Grimes

north suburb · 50111

Grimes is what happens when a Polk County farm town gets discovered by people fleeing Ankeny prices. The 50111 stretch along Highway 141 has added rooftops faster than restaurants, which means the dating geography is still finding itself: Mullets North, the Triangle, a brewery or two, and a lot of driving back to Johnston or downtown for anything past nine. The upside is real estate that still pencils for a first house and a population young enough to bother. The tradeoff is candor: you are early to a suburb that does not yet have a center, and your date will notice.

$54,354

median income

$1,251

median rent

The data

Grimes by the numbers

Median individual income in Grimes is about $54.4k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Grimes pays about $1,250 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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15 spots across Grimes

Grimes
Dining
Simon's
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 1,953
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
5800 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50322
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 1,953 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Simon's.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 9 PM
Tue5 to 9 PM
Wed5 to 9 PM
Thu5 to 9 PM
Fri5 to 10 PM
Sat5 to 10 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
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Grimes
Dining
Skip's
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 1,456
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
4000 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 1,456 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Skip's.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Grimes
Dining
Trostel's Greenbriar
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 1,048
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
5810 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA 50131
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 1,048 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Trostel's Greenbriar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 2 PM, 4:30 to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 2 PM, 4:30 to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 2 PM, 4:30 to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 2 PM, 4:30 to 9:30 PM
Sat4:30 to 9:30 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Grimes
Dining
Wasabi Johnston
Sushi restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 785
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
8481 Birchwood Ct, Johnston, IA 50131
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 785 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Wasabi Johnston.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9:30 PM
Tue11 AM to 9:30 PM
Wed11 AM to 9:30 PM
Thu11 AM to 9:30 PM
Fri11 AM to 10:30 PM
Sat11 AM to 10:30 PM
Sun11 AM to 9:30 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Grimes
Drinks
Tito's Lounge
Bar & grill★ 4.8 · 619
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
3916 NW Urbandale Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 619 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Tito's Lounge.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 11 PM
Tue11 AM to 11 PM
Wed11 AM to 11 PM
Thu11 AM to 11 PM
Fri11 AM to 12 AM
Sat10 AM to 12 AM
Sun10 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Takeout
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Grimes
Drinks
Pour Choices Neighborhood Bar
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 552
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
1895 SE Grimes Blvd #101, Grimes, IA 50111
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 552 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Pour Choices Neighborhood Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 11 PM
Sat10 AM to 11 PM
Sun10 AM to 4 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Grimes
Drinks
Stevie C's
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.5 · 494
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
204 SE Main St, Grimes, IA 50111
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 494 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Stevie C's.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 2 AM
Tue11 AM to 2 AM
Wed11 AM to 2 AM
Thu11 AM to 2 AM
Fri11 AM to 2 AM
Sat11 AM to 2 AM
Sun11 AM to 2 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups
Contact
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Grimes
Dining
Sol-Agave Restaurant | Mexican
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 353
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
721 E 1st St, Grimes, IA 50111
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 353 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Sol-Agave Restaurant | Mexican.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
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Grimes
Drinks
Uptown Bar & Grill
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.5 · 324
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
201 SE Main St, Grimes, IA 50111
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 324 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Uptown Bar & Grill.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 2 AM
Tue11 AM to 2 AM
Wed11 AM to 2 AM
Thu11 AM to 2 AM
Fri11 AM to 2 AM
Sat11 AM to 2 AM
Sun8 AM to 2 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
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Grimes
Activity
Climb Iowa - Grimes
Rock climbing gym★ 4.7 · 199
Wheelchair access
Find it
3605 SE Miehe Dr, Grimes, IA 50111
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 199 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Climb Iowa - Grimes.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat10 AM to 9 PM
Sun10 AM to 6 PM
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Grimes
Dining
European Taste
Ukrainian restaurant$$$$★ 4.9 · 88
Wheelchair access
Find it
250 SE Destination Dr Ste 600, Grimes, IA 50111
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 88 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at European Taste.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue7 AM to 4 PM
Wed7 AM to 4 PM
Thu7 AM to 4 PM
Fri7 AM to 4 PM
Sat8 AM to 4 PM
Sun8 AM to 4 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible seating
Contact
Call Maps
Grimes
Drinks
McDivot's Indoor Sports Pub
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 82
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
3390 SE Crossroads Dr Ste 100, Grimes, IA 50111
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 82 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at McDivot's Indoor Sports Pub.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue2 to 9 PM
Wed2 to 9 PM
Thu2 to 9:30 PM
Fri11 AM to 11 PM
Sat11 AM to 11 PM
Sun11 AM to 8:30 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Grimes
Drinks
The Ridgemont
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 81
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
7460 Hickman Rd, Windsor Heights, IA 50324
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 81 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Ridgemont.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 PM to 1 AM
Tue3 PM to 1 AM
Wed3 PM to 1 AM
Thu3 PM to 1 AM
Fri2 PM to 2 AM
Sat12 PM to 2 AM
Sun12 PM to 2 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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Grimes
Dining
Graze Craze Charcuterie Boards & Boxes
Caterer★ 4.9 · 50
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
3816 100th St, Urbandale, IA 50322
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 50 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Graze Craze Charcuterie Boards & Boxes.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 2 PM
Tue9 AM to 5 PM
Wed9 AM to 5 PM
Thu9 AM to 5 PM
Fri9 AM to 5 PM
Sat9 AM to 5 PM
Sun10 AM to 2 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Grimes
Drinks
Pally's Pub & Pizza
Sports bar$$$$★ 4.1 · 21
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
1101 E 1st St, Grimes, IA 50111
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.1★ from 21 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Pally's Pub & Pizza.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon1 PM to 12 AM
Tue1 PM to 12 AM
Wed1 PM to 12 AM
Thu1 PM to 12 AM
Fri1 PM to 2 AM
Sat11 AM to 2 AM
Sun11 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Maps

Grimes

Grimes by the numbers

Local date spots

Simon's

Skip's

Trostel's Greenbriar

Wasabi Johnston

Tito's Lounge

Pour Choices Neighborhood Bar

Stevie C's

Sol-Agave Restaurant | Mexican

Uptown Bar & Grill

Climb Iowa - Grimes

European Taste

McDivot's Indoor Sports Pub

The Ridgemont

Graze Craze Charcuterie Boards & Boxes

Pally's Pub & Pizza

Reach Grimes singles right where they plan dates.