The Empire

The Empire Welcome to The Empire, where an old-school restaurant meets Midwestern warmth. Located in the heart of Downtown Des Moines. Coming Fall of 2025

Weather has improved since last week. Please come down and see us at the market!
09/05/2026

Weather has improved since last week. Please come down and see us at the market!

09/02/2026

Leave your broomsticks by the bar. Grab a cocktail and dinner at the Empire tonight before heading to the opening night of Wicked.
We'll be open until 8pm this evening!
WICKED The Musical Des Moines Performing Arts - DMPA

"For Good" energy, come see us at The Empire! And remember, we have extended our hours for the opening nights of the sho...
09/01/2026

"For Good" energy, come see us at The Empire!
And remember, we have extended our hours for the opening nights of the show. Wednesday and Thursday (Sep. 2nd and 3rd), meet us for cocktails and dinner before you head to to the Civic Center. We'll be open from (7am - 8pm).
WICKED The Musical Des Moines Performing Arts - DMPA

"You're Green!"Exciting news, during the opening week of Wicked, The Empire is extending it's hours on Wednesday and Thu...
08/28/2026

"You're Green!"
Exciting news, during the opening week of Wicked, The Empire is extending it's hours on Wednesday and Thursday (Sep. 2nd and 3rd) until 8pm! Join us for dinner and cocktails before heading to the Civic Center for the show.

The Empire - 223 4th St, Des Moines, IA

We're back out there tomorrow!Stop by the booth for our $4 House drip, Banana Bread Oat Milk Cold Brew, Energy Infusions...
08/21/2026

We're back out there tomorrow!
Stop by the booth for our $4 House drip, Banana Bread Oat Milk Cold Brew, Energy Infusions, and Pistachio Oat Milk Cold Brew.

Make breakfast your favorite meal. Good Morning, Des Moines! Monday - Saturday: 7 am - 10:30 am | Sunday: 8 am - 10:30...
08/20/2026

Make breakfast your favorite meal. Good Morning, Des Moines!
Monday - Saturday: 7 am - 10:30 am | Sunday: 8 am - 10:30 am

223 4th Street, Des Moines, IA

08/19/2026

Stop by The Empire and grab your favorite coffee and energy infusion.
223 4th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

Are you looking for a tenderloin that you can't get anywhere else (even the Iowa State Fair)? Come try The Baron - Bread...
08/17/2026

Are you looking for a tenderloin that you can't get anywhere else (even the Iowa State Fair)?
Come try The Baron - Breaded pork tenderloin topped with sweet chili aioli, pimento cheese, hot honey drizzle, fried chicken skin, and mustard slaw. Served on a parmesan-encrusted potato bun.

Right here at The Empire - 223 4th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309.

Let's start the day together.Sunday: 8 am - 2 pm​.
08/16/2026

Let's start the day together.
Sunday: 8 am - 2 pm​.

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223 4th Street
Des Moines, IA
50309

Telephone

+15153691904

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