Restaurant · Des Moines IA
Fresh, Thoughtful Dining in Downtown Des Moines
Vegan, gluten-free, and vegetarian-friendly fare with cocktails, draft beer, and a welcoming downtown atmosphere.
Vegan, gluten-free, and vegetarian-friendly fare with cocktails, draft beer, and a welcoming downtown atmosphere.
Sunday brunch guests praise the filling French toast and flavorful short rib Benedict.
Reviews highlight quality ingredients, thoughtful presentation, Mediterranean salmon, salads, and a juicy double bone pork chop.
Enjoy cocktails and draft beer, including a signature cocktail created from scratch by the mixologist.
Fresko is a restaurant in downtown Des Moines, located at 909 Locust St Ste. 103. The menu includes vegan, gluten-free, and vegetarian fare alongside cocktails and draft beer.
Guests mention friendly, professional service, quality ingredients, careful presentation, and dishes including French toast, short rib Benedict, Mediterranean salmon, butternut squash salad, and double bone pork chop.
French toast, short rib Benedict, and other brunch dishes served on weekends.
A varied menu with options such as Mediterranean salmon, short rib poutine, salads, and pork chop.
Cocktails, draft beer, and custom drink creations from the bar.
Vegan, gluten-free, and vegetarian fare for a range of dining preferences.
“We booked brunch for 10am on Sunday and it was perfect. Our drinks came out first and then our brunch order a bit later. All of the staff were friendly and so professional! The French toast was very filling & SO good.”
“Tremendous experience. Jacob is the waiter you always hope to get! Lively, humorous, and attentive. Great flavors and presentation, quality ingredients, and great care were put into our choices.”
“I had a great dining experience at Fresko in Des Moines. I ordered the double bone pork chop, and it was absolutely delicious—juicy, tender, and packed with flavor.”
Fresko · Des Moines IA