About
Hessen Haus is a German restaurant located in Des Moines, Iowa. The restaurant is also known as a European restaurant as it is designed to embody the style of a neighborhood bar in the heart of Europe. The menu features traditional German and American inspired dishes and an extensive selection of beer and wine. It also offers a variety of live entertainment and the opportunity for those who visit to dine in an area themed with a European flair.
Restaurant Features
Facilities & Amenities
Restroom
Bar
Kid Friendly
Kid Menu
Kid High Chair
Alcohol
Happy Hour
Wheelchair Access
Parking
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
- Paid Street Parking
Accepted Payments
- Credit Card
- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
Must Try Dishes
Hessen Haus, known for its German cuisine in Des Moines, Iowa, has several must-try dishes. The haus schnitzel, breaded and pan-fried pork cutlet served with their signature haus gravy is a traditional entree you wouldn't want to miss. Grab a bite of the Reuben Rolls - corned beef, sauerkraut and Swiss cheese packed in a crispy spring roll. If craving sausage, the German sausage sampler is a great choice, providing a mix of different sausages served with haus mustard. To end on a sweet note, try their delicious apple strudel.
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Really good food and apple crisp was extra tasty (we shared it but left SO full!) We would go here again. It wasn't busy when we arrived around 6ish on a Tuesday night so we got a table right away.
It was busy on the Friday night we went but that didn't affect our service. Love the atmosphere and there were so many things on the menu I wanted to try! I ordered the pretzel crusted sauerkraut balls, you only get 4 but they are a decent size and like a fried Reuben, so good! And for my entree I had the veggie Spaetzle which was really good too! My friend had the black forest schnitzel which I tried and the sauce was really really good! I definitely want to try some more things from their menu next time.
I’ve always enjoyed coming here, the food is generally good and the environment is chill, good amount of space as well. I went last night and our server (female) didn’t seem to thrilled or even like a “people person”. Service was rushed then slow. She never checked to see how our food was. The roast beef was a pile of lukewarm mush, left uneaten. Our table ordered 3 apps because the happy hour price ($2 off) but when our bills came, she said they don’t do that anymore. So why have happy hour signs posted all over and include it in the menu? Maybe tell us before or still honor it? Terrible customer service experience coming from someone who worked in the restaurant business for several years. I had to ask for the burger happy hour price to be changed on the check $2. Not a huge deal with the prices, but come on. People consider special pricing when choosing their meals/drinks. I will say my Wild West Berlin burger was a 10/10 along with the fries. **update 7/6 I came back and my experie
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Business Hours
| Sunday: | 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM |
| Monday: | 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM |
| Tuesday: | 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM |
| Wednesday: | 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM |
| Thursday: | 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM |
| Friday: | 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM |
| Saturday: | 10:00 AM - 2:00 AM |
