If the answer is "just get everyone fed," the E 1st Street corridor has Culver's, B-Bops, and McAlister's Deli in a row. Nobody complains, everybody eats.
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For a sit-down dinner, Destination Grille on E 1st Street is the local favorite. For a night out, the SE Main Street bars: Uptown Bar and Grill, Sips on Main, and Stevie C's. For pizza, Northern Lights or Godfather's. For a fast family stop, Culver's or B-Bops on E 1st Street.
What is the best restaurant in Grimes, Iowa?
Destination Grille (2491 E 1st St) is the locally owned sit-down grill most people point newcomers to, known for steaks, burgers, pizza, and one of the larger gluten-free menus in the metro.
Sources: the Grimes Chamber restaurant directory and each business's own listing. Restaurants come and go, so confirm hours before you go. Updated September 2026.
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