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Raccoon River Brewing Company
Looking for fun? You found it! Located on the corner of 10th and Mulberry-downtown Des Moines, Iowa. Raccoon River Brewing Company invites you to check out their delectable lunch and dinner options, world-class ales, free live music Wednesday and Saturday nights and the best pool hall in town! Come be a part of the fun - it promises to be an experience that will entice you to keep coming back for more.
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34 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Rating Breakdown 34 reviews
5 stars
(6)
4 stars
(19)
3 stars
(4)
2 stars
(5)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- good for groups(22)
- hot spot(11)
- great for lunch(10)
- fit for foodies(9)
- vibrant bar scene(9)
- special occasion(8)
Raccoon River Brewing Company Reviews List
Review 1 for Raccoon River Brewing Company
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Nice place, they let is sit and talk, but they still took good care of us."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 2 for Raccoon River Brewing Company
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Recommended
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food, great service. Tried new pint flavors and though they were not for us, still very quality brews. Entryway was very noisy and crowded with staff members watching a game on TV but we were promptly seated and waited upon. Food was delicious and quite filling. We had the Sir Paul McCartney (my wife says this was amazing as far as veggie burgers) and the Churchill, which was quite good, though I did not have the horseradish sauce so no review there. Onion rings were perfect and so was our waitress who was prompt and very nice. Will definitely go back again!"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Raccoon River Brewing Company
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Very good food...server was
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very good food...server was great and very helpful with advice on wines and entrees...she was busy but always had a smile for us !!!"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 4 for Raccoon River Brewing Company
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This restaurant never disappoints.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This restaurant never disappoints. The food is always great and the service is impeccable. If you are particularly hungry for a fantastic burger or bbq ribs, this place will please the pickiest eater."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find, great for lunch
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Review 5 for Raccoon River Brewing Company
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Poor reservation System
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very displease about our reservation. There was a musical act playing that night that we wanted to see. I had tried to phone in a reservation at noon (while the restaurant was open) and the phone rang off the hook. So, I used this service. We were given a table that was in a different room than the stage - probably a table that any walk-in could have had! Not good!!!"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2013
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Review 6 for Raccoon River Brewing Company
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great service and live music
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great service and live music on Saturday evenings. We reserved a table online and our requests were not only met but exceeded expectations! The menu had a wide spectrum of both "comfort" and "health-conscious" food options. The beers on tap were plentiful and delicious. Our only negative comment was that my wife's beef burger was a little too well done and burnt. Would recommend for chill date or a place to meet up with friends for dinner and billards!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 7 for Raccoon River Brewing Company
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
All members of the party enjoyed
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"All members of the party enjoyed the place. A few of us would have liked a different selection of vegatables."
Dined on 02/26/2013
2013
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Review 8 for Raccoon River Brewing Company
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Came for a friend's birthday
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Came for a friend's birthday party and we had a blast. A lot of different menu options, so we could please the meat lovers and some vegetarian friends. Portions were enough for lunch the next day. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was fun and trendy, but not stuffy! We will be back!!"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 9 for Raccoon River Brewing Company
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Would try again.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A friend recommended this place. Their in-house brews were excellent. I don't normally enjoy darker beers, but theirs were very nice. Had the chips and dip with salsa, guacamole and queso. All were amazing. I ordered the Beef Tips Gorgonzola. It was definitely something new to me, and something I would definitely order again. The person I was with had the fish and chips. He also could not finish, and ate the rest of it the next day. Very good reheated. Their coleslaw was delicious in comparison to most places. We had about 4 different servers bringing us things. Our main waitress disappeared for well over 30 minutes, and we had to ask the hostess for boxes and our check. Live band was pretty good! Every Wednesday and Saturday."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, hot spot
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Review 10 for Raccoon River Brewing Company
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I wish I would've remembered
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I wish I would've remembered our waiters name but he was fantastic. He was the upstairs bartender, he was very polite and helpful with all needs. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone. Will be going back."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Raccoon River Brewing Company
Based on the average of (24) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
3 out of 3 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic