Burger spot located in a historic Dogtown building next to Drake University! 24 local craft beers on tap, lunch and dinner menu, student burger deal, cocktails, and rotating alcoholic slushies!
HAPPY HOUR:
Monday-Thursday
3-6pm
— 2 for $4 Crappy Cans
— $5 Slushies
Monday Special:
Burger Night
4p-close
$10 burger & fries
Tuesday Special:
Crappy Cans
2 for $4 Crappy Cans (High Life, Hamms, Grainbelt, Busch Light, PBR)
Based on 394 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery
Address:
2331 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
Phone: (515) 381-9088
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Hours
| Sunday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed
Holiday hours
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| Tuesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–10 PM |
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Reviews
Eric Doll
Lucky Horse is my new favorite burger joint. They don’t ask how you’d like the burger cooked…which I like. They cook them perfect every time. There are great options on the menu and their seasoned fries are amazing! Good local beer selection and amazing, courteous staff. Bummer they charge the 2.75% for credit card payments though.
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Mahlon White
Everything we ordered was top notch. The waiter was very pleasant and prompt. Our drinks never ran dry and he made sure to get all of our needs met. We ordered 3 burgers and a flat bread. Our sides were french fries and brussel sprouts. Both were amazing. I would definitely put this on your list to try if you haven’t been here before. You won’t be disappointed.
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Dave Corbett
This was our first time at Lucky Horse but will not be the last! Everything we tried was excellent and the service was great. I eat low-carb and really appreciated their “Burger on a salad” and option which lets you choose any of their burgers minus the bun on a salad.
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K.D. Mick
Rarely do I go to a place for the first time that I end up being super impressed. Lucky Horse Beer and Burger.
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Kirk Magill
We sat at the bar and had some beers and nachos. The service was great, and the gal behind the bar was super friendly and personable. They were busy and she took the time to chat with us. The nachos were also very delicious and made fresh with fresh ingredients. The location is fun and the restaurant was clean, warm and inviting. I would recommend it and will be coming back to try a full meal next time.
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Heather McGraw
This place is a gem! The atmosphere hits me a cross between industrial and rustic. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The bathrooms are clean and stocked. The food was fantastic. If you’re looking for a place to grab a bite definitely check this place out.
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Gregory Fallis
First visit, but it won’t be my last. A very nice place for lunch. The beer selection is very good. The BBQ bacon burger was excellent and the fries were perfect. The staff was friendly.
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Real Advantage Partners Real Estate Team
This is my husbands favorite- the hand breaded siracha chicken is awesome!
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Kyla Brunetti
The lucky horse was pretty good. The chicken burger we had was delicious and huge! A giant piece of chicken was on the burger! The sweet potato fries were awesome as well. The nachos were yummy!! Margarita
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Melinda Bianchi
Came in for the Monday $10 burger and beer special. There were two burger choices, a regular cheeseburger and a similar option with no tomatoes and thousand island dressing. Beer choices were a lot more plentiful, varying from sours to IPAs. Sat at the bar like I normally do and the bartender was super attentive but not overbearing. Food came out decently quick and was cooked to perfection. These are my favorite fries in the area. Always a joy to dine here. The ambience is always nice and laid back.
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