Buzzard Billy's is a cajun and creole restaurant Downtown Des Moines Des Moines located in United States.
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 |
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!
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
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!
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.
Everything is good here. Boneless wings are amazing. I just wish they had a spicier sauce than buffalo. Hurricane rum drink is so good.
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 !
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?)
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 .
Rasta Pasta !! It's perfectly smoky & spicy . And they have abita purple haze on tap . All the makings for a grrreat night.
Good sandwiches and great beer selection . Great place before or after a concert .
Gator tails are delicious! Impressed that they were fresh & cooked perfectly this far away from the bayou!
Pretty much everything and you've gotta try the bananas foster , mouth watering!
I work the line ... More than enough reason to eat your hearts out.... Buffalo buffalo burger soon to come. Keep asking for it...
Blackened catfish and hush puppies are my favorites. Great beer selection too!
Blackened catfish , beer cheese soup and hush puppies . Just do it, your mouth will thank you.
Food is great and they have a wonderful gluten free menu !
Love the drinks, alligator bites, fries , service, prices.
Free armadillo eggs if you tell them code word: chad wierson.
I love this place but the Cajun food isn't anywhere near as authentic as Fat Tuesday's on SW 9th
Cajun nachos are amazing it was Enought for 2 people very good
The Shrimp Po Boy yesterday was spectacular.... Today the Cajun Club....
Very good if you like Cajun. I highly recommend.
Great food. The bartender Rob is amazing!
Try the Andouille Swiss Po' Boy - Heavily smoked sausage in honor of 4/20.
How quickly people forget...this was never the fastest restaurant . Good things come to those who wait!
Cody is an amazing server! Meals were all amazing.
Say hi to Ticky for good luck
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.
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.
Bar Staff are assholes. We bring in legit 20 people on a Sunday and they're pricks.
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.
Beer . Crappy beer .
#Jambalaya is awesome!
Tasty Business --but decidedly disappointed in their lack of local beer choices .
Cajun popcorn appetizer is awesome!
Amazing food and great service
Crispin on tap and Honey Crisp in the bottle!
Might want to check Wells Fargo Arena schedule before coming here. #packedhouse
On the 8th day, God created Armadillo Eggs !!!
Definitely gotta try the Armadillo Eggs !!
Awesome wait staff . Armadillo eggs=great
Seafood gumbo is great
Eric is the best bartender ever!
Red bean dip is incredible!
@Eric M. I'd hate to see how bad they are to you if you brought 20 illegitimate people every night.
Crappy beer night (1.50 cans) starts in May on Thursdays.
Armadillo eggs are amazing!!!
Buffalo chili !
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 .
Gator fingers are very good!
delicious, inexpensive. The fried catfish is to die for. kind of a hole in the wall but great because it is. - Kate Ann
My favorite thing is the fried cauliflower...I also love the croissant bun choice! - Rhiannon Helfer
Grilled medley, best of everything on your plate! - Kristin Sadell
I have only been to WFA once, for Super Bull, and I enjoyed the event and the arena. - John Hernandez
If your event seating incudes bleachers bring a seat cushion. Oh and don't forget the earplugs for intermission music. Otherwise have a good time! - DW Couch
Fabulous live music on Friday nights! Love the Sumpin Doo band from 5-7:30 - Your Downtown Gal