This place failed to deliver. In waiting for the only waitress to take care of everyone and the…read moresloooooow grill and small portions you could sense the strategy to delay and slow down the process to avoid people actually all you came at eating. I was annoyed just waiting for the grill and the second round took forever to come and in the entire meal I was just over it. This place fails to meet the all you can eat standards. The single waitress struggles to keep up and is kind and patient but patrons pay the ultimate price for this model. The meat menu is limited. The place does not have sugar for tea, and the experience itself was just frustrating because we were a table of 4 and hungry.

We walked in and greeted with smiles. We were helped instantly. We went during their soft opening…read moreand they did a good job and at making it seem like they've been open for forever. The ambiance was good with clean interior and good music being played. Very nice restaurant and can't wait to see them succeed!

Such a great place! The food, the staff, the service, the atmosphere love it. If you haven't been…read moreyet you need to go.

4.8* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4*…read more Service: 5* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $20 04/27/2026 Tonight's opportunity to enjoy another stop at Tito's came at the end of my journey updating several locations for happyhourdesmoiones.com. It was getting to be dinner time, so asked my wife to meet me here for my last stop. Every time we've stopped here, we have been impressed with the quality of the food and tonight was no different. I had already enjoyed some Happy Hour specials at another venue, but my wife hadn't yet eaten dinner. She ordered the Gyro & Fries (see picture) and as you might guess, I did try a couple of bites. We both thought it was a very good gyro and were delighted to see that it is the daily special each day from 11-2, so we will definitely be coming back for lunch some day. If you found this review helpful, please show your appreciation with a Like or a Follow.

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

Fun place to hang out with a large group! The only draw back is the volume when it is full. But…read moreyou should expect it in a place that is called the HALL, right? They have a lot of craft beer on tap and they serve mixed drinks and have food trucks daily on site... It was a very creative way to revive a old abandoned building that is for sure! Give it a try as it is not for everyone!

The Hall has new owners. It has been a terrible decline in service and food. We have been playing…read moretrivia here for a couple of years. Tonight we ordered tots and a margarita pizza. The tots were 1/5th the size of the old orders. They charged us $3 to put cheese on the Margarita Pizza. (To be clear, mozzarella IS indeed one of the 4 parts of that pizza, Crust, sauce, cheese, basil.) Our order for two items came to $ 30+. This would be ok if the portions were huge or the quality amazing. Neither quality was present. We will not be back!!!

We arrived right at noon and the drive thru line and parking were a little crazy, but we hung in…read morethere and found a spot to park! So glad we did! This will be a regular stop on our drive to Chicago. Happy to report that the drive thru lane moved pretty quickly and by the time we left 30 min later, that had cleared. As far as food goes, we tried the original with fries and the Nashville hot (as a wrap) with brussels sprouts. We both thought our meals were fantastic. I would put their brussels sprouts up against anyone's! The fries were also battered lightly and resulted in a crunchy fry with a nice light flavor. I like that they have a variety of seating inside and it never felt like you needed to vacate your space quickly. In fact, I noticed some shelving with board games, so they definitely welcome groups who want to enjoy good food and hang out. There is a large picnic table for groups or communal seating and some individual stools near the ordering counter for singles or anyone who just wants to sit and watch the world outside those windows. This was a great find for us!!

It's all about the customers! I mean- weekly specials that…read moreare as tasty as they are creative. We have waited for the return of the street corn sandwich. My son downed it in 4 bites! The monthly flavored shakes are also a nice treat. And where can one get some of the best Brussels sprouts at a chicken place? They are delish! You can get your sandwiches grilled, fried, in a wrap or in a salad. For me, all great options but the original fried is my go to- large, always perfectly cooked and juicy chicken. The service is as fantastic as the food- always friendly. And- dogs allowed! Outdoor patio seating in addition to indoor and (let me repeat what exceptional service) they find you even when you change your mind and start one place and end in the other. Drive through is a nice option and the only (good) problem for this business that started out as a food truck is that at peak times parking and pulling out can be tricky with the drive through. I've saved one of the best customer- friendly mentions for last- when you pay by card, the highest display for tip is 10%(starting at 3%). I mean- the service is always worth 20+ but I appreciate this range as opposed to so many that start at 15% or higher. Come for the always fresh, awesome food and tip for the excellent and friendly service! Locations growing around the metro- yeah!

Having lived in the metro since 1992... And on the West side of town for the vast majority of that…read moretime, I've been to this Olive Garden a few times now... Mostly years ago. Twice recently... Once with an ex-girlfriend and a couple of nights ago with a friend and her mom. While the food is usually on point the quality of service is inconsistent at best... On the most recent visit we were greeted and seated right away. The front of the house was great! It was later on a weeknight and they took us clear back into one of the far corners of the restaurant. Our server stopped by after what seemed like a longer wait than it should have been. That should probably have been taken as a sign of things to come... My friend and her mom each had a drink from the cocktail menu along with sodas (Coke products) and split the salad and breadsticks. I ordered the shrimp fritto misto and an unsweetened ice tea. I'm not sure if they forgot about us back there or what exactly happened... We weren't really checked on at all. I had to leave the table to run down a straw. After the food arrived we were hard pressed to get a refill on anything... Even though we could see our server handling other tables through the door that led to an adjacent dining area. The food was good as always. That's one thing the big national chains do right. You know what to expect. The food pretty much tastes the same wherever you are. Just wish the service was as consistent as the food... I'm not sure if it was because we were seated in a different area by ourselves away from the other diners...or if our server was having an off day. Either way it could have been better. Kudos to the front of the house and to the staff in the kitchen.

I went to Olive Garden on the last day of my 8th grade year. The day was on a Thursday with my…read moregrandparents. The server was really nice and polite. I got the pick your own pasta deal and was really good. I had the angel hair with meatballs and the breadsticks also came out on time, and was warm. I also had the minestrone soup and offered refills because the soup was so good and made my day after a long year with school and stuff. Service was really good and fast! Environment was positive and people were nice! Thanks Olive Garden for advertising different deals we can try, and food is really good!

Almost on the verge of tears after spending almost an hour at the DSM rental car counter, I raced…read moreto grab food ANYWHERE before every restaurant in Des Moines closed for the night. I made it to Smashburger a little after 9:30pm and ordered Hot Chicken Tenders and Smash Fries at the counter. Unfortunately they don't make shakes after 9:30pm so I was out of luck there. Still got a soda for free because of that, which was sweet of them. Overall the staff members were SO nice, which was refreshing after dealing with a bunch of incompetent agents at DSM. I might have ordered one too many chicken tenders, but it was just what I needed to get my mood back in check.

If you have not tried a "smash" burger then do something different and go to Smash Burger on 22nd…read moreStreet in WDM . The Truffle Burger has is saucy, meat in proportion to a fresh bun with a patient and helpful staff as you scan the menu board for other options as sweet potato fries. The environment is clean with a constant check to make sure tables are ready for customers to sit and indulge their selection of choice in a serene space.

TLDR: Solid all you can eat KBBQ…read more Who can say no Korean barbecue? I certainly can't. It's wonderful to see more diverse food like this pop up in the Des Moines area. Quality of meat is what you would expect for and all you can eat type of place. That being said there's a huge variety, including things like beef, tongue, short rib, and also a lot of different seafood options. I was very impressed by the size of the menu, also ordering food is very easy as it's done via tablet, so no waiting for your waiter to take another order. Overall, I thought it was a great deal, the food is very solid, and would highly recommend it!

The lamb and ribs were good, everything else was an atrocity…read more The shrimp weren't deveined the mussels were disgusting, and the bulgogi was lacking I don't understand why this place has such good reviews. The meat quality is subpar and could honestly make people sick. It makes no sense that this place has high reviews. The waitress was great, but that doesn't make this "meh" meal taste any better. Do yourself a favor and skip this place

What a great cozy place. Great menu. Drink menu is fun as well. Great options on appetizers. Had…read moresome ham/brie eggrolls!

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.

We visited for the first time and were impressed with all the flavors, including the special Fall…read moreFlavors. Loved the samples too! Wished the shakes were made with the different ice cream varieties though. The decor is fun and the service was great. She was very patient and friendly. There were a few flies that were bothersome inside but definitely plan on returning!

Perfect day for ice cream. I'm not normally in Grimes but was today and I Yelp'd a great ice cream…read moreplace. I'm so glad I did. Cute little shop but amazing selection. It was hard to choose. I did a chunky shake with black raspberry syrup. It was delicious. The prices are very fair and encourage splurging. The service was what you would expect from a small town ice cream shop. With so many options, I may need to find more reasons to visit Grimes. The Cookie Monster ice cream was calling my name.