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Saffron Indian Cuisine (Johnston, IA) Review
4.6* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4* Service: 5* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $44 04/24/2026 It was honestly a bit…
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Early Bird Brunch (West Des Moines, IA) Review
4.75* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 5* There is a reason for the long wait for tables – the food and service are…
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El Mariachi (Johnston, Iowa) Restaurant Review
4.6* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4* Service: 5* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $31 04/18/2026 This place has been on…
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Gastro Grub & Pub (Waukee, IA) Review
Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 4* This place is becoming a habit…and each time the food is just as good as the last time!
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Central Standard (Waukee, IA) Review
4.75* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 5* Service: 5* Possibly the BEST Happy Hour in the area and a great meal afterwards – definitely order…
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The Chicken Coop (Urbandale, IA) Review
4.2* (out of 5) Food: 4* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4* Service: 4* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $23 04/11/2026 While we haven’t had a…
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