“ We dropped in after a volleyball match for a late lunch/brunch. So glad we did. We were immediate seated and our server was prompt to get us drinks. They had good movies playing and the NFL playoff coverage which entertained my whole group. Food was good and the atmosphere was fun and comfortable. Can't want to get back during the warmer weather. Food prices were higher then I expected but will still returned a little more prepared. ”

“ I'm having a newfound obsession with beet salads. I can't stop making them at home, and I can't stop looking for them on menus. This lunch was no exception, and it was another wonderful beet salad! Something about the combination of arugula, feta and beets, and I just can't stop devouring it all. Anyone else? Where are your favorite beet salads around? I also love Biaggi's beet salad, but where else? Anyhow, Either/Or had a beet salad that I had to order. All the good "stuff" was at the bottom, upon arrival, so we did have to give it a good mixup, and then it was go time. The fresh cucumbers were a nice addition, kept it light and crispy. Vinaigrette was absolutely perfect. I loved it, could totally turn this into a meal next time. We got one Lua burger, and one porchetta sandwich. Both excellent! Lua Burger: two patties, fried onions, cheese, Lua sauce (similar to a big mac sauce) and pickle. It was very much like an elevated big Mac in flavor, but way better! Side of fries were hot and delicious. Porchetta Sandwich: I wasn't crazy about this one, I felt like the whole sandwich was a little dry. The focaccia bread had excellent seasonings and flavor, and the Porchetta was very good when I pulled it off the bread and took a bite. It just felt like it was missing...something. Or maybe I was just too obsessed with the beet salad to care about anything else! Also served with hot, delicious french fries. I will say they have the GOOD ranch, for those who care (like me), and the hot french fries dipped in their amazing ranch dressing was definitely a highlight. We sat at a bar table, excellent service all around; a great little lunch spot! -- at Either/Or. ”

“ First of all, such a fun interior it is decked out for Christmas currently. My server appeared to be new because he mentioned a menu test but was very attentive and had great recommendations. I'm not currently drinking so I wasn't able to try the cocktail menu but the drinks looked SO fun. I had the crab cake as a main and it was excellent. If I lived in the area I'd definitely be back. ”

“ Ordered the Salmon Salad full of colorful greens, chick peas, diced celery and delicious salmon bites draped with a capsule of vinaigrette. Taylor was very attentive to her customers. The overall atmosphere was relaxing. ”

“ If you love Lua but don't want to go that far east, Either Or is the perfect middle ground. The covered patio was cool even during our hot summer visit. I got shrimp and grits, fiance got the burger. Shrimp was a bit over cooked and I could have done with less of the sauce so the grits weren't swimming but overall great flavor combination. Fiance really enjoyed his burger, said it had the perfect cook temp and seasoning. Very family friendly. There's a play area for kids and they are dog friendly on the patio. ”

“ Visiting from Kansas City with the family and so glad we found this place! The boys were jumping from bed to bed in our hotel room and the adults were starving. If only there was a place where we could have the best of both worlds?! Enter Either/or!!!! The energy at this place was vibing! Everyone had a smile on their face. The kids were all off having the best time of their lives, while the adults could kick back and relax over a good meal and great drinks. The food was a 3.5 out of 5. It was all okay, not the best food I've ever eaten but not bad. Drinks were fantastic and I even tried the thc infused beverage which I was so happy to see! Still the atmosphere and overall service and experience is what brought my overall experience to a 5star rating. Will be coming back next time we see in Des Moines for sure! ”

“ 4.0* (out of 5) Food: 3* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 4* 04/05/2024 I've been wanting to get to Either-Or for some time since reading about their opening in the Des Moines Register. The exterior and interior of the building are impressive and deserving of a 5* rating (see pictures) - enhanced by the expansive open patio area. There is definitely excitement in the air and the whole place seems quite energetic and lively - welcoming to all age groups. There is an extensive collection of craft tap beers, especially from Lua (see menu and picture of bar). I also found the Value and Service to be above average. On the food side, both my wife and I were disappointed given our expectations. I ordered the Chicken Katsu with beet soup (see picture) and my wife ordered the Korean Philly with salad (see picture). Our daughter-in-law ordered the Ham & Cheese w/ fries (see picture). Our daughter-in-law liked the Ham & Cheese and both my wife and I tried and liked the fries. Being a beet fan, I also liked the beet soup. What really brough my rating down to average for the food though was the Chicken Katsu and Korean Philly sandwiches - and for opposite reasons. We found the Chicken Katsu to be near flavorless, with very little seasoning. On the other hand, both my wife and myself had the same reaction after our first bite of the Korean Philly sandwich - the strength of the salty flavor created an initial thought of "there is no way we can finish this sandwich". We finished most of our meals, but I would not recommend either the Chicken Katsu or the Korean Philly sandwich and would not order it again if we return to the restaurant. That is disappointing to report and is a rarity in all of my hundreds of reviews, but I want to provide transparent reviews to help you make good dining decisions. Spacious, modern and lively atmosphere with a great selection of craft beers on tap, but the food still needs some work. If you found this review helpful, please show your appreciation with a Like or a Follow. ”

“ We stopped in at lunch. What a nice looking place! We were immediately seated in a hightop shared bench table. The waitress had just started the day before, but was very attentive and helpful. We started out with the Mexican cheese curds - - based on a recommendation from somebod else on yelp and yummy! We then decided to share the either or burger and fries. It's a very tasty sandwich--kind of a smash burger type thing. It was plenty for the two of us. The waitress was prompt in checking on us and the place has a really cool vibe. You'll want to stop there! (Yes, it's a bit on the pricey side and doesn't have a lunch menu, but well worth it) ”