Long John Silver's | A&W
2552 E University Ave, Des Moines
(515) 262-4700
Customers' Favorites
A Hushpuppy in the Shape of a Chicken Leg
Double Cheeseburger with Bacon
Fish & Chicken & Shrimp Basket
Wisconsin Cheese Curds Fried
Chicken Fish Shrimp Platter
3 Piece Chicken Platter
Fish & Chicken Meal
A&w Root Beer Float
Grilled Salmon Meal
Natural-Cut Fries
Featured items
3 Chicken Meal
Three pieces classic battered all-white meat chicken, two sides and two hushpuppies.
Fish & Chicken Platter
Two pieces classic battered Alaska pollock, three pieces classic battered all-white meat chicken, two sides, and two hushpuppies.
Fish & Shrimp Platter
Two pieces classic battered Alaska pollock and six pieces classic battered shrimp, two sides, and two hushpuppies.
1 pc Chicken
One piece all-white meat chicken.
1 pc Fish
One piece classic battered Alaska pollock.
3 pc Shrimp
Three pieces classic battered shrimp.
Fish, Chicken & Shrimp Platter
Two pieces classic battered Alaska pollock, one piece classic battered all-white meat chicken, three pieces classic battered shrimp, two sides, and two hushpuppies.
Clams
Snack size crispy breaded clams.
Popcorn Shrimp
Snack size crispy breaded popcorn shrimp.
Fish & Chicken Meal
One piece classic battered Alaska pollock and two pieces classic battered, all-white meat chicken, two sides, and two hushpuppies.
Fish Basket
Fish Basket
Two pieces of classic battered Alaska pollock with one side and two hushpuppies
Family Meals
8 Piece Family Meal
8 pieces mix and match fish/chicken, two family size sides, and 8 hushpuppies.
16 Piece Family Meal
16 pieces mix and match fish/chicken, four family size sides, and 16 hushpuppies.
12 Piece Family Meal
12 pieces mix and match fish/chicken, three family size sides, and 12 hushpuppies.
Fish and Shrimp Family Feast
hand-battered shrimp with 8 hand-battered fish, two family sides and 8 hushpuppies
Platters
Fish & Chicken Platter
Two pieces classic battered Alaska pollock, three pieces classic battered all-white meat chicken, two sides, and two hushpuppies.
Fish, Chicken & Shrimp Platter
Two pieces classic battered Alaska pollock, one piece classic battered all-white meat chicken, three pieces classic battered shrimp, two sides, and two hushpuppies.
Fish & Shrimp Platter
Two pieces classic battered Alaska pollock and six pieces classic battered shrimp, two sides, and two hushpuppies.
Meals
Fish & Chicken Meal
One piece classic battered Alaska pollock and two pieces classic battered, all-white meat chicken, two sides, and two hushpuppies.
3 Chicken Meal
Three pieces classic battered all-white meat chicken, two sides and two hushpuppies.
2 Fish Meal
Two pieces of classic battered Alaska pollock, two sides, and two hushpuppies.
8 Shrimp Meal
Eight pieces classic battered shrimp, two sides, and two hushpuppies.
LJS Combos
2 Chicken Combo
Two pieces of classic battered all-white meat chicken, one side, two hushpuppies, and a 20oz drink.
2 Taco Combo
2 Taco Combo
Fish Sandwich Combo
Classic battered Alaska pollock sandwich (includes pickles and tartar sauce), one side and a 20oz drink.
2 Fish Combo
Two pieces of classic battered Alaska pollock, one side, two hushpuppies, and a 20oz drink.
A&W Combos
A&W Cheeseburger Combo
Made with 100% U.S. Beef and dressed with American cheese, ketchup, mustard and pickles.
A&W Double Bacon Cheeseburger Combo
We invented the Bacon Cheeseburger way back in 1963. Try this 1/3lb. double served with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions and pickles.
A&W Original Bacon Cheeseburger Combo
We invented the Bacon Cheeseburger way back in 1963. Try this classic made with 100% U.S. Beef and served with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions and pickles.
A&W Coney Cheese Dog Combo
Our famous Coney Dog topped with cheddar cheese sauce and diced onions.
A&W Coney Dog Combo
Our famous Coney Dog topped with diced onions.
A&W Double Cheeseburger Combo
A 1/3 lb. double made with 100% U.S. Beef patties, two slices of American cheese, ketchup, mustard and pickles.
A&W Papa Burger Combo
A 1/3 lb. double made with 100% U.S. Beef patties, two slices of American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles and our signature A&W Papa Sauce on a toasted bun.
A&W 3pc. Hand-Breaded or grilled Tenders Combo
3 pieces of either hand-breaded or grill chicken tenders served with your choice of signature sauces.
A&W Chicken Sandwich Combo
Made with your choice of 2 hand-breaded or grilled tenders and served on a bun with lettuce, tomato and salad dressing
A&W Double Papa Burger & Rings Combo
Grilled Choices
2 Tacos
Customize your tacos with your choice of grilled salmon or grilled shrimp and one of our signature toppings.
Grilled Shrimp Meal
Eight pieces grilled shrimp served on a bed of rice with two sides.
Rice Bowls
Customize your rice bowl with your choice of grilled salmon or grilled shrimp and one of our signature toppings.
Grilled Salmon & Shrimp Platter
One piece grilled salmon, four pieces of grilled shrimp served on a bed of rice with two sides.
Grilled Salmon Meal
One piece grilled salmon served on a bed of rice with two sides.
A&W Entrees
Bacon Double Cheeseburger
We invented the Bacon Cheeseburger way back in 1963. Try this 1/3lb. double served with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions and pickles.
Papa Burger
A 1/3 lb. double made with 100% U.S. Beef patties, two slices of American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles and our signature A&W Papa Sauce on a toasted bun.
Original Bacon Cheeseburger
We invented the Bacon Cheeseburger way back in 1963. Try this classic made with 100% U.S. Beef and served with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions and pickles.
Double Cheeseburger
A 1/3 lb. double made with 100% U.S. Beef patties, two slices of American cheese, ketchup, mustard and pickles.
Cheeseburger
Made with 100% U.S. Beef and ressed with American cheese, ketchup, mustard and pickles.
Chicken Sandwich
Made with your choice of 2 hand-breaded or grilled tenders and served on a bun with lettuce, tomato and salad dressing.
3 pc. Hand-Breaded or Grilled Tenders
3 pieces of either hand-breaded chicken tenders served with your choice of signature sauces.
A&W Hot Dogs
Coney Cheese Dog
Our famous Coney Dog topped with cheddar cheese sauce and diced onions.
Hot Dog
A classic dog topped with ketchup, mustard, and/or relish.
Coney Dog
Our famous Coney Dog topped with diced onions.
A&W Sweets & Treats
A&W Root Beer Freeze
Our famous Float blended to create a one-of-a kind treat.
A&W Root Beer Float
Our signature Root Beer, made fresh daily and topped with creamy vanilla soft serve.
Cookie Dough Polar Swirl
6 or 12 ounce Polar Swirl
Chocolate Shake
Orange Freeze
Our famous Float blended to create a one-of-a kind treat.
Reese's Polar Swirl
6 or 12 ounce Polar Swirl
Orange Float
Orange soda topped with creamy vanilla soft serve.
Hot Fudge Sundae (Regular)
Our creamy vanilla soft serve made into your favorite treat.
A&W Diet Root Beer Float
Diet Root Beer topped with creamy vanilla soft serve.
A&W Diet Root Beer Freeze
Our famous Float blended to create a one-of-a kind treat.
Strawberry Shake
Vanilla Shake
Oreo Polar Swirl
6 or 12 ounce Polar Swirl
M&M Polar Swirl
6 or 12 ounce Polar Swirl
Cone (Regular)
Creamy vanilla soft serve served on a flakey cake cone.
Hot Caramel Sundae (Regular)
Our creamy vanilla soft serve made into your favorite treat.
Chocolate Sundae (Regular)
Our creamy vanilla soft serve made into your favorite treat.
Strawberry Sundae (Regular)
Our creamy vanilla soft serve made into your favorite treat.
Take Sides
Hushpuppies
Coleslaw
Fries
Golden and crispy.
Green Beans
Rice
Corn
Corn
Just Desserts
Chocolate Cheesecake
Cheesecake Factory Bakery® Triple Chocolate Cheesecake
Classic Cheesecake
Cheesecake Factory Bakery® classic cheesecake made with a creamy and smooth cheesecake filling on top of a graham cracker crust.
Add-A-Piece
1 pc Fish
One piece classic battered Alaska pollock.
1 pc Chicken
One piece all-white meat chicken.
3 pc Shrimp
Three pieces classic battered shrimp.
Clams
Snack size crispy breaded clams.
Popcorn Shrimp
Snack size crispy breaded popcorn shrimp.
3 pc Grilled Shrimp
Three pieces grilled shrimp.
1 pc Grilled Salmon
One piece grilled Alaska salmon.
Drinks
Pepsi
Mountain Dew
Diet Pepsi
Dr. Pepper
Sweet Tea
Starry (Large)
Starry (Medium)
Strawberry Lemonade (Large)
Dole Strawberry Lemonade
Unsweet tea
Strawberry Lemonade (Medium)
Dole Strawberry Lemonade
Diet Root Beer
Starry (Small)
Strawberry Lemonade (Small)
Dole Strawberry Lemonade
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Recent Reviews
Quiet inside, half the lobby blocked for cleaning, trash was overflowing, and orange pop trailing 3 feet feom the receptacle. Only one young lady in the upfront/lobby. And she was helping customers. There were 4 others in view between drive-thru and make station where meals/orders were being packed. Others in the kitchen, doing dishes maybe? Anyone could have taken lobby or at least clean up the pop, it was 7 ish on a week night.
February 2025
Ljs is my favorite place to eat and I live several hours away from the nearest one. I drive just to get those hush puppies and vinegar lol. On this occasion I was pleasantly surprised when even during their dinner rush in a large city our cashier seemed to love his job. He went out of his way to make our visit pleasant. It's been a long time since a fast food employee has even cracker a smile so it was very nice. They need to give that kid a raise. He went above and beyond....
February 2025
Always love Long John Silvers and A&W and I always have to stop when I am in town. I used to bring my mom here. She passed away last year. Today I brought a piece of her to enjoy a rootbeer float with me. Love and miss you, Mom. ❤️
Wheelchair accessibility: Plenty of spots.
Wheelchair accessibility: Plenty of spots.
January 2025
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