Buzzard Billy's

Buzzard Billy's is a cajun and creole restaurant Downtown Des Moines Des Moines located in United States.

8 / 10
241
ratings
  • Phone

    (515) 288-2520

  • Website

    buzzardbillys.com

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  • Type

    Cajun and Creole Restaurant

Address

615 3rd St Des Moines , IA 50309 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 65


Keywords:

armadillo eggs blackened catfish gumbo Rasta Pasta beer good for groups popcorn casual po' boys authentic gluten-free food beer cheese soup rum drinks spicy food concerts family-friendly crawfish jumbo shrimp outdoor seating gators
KJ Wall

If this is your first visit; I'd suggest the Cajun Combo: the Jambalaya is excellent, Gumbo is good, Catfish is the best way I've ever had it prepared, & the hush puppies are actually damn good!

Juice Magazine

Buzzard Billy’s serves an alligator platter, a large serving of fried alligator , hush puppies , fries and coleslaw or a smaller appetizer-sized serving of just the fried meat. Read more

Jessie Christensen

Amazing food here! One of my all time faves! Armadillo eggs , gator fingers , muffaletta , red beans and rice , seafood gumbo , blackened catfish , rasta pasta...all delectable and worth the wait!

Nathan Wright

The food doesn't disappoint and you won't leave hungry. The portions are huge! Family-friendly and ideal for groups catching a show or game at Wells Fargo arena . Service is no-frills.

Whitney Grindberg

Everything is good here. Boneless wings are amazing. I just wish they had a spicier sauce than buffalo. Hurricane rum drink is so good.

Drew Van Woert ????

The house beer is "Billy Beer " a nod to former President Carter's brother's beer from the 60's-70's. It's brewed by Leinenkugel's and is a tasty lager . It's the cactus pull at the bar !

Rob Currans den Hartog

Try the jambalaya . It's beyond compare to anything else in even the Twin Cities or Kansas City . The gator fingers are phenomenal. (Actually,it's alligator tail, but who cares?)

Michael Gee

The armadillo eggs are awesome, and it's one of the few places in town to get gator . The PoBoys are cheap and quick for lunch .

CASSIE SEMERAD

Rasta Pasta !! It's perfectly smoky & spicy . And they have abita purple haze on tap . All the makings for a grrreat night.

John Krogman

Good sandwiches and great beer selection . Great place before or after a concert .

Katy Serebryakova

Gator tails are delicious! Impressed that they were fresh & cooked perfectly this far away from the bayou!

Aaron & Melissa Stidfole

Pretty much everything and you've gotta try the bananas foster , mouth watering!

Geoffrey Krum

I work the line ... More than enough reason to eat your hearts out.... Buffalo buffalo burger soon to come. Keep asking for it...

Traci S

Blackened catfish and hush puppies are my favorites. Great beer selection too!

Stacy Masterson

Blackened catfish , beer cheese soup and hush puppies . Just do it, your mouth will thank you.

Kathy Ford

Food is great and they have a wonderful gluten free menu !

Miranda Awesome Sauce

Love the drinks, alligator bites, fries , service, prices.

Greg Swan

Free armadillo eggs if you tell them code word: chad wierson.

Drew Van Woert ????

I love this place but the Cajun food isn't anywhere near as authentic as Fat Tuesday's on SW 9th

Brian

Cajun nachos are amazing it was Enought for 2 people very good

Scott Peel

The Shrimp Po Boy yesterday was spectacular.... Today the Cajun Club....

Justin Carter

Very good if you like Cajun. I highly recommend.

Michael Tichy

Great food. The bartender Rob is amazing!

Corey Johnson

Try the Andouille Swiss Po' Boy - Heavily smoked sausage in honor of 4/20.

Chris Trotter

How quickly people forget...this was never the fastest restaurant . Good things come to those who wait!

C Harringa

Cody is an amazing server! Meals were all amazing.

Drew Van Woert ????

Say hi to Ticky for good luck

B Tonnies

Okay place , bartender was good, but other reviewers from years ago were correct , kitchen is very very slow. Like a slow Applebee's, with a fake creole touch . Try another joint instead then review.

Walt Pesch

Meh. Never seen red beans and rice where the beans were not mashed , and the server was surprised that they mash . The andouille sausage was good as was the hurricane. Way too much salt.

Eric Marshall

Bar Staff are assholes. We bring in legit 20 people on a Sunday and they're pricks.

Matt Fisher

Don't expect to watch UFC here...bartender said some lady threw a complete fit like a toddler about her kids having to see the sport of MMA on television . Place will never see my business again.

Jared Jablonski

Beer . Crappy beer .

Larry Bietz

#Jambalaya is awesome!

Lori Straight

Tasty Business --but decidedly disappointed in their lack of local beer choices .

Susan Appler

Cajun popcorn appetizer is awesome!

Darcy Luna

Amazing food and great service

OskarBluesMn

Crispin on tap and Honey Crisp in the bottle!

Trina Braafhart

Might want to check Wells Fargo Arena schedule before coming here. #packedhouse

Jodi Frye

On the 8th day, God created Armadillo Eggs !!!

Otis Khounlo

Definitely gotta try the Armadillo Eggs !!

Carl Hilton

Awesome wait staff . Armadillo eggs=great

Ty Adams

Seafood gumbo is great

Elizabeth Grace

Eric is the best bartender ever!

Vernon Delpesce

Red bean dip is incredible!

Drew Van Woert ????

@Eric M. I'd hate to see how bad they are to you if you brought 20 illegitimate people every night.

Peter Erickson

Crappy beer night (1.50 cans) starts in May on Thursdays.

Mark Hettinger

Armadillo eggs are amazing!!!

Drew Van Woert ????

Buffalo chili !

Steve S

Server and kitchen communication sucked, ordered an app and 10 minutes later our entrees, our entrees came first and the staff was shocked. There was 2 tables and we were at that the bar .

AJ Harrison

Gator fingers are very good!

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