Eatery A

Eatery A is a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant in Des Moines that also serves specialty wood-fired pizza. The menu draws on flavors from Spain, Morocco, Egypt and Italy, with dishes like bacon-wrapped dates with red pepper coulis, octopus with kale pesto and crispy leeks, and house marinated olives. The kitchen focuses on simple dishes built around local, quality ingredients.

The bar pours craft beer and cocktails made with local spirits and eastern flavors such as pomegranate, basil, mint and ginger. Happy hour runs from 2 to 6 PM daily, and the restaurant keeps late hours on weekends. The restaurant is at 2932 Ingersoll Avenue in Des Moines.