blu Prices in Des Moines, Iowa

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Hours

  • Hours may fluctuate. For detailed hours of operation, please contact the store directly.

Blu is the kind of store where you will take a look at it more when you pass by. The name is simple and the menu is not complicated. It is suitable for having a casual dinner with a friend or eating alone. Nothing fancy, but the things are made quite steadily.

Location

Menu prices may vary by location.

blu Menu

Appetizers & Salads

  • Tomato Soup

    $7.00

    melted fontina cheese croutons

  • Shrimp Pesto Flatbread

    $10.00

    fresh mozzarella, basil pesto and tomato

  • Spicy PEI Mussels

    $10.00

    tomatoes, onions, white wine, pepperoncini broth

  • Cobb Salad

    $11.00

    spinach, romaine, chicken, egg, avocado, blue cheese, bacon, red wine vinaigrette

  • Grilled Steak Salad

    $14.00

    watercress, mandarin oranges, crumbled blue cheese, grilled red onions

  • Seared Tuna Salad

    $14.00

    carrots, daikon, scallions, mint, ginger vinaigrette

  • Roasted Beet Salad

    $11.00

    watercress, fennel, mandarin oranges, almonds, goat cheese, lemon vinaigrette

  • Greek Spinach Salad

    $10.00

    cucumber, tomatoes, feta cheese, red onions, mint, red wine vinaigrette

  • Grilled Shrimp Salad

    $13.00

    mixed greens, avocado, tomato, maple balsamic dressing

Sandwiches & Entrees

  • Grilled Angus Burger

    $14.00

    8oz prime angus beef, bacon, cheddar cheese

  • Grilled Portabella Burger

    $13.00

    sliced tomato, lettuce, swiss cheese, crispy onions

  • Turkey Sliders

    $12.00

    baby spinach, tomato, cheddar cheese, side of sweet potato fries

  • Lobster Roll

    $17.00

    arugula, tomato, pancetta, chipotle aioli on brioche roll

  • Roast Beef & Cheddar

    $12.00

    grilled red onions, horseradish mayo on brioche

  • Grilled Chicken Baguette

    $11.00

    olive tapenade, fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil oil

  • Pressed Pesto Turkey

    $11.00

    turkey bacon, tomato, arugula, avocado on harvest multigrain

  • Grilled Vegetable Baguette

    $10.00

    herbed goat cheese spread, eggplant, zucchini, squash, red pepper

  • Corned Beef Reuben Swiss Cheese

    $12.00

    coleslaw, thousand island on marble rye

  • Falafel Wrap

    $10.00

    cucumber crème fraiche, romaine, tomato, olives

  • Pressed Ham And Cheese

    $10.00

    sharp cheddar, virginia ham, caramelized onions on brioche

  • Whole Wheat Penne Pasta

    $14.00

    chicken, broccoli, marinated tomatoes, pesto, parmesan

  • Fettuccine Pasta Spinach

    $13.00

    tomato, olives, feta cheese

  • Tofu And Shiitake

    $13.00

    stir-fry bok choy, scallions, carrots , brown rice, sandwiches and entrees

Kids Menu

  • Chicken Fingers

    $12.00

    served with french fries

  • Pasta

    $10.00

    choice of whole wheat penne, fettuccini or tricolor fusilli butter or marinara sauce

  • Cheese Pizza

    $10.00
  • Cheeseburger

    $12.00

    cheese, lettuce, tomato choice of french fries or greens

  • Turkey BLT

    $11.00

    turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato choice of french fries or greens

  • Ham And Cheese

    $10.00

    choice of multigrain or white bread served with french fries

  • Grilled Cheese

    $8.00

    choice of multigrain or white bread served with french fries

  • PB&J

    $8.00

    choice of multigrain or white bread served with a chocolate chip cookie

  • French Fries

    $6.00

Desserts

  • Raspberry Chocolate Mousse

    $6.00

    cake raspberry coulis

  • Sorbet Trio

    $5.00

    lemon, raspberry, mango

  • Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

    $5.00

    almond biscotti

  • Pumpkin Cheesecake

    $8.00

    ginger snap cookie crust, brown sugar

  • Belgium Chocolate Cake

    $9.00

    dark chocolate mousse, glaze, dutch cocoa

  • Kahlúa Tiramisu

    $9.00

    mascarpone cheese mousse, kahlúa, coffee syrup

  • Cinnamon Crème Brulee

    $9.00

    orange, almond biscotti, fresh berries

  • Raspberry Dark Chocolate

    $8.00

    raspberry puree, dark chocolate mousse

Appetizer

  • Grilled Zucchini Soup

    $9.00

    zucchini knots, pesto, mascarpone cheese, toasted pine nuts

  • Roasted Beet Soup

    $9.00

    candied ginger, crème fraiche

  • Coconut Mussels

    $14.00

    red curried coconut milk, carrots, scallions, cilantro

  • Smoked Mozzarella Sticks

    $11.00

    basil pesto, tomato crema

  • Polenta Fries

    $9.00

    truffled fonduta, chives

  • Flash-Fried Calamari

    $12.00

    lemon herb aioli

  • Seared Diver Scallops

    $16.00

    blanched peas, carrot puree, almond vinaigrette

  • Herb-Marinated Shrimp

    $14.00

    grilled romaine, pickled shallots, charred-tomato vinaigrette

  • Beef Carpaccio

    $17.00

    arugula, horseradish, raisins, capers, shaved parmesan

Salads

  • Mixed Greens Salad

    $10.00

    red grapes, english cucumbers, celery, olives, coriander-carrot vinaigrette

  • Caesar Salad

    $12.00

    fresh chopped romaine, shaved parmesan, anchovies, house-made croutons

  • Arugula And Radish Salad

    $13.00

    mandarin oranges, cucumber, toasted pine nuts, lemon shallot vinaigrette

  • Pear Spinach Salad

    $13.00

    toasted almonds, grilled red onion, champagne vinaigrette

  • Seared Yellow-Fin Tuna Salad

    $18.00

    carrots, daikon, scallion, crispy shallots, mint, ginger vinaigrette

  • Watercress-Endive Salad

    $13.00

    candied walnuts, bleu cheese, lemon juice, olive oil, gala apple

  • Classic Caesar Salad

    $0.00

    with anise croutons and imported white anchovies and parmesan cheese

  • Spinach Salad

    $0.00

    with grilled red onion, candied walnuts, bacon and red-onion vinaigrette

  • Tuna Nicoise Salad

    $0.00

    with green beans, capers, tomato, potatoes, egg, tuna, and caper dressing

  • Selections Of Grain Salad, Pasta Salad, Vegetable Salad And Legume Salad Are Offered Daily

    $0.00

Entrees

  • Pan Roasted Chicken Breast

    $26.00

    roasted artichoke risotto, spinach, truffle vinaigrette

  • Seared Gnocchi

    $23.00

    turnip puree, roasted pears, chives, aged balsamic, shaved parmesan

  • Three-Cheese Ravioli

    $23.00

    arugula, golden beets, asparagus, brown butter, chives

  • Vegetable Lasagna

    $22.00

    caramelized onions, ricotta, spinach, red pepper coulis, lemon mixed greens

  • Linguine And Littleneck Clams

    $24.00

    white wine, roasted tomato, garlic, parsley

  • Bacon Cheddar Burger

    $16.00

    80z prime angus beef. choice of mixed greens or french fries

  • Grilled Swordfish

    $27.00

    fingerling potato, olives, scallions, arugula, tomato-caper vinaigrette

  • Pan-Seared Salmon

    $26.00

    quinoa, sautéed swiss chard, citrus salsa verde

  • Pan Seared Trout

    $26.00

    creamy leeks, sautéed arugula, beets, horseradish vinaigrette

  • Lobster Club

    $28.00

    arugula, tomato, pancetta, chipotle aioli . choice of mixed greens or french fries

  • Bone In Lamb Loin Chops

    $30.00

    bulgur salad, glazed carrots, feta , tomato and mint gremolata

  • Roasted Duck Breast

    $32.00

    crispy polenta cakes, sautéed swiss chard, pear chutney

  • Seared Filet Mignon

    $35.00

    grilled asparagus, garlic mashed potato, mixed olive salsa

Appetizer Specials $7

  • Mondays

    $0.00

    skewers

  • Tuesdays

    $0.00

    tacos

  • Wednesdays

    $0.00

    sliders

  • Thursdays

    $0.00

    flatbread

  • Fridays

    $0.00

    cheese and crackers

Cocktails $12

  • Bol’D Cuban

    $0.00

    bols genever, lemon, ginger, mint a refreshing, energizing aperitif

  • Cupertino

    $0.00

    cognac, apple brandy, cinnamon, aromatics apples for the spirit sipper

  • Ga-Ga

    $0.00

    gin, tart cherry, cinnamon, twist of orange a revelation of seasonal flavors

  • Beetnik

    $0.00

    vodka, picked beet brine, dill the dirty martini drinker’s fall companion

  • Ginger Mojito

    $0.00

    rum, lime, ginger, mint settle your stomach, sip away your blues

  • Caipirinha

    $0.00

    cachaça, lime, sugar, peach bitters the national cocktail of brazil with a peach accent

  • La Poire

    $0.00

    grey goose pear, pear nectar a pear lover’s delight

  • Sangria

    $0.00

    red wine, acai liqueur, raspberry, pomegranate antioxidants do the work while you unwind

  • Blu Martini

    $0.00

    ultra-premium vodka, dry vermouth, bleu cheese olives a vodka standard with a tasty bite

  • The Flying Lady

    $0.00

    ron zapaca 23yr rum, apple brandy, cream, cinnamon, nutmeg simply the sports club’s finest sweet offering

Beers Imported

  • Amstel Light

    $5.00

    netherlands

  • Dos Equis

    $6.00

    mexico

  • Guinness

    $6.00

    ireland

  • Heineken

    $6.00

    netherlands

  • Peroni

    $5.00

    italy

  • Stella Artois

    $6.00

    belgium

Beers Domestic

  • Bud Light

    $3.50
  • Budweiser

    $4.00
  • Harpoon IPA

    $6.00
  • Otter Creek Pale Ale

    $6.00
  • Otter Creek Stovepipe Porter

    $6.00
  • Samuel Adams Light

    $5.00

Sandwiches

  • Oven Roasted Turkey

    $0.00

    with brie, apples, honey mustard and sprouts on baguette.

  • Roast Beef, Jalapeno Farmer's Cheese, Green Pepper, And Red Onion Slivers On Focaccia

    $0.00
  • Hummus Roll-Up

    $0.00

    with tomato, cucumber, feta, red onion slivers and tahini sauce on lavash.

  • Daily Selections Of Soup, Fish, Chicken And/Or Beef

    $0.00

Smoothies

  • Sports Club La

    $0.00

    banana, strawberry and orange juice with nonfat yogurt

  • Monkey See, Monkey Drink

    $0.00

    chocolate, banana, skim milk and peanut butter

  • Nutty Java Blast

    $0.00

    espresso ice cubes, nonfat milk, chocolate pts powder and cocoa

  • Verry Berry

    $0.00

    oj, white grape juicestrawberry puree, blueberry, raspberry, non-fat vanilla yogurt

  • Deep Blu Passion

    $0.00

    pineapple juice, pineapple, blueberry, banana, passion fruit, coco lopez

  • Mango Madness

    $0.00

    white grape juice, mango, non-fat vanilla yogurt

  • Orange Creamsicle

    $0.00

    orange juice, apricot, non-fat vanilla yogurt

  • Recovery

    $0.00

    soy milk, strawberry, blueberry, non-fat vanilla yogurt, chocolate protein

  • Tropical Delight

    $0.00

    pineapple juice, pineapple, strawberry puree, banana, mango, passion fruit, coco lopez

  • Chuck Special

    $0.00

    banana, ice, chocolate, choice of flavor protein scoops

  • Green Monster

    $0.00

    spinach, pineapple, pineapple juice, mango, vanilla protein

  • Pina Colada

    $0.00

    pineapple juice, pineapple, coco lopez, skim milk, banana

  • Our Boston Cafe Favorites

    $0.00

    homemade cookies, muffins, cakes, scones and pastries are offered daily