Bennigan's On Merle Hay

I barely got out of there...
To be honest, I went without expecting much Because it was my first time, but the truth is I fell in love with the place...
The food was a total delight, the service was excellent (Austin was excellent) And the atmosphere is super nice, it feels so peaceful to be there...I will definitely come back more than once.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very clean and fresh, reasonable prices and very friendly staff.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: World Famous Monte Cristo

Worth the 4-Hour Drive – An Unforgettable Experience!
We made a 4-hour trip just to eat at Bennigan’s—and it was absolutely worth it! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with a warm, welcoming atmosphere and exceptional service that made the entire experience unforgettable.
A huge shoutout to the manager and everyone working behind the scenes, but a special thank you to our waiter, Jason, who was absolutely phenomenal. He was friendly, attentive, and made us feel genuinely cared for. Jason went above and beyond to ensure everything about our visit was personal and perfect from start to finish.
The highlight of our meal was the famous Monte Cristo—perfectly golden, crispy on the outside, and filled with warm, melty goodness. It was served fresh and hot, and every bite lived up to the hype. It was everything I remembered it to be—and honestly, this dish alone was worth the drive!
We also tried a couple of their signature drinks, and they didn’t disappoint. The Pub Punch was perfectly sweet, refreshing, and a great complement to our meal.
Bennigan’s, and Jason, delivered in every way—amazing food, incredible service, and a welcoming atmosphere. We’re already looking forward to our next visit!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The last time that I dined at Bennigan's was in Atlanta in the 1990's. My go to meal was the Monte Cristo sandwich. I ordered it today, and it did not disappoint. It was cooked to perfection. It is honey wheat bread layered with tender ham, roasted turkey, Swiss and American cheeses. Batter-dipped, gently fried and coated with powdered sugar. Served with red raspberry preserves for dipping. We also had the Cheesy Potato Skins and Hogan's Egg Rolls for an appetizer. Both were well prepared and delicious. Our server was very attentive and super friendly. I recommend this dining experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fantastic place

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My salad's lettuce wasn't the best. Service was a little slow, but they appeared to be a bit short staffed. The atmosphere was nice.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

We were surprised how wonderful the food was. At a reasonable price. Great service. Huge plates of food. I highly recommend eating here.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food. Great people

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Cleaned. Friendly staff. Food was good

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Had the chopped Cobb salad. Very good.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Food was excellent and server was very good. Prices are reasonable.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great experience after not having Bennigan’s for years.. nice and attentive staff

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Food wasn't all that.
Cheese cake taste bad.
It's not homemade.
Traded for Bread pudding, it was ok.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 2

The food was great!! The service was great!! The only thing was they were putting some new tables in all around us which was loud.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Good experience first time there food and service was great. Worth going back to when I am in Des moines.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5