Opera Dining
Café Lobby Dining by the Des Moines Embassy Club
Enhance your Des Moines Metro Opera experience by enjoying a delicious pre-show meal in our own gourmet restaurant conveniently located in the secluded air-conditioned comfort of the lobby of the Blank Performing Arts Center. The Des Moines Embassy Club team brings their special magic to the menus themed for evening performances of each opera. Please note: Café Lobby Dining will not be available for the matinee performances on June 29, July 6, 13 or 20.
Café Lobby Dining is $75 per person (includes glass of wine/beer). Advance reservation and payment required. Call the DMMO Box Office at (515) 209-3257 for more info.
The 2025 Menus
The Flying Dutchman
Aperitif
"Oh Captain"
Captain Morgan, Malibu, Lime Juice
1st Course
Deviled Egg
Smoked Trout on Potato
Gouda Toast
Buffet
Green Beans and Baby Carrots
Mixed Grains with Kale
Shrimp and Crab stuffed Sole with Choron Sauce
Carmelized Onion and Mushroom Sauce
7-Grain Bread and Butter
Carved: Smoked Sausage and Beef Tenderloin
Dessert
"Flying Dutch Bar" with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and Caramel Sauce
The Cunning Little Vixen
Aperitif
"Brandy Vixen"
Brandy, Lemon Juice, Sour Mix, Bitters
1st Course
Red Potato and Pea Salad
Black Forest Ham Pickle
Roast Garlic Cheese Toast
Buffet
Charred Asparagus and Forest Mushrooms
Potato Pancake and Fried Cabbage and Bacon
Almond Crusted Salmon with Dill Butter Sauce
Bread and Butter
Carved: Sirloin with Horseradish Sauce, Braised Mushroom Pork Loin
Dessert
Crepes with Vanilla Cream and Fresh Berries
The Rake's Progress
Aperitif
"Gin Fortune"
Beefeater, Lemon & Lime Juices, Bitters, Club Soda
1st Course
Ham and Arugula Tea Sandwich
Cucumber and Dill Salad
Smoked Salmon Blinis
Buffet
Roast Cauliflower, Carrots, Onions and Brussel Sprouts
Savery Mashed Potatoes
Potato Crusted Cod with Lobster Sauce
Yorkshire Pudding
Bread and Butter
Carved: Roast Brisket with Brown Sauce, Sausage Bangers
Dessert
Mixed Berry Trifle
À La Carte Dining
Create your own meal from an assortment of sandwiches, salads, and other goodies from local vendors including Nourished, Savor the Rise, Thistle's Summit, and Purveyor, and enjoy at any of our outdoor dining areas under the shade sails in the theatre gardens. We have curated a wide variety of options that include vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free items.
À La Carte Dining items will be available at the outdoor concessions beginning 2 hours before the performance. No pre-order or reservation is required.
