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Bennigan's

3.5 (108 reviews)
ModerateAmerican, Irish Pub
Open 6:30 am - 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM - 10:00 pm

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BENNIGAN'S ATMOSPHERE

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Casual
Moderate noise
Happy hour specials
Good for kids

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Hawaiian chicken.
Kris S.

I've been here about 3 times in the last few months. mostly we've had john serving us. service was good food is always good.

Bar and dining room
Jim T.

Attached to the Holiday Inn, It is convenient for cold winter days. I ordered the "Big Irish Whiskey" burger and shrimp app. Both were good. Service was spot on.

Andrew S.

Bennigan's has made a return since 2008. The closures of these restaurants was a disappointment back then. When I saw this revived restaurant, I stopped by for a lunch meal. The Monte Christo sandwich was awesome, a donut crust dipped in powdered sugar, with ham, turkey, and cheese with a dipping raspberry jam made the visit worthwhile. The place was super clean, restrooms were well-maintained, and the best part was the service. A full bar was present as I remembered back in the day. The upgraded menus are a treat to look over. This will probably be the stop along the 80/35 interstate in Ankeny, Iowa.

Kelsey B.

The food was pretty good, but the smoothie was great! The service was fair, but the waitress was kinda swamped on her own. Thanks for everything!

Monte Cristo - A plate features French fries, a Monte Cristo sandwich sliced in half, and a small cup of jam or jelly, dusted with powdered sugar.
Kat B.

I hadn't been here in a number of years. It has been fully remodeled since my last visit into a nice inviting space with comfortable booths and lots of nice lighting and decor. John was our waiter and he was absolutely fantastic! He was quick, efficient and friendly. He was busting his butt for his tables and was so pleasant. I ordered the world famous Monte Cristo and my husband got the Guiness burger. I had never had a Monte Cristo before so now was the time. I enjoyed it and the red raspberry preserves. The fries were fat and delicious. My husband enjoyed his burger and fries as well. We were too stuffed for dessert. I'm glad I checked in because we got a $5 discount, which we immediately added to what we were tipping John. I'm glad we stopped in!

Passion fruit glazed pork chop is outstanding!  Chop moist and juicy - glaze is delicious, put doesn't overwhelm the pork.
Melody H.

Passion fruit glazed pork chop excellent! Chop just right - grilled and still juicy. The glaze is very flavorful, but does overwhelm the pork. Side great too!

World Famous Monte Cristo with golden thick cut fries.
Anna B.

Whether it's for a solo lunch or a night out with the girls/fellas Bennigan's makes a fantastic choice to eat. With it's crispy coating, savory stuffings, and sweet dip Their "World Famous Monte Cristo" sandwich will surely hit the spot . Top notch service from Amy made my snowy March visit feel like a real breath of Spring. The cozy yet spacious pub vibe is a very pleasant change and sure to become a new staple.

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Great food and service. Great happy hour-appetizers on the Happy Hour menu are very good.

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Julie our bartender was great ! She was very attentive and quick. Our food was so good ! Great place to stop and grab app or dinner!!

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The Monte Cristo is the best, my husband and I really like it! Enjoy their sweet potato French fries

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