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Monday 3:30pm - 10pm Tuesday 3:30pm - 10pm Wednesday 3:30pm - 10pm Thursday 3:30pm - 10pm Friday 11am - 10pm Saturday 11am - 10pm Sunday 10am - 9pm

Guesthouse Tavern + Oyster

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Northwoods Inspired - Midwestern hospitality.

11/10/2026

Maple and scallops might be the perfect pairing you haven’t tried yet, which is exactly why you should!

Pan seared until golden, we placed these sea scallops into a maple cream alongside roasted cauliflower, toasted almonds and a bright lemon oil.

11/09/2026

Bring the crew over and enjoy happy hour ALL NIGHT LONG every single Monday!

11/08/2026

Moose on the Loose!

An autumnal twist on a creamy classic - we combined spice, vanilla, and cola together with a layer of molasses cream on top.
Available while supplies last.

11/07/2026

Our love of lobster continues with a new pasta for our fall menu 🦞

Lobster Mafaldine brings Maine lobster together with smoky bacon lardons, fresh tarragon, and lemon in a deeply savory lobster cream sauce.

11/06/2026

A cut this good deserves another spotlight, Ory Brother’s New York Strip is back for another weekend!

This time, we’re pairing it with rich maytag blue cheese sauce and crispy fried shallots. Served with choice of side.

11/05/2026

This week’s feature pasta is a twist on a fall classic. Our duck and pancetta bolognese is rich, savory and perfect for this time of year.

Ground duck, pancetta and sage slowly cooked into a rich sauce tossed with orecchiette pasta and finished with Pecorino Romano.

11/05/2026

We’re excited to share that we raised $7,140 in October for Breast Cancer Research!

A huge thank-you to everyone who contributed and helped make this possible. We’re so grateful for the opportunity to give back! 🦪

11/03/2026

With the changing of the seasons comes a change in our favorite dessert!

Our campfire pie has been a staff favorite since the beginning and we are excited to share this new flavor with you 🍐🥧

Bosc pears mix with rich vanilla beans for a cozy finish to your meal. Stop in and give the Vanilla Bean Pear Campfire Pie a try.

11/02/2026

Espresso after dinner or another cocktail? Get both.

Exotic, spicy chai meets bold espresso in this dirty chai martini, laced with coconut cream and vanilla in this week’s feature cocktail, Do the Chai Thing.

11/01/2026

A love letter to Thanksgiving leftovers tucked into a toasted, buttery roll. November's lobster roll is a holiday classic reimagined with a New England twist.

Gravy Train - Butter-poached Maine lobster tossed with garlic aioli, celery, pickled cranberries, fresh sage and Ritz crackers on a toasted New England style roll with a side of Guesthouse gravy.

Address

9500 University Avenue, #1118
West Des Moines, IA
50266

Opening Hours

Monday	3:30pm - 10pm
Tuesday	3:30pm - 10pm
Wednesday	3:30pm - 10pm
Thursday	3:30pm - 10pm
Friday	11am - 10pm
Saturday	11am - 10pm
Sunday	10am - 9pm

Telephone

+15159948378

Website

http://guesthousetavernoyster.com/

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