| Fried chicken and sides | Half-price select bourbon and whiskey pours | Two breasts $21.99 | One thigh, two legs $16.99 | One breast, one thigh, one leg $22.99 |
Select whiskey and bourbon pours. Based on availability without notice.
West Des Moines
Guesthouse Tavern and Oyster
American · Burgers · Seafood
Patio seating · Check with the restaurant for availability.
9500 University Ave., West Des Moines, IA, 50266
Restaurant information: Verified Sep 13, 2026
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Today’s specials
| $12 Relish Tray | $10 Cheese Curds | $4 Oyster Supreme | $2 Shrimp Cocktail | $4 Chargrilled Oysters | $4 Oyster Rockefeller | $3 Raw Oysters | $10 Brussels sprouts | $10 Oyster Mushrooms | $2 Off Wisconsin Old Fashion | $2 Off Draft Wine | $6 Draft Beer |
Pull tab per item ordered
Other weekly specials
Wednesday
Famous Fried Walleye, choice of Regular or Salt & Vinegar Fries, House Tartar Sauce, Champagne Mignonette and $4 Iowa Gold Drafts.
Thursday
Spaghetti with Red Sauce & a Big 8oz Meatball served with Grilled Bread or Featured Weekly Pasta with Grilled Bread and choice of Garden or Caesar Salad.
Featured pasta varies.
Friday
| $12 Relish Tray | $10 Cheese Curds | $4 Oyster Supreme | $2 Shrimp Cocktail | $4 Chargrilled Oysters | $4 Oyster Rockefeller | $3 Raw Oysters | $10 Brussels sprouts | $10 Oyster Mushrooms | $2 Off Wisconsin Old Fashion | $2 Off Draft Wine | $6 Draft Beer |
8 oz Prime Sirloin ($31.99) or 12 oz Choice Ribeye ($41.99) with Guesthouse Potatoes and choice of Garden or Caesar Salad. Options: | 2 grilled jumbo shrimp +$6 | 2 crab-stuffed shrimp +$10 | 2 oz lobster meat +$12 | 2 mini crab cakes +$8 |
Purchase Walleye Sliders ($16.99), Northwoods Hot Walleye ($17.49) , Filet 'Oh Fish ($16.49) or our Famous Guesthouse Fish n' Chips ($20.99) & get a free pint of Barn Town Iowa Gold, Barn Town Neon Hazy, any Guesthouse Mocktail or 2 Jumbo Shrimp. Only available during lunch service.
Available only during lunch hours.
Saturday
12oz Prime Rib served with French Onion Au Jus, Creole Mustard, or Garlic-Horseradish Cream, Baked Potato, and choice of Garden or Caesar Salad.
Monday
| $12 Relish Tray | $10 Cheese Curds | $4 Oyster Supreme | $2 Shrimp Cocktail | $4 Chargrilled Oysters | $4 Oyster Rockefeller | $3 Raw Oysters | $10 Brussels sprouts | $10 Oyster Mushrooms | $2 Off Wisconsin Old Fashion | $2 Off Draft Wine | $6 Draft Beer |
Pull tab per item ordered
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