Good Eatins brings crisp catfish and wings to Des Moines

What public feedback says

Good Eatins holds a Google rating of 4.5 from 308 reviews, with diners repeatedly praising food that arrives crisp, juicy and well seasoned. The strongest feedback centers on fried catfish and wings, backed by sides such as collard greens, fried okra, sweet potatoes and coleslaw. This is not presented as polished destination dining. It reads instead as a straightforward, mid-range American restaurant where the cooking earns more attention than the surroundings.

Several reviewers describe arriving for the first time and already planning a return. Service also receives direct praise, including one account that called it phenomenal. That combination of friendly treatment and satisfying portions appears to be a key part of the restaurant’s appeal.

Catfish, wings and reliable frying

Fried catfish is the clearest order to consider. Two reviews describe it as fresh, well seasoned and properly fried. One gives useful detail: the exterior was especially crisp while the fish remained moist. That balance is easy to miss with fried seafood, and the consistency across separate comments makes catfish one of the safer recommendations here.

Wings are another recurring choice. Diners mention both traditional wings and a wings meal served with sides. The cooking gets favorable marks for a crispy exterior and juicy meat, though one reviewer found the wings somewhat small. Chicken tenders receive similar praise for staying moist beneath a crisp coating, but they appear in only one of the supplied reviews.

Fried okra comes up more than once, both as an appetizer and as part of a broader meal. The Philly cheesesteak egg rolls attract enthusiastic feedback too, although there is not enough repetition in the available comments to call them a consensus favorite.

Sides deserve space on the order

The side dishes are more than supporting players. Collard greens receive repeated praise for their flavor, including one particularly enthusiastic review. Other favorable mentions go to creamy jalapeño corn with measured heat, sweet potatoes, coleslaw, macaroni and cheese, spaghetti and cornbread. The review pattern suggests that diners who build a plate around catfish or wings should choose sides based on preference rather than treating them as an afterthought.

Sauce fans may also find room to experiment. One diner especially liked combining barbecue and hot sauce, though that is an individual recommendation rather than a broad review trend.

Setting and service notes

Expect a casual operation. One review describes meals arriving in baskets with plastic utensils, noting that the format made packing leftovers easy. The building is characterized as older, and another diner initially questioned both the exterior and interior before coming away impressed by the service and food. A separate review found the space clean and nicely decorated despite its age.

Timing may not always be perfectly paced. One customer reported receiving the appetizer and main dish at the same time. Still, the dominant public signal is positive: crisp fried food, flavorful sides, welcoming service and a strong likelihood of repeat visits.