Clyde's Fine Diner

Clyde's Fine Diner A fine diner in Des Moines, IA. Upscale American cuisine, reimagined diner classics, craft cocktails

Thank you to everyone that has filled up our books with reservations over night! Can’t wait to serve you all soon. Due t...
06/12/2026

Thank you to everyone that has filled up our books with reservations over night! Can’t wait to serve you all soon. Due to capacity over the next few weeks, we have decided to change our opening hours to 5pm for dinner service and remove our happy hour program so we can focus on providing you all with the best food and service.

News from Chris the owner:Man what a run! I'm so proud of this restaurant. I learned so much along the way; you all love...
06/11/2026

News from Chris the owner:
Man what a run! I'm so proud of this restaurant. I learned so much along the way; you all love burgers, you hate credit card fees, you love old fashioneds, despite my resistance you want ranch on everything, man you LOVE brussel sprouts. I learned how to treat and care for a staff. I learned how to make hard decisions. Despite the odds, I learned how to run a business and navigate through a pandemic. We have had the most fun serving you the food that we wanted to eat ourselves. I have been able to find some of the most talented, caring, kind, people to represent this restaurant and work by my side. I have made the very difficult decision not to renew the lease for Clyde's at the end of June. This next couple of weeks will be a bit bittersweet. We would love to see you and thank you for your support all these years. We couldn't have had the run we had without you supporting our sometimes quirky menu ideas and delicious cocktails. Come give your server or bartender a high five and dig into a pile of fries, some oysters, or one of Chef Diego's incredible entrees. I'll be here too and I'm so thankful for all of you, staff and guests.

We’ve got some beautiful new desserts and a killer dry aged trout special that we’d love to drop off at your table tonig...
05/27/2026

We’ve got some beautiful new desserts and a killer dry aged trout special that we’d love to drop off at your table tonight. Stop in this evening to try em out and grab a half priced bottle of wine while you’re at it!

-Sourdough Waffle-
Caramelized white chocolate mousse, strawberries, goat cheese streusel

-Pavlova-
Chamomile meringue, rhubarb granita, pink peppercorn, honey sesame brittle

-Grilled Dry Aged Trout-
Shellfish consommé, potato, ginger scallion relish, smoked lardo, pickled shimeji mushrooms, cilantro

We took all the work out of the standard half chicken dinner and removed the bones for you. All that’s left is for you t...
05/15/2026

We took all the work out of the standard half chicken dinner and removed the bones for you. All that’s left is for you to enjoy.

~Half Chicken~
boneless bell and evans chicken, herbs de provence jus, farm greens, schmaltz vinaigrette, sourdough croutons

This weekends pasta special is a Parisian Gnocchi built for spring. Come get it before it’s gone tonight from 5-9. ~Pari...
05/08/2026

This weekends pasta special is a Parisian Gnocchi built for spring. Come get it before it’s gone tonight from 5-9.

~Parisian Gnocchi~
Bridgewater farms carrots, rinehart farm asparagus, toasted Koji butter, smoked cured egg yolk, roasted hazelnuts, spring radish, pickled shimeji mushrooms

we got our first of the year asparagus in from bridgewater farm today. asparagus is one of the first crops to arrive and...
04/30/2026

we got our first of the year asparagus in from bridgewater farm today. asparagus is one of the first crops to arrive and get us all jazzed up in the kitchen for the growing season. as usual we will continue to update our menu as our amazing farmers bring us the goods. come have a taste!

~grilled asparagus~
smoked carrot butter, pecorino toscano, preserved lemon, mint

We’re amped on ramps. Chef Chris has been foraging for the seasons first ramp haul and we can’t wait to share them with ...
04/18/2026

We’re amped on ramps. Chef Chris has been foraging for the seasons first ramp haul and we can’t wait to share them with you all in tonight’s specials.

~Lasagnette~
Farm egg pasta, pork and ramp meatballs, prosciutto beodo, crème fraiche, fine herbs

~Toast~
House sourdough, smoked carrot n’duja, whipped lemon ricotta, honey, micro basil

Getting the goods ready for this Thursday nights wine dinner. Tickets are selling fast but there’s still time to book yo...
04/14/2026

Getting the goods ready for this Thursday nights wine dinner. Tickets are selling fast but there’s still time to book your table. Head to the Friuli wine dinner event page through the link in our bio to get yours now! Can’t wait to see you all there

We’re beyond excited to invite you to join us Thursday, April 16th at 6pm for an Italian wine dinner with special guests...
04/08/2026

We’re beyond excited to invite you to join us Thursday, April 16th at 6pm for an Italian wine dinner with special guests, of and celebrating the wine and cuisine of Friuli, Italy.

Reservations are required and are now available through tock. Each reservation includes our 5 course tasting menu, wine pairings, gratuity, and a chance to hang out with while he pours some delicious pairings.

small plate huge flavor.special tonight !mushroom skewer - confit trumpet mushroom, smoke sunchoke miso sabayon, spinach...
04/04/2026

small plate huge flavor.

special tonight !

mushroom skewer - confit trumpet mushroom, smoke sunchoke miso sabayon, spinach, brown butter crumb, grated fresh horseradish, herbs

Address

111 East Grand Avenue, Suite 111
Des Moines, IA
50309

Opening Hours

Tuesday 5pm - 9pm
Wednesday 5pm - 9pm
Thursday 11am - 2pm
5pm - 9pm
Friday 11am - 2pm
5pm - 9pm
Saturday 11am - 2pm
5pm - 9pm

Telephone

+15152433686

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