Opera Dining
Café Lobby Dining by Tangerine Food Company
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 Tangerine Food Company 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 28, July 5, 12 and 19.
Café Lobby Dining is $80 per person. Advance reservation and payment required. Call the DMMO Box Office at (515) 209-3257 for more info or purchase tickets online HERE.
The 2026 Menus
Tosca
Aperitif
Italian Spritz
Buffet
Garden Salad*
Tomato Basil Bruschetta*
Roasted Pork Loin*
Pub Chicken with Garlic, Gochugaru and Lemon Zest*
Gnocchi with Zesty Arrabiata Sauce
Roasted Baby Potatoes*
Mixed Season Vegetables*
Foccacia
Dessert
Panna Cotta with Passion Fruit Gelée*
*Menu items that are gluten free.
Of Mice and Men
Aperitif
Bourbon Spritz
Buffet
Garden Salad*
14 Hour Pork*
Chicken Fricassee with Mushroom Thyme Cream Sauce*
Garlic Roasted Mashed Potatoes*
Mixed Seasonal Vegetables*
Iowa Pasta Salad
Bread Display
Dessert
Cheesecake with Fresh Berries and Chantilly Cream
*Menu items that are gluten free.
King Roger
Aperitif
Vodka Spritz
Buffet
Heirloom Tomato Salad with Mozzarella*
Pasta Primavera
Flank Steak with Chimichurri*
Salmon Fillet with Salsa Verde*
Caponata with Seasonal Vegetables*
Focaccia
Dessert
Elderflower Cream Cake with Sesame Tuile, Strawberries and Strawberry Coulis
*Menu items that are gluten free.
À La Carte Dining
Create your own meal from an assortment of sandwiches, salads, and other goodies from local vendors including Savor the Rise and Thistle's Summit, 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.
