Either/Or
📍 Korean restaurants in Des Moines
Either/Or is located in Des Moines (Usa). Featured in the korean restaurants category, it has a rating of 6.8. Check all the details here.
Features and services of Either/Or
From the business
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- On-site services
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Live music
- Serves local specialty
- Sport
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy-hour drinks
- Healthy options
- Private dining room
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Paid parking lot
Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Dogs allowed outside
Either/Or is in position 10 out of 14 in korean restaurants in Des Moines
Customer Reviews
Either/Or has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on over 569 reviews on Google
We visited this month with all of the Christmas decorations up and it was admittedly very impressive. The place was packed with parties but there was room at the bar for two. We shared the brussels, chicken sandwich and fries, as well as the cornbread cake. The food was cooked well, if not a little salty, but that’s right up my alley. The menu had some creative additions here and there which helps differentiate this space from some of the other local restaurants. While tried and true classics can be found (ie: chicken sandwich, brussels), I enjoy the elements of flare and really appreciate a dessert menu that doesn’t just consist of a melty chocolate cake or chocolate chip cookie skillet.
We had the best time and the service and food was fantastic! I struggled to find somewhere that would seat all 22 of my family (at the same table) and Either/Or accommodated us and had our table ready to go before we all showed up with lots of waters and everything ready for us. Our server Holden was the absolute best and was so on top of everything too. Very pleased and will be back 🙂
Great place to unwind and enjoy some local brews and good eats. Has a kids area to keep them occupied. Overall, good hangout spot if in the area.
I love that this place is so kid friendly! There is a playground near the outside eating area with a fenced in parameter, so parents can let their kids play and enjoy a meal in peace. The food and service is good, but the atmosphere here really makes it
The atmosphere of this place is laid back. It's super cool with its decor on the walls everywhere, so it's worth going to see. Make certain to go to the bathroom, but will probably need to. Lol. The accommodation for children with a play area outside was absolutely great for a family. The food was laden with bad grease. Otherwise, it could be good. The server never asked if everything was OK as the alcoholic drink was not. It tasted like they left out a couple of ingredients when they made it. It's better to say it if you don't have it if that was the case besides just making it, not according to the menu or just don't let anyone make your drinks. I like to order the special menu items. Bologna on my burger just must not be for me. It was ok at the beginning. The chicken sandwich looked good, and family liked it. I believe it was the fries that made us feel bad. Fries can make you or break you, especially if they're such a main item on the menu. So many people love fries. They seem to be the big push, so changing the grease is ultra important even if it costs more because we don't want them now. The tomato soup side was very good. However, you charge extra for it. Portions were big, so why not just make the soup 50 cents less sized or more clear that side choice, not fries, is more. It's not a big deal, but being surprised is not included in a good experience. The family atmosphere was worth it, but other than that, it wouldn't be a place of choice unless to show off the atmosphere of somewhere different. If I go again, I'm trying their chicken Alfredo sandwich but skipping the fries.
Let’s start with the positives. Atmosphere in general was excellent: it was pretty chill, kid friendly, things to do outside, right off the bike trails, and cool over looking the Sands soccer fields/volleyball courts. Service was very good: the young lady that helped us was great, staff worked as a team, and everyone was polite and professional. Amount of parking compared to the size of the seating area was so-so. You may have a little walk, but not too bad. Now the reason I only gave it three stars. Obviously you come for the food. As a dinner place, it was so-so at best. I got the bolognese cavatelli and would compare it to a high-end Chef Boyardee. The noodles were good, very little meat, the sauce was seriously lacking, and parmesan cheese is a poor choice. Honestly, not good, would never order that again and would not recommend it. Understand the Fried Dunbar was good and the Salmon Poke was so-so. The Mexican cheese curds and fried buffalo chicken appetizers were okay. Point being, for the price, the food should be much better. Someone told me their brunch was good. Wouldn’t mind giving that a shot, as the atmosphere and service were great. But dinner is a no go for me. Just my two cents. You be the judge.
Put this on the top of your to go list, cause it's great! The decor is fun, the folks working here are friendly and helpful, and the food is delicious. We went during the holiday season and tried out the unique menu, but everything looked great and I can't wait to come back. I really enjoyed their main specialty burger, and the drinks and beer were delicious. They even have a kid play area outside!
Information about Either/Or
Address
Either/Or is located at 6222 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312, United States
Phone
The phone number of Either/Or is +1 515-214-1831
Website
The website of Either/Or is: eitherordsm.com
Business Hours
Monday: 11:00–21:00
Tuesday: 11:00–21:00
Wednesday: 11:00–21:00
Thursday: 11:00–21:00
Friday: 11:00–21:00
Saturday: 10:00–21:00
Sunday: 10:00–21:00