Goldfinch - Des Moines

Very good experience. I'm sorry they close.... read more Very good experience. I'm sorry they close....

Our reservation was at 7:00 and two of the beef entree options were not available. We would have liked to at least had the full menu available. We order an appe... read more Our reservation was at 7:00 and two of the beef entree options were not available. We would have liked to at least had the full menu available. We order an appetizer and our salads just to get things started. Both arrived at the same time, that is never a good start to excellent service. Our server was not very attentive but adequate.

My husband and I went for a mid week dinner here and it was very quiet as they were having a slow night. The wine list was ok, could use a better selection of s... read more My husband and I went for a mid week dinner here and it was very quiet as they were having a slow night. The wine list was ok, could use a better selection of sparkling. That would be my only gripe. Our service was outstanding I wish I remembered her name, but she was attentive and quick. Our food was came out very quickly too and was very good. We will go back again for sure.

We enjoyed a casual birthday lunch for my wife. read more We enjoyed a casual birthday lunch for my wife.

If the service does not improve, this restaurant will not succeed regardless of the quality of the food. The restaurant was not very busy during dinner service.... read more If the service does not improve, this restaurant will not succeed regardless of the quality of the food. The restaurant was not very busy during dinner service. The service was slow, the orders were incorrect, and neither server was very welcoming or attentive. The appetizers were delicious but if they were intended for sharing, they were very small.