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The Continental American Restaurant ·$$

Established in 2006, The Continental is a rustic jazz-themed restaurant and bar which specializes in serving crafted cocktails, mojitos, tapas, veggie burgers and tilapia. The menu includes tapas-style dishes such as chicken and chorizo skewers, red pepper bruschetta and seafood Brie En Croute. This wooden, dark lounge arouses warmth and comfort, especially when sipping on some of their one-of-a-kind mojitos. The bar is stocked with premium liquor and craft beer which helps customers to widen their drinking horizons. The Continental is the perfect watering hole for liquor snobs and foodies looking for a place that caters to their discerning tastes.

Website: continentaldsm.wixsite.com

Phone: (515) 528-2300

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  • Sat 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM

407 E 5th St Des Moines, IA 50309 ·792.01 mi

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Amenities

  • Accessible

Reviews

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3.5 153 reviews
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Maryse H. 10/24/26

Staff really friendly. Mocktails excellent, mojitos recommended. Relax, nice music. Would come again

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Erin L. 12/17/24

Definitely a slow, cold night downtown, but that meant a nice night for us at The Continental. Bartender was attentive and fun. Our drinks were full of flavor and we shared the double smash...

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Dawn M. 08/22/24

The bartenders were super friendly and knowledgeable about the cocktails on the menu. It was a quiet Thursday afternoon so we had a great opportunity to chat with the service staff and owner....

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lizzie k. 02/20/26

Love the ambiance. Food is to die for, and service is excellent! I highly recommend it

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marcos y. 10/22/25

Perfect service also I loved the menu, The comfort and the service were very good, I recommend them.

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