50 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Johnston

“Huge shout out to Wasabi Johnston! My daughter wanted to go there for sushi for her bday dinner last night. I called ahead and asked if we could bring in a cake, etc... they were MORE than accommodating. They said whatever we needed! They kept it a secret until we finished our dinner. Brought out the cake, lit the candles, provided extra plates, a knife to cut it and were SO kind. Thank you guys all SO much! My daughter was thrilled (and embarrassed). Excellent dinner too!“

“A special place to create great memories 🍦🍨“

“Came in just 10 minutes before the kitchen closed but the kind man at the bar still gladly took our order and offered us water without us asking. The smash burger and fries were pretty solid! We played one round of bowling and ended up being the last ones there and he didn't charge us for the game. Great service and vibes, will definitely be back.“

“I’ve been traveling the state of Iowa, trying Iowa barbecue hands down! the BEST Wings, chicken & the turkey melts in your mouth“

“This restaurant notified us, after we ordered online for delivery, that they believed our driver took our order. They called to tell us that before we even had a chance to believe there was a problem, and fully communicated what the issue was. They remade our order and it was delivered less than a half hour after they discovered the issue. Superior customer service. Highly recommend.“

“I want to give a shout out to Early Birds restaurant in West Des Moines. Kevin was a fantastic bartender. First time I have been here. The food was amazing. I love the atmosphere. The whole concept is great. The menu… too many things to choose from. I got the Cinnamon roll French toast. Delicious. And the Hashbrown holes delicious. It was great to get an appetizer before my French toast. I have to give a shout out to Kevin as he knows everything on the menu plus he has great suggestions for drinks from the bar! Will deffinately be going back again.“

“Best butter chicken I’ve ever had“

“My family and I recently stopped at Smash Park in Des Moines on a whim for some family fun and food. The atmosphere was laid back and our kids thoroughly enjoyed the outdoor pickle ball courts and the arcade. Food, dessert and drinks were all crowd pleasers! And to go completely over the top, we left our blanket outside and Jerry answered my phone call, went outside to retrieve it from the bench where I left it, and mailed it back to me free of charge. In a world where kindness and customer support are harder and harder to come by, Jerry and Smash Park get a 10/10 from this family!!!“

“Crumbl never disappoints! The cookies are always fresh, soft, and packed with flavor. I love the rotating weekly menu because there’s always something new to try. The staff is friendly, the store is clean, and the ordering process is quick and easy. Whether you’re treating yourself or bringing cookies to a gathering, Crumbl is always a hit. Highly recommend for anyone with a sweet tooth!“

“Best coffee shop in Des Moines!! ☕️ Amazing local honey tooo 🍯“

“Good beer and food, but over priced, especially with added fees.“

“Beautiful roasts, great pour overs, delicious shots and Gibraltars. Best in the state that I’ve found! Keep it up guys. Omg and the scones…perfect.“

“First time having Turkish food, and will be back!!!!! Everything was so flavorful.“

“Best restaurant in ankney! By so far haven’t change. Has best customer service and FOOD!“

“I love this place so much!! The ice cream is always fresh and delicious. I know the owners because I use to have their kids in daycare and they are such a sweet family. Definitely my favorite ice cream shop in the area!“

“We had Sam and Billy for our servers at the bar, they were extremely friendly, attentive and knowledgeable of the menu. Our drinks stayed full with plenty of conversation. This is the reason we continue to come back to this hotel.“

“Went for the first time as we are from 4 hours away. Everything was awesome. Got seated right away. And order was taken. Food came out hot. Didn’t try the pop tart as wasn’t sure what it was. But heard it is very good. Maybe next time we get to town. Service was outstanding“

“Fun gathering place with great summer treats!“

“The staff are always super friendly and kind!“

“The food is so good and they are lightning fast! Def check out their spicy chicken, I think it starts with a “K”?“

“It’s been awhile since I’ve stopped in, but each time I did, the baked goods were heavenly. The shop is cute as well, feels very spacey, but homey too.“

“Always friendly service, fast and delicious!“

“Starting with the management and all the way down to the staff, everyone at 7 Brew is absolutely amazing! The customer service is always top notch, and the Banana Bread Mocha is easily one of the best coffees I’ve ever had. This location never disappoints great people, great drinks, and an awesome experience every time!“

“My favorite place for Greek and Italian food!“

“Delicious ! Would 10/10 come back again and try all the flavors !“

“First time visiting this establishment today. Let me start with I am from Chicago and I cook so I know good soul food. And baby this is it. Yes I did arrive at about 430 and there was a little bit of a wait but the food was made fresh and well worth it. Thank you for your time and patience and I will be back again. But thanks for giving me a little bit of home today. Happy Sunday and God bless.“

“A little stinky but fun place to let your pooch run around“

“The BEST sour beers I’ve had!“

“We recognize Chris for going above and beyond at Wasabi Waukee on September 23, 2025.

We were facing an urgent issue with our keg cooler that was impacting draft service. Chris not only helped diagnose and repair the cooler on the spot, he also assisted with swapping in new kegs, confirming lines, pressures, and temperatures, and ensuring every tap was pouring correctly before he left. His professionalism, technical know-how, and willingness to stay until the job was truly complete prevented service interruptions during a busy period and saved us product waste.

Please pass along my thanks—this is exactly the kind of partnership we value. Chris represented Confluence exceptionally well.

Thank you,
Rhiannon King
General Manager, Wasabi Waukee“

“I recently ordered the strawberry croissant and the fruit danish pastries. Both were delicious and received rave reviews from my coworkers. I needed a pick up time before work and she was great at accommodating me. I will definitely order again!“

“My second time here - great ambiance, service, good, & drinks. I’ve purchased items at the connected market each time. Very handy.“

“The food was delicious. If you want your appetizer out first, make sure you order it way before your entrees. Good service. Very clean. The Pad Woon Sen was phenomenal. The edamame was cooked perfect and sushi roll we ordered was delicious too! We will definitely be back“

“3/1/25 I ordered delivery My order was grilled chicken sandwich on sourdough bread with fries. The sandwich was very good and lots of great flavor. Herb fries were good too. I also, ordered the pretzel Bread Pudding, it was terrible dry and hard even with the carmel sauce. Bad choice.
8/10“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sakari Sushi is hands down my favorite place for sushi in Des Moines! The food is always incredibly fresh, and the sushi is the best in town, no question. What really sets this place apart is the staff. They’re phenomenal, friendly, attentive, and always moving with purpose. You’ll never catch anyone just standing around; they’re constantly making sure everything runs smoothly and guests are taken care of. Special shoutout to our bartender Jake for mixing up the best drinks. His Painkiller cocktail is an absolute must-try! Whether you're a sushi lover or just looking for a great night out, Sakari never disappoints.“

“Olivia was great and deserves a pay raise“

“Had a great time with my 4 other guest. The food, service and atmosphere were all excellent! The wait staff did an amazing job with service and in helping me sign up for P.F. Chang rewards that I can use at any location even though I was in West Des Moines IA but live in the far West Chicago suburbs.“

“The wings were amazing. Super crispy outside and juicy inside. I had the Thai Basil and son had the Honey Gochjang. Both were awesome. Hoping for the best for them.“

“Great food and drinks! Service was fantastic, thank you to Cory and Zoey!! The kitchen team was hard working!!“

“An unexpectedly large number of my family & friends descended on this fine establishment after a Celebration of Life and everyone was taken care of in a very timely & professional manner! Everyone loved their food, beverages, & the service! THANK YOU for shining a light on what was a difficult day! 🙏“

“Excellent service and food!“

“Excellent food. Service was just ok and floors needed some sweeping.But, the food was delicious.“

“Awesome beer and support their local first responders!“

“We just stayed for one beer but this place has a great vibe, great beer and friendly staff. Looking forward to coming back.“

“Elegant design, wonderful wood-fired pizza, great service, who could ask for more?“

“I’ve worked with Evan and his staff the last couple years to get pizza for Centennial boys’ tennis team meals. They have been amazing to work with and very accommodating, even with weather related changes to the scheduled meals. The pizza has been delicious and the boys love it. The 26 inch pizzas are awesome for feeding large groups. I would highly recommend Dough Co in Ankeny!“

“IF YOU RUN THIS PLACE, FIX THE MUSIC PLAYLIST.

Ok, for the rest of you: Ernie’s is the best bar in DSM. Cheap drinks, good atmosphere, cool bartenders, and the food truck sells great burgers. Recently the owner(s?) has/have enforced a strict playlist on the place (which is worse than letting your bartenders pick the music, if that needs spelled out), but this is a recent hiccup in a place that I frequent and love.“

“Just a great bar, we meet our son there when we’re in town.“

“Every single person that I have had the pleasure of ordering from had been amazing. Now for the drinks. Absolutely knocks the competitors out of the coffee/drinks game. I will make the drive Everytime to get their drinks. I have a competitor store by me and will skip it to come to 7 Brew!“

“Favorite local ice cream!!“