Absolutely incredible!!!! They nail it every visit. The cuisine and service is impeccable. The best restaurant within the Des Moines district by miles!!!

This is the best restaurant in Des Moines. The decor is awesome, the service is impeccable and the food is the best you can ask for.

I was visiting from out of town for a tradeshow and learned of Simon's from a yelp review went in and had one of the best meals I've had on the road and returned the second visit and took two more additional meals for the road. The staff was excellent. The food was excellent And I hope someday to be able to return! Thanks, Simon & crew

Good food! Great owner, he makes his rounds and greats all customers. Great homemade cake.

I have enjoyed the best overall Des Moines dining experience here, and it is an elite combination of exceptional customer service, a great venue vibe, and phenomenal food. Shoutout to owner and operator Simon Boheen for cultivating such an extraordinary feel from top to bottom. We had heard about Simon's from a friend who raved about it and planned a visit. They nailed it. When we arrived at 430PM for their 5 PM opening, I thought that we might have made a mistake, but minutes later, there were 40-50 in line. Parking is tight. If you're not among the first setting, they have a nice room adjacent to the restaurant to sit and enjoy. Casual attire. Pricing was moderate. Nick, our server, was terrific and improved the whole experience. Our party of four was served flawlessly. With Nick's help, I wandered from the usual favorites and selected the best darn lasagna (with sausage) that I can remember. Our side salads were yummy. Onion rings and baked artichoke dip appetizers were superb. My Way Better Half's Beef Stroganoff was terrific, as I tested it for purely quality control reasons. We were never rushed or pressed for time despite dozens of people waiting for tables in an adjacent room. Owner Simon visited our table and interacted as best he could in a packed venue. He also visited each nearby table, a level of service that certainly got our attention. Our night was capped off by an incredible complimentary slice of Red Velvet Cake. Bravo, Simon's. What a superb dining experience.

Simon's is just what everybody needs - a neighborhood gem. No fuss dining, simple straightforward good food, a crazy hospitable owner, and a lovely and cozy little atmosphere. Get there early, be prepared to wait outside (enjoy it, order a drink while you're waiting), and order a steak or pizza. Don't expect it to be a slow moving service. They're trying to get the people what they came for and move to the next table. It's worth it!

This has been in the Beaverdale neighborhood in different iterations since nineteen fifty four. It's current ownership has been there for fifteen years. I think it's a secret gem of Des Moines. Everyone is understaffed, so I always appreciate the service staff who are working. Remember they're busy because they're good. This restaurant still has that old time feel, it's a definite classic Italian neighborhood type vibe. Staff have always tried to make sure I am happy. It can be a busy place so depending on the time you may have to wait but they move.poeple through quickly without being intrusive. The owner has developed two waiting areas where you can have cocktails and talk to your friends while you're waiting.They're all in the same strip mall. They have excellent cocktails a nice wine list and a good beer list. I go every couple weeks with the right attitude of either going right at four thirty to wait and line to get in with the first group or to go later to get in with the second group around seven thirty. Car pooling is a good idea because parking can be limited so many people are coming. I've enjoyed appetizers like onion rings, mushrooms and Bruchetta main dishes like the lambchops, the scallops Different types of steaks including a steak de burgo, beef tenderloin, the fabulous portabella sauce they have lots of chicken dishes as well. Lots of fun Pasta too and they are i enjoy their lobster bisque! They also have great Italian sandwiches and pizzas for a family or group eating. The waiting is worth it and can be fun drinking relaxing and chatting,

Always delicious. We went to celebrate a birthday. The place was packed...it was a Saturday night. Waitress was great. She delivered great service even with the place being packed. I don't remember what our 4th ordered. I had the small steak de burgo, the bday boy had the new york new york steak, and one had the stroganoff. The person that ordered the stroganoff had originally wanted the scallops but they were out. We were told they are usually sold out by thurs. She reluctantly ordered the stroganoff....she declared she "won" aafter trying her dish. We all tried it. It was amazing. The meat was so tender. I might have to order it next time