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Mullets opened on June 14th, 2010. It’s a riverside roadhouse with a two-tiered patio, great views of downtown, large outdoor fun area and all your favorite sports heroes…in mullets.
Just across the river from Principal Park, Mullets is sure to be a great place to stop before and after I-Cubs games, in the middle of a long day on the bike trail, and for a fun weekend breakfast spot. Do you have some classic mullet pictures of your own? Don’t be shy, post them on our Mulletin board for everyone to see!
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25
Years of experience
34
Team Members
42500
Breakfasts served
45
Menu Items
120000+
Drinks Served
Google Reviews
Lonnie Hudson
13:41 27 Oct 19
I don't think I would have liked this restaurant had we sat inside. The inside was meh, seemed crowded. The patio wasn't super nice, but it was a great view to the ballpark and the river/bridge. We had the catfish basket as an appetizer and it was really good! They also had a drink special on the cans of beer/drink we wanted. We ordered a smoked meat plate to share also and the pulled pork was good. The brisket was plain and looked a day old. Overall good experience, but I say it may be better for drinks that food based on our experience. Our server was really good though!read more
Sharon Dunkerson
05:01 16 Oct 19
This place is awesome! Eat outside when weather allows. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Food is absolutely wonderful. I'd recommend anything on the menu. If you're a beer drinker, lots to choose from.read more
Mary Cross
16:59 06 Oct 19
Good food and service. Had to wait about 20 min. For a table, but worth the wait. The waiting area is limited inside, but since it was raining outside, chose to wait inside. Parking space limited also. Along a bike trail, so popular with bikers.read more
Brandi Sinklier
21:23 21 Sep 19
This was a fun place to eat! Went for my friends birthday lunch. The honey garlic bread appetizer was really good. I was disappointed I couldn't order French toast in the afternoon but other than that everything was great and the service was really friendly! We would definitely go back.read more
Mary Gascho
02:39 19 Sep 19
Always busy because it’s a great place!!!! I usually get the Minnow Bucket but this time my friend and I went and we got the BLT pizza (amazingly delicious) and it came with an awesome deal (free pitcher of beer with purchase of large pizza) yes please!!! Service was great! Hostess and waitress were super friendly and food did not take long to come out!! I had to make myself stop eating because it was so good haha :) I definitely recommend and I will be back!!!!read more
David Meyer
12:47 11 Sep 19
Staff is friendly and menu selection is good. Some seating on the deck provides a nice view of the Des Moines River and the ballpark across the river. Food is good, although I would not call it outstanding. Prices are within the realm of reasonable. Biker riding the river trail find this a popular stopping point.read more
Dave Pfiffner
00:55 03 Sep 19
Went for a short bike rode to breakfast at Mullets. This was my first time, and they have extensive breakfast menu. Indoor and outdoor seating, but indoor upper deck gives great views of the river, capital, principal park and downtown. I look forward to visiting for lunch or dinner zome eve. This place exemplifies an established south side standard.read more
Megan Rock
21:26 02 Sep 19
Amazing food every time. Great service. Mixed drinks are hit or miss so just get a can, they have a pretty decent selection of beer.read more
Susan Ward
18:30 21 Aug 19
Nice place with lots of choices. Friendly fun staff. Yummy food and very cold beer. was clean, little on the small side. They do have a patio, looks over the river. They serve breakfast and have Sunday Brunch.read more
Enrique Hernandez
21:27 18 Aug 19
Nice place to take a beer brake from your bike ride. We went a step further and ate lunch. Pizza was very tasty and my apple cider tasted even better with it. Waitress was friendly and attentive. Umbrellas in the Patio provided a nice shade, and it was quiet enough there to enjoy our chatting. The downside of this place is that it's too crowded at times and waiting time can be too long.read more
Christian McMurray
15:53 14 Aug 19
This is a very unique establishment, and it has a fun, dive-y vibe! The brunch options are great, and their lunch and dinner menu have many appetizing offerings as well. I look forward to coming back to try some of their other food soon!read more
Anne Lentz-Gagen
02:33 03 Aug 19
Excellent food. We had an issue with a gift card but management made it all good. Will return
Robert Atzeni
13:30 31 Jul 19
Trying to put rustic Texas in Iowa .Thank you for that I miss Texas. Anyway had to check it out and atmosphere was inviting service was great drinks were good food had a sent of overcooked grease. A few fly's and the bathroom needs updated and cleaned . Nothing worse to go into a bathroom at a eatery and its filthy kinda ruins the whole experienceread more
Ron Kurtz
12:51 28 Jul 19
Eaten here once. Food good. Staff friendly. Bathroom needs remodel and you would think it would be clean at 9am. I was sitting outside and could smell cigarette smoke from people smoking at west entrance. Should not be able to smoke if there are customers outside.read more
Ted Eliakis
21:06 05 Jul 19
Came here for drinks. Service was good. Staff friendly. Locals friendly. Come out have good time. Plenty of patio seating. Reason for not 5 star. Inside smells like kitchen. Though it smells good. Didn’t eat here but menu look good. Come out let me know what you think. Im from out of town so was happy to come here. Your opinion matters. Thanks.read more
Melanie Hoover
21:05 25 Jun 19
Food was amazing. Good prices for the portions we all received. 10 in our party & we had nachos to burgers to fish & appetizers. Would recommend & most definitely return when in the area.read more
Keith Moore
16:27 25 Jun 19
The Cajun po' boy was delicious and I would recommend it to anyone who is a fan of seafood. Great service, nice staff. It's very reasonably priced too. The sandwich was huge and once again, so delicious. I can't stress that enough. Loved the casual atmosphere as well. Felt right at home on my first visit. Shout out to our amazing waitress with the Bob Marley tattoo. Definitely going back.read more
James Colbert
00:38 23 Jun 19
This place is great. I come here all the time. It has a lot of great food. And the staff is very nice. Its a great place to stop before a ball game (but very loud)read more
Emily Mendez
04:01 07 Jun 19
This place has an amazing view if you sit on the top deck. You can see the Des Moines skyline, the river, and Principal Park perfectly. The food is ? always ? on ? point! Every time I go, it's delicious and hot! This is one of my favorite spots to hit up after work, for brunch, during a bike ride, whenever! They have a great variety of drinks and everything is reasonably priced. I continue to be impressed every time I go, and I completely recommend it!read more
Ferris Hancock
20:26 30 May 19
Even though there were a lot of people because of the holiday, we got a table for 9 in only 15 minutes. The food was good and the waitress was happy and fun. A great place for lunch.read more
Damon Gittens
16:17 28 May 19
My family and I have been to Mullets before when we come in town to visit from Texas! I have loved there food and service til two days ago. On this occasion everything was dry from the greeting to the service! The cherry on top was how the manager responded to our issues of our service. He responded with a simple ok after we came with our issues with the service and food. I feel he was trying to bait us into a fussing match and all we wanted him to do is speak to his staff. If he would had stated that everything would have been fine. I guess they don’t appreciate out of town family’s of 8! I will not be coming back due to the management not having the appreciation of their customers. If they (Mullets Staff) was following the energy of the Manager I see why our visit this time wasn’t the the best!read more
Jake Gorrell
18:39 26 May 19
The atmosphere is the only thing helping this review. I was extremely disappointed. I don’t remember the name of the burger I ordered but it has egg, bacon, pork (I believe)and bbq sauce on it. They were out of pork which is understandable because I got there later in the evening around 9. Instead of the pork I got an extra patty. The hamburger was way over cooked and did not taste good at all. I also ordered French fries as my side but instead got Mac n cheese served to me. I didn’t say anything cause Mac and cheese is typically delicious. The Mac n cheese was lukewarm at best and also tasted wrong. Hopefully this was all do it being later in the evening but I would not recommend the food to anyone.read more
Edwin Hinton
16:04 25 May 19
Nice laid back atmosphere. Really good breakfast choices with house specialties. Lunch and dinner choices looked great too. Indoor and outdoor seating. Full bar. Feels like being in a friend's enclosed patio. Windows open, screens so no pesky insects. Nothing formal here, come with an appetite!read more
Krista Coughlon
05:34 09 May 19
We love our weekly breakfast with Moe amd the girls! They truly make the restaurant amazing.... along with great food! Customer service is a true passion for everyone there.read more
Private Reviewer
18:58 27 Apr 19
It was very good. We started with ribs and burnt ends (meal) with sweet potato tots and onion rings, but shared it as an appetizer. I ordered the breakfast nachos and they were awesome, but I was already stuffed. Can't wait to go back!read more
Jessica Echterling
15:23 05 Apr 19
Excellent breakfast burrito made even better when you sit on the patio looking towards downtown. Best view of the city! The burrito comes smothered in your choice of queso or sausage gravy. It's always a tough choice for me... Honestly, I haven't had any breakfast there that I didn't love!read more
Hose-B Three
19:03 10 Mar 19
Always busy for a reason. Great service, great food. Once your get seated the food comes out fairly quick and the wait staff is pretty attentive. Breakfast burritos always dynamite. Also, I enjoy the randomness of the coffee mugs.read more
Jayda Lewis
23:59 07 Feb 19
This was my first time at Mullets and we dined in for a late brunch over the past weekend; I was very satisfied with my visit! Our server was very nice and gave great suggestions. I ordered the Chicken & Waffles and it was delicious! My favorite part of the
meal was the bourbon maple glaze sauce; it has the perfect savory and sweet taste that compliments the chicken and waffles. I highly recommend visiting this restaurant, your tummy will thank you!read more
Rahemma Mayfield
02:23 05 Feb 19
I've been going to Mullets for years and they are awesome!! The food is always great and I love their breakfast and their catfish. Plus I've actually NEVER had bad service there now that I think about it. I've come alone, been waiting for friends, come in small groups and in large ones and ordered to go over the phone. Every time I've gotten excellent service. One time I got there and a friend was running late, but they still took care of me, got me seated and asked if I still wanted to order a drink or an appetizer while I waited. It's a good, hometown, down-to- earth sort of place with hearty food and great views of you every sit outside.read more
Carolina Casals
22:30 13 Jan 19
We live is West Des Moines where it is FULL of good places to eat, yet we will DEFINITELY drive downtown just to get to eat here. Food and drinks are AMAZING and the prices are VERY affordable! If it wasn't for the fact that it is almost ALWAYS packed of people (with good reasons) we would come here more often. The service is also great! Servers are VERY friendly and the service is fast as well! FULLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE!!!!read more
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