Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Company

A solid downtown option, likely better if you are a beer connoisseur. They do not have a private lot, so allocate extra time for parking. Average service. Liked my Southwest Bowl with seared salmon. Interior is spacious, easy to have conversations. They include a 2.75% credit card surcharge.

Our biggest takeaway was that the happy hour pizza was the best deal. Greasy, delicious and filling for about $7? Excellent. The Brussels and the the chips with dip were also tasty, but we won’t be coming back for them specifically.

Court Avenue has been one of our favorite places in Des Moines. From the Mug Club to brunch, we are never disappointed. Their staff always go out of their way to take good care of us. We recently took our family for Sunday brunch. The menu was amazing and drinks even better. Highly recommend!

Overall good experience. The Cabro Sandwich had a sauce that was bit blunt and not much flavor. Hummus appetizer was amazing.

Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewery in Des Moines, Iowa is a great downtown spot for enjoying a drink in a relaxed, welcoming setting. On our recent visit, we stopped in for a quick drink and were pleasantly surprised by the quality and atmosphere. I ordered one of their house-brewed IPA beers, which was crisp, flavorful, and perfectly balanced for IPA lovers. My wife went with a grapefruit mule, which was refreshing, well-mixed, and had just the right amount of citrus zing. The brewery itself has a beautiful, historic building vibe with high ceilings, exposed brick, and warm lighting that makes it feel both cozy and upscale. The brewing area behind glass is a fun touch — it’s always interesting to see where the beer is actually made while you’re enjoying a pint. While we didn’t order food