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We are a eclectic 80’s and 90’s themed pub featuring throwback cocktails as well as craft beer, wine and a full bar. The Dam Pub has a bar area as well as a separate dining area that is family friendly. We also have a game room that has two dining tables with full service available. We have a patio as well as a rooftop patio available in warmer months. We serve everything from pizza to a pork ribeye entree. We look forward to throwing it back with you at The Dam Pub!
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Address: 2710 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
Phone: (515) 279-4449
Website: http://dampubdsm.com/
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The Dam Pub – Des Moines, IA
We are an eclectic little 80’s and 90’s themed pub serving great food and cocktails. We have a more lively bar side and a separate dining area for families.
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Breakfast $8.00 Two eggs any dam way you please, potatoes, toast, your choice of two sausage patties or three strips of bacon
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the sky
Pretty decent. Decor and atmosphere are cool. My food was alright with one exception. I ordered an asiago grilled chicken sandwich, and was surprised when it arrived BURIED in cheese spread. Like, almost as much cheese as there was chicken… way too much. It was also lukewarm especially on the top. I ended up scraping more than half of it to the side cause it was inedible otherwise. It was still too cheesy after so wasn’t very satisfying. The zesty waffle fries, however, were awesome and better than the sandwich honestly. I’d give this place another chance and get a different entree – the prices are pretty reasonable. My meal was only $18 with tip.
… moreJen Daiker
We stumbled into The Dam Pub and left absolutely obsessed. From the moment we sat down, the 80s–90s vibe hit in the best way—music, back to the future playing on the TVs, neon accents, and just the right amount of nostalgia without feeling overdone. It was like stepping into a time capsule of good times and great taste.
We kicked things off with fried pickles, fried mushrooms, and chips & queso—each one perfectly crispy, cheesy, and delicious. The pickles had the perfect crunch, and the mushrooms were rich and addictive.
For mains, we ordered the Thai Chicken Pizza (a total flavor bomb), the Mushroom Melt (comfort food heaven), and a classic burger (juicy and done right). Everything came out hot and fresh, and it’s clear the kitchen knows what they’re doing.
But the real star? The drinks. Their mezcal margarita was a standout—smoky, tangy, and perfectly balanced. Any place that has mezcal on the regular menu instantly gets bonus points.
Overall, it’s one of those rare spots where the food, drinks, and atmosphere all align. Whether you’re going for the eats or the aesthetic, The Dam Pub delivers.
… moreWe kicked things off with fried pickles, fried mushrooms, and chips & queso—each one perfectly crispy, cheesy, and delicious. The pickles had the perfect crunch, and the mushrooms were rich and addictive.
For mains, we ordered the Thai Chicken Pizza (a total flavor bomb), the Mushroom Melt (comfort food heaven), and a classic burger (juicy and done right). Everything came out hot and fresh, and it’s clear the kitchen knows what they’re doing.
But the real star? The drinks. Their mezcal margarita was a standout—smoky, tangy, and perfectly balanced. Any place that has mezcal on the regular menu instantly gets bonus points.
Overall, it’s one of those rare spots where the food, drinks, and atmosphere all align. Whether you’re going for the eats or the aesthetic, The Dam Pub delivers.
Justin Hines
Last night we came to The Dam Pub hoping for a meal but unfortunately do to a extremely rude staff member we never got to have one. Upon entering we saw it was very busy. I asked a bar tender what he wanted us to do? He told us to find ourselves an empty seat. There was a booth that became available at the end of the establishment. It was dirty, so we patiently stood by while we wait for it to be cleaned. A gentleman making the rounds noticed and quickly cleared it for us. When we went to sit down, suddenly we were yelled at from across the restaurant “hey dont sit there” very rudely. The server walked over and told us another group of guests had been waiting a while and that it wasn’t our turn. She seated them and walked away. We now walked back to the front across the restaurant being looked at like we we’re idiots. I decided to ask that very same server if we should be looking for a new seat or is it wait to be seated? I was told “we’ll its busy so you wait” very rudely a second time.. Now I’m angry. Ive been disrespected twice, just trying to eat there and follow the rules. I told her we only were looking for a seat because we were told to by a bartender. Her follow up was “we’ll he didn’t know” at this point I went back to my group to discuss a new option for dinner. You are telling me the staff didn’t know the protocol but I’m expected to know and disregard the bartenders direction? No apologies, no sorry for the mixup? She was busy and didn’t have the time of day to be respectful. But I get it, guess you don’t need my business, when you have a full restaurant… I’ve been there before several times and loved it. After this experience I will NEVER be back. This story doesn’t end. We did walk across the street to the beaverdale tap. They we’re just as busy. Not a seat available in the house. I asked the server that was walking by the very same question. Should we wait to be seated or look for ourselves? She said we wait. Another server came up and said it will be about 20 minutes but we would be happy to get you a drink at the bar while you wait. I added this just to be clear, that is exactly how you treat a customer on a busy night. They even went the extra mile of offering a drink while we waited. Dam Pub please do better for the future patrons you still have.
… moreSarah Hubbard (Sparkly)
My family & I recently ate at The Dam in Beaverdale. We ate at The Angry Goldfish the week before & was excited for another great experience.
We again went around 2PM on Saturday afternoon. It was maybe 1/3 full. We were happily greeted as soon as we entered. Our server then shortly appeared as we sat down. She was very friendly and did a great job. We started with the fried pickles as an appetizer. They were brought out while very hot. They were good & we enjoyed. I found them to be excessively greasy. They really needed to be patted down with paper towels to try to get some of the oil off. The bowl & plates had puddles of oil left on them.
For our entries, we ordered chicken & noodles, rarebit, monte cristo, and Thai chicken pizza. Both of us ordered the spicy cream corn as a side. It was not good. It was corn in water with little taste. I was disappointed & do not recommend it. I had the monte cristo. It was just alright. I would say average. There was excessive white cheese that was bland that I did not care for. I like Bennigan’s much better. It came with a side of hot strawberry jelly. It didn’t have much of a strawberry taste. It was mostly just pepper jelly. My son enjoyed the chicken & noodles. The pizza was good & probably the best entree ordered. My son liked the rarebit but thought it could have been better. The cheese was disappointing.
The noise level was better here than it has been at Angry Goldfish. Parking is difficult. Very limited space.
I don’t think we will probably be back. We were disappointed. The Angry Goldfish raised our bar, maybe too high. We expected a similar experience from the same owner. The atmosphere is great. The food is not so great.
… moreWe again went around 2PM on Saturday afternoon. It was maybe 1/3 full. We were happily greeted as soon as we entered. Our server then shortly appeared as we sat down. She was very friendly and did a great job. We started with the fried pickles as an appetizer. They were brought out while very hot. They were good & we enjoyed. I found them to be excessively greasy. They really needed to be patted down with paper towels to try to get some of the oil off. The bowl & plates had puddles of oil left on them.
For our entries, we ordered chicken & noodles, rarebit, monte cristo, and Thai chicken pizza. Both of us ordered the spicy cream corn as a side. It was not good. It was corn in water with little taste. I was disappointed & do not recommend it. I had the monte cristo. It was just alright. I would say average. There was excessive white cheese that was bland that I did not care for. I like Bennigan’s much better. It came with a side of hot strawberry jelly. It didn’t have much of a strawberry taste. It was mostly just pepper jelly. My son enjoyed the chicken & noodles. The pizza was good & probably the best entree ordered. My son liked the rarebit but thought it could have been better. The cheese was disappointing.
The noise level was better here than it has been at Angry Goldfish. Parking is difficult. Very limited space.
I don’t think we will probably be back. We were disappointed. The Angry Goldfish raised our bar, maybe too high. We expected a similar experience from the same owner. The atmosphere is great. The food is not so great.
Jennifer Quillin
Oh how I wish we had a neighborhood pub like this near me. Service was beyond good, and the menu is full of excellent comfort food and fun drinks. I want to go back for a flight of fancy shots! Fun, casual vibe surrounded by 80s theme decor. Best fried pickles I’ve ever tasted. Creamed corn had roasted corn surrounded by a delicious creamy goodness. The entire Monte Cristo sandwich was deep fried and delicious. All the portion sizes were gigantic and affordably priced. Did I mention how amazing the service was, too?
Update August 2025 – the Italian pasta salad is legit. And Danny is the best!
… moreUpdate August 2025 – the Italian pasta salad is legit. And Danny is the best!
Melissa Brewton
Thank you to all staff for accommodating our large party and making it a special night! My daughter needed seating for 25 for an intimate rehearsal dinner. Every restaurant we called said we either needed to rent a private room or had a minimum spending of $1,500. She grew up with fond memories of frequenting The Dam Pub. She called, they said come on in, we got you. The patio vibes were perfect, the food, drinks, music, and service were amazing. Everyone had a fun relaxing night before the big event. Shout out to our waitress who didn’t miss a beat! 10/10!
… moreRyan Duckworth
While visiting Iowa we ate here. Fun 80’s retro environment with seating outside which was comfortable. Our newer server did a great job and paid attention to detail. We ordered the Nachos, Chicken Sandwich, Fried Avocado Burger and the Thai Chicken Pizza. All the food was good and it was good portions, however be warned that their style of cooking the Chicken Sandwich is to deep dark fry it. Not my favorite. Flavors were good. Would recommend.
… moreChristina McCleary
We came in for dinner on a Sunday early evening and had a good experience. The food was really tasty and our server was great. I felt like the food portions were generous for the price and the 80s/90s vibe was on par. They have a special for food and drinks every day, so I went with half price Sunday sangria. We sat inside, but they have a fairly large space for being in Beaverdale, and a nice outdoor patio area. Glad we live in the neighborhood as we’ll definitely be back!
… moreJeremy Hanzek
Such a cool little place to go! Appears like a “hole in the wall” but it is fantastic. Super cool area and atmosphere. All of the staff we interacted with was nice, friendly and helpful. The food was outstanding along with some tasty drinks and plenty to choose from.
… moreGregg Premer
I love it when we take a chance on a random lunch spot and it absolutely exceeds all expectations!
We were in town for the 4th of July and knew full well that it would be a gamble to find amazing food. Trusting the reviews, we landed at the Dam Pub and now we can’t wait to go back!
We chose the rooftop seating and absolutely loved the vibe. Despite it being 90°, we found the shad sails kept us relaxed with tasty drinks in hand while waiting for the nachos and fried avocado burger.
I wish I could remember our servers name but he was spot on in addition to energetic the staff running meals and supplies up and down the 2 flights of stairs!
We hope to find ourselves there again this summer and will be recommending it to anyone else making the trio from Omaha!
… moreWe were in town for the 4th of July and knew full well that it would be a gamble to find amazing food. Trusting the reviews, we landed at the Dam Pub and now we can’t wait to go back!
We chose the rooftop seating and absolutely loved the vibe. Despite it being 90°, we found the shad sails kept us relaxed with tasty drinks in hand while waiting for the nachos and fried avocado burger.
I wish I could remember our servers name but he was spot on in addition to energetic the staff running meals and supplies up and down the 2 flights of stairs!
We hope to find ourselves there again this summer and will be recommending it to anyone else making the trio from Omaha!