HoQ restaurant

HoQ restaurant Delicious, sustainable farm-to-table dining in the historic east village of Des Moines + chef crafted Welcome to HoQ Restaurant! Suman and Cynthia Hoque
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Experiemce delicious, sustainable farm-to-table dinning in the historic East Village of Des Moines. Our menu evolves almost daily and exists to showcase the finest of Iowa ingredients while supporting local farmers. We believe the best meals begin with the best ingredients. That's why approximately 90% of our ingredients come from local farms. We feature grass-fed beef and lamb, and pasture-raised

chicken and duck. All are raised without the use of hormones, antibiotics, steroids, or cages. Our butter and cream come from grass-fed cows and we use local organic or chemical-free produce. Our seafood is sustainably sourced from responsible fishing communities. The majority of our menu is gluten-free and we offer many unique vegetarian items. Our coffee is fair trade and locally roasted and our house liquors come from right here in Iowa. We strive to be sustainable by sourcing as much as we can locally, composting our organic waste, recycling, and purchasing whole animals. It's not the easiest or cheapest way to operate, but we think it's the right thing to do. We are passionate about creating healthy seasonal dishes with flavors from around the world. We've handpicked our suppliers and we're proud to serve their items in our restaurant. They're committed to what they do and we think you'll taste the difference.

New Weekly Feature: HoQ Lamb Wellington! 🐑 Puff pastry filled with braised lamb, local kale, Milton Creamery quark chees...
08/26/2026

New Weekly Feature: HoQ Lamb Wellington! 🐑 Puff pastry filled with braised lamb, local kale, Milton Creamery quark cheese. Served with tomato risotto 🍅 seasonal vegetables and HoQ steak sauce! 😋 We will only have this available for a limited time so make sure to try it before it’s gone! We’re open Tue-Thu 5-9pm & Fri-Sat 5-10pm. Reservations can be made online at hoqtable.com or by calling (515) 244-1213.

08/07/2026

Don’t miss our Restaurant Week menu this year, only available Aug 7-16. Our 3 course menu has options for everyone at just $55/person with optional add-ons available for cocktail 🍸 wine 🍷or non-alcoholic pairings😋 Book your table today at hoqtable.com

We’re looking for enthusiastic candidates to join our team! We currently have FOH/BOH positions open for the state fair ...
07/31/2026

We’re looking for enthusiastic candidates to join our team! We currently have FOH/BOH positions open for the state fair season with opportunities for full-time work! If you’re interested please email us at [email protected].

Fried Green Tomatoes served with local shrimp 🦐, Milton Creamery quark cheese, summer relish & herb oil 😋🌿 A refreshing ...
07/30/2026

Fried Green Tomatoes served with local shrimp 🦐, Milton Creamery quark cheese, summer relish & herb oil 😋🌿 A refreshing blend of basil, local tomatoes, tangy cheese & savory fresh shrimp make this new dish an obvious choice for your next visit!

2 weeks until the Iowa State Fair! We’re back this year & bringing another Top 11 New Fair Food! HoQ’s Crunchy Lamb Wrap...
07/29/2026

2 weeks until the Iowa State Fair! We’re back this year & bringing another Top 11 New Fair Food! HoQ’s Crunchy Lamb Wrap is made with local Iowa lamb, local kale & white cheddar, risotto, crème fraiche; wrapped in house-made naan; breaded then deep fried with a side of refreshing watermelon ranch! 😋🍉 Find us near the Grandstand & check out our other wraps!

HoQ signature beer now available for purchase in the restaurant! Grab a 4 pack of our michelada-style lager 🌶️🍻 for only...
07/25/2026

HoQ signature beer now available for purchase in the restaurant! Grab a 4 pack of our michelada-style lager 🌶️🍻 for only $12 or pair one with your meal 😋 Try it out at while supplies last! We’re open Tue-Thu 5-9pm & Fri-Sat 5-10pm. Make a reservation at hoqtable.com or by calling (515) 244-1213

We have 2 new seasonal drinks available made with local Iowa peaches! 🍑 Our Peach & Honey is a delicious warm weather si...
07/24/2026

We have 2 new seasonal drinks available made with local Iowa peaches! 🍑 Our Peach & Honey is a delicious warm weather sipper 🍯 with a blend of warm spices, honey, fresh peaches & lemon 🍋 We’ve also added a twist to our classic homemade lemonade with an addition of fresh peach puree! 😋 We’re open Tue-Thu 5-9pm & Fri-Sat 5-10pm; make a reservation online at hoqtable.com or call (515) 244-1213

Announcing our Restaurant Week menu! We’re partnering with Restaurant Week again this year & will be offering a 3-Course...
07/17/2026

Announcing our Restaurant Week menu! We’re partnering with Restaurant Week again this year & will be offering a 3-Course farm to table dinner for $55/person. Guests get their choice of starter & entree with our chef’s choice of dessert 😋 This menu will only be available during restaurant week from Aug 7-16 so make sure to secure your reservation now at hoqtable.com or by calling (515) 244-1213

Our new Weekly Feature has changed! We’re now serving a Breaded Chicken Skillet 🥘 it’s accompanied by roasted seasonal s...
07/16/2026

Our new Weekly Feature has changed! We’re now serving a Breaded Chicken Skillet 🥘 it’s accompanied by roasted seasonal squash, new local potatoes 🥔 house steak sauce & beurre blanc then drizzled with refreshing watermelon ranch 🍉! (Not GF, dairy free upon request) We’ll only have this menu item for a limited time so make sure to try it before it’s gone! We are open Tue-Thu 5-9pm & Fri-Sat 5-10pm; reservations can be made at www.hoqtable.com or just walk-in!

Only 3 more days until the greatest bike ride across Iowa! 🚴‍♀️🚴🚴‍♂️ We’ll have set ups along the route every day servin...
07/15/2026

Only 3 more days until the greatest bike ride across Iowa! 🚴‍♀️🚴🚴‍♂️ We’ll have set ups along the route every day serving our delicious breakfast wraps and local beer! 🍻🍳 Check out our stands for limited edition merch. Don’t want to wait in line? Preorder our wraps for an individual day or for the whole week at www.hoqwraps.com 😊 Have a great ride, we’ll see you there!

Address

303 E 5th Street
Des Moines, IA
50309

Opening Hours

Tuesday 5pm - 9pm
Wednesday 5pm - 9pm
Thursday 5pm - 9pm
Friday 5pm - 10pm
Saturday 5pm - 10pm

Telephone

+15152441213

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