Opening hours
Open now · closes 12:00 AM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Local time in Des Moines: 8:41 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (515) 288-2520 to confirm.
Location & directions
101 4th StreetDes Moines, IA 50309
About Hessen Haus
Hessen Haus is a German restaurant located at 101 4th Street in Des Moines, Iowa. It is one of 377 places to eat and drink we list in Des Moines.
Hessen Haus is open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM. It stays open late, until 12:00 AM on most nights.
You can visit for dine-in.
Phone: (515) 288-2520.
Quick facts
- Category
- German Restaurant
- Address
- 101 4th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
- Phone
- (515) 288-2520
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for German restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
Typical prices for German restaurants across the US
Based on 40 menus with 2,094 priced items from German restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $11.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.50 and $18.99.
We don’t have Hessen Haus’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what German restaurants across the US typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Sauerkraut | 35% | $4.00 |
| Bratwurst | 28% | $10.00 |
| Sauerbraten | 28% | $26.99 |
| Wiener Schnitzel | 28% | $21.00 |
| Red Cabbage | 20% | $4.00 |
| Soup of the Day | 18% | $8.00 |
| Coffee | 18% | $3.00 |
| Hot Tea | 18% | $3.62 |
Calculated from 40 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Hessen Haus there are 59 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 114 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bars & Pubs (36), Cafes & Coffee (14), Mexican & Tex-Mex (7), and American (7).
25 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bars & PubsRevival House< 0.1 mi
- Japanese & SushiBlue Sushi Sake Grill< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeStarbucks< 0.1 mi
- VietnamesePho Real Kitchen & Bar0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexBernardo's Burritos0.1 mi
What to expect at a German restaurant
This group covers French bistros, German beer halls, Spanish tapas bars, Irish and British pubs serving food, and Eastern European kitchens from Poland, Ukraine, Russia and the Balkans. Many are family-run restaurants that keep alive the cooking of a particular immigrant community.
What to order
- Pierogi – Polish dumplings, boiled or fried
- Schnitzel or bratwurst – German classics
- Steak frites or onion soup – French bistro staples
- Tapas – a mix of small plates for sharing
Good to know
- Bistros and tapas bars are often busiest late in the evening.
- Ask about imported beers and wines matched to the food.
- Seasonal events such as Oktoberfest bring special menus.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Hessen Haus's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM.
Is Hessen Haus open on Sunday?
Yes, Hessen Haus is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM.
Where is Hessen Haus located?
Hessen Haus is located at 101 4th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309.
What is the phone number of Hessen Haus?
You can call Hessen Haus at (515) 288-2520.
Does Hessen Haus offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Hessen Haus. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is Hessen Haus open late?
Yes – Hessen Haus is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Hessen Haus?
There are 114 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Hessen Haus. Nearby options include Revival House (< 0.1 mi), Blue Sushi Sake Grill (< 0.1 mi), and Starbucks (< 0.1 mi).
How much do German restaurants across the US cost?
Based on 40 menus with 2,094 priced items from German restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $11.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.50 and $18.99.
Nearby places
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