Proof pushes the envelope of Des Moines cuisine. Taking its influences from our team members’ culinary roots, Proof blends traditional and innovative techniques to create unique offerings using local ingredients in all of its dishes. Proof is grounded in hospitality with our staff’s commitment to providing you with a memorable experience each time you walk through our door.
We love good cocktails. Good wine. Good food. Good atmosphere. Good service. We offer the most unique food in town with a passion for great wine, exceptional cocktails and top-notch service.
Our goal is that you don’t need a menu. Because we know you so well, you can come in, sit down, look at us and ask: “What am I eating, what am I drinking?” We don’t want you to make any decisions, simply come, relax, be surprised and enjoy.
Food
Our team recognizes the importance of locally sourced ingredients and strives to build a connection between our guests and our producers making our role possible. We’re all connected. The fusion of childhood and wise palates are on display on your plate every night.
Wine
There are thousands of grapes in the world and we intend to try them all. Our wine list is structured around this goal, peppered with a few old favorites. Bridging the gap between old and new world and having a damn good time doing it.
Liquor
We like to think of the bar as more of a liquid kitchen. Focusing on freshly prepared cocktails and liquors, we strive to make as much as possible in house. We enjoy dreaming drinks up as much as they do drinking them. Pro tip: Ask about the Noilly Ambre or sip on the cocktail of the week.
Beer
Doing our best to put our Iowa-foot forward, our beer list reflects some of the best Iowa has to offer.
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