Roomy, laid-back eatery featuring food with Louisiana roots, TVs to catch the game & a deck.
Buzzard Billy’s is the place to go for casual full service dining for breakfast, lunch, and dinner We are the perfect spot to enjoy a night out or just to have drinks and catch a game. We offer an extensive menu sure to please everyone consisting of Cajun, Southern, and American inspired cuisine. We are located downtown Des Moines across from Wells Fargo Arena. We have banquet space available and accept reservations
4.4 – 3 reviews $$ • Restaurant
Menu
| Buzzard Billy’s menu | |
| All Day – Appetizers | |
| Gator Fingers Farm-raised alligator tail. Sliced into thin strips, hand breaded and deep-fried to a golden brown. Served with a creole honey mustard dipping sauce. |
$11.99 |
| Armadillo Eggs A south Texas specialty. Fresh bacon wrapped chicken tenders stuffed with sliced jalapeños and pepper jack cheese. Served with ranch or jalapeño ranch dressing. |
$12.99 |
| Fried Pickle Chips Thick crinkle-cut dill pickle chips hand breaded and fried. Served with ranch dressing. |
$9.99 |
| Monster-Ella Cheese Sticks Four huge hand sliced pieces of cheese, breaded in seasoned flour and buttermilk, served with marinara sauce. |
$12.99 |
| Cajun Nachos Freshly fried corn tortilla chips smothered in cheese sauce, topped with a spicy cajun sausage blend, mozzarella cheese, banana peppers and fresh pico de gallo. Served with salsa and sour cream. Substitute grilled or blackened chicken if you choose. |
$14.99 |
| The Big Fat Chicken Quesadilla No searching for the chicken in this one. Flour tortilla stuffed with juicy diced chicken breast meat, monterey jack and cheddar cheeses, onion, tomato and red bell pepper. Served with salsa and sour cream. |
$11.99 |
| Pulled Pork Nachos Freshly fried corn tortilla chips smothered with Jamaican cheese sauce, topped with slow roasted pulled pork, roasted corn, red peppers and black beans then drizzled with our Jamaican jerk bbq sauce and finished with melted cheddar jack cheese. Served with fresh mango salsa. |
$14.99 |
| Loaded Bacon Cheese Fries Crispy thin cut fries, smothered in monterey jack cheese sauce, crispy bacon, topped with melted cheddar, green onions and you guessed it – More Bacon!! Served with sour cream. |
$12.99 |
| Fried Cheese Curds Fresh Wisconsin cheese curds, hand battered and fried. Served with ranch. |
$10.99 |
| Poutine A taste of Canada in the bayou!! Crispy fries topped with real Wisconsin cheese curds, tasty pot roast and smothered in brown gravy. |
$13.99 |
| Catfish Strips Our famous catfish recipe cut into strips perfect for dipping and fried to a golden brown. Served with tartar sauce. |
$10.99 |
| Southwest Steak Nachos Fresh fried tortilla chips layered with Monterey Jack Cheese sauce, tasty ribeye steak, black beans, Southwest corn blend, Finished with melted Cheddar Jack Cheese and fresh Pico De Gallo. Served with Salsa and Sour Creme. |
$15.99 |
| Ranchers Poutine Crispy Fries loaded with Smoky BBQ burnt ends, crispy bacon, House BBQ sauce, and Melted Cheddar Jack cheese. Served with your choice of ranch or Jalapeno ranch. |
$14.99 |
| Shrimp Gabrielle Jumbo shrimp sauteed in a white wine butter sauce and a special New Orleans spice blend. Served with French bread. |
$14.99 |
| 4 Fried Shrimp 4 Jumbo Fried Shrimp |
$7.50 |
| Steak Quesadilla A giant flour tortilla loaded with Ribeye steak, bell pepper, onion, black beans, and Cheddar Jack cheese. Served with Salsa and sour creme. |
$14.99 |
| Pretzel Fries A large order of mini soft pretzel sticks. Served with cheese sauce and Pub style mustard. |
$9.99 |
| Shrimp Skewer 4 Jumbo Shrimp Blackened |
$7.50 |
| Add Bacon 2 Pc | $2.99 |
| Spinach Artichoke Dip Creamy Spinach Dip Made from scratch with four kids of cheese, artichokes and of course a touch of beer. Topped with Tomatoes and served with fried Garlic Naan chips |
$10.99 |
| All Day – Wings | |
| Traditional Bone-In Wings (10) Ten pieces. |
$17.99 |
| Breaded Boneless Wings Ten ounces. Tender and juicy boneless wings fried. |
$12.99 |
| All Day – Southern Classics | |
| Southern Fried Chicken and Biscuits Buttermilk biscuits topped with real mashed potatoes and hand breaded buttermilk marinated chicken tenderloins and smothered on our sausage gravy. Served with our Cajun creme corn. |
$16.99 |
| Southern Fried Chicken and Waffle Southern fried chicken the old fashioned way! Buttermilk marinated, fried crispy, and drizzled with honey. Served on a baked to order waffle with creole honey mustard, Maple syrup, Hot Sauce, and Creme Cheese glaze on the side. Served with a side of Cajun creme corn. |
$14.99 |
| Country Fried Pork Hand breaded with a little zip! A 1/2lb Pork cutlet breaded and fried to perfection and smothered in sausage gravy. Served with mashed potatoes, Cajun creme corn and a buttermilk biscuit. |
$16.99 |
| Country Fried Steak A massive 9oz Country fried steak smothered in our sausage gravy and served with mashed potatoes, cajun creme corn and a biscuit. |
$17.99 |
| All Day – Soups | |
| Seafood Gumbo A magnificent blend of gulf shrimp, crawfish tails, and andouille sausage, in a highly seasoned roux-based broth served over rice. |
$5.49 |
| Chicken & Sausage Gumbo Fresh chicken breast and andouille sausage gumbo served over rice. |
$4.99 |
| Burnt Ends Gumbo Our famous dark roux gumbo recipe with a bbq twist! We add slow roasted brisket pieces to give this masterpiece a hint of bbq flavor. |
$5.49 |
| Crab corn soup A creamy combination of crab meat, corn, green onions and Creole herbs and spices make up this delicious soup. |
$5.49 |
| All Day – Salads | |
| Tossed Garden Salad Fresh salad greens tossed with tomato, cucumber, red onion, cheese and croutons. Served with your choice of dressing. |
$6.99 |
| Side Caesar Salad Fresh romaine lettuce tossed in premium Caesar dressing and sprinkled with shredded Parmesan cheese and croutons. |
$7.49 |
| Gator Caesar Romaine lettuce tossed with a premium Caesar dressing then sprinkled with shredded Parmesan cheese, croutons and cornmeal breaded fried alligator. |
$14.99 |
| Blackened Chicken Caesar Romaine lettuce tossed with a premium Caesar dressing then sprinkled with Parmesan cheese and croutons. Topped with slices of juicy chicken breast perfectly blackened. |
$13.99 |
| Grilled Shrimp Caesar Romaine lettuce tossed with a premium Caesar dressing then sprinkled with shredded Parmesan cheese, croutons and lightly seasoned grilled shrimp. |
$14.99 |
| Brisket Salad Tender chunks of beef brisket grilled and glazed with bbq sauce and served over fresh salad greens with tomato, red onion, cucumber and cheddar and monterrey jack cheese. |
$14.99 |
| Fried Chicken Salad Three breaded chicken strips chopped and served on top of fresh salad greens with diced tomatoes, red onion, cucumbers, cheddar and monterrey jack cheeses with your choice of dressing. |
$13.99 |
| Blackened Chicken Salad Juicy slices of chicken breast that have been blackened using the traditional Louisiana cooking method. Served over fresh salad greens with tomato, red onion, cucumber and cheddar and monterrey jack cheeses with your choice of dressing. Grilled chicken can be substituted at no additional charge. |
$13.99 |
| Jamaican Jerk Salad Boneless Chicken breast Marinated and rubbed with an Authentic sweet and Fiery Jamaiacan jerk paste then grilled sliced and served on a bed of fresh salad greens with tomato, onion, cucumber and cheese. Served with your choice of dressing. |
$13.99 |
| All Day – Specialty Sandwiches | |
| Buffalo Chicken Ranch Grilled or fried chicken breast tossed in buffalo sauce, topped with jalapeño bacon, drizzled with jalapeño ranch and topped with swiss cheese on a fresh roll. |
$14.99 |
| Blackened Chicken “N” Cheese Boneless chicken breast, dipped in butter, seasoned and blackened, and topped with swiss cheese. Served on a fresh roll. |
$13.99 |
| Southwest Vegetarian Black Bean Burger A Blend of black beans, roasted corn and smoked peppers make up this patty. Topped with jalapeño muenster cheese, shredded lettuce, spicy aioli and fresh pico de gallo. Served with a side of sour cream. |
$12.99 |
| Creole Italian Grinder A Des Moines classic! Graziano’s Italian sausage blended with ground beef, bell peppers, onions and marinara in a sourdough hoagie with mozzarella cheese. |
$14.99 |
| Blackened Ribeye Steak Sandwich A tender and juicy rib eye blackened to your liking, served on toasted garlic Parmesan crusted sour dough roll. |
$22.99 |
| Western BBQ Chicken Our hand-breaded and fried or grilled chicken breast, painted with bbq sauce and topped with bacon and cheddar cheese. |
$14.99 |
| Jerk Pulled Pork Sandwich Tender pulled pork roasted with our house made jerk seasoning, finished with jerk bbq sauce on a bakery fresh roll, served with a coleslaw topping on the side. |
$12.99 |
| Garlic Parmesan Chicken A tender chicken breast grilled or fried tossed in our signature creamy roasted garlic Parmesan sauce and topped with bacon and melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses and served on a fresh roll. |
$15.99 |
| Cajun Club Shaved ham and Cajun turkey, swiss and American cheeses, jalapeño bacon, Cajun aioli, lettuce, tomato and onion on toasted jalapeño bread. |
$13.99 |
| Turkey Melt Spiced turkey breast, bacon and swiss cheese with a spicy Cajun aioli. Grilled on sourdough. |
$13.49 |
| Hand Breaded Pork Tenderloin Our take on the Iowa classic! Covers the bun and then some. |
$14.49 |
| Kickin’ Chicken Sandwich A tender chicken breast grilled or fried tossed in our signature bayou bourbon sauce and topped with jalapeño bacon and melted jalapeño muenster cheese. Served on a fresh roll. |
$15.99 |
| Smoked French Dip Thin Sliced Smoked roast beef, creamy horseradish sauce, and smoked Mozzarella cheese on a French Roll served with Herb AuJus and your choice of side. |
$15.99 |
| Popeye Chicken Sandwich Youll be strong to the finish if you eat your spinach! A Juicy chicken breast grilled or fried topped with our house spinach artichoke dip, melted Mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses served on a Brioche bun with your choice of side. |
$15.99 |
| Prime Philly Cheeseesteak Tender and Juicy thin sliced prime rib Piled high on a French loaf with Bell Pepper, Onion, and Mushroom, Melted Swiss American cheese. Served with our own Herb Au Jus and your Choice of side. |
$15.99 |
| Ranchers BBQ Melt Thin sliced smoked roast beef, Smoked cheddar cheese, house bbq sauce and crispy bacon on thick cut grilled Sourdough |
$14.99 |
| All Day – Burgers | |
| BBQ Cheddar Burger A half pound Angus beef patty, hand pattied fresh daily. Topped with smoked cheddar cheese, bacon and bbq sauce and served on a fresh roll. |
$15.49 |
| 3 Cheese Bacon Melt A half pound Angus beef patty on grilled sourdough with melted American, swiss and cheddar cheeses and thick cut apple wood smoked bacon, finished with caramelized onions and our spicy aioli. |
$16.49 |
| Quesadilla Burger Half pound Angus beef patty wrapped in a grilled tortilla stuffed with cheddar jack cheese, queso cheese, crunchy tortilla chips, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo and our house-made mexi-sauce. |
$15.99 |
| Bayou Triple Double Bacon Cheeseburger The biggest, baddest burger in the bayou!! Double 1/3 pound Angus beef patties, double bacon, double swiss and American cheese served on a bakery fresh roll. |
$17.99 |
| Billy Cheeseburger A half pound Angus beef patty charbroiled to perfection and topped with swiss and American cheeses served on a fresh roll. |
$14.99 |
| Billy Jr. A ⅓ pound Angus beef patty, hand pattied fresh daily, grilled and served on a fresh roll. |
$12.99 |
| Cajun Cowboy Burger A half pound Angus beef patty topped with bbq burnt ends, apple wood smoked bacon, melted smoked cheddar cheese and finished with a pile of fried onion ring straws and our special bbq aioli. |
$16.49 |
| Big “Over” Easy Burger A half pound Angus beef patty char grilled to perfection topped with ham, bacon, American and swiss cheeses, and you guessed it an egg over easy. Served on a bakery fresh roll. |
$16.49 |
| Ragin’ Cajun A half pound patty with a mixture of fresh ground andouille sausage and ground Angus beef. Charbroiled and topped with our award-winning jalapeño muenster cheese, jalapeño bacon and served on a bakery fresh roll. |
$16.49 |
| All Day – Po’boys | |
| Shrimp Po’boy Fresh shrimp hand breaded and fried. Served with our homemade rémoulade sauce. |
$15.99 |
| Oyster Po’boy Fresh oysters breaded in cornmeal and fried. Served with our homemade rémoulade sauce. |
$16.99 |
| Prime Rib Cheesesteak Po’boy Only the best. USDA choice Prime Rib, onions, red and green bell peppers, mushrooms and swiss cheese on a french roll. Served with our Herb AuJus and your choice of side. |
$15.99 |
| Ham & Swiss Po’boy Pit smoked ham topped with melted swiss cheese, served with mayo on the side. |
$12.99 |
| Blackened Catfish Po’boy Farm-raised catfish fillet, blackened to perfection and served with tartar on the side |
$14.99 |
| Fried Catfish Po’boy Farm-raised catfish filet, fried to a golden brown and served with tartar on the side. |
$14.99 |
| Gator Po’boy Our classic alligator tail meat, sliced thin, hand breaded in spicy corn meal and fried, dressed with creole honey mayo. |
$14.99 |
| Peace Maker Po’boy Can’t decide between shrimp and oysters? Here’s the perfect choice! Cornmeal breaded shrimp and oysters served with our homemade rémoulade sauce. |
$15.99 |
| Burnt Ends Po’boy Bbq meets the bayou! The slow smoked bbq delicacy piled on a french rolled topped with melted smoked cheddar cheese and crispy fried onion ring straws finished with lettuce, tomato, and pickle. |
$16.99 |
| All Day – Cajun Creole Dinners | |
| Red Beans & Rice with Andouille Sausage With this classic dish, we simmer red beans for hours in a special blend of herbs and spices, then serve them over rice with a spicy link of grilled andouille sausage and homemade hush puppies. |
$15.99 |
| Red Beans & Rice (No Meat) With this classic dish, we simmer red beans for hours in a special blend of herbs and spices, then serve them over rice with a spicy link of grilled andouille sausage and homemade hush puppies. |
$12.99 |
| Chicken Creole Juicy chicken breast meat sautéed in garlic and southern spices, then simmered with a creole sauce of tomatoes, onions, celery and bell pepper. Served around a mound of rice with bread. |
$17.99 |
| The Bayou Platter A great sampling from bayou country. One blackened chicken breast, a half order of red beans and rice, a cup of chicken and sausage gumbo and hush puppies. |
$18.99 |
| Shrimp Creole Gulf shrimp sautéed in garlic and southern spices, then simmered with a creole sauce of tomatoes, onions, celery and bell pepper. Served around a mound of rice with bread. |
$20.99 |
| The Cajun Combo It doesn’t get any more Cajun than this. One blackened catfish fillet, a half order of jambalaya, a cup of seafood gumbo and hush puppies. |
$18.99 |
| Jambalaya Our version of this classic Louisiana dish is a spicy blend of ham, chicken breast, andouille sausage, rice, tomatoes, celery and bell pepper. Served with bread. |
$15.99 |
| Seafood Jambalaya This is our own seafood version of the classic dish, combining sautéed shrimp and crawfish tails with rice, tomato, celery, onion, and bell pepper. Served with bread. |
$18.99 |
| Crawfish Étouffée The classic Louisiana dish. Crawfish tails sautéed with garlic, celery, onions and Cajun spices, then simmered in a spicy and buttery mahogany roux sauce. Served around a mound of rice with bread. |
$18.99 |
| Crawfish Platter A combination platter of crawfish étouffée and fried crawfish tails. Served with rice and hush puppies. Perfect for the crawfish lover! |
$22.99 |
| All Day – House Specialty Dinners | |
| Seafood Eggplant Pirogue Half an eggplant, hollowed out like a Cajun canoe known as a “pee-row”, hand breaded, fried, then filled with shrimp, crab meat blend, mushrooms, and green onions sautéed in a seasoned au gratin sauce. Served with rice and Cajun crème corn. |
$20.99 |
| Chicken Czarina Gulf shrimp, sliced mushrooms, and green onions sautéed in a creole style Parmesan cream sauce, ladled over a hand breaded, fried chicken breast. Served on top of rice with Cajun crème corn. |
$19.99 |
| Louisiana Purchase A culinary adventure through bayou country. Fried crawfish, fried alligator tail and fried oysters served with a quartet of sauces: creole honey mustard, cocktail sauce, rémoulade and tartar. Served with french fries, hush puppies and coleslaw. |
$27.99 |
| Crescent City Chicken Fried chicken breast topped with shrimp, crab meat blend, mushrooms, and green onions sautéed in a seasoned au gratin sauce. Served over fried potatoes with Cajun crème corn on the side. |
$20.99 |
| Alligator Grand Chenier Farm-raised alligator meat sautéed with mushrooms and green onions in a moderately spicy Cajun cream sauce. Served with rice. |
$20.99 |
| Chicken Tchoupitoulas Pronounced chop-a-TOO-lus and named for a Native Louisiana Indian Tribe. A fresh chicken breast seasoned with cajun spices and grilled. Served over fried potatoes, ham, mushrooms, and green onions, Topped of with a New Orleans Bearnaise sauce and served with a side of cajun creme corn. |
$20.99 |
| Shrimp Gabrielle DInner Shrimp sauteed in a white whine butter sauce with a special New Orleans seasoning blend. Served with Rice, cajun creme corn, and french bread. |
$20.99 |
| All Day – Fried Dinners | |
| Fried Catfish Dinner Two farm-raised fillets rolled in seasoned cornmeal and fried to a golden brown. Served with tartar sauce. Enough to satisfy the heartiest appetite. Substitute Tilapia if you like! |
$18.99 |
| Southern Fried Shrimp Dinner Large butterflied gulf shrimp hand-breaded in spicy corn meal and deep-fried to a golden brown. A southern favorite. Served with cocktail sauce. |
$20.99 |
| Fried Oyster Dinner Fresh oysters tossed in corn meal, breaded and fried, served with cocktail, tartar and rémoulade sauce. |
$20.99 |
| Fried Catfish Strips Dinner Strips of catfish breaded and fried using our signature recipe. Served with french fries, hush puppies, coleslaw, and tartar sauce. |
$15.99 |
| Fried Combo Platter Choose any three to complete this dinner! Catfish fillets, tilapia fillets, three large shrimp, three large oysters served with cocktail, tartar and rémoulade sauce. |
$22.99 |
| Fried Alligator Dinner Alligator tail strips hand breaded and fried to a golden brown. Served with a delicious creole honey mustard dipping sauce. |
$18.99 |
| Fried Chicken Tender Dinner Home-style chicken tenders served with your choice of ranch, bbq or honey mustard dipping sauce. |
$14.49 |
| All Day – Blackened & Grilled Specialties | |
| Blackened Catfish Two farm-raised fillets. One of the best fish for blackening. Most people don’t realize that catfish can be this good! |
$18.99 |
| Blackened Tilapia A white flaky fish, also known as St. Peter’s fish. A very mild taste sure to please all palates. Served with tartar sauce. |
$18.99 |
| Blackened Skewered Shrimp Eight gulf shrimp, peeled, skewered and blackened. Served with drawn butter and cocktail sauce. |
$20.99 |
| Grilled Shrimp Dinner Eight large shrimp, peeled, skewered, lightly seasoned and grilled. Served with drawn butter and cocktail sauce. |
$20.99 |
| Blackened Chicken Dinner One large chicken breast blackened, to lock in the juices. Simple and delicious. |
$15.99 |
| Angler’s Trio One catfish fillet, one tilapia fillet, and four large shrimp. A perfect sampling of our blackened seafood. Served with tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, and drawn butter. |
$22.99 |
| Blackened Fish & Chicken Combo One chicken breast and your choice of one catfish fillet or one tilapia fillet. |
$19.99 |
| Grilled Chicken Dinner One large chicken breast grilled just right. Don’t fix it if it ain’t broke. |
$15.99 |
| New Orleans Steak and Shrimp A 8oz Ribeye seasoned just right and cooked to your liking Topped with 4 Jumbo gulf shrimp, finished with a Bearnaise sauce and served with rice and cajun creme corn. |
$27.99 |
| All Day – Pasta | |
| Classic Fettuccine Alfredaux Fettuccine is tossed with the creole herbs and spices of our classic alfreadeaux sauce. Finished with fresh parsley and green onions. |
$12.99 |
| Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredeaux Succulent and tender gulf shrimp sautéed in creole herbs and spices to give the classic alfredo a flavorful twist that is like none you’ve ever tasted before. |
$15.99 |
| Crawfish Fettuccine Alfredeaux Tender crawfish tails sautéed in creole herbs and spices to give the classic alfredo a flavorful twist and create a rich golden Louisiana delicacy. |
$15.99 |
| Chicken Fettuccine Alfredeaux Chicken breast diced, and sautéed in creole herbs and spices to give the classic alfredo a flavor that is like none you’ve ever tasted before. |
$14.99 |
| Blackened Chicken Fettuccine Alfredeaux Fettuccine noodles tossed with our classic alfredeaux sauce blended with creole herbs and spices topped with a freshly blackened chicken breast. |
$14.99 |
| Brisket Mac & Cheese Shell pasta with a creamy homemade cheese sauce loaded with tender chunks of beef brisket. |
$18.99 |
| Mardi Gras Pasta A taste as sinful as the celebration it’s named for! Andouille sausage, chicken and ham sautéed in creole herbs and spices then blended with fettuccine noodles and our creamy alfredeaux sauce. |
$17.99 |
| Jambalaya Pasta Our classic jambalaya with ham, chicken and andouille sausage, tossed with fettuccine noodles instead of rice topped with mozzarella. A great spicy dish for any pasta lover. |
$17.99 |
| Cajun Mac & Cheese Macaroni and cheese with a Cajun twist! Fresh shell pasta in a delicious Cajun seasoned, creamy cheese sauce. |
$13.99 |
| Rasta Pasta A spicy sweet combination of fettuccine alfredeaux made with Caribbean spices and topped with slices of fiery Jamaican jerk chicken. A unique and spicy pasta dish. |
$16.99 |
| Texas Mac and Cheese Shell Pasta in our Homemade Cajun spiced cheese sauce with fresh Jalapeno peppers and topped with our famous Armadillo Eggs.(Armadillo Egg= Bacon Wrapped chicken stuffed with Jalapenos and Pepperjack Cheese) Served with a bread wedge. |
$18.99 |
| Bacon Cheeseburger Mac and Cheese Not your Mom’s Hamburger Helper! Shell Pasta in a Delicious Cheddar cheese sauce, loaded with ground beef and topped with crispy bacon and fried pickels. |
$18.99 |
| All Day – Family Packs | |
| Chicken Tenders Fam Home style chicken tenders served with your choice of sauce for dipping. French fries and hush puppies included. |
$49.00 |
| Fettuccini Alfredo Family Pack Our Famous Cajun spiced Alfredo sauce tossed with fresh Pasta. Add your favorite meat or shrimp only $10 more. Served with bread and family sized salad and your choice of dressing. Serves 6 or more. |
$49.99 |
| Jambalaya Family Pack A large pan of our Famous Jambalaya. Served with bread and a family size Salad with your choice of dressing. Upgrade to Seafood Jambalaya $10 more. Serves 6 or more. |
$49.99 |
| Cajun Mac and Cheese Family Pack A large pan of our homemade shells and cheese in a our own rich and creamy cajun spiced cheese sauce. Add your choice of Brisket, Bacon, Grilled Chicken, Andouille sausage, or Fried Chicken for $10 more. Meal served with bread and family sized salad with your choice of dressing. Serves 6 or more. |
$49.99 |
| All Day – Kids’ Grub | |
| Kid Butter Noodles Comes with bread. |
$5.99 |
| Kid Cheeseburger With side. |
$7.99 |
| Kid Cheese Quesadilla With side. |
$6.99 |
| Kid Mac & Cheese With bread. |
$6.99 |
| Kid Grilled Cheese With side. |
$6.99 |
| Kid Popcorn Shrimp With side. |
$7.99 |
| Kid Chicken Tenders With side. |
$7.99 |
| Kid Fried Gator With side. |
$8.99 |
| Catfish Strips With side. |
$7.99 |
| Gluten Free Mac & Cheese Gluten-Free Penne pasta in a creamy cheese sauce. |
$6.99 |
| Gluten Free Grilled Chicken Sandwich A big, juicy chicken breast grilled and served on gluten-free bread with pickles. |
$8.99 |
| Gluten Free Grilled Ham & Cheese Grilled ham and American cheese on grilled Gluten-Free bread. |
$7.99 |
| Gluten Free Cheeseburger A 1/3 lb. Angus Beef patty on gluten-free bread with pickles. |
$7.99 |
| Gluten Free Buttered Noodles Gluten-free Penne pasta topped in clarified butter and topped with shredded Parmesan cheese. |
$5.99 |
| All Day – Desserts | |
| Homemade Bread Pudding W/ Ice Cream Delicious bread pudding made in house. Served with Blue Bunny Vanilla Ice Cream. |
$5.99 |
| Apple Crisp W/ Ice Cream Apple crisp made in house served with a caramel drizzle and Blue Bunny Vanilla Ice Cream |
$5.99 |
| Lemon Berry Mascarpone Cake Lemon filled cake topped with blueberries, then finished with vanilla cake crumb and a dusting of powdered sugar. |
$5.99 |
| Turtle Cheesecake New York Style Cheesecake on a layer of fudge topped with caramel on a graham cracker crust |
$5.99 |
| Mini Donuts State Fair Style Fried to Order! A Dozen Mini donuts tossed in cinnamon sugar |
$5.99 |
| Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake Delicious Pumpkin CHeesecake topped with Caramel and Pralines. |
$5.99 |
| Reeses Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake Delicious Homemade Peanut Butter cheesecake with chunks of peanut butter cups. |
$5.99 |
| All Day – Drinks | |
| Monster Zero Ultra (white) | $3.00 |
| 20 oz Coke | $3.00 |
| AE Icy cold white milk | $3.00 |
| Red Bull | $3.00 |
| Fanta Orange | $3.00 |
| 20 oz Dasani Water | $3.00 |
| AE Icy cold chocolate milk | $3.00 |
| 20 oz Diet Coke | $3.00 |
| Montster Ultra Paradise (green) | $3.00 |
| 20 oz Lemonade | $3.00 |
| Sugar Free Red Bull | $3.00 |
| Monster Original | $3.00 |
| 20 oz Mello Yello | $3.00 |
| 20 oz Sprite | $3.00 |
| All Day – XTRAS | |
| Blackened Shrimp Skewer 4 Jumbo Blackened Shrimp |
$7.50 |
| Cheese Sauce Sm | $1.99 |
| Bread Wedge | $1.99 |
| Ranch | $0.99 |
| Fried Catfish Filet | $7.50 |
| Xtra Alfredo | $3.99 |
| Jalepeno Ranch | $0.99 |
| Andouille Sausage Link | $5.50 |
| Add Cheddar Cheese | $1.25 |
| Creole Honey Mustard | $0.99 |
| Extra Brisket | $7.50 |
| Add Bacon 2 pc | $2.99 |
| Side Fries | $5.99 |
| Add American Cheese | $1.25 |
| Grilled Chichen Breast | $6.50 |
| BBQ Sauce | $0.99 |
| Honey Mustard | $0.99 |
| 6 Hush Puppies Delicious Homemade and fried to order! |
$5.99 |
| All Day – XTRAS 2 | |
| 4 Fried Shrimp 4 Jumbo Fried Shrimp |
$7.50 |
| Side Beans and RIce | $5.99 |
| Fried Egg | $1.50 |
| All Day – Gluten Sensitive Salads | |
| GF Jamaican Jerk Chicken Salad Boneless chicken breast marinated in and rubbed with an authentic sweet and fiery Jamaican Jerk paste, then grilled, sliced, and served atop fresh salad greens with tomato, red onion, cucumber and Cheddar and Monterey jack cheese; recommended with our creamy Caribbean dressing. |
$13.99 |
| GF Tossed Garden Salad Fresh salad greens tossed with tomato, cucumber, red onion and cheese. Served with your choice of dressing. |
$6.49 |
| GF Blackened Chicken Salad Juicy slices of chicken breast that have been blackened using the traditional Louisiana cooking method. Served over fresh salad greens with tomato, red onion, cucumber and cheddar and Monterey jack cheese. Grilled chicken can be substituted at no additional charge. |
$13.99 |
| All Day – Gluten Sensative Pasta | |
| GF Small Blackened Chicken Fettuccine Alfredeaux Fettuccine noodles tossed with our classic Alfredeaux sauce blended with Creole herbs and spices topped with a freshly blackened chicken breast. |
$14.99 |
| GF Jambalaya Pasta Our classic Jambalaya with ham, chicken and Andouille sausage, tossed with fettuccine noodles instead of rice topped with mozzarella. A great spicy dish for any pasta lover. |
$17.99 |
| GF Cajun Mac & Cheese Macaroni and cheese with a Cajun twist! Gluten free Penne pasta in a delicious Cajun seasoned sauce. Add Chicken, Andouille sausage, brisket or bacon for $4 more. |
$14.99 |
| GF Small Classic Fettuccine Alfredeaux Fettuccine is tossed with the Creole herbs and spices of our classic Alfredeaux sauce. Finished with fresh parsley and green onions. |
$12.99 |
| GF Large Blackened Chicken Fettuccine Alfredeaux Fettuccine noodles tossed with our classic Alfredeaux sauce blended with Creole herbs and spices topped with a freshly blackened chicken breast. |
$18.99 |
| GF Small Chicken Fettuccine Alfredeaux Chicken breast diced and sauteed in Creole herbs and spices to give the classic Alfredo a flavor that is like nothing you’ve ever tasted before. |
$14.99 |
| GF Large Classic Fettuccine Alfredeaux Fettuccine is tossed with the Creole herbs and spices of our classic Alfredeaux sauce. Finished with fresh parsley and green onions. |
$14.99 |
| GF Rasta Pasta A spicy sweet combination of Fettuccine Alfredeaux made with Caribbean spices and topped with slices of fiery Jamaican Jerk Chicken. A very unique and spicy pasta dish. |
$17.99 |
| GF Large Chicken Fettuccine Alfredeaux Chicken breast diced and sauteed in Creole herbs and spices to give the classic Alfredo a flavor that is like nothing you’ve ever tasted before. |
$18.99 |
| GF Small Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredeaux Succulent and tender gulf shrimp sauteed in Creole herbs and spices to give the classic Alfredo a flavorful twist that is like none you’ve ever tasted before. |
$15.99 |
| GF Large Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredeaux Succulent and tender gulf shrimp sauteed in Creole herbs and spices to give the classic Alfredo a flavorful twist that is like none you’ve ever tasted before. |
$19.99 |
| GF Small Crawfish Fettuccine Alfredeaux Tender crawfish tails sauteed in Creole herbs and spices to give the classic Alfredo a flavorful twist and create a rich golden Louisiana delicacy. |
$15.99 |
| GF Mardi Gras Pasta A taste as sinful as the celebration it’s named for. Andouille sausage, chicken and ham sauteed in Creole herbs and spices then blended with Fettuccine noodles and our creamy Alfredeaux sauce. |
$17.99 |
| GF Large Crawfish Fettuccine Alfredeaux Tender crawfish tails sauteed in Creole herbs and spices to give the classic Alfredo a flavorful twist and create a rich golden Louisiana delicacy. |
$18.99 |
| All Day – Gluten Free Cajun Creole Dinners | |
| GF Jambalaya Our version of the classic Louisiana dish is a spicy blend of ham, chicken breast, andouille sausage, rice, tomatoes, celery, onion and bell pepper. |
$14.99 |
| GF Red Beans & Rice with Andouille Sausage With this classic dish, we simmer red beans for hours in a special blend of herbs and spices, then serve them over rice with a spicy link of grilled andouille sausage. |
$15.99 |
| GF Seafood Jambalaya This is our own seafood version of the classic dish, combining sauteed shrimp and crawfish tails with rice, tomato, celery, onion, and bell pepper. |
$17.99 |
| GF Chicken Creole Juicy chicken breast meat sauteed in garlic and Southern spices, then simmered with a Creole sauce of tomatoes, onions, celery, and bell peppers. |
$17.99 |
| GF Shrimp Creole Gulf shrimp sauteed in garlic and Southern Spices, then simmered with a Creole sauce of tomatoes, onions, celery, and bell pepper. Served around a mound of rice. |
$20.99 |
| All Day – Gluten Free Sandwiches | |
| Gluten Free Buffalo Chicken Ranch A grilled chicken breast topped in Buffalo sauce, topped with Jalepeno bacon, drizzled with Jalepeno ranch, and topped with Swiss cheese on a Gluten-free bun. |
$16.49 |
| Gluten Free Jerk Pulled Pork Sandwich Tender pulled pork roasted with our house made Jerk seasoning finished with Jerk BBQ sauce on a Gluten-free bun, served with a coleslaw topping on the side. |
$14.49 |
| Gluten Free Cheeseburger A 1/2 lb. Angus Beef, hand pattied daily, grilled and served on gluten-free bread. |
$15.99 |
| Gluten Free BBQ Cheddar Burger A 1/2 lb. Angus beef, hand pattied fresh daily. Topped with Cheddar cheese, bacon and BBQ sauce and served on gluten-free bread. |
$16.49 |
| Gluten Free Bourbon Street Bacon & Swiss Big juicy chicken breast, marinated using our own sweet and tangy recipe topped with bacon and Swiss cheese. Grilled and served on gluten-free bread. |
$15.49 |
| Gluten Free Turkey Melt Spiced turkey breast, bacon and Swiss cheese on grilled Gluten-Free bread with Cajun Aioli. |
$14.99 |
| Gluten Free Garlic Parmesan Chicken A tender grilled chicken breast tossed in our roasted garlic Parmesan sauce and topped with bacon and melted Mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Served on a Gluten-Free bun. |
$16.49 |
| All Day – Gluten Free Blackened & Grilled Specialties | |
| Gluten Free Grilled Chicken Dinner One large chicken breast charbroiled. |
$15.99 |
| Gluten Free Blackened Catfish Two farm raised filets. One of the best fish for blackening. Most folks don’t realize catfish can be this good! Served with tartar sauce. |
$18.99 |
| Gluten Free Angler’s Trio One catfish filet, one tilapia filet and four large shrimp. A perfect sampling of our seafood. |
$22.99 |
| Gluten Free Blackened Skewered Shrimp Gulf shrimp, peeled, skewered and blackened. Served with drawn butter and cocktail sauce. |
$20.99 |
| Gluten Free Blackened Fish & Chicken Combo One chicken breast and your choice of one catfish filet, one tilapia or four shrimp. Substitute 4 shrimp for $1 more. |
$19.99 |
| Gluten Free Grilled Shrimp Dinner Eight large shrimp, peeled, skewered, lightly seasoned and grilled. Served with drawn butter and cocktail sauce. |
$20.99 |
| Gluten Free Ribeye Dinner An 8 ounce USDA Choice Ribeye grilled to your liking. Served with Rice and cajun creme corn. |
$24.99 |
| Gluten Free Blackened Tilapia A white, flaky fish that is very mild, sure to please most palates. Served with tartar sauce. |
$18.99 |
| Gluten Free Blackened Chicken Dinner One large chicken breast charbroiled. |
$15.99 |
| Breakfast – Breakfast | |
| Billys Swamp Special Two eggs prepared your way, crispy hash browns or country-fried potatoes, with your choice of bacon, sausage patties, smoked ham, or Country-Fried Steak for an additional charge. With your choice of white, wheat, sourdough toast, or a buttermilk biscuit. |
$10.99 |
| Biscuits and Gravy Buttermilk biscuits covered with our creamy homemade sausage gravy. No searching for the sausage in our gravy! Served on Hash browns with 2 eggs for $3.99 more |
$9.99 |
| Breakfast Burrito A giant flour tortilla stuffed with pork sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs, Fried potatoes, Cheddar Jack, house queso, and fresh pico de gallo. Served with salsa and sour crème. Add Hash browns or country-fried potatoes for an additional charge. |
$9.99 |
| Southern Fried Chicken and Waffle Southern fried chicken the old fashioned way! Buttermilk marinated and fried crispy and drizzled with honey. Served on a Homemade Belgian waffle with Butter, Maple syrup, and Hot sauce on the side. |
$11.99 |
| Morning Catch A large fillet of our famous catfish prepared fried or blackened. Served with 2 eggs, choice of potato, and toast. |
$12.99 |
| The Iowan It doesn’t get any more Iowa than this. A full half-pound pork cutlet fried and smothered in sausage gravy Served with 3 eggs with your choice of potato and bread. |
$13.99 |
| Ultimate Loaded Hash browns Crispy Hash browns loaded with ham, bacon, sausage, bell pepper, onion, and Jalapeños topped with Melted Cheddar Jack cheese and 2 eggs. Smothered in gravy for an additional charge. Served with choice of bread. |
$10.99 |
| The Triple Stacker Po Boy Two fried eggs, Ham, Bacon, and sausage stuffed in a French loaf with melted Swiss and American Cheeses. Served with a side of Cajun Aioli. |
$10.99 |
| Breakfast Melt Your choice of Ham, Bacon, or Sausage, 2 fried eggs, Swiss and American cheeses on thick-cut grilled sourdough. Add potato for an additional charge. |
$8.99 |
| Chicken and Biscuits Buttermilk biscuits topped with Hand-breaded fried chicken tenders and smothered in country gravy. Add Potato for an additional charge. |
$12.99 |
| Breakfast Jambalaya Our breakfast version of the classic New Orleans Dish. A delicious blend of Ham, Andouille sausage, bell pepper, tomato, onion, celery, and rice in our signature Creole sauce. Topped with 2 eggs and Crispy bacon. |
$13.99 |
| Blackened Steak and eggs An 8oz Ribeye steak cooked with our famous blackening seasoning. Served with your choice of hash browns or country potatoes, 3 eggs and your choice of toast. |
$22.99 |
| Sausage Biscuit A sausage patty on a biscuit |
$4.99 |
| Fried Gator and Waffle The perfect combination of Sweet and Savory! Delicious Fried Alligator fingers fried to perfection and drizzled with honey. Served on a Delicious baked to order Belgian waffle. Served with Creole honey mustard butter, syrup, and hot sauce. |
$12.99 |
| South of the border Breakfast bowl All of your favorites served in an incredible edible bowl. A giant tortilla fried to order and filled with Chorizo sausage, fried potatoes or rice, scrambled eggs, black beans, southwest corn blend, cheddar jack cheese and pico de gallo. Served with sour creme, queso, and salsa. |
$12.99 |
| NOLA Classic 2 eggs any style served with potatoes, a 5oz Andouille sausage link, and your choice of toast. Add A skewer of Blackened shrimp add $5 |
$12.99 |
| Billy’s BLT No skimping on the bacon here! 6 strips of bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on your choice of toast. Add potato $2 more make it cajun version with Jalapeno bacon and cajun Aioli $1 more. |
$9.99 |
| Chorizo Super Swamper Burrito There is a new sheriff in town! Introducing the new Chorizo Super Swamper weighing in at nearly 2 pounds! This burrito is loaded with Chorizo Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, Cheddar Jack Cheese, Fried Potatoes, and Queso Cheese sauce. |
$11.99 |
| Meat egg and Cheese Muffin Sandwich One egg with your choice of Ham, Bacon or sausage on a grilled english muffin. Add choice of potato add $2 |
$5.99 |
| Country Fried Steak and eggs A delicious country fried steak topped with our sausage gravy served with 2 eggs and your choice of hash browns or country potatoes and toast. |
$14.99 |
| Breakfast – Omelet | |
| Meat and Cheese Omelet 3 egg omelets loaded with your choice of Ham, Bacon, or Sausage with your favorite cheese. American, Swiss, Cheddar, Cheddar Jack, Mozzarella, pepper jack, or House Queso Cheese sauce. Served with choice of potato and bread. Add veggies for an additional charge for each. Bell Pepper, onion, Tomatoes, mushrooms, Jalapeños, or tomatoes. |
$12.99 |
| Cheese omelets 3 egg omelets loaded with your choice of favorite cheese. American, Swiss, Cheddar, Cheddar Jack, Mozzarella, pepper jack, or House Queso Cheese sauce. Served with choice of potato and bread. Add veggies for an additional charge for each. Bell Pepper, onion, Tomatoes, mushrooms, Jalapeños, or tomatoes. |
$10.99 |
| The Works Omelet GIGANTIC 4 egg omelet loaded with everything but the kitchen sink. Ham, bacon and sausage, hash browns, bell pepper, onions, jalapeños, tomatoes, and melted cheddar jack cheese. Then smothered in Queso cheese. Served with potato and toast. |
$14.99 |
| Ranchers Omelet Beef brisket, grilled onion, red bell pepper, and Smoked cheddar cheese. Served with choice of potato and toast. |
$14.99 |
| Seafood Omelet Gulf shrimp, crab meat, green onion, and mozzarella cheese. Served with choice of potato and toast. |
$14.99 |
| Breakfast – Cover the Plate Pancakes | |
| Pancake Platter 1 of our famous cover the plate cakes served with your choice of breakfast meat and eggs. |
$10.99 |
| Jumbo Pancake Delicious Jumbo size made from scratch pancake served with butter and syrup. Add chocolate chips and blueberries if you like. |
$6.99 |
| Double Pancake Platter 2 of our giant cakes with your choice of breakfast meat, eggs, butter and syrup |
$14.99 |
| Breakfast – Skillet | |
| Everything Skillet Ham, bacon sausage, bell pepper, onion, and Jalapeños with Diced country potatoes served topped with 2 eggs and smothered in country gravy, served with choice of toast. |
$13.99 |
| Big Country Skillet A country-fried steak smothered in our delicious sausage gravy and served on top of fried country potatoes and topped with 2 eggs cooked how you like served with choice of toast. |
$13.99 |
| Cajun Skillet Andouille sausage, shrimp, diced potatoes, bell pepper, and onion sauteed in our cajun spice blend and topped with 2 eggs and smothered with your choice of Hollandaise, Sausage gravy, or House Queso. |
$14.99 |
| Breakfast – Eggs Benedict | |
| Classic Eggs Benedict Hard to beat the Classic! English Muffin, Canadian Bacon, eggs, and Hollandaise. Served with your choice of potato. |
$10.99 |
| Cajun Eggs Benedict Our Twist on the classic with Andouille sausage and a bit of Cajun spice. Served with your choice of potato. |
$12.99 |
| Cowboy Eggs Benedict Biscuits topped with sausage patties, scrambled eggs, and smothered in our sausage gravy. Served with choice of potato. |
$12.99 |
| Breakfast – French Toast | |
| French Toast Platter A Full order with your choice of ham, bacon, or sausage patties and 2 eggs cooked your way. |
$12.99 |
| French Toast no meat and eggs | $9.99 |
| Bananas Foster French toast Platter A full order of our French toast topped with our nearly world famous Banana Foster sauce. Served with your choice of meat and 2 eggs |
$13.99 |
| Banana Fosters French toast no meat and eggs | $10.99 |
| Breakfast – Nachos | |
| Breakfast Nachos Crispy tortilla chips layered with scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, and House Queso finished with melted Cheddar Jack cheese and fresh Pico de Gallo. Served with Salsa and sour crème. |
$12.99 |
| Breakfast – Roll | |
| Jumbo Cinnamon Roll Jumbo Cinnamon roll fresh-baked in-store with crème cheese frosting. |
$4.99 |
| Breakfast – Donuts | |
| Cinnamon Sugar Donuts A dozen mini donuts fried to order and tossed in cinnamon sugar. |
$6.99 |
| Breakfast – Kids Breakfast | |
| Kids Ham and Cheese Scramble w/toast |
$6.99 |
| Kids Pancake Pancake w/ bacon or sausage |
$6.99 |
| Billy Jr Breakfast Egg, potato, toast, bacon or sausage |
$6.99 |
| Kids French Toast 2 Pc French toast w/ bacon or sausage |
$6.99 |
| Kid Waffle | $6.99 |
| Breakfast – À la Carte | |
| Bacon (4pc) | $3.99 |
| Sausage Patty (2) | $3.99 |
| Ham slab | $3.99 |
| Egg (ea) | $1.49 |
| Hash Browns | $2.99 |
| Country Potatoes | $2.99 |
| French Fries | $2.99 |
| Belgian Waffle | $7.99 |
| Toast (2pc) White, Wheat, Sourdough. |
$2.99 |
| Biscuit | $1.99 |
| Jalapeno Bacon | $4.99 |
| Coke | $3.00 |
| Turkey Sausage | $3.49 |
| Breakfast – Drinks | |
| Dasani Water | $3.00 |
| Coke | $3.00 |
| Coffee | $2.99 |
| Mello Yello | $3.00 |
| Chocolate Milk | $3.00 |
| Red Bull | $3.00 |
| Fanta Orange | $3.00 |
| White Milk | $3.00 |
| Sprite | $3.00 |
| Sugar Free Red Bull | $3.00 |
| Breakfast – Tips for restaurant staff | |
| $5 Tip Restaurant Staff | $5.00 |
| $1 Tip Restaurant Staff | $1.00 |
| $2 Tip Restaurant Staff | $2.00 |
| $3 Tip Restaurant Staff | $3.00 |
| $10 Tip Restaurant Staff | $10.00 |
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Contact Buzzard Billy’s
Address: 615 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: (515) 244-2899
Website: http://www.buzzardbillys.com/
Hours
| Friday | 8AM–12AM |
| Saturday | 8AM–12AM |
| Sunday | 8AM–10PM |
| Monday | 8AM–10PM |
| Tuesday | 8AM–10PM |
| Wednesday | 8AM–10PM |
| Thursday | 8AM–10PM |
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