Staff very helpful and food high quality for prices. They do a very good job and would recommend for any occasion. They were just closed for awhile due to their new remodel and Covid-19, but is back up and running with their normal hours. read more

Our family was driving from Minneapolis and didn't want to wait to eat in Kansas City, so we stop here. The decor of this place is in a serious 1980's vibe. There used to be Bennigan's in Minneapolis area a few years ago. One issue and first impression is the hostess has no concept of personal space. She stands at the booth to say the specials before I sit down. She also did this at another table. Geeze lady, let the patron sit down then tell them the specials. They have a new menu and we're trying out some items. I ordered a fried chicken breast with cheese and coleslaw on top. This was ok, but very messy. I commented that it should be on the side. Fries were good. Spouse and son order Monte Cristo sandwiches. They receive 4 huge pieces and a ton of fries. I had a bite and it was too rich for me. They only ate half, it also came with jelly. Used the bathroom, again time warp. Prices seemed high, probably won't return. read more

The staff was very friendly and courteous. Cozy atmosphere and good food. I really love there chicken fingers. You'd think that's a simple dish but so many places the chicken fingers and boring and plain. There's had a very tasty crunchy. If you're in the Merl hey area I recommend a stop here. read more

chain ... food is same in all locations. My fav is the turkey o toole. French fries are often cold :(

Chains are usually not my favorite, but I was in town and decided to give it a try. I had their chipotle burger which had spicy mayo, fried onions, and the other fixin's. I liked that my food arrived hot and well done. They did not overload the plate with fries either which was a plus. No bones about it, a great dining experience. Good food, firendly and helpful staff, and a great atmosphere to dine in. read more

Great food, VERY good service! Everything I remember Bennigan's being. Very pleased with my dinner!

Once again, not a fan of chains although the group I was with wanted to stop here. I had a Guiness burger which did not live up to the one I had at Dubliners in Washington DC. It was decent for a burger though and the service was fairly quick for a pub on St. Patties day. read more

First time here. Traveling thru area. Dinner & breakfast were both very good with a good selection of local micro brews( coffee for bkst). Service was also good even though it was quite busy. Would return if in area. read more

This will be a short and sweet review. The potato soup is amazing. The burger options are delicious. While the decor is dated, there are plans for a remodel in the works. With the good food and the amazing service, this is a must visit. read more

If I drive through here again I will definatley be dropping in for some Mac an cheese and a drink omg this place is bomb I'm glad I stopped in!!! Staff is freely and food is bomb read more

Great food and fantastic service. I had the chicken stripes and sweet potatoes, they were excellent and a huge salad. Hubby had a Monte Cristo and he loved it. When we travel through we will stop again. I also love how reasonable they are. read more

I stay at the attached hotel. I have visited here 3 times within a couple months time frame. Each time food and service has been good. Once was with a larger group and service was still great and they gave us free glasses from the bar that were not promotional any longer. read more

Drive on by! First, let me say whenever we hit the DesMoines area around the lunch hour, we always head for this Bennigans. Second, the staff and management are great - always friendly and attentive. This visit was no exception with the manager stopping by to chat. Unfortunately, they seem to have been handed a disaster of a new menu from corporate. What a train wreck. We ordered drinks and should have stopped there. There is so much fat and salt in every dish and not nearly the variety that we always loved in the past. If you do stop in, have an active gall bladder. Let's just say the remainder of our trip was dubbed the "Bennigan's Memorial Rest Stop Tour." read more

This is right across the street from the Day's Inn where we stayed, so it was an obvious choice. I ordered the tenderloin steak medium-well, and oh man, no joke, it was the best steak I have ever tasted. Yeah, I get that people won't like that because this is a chain restaurant, but I LOVED the steak. It was just so well seasoned and just the right amount, too. And it was only fifteen bucks, which is a really good price for a steak that good. I ordered it with fries and the broccoli sauté. The fries were really also good, pub-style fries, but there weren't enough. The broccoli sauté was amazing, steamed so that it wasn't mush, but soft enough. The soup is very chunky, not much liquid, and is very cheesy and creamy, so if you're looking for a good nice-sized appetizer the soup is the way to go. Any soup on the menu is a great choice. I love the decór so much with the mahogany, and the lighting really complimented everything. I love how it's on different levels, there are stairways leading up a few yards to the bar level or whatever. It's also waiter-seating, which made it classier in my opinion. For example: waiter-seating makes Perkin's mid-classy. I also loved the 60's-70's music. Creedence Clearwater was on the playlist. You really should stop by here on your way through the city. read more

The nachos are HUGE and so delicious with fresh steak! You have to order them they are worth the price (16 bucks) trust me! The mozzarella sticks are fresh and the ranch dipping sauce was amazing! Def in house ranch! read more

Friendly staff, but running on Iowa time. Not attentive at all. The French Dip (sandwiches were on special that night) was straight up gross. Hardly any meat, the cheese was greasy, the au jou was salty. My drink was empty most of the time, the man sitting at the bar couldn't get the bartender to notice him even though there were only three customers in there. Apparently they don't work there for the tips. I'm guessing that it's the Holiday Inn attatched to it that is keeping Bennigan's in business. I should have braved the freezing cold and icey streets for a decent meal. read more

I give it one star because the best part of my dinner was the free ice water. I haven't been here in about ten years and dinner tonight was too soon. I had a few bad French fries, one bite if terrible cold slaw and a couple tasteless chicken strips with bad honey mustard sauce. My advice....keep driving until you get the Famous Dave's a quarter mile up the road. read more

Worst steak I've ever eaten! Management knew it was not cooked correctly - twice! Still charged me full price and took forever to receive my bill. Brussel Sprouts were soaking wet in oil and mushy. I do NOT recommend ever eating here. read more

Absolutely horrible service and the food was disgusting. Save your time and money, don't eat here.

We stood there for almost five minutes. Three servers walked by and didn't acknowledge our presents. No hostess ever came to seat us. So we left. read more

Went to Bennigans for state baseball and was very disappointed in the service and food. Definitely would not recommend.

First visit was back in July, I'm new to Des Moines and was in a party of four. Service was slow and the food bad and expensive. Stopped by this past friday in the evening, with a friend, for drinks. Drinks were excellent, but the slow service bug-a-boo was still there and the crowd was very light. My complaint is, that when I examined my debit card statement a couple days later, the tab was $1.02 over what I had totaled for bill and tip. WTH ? read more

We had a group of six there at lunchtime today. The service was slow and they used the excuse that they were so busy. There were three other tables. They didn't refill the drinks and were slow with everything. When we were finished, they messed up and mixed up all the bills. read more

This is the second time I've visited here in 3 months and their burgers are the very best! Great service with a very nice atmosphere! I'd come here again when traveling through! read more

I Come here on Fridays because I love their fish and chip deal along side cold Guinness is nice to end the week. Great atmosphere, nice servers, all around good vibes! read more

I have eaten there before and it is ok. A million other places with food that is good or better. I stopped in on Sunday after church with my family and even though their posted hours said open 630am to 10pm they were not serving breakfast anymore and had not started serving lunch yet. If you aren't serving anything, then why say the restaurant is open? read more

Horrible food. Bacon cheeseburger. Cheese was a Kraft Single and bacon was raw. Lettuce was shredded and old. Waitress never asked how meal was. I think she is tired of hearing the truth. read more

disgusting. fake 'red bliss' mashed potatoes made from fake potato powder, overcooked strip steak with no flavor, onionless onion rings made of starchy fat under fried. Brownie bottom sundae made from worst brownie mix ever and fake vanilla ice cream with chocolate like sauce. I've never forced myself to throw up but am considering it and am definitely demanding my money back from the fakest rude front desk staff at holiday inn. avoid at all costs read more

Went to Bennigans for lunch today. Terrible service, will not go back. Waited for over 15 minutes for someone to come to our table to take our drink order. Had 2 different employees walk past our table and completely ignore us when we tried talking to them. Finally had to get up and leave so we could eat somewhere else and get back to work on time. read more