Great food and service. Owner greats you at the table along with staff continually checking on you to make sure everything is good.

We arrived 15 minutes before opening and the line was down the side of the building. We waiting till people were inside and then got in line. Once inside, put in our name and headed to the bar for a cocktail. Got drinks and moved next door to their waiting lounge. We were told the wait would be 2-2.5 hours. It was closer to 3. Waiting lounge was nice, comfortable seats and lots of hungry people to chat with also had trivial pursuit, Uno, and battleship games to play. We were seated and the service was amazing. Water glass was never empty, seating was comfortable, wait staff was very friendly and attentive. App was the artichoke dip and it was phenomenal, followed by dinner salad with the house ranch dressing which was delicious. I ordered the 12oz New York New York with was a strip steak with a mushroom sauce over the top. Steak was a perfect rare, the sauce could make anything taste good, mashed potatoes and asparagus were also very good. She got the steak de burgo with mashed potatoes and asparagus. The de burgo sauce was wonderful. The steak was way too salty and was sent back and removed from the order. We will return for sure but will make sure to have a reservation next time.

We got to the restaurant before 5:0p to get in line. They told us that we would be seated around 7:15pm. We went to the waiting storefront to wait for a table. 7:15pm came and went and we didn't get seated until 8pm. I know what you are thinking how could we wait this long... it is always this way so if you want to eat there you have to endure the wait however this time it was just excessive. When we got seated the service was quick and stuff was dropped and they ran to the next table. The appetizer was artichoke dip was exceptional, the side salad was wonderful and the complimentary dessert was moist and flavorful! The main course was mixed. My partner got the NY NY strip, it was cooked perfectly and the mashed potato's and asparagus was wonderful. My steak deburgo which I might mention is a house speciality was In eatable. The steak was so salty it burned your mouth when you tried a bite and the potatoes were cold. I wanted to make sure it wasn't just me so I gave a piece to my partner and he thought it was also so so salty and not able to be eaten. I mentioned it to the server when she finally returned to ask if I wanted a to-box and I said oh no it was eatable. Then she asked if they could recook it or bring me something else. At this point I was just exhausted and declined. They took it off the bill which was kind. It was an off night at Simon's and that happens to everyone. It was just disappointing after waiting 3 hours and then to have a meal that I couldn't eat. A bummer for sure...

Went with my Wife & two friends. Arrived around 5 was told about 90 minutes. Not surprised it's a smaller space but 1000% worth it. We hung out in their lounge next door & got some drinks. The atmosphere was wonderful and you could smell the food coming through. Got our table sooner than expected. Waitress was friendly and top of everything. Had some slices of bread for the table. We also had the Spinach Artichoke dip as an appetizer which was perfect size for the four of us. I got the Steak Deburgo MR which came with mashed potatoes & asparagus. Steak was cooked wonderfully and cut quite easily. Potatoes and asparagus were fantastic as well. Wife got the fettuccini Alfredo. "Chicken was seasoned well and wasn't tough" exact quote. Waitress brought both parties a slice of cake at the end. I'm not much of a sweet tooth but the wife was pretty stoked and said it was quite moist. As a whole definitely worth the wait and would easily go back a second time. Just show up prior to 5PM if you are wanting to eat right away.

My husband and I went to Simon's for the first time & it did not disappoint! We ordered the Bruschetta, Seafood Bisque Soup, Beef Stroganoff, and Vodka Pasta w/ Grazianos and they were all amazing!! The service was also wonderful! I was beyond impressed with their efficiency. And of course, the Red Velvet cake for our dessert was delicious. We will definitely be back!

Simon's is just what everybody needs - a neighborhood gem. No fuss dining, simple straightforward good food, a crazy hospitable owner, and a lovely and cozy little atmosphere. Get there early, be prepared to wait outside (enjoy it, order a drink while you're waiting), and order a steak or pizza. Don't expect it to be a slow moving service. They're trying to get the people what they came for and move to the next table. It's worth it!

This has been in the Beaverdale neighborhood in different iterations since nineteen fifty four. It's current ownership has been there for fifteen years. I think it's a secret gem of Des Moines. Everyone is understaffed, so I always appreciate the service staff who are working. Remember they're busy because they're good. This restaurant still has that old time feel, it's a definite classic Italian neighborhood type vibe. Staff have always tried to make sure I am happy. It can be a busy place so depending on the time you may have to wait but they move.poeple through quickly without being intrusive. The owner has developed two waiting areas where you can have cocktails and talk to your friends while you're waiting.They're all in the same strip mall. They have excellent cocktails a nice wine list and a good beer list. I go every couple weeks with the right attitude of either going right at four thirty to wait and line to get in with the first group or to go later to get in with the second group around seven thirty. Car pooling is a good idea because parking can be limited so many people are coming. I've enjoyed appetizers like onion rings, mushrooms and Bruchetta main dishes like the lambchops, the scallops Different types of steaks including a steak de burgo, beef tenderloin, the fabulous portabella sauce they have lots of chicken dishes as well. Lots of fun Pasta too and they are i enjoy their lobster bisque! They also have great Italian sandwiches and pizzas for a family or group eating. The waiting is worth it and can be fun drinking relaxing and chatting,

Always delicious. We went to celebrate a birthday. The place was packed...it was a Saturday night. Waitress was great. She delivered great service even with the place being packed. I don't remember what our 4th ordered. I had the small steak de burgo, the bday boy had the new york new york steak, and one had the stroganoff. The person that ordered the stroganoff had originally wanted the scallops but they were out. We were told they are usually sold out by thurs. She reluctantly ordered the stroganoff....she declared she "won" aafter trying her dish. We all tried it. It was amazing. The meat was so tender. I might have to order it next time

Great food and outstanding service. Started with the mushroom dip with Crostini, baked artichoke dip and full order of onion rings. Then for mains mac n cheese add chicken, steak deburgo and Italian hoagie. Everything was seasoned really well and cooked perfect. 3rd time here and they get it right every single time.