We are proud to offer a plant-inspired menu that rotates each month. In doing a rotating menu, we can ensure that our guests have access to fresh, seasonal menu items that are sourced locally. Reservations can be made for groups of 6 or more by contacting the direct phone number at 515.323-6288. With its Terrace now open, the Skyline, Pond and Riverfront Garden views are a unique experience, and are just a short stroll up the Riverwalk.
Trellis Cafe and Terrace can be rented for your next dinner, cooking class or cocktail party by reserving the space with the Botanical Garden event staff. For events, please call Trellis Catering at 515.330.1517 or email eventsales@trelliscafedsm.com for a delicious made-from-scratch menu created just for you.
Trellis Cafe and Terrace can be rented for your next dinner, cooking class or cocktail party by reserving the space with the Botanical Garden event staff. For events, please call Trellis Catering at 515.330.1517 or email eventsales@trelliscafedsm.com for a delicious made-from-scratch menu created just for you.
Reviews (25)
Jen M.
Nov 12, 2021
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Suzanne S.
Aug 08, 2021
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Karen E.
Jul 24, 2021
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Primarily plant-based restaurant, with enough options to make everyone in your party happy. My sushi bowl was done perfectly with seared salmon on top. Watermelon gazpacho was perfect on a hot day over looking the water Lily pond. The option to get a half sandwich and a salad means you and your partner can try a bunch of different things off the admittedly small menu. The menu changes monthly so even though it's not a large menu, you probably have something new to try on future visits.
Kathy Wells
Jul 02, 2021
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Tabatha Nelson
Jun 27, 2021
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Jacqueline Thompson
Jun 11, 2021
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Judi B.
Jun 01, 2021
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Ethan Johnson
May 05, 2021
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Nicole C.
Apr 03, 2021
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Hope Rutherford
Feb 21, 2021
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I've been to Trellis before and had a good experience, but tonight was different. We attended the "Dome after Dark" event at the Botanical Center and I was so disappointed with the food!
We paid $20+ for a small charcuterie plate + a cookie + two waters. The cookie was great, but the charcuterie board was not fresh at all. The meats and cheeses were dried out, the toast(s) were dry and hard, the grainy mustard had a skin on it, etc. I'm pretty sure it was left-over from the night/event before. Neither my boyfriend or I finished it. I expected better, and if I honestly considered asking for my
We paid $20+ for a small charcuterie plate + a cookie + two waters. The cookie was great, but the charcuterie board was not fresh at all. The meats and cheeses were dried out, the toast(s) were dry and hard, the grainy mustard had a skin on it, etc. I'm pretty sure it was left-over from the night/event before. Neither my boyfriend or I finished it. I expected better, and if I honestly considered asking for my
Joann Tucker
Aug 01, 2020
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Carmen Jacobsen
Jul 11, 2020
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Hands down our favorite restaurant- monthly menu is always full of mouth watering options - atmosphere is wonderful - the staff is the best - so welcoming and friendly!! We have so missed dinning here during the COVID. So happy they are open again!! We always leave on top of the world happy!! Thank you Trellis!!
Sarah N.
Dec 10, 2019
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Trellis is one of my favorite spots to visit in Des Moines. They normally have very good, fresh and different types of dishes and I've rarely been disappointed.
They operate on a monthly rotating menu and they have a half and half or full portion options. On Sunday's they also have brunch and they do dinner on some Thursdays. Overall I would say everything is good- except their fish. Last time I went I got their salmon dill pasta and the salmon was inedible. Hard, dry. Not good. I wasn't going to say anything to the server but when I was having a private conversation with my mother
They operate on a monthly rotating menu and they have a half and half or full portion options. On Sunday's they also have brunch and they do dinner on some Thursdays. Overall I would say everything is good- except their fish. Last time I went I got their salmon dill pasta and the salmon was inedible. Hard, dry. Not good. I wasn't going to say anything to the server but when I was having a private conversation with my mother
Catie Sonneville
Oct 02, 2019
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Will Frost
May 30, 2019
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The food and service is sooooooo good!!!!!! I had to take a second dessert to go. Amazing outdoor patio over looking the outdoor ponds with the city skyline in the background. It seriously doesn’t get better than this. But... then it did. My server was a...maz....amazing!! This is definitely going to be on my list of must dos when I visit Des Moines. Note: it’s a bit confusing getting here but totally worth the navigating.
Crystal T.
Apr 23, 2019
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One of my favorite spots in Des Moines. Maybe helps that I am obsessed with plants and that it happens to be attached to the Botanical Gardens. Their menu is constantly changing, so you should be able to try something new every time you go. Everything I have tried has been so fresh, flavorful, and unique. You can tell they put a lot of thought into their menu. There is outdoor seating that overlooks a pond and the lovely sound of running water. Inside you still have a great view, but away from the elements. Check out the Gardens then get a bite and refreshment at Trellis!
Genevieve W.
Apr 01, 2019
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My husband and I came here for lunch and the service is amazing and so is the food! Servers were all super friendly and food was out super quickly. This was such an awesome start to our outing at the gardens!! I love being able to look out onto the greenery if you are inside, and on nice days, there is an amazing patio!
I love the fact that their menu is very farm to table and you can look up exactly where the products come from!
I ordered the BLT Cesar salad, that was one of the best salads I have ever had! The bacon alone made the dish worth every penny! And they give you plenty!
My husband
I love the fact that their menu is very farm to table and you can look up exactly where the products come from!
I ordered the BLT Cesar salad, that was one of the best salads I have ever had! The bacon alone made the dish worth every penny! And they give you plenty!
My husband
Nik P.
Feb 19, 2019
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Wonderful place to eat in a phenomenal location - especially on a winter day. The hours are unique, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday, so plan ahead for that. The menu changes every month to reflect seasonality and local ingredients, so it is always a uniquely delicious experience every time I am there. Save room for dessert!!
Amy Y.
Feb 15, 2019
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Amanda P.
Jan 07, 2019
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Trellis is a cute spot that I would definitely recommend for a lunch! The portions are decent -- I love that there is a mainly veg menu here! I also love that a portion of the proceeds goes toward supporting the botanical garden! I ordered the caprese salad and the Brie/honey/pear quesadilla. Yum!! Loved both! I love that you can have two options! My friend had the sirloin po'boy and it was just ok.
Had a great time and enjoyed the location and ambience! loved the dessert we had too. It was walnut banana cakd
What to try: the menu is always changing! But I enjoyed what I had in January
Had a great time and enjoyed the location and ambience! loved the dessert we had too. It was walnut banana cakd
What to try: the menu is always changing! But I enjoyed what I had in January
Megan R.
Jan 07, 2019
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PLANTS + GOOD FOOD. That's basically all I need and lucky for me, exactly what Trellis has to offer. I've eaten here twice in the last few years while at the Botanical Gardens during DSM visits, and both times have been superb. I most recently visited over the holiday and was able to meet the chef and her three lovely daughters who were working while home in Iowa. The restaurant (and entire facility, really) is a bright and fresh breath of fresh air, especially during an Iowa winter.
The menu here is ever changing and seasonal with a little something for everyone. On my last visit I
The menu here is ever changing and seasonal with a little something for everyone. On my last visit I
Larry H.
Dec 04, 2018
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My wife and I tried Trellis for the first time this weekend, and it definitely won't be our last. It can be easy to forget about Trellis since it's kinda off of the beaten path in the Des Moines Botanical Gardens. But once you weave your way there, it's well worth it! We were able to snag the last available table, as there was a large party dining, but it seemed like there would have been plenty of seating otherwise. Their menu changes monthly, so I don't think it'd be valuable discussing each dish. But let me just say, it was all incredible and we would both order our
Sarah Rebecca Macbeth-Nuzum
Sep 28, 2018
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Laura M.
Aug 13, 2018
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So fresh and delicious. Menu tells you where their local food is being sourced from. Love that you get to eat inside the gardens too. They change the menu every month, but we had:
Three sisters soup, which was just beans with squash and carrots but had so much flavor!
Charred broccoli salad, which really just tasted like salad with carrots, broccoli, ranch, and sunflower seeds but was good!
Breakfast style tacos, my husband absolutely loved.
Daughter ate her entire pb & j, which she has never ever done before. The whole grain bread it was on looked delicious, I should have snuck a bite
Three sisters soup, which was just beans with squash and carrots but had so much flavor!
Charred broccoli salad, which really just tasted like salad with carrots, broccoli, ranch, and sunflower seeds but was good!
Breakfast style tacos, my husband absolutely loved.
Daughter ate her entire pb & j, which she has never ever done before. The whole grain bread it was on looked delicious, I should have snuck a bite
Sami V.
Jan 16, 2018
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What a great place, beautiful views at the Botan and amazing food.
They were so helpful with how to vegan-ize the menu for us and the coffee was awesome too.
We went on New Years Eve to warm up and feel some humidity in the dead of winter in Iowa. Great idea and it was so nice to sit and pretend we live in a tropical climate :-P
Thankful to have a great space with many options for all dietary choices!
They were so helpful with how to vegan-ize the menu for us and the coffee was awesome too.
We went on New Years Eve to warm up and feel some humidity in the dead of winter in Iowa. Great idea and it was so nice to sit and pretend we live in a tropical climate :-P
Thankful to have a great space with many options for all dietary choices!
