The High Life Lounge Menu

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

    • Bacon Wrapped Tator Tots

      Tater tots and jalapenos wrapped in thick bacon, then fried and topped with cheddar and jack cheese. Served with ranch.
      $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

      Classic recipe deviled eggs. 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
  • High Life Classics

    • Beef Stroganoff

      A classic with tender beef, mushrooms and a creamy sauce with egg noodles. Served with one regular side and a roll.
      $13.99
    • Goulash

      Macaroni, tomatoes, hamburger and cheese served with one regular side and a roll.
      $12.99
    • Mom's Pot Roast

      Slow roasted beef, carrots, potatoes and gravy served with one regular side and a roll.
      $12.99
    • Liver & Onions

      The real deal grilled and served with two regular sides and a roll.
      $12.99
    • Chicken Pot Pie

      Puff pastry pie stuffed with chicken and vegetables smothered in gravy. No side included.
      $13.99
    • Meatloaf Dinner

      Homemade meatloaf topped with sauce and served with two regular sides and a roll.
      $13.99
    • Chicken Fingers Basket

      Fried chicken tenders on grilled Texas toast served with one regular side.
      $12.99
    • Macaroni And Cheese

      Homemade, topped with Parmesan and served with a roll. No side included.
      $11.99
    • Hot Beef

      Slow cooked roast beef on grilled Texas toast, topped with mashed potatoes and gravy. No side included.
      $13.99
    • Hot Turkey

      Slices of hand carved turkey on grilled Texas toast topped with mashed potatoes and gravy. No side included.
      $13.99
    • Poutine

      Brisket, cheese curds, French fries (or Tots!) covered in brown gravy.
      $13.99
  • Wings

    • Traditional Or Boneless

      One choice of Sauce: Buffalo (Mild or Hot) | High Life Tang Sauce | BBQ (Spicy or Sweet) | Mo'Rub BBQ Dry Rubbed | Thai Peanut | Siracha Bourbon
      $14.99
  • 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, bacon, 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
    • Taco Salad

      A large, crisp tortilla shell filled with fresh lettuce and your choice of meat, topped with tomatoes, green onions and cheese, served with homemade salsa and sour cream.
      $12.99
    • Soups

      Cup $4.99 | Bowl $6.99 • Homemade Chili | Chicken Corn Chowder (Contains Bacon)
      $4.99
  • Sandwiches

    • Italian Sausage

      Graziano’s sausage patty, grilled and topped with sautéed 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. Substitute Chicken for No Charge.
      $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
    • BLT

      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
    • Prime Rib Sandwich

      Sliced prime rib topped with carmelized onions and your choice of cheese: American, Cheddar, Swiss, Mozzarella, Hot Pepper, or Colby Jack. Served on a hoagie bun with a side of au jus.
      $14.99
    • Chicken Bacon & Cheese

      Grilled chicken 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 & Cheese

      America’s greatest lunch meat grilled and topped with fried egg and cheese on grilled Texas toast.
      $12.99
    • Fried Egg And Cheese

      Two fried eggs with American cheese served on grilled Texas toast • Add Bacon +$2.00
      $11.99
    • Hot Ham & Cheese

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

    • High Life Cheeseburger Basket

      1/4 lb. burger with American cheese, pickles and onions • Make it Double add +$4.00
      $8.99
    • 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 avocado, sliced red onion, and your choice of cheese served on a brioche bun.
      $12.99
    • Patty Melt

      Two 1/4 lb. patties served on marble rye with grilled onions and Swiss cheese.
      $13.99
    • Bacon Cheeseburger

      Two 1/4 lb. fresh beef patties topped with three strips of bacon and your choice of American, Swiss, cheddar, mozzarella, hot pepper cheese, or colby jack with pickles and onions.
      $14.99
    • 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

      1/4 lb. burger patty, 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
  • Broasted Chicken

    • Breast & Breast

      2 Piece
      $14.99
    • Breast & Wing

      2 Piece
      $12.99
    • Breast & Drum

      2 Piece
      $12.99
    • Breast & Thigh

      2 Piece
      $13.99
    • Thigh & Thigh

      2 Piece
      $12.99
    • Thigh & Drum

      2 Piece
      $12.99
  • 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
    • Market Street Tacos

      Two soft corn tortillas with onion, cilantro and choice of: Chorizo, Shredded Chicken or Steak. Garnished with lime wedges, radishes and served with black beans.
      $11.99
    • 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
    • El Bait Shop Nachos

      1/2 Order $10.99 | Regular $13.99 • Layers of tortilla chips with choice of meat covered with black beans, cheese, tomatoes, jalapenos and banana peppers. Served with salsa and sour cream on the side • Choose Shredded Chicken, Chorizo or Steak.
      $10.99
    • Quesadilla

      A flour tortilla stuffed, cheese, tomatoes, green chiles, onions and choice of Shredded Chicken, Chorizo or Steak. Served with a side of sour cream and salsa.
      $11.99
  • Sides

    • REGULAR 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
    • DELUXE SIDES:

    • 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
    • EXTRAS:

    • Guacamole

      Sm. $1.99 | Lg. $4.99
      $1.99
    • Cheese Sauce

      Sm. $1.99 | Lg. $3.99
      $1.99
    • Salsa

      Mild or Spicy
      $2.99
    • Tortilla Chips

      $2.99
  • Soft Drinks

    • Coke

      $2.99
    • Diet Coke

      $2.99
    • Sprite

      $2.99
    • Mr. Pibb

      $2.99
    • Mellow Yellow

      $2.99
    • Fanta Orange Soda

      $2.99
    • Lemonade

      $2.99
    • Iced Tea

      $2.99
    • Tang

      $2.25
    • Milk

      $2.25
    • Coffee

      $2.25
    • Red Bull

      Regular or Sugar Free
      $4.00
    • Millstream Sodas

      $2.00 refill
      $4.00
    • Root Beer

      $2.00 refill
      $4.00
    • Cream Soda

      $2.00 refill
      $4.00
    • Black Cherry

      Available at el Bait Shop Only
      $4.00

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