Guesthouse Tavern + Oyster

Guesthouse Tavern + Oyster Northwoods Inspired - Midwestern hospitality.

Happy Hour Oysters are all day every day during Oystoberfest!!!Select raw oysters will be available at Happy Hour prices...
09/21/2026

Happy Hour Oysters are all day every day during Oystoberfest!!!

Select raw oysters will be available at Happy Hour prices with accompaniments of raw horseradish, Ch*****ne mignonette, house Bloody Mary mix, and a limited Märzen mignonette!

An elegant martini with a distinctly botanical edge 🍸 Four Season Tent layers basil, eucalyptus, and thyme with bright l...
09/20/2026

An elegant martini with a distinctly botanical edge 🍸 Four Season Tent layers basil, eucalyptus, and thyme with bright lemon for a cocktail that is fresh, fragrant, and only here for a limited time.

Friday night plans: Winefest Des Moines Grand Tasting. Come see the Guesthouse crew at Historic City Hall from 6 - 9 PM,...
09/18/2026

Friday night plans: Winefest Des Moines Grand Tasting.

Come see the Guesthouse crew at Historic City Hall from 6 - 9 PM, we’ll be shucking oysters and serving ch*****ne all evening long.

Fish Fry Friday always gets you something a little extra 🐟Choose Walleye Sliders, Northwoods Hot Walleye, Filet ‘Oh Fish...
09/18/2026

Fish Fry Friday always gets you something a little extra 🐟

Choose Walleye Sliders, Northwoods Hot Walleye, Filet ‘Oh Fish, or Famous Guesthouse Fish n’ Chips and we’ll add a complimentary Barn Town pint, Guesthouse Mocktail, or two Jumbo Shrimp.

Available September 19 through September 27, our latest Oyster Flight lineup pairs our Happy Hour Oysters with pours of ...
09/17/2026

Available September 19 through September 27, our latest Oyster Flight lineup pairs our Happy Hour Oysters with pours of Barn Town Brewing Oktoberfest, Hamm's, our house Bloody Mary mix and Foris Riesling.

Fall ingredients are finding their way into this week’s feature pasta. Penne tossed with butternut squash, sun-dried tom...
09/16/2026

Fall ingredients are finding their way into this week’s feature pasta. Penne tossed with butternut squash, sun-dried tomatoes, and lacinato kale in a New Mexican chile pepper cream sauce, then finished with Pecorino Romano and walnuts.

Rainy days are calling for something warm 🦪 Our Oyster Stew pairs freshly shucked oysters with a creamy base, onions, ce...
09/15/2026

Rainy days are calling for something warm 🦪 Our Oyster Stew pairs freshly shucked oysters with a creamy base, onions, celery, and chives for some Northwoods comfort in every spoonful. Available starting Saturday!

Oystoberfest wouldn’t be complete without these Fried Oysters!Buttermilk fried oysters with lemon and sauce gribiche.
09/14/2026

Oystoberfest wouldn’t be complete without these Fried Oysters!

Buttermilk fried oysters with lemon and sauce gribiche.

One week out and we’re already getting hungry 🦪 This Oyster Poutine features Fries, fresh cheese curds and beef short ri...
09/12/2026

One week out and we’re already getting hungry 🦪 This Oyster Poutine features Fries, fresh cheese curds and beef short rib smothered in BTB oktoberfest onion gravy and topped with buttermilk fried oysters.

Oystoberfest calls for a proper Märzen 🍺 Barn Town Brewing’s Oktoberfest will be pouring starting September 19, with its...
09/11/2026

Oystoberfest calls for a proper Märzen 🍺 Barn Town Brewing’s Oktoberfest will be pouring starting September 19, with its malty & toasty flavor also making its way into our Fest Oyster b**r onions and a special mignonette.

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

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