excellent option for those who need to eat gluten-free. I had a great experience ordering from the gluten-sensitive menu, and the staff was knowledgeable, helpful, and understanding of the precautions required for a gluten-f…”
“I got the Jambalaya Pasta and it was amazing. Perfectly seasoned, plenty of cheesy goodness to counter the spice. My girlfriend got the shrimp and grits off the gluten free menu.”
“This was such a great dinner and outing! We chose Buzzard Billy's for it's large gluten-free menu, as someone joining us required that. The abundance of all the Creole and Cajun foods was simply joyful! The food, period, was amazing.”
Buzzard Billy’s is at 615 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States. Use the map on this page for directions.
Opening hours: Monday 11 am–10 pm; Tuesday 11 am–10 pm; Wednesday 11 am–10 pm; Thursday 11 am–10 pm; Friday 8 am–11 pm; Saturday 8 am–11 pm; Sunday 8 am–10 pm.
Yes, Buzzard Billy’s is open on Saturday, 8 am–11 pm.
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Buzzard Billy’s has a 4.5 out of 5 rating from 5081 Google reviews.
Buzzard Billy’s lists: Catfish, Jambalaya Pasta, Shrimp and Grits, Burgers, Starters and Sides, Desserts. See the full list above.
Yes. Buzzard Billy’s is a restaurant in Des Moines, IA.
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