The Grumpy Goat Tavern West Des Moines

We were here at 7:15 and ordered right away 8:25 we FINALLY got our food. Not sure if the owner is the old man that doesn't do anything but that's probably why it operates the way it does. Absolutely the worst experience I have had at a restaurant. I live in. Very small town and have seen our restaurants more packed and never there for more than an hour!

The food was good. The server was great! Never had to ask her for anything. BUT the woman’s bathroom was absolutely disgusting. Floors looked they hadn’t been mopped in weeks. While sitting in the stall the plastic cover to the toilet paper kept falling down into my lap. I tried washing my hands, put soap on them, tried to turn on the faucet and to my surprise no water came out. Moved over to the second faucet same thing.. and just my luck No paper towels. Very disappointing.A restaurant can have good food and great service BUT if the bathrooms are as gross as these you won’t get a high rating from me.

Went here around 7:30 for a late dinner with my boyfriend a few days ago. There was a short wait and not because it was busy, because no one even looked at the host stand for about 10 minutes. Us and another group were about to leave just as they finally seated us.Sat down, were not greeted by a server for at least 10 more minutes so we got up and left.Looking at the menu prices for just chips and salsa we were not about to pay the prices they list. We’d been there before and the food is always subpar, hit or miss. Better food and service at other local DSM establishments. Would have had a better experience at B Bops across the street.

Food and drinks were really good! Highly recommend the chicken and waffles benny, shrimp and Gouda grits and dole whip mimosa. The only bad things were the bathrooms really need an update- stall doors need locks replaced, one faucet didn’t work, paper towel dispenser didn’t work, and the door made a terribly loud noise. The parking lot also needs the large and numerous pot holes fixed.

We really enjoy eating here when we are in town visiting. The menu has sooooo many good options. We love the environment with the indoor/ outdoor feel. The wait staff is friendly, attentive, and approachable. 10/10 Wish we had one in our town!Food: 5/5