Chef’s Tasting Menu at Table 128
A One-Night-Only Dining Experience in Des Moines — Saturday, May 30, 2026
Each Saturday evening, Table 128 offers a Chef’s Tasting Menu — a three-course, one-night-only dinner created by Chef Lynn and the culinary team.
The menu changes weekly, is never repeated, and is served alongside our regular dinner menu.
This week’s menu leans into richer early summer flavors while still holding onto the brightness of the season — layered textures, vibrant produce, and dishes designed to feel balanced from beginning to end.
We begin with a steak salad featuring mixed peppers, onion, olives, feta, spiced oil, toasted quinoa, and baby gem lettuce. Fresh, savory, and built around contrast and texture.
The second course features pan-roasted duck breast with orange gelée, charred baby bok choy, radish purée, and dehydrated raspberries — rich and deeply layered while still feeling bright and expressive.
Dessert finishes with chocolate pots de crème, made with single-origin dark chocolate, cream, sugar, and fresh berries — simple, elegant, and deeply comforting.
Optional wine pairings are available with each course.
The Menu
First Course
Steak Salad — mixed peppers, onion, olives, feta, spiced oil, toasted quinoa, baby gem lettuce
Optional Pairing: Becker Family Winery | Pinot Noir | Pfalz, DE | 2019
Second Course
Duck Breast — pan-roasted duck, orange gelée, charred baby bok choy, radish purée, dehydrated raspberries
Optional Pairing: Domaine Clavel | “Les Garrigues” | Syrah, Grenache Noir, Carignan, Mourvèdre | Languedoc, FR | 2023
Third Course
Chocolate Pots de Crème — single-origin dark chocolate, cream, sugar, berries
Optional Pairing: Churchill’s | 10 Year Tawny Port | Portugal
Food $58 | Beverage pairing $33
About the Chef’s Tasting Menu
The Chef’s Tasting Menu has long been part of the rhythm of Saturday evenings at Table 128.
Each week, Chef Lynn and the culinary team create a completely new three-course menu inspired by the season, the ingredients currently coming through the kitchen, and the style of cooking that feels most exciting to share at that moment. Once the evening ends, the menu is retired and never repeated.
What began years ago as a way to create a more focused and intentional dining experience has become one of our favorite traditions at the restaurant.
The tasting menu is designed to feel thoughtful, seasonal, and approachable — offering guests the opportunity to experience dishes and combinations that often exist for just a single evening.
Menus frequently highlight seasonal produce, fresh seafood, house-made components, and carefully selected wine pairings chosen to complement the progression of the meal.
Unlike many tasting experiences, the Chef’s Tasting Menu at Table 128 is served alongside our regular dinner menu, allowing guests the flexibility to enjoy either the tasting experience or order à la carte.
Over the years, these Saturday evenings have become a favorite for date nights, anniversaries, celebrations, and guests simply looking for a unique dining experience in Des Moines.
Whether it’s your first tasting menu with us or part of your regular Saturday tradition, we’re always honored to welcome you to the table.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Chef’s Tasting Menu at Table 128?
The Chef’s Tasting Menu is a three-course dinner offered Saturday evenings only at Table 128 in Des Moines. The menu changes every week, is never repeated, and is created by Chef Lynn and the culinary team.
Is the tasting menu available with the regular dinner menu?
Yes. Guests may enjoy the Chef’s Tasting Menu or order from our regular dinner menu.
Do I need a reservation?
Reservations are recommended for Saturday evenings, especially for the Chef’s Tasting Menu.
How much is the Chef’s Tasting Menu?
The tasting menu is $58 per person, with optional wine pairings available for $33.
Is Table 128 a good date night restaurant in Des Moines?
Yes — Table 128 is a popular destination for date night in Des Moines thanks to its seasonal menus, intimate atmosphere, and weekly Chef’s Tasting Menu experience.
Does the menu change every week?
Yes. Every Chef’s Tasting Menu is created for one Saturday evening only and changes weekly based on seasonal ingredients and inspiration from the kitchen.