Roots95

4.7

36 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

10:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for business meals
Neighborhood 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 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Thu 11:00 am–2:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(515) 561-0408
Website
https://roots95dsm.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
8705 Chambery Blvd 700, Johnston, IA 50131-3137
Neighborhood
Johnston
Parking details
None

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!

Offers

Ladies' Night every Thursday
Multiple dates available
Sun - 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM,Mon - Thu - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM,Fri - 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM,Sat - 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
🌟 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!
Wine Down Wednesday
Multiple dates available
Sun - 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM,Mon - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM,Tue - Thu - 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM,Fri - 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM,Sat - 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
🍷 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!

What 36 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
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Iowa
Best Value
Iowa
Kid-friendly
Iowa
Innovative
Iowa
Neighborhood gem
Des Moines
Best Value
Des Moines
Innovative
Des Moines
Neighborhood 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.

36 Reviews

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Jill
Des Moines
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 13, 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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Stephany
Las Vegas
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 13, 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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Lucas
Des Moines
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 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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Garry
VIP
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 6, 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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sue
Des Moines
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 5, 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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Ann
Detroit
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 18, 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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Nancy
Jacksonville
11 reviews
1.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 10, 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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Ed
Houston
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 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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Randy
VIP
Des Moines
37 reviews
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on November 4, 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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Lorrie
Des Moines
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great meal. Service was excellent. Our first time eating there and server went through the menu, provided recommendations. It didn’t disappoint. Would eat there again
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FAQs

Roots95 is rated 4.7 stars by 36 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

10:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

8705 Chambery Blvd 700, Johnston, IA 50131-3137

Additional information

Neighborhood
Johnston
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Thu 11:00 am–2:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None

Website
https://roots95dsm.com/
Phone number
(515) 561-0408

Roots95

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Happy Hour

Offers

Ladies' Night every Thursday

Wine Down Wednesday

Menu

What 36 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Roots95 restaurant rated?

Is Roots95 currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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