West Des Moines, Iowa Restaurant Closures and Closed Restaurants

Welcome to West Des Moines, Iowa, a vibrant city with a population of 62,168, nestled in the heart of the Des Moines metropolitan area. Known for its beautiful parks and thriving business community, West Des Moines has seen a variety of dining establishments come and go over the years. This page highlights closed down restaurants that have permanently closed, as well as some that may have only temporarily shut down, offering a glimpse into the city’s evolving culinary landscape.

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Nicks West Glen – West Des Moines – 5465 Mills Civic Pkwy Suite 101
5465 Mills Civic Pkwy Suite 101
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Status: Closed permanently
Union 29 – West Des Moines – 101 Jordan Creek Pkwy Suite 12520
101 Jordan Creek Pkwy Suite 12520
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Status: Closed permanently
BW’s Burgers – West Des Moines – 3701 Ep True Pkwy
3701 Ep True Pkwy
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Status: Closed permanently
The Longest Yard – West Des Moines – 122 5Th St
122 5Th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Status: Closed permanently
Vino209 Wine Bar & Bistro – West Des Moines – 209 5Th Street Historic
209 5Th Street Historic
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Status: Closed permanently
Chicken Coop Sports Bar & Grille – West Des Moines – 1960 Grand Ave #23
1960 Grand Ave #23
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Status: Closed permanently
The Grumpy Goat Tavern – 50th Street – West Des Moines – 1350 50Th St
1350 50Th St
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Status: Closed permanently
Blu Toro Cantina & Grill – West Des Moines – 5585 Mills Civic Pkwy Ste 110
5585 Mills Civic Pkwy Ste 110
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Status: Closed permanently
Rusty Taco – West Des Moines – 9500 University Ave Unit 2108
9500 University Ave Unit 2108
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Status: Closed permanently
Noodles and Company – West Des Moines – 6630 Mills Civic Pkwy
6630 Mills Civic Pkwy
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Status: Closed permanently
Noodles and Company – West Des Moines – 1551 Valley W Dr
1551 Valley W Dr
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Status: Closed permanently
Maid-Rite – West Des Moines – 1551 Valley W Dr
1551 Valley W Dr
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Status: Closed permanently
Paradise Biryani Pointe – West Des Moines – 6630 Mills Civic Pkwy Unit 3102
6630 Mills Civic Pkwy Unit 3102
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Status: Closed permanently
Hummus Mediterranean Grill -Jordan Creek Mall – West Des Moines – 101 S Jordan Creek Pkwy Suite 12510
101 S Jordan Creek Pkwy Suite 12510
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Status: Closed permanently
Legends American Grill – West Des Moines – 5906 Ashworth Rd
5906 Ashworth Rd
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Status: Closed permanently
Abelardo’s – West Des Moines – 300 Des Moines, Grand Avenue
300 Des Moines, Grand Avenue
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Status: Closed permanently
The Tavern Grill Restaurant + Bar – West Des Moines – 101 Jordan Creek Pkwy Suite 12520
101 Jordan Creek Pkwy Suite 12520
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Status: Closed permanently
Boomer’s Bicycle Lounge РWest Des Moines Р265 50Th St
265 50Th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Status: Closed permanently
Chi-Chi’s – West Des Moines
1850 22nd St
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Status: Closed Permanently

Chi-Chi's, located at 1850 22nd St, West Des Moines, IA 50266, closed in the 2000s. The location is now a general store.