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Overall Total Score
4.6 out of 5
Outstanding | 988 reviews

What Heather Oswald likes about Captain Roy's:
The bar was fantastic but quite small! We attended an event and it was very crowded with a long line for drinks. The food took 45 minutes to arrive but it was worth the wait. The chicken nachos were the best I have ever had. The event was enjoyable, but it would have been better with more servers to reduce the wait time for food and drinks. The location was lovely, sitting on the dock and looking out at the water was... View all feedback. What Mark Marquez doesn't like about Captain Roy's:
I enjoyed the live band at the restaurant tonight. However, I was not impressed with the nachos. The drinks were refreshing on a warm summer evening. I am unsure if I will return in the future. View all feedback.

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4.0 ★ from 20 reviews
Stephen
10.07.2022 - 18:52

This place is great because of its location and outdoor area along the river. However, while the drinks are priced typically for Des Moines, the food prices are...

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Iiro
10.07.2022 - 18:52

Friendly and efficient bartender, eating is always great, and thanks for live music!

Orland
10.07.2022 - 18:52

Food was good except wanted fried pickles and they were out. Had to clean our table off tho. Loud inside and then there was a screeching cat that began to play...

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Brant
10.07.2022 - 18:52

Great people, great service, great food. Wonderful views on the river worth the trip right off the bike trail. ??‍?

Levi
10.07.2022 - 18:52

Great friendly atmosphere. Clean indoor and outdoor seating for both large and small groups.There's a great patio deck area with a view of the river where you c...

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Restaurantji
4.6 ★ from 210 reviews
Tanya
21.07.2024 - 08:51

Chicken nachos were delicious. Irish band was great. Awesome atmosphere.

Roger
21.07.2024 - 08:51

Our first trip to Captain Roy's to hear THE CROWFOOT RAKES. We'd heard about the tenderloins, and golly are they great. Thin pieces of meat with very light brea...

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Russ
21.07.2024 - 08:51

Great stop on a bike ride. Cold beverages and good munchies.

Chris
21.07.2024 - 08:51

Fun contests. Didn't eat anything, but the drinks were stout.

Steven
21.07.2024 - 08:51

Out to Captain Roy’s for my birthday lunch, with my favorite gal! Great Burito Bowls!!!

Sirved
3.7 ★ from 3 reviews
Heather
19.01.2024 - 08:22

The bar was fantastic but quite small! We attended an event and it was very crowded with a long line for drinks. The food took 45 minutes to arrive but it was w...

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Mark
19.01.2024 - 08:22

I enjoyed the live band at the restaurant tonight. However, I was not impressed with the nachos. The drinks were refreshing on a warm summer evening. I am unsur...

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Kirk
19.01.2024 - 08:22

The outdoor setup at this restaurant is very relaxed and spacious. The canopies provide additional shade during the hot summer months, and there is a pontoon bo...

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