Opening hours
Closed · opens 11:00 AM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Local time in Des Moines: 4:55 AM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (515) 284-1970 to confirm.
Location & directions
200 SW 2nd StDes Moines, IA 50309
About El Bait Shop
Looking for a bar & grill in Des Moines? El Bait Shop is at 200 SW 2nd St, Des Moines, Iowa. It is one of 377 places to eat and drink we list in Des Moines.
El Bait Shop is open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM. It stays open late, until 11:00 PM on most nights.
El Bait Shop's menu features 55 dishes and drinks across 9 sections, including FOOD - APPETIZERS, FOOD - SALAD + SOUP, FOOD - SALAD + SOUP - SOUPS, FOOD - SANDWICHES, and FOOD - BURGERS. Listed prices range from $2.99 to $15.99, with a typical item around $9.99. Dishes worth a look include BACON WRAPPED TATOR TOTS, CLUB SALAD, and ITALIAN SAUSAGE.
Service options include outdoor seating, curbside pickup, drive-through, takeout, dine-in, and delivery. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cozy, lively, and trendy, and it is a good fit for college students, groups, and tourists. The place is family-friendly and LGBTQ+ friendly. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and comfort food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking lot, wheelchair accessible restroom, and wheelchair accessible seating. Payment methods accepted: credit cards and debit cards. Parking: free parking lot, paid parking lot, and paid street parking. Reservations are accepted; call (515) 284-1970 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Bar & Grill
- Address
- 200 SW 2nd St, Des Moines, IA 50309
- Phone
- (515) 284-1970
- Price range
- $10 to $20 per person
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Menu
- 55 items · $2.99–$15.99
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 10 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 1 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for bars & grills and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared El Bait Shop’s weekday schedule with 12 other bars & grills in Iowa. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 11:00 PM, later than 67% of them (typical closing time: 9:30 PM).
In total it is open about 86 hours a week, 15 hours more than the local median of 71. 75% of bars & grills in Iowa open on Sundays, and El Bait Shop is one of them.
Compared with 12 other bars & grills in Iowa that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for bars & grills in Iowa
Based on 13 menus with 551 priced items from bars & grills in Iowa, the median menu item costs $10.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.25 and $14.00.
At El Bait Shop the median listed price is $9.99, close to the typical $10.00 for bars & grills in Iowa.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Onion Rings | 46% | $7.00 |
| French Fries | 31% | $4.00 |
| Mozzarella Sticks | 31% | $9.99 |
| Pork Tenderloin | 31% | $13.00 |
| French Dip | 23% | $13.00 |
| Patty Melt | 23% | $13.99 |
Calculated from 13 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Curbside pickup
- Drive-through
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Delivery
- Onsite services
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Serves local specialty
- Sports
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Food
- Food at bar
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Lively
- Trendy
Crowd
- College students
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
Children
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of El Bait Shop there are 52 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 108 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bars & Pubs (33), Cafes & Coffee (12), American (7), and Mexican & Tex-Mex (6).
Competition is healthy: 3 other bars & grills are within a mile. The closest is Nothing Major, 0.4 mi away.
25 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Mexican & Tex-MexFuzzy's Taco Shop< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeKava DSM< 0.1 mi
- AmericanChelsie’s Courtyard Diner< 0.1 mi
- PizzaBlaze Pizza< 0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisJimmy John's0.1 mi
What to expect at a bar & grill
Bars and pubs cover everything from neighborhood dives and sports bars to cocktail lounges, wine bars, brewpubs and taprooms. Many serve food – burgers, wings, pub fare or a full kitchen – while others offer little beyond snacks or host food trucks.
What to order
- Local beer on draft – especially at brewpubs and taprooms
- A house cocktail – cocktail bars often have signature drinks
- Wings or nachos – classic bar food
- Pub burger – often one of the best-value meals in town
Good to know
- Bring a valid photo ID – it may be checked even if you look over 21.
- Kitchens often close earlier than the bar.
- Plan a safe ride home; rideshare pickup points are common outside busy bars.
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Frequently asked questions
What are El Bait Shop's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM.
Is El Bait Shop open on Sunday?
Yes, El Bait Shop is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM.
Where is El Bait Shop located?
El Bait Shop is located at 200 SW 2nd St, Des Moines, IA 50309.
What is the phone number of El Bait Shop?
You can call El Bait Shop at (515) 284-1970.
Does El Bait Shop offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, El Bait Shop offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, curbside pickup, drive-through, takeout, dine-in, delivery, and onsite services.
How much does it cost to eat at El Bait Shop?
The typical price range at El Bait Shop is $10 to $20 per person. Menu prices range from $2.99 to $15.99.
Does El Bait Shop take reservations?
Yes, El Bait Shop accepts reservations.
Is El Bait Shop wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking lot, wheelchair accessible restroom, and wheelchair accessible seating.
Is El Bait Shop open late?
Yes – El Bait Shop is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near El Bait Shop?
There are 108 other places to eat and drink within a mile of El Bait Shop. Nearby options include Fuzzy's Taco Shop (< 0.1 mi), Kava DSM (< 0.1 mi), and Chelsie’s Courtyard Diner (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other bars & grills near El Bait Shop?
3 other bars & grills within a mile. The closest is Nothing Major, 0.4 mi away.
How much do bars & grills in Iowa cost?
Based on 13 menus with 551 priced items from bars & grills in Iowa, the median menu item costs $10.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.25 and $14.00.
