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La Fête du ChampagneCode: PEARL
Modern American Fine Dining With French Techniques
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CuisineAmerican
Price$100–150per person
Dress CodeSmart Casual

Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence

Our verdict

Wine Spectator 2026 Best of Award of Excellence winner. Cuisine: American. Wine strengths: California, France, Bordeaux.

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Oak Park restaurant in Des Moines, United States

The menu

What to order

  • Cherry-bacon glazed Iowa pork chop
  • Carrot Wellington
  • Caviar services (including caviar cone)
  • Pan-roasted halibut
  • Potato gnocchi
  • $100 Banana Split
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About

Wine Spectator 2026 Best of Award of Excellence winner. Cuisine: American. Wine strengths: California, France, Bordeaux.

The record

Recognition history

Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.

  1. Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence

    Wine Spectator

Oak Park

The wine

Oak Park holds the Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence, which Wine Spectator gives to lists of usually 350 or more selections.

Wine program
Deep wine list
Wine Spectator
Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence
  • Extensive wine list
  • Craft cocktails

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Details
Vibe
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
  • Romantic
  • Cozy
Best For
  • Special Occasion
  • Date Night
  • Business Dinner
  • Group Dining
  • Celebration
  • After Work
Experience
  • Design Destination
  • Standalone
  • Open Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Wine Cellar
Drink Program
  • Extensive Wine List
  • Craft Cocktails
Sourcing
  • Farm To Table
  • Local Sourcing
  • Sustainable Seafood
Views
  • Garden
Noise LevelConversational
CapacitySmall
Service StyleUpscale Casual
Meal PacingLeisurely
Visit details

Current opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
4:30–9:30 PM
Wednesday
4:30–9:30 PM
Thursday
4:30–9:30 PM
Friday
4:30–9:30 PM
Saturday
4:30–9:30 PM
Sunday
Closed

Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .

Fine-dining New American restaurant with French influences in a newly constructed Prairie-style inspired building, featuring dark wood and brick, light furnishings, and artful aesthetics that create an inviting yet refined, special-occasion atmosphere with attentive, polished service.