I ate there today with a friend, and our server was excellent and I want to make sure she knows…read morethat. However, the music is very, very loud, it is hard to converse because of it. I had asked her twice if they could turn the music down, which she did ask the guy behind the bar, I don't know if he was a bartender or a cook, but I heard him say what do they want, I've turned it down four times. Well, yes, I did overhear that I was sitting very clause to the bar. It was very rude of him, and I had been very kind and requested that the music be turned down some. The food was pretty good, I had the fig and creamy goat cheese flatbread. Overall, it might be a very good place for other people, rudeness is not acceptable.

4.6* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4*…read more Service: 4* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $42 08/01/2025 We have stopped here at least one other time but for some reason, I don't have a review documented...so getting it done this time. While a bit of a hidden gem off of 86th Street, the building is modern, chic and inviting - with a large covered patio area connected to the north side of the building. The one negative is that the temperature is kept very cold inside, so consider bringing a sweater or light jacket to stay comfortable. Unfortunately, tonight was a bit cold outside, so it was a coinflip on which was better - we opted for the patio seating and the wind settled down during our visit to get quite comfortable. We started with a Cuban Martini and Sojito (see picture) along with an order of Bang Bang Shrimp (see picture) for an appetizer. We enjoyed the drinks and the Bang Bang Shrimp with the drizzled Yum Yum-type sauce was delicious! For our main courses, my wife ordered the Thai Pasta (see picture) and I opted for the Fig, Avocado and Goat Cheese Salad (see picture). As is our custom, we both shared bites from each of our plates and liked both of them very much - although the Thai Pasta definitely had a bit more 'kick'. We ordered the Tres Leches for dessert (remembering it from our last visit), but unfortunately found that they were sold out, so had to leave without dessert. If you are looking for a modern, unique, Asian fusion type restaurant in the Johnston area, Roots 95 won't disappoint. If you found this review helpful, please show your appreciation with a Like or a Follow. Photos copyright: happyhourdesmoines.com & thefoodanddrinkguy.com

This place has been a staple for the past three years I've been in law school @ Drake. The student…read moreburger deal is a godsend, happy hour is perfect, and the servers are always great. I've take family who've visited DSM for the first time and they love it. I've had rough days where the chicken bacon ranch flatbread is all I want and it satisfies every time. I've done schoolwork here (including group flash card study sessions) while sipping on a cute cocktail. I've shared so many drinks and laughs with my classmates here, I hope they stay open forever. HIGHLY recommended!!

I've been here a handful of times. Never a complaint…read more Food is is always tasty and delivered in a reasonable time. And I've never sent anything back, it's always been good. Waitresses are always attentive and friendly. They know the menu & drinks as well and are doing a fantastic job. Decent prices. Close and also private parking. Decent restrooms.

Lunch on a Monday! It was busy as usual. We started out with soup. My chicken tortilla was…read moredelicious and the mushroom soup that my sister had was just OK. Her pasta was tasty and she wasn't able to finish it. My chicken crunch salad was the same salad I had before. It could've used a little more chicken. The pieces were small. The dressing is yummy. Our waiter was attentive. Everybody is very friendly.

Returning to The Urban Grill was wonderful and brought back memories, especially after five years…read moreof not traveling to Branson, MO. Memories of conversations with the owners, memories of the excellent dishes and good wines. Going back felt like time stood still, but believe me, time does. After hours of driving from Branson, MO, we were able to recharge, and I also want to emphasize Danielle's professionalism and warm welcome. I hope and wish there will be another visit. I won't say goodbye, but rather, until next time.

My wife and I went for steak night. We both had steaks, and I had grilled shrimp with mine. The…read morefood exceeded my expectations. The steaks were cooked just right and the shrimp were great. We will definitely be going back!

Awesome staff! Cool place. The food smelled amazing but we didn't eat...this time. Will be going…read moreback for steak night though.

Super friendly staff. Our waiter was very friendly and chatty. Drinks were prompt and delicious…read more Food as well. We opted to check this out for nostalgia and it did not disappoint.

These Bennigans are hard to find now a days. My husband hand the classic Monte Cristo sandwhich…read morewith a side of broccoli. He said it was the best broccoli he has ever had. I had the crispy chicken Kilneys salad. It was ok. Bathrooms and dining area were clean. We went at lunchtime on a Saturday. There were a lot of ppl there. It was decorated super cute for St. Patrick's day. We were sat in the bar area in a booth. The bartender was serving all the bar area. We had to flag her down get water refills and another order of a side of broccoli. But we will still be back.

It's lunch and now you find yourself driving toward that icon spot of Cooper's on 5th in Valley…read moreJunction to savor that delicious Cajun Meatloaf Meltdown Sandwich- Simply Delicious. My only issue is food temperature---while served eye appealing it was just warm -- work on food temperature control -- the sweet potato fries were awesome and the egg rolls with barbecue sauce and sausage were solid. Jeffrey -- my wait staffer-- bar mixologist-- made me a Lavender Lemonade Mocktail and it was every bit as good as a "Mr Pibbs." The soft music cascading in the background provided the serene feeling to allow me to play message catch up by iPhone and a tab, or utilize the quiet spot to socialize with great company. This space gives you a choice for fun socialization.

It's been 3 years since I last reviewed here, but it's still one of our regular stops and doesn't…read moredissapoint! Intimate, dark atmosphere inside, and brighter (and often warmer!) out back on the patio. Meatloaf and Salmon entrees are regulars for us, but we've tried almost every sandwich and many of the other entrees, and they are always full of flavor and delicious. Salads are fresh and have very good quality lettuce and veggies. Dressings are good as well. Small bar with drop in seating, but it pays to get a reservation. They currently use Toast to take reservations and you'll get a reminder the day prior to your visit. Walk in's often find it challenging to squeeze in here! Service is always good and the bartenders make a good drink.

Had this for the first time recently and loved it! The old school diner vibe was so fun, the…read morewaitress was very friendly and the pancakes were bigger than the plate. We will be back!

Brought the family to eat here for breakfast after a local graduation. Three out of the four of us…read moreate breakfast. My husband had biscuits and gravy. My kids had a blt and fries, the other a chicken fried steak with very little gravy. The food was decent, not as good as it used to be. The waitress acted almost angry that we were there. The restaurant was a bit busy for a Sunday, but quiet enough to hold a conversation. Was shocked by the bill, was not expecting to drop $80 for 3 meals. We will probably not do breakfast again.

I had the shrimp and Boudin Balls. Food was amazing. Owner was also very friendly. I'd highly…read morerecommend this place for authentic Cajun food.

Hear ye, hear ye -- Fridays are fish days during this Lenten Season - several weeks before Easter--…read moredrive to Cajun Belle in Johnston for Louisiana Style Catfish with a spicy kick. There is no dine in seating, but a friendly staff of two will take your order and deliver it to where you park and wait. The wait is somewhat long due to the staffing of this small business, but once you get your entree you either drive to your quiet space or sit where you are, and smile as you taste the delicious crunchiness of your catfish or hush puppies. This is a small family locally owned business we should support as we wait for "Good Friday," or those other opportunities to say we wish you much success into the future.

This place has the best happy hour deal for Detroit style pizza from my experience. Their single…read moreslice services are pretty big. And they have a good variety on pizza topping choices. From my first impression the place is very nice looking and well organized. They have also have parking lot space next to the building. The only issue on our visit was that the service was slow with a long wait for drinks. I'm not sure if it was just an off day but outside of that, my group still enjoyed their time here and food was delicious.

Go here for happy hour! Pizzas are discounted to $14.99 for a whole pizza or $4.50 for a slice. We…read moregot the "I shot the sheriff" pizza. I normally don't like Detroit style pizza but ITS SO GOOD. Also if you love ranch on your pizza you have to try their ranch (bomb). Also! Drinks are half off during happy hour (3-6pm) so we each got a margarita for $4.25. The staff was friendly, quick, and can accommodate any pizza customization requests. I recommend sitting at the booths, but high top seating looked fun too!