Opening hours
Open now · closes 9:00 PM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Local time in Des Moines: 11:38 AM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (515) 518-4002 to confirm.
Location & directions
2607 Beaver AveDes Moines, IA 50310
About Basic Bird
Located at 2607 Beaver Ave in Des Moines, Iowa, Basic Bird is a restaurant. It's part of our guide to 377 restaurants, cafes and bars in Des Moines. Prices are affordable ($10–20 per person).
Basic Bird is open daily, 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
The menu we have on file lists 30 items across 9 sections, including BOTTLED SODA, KOREAN SODA, BONELESS CHICKEN, CAULIFLOWER, and WINGS. Listed prices range from $0.60 to $46.80, with a typical item around $11.70. Menu highlights include BLACK CHERRY, BANANA MILK, and 5 PIECE BONELESS MEAL.
You can visit for delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, quiet, and trendy, and it is a good fit for tourists and university students. The place is family friendly. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, comfort food, quick bite, and small plates.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. You can reach the team at (515) 518-4002.
Quick facts
- Category
- Restaurant · Korean, Chicken
- Address
- 2607 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
- Phone
- (515) 518-4002
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open daily, 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Menu
- 30 items · $0.60–$46.80
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Basic Bird’s weekday schedule with 9 other restaurants in Des Moines. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 9:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 9:30 PM).
In total it is open about 70 hours a week, 18 hours more than the local median of 52. 67% of restaurants in Des Moines open on Sundays, and Basic Bird is one of them.
Compared with 9 other restaurants in Des Moines that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for restaurants in Iowa
Based on 59 menus with 3,183 priced items from restaurants in Iowa, the median menu item costs $11.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.00 and $15.95.
At Basic Bird the median listed price is $11.70, close to the typical $11.00 for restaurants in Iowa.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Taco Salad | 22% | $11.18 |
| Side Salad | 20% | $4.88 |
| French Fries | 20% | $4.50 |
| Cottage Cheese | 20% | $4.15 |
| Chicken Strips | 19% | $8.47 |
| Grilled Cheese | 17% | $7.00 |
| Onion Rings | 17% | $8.47 |
| Reuben | 15% | $13.99 |
Calculated from 59 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Photos
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Comfort food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Tourists
- University students
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Basic Bird there are 10 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 14 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bars & Pubs (4), Pizza (3), American (1), and Cafes & Coffee (1).
Competition is light: 2 other restaurants are within a mile and 11 within three miles. The closest is Dinner Delights, < 0.1 mi away.
3 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- PizzaMichael's Pizza< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeGrounds For Celebration< 0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsDam Pub< 0.1 mi
- ItalianChristopher's0.2 mi
- AmericanMotley School Tavern0.5 mi
What to expect at a restaurant
General restaurants are places that do not fit neatly into a single cuisine: family restaurants, grills, bistros, eclectic kitchens and multi-cuisine menus. They are often local favorites that serve a bit of everything, from breakfast plates to steaks and seafood.
What to order
- House specialties – what regulars come back for
- Daily specials – often the freshest dishes
- Local dishes – anything named after the town or region
Good to know
- Check the latest hours before you go – independent restaurants change them more often.
- Weekend evenings are usually the busiest time.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard in the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Basic Bird's opening hours?
Open daily, 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Is Basic Bird open on Sunday?
Yes, Basic Bird is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Where is Basic Bird located?
Basic Bird is located at 2607 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310.
What is the phone number of Basic Bird?
You can call Basic Bird at (515) 518-4002.
Does Basic Bird offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Basic Bird offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Basic Bird?
The typical price range at Basic Bird is $10–20 per person. Menu prices range from $0.60 to $46.80.
Is Basic Bird wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Basic Bird good for kids?
Family-friendly details: good for kids.
Is Basic Bird open late?
No, Basic Bird usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Basic Bird?
There are 14 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Basic Bird. Nearby options include Michael's Pizza (< 0.1 mi), Grounds For Celebration (< 0.1 mi), and Dam Pub (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other restaurants near Basic Bird?
2 other restaurants within a mile. The closest is Dinner Delights, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do restaurants in Iowa cost?
Based on 59 menus with 3,183 priced items from restaurants in Iowa, the median menu item costs $11.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.00 and $15.95.
