El Bait Shop Menu

200 SW 2nd St, Des Moines, IA 50309
  • APPETIZERS

    • BACON WRAPPED TATOR TOTS

      Tater tots and jalapeños wrapped in thick bacon, then fried and topped with cheddar and jack cheese. Served with ranc
      $9.99
    • BACON WRAPPED LITTLE SMOKIES

      Smokies wrapped in brown sugar and cayenne glazed bacon. Served with ranch dressing.
      $9.99
    • VELVET ELVIS DIP

      Secret recipe with spicy sausage, Velveeta, and Rotel. Served with fresh tortilla chips.
      $10.99
    • DEVILED EGGS

      The classic recipe deviled egg. Four per order.
      $5.49
    • FRIED CHEESE CURDS

      Wisconsin cheese curds battered, fried and served with ranch.
      $9.99
    • FRIED CHICKEN GIZZARDS

      A basket of seasoned gizzards breaded and fried.
      $8.99
    • FRIED PICKLES

      Five dill pickle spears battered, fried and served with ranch.
      $8.99
    • THIN-SLICED ONION RINGS

      A large basket of thin sliced yellow onion rings hand breaded and fried.
      $9.99
    • CHIPS AND SALSA

      Homemade Mild or Spicy Rojo
      $5.99
    • CHIPS AND CHEESE SAUCE

      $6.99
    • CHIPS AND GUACAMOLE

      $7.99
  • SALAD + SOUP

    • CLUB SALAD

      Lettuce mix, carrots, tomato, cucumber and red onion topped with grilled chicken, bacon, shredded cheese and croutons.
      $14.99
    • CHEF SALAD

      Lettuce mix, carrots, tomato, cucumber and red onion topped with ham, turkey, ba- con, hard boiled egg, shredded cheese and croutons.
      $14.99
    • DINNER SALAD

      Lettuce mix, carrots, tomato, cucumber and red onion topped with shredded cheese and croutons.
      $9.99
    • HOMEMADE CHILI

      $4.99
    • CHICKEN CORN CHOWDER

      (CONTAINS BACON)
      $4.99
  • SANDWICHES

    • ITALIAN SAUSAGE

      Graziano's sausage patty, grilled and topped with sauteed onions, peppers and mozzarella.
      $12.99
    • ITALIAN GRINDER

      Graziano's Italian ground sausage topped with banana peppers, marinara, and mozzarella. Served on a toasted hoagie bun.
      $12.99
    • PHILLY STYLE POT ROAST SANDWICH

      Tender pieces of slow cooked pot roast, grilled onions, red and green bell peppers and Swiss cheese served on a hoagie roll.
      $12.99
    • PIZZA BURGER

      Seasoned burger topped with cheese, coated with bread crumbs, fried and topped with pickles. Served with a side of marinara.
      $11.99
    • CLUB SANDWICH

      Hand carved turkey and ham with bacon, lettuce and tomato on grilled Texas toast.
      $12.99
    • B.L.T

      Three strips of bacon on grilled Texas toast with lettuce and tomato.
      $11.99
    • GRILLED CHEESE

      American, Swiss, mozzarella and cheddar cheese on grilled Texas toast.
      $9.99
    • CHICKEN BACON AND CHEESE

      Grilled breast topped with bacon and Swiss cheese
      $13.99
    • CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH

      Breaded chicken with lettuce, tomato, and onion served on a toasted bun.
      $12.99
    • PORK TENDERLOIN

      Extra large breaded pork cutlet, fried and topped with pickles
      $12.99
    • SPAM EGG AND CHEESE

      America's greatest lunch meat grilled and topped with fried egg and cheese on grilled Texas toast.
      $11.99
    • FRIED EGG AND CHEESE

      Two fried eggs with American cheese served on grilled Texas toast
      $11.99
    • HOT HAM AND CHEESE

      Hand sliced firebraised ham and Swiss cheese served on two pieces of grilled Texas toast.
      $12.99
  • BURGERS

    • RAREBIT BURGER

      Two 1/4 lb. beef patties served open faced, smothered with rarebit sauce and caramelized onions.
      $13.99
    • SOUTHWEST BLACK BEAN BURGER

      Seasoned black bean patty with guacamole and your choice of cheese, served on a brioche bun.
      $12.99
    • PATTY MELT

      Two 1/4 lb. patties served on Texas toast with grilled onions and Swiss cheese.
      $13.99
    • SPICY DIABLO BURGER

      Two 1/4 lb. burgers topped with grilled jalapeños, hot pepper cheese and spicy buffalo sauce.
      $13.99
    • THE HIGH LIFE MAN

      A 1/4 lb. burger, an Italian sausage patty, three strips of bacon, Swiss and American cheese, grilled onions and jalapeños, mayonnaise and BBQ sauce. Topped with a mini powdered donut.
      $15.99
  • EL BAIT SHOP FAVORITES

    • FISH TACOS

      Two soft shell flour tortillas filled with seasoned and sauteed tilapia filets topped with shredded cabbage, pineapple salsa and cilantro cream sauce. Served with black beans.
      $12.99
    • THE ORIGINAL PIZZA PUFF

      Italian sausage, mozzarella cheese, and home- style pizza sauce in a tasty puff. Two Original Pizza Puffs and one side.
      $9.99
  • SIDES

    • French Fries

      $2.99
    • Tater Tots

      $2.99
    • Mashed Potatoes & Gravy

      $2.99
    • Cottage Cheese

      $2.99
    • Cole Slaw

      $2.99
    • Potato Salad

      contains bacon
      $2.99
    • Corn

      $2.99
    • Green Beans

      $2.99
    • Baked Beans

      $2.99
    • Black Beans

      $2.99
    • Sweet Potato Tots

      $3.99
    • Onion Rings

      $3.99
    • Mac And Cheese

      $3.99
    • Chili Cheese Fries

      $3.99
    • Broccoli

      $3.99
    • Side Salad

      $3.99
    • Guacamole

      $1.99
    • Cheese Sauce

      $1.99
    • Tortilla Chips

      $2.99

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