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High Life Lounge / el Bait Shop

FOOD
DRINKS

Featured Items

  • Cheese Curds

    Wisconsin cheese curds battered, fried and served with ranch.

    $10.49
  • Fish Tacos

    Two soft shell flour tortillas filled with sautéed tilapia filets. Topped with shredded cabbage, pineapple salsa, and cilantro cream sauce. Served with beans and Mexican rice.

    $13.49
  • Chef Salad

    Lettuce mix, carrots, tomato, cucumber and red onion topped with ham, turkey, bacon, hard boiled egg, shredded cheese and croutons.

    $15.49

FOOD

Appetizers

  • Bacon Tots

    Our world famous tator tots and jalapeños wrapped in thick bacon, then fried and topped with cheddar & jack cheese. Served with ranch.

    $10.49
  • Cheese Curds

    Wisconsin cheese curds battered, fried and served with ranch.

    $10.49
  • Bacon Smokies

    Smokies wrapped in brown sugar and cayenne glazed bacon. Served with ranch.

    $10.49
  • Chicken Gizzards

    A basket of seasoned gizzards breaded and fried.

    $9.99
  • Chips & Guac

    $8.49
  • Chips & Queso

    $6.99
  • Chips & Salsa

    $5.99
  • Deviled Eggs

    Classic recipe deviled eggs. Four per order.

    $5.49
  • Fried Pickles

    Five dill pickle spears battered, fried and served with ranch.

    $9.49
  • Onion Rings App

    A large basket of thin sliced yellow onion rings hand breaded and fried.

    $9.99
  • Nachos

    Layers of tortilla chips with your choice of meat, black beans, cheese sauce, tomatoes, jalapeños and banana peppers. Served with salsa and sour cream on the side.

    $10.99
  • Quesadilla

    A flour tortilla stuffed with your choice of meat, cheese, tomatoes, green chiles and onions. Served with a side of sour cream and salsa.

    $12.99
  • Quesadilla - Cheese

    A flour tortilla stuffed with cheese. Served with a side of sour cream and salsa.

    $8.99
  • Velvet Elvis Dip

    Secret recipe with spicy sausage, Velveeta, and Rotel. Served with fresh tortilla chips.

    $10.99

Wings

  • Traditional

    $15.99
  • Boneless

    $14.99

Salads

  • Chef Salad

    Lettuce mix, carrots, tomato, cucumber and red onion topped with ham, turkey, bacon, hard boiled egg, shredded cheese and croutons.

    $15.49
  • Club Salad

    Lettuce mix, carrots, tomato, cucumber and red onion topped with grilled chicken, bacon, shredded cheese and croutons.

    $15.49
  • Dinner Salad

    Lettuce mix, carrots, tomato, cucumber and red onion topped with shredded cheese and croutons.

    $10.49
  • Side Salad

    Lettuce mix, carrots, tomato, cucumber, red onion and croutons.

    $3.99
  • 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.

    $13.99

Soups

  • Chicken Corn Chowder

  • Chili

Sandwiches

  • BBC

    Three strips of bacon topped with three strips of bacon with Swiss and American cheese. Served on grilled Texas toast.

    $13.99
  • Beef Philly

    $13.99
  • BLT

    Three strips of bacon on grilled Texas toast with lettuce and tomato.

    $12.49
  • Chicken Bacon & Cheese

    Grilled chicken breast topped with bacon and Swiss cheese.

    $13.99
  • Chicken Philly

    $13.99
  • Club Sandwich

    Hand carved turkey and ham with bacon, lettuce and tomato on grilled Texas toast.

    $13.49
  • Crispy Chicken Sandwich

    Breaded chicken with lettuce, tomato, and onion served on a toasted bun.

    $13.49
  • Fried Egg & Cheese

    Two fried eggs with American cheese served on grilled Texas toast. Add Bacon $2.

    $10.99
  • Grilled Cheese

    American, Swiss, mozzarella and cheddar cheese on grilled Texas toast.

    $9.99
  • Hot Ham & Cheese

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

    $12.99
  • Italian Grinder

    Graziano’s Italian ground sausage topped with banana peppers, marinara, and mozzarella. Served on a toasted hoagie bun.

    $13.49
  • Italian Sausage

    Graziano’s sausage patty, grilled and topped with sautéed onions, peppers and mozzarella.

    $13.49
  • Pizza Burger

    Seasoned burger topped with cheese, coated with bread crumbs, fried and topped with pickles. Served with a side of marinara.

    $11.99
  • 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.

    $15.49
  • Pork Tenderloin

    Extra large breaded pork cutlet, fried and topped with pickles.

    $13.49
  • Spam Egg & Cheese

    America’s greatest lunch meat grilled and topped with fried egg and cheese on grilled Texas toast.

    $11.99

Burgers

  • HL Cheeseburger Basket

    1/4 lb. burger with American cheese, pickles and onions.

    $8.99
  • HL Hamburger Basket

    1/4 lb. burger patty with pickles and onions.

    $7.99
  • HL Double Cheeseburger Basket

    Two 1/4 lb. burger patties with two slices of American cheese, pickles and onions.

    $11.99
  • 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.

    $15.49
  • HL Chili Cheeseburger

    $9.99
  • HL Chili Double Cheeseburger

    $12.99
  • 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.

    $16.49
  • Patty Melt

    Two 1/4 lb. patties served on marble rye with grilled onions and Swiss cheese.

    $14.49
  • Rarebit

    Two 1/4 lb. beef patties served open faced, smothered with rarebit sauce and caramelized onions.

    $14.99
  • Spicy Diablo

    Two 1/4 lb. burgers topped with grilled jalapeños, hot pepper cheese and spicy buffalo sauce.

    $14.49
  • Southwest Black Bean

    Seasoned black bean patty with avocado, sliced red onion, and your choice of cheese served on a brioche bun.

    $13.49

Broasted Chicken Dinner

House brined, breaded and cooked with a patented pressure-frying process that produces some of the best chicken you’ll ever have. Dinners include 2 sides and a roll. À la carte chicken pieces also available.
  • Breast & Breast

    $15.49
  • Breast & Thigh

    $14.49
  • Breast & Drum

    $13.49
  • Wing & Wing

    $12.49
  • Thigh & Thigh

    $13.49
  • Breast & Wing

    $13.49
  • Thigh & Wing

    $13.49
  • Drum & Drum

    $12.49
  • Drum & Wing

    $12.49
  • Breast

    $6.00
  • Thigh

    $5.00
  • Drum

    $4.00
  • Thigh & Drum

    $13.49
  • Wing

    $4.00

High Life Classic Entrees

House made mac and cheese, topped with parmesan and served with a roll.
  • Beef Stroganoff

    A classic with tender beef, mushrooms and a creamy sauce with egg noodles.

    $14.49
  • Goulash

    Hearty with macaroni noodles, hamburger, and tomato sauce topped with cheese.

    $13.49
  • Pot Roast

    Slow roasted beef, carrots, potatoes and gravy.

    $13.49
  • Liver & Onions

    $12.99
  • Chicken Pot Pie

    Puff pastry pie stuffed with chicken and vegetables smothered in gravy.

    $14.49
  • Meatloaf Dinner

    Homemade meatloaf topped with house sauce.

    $13.99
  • Chicken Fingers

    Three fried chicken tenders on grilled Texas toast.

    $12.99
  • Mac & Cheese Entree

    $11.99
  • Hot Beef

    Slow cooked roast beef on grilled Texas toast, topped with mashed potatoes and gravy.

    $13.99
  • Hot Turkey

    Slices of hand carved turkey on grilled Texas toast topped with mashed potatoes and gravy.

    $13.99
  • Poutine

    Brisket, cheese curds, french fries (or tots!) covered in brown gravy.

    $14.49
  • 2 Pizza Puff + Side

    The Original PIzza Puff! Italian sausage, mozzarella cheese, home-style pizza sauce in a tasty puff. Two Pizza puffs, 1 side.

    $10.99
  • 1 Pizza Puff

    $6.00

el Bait Shop Favorites

  • Fish Tacos

    Two soft shell flour tortillas filled with sautéed tilapia filets. Topped with shredded cabbage, pineapple salsa, and cilantro cream sauce. Served with beans and Mexican rice.

    $13.49
  • Market Street Tacos

    Two corn tortillas with onion, cilantro and choice of meat. Garnished with lime wedge and radishes and served with black beans.

    $12.99

Kids Menu

  • Kids Cheeseburger

    $6.99
  • Kids Grilled Cheese

    $6.99
  • Kids Chicken Strips

    $6.99
  • Kids Mac & Cheese

    $6.99
  • Kids Cheese Quesadilla

    $6.99
  • HL Kids Root Beer

    $1.00
  • BS Kids Root Beer

    $1.00
  • Kids Cream Soda

    $1.00

Sides

  • French Fries

    $2.99
  • Tator Tots

    $2.99
  • Baked Beans

    $2.99
  • Cole Slaw

    $2.99
  • Corn

    $2.99
  • Cottage Cheese

    $2.99
  • Green Beans

    $2.99
  • Mashed & Gravy

    $2.99
  • Potato Salad

    $2.99
  • Potato Chips

    $1.99
  • Chili Cheese Fries

    $3.99
  • Chili Cheese Tots

    $3.99
  • Onion Rings Side

    $3.99
  • Mac & Cheese Side

    $3.99
  • Sweet Potato Tots

    $3.99
  • Broccoli

    $3.99
  • Salad Side

    $3.99
  • Black Beans

    $2.99
  • Small SD Tortilla Chips

    $2.99

Specials

  • 5 Broasted Wings 1 Side

    $11.99
  • BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich

    $12.99
  • Buffalo Chicken Salad

    $11.99

DRINKS

TO GO Craft Bottles/Cans

  • _ Abomination Gingerbread Fog (TOGO)

    $8.00
  • _ Adventurous Adventure Begin Again (TOGO)

    $8.00
  • _ Adventurous Mexirito (TOGO)

    $8.00
  • _ Adventurous PB + Grape Jelly (TOGO)

    $9.00
  • _ Adventurous Pretty Persuasion (TOGO)

    $8.00
  • _ B. Nektar Punk Lemonade (TOGO)

    $8.00
  • _ B. Nektar Slice of Life (TOGO)

    $8.00
  • _ B. Nektar Strawberry Cream Delight (TOGO)

    $8.00
  • _ B. Nektar The Dude's Rug (TOGO)

    $8.00
  • _ Central Waters BB Stout (TOGO)

    $7.00
  • _ Dimensional Fiesta De Lime (TOGO)

    $7.00
  • _ Dimensional Mellow Astronaut (TOGO)

    $9.00
  • _ Dimensional Millions of Them (TOGO)

    $9.00
  • _ Dimensional Moater Boater (TOGO)

    $8.00
  • _ Dimensional Sneaky Snake (TOGO)

    $8.00
  • _ Dimensional Swig League Brew: Watermelon (TOGO)

    $8.00
  • _ Dimensional Wrist Action (TOGO)

    $8.00
  • _ Dimensional Your Mom Wears Sketchers (TOGO)

    $10.00
    OUT OF STOCK
  • _ Drekker Morning Ritual (TOGO)

    $8.00
  • _ Drekker SMOL Blue Raspberry (TOGO)

    $8.00
  • _ Drekker SMOL: P.O.G (TOGO)

    $7.00
  • _ Drekker Step Right Up (TOGO)

    $8.00
  • _ Drekker Swirlee Strawberry Cream (TOGO)

    $9.00
  • _ Evil Twin Most Popular Holiday Beer (TOGO)

    $8.00
  • _ Fair State What If Numbers Aren't Real (TOGO)

    $8.00
  • _ Fat Orange Cat Cat's Meow (TOGO)

    $8.00
  • _ Fat Orange Cat Crispy Cats (TOGO)

    $7.00
  • _ Fat Orange Cat Free Kittens Non-Alch (TOGO)

    $6.00
  • _ Fat Orange Cat I'm A Grown Ass Cat (TOGO)

    $10.00
  • _ Fat Orange Cat Summer Kittens (TOGO)

    $7.00
  • _ Fat Orange Cat Super Yellow Teenage Kittens (TOGO)

    $9.00
  • _ Fat Orange Cat Winter Warmer (TOGO)

    $8.00
  • _ Front Porch Thank You (TOGO)

    $7.00
  • _ Hedge Apple Cherry Ginger (TOGO)

    $7.00
  • _ Hoof Hearted Maxxx Profitz (TOGO)

    $8.00
  • _ Hop Butcher Dungenesse (TOGO)

    $9.00
  • _ Hop Butcher Hop Water (TOGO)

    $7.00
  • _ Hop Butcher Pink Citrus Hop Water (TOGO)

    $6.00
  • _ Hop Butcher Riwakamania (TOGO)

    $9.00
  • _ Little House Gingerbread Cookies (TOGO)

    $9.00
  • _ MIkerphone Miker Life (TOGO)

    $7.00
  • _ Mikerphone When You Say Wisonsin (TOGO)

    $8.00
  • _ Moonlight Entice (TOGO)

    $22.00
  • _ Moonlight Linger (TOGO)

    $22.00
  • _ Moonlight Smitten (TOGO)

    $22.00
  • _ More Dole Mansion (TOGO)

    $8.00
  • _ Odell Blackberry SIppin' (TOGO) (Copy)

    $6.00
  • _ Omnipollo Bianca Apricot Vanilla Almond Lassi Gose (TOGO)

    $19.00
  • _ Omnipollo Cherry Maple Pancake Lassi Gose (TOGO)

    $19.00
  • _ Phase 3 All Eclipse Pixel (TOGO)

    $8.00
  • _ Phase 3 Modern Deco (TOGO)

    $8.00
  • _ Pulpit Rock Church Salad (TOGO)

    $11.00
  • _ Pulpit Rock Rocktail Bees Knees (TOGO)

    $9.00
  • _ Pulpit Rock Rocktail Luther Lemonade (TOGO)

    $8.00
  • _ Pulpit Rock Rocktail Mojito (TOGO)

    $8.00
  • _ Pulpit Rock Sorta Snappy (CAN)

    $9.00
  • _ Pulpit Rock The Adgenda (TOGO)

    $9.00
  • _ Pulpit Rock The Muffin Man (TOGO)

    $11.00
  • _ Pulpit Rock Tingles V3 (TOGO)

    $9.00
  • _ Pulpit Rock Whatever (TOGO)

    $8.00
  • _ Põhjala Must Kuld Chai Latte (TOGO)

    $7.00
  • _ Põhjala Orange Gose (TOGO)

    $7.00
  • _ Põhjala Plum Barleywine (TOGO)

    $10.00
  • _ Scratch 131 (TOGO)

    $25.00
  • _ Skygazer Brambleberry Sour (TOGO)

    $8.00
  • _ Skygazer GoTos: Raspberry Peach (TOGO)

    $8.00
  • _ Skygazer Watercolors: Margarita (TOGO)

    $8.00
  • _ Timber Ales Daydreams at Dusk (TOGO)

    $7.00
  • _ Two Villains Never Die: Cara Cara/Peach (TOGO)

    $9.00
  • _ Untitled Art Non-Alch Orange Peel Wit (TOGO)

    $6.00
  • _ Untitled Art Seltzer Electric Lemonade (TOGO)

    $8.00
  • _ Untitled Art Seltzer: Blood Orange Pomegranate (TOGO)

    $8.00
  • _ Untitled Art Seltzer: Pineapple Mango (TOGO)

    $8.00
  • _ Untitled Art Selzer: Navel Orange Yuzu (TOGO)

    $8.00
  • _ Weldwerks Chronic Berry (TOGO)

    $9.00
  • _ Weldwerks Coconut Margarita (TOGO)

    $9.00
  • _ Weldwerks Itsy Bits (TOGO)

    $8.00
  • _ Weldwerks Key Lime Pie (TOGO)

    $9.00
  • _ Weldwerks Lazy River Boba (TOGO)

    $9.00
  • _ Weldwerks Orange Creamsicle (TOGO)

    $9.00
  • _ Weldwerks Watermelon Cucumber Hibiscus (TOGO)

    $9.00
  • __ N/A Athletic Lite (TOGO)

    $5.00
  • __ N/A Athletic Run Wild (TOGO)

    $5.00
  • __ N/A Boulevard Lemon Wheat (TOGO)

    $5.00
  • __ N/A Deschutes Black Butte (TOGO

    $5.00
  • __ N/A Sam Adams Just the Haze (TOGO)

    $5.00
  • __ N/A Sierra Nevada Hop Splash Citrus (TOGO)

    $5.00
  • __ N/A Surly Hop Water (TOGO)

    $5.00
  • __ N/A Untitled Art Non-Alcoholic Italian Pilsner (TOGO)

    $6.00
  • __ N/A Untitled Art Non-Alcoholic Citra Haze (TOGO)

    $6.00
  • __ N/A Untitled Art Non-Alcoholic Super Kölsch (TOGO)

    $6.00
  • __na Boulevard Quirk NA Super Fruit (TOGO)

    $6.00

High Life Lounge / el Bait Shop Location and Ordering Hours

(515) 280-1965
200 SW 2nd St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Closed • Opens Friday at 10:45AM
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