The Stuffed Olive - Des Moines

208 3rd St Des Moines, IA 50309, 50309-2284, United States

🛍 Tapas, Pizza, Drinks, American

4.5 💬 3161 Reviews
The Stuffed Olive - Des Moines

Phone: +15152434456

Address: 208 3rd St Des Moines, IA 50309, 50309-2284, United States

City: Des Moines

Menu Dishes: 35

Reviews: 3161

Website: https://stuffedolivedsm.com/

"Made reservations for 6 to celebrate my birthday. We sat at a round table in the bar area. It was Wine Wednesday so we ordered wine and a martini or 2 for some. Put in a couple of orders of appetizers. Our server seemed annoyed as I ordered 1 appetizer and she walked away. I had to flag her down as someone else at the table wanted to order an appetizer too. Would not have been that hard to check with everyone at the table before walking away. Then someone brings the appetizers and I tell them we are ready to order entrees. Had to flag down our server again. Put in 6 entree orders but 2 people ordered the mini chimi's from the appetizer menu. Our server clearly knew they were their entrees but again someone comes and drops the 2 plates of mini chimi's in the middle of the table and leaves. We get them to the ones that ordered them. They wait as most people would expecting the rest of the food to come out. We say go ahead and eat before they get cold. Finally flag down our server again and say that we really wanted to all eat together and she says well those are appetizers. Yes, sure but you knew that we ordered as our entrees and it's a birthday and we wanted to eat together. She clearly got upset and walked off came back a few minutes later and literally dropped my plate of food in front of me. Someone else carried the others and they left. We had empty wine glasses and no offer of if we wanted more. I flag down the hostess and tell her and ask for a manager. Tell her that clearly the server is upset with me because I wanted us to eat together (which should have been obvious) and we need a new server. They did not make things right and I will not go back. Never had a problem on Monday nights at the bar always had great service but for a birthday celebration at a table it was lousy. Then I had specifically asked if we were square with our wines as you buy one/get one and of course, looking at receipt later, that was not the case."

Full menu - 35 options

All prices are estimates on menu.

Entrées

Shareables

Starters

Salads

Rolls

Pizza

Seafood

Appetizer

Smoothie Bar

Boathouse Signature Martinis

Sushi Rolls

Main Course

Dessert

Special Sushi Rolls

Soup, Salad, And Chili

Traditional Martinis

Appetizers And Party Platters

Sandwiches

Limited Menu

Bites

House Made Dessert

Whites And Sparkling

Dips

Children's Menu

Kitchen Entrees

Kevin Kevin

Great food and beautiful new location. Martinis are amazing.

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Reviews

Dianna
Dianna

Great food and amazing service as always even with a large birthday party noise level was not too loud


Mary
Mary

Great appetizers and cocktails! We made an evening of sharing appetizers and enjoying craft cocktails! Loved it!


Korneasha
Korneasha

This place is definitely a Vibe!! We went for a date night night and the food and customer service was amazing!! View menu


Cheryl
Cheryl

Had a beautiful evening on the terrace due to the weather,the service and the food. I will give this a 10 out of 10!!!


Mike
Mike

Waitress was nice, when she was around. But she was pretty absent most of the time. Also, I was done eating my entree before my friend’s entree even arrived.


PatV
PatV

Stuffed Olive was a unique surprise. From the vast martini choices to the tapas appetizers, everything was fantastic. Enjoyed the atmosphere and the vibe. Great place to chill and enjoy the food and friends View menu


Matt
Matt

It was very nice! A good indoor atmosphere with great food (the poutine was very good) and drinks, and our service was very good! Would definitely recommend to anyone for a nice night out or just to grab a couple drinks!


Opentable
Opentable

The stuffed all is literally the best restaurant in the world and best atmosphere in Des Moines. I would highly recommend to anybody who’s looking to get a fun drink in a adventurous night out. It always starts the night with a bang when you meet all your friends at the stuffed Olive. Brendan is the boss and he is the best.  -Drew D.


Kelly
Kelly

Made reservations for 6 to celebrate my birthday. We sat at a round table in the bar area. It was Wine Wednesday so we ordered wine and a martini or 2 for some. Put in a couple of orders of appetizers. Our server seemed annoyed as I ordered 1 appetizer and she walked away. I had to flag her down as someone else at the table wanted to order an appetizer too. Would not have been that hard to check with everyone at the table before walking away. Then someone brings the appetizers and I tell them we are ready to order entrees. Had to flag down our server again. Put in 6 entree orders but 2 people ordered the mini chimi's from the appetizer menu. Our server clearly knew they were their entrees bu... View menu

Categories

  • Tapas Enjoy a delightful variety of small, flavorful dishes perfect for sharing, combining traditional and modern influences. Savor each bite as you explore diverse tastes and textures crafted to excite your palate.
  • Pizza Delve into our perfectly baked pizzas, crafted with hand-tossed dough, rich tomato sauce, and a blend of gourmet cheeses. Each slice bursts with fresh toppings, ensuring a delightful bite every time. View menu
  • Drinks Quench your thirst with our refreshing selection of drinks, from hand-crafted cocktails and fine wines to non-alcoholic delights, including sodas, juices, and expertly brewed coffee and tea. Perfect complements to your meal!
  • American Enjoy classic American flavors with our diverse menu, featuring juicy burgers, crispy fried chicken, hearty BBQ ribs, and fresh salads. Indulge in timeless comfort with each bite, crafted to satisfy all tastes.

Amenities

  • Wine
  • Amex
  • menu
  • Tapas
  • menu
  • Takeout

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