Prime & Providence, West Des Moines' new steakhouse, prepares to open

State of play: The restaurant's inspiration is a "fancy, not formal" steakhouse where almost everything is cooked via fire, including the steaks, seafood and vegetables, Iannarelli says.

Zoom in: The centerpiece is a large, 15-foot hearth and two coal-fired ovens that customers can see through the kitchen's open-style concept.

• There's also an oyster bar patrons can sit at to enjoy a chilled shellfish tower or, in winter months, a "coal" tower with hickory chips instead of ice.

The big picture: A major draw is the Japanese-imported Kobe beef, which has heavier marbling than most Iowans are used to, Iannarelli says.

The intrigue: For people on a budget, the restaurant's everyday cocktail hour will include reduced-price oysters, as well as snacks under $20, like bone marrow meatballs, ahi tuna tacos and warm squid salad.

Prices: Expect the prime steaks to go for $60-$110 and the Japanese imports for more.

• 595 South 60th Street