Looking for the best private dining venues in Des Moines, IA? We rank 3 of Des Moines's 23 venues for a private dining, judged on space, guest reviews, and event fit. Curate leads the list, alongside Centro and The Republic on Grand.
Our top pick of 3 An acclaimed East Village tapas restaurant offering intimate private dining experiences for special celebrations.
Seats 60 · up to 100 standing
Request a Quote
Downtown Des Moines Italian restaurant with private dining for groups from 6 to 120 in banquet or reception setups.
Seats 120
Request a Quote
Sixth-floor restaurant and patios atop the AC Hotel in Des Moines' East Village, with skyline-view event spaces.
Seats 60 · up to 100 standing
Request a QuotePick the places you like and tell us the date. They reply to you directly — free, no obligation.
The spaces span a wide range of sizes — from intimate rooms for around 100 guests to venues that hold up to 120. That makes it easy to match the room to your headcount, whether you're planning a small get-together or a big private dining.
Pricing runs from mid-range to premium. Your final cost depends on the date, guest count, and catering, so send the same short brief to two or three venues and compare the quotes side by side.
Private dining in Des Moines is the right call when you want a restaurant kitchen and a door that closes. Ask how many the room holds seated, whether the menu is prix fixe or custom, and if the room can be bought out. The list above is short on purpose: these are the listings tagged for a seated private meal, not a full-venue party. Request a quote with headcount and a date window.
Our editors rank Curate, Centro, and The Republic on Grand among the best for a private dining in Des Moines.
Popular dates book up weeks to months in advance, so reach out as early as your date is set. Send the same short brief to two or three venues and compare the replies.
These venues range from mid-range to premium in price. Cost depends on date, headcount, and catering, so request a quote for an exact figure.
They range up to 120 guests, with smaller rooms for more intimate gatherings.