Date Night at Table 128
Some dinners are just dinner.
Others become part of the memory.
At Table 128, we believe the best date nights happen around a great table — over a bottle of wine, thoughtfully prepared food, and conversation that lingers long after the plates are cleared.
Located in downtown Des Moines at Gray’s Landing, Table 128 offers an intimate dining experience built around seasonal cuisine, warm hospitality, craft cocktails, and one of the city’s most unique chef-driven menus.
Whether you’re celebrating an anniversary, planning a first date, reconnecting after a long week, or simply looking for one of the best date night restaurants in Des Moines, we’d love to welcome you in.
A Downtown Des Moines Restaurant Designed for Slowing Down
Table 128 was created to feel comfortable, inviting, and quietly special.
Our dining room offers a relaxed atmosphere that feels elevated without being formal — the kind of place where you can order a cocktail and appetizer before dinner, split dessert, and lose track of time in the best way possible.
During warmer months, our patio becomes one of downtown Des Moines’ favorite hidden spots for outdoor dining, wine, and evening cocktails.
Chef-Driven Seasonal Dining
Chef Lynn Pritchard’s menus change with the seasons and focus on thoughtfully sourced ingredients, house-made preparations, and bold but approachable flavors.
From fresh seafood and handmade pastas to rotating seasonal features and Saturday Chef’s Tasting Menus, every visit to Table 128 offers something a little different.
Our menu is designed for sharing, lingering, and enjoying together.
Cocktails, Wine & Saturday Tasting Menus
Looking for a more memorable evening out?
Table 128 features:
a curated wine list,
handcrafted seasonal cocktails,
Wine-Down Wednesday with half-priced bottles of wine,
and our longstanding Saturday Chef’s Tasting Menu experience.
The tasting menu has become one of Des Moines’ most unique dining traditions — a multi-course seasonal experience designed by Chef Lynn each week.
Reservations Encouraged
Reservations are encouraged, especially Friday and Saturday evenings, though walk-ins are always welcome when space allows.
Whether you’re planning a quiet Tuesday dinner or celebrating something special on the weekend, we’d love to host your next night out.
