Opening hours
Closed · opens 11:00 AM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Local time in Des Moines: 4:15 AM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (515) 214-1831 to confirm.
Location & directions
6222 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
About Either/or
Either/or is a restaurant you'll find at 6222 Grand Ave in Des Moines, Iowa. Our Des Moines guide covers 377 food and drink spots, and this is one of them. Expect mid-range prices, around $20–30 per person.
Either/or is open 5 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (closed Wednesday and Thursday).
Either/or's menu features 58 dishes and drinks across 9 sections, including Appetizers, Salads & Soup, Sandwiches, Entreés, and Kids. Listed prices range from $0.50 to $28.00, with a typical item around $7.00. You will find options like Mexican Cheese Curds, Basic Salad (Full-Size), and Steak Bites De Burgo.
Service options include outdoor seating, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups, locals, and tourists. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and comfort food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (515) 214-1831 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Restaurant · American, Brunch
- Address
- 6222 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
- Phone
- (515) 214-1831
- Price range
- $20–30 per person
- Hours
- Open 5 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (closed Wednesday and Thursday)
- Menu
- 58 items · $0.50–$28.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Either/or’s weekday schedule with 9 other restaurants in Des Moines. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 9:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 9:30 PM).
In total it is open about 52 hours a week, 16 hours fewer than the local median of 68. 67% of restaurants in Des Moines open on Sundays, and Either/or is one of them.
Compared with 9 other restaurants in Des Moines that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for restaurants in Iowa
Based on 59 menus with 3,183 priced items from restaurants in Iowa, the median menu item costs $11.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.00 and $15.95.
At Either/or the median listed price is $7.00, lower than the typical $11.00 for restaurants in Iowa.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Taco Salad | 22% | $11.18 |
| Side Salad | 20% | $4.88 |
| French Fries | 20% | $4.50 |
| Cottage Cheese | 20% | $4.15 |
| Chicken Strips | 19% | $8.47 |
| Grilled Cheese | 17% | $7.00 |
| Onion Rings | 17% | $8.47 |
| Reuben | 15% | $13.99 |
Calculated from 59 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
From the business
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Live music
- Serves local specialty
- Sport
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy-hour drinks
- Healthy options
- Private dining room
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Locals
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Dogs allowed outside
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Either/or there are 12 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 32 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bars & Pubs (6), Bakeries & Desserts (4), Mexican & Tex-Mex (4), and Cafes & Coffee (2).
Competition is healthy: 5 other restaurants are within a mile and 13 within three miles. The closest is St. Kilda Collective, 0.7 mi away.
8 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bars & PubsPal Joey's< 0.1 mi
- PizzaPizza Hut< 0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodMcDonald's< 0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexViva Mexican Restaurant< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsDairy Queen0.2 mi
What to expect at a restaurant
General restaurants are places that do not fit neatly into a single cuisine: family restaurants, grills, bistros, eclectic kitchens and multi-cuisine menus. They are often local favorites that serve a bit of everything, from breakfast plates to steaks and seafood.
What to order
- House specialties – what regulars come back for
- Daily specials – often the freshest dishes
- Local dishes – anything named after the town or region
Good to know
- Check the latest hours before you go – independent restaurants change them more often.
- Weekend evenings are usually the busiest time.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard in the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Either/or's opening hours?
Open 5 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (closed Wednesday and Thursday). Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: Closed; Thursday: Closed; Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Is Either/or open on Sunday?
Yes, Either/or is open on Sundays: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Where is Either/or located?
Either/or is located at 6222 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312.
What is the phone number of Either/or?
You can call Either/or at (515) 214-1831.
Does Either/or offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Either/or, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Either/or?
The typical price range at Either/or is $20–30 per person. Menu prices range from $0.50 to $28.00.
Does Either/or take reservations?
Yes, Either/or accepts reservations.
Is Either/or wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Either/or open late?
No, Either/or usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Either/or?
There are 32 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Either/or. Nearby options include Pal Joey's (< 0.1 mi), Pizza Hut (< 0.1 mi), and McDonald's (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other restaurants near Either/or?
5 other restaurants within a mile. The closest is St. Kilda Collective, 0.7 mi away.
How much do restaurants in Iowa cost?
Based on 59 menus with 3,183 priced items from restaurants in Iowa, the median menu item costs $11.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.00 and $15.95.
