J Benjamin's
4.7
from - Neighborhood: Des Moines Metro
- 5800 Franklin Ave.
- Des Moines, IA 50322
- 515-255-3725
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
J Benjamin's on the west side serves a variety of American and Italian dishes. Dimmed lighting and a small fireplace make for an atmosphere that's cozy and romantic. Pizzas and pastas with homemade sauce are the specialties. The servers are experienced and energetic, and the owner is often there checking on customers and making sure everything is running smoothly.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Franklin Avenue and Merle Hay Road
- Parking:
- Free Lot
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday
- Cuisine:
- Pizza, Italian, and American
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- No reservations required
- Dress Code:
- Anything Goes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Restaurant Style:
- Pizzeria
Features
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Cozy, Laid Back Casual, and Romantic
- Live Music:
- Yes
- Noise Level:
- Moderate
- Features:
- Kids Menu and Takeout/Carryout
- Average Drink Price:
- $3
- Worth Noting:
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J Benjamin's features live music from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.
Food specialties: Pizzas, pasta dishes, tenderloins, New York strip steak, sandwiches and seafood specials. Most dinners come with soup or salad.
- Payment Methods:
- Checks Accepted, Major Credit Cards, and Cash
- Capacity:
- 60
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"A little dark--but good food"
By Doug from Southside, January 24, 2009
We visited J. Benjamin's last week and were pleased with the food. I had pizza and it was one of the best that I've eaten in Des Moines. The pe...
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"Simon's feet and bounce along with JAZZ"
By Mutha from Windsor Heights, January 18, 2009
The first thing I noticed was the owner who greets you at the door, he had the bounce of TIGGER and shoes that looked like toe socks! The food is ...
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"Des Moines best kept Secret"
By Aardvark from Merle Hay, January 17, 2009
Everything there is outstanding. We had a short wait because all the booths were filled with happy people. I looked closely at their expressions ...
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