Enhance your Des Moines Metro Opera experience by enjoying our own gourmet restaurant conveniently located in the dining with DES MOINES METRO OPERA air-conditioned comfort of the lobby of the Blank Performing Arts Center. Michael LaValle, a well-known Des Moines chef, restaurateur and General Manager at the Des Moines Embassy Club, brings his very special magic to the menus themed for evening performances of each opera. Gateway Catering of the award-winning Gateway Market in Des Moines offers a delicious brunch menu prior to Sunday matinees. secluded

Dinners are $45/person and begin serving at 5:15 pm for evening performances. Brunches are $25/person and begin serving at 11:45 am for matinee performances.