Roots95

4.6

46 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for happy hour
Neighborhood gem
Good for business meals

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.

Additional information

Location
8705 Chambery Blvd 700, Johnston, IA 50131-3137
Phone number
(515) 561-0408
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Asian, Latin American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Thu 11:00 am–2:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Pepe Guerrero
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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!
Sunday Steak Night
Multiple dates available
Sun - 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Hand cut NY Strip or Top Sirloin, served with mashed potatoes and side salad for only $17.95.
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 46 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Iowa
American
Des Moines
Innovative
Des Moines
Hot spot
Des Moines
Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Roots95 delivers a delightful dining experience with "excellent service and food." Guests praise the "delicious and reasonably priced" dishes, highlighting the parmesan fries, spinach dip, and tacos. While some note issues with air conditioning, the overall atmosphere is "warm and inviting." The knowledgeable staff and variety of menu options make it a "must-go" destination.

46 Reviews

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Dona
Des Moines14 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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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Chris
Des Moines1 review
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great foods and service, can't wait for patio to open. Close to neighborhood so plan to go often. Wish the bar carried stemmed wine glasses, to add to the wine menu selections and the customers experience, just a little more upscale.
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Jill VIP
Hawaii13 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely dinner w new friends! Always good! Thank u!
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Elaine
Kansas City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious and reasonably priced with a wide variety of options. Service was fast and courteous. Definitely a must go to over and over again!
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Roxane
Phoenix1 review
5.0
Dined on January 24, 2025
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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Julie
Des Moines1 review
5.0
Dined on January 19, 2025
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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Clint
Orlando3 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 7, 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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Charles
Phoenix2 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 28, 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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James
Des Moines1 review
5.0
Dined on December 24, 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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Joanne
Des Moines9 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 18, 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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You can order delivery directly from Roots95 using the Order Online button.

Roots95 is rated 4.6 stars by 46 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

8705 Chambery Blvd 700, Johnston, IA 50131-3137

Additional information

Phone number
(515) 561-0408
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Asian, Latin American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Thu 11:00 am–2:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Pepe Guerrero
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Roots95

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Happy Hour

Offers

Ladies' Night every Thursday

Sunday Steak Night

Wine Down Wednesday

Menu

What 46 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Roots95 offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Roots95 restaurant rated?

Is Roots95 currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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