“Fresko” meaning “fresh” inspires our
creation of seasonal menus made from
locally sourced ingredients.
Fresko makes natural food from the
bounty of Iowa farms whenever possible.
The culinary team prepares product from
start to finish applying natural time honored
techniques with care at every step.
This enriches the flavorful and nutritious
product we serve and benefits our community.
Fresko believes we are what we eat and
eating well means living well.
Chill restaurant offering vegan, gluten-free & vegetarian fare, plus cocktails & draft beer. Based on 578 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
909 Locust St Ste. 103, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: (515) 630-7009
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Hours
| Saturday | 10 AM–10:30 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed
Holiday hours
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| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–10:30 PM |
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Reviews
Peder Kopperud
First timer, large party of 11. I ordered the mixed greens salad with chicken and the skewers appetizer. A glass of bourbon on the rocks and a glass of ice tea rounded off my meal. The meal was okay but not knock my socks off great. I would probably not get the skewers again, they were medium rare which was right but the seasoning was overdone resulting in a grainy texture but weirdly lacked flavor. The waitress was efficient and super busy. She did great and we appreciated her hard work. The vibe is okay; don’t expect a quiet meal. The music is fairly loud and the walls are brick so sound carries.
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LaKrisha Spivey
I’m at it again, y’all! My children took me here for brunch. The atmosphere and decor were very inviting. As you can see, we tried a variety of food. I would say stay within your normal appetite and don’t venture too far from that. For example, I ordered the chorizo hash. I knew it would be spicy but decided to try it anyway. Guess what? I didn’t like it because it was way too spicy. I also thought the potatoes were super bland. The yogurt has more of a greek flavor, which is very creamy and refreshing. My favorite was the mussels. They were delicious. I would go again just for those!!!
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Melinda Bianchi
I’ve been here 6x over the ~3 years I’ve lived in Des Moines and it’s amazing every single time! We’ve done date night here, met small groups of friends, large groups of friends, brunch, Happy Hour, etc. And, it’s perfect! Every time!
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Zahrya
Super cute place. Very well priced for the amount and quality of food! Loved that they had LOTS of gluten free options. We were just visiting and came across them! Highly recommend!!
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Lorry Rodriguez
The food was outstanding. I ordered the Wood fired octopus and the Pei Mussels, absolutely delicious. Our server Brian was extremely professional and friendly. I completely recommend this restaurant, very nice atmosphere as well.
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Real Advantage Partners Real Estate Team
Stopped in for Breakfast on a Cool Saturday morning at 11:00am. They take reservations, but we not needed.
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Jeremy Hanzek
Great atmosphere, great tasting drinks. Great variety of food ranging from finger food such as wings and delicious flat bread to more expensive dinners like our friends had, a steak and salmon which I’m told we’re great as well. The drinks were very well made with a fantastic balance of flavor and alcohol. Our server was AMAZING. We sat near where everyone brings out the food and it was constant and everybody working was husslin’.
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Evan Isabell
What a great meal. The whole meal was great. It’s a bit on the pricey side but it’s well worth it for the food and the environment. The waitress was very attentive and friendly. Great place for a date night or hanging out with friends or family.
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M A
We were passing through town & looking for GF/DF food options. Fresko did not disappoint! The food was so delicious! We shared fish tacos & chicken tacos (all are GF/DF), the Bahn Mi pulled pork sandwich & Loaded chicken nachos.
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Lyra Halsten
Came to the restaurant for my birthday. Garrett and Kyle took great care of us! They were fantastic! The food was wonderful! Highly recommend this spot to everyone! Will definitely will be back!
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