Best restaurants near me in Johnston, IA

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1. Destination Grille

4.8

Exceptional(397)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Grimes

Booked 14 times today

Welcome to Destination Grille. A contemporary, upscale yet casual restaurant that reminds us of travels and destinations around the globe. We are an experience like non-other! Please join us Monday through Saturday from 11am-9pm and Sundays 11am-8pm. Don't forget to join us for a night cap Fridays and Saturdays, our bars remain open until 11pm on both levels! We have a lot of options with a fabulous ambience on each level, but it can be overwhelming your first time, please call if you have any questions!

2. Roots95

4.7

Exceptional(46)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Johnston

Booked 6 times today

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.

3. Parlor

4.5

Awesome(31)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizza Bar • Des Moines

Booked 4 times today

At Parlor we've created relaxed, social surroundings with family booths, shuffleboard, patio seating, full bar and sports on tv. Reconnect with the simple joy of a cold drink and a hot slice of pizza, or sausages and slaw. Everything is curated for you to enjoy yourself, so what are you waiting for?

4. Wasabi - Ankeny

4.6

Exceptional(66)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Des Moines

Booked 3 times today

Wasabi serves the highest quality sushi and Asian dishes in the Des Moines area.Hours of Operation:Monday thru Thursday 11:00am to 9:30pm.Friday and Saturday 11:00am to 10:30pm.Sunday 11:00am to 9:00pm.Social Hour Monday thru Friday 3pm - 6pm.

5. 30hop Ankeny

4.6

Exceptional(8)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Ankeny

Booked 1 time today

Located in the District at Prairie Trail, we pride ourselves on being both unique and inviting with an atmosphere that’s all about kicking back and enjoying the good times! The menu is built to satisfy every craving—from classic comfort foods to bold flavors.Find us:Ankeny, IA Cedar Rapids, IACoralville, IALee's Summit, MOOmaha, NE

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6. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Clive, IA

4.8

Exceptional(1271)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Clive

Booked 49 times today

Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.

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7. Ruth's Chris Steak House - West Des Moines

4.6

Exceptional(921)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • West Des Moines

Booked 23 times today

Ruth's Chris Steak House is a premier dining establishment renowned for its specialty in serving USDA Prime steaks. Each steak is expertly prepared and served sizzling on a 500-degree plate, ensuring a delicious and unforgettable dining experience. Located in West Des Moines, Ruth's Chris Steak House has been recognized as the 2024 OpenTable Diner's Choice Winner and 2024 Wine Spectator's award recipient, a testament to its commitment to exceptional quality and service. Whether you're a steak aficionado or simply looking for a remarkable dining experience, we invite you to join us and indulge in our award-winning cuisine.

8. Fresko

4.7

Exceptional(1218)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Farm-to-table • Des Moines

Booked 22 times today

“Fresko” meaning “fresh” inspires our creation of seasonal menus made from locally sourced ingredients. Fresko makes natural food from the bounty of Iowa farms whenever possible. The culinary team prepares product from start to finish applying natural time honored techniques with care at every step. This enriches the flavorful and nutritious product we serve and benefits our community. Fresko believes we are what we eat and eating well means living well.Fresko features a splendid assortment of original cocktails with a deep spirits menu and a beer program with sixteen beers on tap in addition to bottles and cans. Fresko's wine menu focuses on quality selections at a great value to our guests.

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9. The Stuffed Olive - Des Moines

4.7

Exceptional(814)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Des Moines

Booked 41 times today

The Stuffed Olive is about the entire “Martini & Tapas Experience.” From your favorite classics to new and exciting blends you’ve never seen before, you’re sure to find a cocktail to love on our vast martini menu. Add a warm, comfortable atmosphere, great wines, beers and top-shelf spirits, and The Stuffed Olive will become your favorite place to start, end or spend your entire evening. Our tapas menu offers appetizer-sized portions of globally influenced entrees, for a sampling and sharing dining experience. Pair tasty tapas with your favorite martini for happy hour, dinner or a late-night snack. We welcome you to sit back, relax, enjoy great food, good conversation and your favorite martini. Welcome to the Stuffed Olive!

10. Eatery A

4.8

Exceptional(551)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Des Moines

Booked 20 times today

Eatery A is Des Moines's destination for Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. Perfecting simple dishes that focus on local, quality ingredients, we strive to offer our guests exotic flavor profiles that let the ingredients take center stage.

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Dona
Iowa •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
This was our first visit to Roots95 and it was an awesome experience. Our server was professional and welcoming. The food and drinks were delicious. We are looking forward to our next visit!
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Roots95Price: Moderate• American• Johnston
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4.7
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Denise
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We all enjoyed our food. Maybe could have been a little hotter.
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Destination GrillePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Grimes
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4.8
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Iowa •1 review
4.0
Dined on Feb 28, 2025
Food just took longer than expected. Should expect up to 1.25-1.5 hrs for a dinner with 4 people
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Wasabi - AnkenyPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Des Moines
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4.6
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Gene
Iowa •1 review
4.0
Dined on Feb 23, 2025
30 Hop had good food, excellent service and good ambiance. The only negative was the loud music.
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30hop AnkenyPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Ankeny
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4.6
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Andy
Iowa •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 15, 2025
Parlor is the best pizza restaurant in Des Moines and maybe the best restaurant overall. The Detroit-Style pizza is amazing. Their cheeseburger and truffle fries are also 10/10. The best pizza on the menu is Sweet Jane: white sauce, mozzarella, gruyere, ricotta, spiced honey, and almonds. Great selection of beer on tap. Great atmosphere. Our server was incredibly attentive, making eye contact with me right away every time I wanted anything. We will be back many times.
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ParlorPrice: Moderate• Pizza Bar• Des Moines
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4.5

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1. Destination Grille

2. Roots95

3. Parlor

4. Wasabi - Ankeny

5. 30hop Ankeny

6. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Clive, IA

7. Ruth's Chris Steak House - West Des Moines

8. Fresko

9. The Stuffed Olive - Des Moines

10. Eatery A

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