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The Iowa Taproom - Des Moines

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   SAT 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM

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Menu

This menu was last updated on 6/26/18. Although we have many accurate menus, they change often and it should be assumed this menu is not 100% accurate. If you want to be sure the dishes are still offered or confirm the prices are correct, please call the restaurant by tapping the call button above.
Main Menu |  Lunch
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Gluten Free  Gluten Free   Vegetarian  Vegetarian   Vegan  Vegan

APPETIZERS

TENDERLINGS
Breaded pork tenderloin strips served with honey-mustard sauce.
$8.99

CHEESE STEAK EGG ROLLS
Beef, American cheese, red pepper, Anaheim peppers and onion all rolled up in a wonton wrapper and served with Honey Sriracha.
$7.99

FRIED PICKLES
Served with Chipotle ranch.
$7.99

IOWA HAM BALLS
Served with sweet and sour sauce over grilled pineapple.
$7.99

SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE DIP
Served with garlic crostinis.
$8.99


POPCORN CHICKEN
Bite-sized nuggets of chicken coated in a seasoned breading and deep fried. Try them tossed in your favorite wing sauce!
$7.99

FRIED CHEESE CURDS
Fresh white cheese curds hand breaded and deep fried.
$7.99

TAPROOM POPPERS
Shredded smoked chicken with jalapeno, pepper jack, cream cheese, Sriracha, breaded and fried to perfection.
$8.99

SALADS

SOUTHWEST
• Mixed greens • Buffalo chicken • Pico de gallo • Pepper jack • Corn • Black beans • Tortilla chips • Chipotle ranch
$11.99

CAESAR
• Romaine lettuce • Grilled chicken • Parmesan cheese • Creamy Caesar dressing • Croutons
$9.99


ASIAN
• Mixed greens • Chicken breast • Red peppers • Carrots • Cashews • Saifun noodles • Wonton strips • Peanut chili vinaigrette
$10.99

COBB
• Mixed greens • Chicken breast • Crumbled Bacon • Diced egg • Blue cheese • Avocado • Tomato • Maytag blue cheese dressing
$11.99

WINGS

BOURBON BBQ
$9.99

CRISPY BREADED
$9.99

DRAGON’S BREATH
$9.99


SPICY DRY RUB
$9.99

BUFFALO
$9.99

PEANUT CHILI
$9.99

HONEY SRIRACHA
$9.99

PORTER BBQ
$9.99


BBQ
$9.99

SOUP

SWEET CORN
CUP $3.99 | BOWL $5.99
$3.99

CHOWDER
CUP $3.99 | BOWL $5.99
$3.99

SANDWICHES

COMES WITH YOUR CHOICE OF ONE SIDE
VEGGIE GRINDER
Fire roasted peppers and onions with spinach and artichoke hearts tossed with our white balsamic vinaigrette stuffed in a grilled Italian roll with sliced tomatoes and topped with melted Provolone.
$9.99

OVER THE TOP GRILLED CHEESE
Three slices white bread, cheddar, Swiss, Monterey Jack and provolone cheeses, mushrooms and fire roasted onions. Add Bacon for 2.00
$8.99


SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN
Hand breaded fried chicken breast with lettuce, tomato and mayo.
$9.99

BUFFALO CHICKEN SWISS
Hand breaded fried chicken breast tossed in buffalo sauce and topped with Swiss cheese.
$9.99

ITALIAN GRINDER
Graziano Italian sausage tossed with marinara, onions, Anaheim peppers and red peppers stuffed in a grilled Italian roll and topped with melted Provolone.
$9.99

FRENCH DIP
Roast beef with Provolone and au jus dipping sauce. Add caramelized onions, mushrooms or fried jalapenos for $0.49 each.
$11.99

REUBEN SANDWICH
A classic corned beef sandwich with Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and kicked up Thousand Island on marble rye bread.
$10.99


BBQ MEATLOAF SANDWICH
Grilled artisan meatloaf with Bourbon BBQ sauce, crispy onions and cheddar on thick cut white bread.
$9.99

PORK TENDERLOIN
Our own hand breaded tenderloin with mayo, onion, tomato, lettuce and pickles served on the side. Also available grilled. Add fried jalapenos for $0.49.
$9.99

HONEY SRIRACHA CHICKEN SANDWICH
Marinated chicken breast grilled and topped with Honey Sriracha sauce. Served over Asian slaw with Sriracha mayo and tomato. Try it fried!
$9.99

BACON RANCH CHICKEN SANDWICH
Grilled chicken breast, Jack cheese, bacon and ranch dressing, with lettuce and tomato. Add avocado for $1.00.
$9.99

BURGERS

Our burgers start with locally sourced hand formed ½ lb. patties and are served with your choice of side.
ALL AMERICAN
Double cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo and American cheese.
$9.99


THE MAYTAG
Covered in blue cheese crumbles, honey-peppercorn bacon, blue cheese mayo and onion relish.
$10.99

MORNING FARM
Blended patty with beef and breakfast sausage and topped with cheddar, ham, fried egg, crispy onions, hickory-smoked bacon, BBQ mayo, lettuce and tomato.
$10.99

PEANUT BUTTER
Cheddar cheese, honey-peppercorn bacon, peanut butter, mayo, lettuce and tomato. Add a fried egg for $1.00.
$10.99

FIESTA MELT
Caramelized onion, pepper jack and crispy Jelapeno peppers, topped with Chipotle Ranch and served on marble rye toast.
$10.99

BBQ BACON
Cheddar, bacon, Canadian bacon, BBQ sauce, mayo, topped with lettuce and tomato.
$10.99


VEGGIE BURGER
Our hand-made black bean and fire-roasted veggie patty, grilled and topped with chipotle mayo, lettuce, tomato and avocado.
$9.99

ENTREES

HUNTER’S CHICKEN
Sautéed airline chicken breast covered in mushrooms, onions, tomato, shallot and tarragon. Finished with a porter demi-glace. Served with baby red mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli.
$13.99

FISH N’ CHIPS
Beer battered cod served with fries, tartar sauce and cole slaw. Choice of one side.
$11.99

BUFFALO CHICKEN MAC N’ CHEESE
Roasted cauliflower cheese sauce with pepper jack cheese, cheddar and blue cheese. Topped with buffalo grilled chicken, blue cheese crumbles and pico de gallo.
$11.99

BULGOGI TACOS
Three corn tortillas filled with a kimchi-style slaw, marinated pork, cucumber sunomono and a sweet soy aioli. Served with lemon butter rice.
$9.99


BBQ MEATLOAF
Three slices of thick cut meatloaf, smothered in a porter demi-glace, topped with mushrooms and crispy onions. Served with baby red mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli.
$13.99

CHICKEN FRIED CHICKEN
Cracker crusted chicken breast covered with gravy. Served with baby red mashed potatoes and sauteed corn and peppers..
$12.99

IOWA CHOP
10 oz. pan seared pork chop topped with whiskey gravy and mushrooms. Served with baby red mashed potatoes and sauteed corn and peppers.
$14.99

FISH TACOS
Three corn tortillas filled with Asian slaw and beer battered fish then topped with pico de gallo and chipotle ranch. Served with lemon butter rice.
$9.99

SIDES

Coleslaw


Fries

Sweet potato fries*
$1.00

Baby red mashed potatoes

Lemon butter rice

Cottage cheese


Steamed broccoli

Side salad**
$2.50

Side caesar**
$2.50

DESSERT

BREAD PUDDING
Served with vanilla ice cream and bourbon caramel sauce.
$5.99

Creme Brulee Cheesecake
A perfect blend of two classic desserts served with our house made Strawberry Sauce.
$4.99


THE CAPITOL PIE
A tower of peanut butter and cookies n’ cream ice cream on a chocolate cookie crust topped with whipped cream, hot fudge and almonds.
$7.99
 

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