Chef’s Tasting Menu at Table 128
A Three-Course Seasonal Dinner with Optional Wine Pairings — Saturday, March 28, 2026
Each Saturday evening, Table 128 offers a Chef’s Tasting Menu, a three-course dining experience created by Chef Lynn Pritchard and the culinary team. The menu changes weekly and is designed around seasonal ingredients and the dishes inspiring the kitchen that week.
The tasting menu is served alongside our regular dinner menu, so guests may enjoy the three-course experience or order à la carte.
This week’s tasting leans into early spring — clean, vibrant flavors, balanced with richness and depth, highlighting both land and sea.
The evening begins with a classic carpaccio, featuring Snake River Farms beef tenderloin, layered with horseradish, lemon aioli, caper berries, shaved parmigiano, and extra virgin olive oil. Finished with crostini and garlic confit, it’s bright, savory, and elegantly composed.
The second course features pan-roasted driftless trout, served with a smooth pea purée, spring peas, and asparagus. Feta, horseradish, and Greek yogurt bring balance and texture to a dish that feels both fresh and comforting.
Dessert offers a rich Basque-style cheesecake, made with ricotta and cream, paired with raspberry, raspberry gel, vanilla Chantilly, and a delicate basil and mint tuile.
Optional wine pairings are available with each course.
The Menu
First Course
Carpaccio — Snake River Farms beef tenderloin, horseradish, lemon aioli, caper berries, shaved parmigiano, EVOO, crostini, garlic confit
Optional Pairing: Becker Family Winery | Pinot Noir | Pfalz, DE | 2019
Second Course
Trout — pan-roasted driftless trout, pea purée, peas & asparagus, feta, horseradish, Greek yogurt
Optional Pairing: Raul Perez | “Ultreia” | Godello | Bierzo, Castilla y León, ES | 2021
Third Course
Basque Cheesecake — ricotta, cream, raspberry, raspberry gel, vanilla Chantilly, basil & mint tuile
Optional Pairing: Churchill’s 10 Year | Tawny Port | Oporto, Portugal
Food $58 | Beverage pairing $33
Event Details
Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
Time: Available from 5 PM until sold out
Price: $58 food | $91 with pairings
Reservations: Recommended but not required.
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From the Table 128 Team
Our Chef’s Tasting Menu is written fresh each week by Chef Lynn and the culinary team — a seasonal snapshot of what we’re most excited to cook right now.
This week’s menu is refined, balanced, and rooted in the transition into spring — designed to be enjoyed slowly, course by course.
We’d be honored to cook for you this Saturday.
What is the Chef’s Tasting Menu?
Our Chef’s Tasting Menu is completely optional and offered in addition to our regular à la carte dinner menu. Guests may choose the three-course tasting (with or without wine pairings) or order from the standard Table 128 menu — it’s entirely up to you.
Table 128 offers one of the most unique chef’s tasting menus in Des Moines, featuring a new three-course dining experience each Saturday. Guests looking for fine dining in Des Moines, seasonal menus, or a curated tasting menu experience will find a thoughtful, ingredient-driven approach led by Chef Lynn Pritchard. Located near downtown Des Moines, Table 128 is a destination for date nights, special occasions, and those seeking a refined yet approachable restaurant experience.