Pleasant Hill

east suburb ia · 50327

Pleasant Hill sits east of Des Moines on the Skunk River, and the name is doing some heavy lifting. This is subdivision country -- newer builds, three-car garages, and the kind of cul-de-sac geometry that makes Tinder distance filters honest. Copper Creek Lake gives it a recreation hook, and the high school is a point of civic pride. The dating reality: it skews family-formed, with singles concentrated in the apartment complexes near Hubbell Avenue. First dates default to the Adventureland-adjacent chains or a drive into the East Village. Pleasant Hill is where Des Moines couples move when they want a yard, not where singles move to meet each other.

$43,585

median income

$1,226

median rent

The data

Pleasant Hill by the numbers

Median individual income in Pleasant Hill is about $43.6k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Pleasant Hill pays about $1,230 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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13 spots across Pleasant Hill

Pleasant Hill
Dining
Beef + Bourbon Chophouse
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 1,046
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
1015 Utica Rdg Pl, Bettendorf, IA 52722
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 1,046 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Beef + Bourbon Chophouse.
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue4 to 9 PM
Wed4 to 9 PM
Thu4 to 9 PM
Fri4 to 9 PM
Sat4 to 9 PM
Sun10 AM to 8 PM
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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Pleasant Hill
Dining
Cedar Ridge Distillery
Distillery★ 4.7 · 823
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
1441 Marak Rd NW, Swisher, IA 52338
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 823 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Cedar Ridge Distillery.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
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 9 PM
Sat11 AM to 5 PM
Sun9 AM to 5 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Pleasant Hill
Cafés
Over the Top Ice Cream
Ice cream shop★ 4.7 · 783
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
955 NE 56th St, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 783 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Over the Top Ice Cream.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 9 PM
Tue12 to 9 PM
Wed12 to 9 PM
Thu12 to 10 PM
Fri12 to 10 PM
Sat12 to 10 PM
Sun12 to 10 PM
Parking
On-site parking
Dining
Delivery · Drive-through · In-store pickup · In-store shopping · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
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Pleasant Hill
Cafés
Granny's Sweet Freeze
Ice cream shop★ 4.7 · 512
Find it
3417 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 512 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Granny's Sweet Freeze.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 10 PM
Tue12 to 10 PM
Wed12 to 10 PM
Thu12 to 10 PM
Fri12 to 10 PM
Sat12 to 10 PM
Sun1 to 10 PM
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Pleasant Hill
Drinks
The Hills Bar & Grill
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.5 · 412
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
4830 Maple Dr, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 412 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Hills Bar & Grill.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
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Pleasant Hill
Drinks
Toads Tavern
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 325
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
3002 State Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 325 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Toads Tavern.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 2 AM
Tue11 AM to 2 AM
Wed11 AM to 2 AM
Thu11 AM to 2 AM
Fri11 AM to 2 AM
Sat11 AM to 2 AM
Sun11 AM to 2 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Maps
Pleasant Hill
Drinks
Social - Eats & Crafts
Bar$$$$★ 4.3 · 305
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
655 NE 56th St, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 305 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Social - Eats & Crafts.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 to 10 PM
Tue3 to 10 PM
Wed3 to 10 PM
Thu3 to 10 PM
Fri3 to 11 PM
Sat12 to 11 PM
Sun12 to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Drive-through
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Pleasant Hill
Drinks
Victory Lap Pub & Grub
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.5 · 182
Good for groups
Find it
3801 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50317
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 182 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Victory Lap Pub & Grub.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 2 AM
Sat11 AM to 2 AM
Sun8 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Pleasant Hill
Dining
The Pizza Bar
Pizza restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 162
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
1225 Copper Creek Dr, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 162 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Pizza Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun12 to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
No-contact delivery · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Pleasant Hill
Drinks
Corked 101
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 114
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
514 Jefferson St, Burlington, IA 52601
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 114 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Corked 101.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 2 PM, 4 to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 2 PM, 4 to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 2 PM, 4 to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 12 AM
Sat2 PM to 12 AM
Sun12 to 5 PM
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Pleasant Hill
Drinks
The Contrary
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 87
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
503 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 87 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Contrary.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed4 PM to 12 AM
Thu4 PM to 12 AM
Fri4 PM to 2 AM
Sat4 PM to 2 AM
Sun4 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Maps
Pleasant Hill
Drinks
The Cork 50131
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 84
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
6205 Merle Hay Rd Ste 130, Johnston, IA 50131
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 84 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Cork 50131.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon2:30 to 9:30 PM
Tue2:30 to 9:30 PM
WedClosed
Thu2:30 to 9:30 PM
Fri2:30 to 11 PM
Sat12 to 11 PM
Sun12 to 6 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Pleasant Hill
Drinks
Swirl Wine Bar
Bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 29
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
4832 Forest Grove Dr, Bettendorf, IA 52722
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 29 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Swirl Wine Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue3 to 10 PM
Wed3 to 10 PM
Thu3 to 10 PM
Fri3 PM to 12 AM
Sat12 PM to 12 AM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps

Pleasant Hill

Pleasant Hill by the numbers

Local date spots

Beef + Bourbon Chophouse

Cedar Ridge Distillery

Over the Top Ice Cream

Granny's Sweet Freeze

The Hills Bar & Grill

Toads Tavern

Social - Eats & Crafts

Victory Lap Pub & Grub

The Pizza Bar

Corked 101

The Contrary

The Cork 50131

Swirl Wine Bar

Reach Pleasant Hill singles right where they plan dates.