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Aura Restaurant and Lounge is a locally owned and operated hidden gem nuzzled into the West side of Des Moines. New owners Jason Krull and Cephus Wright II, along with a passionate staff, are committed to ensuring your night out be a memorable one. Our mission is to provide our guests with an elevated experience. Our dining menu is both expansive and expertly crafted, with our chefs bringing together a vast portfolio of past experience and a willingness to be bold in order to present dishes both delectable and delicious. Our menu offerings range from fresh twists on New American Fine Dining to worldly dishes inspired from Asia, Europe, and South America. As every expertly cooked steak deserves the perfect glass of wine to pa…
Hours
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 12851 University Ave #400, Clive, IA 50325
Phone: (515) 225-6005
Website: http://auradsm.com/
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: opentable.com
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Reviews
Jason Bolen
We had a group of 6 for new years dinner before heading out for an evening on the town. The food and drinks wwre outstanding. Our server was very attentive. We also enjoyed the upbeat music. Definitely a great place to take your friends and enjoy an evening out.
… moreMinh Hoàng Phạm
Love the vibe here! Menu is pretty short, not alot of option. But foods was execellent. Got the dumplings 8/10 salad 7/10 , soup du jour 10/10, Salmon entree 9/10 bluleé cheesecake 7/10 Will definitely comeback with some more people ❤️
… moreTyler Gorman
Why have I not heard of this sooner? My wife and I went here for a casual dinner date started off with brussels sprouts, stuff’d mushrooms, and the crabcakes. forgot to mention the bottle of wine. We finished off with the walleye risotto and we’re so full. We can’t wait to come back. thank you so much – Excellent service.
… moreMallycake
We went to Aura for the first time tonight for a spontaneous date night and were absolutely blown away! Fantastic service from our very kind waitress. Everything she recommended from the miniature beef wellingtons to the New York strip was delicious and full of flavor. The chefs here really know what they’re doing. Can’t recommend the seasonal panna cotta enough!
… moreJohn Rippentrop
Great spot for date night! Locally owned, great food, Great service! Best Paper Plane in Iowa!
Owners are super friendly and willing to go the extra mile for everyone. Try the wine dinners with Cephus.
*Highly recommended*
… moreOwners are super friendly and willing to go the extra mile for everyone. Try the wine dinners with Cephus.
*Highly recommended*
Anastasia Peterson
We had a nice dinner and I was conflicted between 4 and 5 stars for the food. The potstickers were 10/10! They were perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the side with excellent flavor and the right amount of ginger. The espresso martini was 10/10. The pasta special was very good, but wasn’t overly unique. We loved the atmosphere inside. The patio felt a little plain and not as cozy. I’d recommend some twinkle lights and big planters with flowers or something to cozy it up.
… moreCourtney Peiffer
My daughter and I were looking for a different spot for lunch and found this place. AMAZING! Would love to have a place like this where I’m from. Highly recommend Owner came out to say hi and our waitress was one of the best I’ve had in a long time! Food was as good as it looks
… moreChristina McCleary
My husband and I went in for restaurant week on a Saturday around 8:30 p.m. They had a couple bigger parties and a few tables, but otherwise weren’t too busy. We were seated right away. Our server, Cephus, was great. They were able to recommend a nice drink for me and seemed to always be there at the right time. Our food came out timely, not waiting too long between courses but also not feeling rushed or overwhelmed. The food was really delicious. I was happy with everything that was brought out. My husband also enjoyed his meal. I felt like the value was worth the price for a three course meal, and would definitely be interested in going back and trying their regular menu. Don’t let the strip mall exterior being next to a Jersey Mike’s fool you, the inside was beautiful. Nicely decorated with a cozy, but upscale feeling. Overall a good night out for us.
… moreCarrie Brugger
We had lunch at Aura and it was a great time! The owner came over and introduced himself and all of the staff were curious and friendly. The food was very good. We ordered the mini beef Wellington, truffle fries and their famous fried cauliflower. All were fabulous. We will be going back again for sure! Try this place for sure!
… moreBarbie Briggs
Nice upscale place with terrific food and service! Our Senior National team went, we tried as many offerings as possible and were very pleased with all. The tomahawk pork chop is not to be missed.
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