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Roots95, Johnston, IA

Roots95

4.6
4.6
42 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
Welcome to ROOTS 95 Craft Kitchen and bar! Mora is taking the "Craft" part of the name very seriously. As it suggests, craft food emphasizes handcrafted, chef-driven food (versus cookie-cutter menus you see everywhere), made from fresh, thoughtfully sourced ingredients, often with globally inspired flavors.

In addition to the entrees, you will find globally inspired pastas, handhelds, small plates & flatbreads. Full bar with handcrafted signature drinks.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Asian, Latin American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sat, Sun 16:00–21:00 Tue–Thu 11:00–14:00 Fri 11:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (515) 561-0408
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Pepe Guerrero
  • Catering
    Full catering menu available. Customizable for events big or small and any budget. Inquires please reach out to roots95dsm@gmail.com
  • Private party facilities
    Restaurant space available for parties up to 30 people. Patio space available when in season. Food and beverage minimum required for use of venue.
  • Area
    Johnston
  • Cross Street
    86th St and Chambery Blvd, across from Green Meadows West neighborhood
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    🌟 Happy Hour at Roots95! 🌟 Join us at Roots95 from Sunday to Friday, 4-6 PM, for the best happy hour in town! 🍽 Small Plates - Just $8 🍺 All Tap Beers - Only $5 🍹 Drink Specials: • Pink Lady - $8 • Roots Lemonade - $7 • Wines & Prosecco - $6 Please note: Our regular menu is not available until 5 PM from Monday to Thursday, so come early and enjoy our special happy hour offerings! Come unwind and enjoy delicious bites and refreshing drinks at unbeatable prices. See you there!
    Happy Hour photo

Offers

  • Ladies' Night every Thursday

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 16:00 - 20:00,Mon - Thu - 18:00 - 20:00,Fri - 11:00 - 21:00,Sat - 16:00 - 21:00
    🌟 Ladies’ Night at Roots95! 🌟 Calling all ladies! Join us for a fabulous evening every Thursday at Roots95. 🍸 $8 Cocktails for the Ladies All Night Long! 🍸 Gather your friends and enjoy our specially priced cocktails in a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere. It’s the perfect way to unwind and have fun! See you there, ladies!

    Ladies' Night every Thursday photo
  • Sunday Steak Night

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 16:00 - 20:00
    Hand cut NY Strip or Top Sirloin, served with mashed potatoes and side salad for only $17.95.

    Sunday Steak Night photo
  • Wine Down Wednesday

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 16:00 - 20:00,Mon - 18:00 - 20:00,Tue - Thu - 11:00 - 14:00, 18:00 - 20:00,Fri - 11:00 - 21:00,Sat - 16:00 - 21:00
    🍷 Wine Down Wednesday at Roots95! 🍷 Join us every Wednesday and enjoy 50% off all bottles of wine! It’s the perfect midweek treat to pair with our delightful dishes. Come unwind and enjoy delicious bites, refreshing drinks, and fantastic deals. See you at Roots95!

    Wine Down Wednesday photo

What 42 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Iowa

    Child-friendly

  • Iowa

    Innovative

  • Iowa

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Des Moines

    Innovative

  • Des Moines

    Healthy

  • Des Moines

    Hot spot

  • Des Moines

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Des Moines

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Roots95 offers a delightful dining experience with "fabulous food" and "superb service." The menu boasts a variety of flavorful dishes, including standout options like the hanger steak and Thai pasta. Guests appreciate the "warm and inviting" atmosphere and attentive staff. Reservations are recommended for a seamless visit to this favorite "go-to" spot.

42 Reviews
  1. Roxane

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food. Enjoyed our evening very much. Thank you!

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  2. Julie

    Des Moines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Highly recommend Roots 95! I’ve been there several times and have been impressed with each visit. 

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  3. Clint

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Kelly did an excellent job serving our table. The Root Pie was delicious just needed a touch of salt. The pear and Brie salad was outstanding! They did not have 3 things we were wanting; decaf tea bags, soup and na 0% beer. It was a cold night and the restaurant was chilly so something warm was needed. My husband cannot have alcohol and most na beers still have .05% which was the case in what was offered. Overall we had a nice birthday dinner but hurried out to warm up at home! We will return for sure!

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  4. Charles

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food with excellent service, it was a Friday night with a small crowd in the restaurant. I had a strip steak that was cooked perfectly.

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  5. James

    Des Moines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The quality of the food was excellent for all five of our group. The waitress was very affable and professional. Even though the restaurant was very busy it was easy to converse without difficulty. Roots95 has become our favorite “go-to” place!

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  6. Joanne

    Des Moines

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a relatively quiet mid-week visit. Service was great, food and beverages are delicious. My only complaint is the skimpy portions for some entrees. My friend’s salad was enormous, but $33 for three scallops is a bit high. I recently had a very similar meal of scallops somewhere else and there were five on the plate for $34. Otherwise, our experience was good.

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  7. Jill

    Des Moines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful experience with great service, and fabulous food and drinks!

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  8. Stephany

    Las Vegas

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We chose a 4m reservation, because weather was blowing in. That left us to chose from either the happy hour menu of small plates, or the main menu. We have eaten here before, so we knew what to expect. There is a well-curated menu of enough variety that we always have options. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable about ingredients, and always ready to make recommendations, if asked. The food is delightfully plated, not overwhelming, in size or seasoning. He had the Alfredo and I had the Scottish salmon with rice. There was enough left from my plate to take a taste home for the dogs, but his was gone. We did get a slice of cheesecake to split for dessert…soft, tender, and not too sweet. Perfect size. As we left, we marveled at how calm we were and how well fed. No pressure, great escape for food and relaxing conversation. But..make a reservation. You might feel silly about it, making a 4pm reservation, but last week we tried to walk in at 5, and ended up going elsewhere. And they have recently changed their hours to make lunches extend to happy hour.

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  9. Lucas

    Des Moines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic dinner at Roots95 last night! I ordered the hanger steak, which was perfectly cooked and full of flavor, with a great balance of seasoning and tenderness. My fiancée tried the Thai pasta, and it was a delightful mix of bold, savory, and slightly spicy flavors that really impressed us both. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the service was attentive without being overbearing. We’ll definitely be back to explore more of the menu!

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  10. Garry

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice flavors, reasonable prices for the quality. Excellent server who made helpful suggestions and was very proud of the restaurant. We will return soon.

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Roots95 is rated 4.6 stars by 42 OpenTable diners.

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Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Roots95

8705 Chambery Blvd 700, Johnston, IA 50131-3137

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    86th St and Chambery Blvd, across from Green Meadows West neighborhood
  • Area
    Johnston
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sat, Sun 16:00–21:00 Tue–Thu 11:00–14:00 Fri 11:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Asian, Latin American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Pepe Guerrero
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (515) 561-0408
  • Catering
    Full catering menu available. Customizable for events big or small and any budget. Inquires please reach out to roots95dsm@gmail.com
  • Private party facilities
    Restaurant space available for parties up to 30 people. Patio space available when in season. Food and beverage minimum required for use of venue.
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