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Roots95, Johnston, IA

Roots95

4.7
4.7
37 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for business meals
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 16:00–21:00 Tue–Thu 11:00–14:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:00 Sun 11:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (515) 561-0408
  • Website
    https://roots95dsm.com/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

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

  • 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

Menu

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What 37 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Iowa

    Best Value

  • Iowa

    Child-friendly

  • Iowa

    Innovative

  • Iowa

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Des Moines

    Best Value

  • Des Moines

    Innovative

  • Des Moines

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Des Moines

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Roots95 delivers an exciting culinary experience with standout dishes like the "fried avocado" and "spinach artichoke potstickers". Guests frequently praise the "great service" and the restaurant's inviting ambiance. While there have been occasional hiccups, such as issues with the AC, most visitors are eager to return for more.

37 Reviews

  1. James

    Des Moines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. Garry

    VIP

    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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  6. sue

    Des Moines

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great. We tried the Bang Bang Shrimp appetizers which was cooked perfectly. Love the Bang Bang sauce. My husband had the steak Diane and I had the pasta carbonara. We both enjoyed our meals. Prices are a little steep but food was really good. Our waiter was friendly and attentive. He asked if we would like recommendations since we hadn't been there before.

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  7. Ann

    Detroit

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Held a business dinner for 5 people here and got great service and we all enjoyed our main entrees and shared appetizers.

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  8. Nancy

    Jacksonville

    11 reviews

    1.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was excellent and unique. Excellent Bang Bang Shrimp and Bao Buns, lots of cilantro! Chicken with Chardonnay sauce was great, Thai pasta excellent. Will come again to try more things.

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  9. Ed

    Houston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time trying this place. Saturday night. You need a reservation. Service was great. Food was ok. Chicken dumplings were a bit burned which caused the smoke flavor to overpower the whole plate. Had the coconut snapper - good piece of fish but again a little burnt. Potatoes and asparagus were perfect. Wife has the thai pasta and it was great. Entrees were 25 bucks which seemed like a great value. Will try again.

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  10. Randy

    VIP

    Des Moines

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on 4 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All phases of this experience was excellent. Food was outstanding, service timely, and server (Dillon) was professional and courteous.

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FAQs

Roots95 is rated 4.7 stars by 37 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Roots95

8705 Chambery Blvd 700, Johnston, IA 50131-3137

Additional information

  • Area
    Johnston
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 16:00–21:00 Tue–Thu 11:00–14:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:00 Sun 11:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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