Chef’s Tasting Menu at Table 128
A One-Night-Only Dining Experience in Des Moines — Saturday, April 4, 2026
Looking for a standout dinner in Des Moines this weekend?
Each Saturday, Table 128 offers a Chef’s Tasting Menu — a three-course, one-night-only experience created by Chef Lynn and our culinary team. The menu changes weekly, is never repeated, and is served alongside our regular dinner menu.
This Saturday’s menu shifts into early spring — brighter flavors, open-fire cooking, and bold contrast.
We begin with grilled halloumi, marinated with lemon and thyme and paired with flavor-packed tomatoes, grilled red onion, and a peppery watercress and arugula salad. Fresh, vibrant, and layered.
The second course features a grilled Iowa Craft Meats duroc pork tomahawk, served with cauliflower purée, snap peas and carrots, chili crisp, black garlic jus, and chive oil. Rich, smoky, and deeply satisfying.
Dessert finishes with a playful pistachio ice cream sandwich, layered with honey biscuits, brandied cherries, fresh berries, and raspberry gel.
Optional wine pairings are available with each course.
The Menu
First Course
Grilled Halloumi — lemon & thyme marinated halloumi cheese, flavor-bomb tomato, grilled red onion, watercress & arugula salad
Optional Pairing: Villa Maria | Sauvignon Blanc | Marlborough, NZ | 2024
Second Course
Pork Tomahawk — grilled “Iowa Craft Meats” duroc tomahawk, cauliflower purée, snap peas & carrots, chili crisp, black garlic jus, chive oil
Optional Pairing: Robert Biale | “Party Line” | Zinfandel | Napa Valley, CA | 2022
Third Course
Ice Cream Sandwich — pistachio ice cream, honey biscuits, brandied cherries, fresh berries, raspberry gel
Optional Pairing: Cune | Cava Brut | Xarel-lo, Macabeo, Parellada | Vila-Rodona, ES | NV
Food $58 | Beverage pairing $33
Event Details
Saturday, April 4, 2026
From 5 PM until sold out
$58 food | $91 with wine pairings
Reservations recommended: https://www.exploretock.com/table128/experience/110281/dining-room-reservation?date=2026-04-04&size=2&time=20%3A00
What Is the Chef’s Tasting Menu?
A three-course dinner offered Saturday nights only, changing weekly and never repeated. Guests may enjoy the tasting or order from the full menu.
Frequently Asked Questions
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A three-course dinner offered Saturday nights only in Des Moines, featuring a menu that changes weekly.
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Reservations are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome based on availability.
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Yes — the Chef’s Tasting Menu is offered alongside our full dinner menu.
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$58 per person, with optional $33 wine pairings.