Denise Sorrentino
What an amazing experience! A beautiful restaurant on Ingersoll in Des Moines. We went for the Valentine weekend experience and it was fabulous. A six course meal plus dessert. 5 star service by our waitress Melina. The food was all 5 star plus! They actually had a vegetarian and a vegan “no problem” menu which is almost unheard of. A true gem. Highly recommend!!!
… moreJamile Shirley
Fantastic and memorable! We enjoyed every exquisite morsel. The experience was akin to eating at an art museum. The service was professional, kind, knowledgeable, and incredibly efficient. We found the menu to have plentiful vegetarian options—which is often scarce in the Midwest. I think we ordered all of them! My husband and I were celebrating his retirement after 33+ years of service in the Army National Guard. It was a big day for us, the Harbinger team made it incredibly special, warm, and memorable. Thank you so much!
… moreSunya Reddy
Incredible food, marvelous service. Each bite of food felt like a separate experience, and I savored all of it. They were also more than accommodating of my dietary preferences and were very thoughtful. We went for happy hour, and the $8 dishes were honestly my favorites of the entire menu (the bao buns and shokupan). The chef’s tasting was decadent. 10/10 recommend.
… moreIan McFall
Fantastic dining experience. These guys and gals obviously love what they do. Chefs tastings were phenomenal, atmosphere and service were on point. Wine tasting was weak, but a great starter cocktail and everything else was perfect! Can’t wait to go back!
… moreAdrianna Alewine
We loved this place! We visited after leaving the airport before checking into our hotel & they stowed our bags for us while we ate. Staff was super friendly. We really enjoyed the small plates because you can try a wide variety of different dishes. We loved the happy hour drinks!! Great place for a date night.
… moreP Dobias
We made a reservation for dinner while passing through Des Moines on a road trip. We were promptly greeted and seated at our table. My wife was given a menu with vegetarian options highlighted, a nice touch! Jannea provided superb service and explanation of the menu. We each ordered cocktails off the menu which were excellent!
I had the tasting menu, see photo of courses, which was an experience I will never forget. Beautifully plated, well timed and delicious! The Vietnamese Tiramisu left me speechless!
We made a point to go back to Harbinger during on the return of our road trip and took advantage of their happy hour menu. We were promptly seated during this visit as well.
Kudos to the Chefs, Bartender, and Service Staff, especially Jannea for giving us a night to remember!
… moreSarah Jarchow
Harbinger was an amazing experience. The staff was friendly and attentive. I never felt silly for asking any questions. The food was fantastic. We got the chef’s tasting with wine pairing and it was absolutely worth the price. Reservations recommended, and expect to spend time here enjoying your party’s company.
… moreByron Jones
The food here is sourced locally, and akways fresh. Unique and brilliant in their culinary offerings. A local favorite spot. These guys know what theyre doing, and you will be so well taken care of.
… moreMónica Zunino
Harbinger is, without question, the finest dining experience in Des Moines, and truly one of the most memorable restaurants I’ve experienced anywhere.
The food is where the magic truly happens. Each dish is a work of art, layered, balanced, and deeply intentional. The flavors are bold yet refined, creative yet harmonious. Every course feels like a conversation between nature and technique.
Chef Joe Tripp and his team demonstrate extraordinary talent and vision. You can taste the care, the precision, and the passion in every bite. It’s not just dinner, it’s an experience that lingers long after the last course.
Harbinger sets the standard for culinary excellence in this city. In my opinion, it is absolutely deserving of Michelin recognition. A true gem.
… morePeter Blankenship
Harbinger absolutely nailed it for date night.
My wife and I have been twice now, and both visits have been outstanding—so much so that it’s become our favorite date-night restaurant in Des Moines. The whole experience feels intentional: creative food that’s genuinely memorable, drinks that are just as thoughtfully done, and service that’s attentive without ever feeling fussy.
Honestly, we love it so much we always forget to take any pictures of the food or drinks—because once it hits the table, we’re just in it.
Both times we left saying the same thing: “Yep… we’re coming back.” Harbinger has that rare combination of elevated and relaxed, special and comfortable—exactly what you want when you’re out with your favorite person.
We’re already looking forward to many more visits. Highly recommend.
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