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BOS
Discover something wonderfully new at BOS! Serving made-from-scratch homegrown cuisine, BOS offers an intriguing dining experience with exceptional ambiance. Indulge in our hand-crafted cocktails made with freshly-squeezed fruit juices, or enjoy the magnificent wine selection. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner BOS is located in the heart of downtown Des Moines adjacent to the Civic Center and just blocks away from Wells Fargo Arena.
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26 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 26 reviews
5 stars
(9)
4 stars
(11)
3 stars
(2)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- special occasion(9)
- good for groups(8)
- fit for foodies(6)
- notable wine list(5)
- romantic(5)
- great for brunch(4)
BOS Reviews List
Review 1 for BOS
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Bad Night
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Ww were celebrating my son's college graduation. We did not know that they had booked a major private party over top of our dinner. As a result the service was bad, the food was not good and the ambience was insulting. Thank goodness the executive chef who recognized the situation and did all he could to make it right. For this reason I rank the restaurant very good. I will try it again when back in Des Moines."
Dined on 5/11/2013
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Review 2 for BOS
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
BOS not the experience I hoped for
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We visited BOS on a Saturday evening. They were understaffed and everything took longer than it should have. When our food finally arrived, my husband's pork medallions were very over cooked, although they did remove his meal from our bill. I had the scallops, and aside from the prosciutto being extremely salty, they were quite delicious.
The restaurant lacked ambiance, was overly bright (lighting) for evening dining, and doesn't really qualify as fine dining even though it is priced as such. There were a mix of people from those dressed up and heading to a show at the Civic Center to high school kids in gym shorts. In all fairness this is a restaurant inside of a downtown Des Moines hotel, so the mix of people was not a complete surprise."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 3 for BOS
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good evening
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I was an enjoyable dinner - not rushed and comfortable. Noise level was a bit higher than usual - they were busier."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 4 for BOS
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Had a wonderful meal with
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Had a wonderful meal with several friends. Food was very good and would definitely return. We enjoyed the evening."
Dined on 04/22/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 5 for BOS
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent prime rib served.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent prime rib served. Very accommodating wait staff."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2012
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 6 for BOS
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My family and I went to BOS
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My family and I went to BOS for Easter brunch. The service was awesome. The entire staff was very friendly and helpful. Going here made our Easter very special."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 7 for BOS
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent Waiter Suddu!!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent Waiter Suddu!! Very good food. Woud love to return and try their menu since we were ther for Easter brunch."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2012
Special Features: great for brunch, late-night find, romantic
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Review 8 for BOS
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delicious food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"BOS is located in the Hotel Savery and suffers from that [hotel restaurants can be an afterthought]. But, we found the food excellent [I had scallops which were perfectly done, tasty and well presented] and while the menu was not extensive, it was certainly sufficient. The service was very accommodating and prompt [we had been seated under a speaker with music which was too loud and were moved]."
Dined on 03/21/2013
2010
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Review 9 for BOS
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good food and service. More
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Good food and service. More people but not too noisy."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2012
Special Features: kid-friendly, notable wine list
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Review 10 for BOS
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Terrible service with dated decor
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our service was completely inexperienced and did not know how to manage a table. We had to wait an unusually long time to be helped, and when he did come to our table, he couldn't answer basic questions and had to keep going back to find out answers. When we did place our order, he asked "What do you want?" and wrote it down on a piece of notebook paper he pulled out of his back pocket. Even then, he didn't relay my wife's request to leave out pepper on her dish (which she can't eat). We didn't have time to get the right dish, so we were just out of luck.
The decor is dated and the lighting is not nice. You can see what they'd like to do with the inventive menu, but the experience far overshadows that. We won't be going back."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2010
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Review 11 for BOS
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Understated Elegance
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a very good dining experience. The food was excellent! We would order the same entrees again. The food was also well-presented. The kitchen was a bit slow, but there were many diners early on, so the wait was understandable. We will come back."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic
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Review 12 for BOS
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I usually go to BOS when I
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I usually go to BOS when I attend the Civic Center shows. I am usually pleased with the food and service, which is why I go back each time."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for BOS
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Small menu, seating felt kind
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Small menu, seating felt kind of "exposed". I cam ein a group before a gala and it felt like we were sitting in the middle of an arena being watched. The steak was TERRific, BUT the mashed potatoes tasted like they came out of the box!!"
Dined on 02/23/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, notable wine list, great for lunch
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Review 14 for BOS
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was excellent and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food was excellent and the service outstanding. It was a very enjoyable dining experience."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 15 for BOS
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The host was welcoming, and
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The host was welcoming, and we had no wait which was very nice. The lighting was nice for a romantic evening, but the music from the neighboring bar(CODA) was very loud and made it difficult to enjoy a nice conversation. Our server was nice, but was a little loud and overbearing. She visited quite often and we wanted privacy. The food was mediocre."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 16 for BOS
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Stressed out staff
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"At least our waitress was way overworked/understaffed and it was valentines day! Service was slow, despite her busting her tail. I was stressed out for her!
Our wine was bad. We sent it back -it took forever to get a new bottle; well into the main course before wine???!! How about a sommolier for Valentines day at least?
Our wine was bad. We sent it back -it took forever to get a new bottle; well into the main course before wine???!! How about a sommolier for Valentines day at least?
I will say it was a beautiful ambiance -love the remodel, and the bar was cool.
still, likely won't go back."
still, likely won't go back."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 17 for BOS
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was amazing! Quality,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was amazing! Quality, quantity and presentation all outstanding."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: late-night find, special occasion
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Review 18 for BOS
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent service along with
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent service along with very tasty entres. The dessert 'll was to die for. Really enjoyed meeting the chef."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, late-night find, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 19 for BOS
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Awkward Service
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It's hard to describe my experience. The food was good, but not great. The prices were about right, but you could make the argument that for the same price you could get better food elsewhere. The strange part was the service. The wait staff was nice, but seemed uncomfortable or inexperienced. We had reservations and met our party there, and the host just could not understand our situation, and led us into the dining room but kind of just left us, and we had no idea where he wanted us to sit. Our server seemed uncomfortable or nervous the entire night. It just seems like staffing was the last thing on the owner's mind. The guys were friendly, but seemed out of their element."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 20 for BOS
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great place to go before going
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great place to go before going to the Civic Center."
Dined on 01/29/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 21 for BOS
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Lovely dinner at BOS
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We have eaten many breakfasts at BOS, but were reluctant to try it for dinner. This time, we were staying at the hotel for several days, and needed a dinner close to the theater venue, where we could access the skywalk, and found most of our choices were already booked because of the sold out performance at the Civic Center. OpenTable offered BOS, and we're glad we accepted.
The food was gently prepared, extremely well-plated, and served with a smile. The menu was small but true to its mission (corn was offered in several ways), and the final tab was reasonable. The only thing that kept us from a fifth star for atmosphere was the coffee shop lighting, decor and seating. Change the booth tables and the lighting and get that fifth sta"
Dined on 01/25/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for BOS
Based on the average of (5) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate