Find hamburgers, pizzas, salads and brunch at this new restaurant at Jordan Creek Town Center
A restaurant chain known for letting customers customize their meals now has its first location in the Des Moines metro. Tavern Grill debuted at Jordan Creek Town Center in mid-August, bringing a roster of burgers, pizza and salads.
The Edina, Minnesota-based American-style restaurant chain opened near the mall’s theater entrance.
The idea is to let the customer decide what toppings to add to a dish. Pads that include all possible ingredients are at the table for a patron to check off a litany of cheeses, veggies, and proteins, which results in thousands of flavor combinations.
The restaurant near the food court and Century 20 Theatres offers a patio, TVs in the bar area, and a lot of booth seating.
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What’s on the menu?
Start with appetizers such as an artichoke and crab dip with soft grilled bread or house-made cheese curds served with ranch and sriracha ranch or try Bang Bang shrimp or chicken strips coated in a sesame breading.
The menu gets interesting when diners can choose their toppings for those salads, burgers or pizzas. Should a patron be in the mood to go with a composed dish, Tavern Grill has those items as well. For pizzas, try the Tavern brie with a brie spread topped with shaved prosciutto ham, fire-roasted artichoke, roasted tomato, balsamic red onion jam, and basil chiffonade, or a barbecue chicken with a bourbon red barbecue sauce, smoked Gouda and pulled chicken breast.
Burgers include the Widowmaker with toppings such as melted cheddar, onion strings, jalapeños, sautéed mushrooms and caramelized onions, while a breakfast burger comes with smoked bacon, a fried egg and cheddar.
The menu doesn’t stop there. A French dip, Southern fried chicken, a Reuben, and fish tacos are options, as are pastas such as chicken fettucine alfredo or spaghetti. A short list of entrees includes spicy ginger seared tuna, a grilled scallops skewer, New Orleans shrimp Tchoupitoulas, and a lemon beurre blanc chicken.
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What does Tavern Grill serve for brunch?
Sundays bring an all-you-can-eat buffet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a pancake bar, omelet station, carved roast beef, pastries and croissants, sausage links, bacon, hash browns and more. Adults pay $21, and children pay $12. Diners can also build their own bloody Mary, choosing cheeses, vegetables, spice level and vodka.
What’s on the cocktail menu?
The bar in the center of the restaurant has a list of Moscow mules and martinis, as well as cocktails and non-alcoholic mocktails. Look for a rosemary pear or blackberry lemon Moscow mule as well as a mango martini or espresso martini.
What’s on the happy hour menu?
Stop by Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. and from 9 p.m. to close for $2 off select cocktails and glasses of wine, and $4 16-ounce domestic tap beers. Food specials include $5.99 cheesy jalapeño nachos, waffle fries or tavern bleu chips; $6.99 sesame sticks and cheesy jalapeño beef or chicken nachos, and a $7.99 seeded pretzel, cheese curds, onion rings and more. Also take $2 off pizzas.
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What other specials does Tavern Grill offer?
Head over to Tavern Grill every Monday from 4 p.m. to close for $15 fish and chips. The meal includes wild-caught filet of cod dipped in batter and lightly fried. It comes with waffle fries, coleslaw, and tartar sauce.
What’s the history of Tavern Grill?
The first Tavern Grill opened in Edina, Minnesota, in 2009, followed by a location in Blaine, Minnesota. The company has nine locations with a 10th opening in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Where to find Tavern Grill
Location: Jordan Creek Town Center, 101 Jordan Creek Pkwy., West Des Moines
Contact: thetaverngrill.com/location/des-moines/ or 515-444-3310
Hours: Open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Brunch served on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Susan Stapleton is the entertainment editor and dining reporter at The Des Moines Register. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, or drop her a line at sstapleton@gannett.com.
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