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Buzzard Billys

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Local(515) 280-6060

100 Court Ave
Des Moines, IA 50309

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Buzzard Billys
Local(515) 280-6060

100 Court Ave
Des Moines, IA 50309

http://WWW.BUZZARDBILLYS.COM

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Buzzard Billy's is a three star restaurant in Des Moines. The menu is cajun. This restaurant is very affordable.

User Reviews of Buzzard Billys

Yelp.com Review - by Amy B.

4.0 of 5 stars. BUZZARDS HAS A TEMPORARY HOME..... Hessen Haus is now accommodating a limited Buzzard Billy's menu. You can't get everything, but if you like the Armadillo eggs and Jambalaya, you should stop in. I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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The Food is not up to snuff

unless you are drinking late and need something tasteless and fried...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrea B.

5.0 of 5 stars. BUZZARD BILLY'S CLOSED!!!! This used to be my one of my favorite places to go downtown, but they were forced to close after the floods this spring. :(
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mia R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I go here periodically for the red beans and rice with Andouie or a special dish with eggplant and shrimp in a cream and cheese based sauce. Love the fried crawfish tails also.Decent selection of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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Worst service EVER!

This is the first review I have ever written, if that will tell you how bad the service was that I came back and searched to write a review asap. My table was seated right away, no wait... then the waiting and...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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Good Unique Food at good Price

Until reciently I would have given Buzzard Billy's a 5 star rating. The atmoshpere is ok, the service is ok, the prices are really good, and the food was fantastic. However, they have a new Kitchen Manager who...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Drew H.

3.0 of 5 stars. OK food, pretty fun atmosphere. They have just about the worst service though. I've been there multiple times, and every time things take forever. I used to think it was just because of the lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2006
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Call 'em first!

Buzzard Billy's is a great place to get food you can't find any where else in Des Moines. I would recommend, however, the next time you are craving their crunchy catfish or their heavenly hushpuppies that you...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2006
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Gator Fingers???

Buzzard Billy's serves up some of the best Cajjun/Creole fixin's!IIf you like hot and a bit spicy this is the place for you. All dishes can be made to order from hot to mild. Billy's serves American...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/18/2005
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Yum

Whenever I have out of town friends visiting Buzzard Billy's is always on our short list of places to eat. The food tends to be cajun style. Although in my opinion the food is Iowa cajun style - meaning not as...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/06/2005
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Surprising

Buzzard Billy's looks like a bar at first glance, but has amazing food. If you like authentic, spicy cajun - give it a try. There are even a few less-spicy dishes for the less adventurous. Reasonable prices,...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/30/2003
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Swoop down here

Great apps - order the Armadillo Eggs. We didn't have dinner but the apps we great with their Happy Hour specials. The menu looked good - we will be back.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/28/2002
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10Best

exposed woodwork and beams add to the cozy ambience of this downtown cafe. buzzard billyis is busy at lunch, and diners can enjoy their meal in booth or table settings. the menu is cajun and creole and...
10best.com - user review
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TripAdvisor

we went on a saturday night with two young children and had a great time. i had a tasty cajun style.....
tripadvisor.com - user review
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USRG

typical cajun offerings such as gumbo, jambalya, red beans and rice with or without andouie. less typical items such as a half eggplant filled with seafood, mild spices and an excellent cream based sauce. live...
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