Our side of the story…

We’re excited to open the doors at Judges on Court Avenue! Familiar dishes are given a creative twist—think shareable starters, hearty entrées, and modern comfort plates designed for gathering.

Our bar program features all house-made syrups, infusions, and fresh juices, highlighting cocktails that range from refreshing riffs on classics to bold, spirit-forward originals.

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A white statue of Lady Justice holding scales, placed on a wooden bookshelf with law books.
Several empty wine glasses with long stems arranged on a glass shelf in a display case. The case is illuminated from above, casting reflections on the glass surfaces.
Interior of a restaurant with dining tables and chairs, a decorative green divider, dark ceiling with paneling, and hanging light fixtures.
Close-up of a marble countertop in a bar or restaurant with dark teal cabinets and glassware behind the bar area.
Interior of a modern restaurant or cafe with a green ceiling, bar seating area, and decorative bookshelves on the right side. There are hanging light fixtures and a person working behind the bar.
A row of tables and brown chairs in a diner with green walls and decorative wall panels and lighting.
Interior of a restaurant or cafe with teal colored walls, wood tables, chairs, and a cushioned bench. There is a large white beaded mirror frame on the left and decorative lighting on the walls. The ceiling has a patterned design with multiple lights
Interior view of a restaurant or cafe with wooden chairs and tables, a bar area with bar stools, glasses, and a TV on the wall, with a marble floor and teal-colored woodwork.
Interior view of a stylish cafe or restaurant with a marble-topped counter, wooden chairs, green walls, and warm pendant lighting.
A bathroom with a double vanity with two square sinks, wall-mounted black faucets, and two mirrors. The wall behind the vanity is textured white, and the wall on the side is painted green. There are three pendant lights hanging from the ceiling. A tr
A bathroom with a dual sink vanity, featuring pink vessel sinks, gold fixtures, and a mirror with a wavy gold frame. The wall behind has a patterned tile and a white brick wall on the right. There are three globe pendant lights hanging from a pink pi
Interior of a bar or restaurant with a large oval mirror on a green wall, showing shelves with glasses, bar equipment, and a TV in the background. There is an exit sign on the wall and a brown chair in the foreground.

 

203 3rd Street in Des Moines’ Court Avenue District