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Bennigans
4800 Merle Hay Rd
Des Moines, IA 50322
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Main Menu
Crowd Pleasers
Mix & Match!
Southwest Egg Rolls, Broccoli Bites, Crispy Pepper Jack Cheese Chicken Tender Bites, Fajita Chicken Quesadillas, Nachos Pub Bites (any combo).
- Choose (2) $10.59
- Choose (3) $11.59
Chicken Tender Bites
$6.99
Hand-breaded bites served traditional or tossed in Buffalo sauce, with your choice of ranch or bleu cheese dressing.
Crispy Pepper Jack Cheese
$8.49
Freshly-cut Pepper Jack cheese, lightly hand-breaded and fried. Served with ranch dressing.
Broccoli Bites
$7.29
A blend of broccoli, cheese and bacon tossed in a crispy coating of Parmesan garlic herbs with smoky honey Dijon dressing.
Pub Bites
Choose any pair from: Cheeseburger*, Monte Cristo, Buffalo Chicken, Drunken Pot Roast. Cheeseburger and Drunken Pot Roast.
- $4.99
- Additional pairs only $3.99
- Make it a Soup or Salad combo for $8.29
Fajita Chicken Quesadillas
$8.99
Served with guacamole, salsa and sour cream.
Bacon Cheeseburger Chips*
$8.99
Thin & crispy Kettle-cooked Pub Chips topped with fire-grilled 100% Choice Beef, bacon bits, Cheddar cheese sauce, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, onions and pickles with ketchup and mustard drizzle garnish.
Southwest Egg Rolls
$7.99
A trio of crispy egg rolls loaded with chicken, corn, beans and spices. Served with pineapple pepper cream sauce.
Southwest Sampler
$11.99
Nachos, Southwest Egg Rolls and Fajita Chicken Quesadillas served with guacamole, salsa, sour cream and pineapple pepper cream sauce.
Sandwiches
Served with Kettle-cooked Pub Chips or your choice of any of our sides. Enjoy our Pub Chip Dip with your Kettle-cooked Pub Chips for $0.99.
Emerald Isle Club
$9.79
Stacked corned beef, roast beef and turkey with bacon, lettuce, tomato and creamy Irish Whiskey sauce. Served on a pretzel bun.
Monte Cristo
$9.29
A Bennigan’s original. Sliced ham and turkey with Swiss and American cheeses on wheat bread then lightly fried and dusted with powdered sugar. Served with red raspberry preserves.
Kilkenny’s Country Chicken Wrap
$8.59
Hand-breaded chicken tenders rolled with lettuce, tomatoes, Colby cheese and bacon. Served in a flour tortilla with smoky honey Dijon dressing. Try it with grilled chicken!
Southwest Chipotle Turkey Wrap
$8.99
Sliced turkey and Pepper Jack cheese rolled with guacamole, lettuce, tomatoes and cilantro. Served in a flour tortilla with garlic chipotle mayonnaise.
Irish Dip
$9.79
Puts a French dip to shame! Thinly sliced roast beef in red ale au jus topped with caramelized onions, crispy fried onions and melted American cheese on a crispy garlic roll. Served with red ale au jus and creamy horseradish for dipping.
Irish Chicken Melt
$8.59
Grilled chicken breast smothered with creamy spinach and topped with bacon. Served on a crispy garlic roll.
Turkey O’Toole
$8.29
Freshly sliced turkey breast, melted Swiss cheese and smoky honey Dijon dressing. Served on a pretzel bun.
Cajun Chicken O’Toole
$8.29
Blackened grilled chicken breast, bacon, melted Swiss cheese and smoky honey Dijon dressing. Served on a pretzel bun.
Knife & Fork Stacked Reuben
$9.79
Thick slices of rye bread piled high with layers of corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and 1000 Island dressing. Served with a knife and fork.
Ultimate Gourmet Burgers*
Hand-crafted, half-pound fresh 100% Choice beef burgers served on a white bun (wheat or pretzel bun also available) with lettuce, tomatoes, onion and pickle. Includes French fries or your choice of any of our sides. Cooked to order. Substitute a grilled chicken breast, veggie patty or turkey burger.
American Cheeseburger
$8.99
Our classic burger with American cheese.
The Big Irish
$13.99
Are you up for the challenge? Try any of our burgers with two juicy 8 oz. patties perfectly grilled and served with double the toppings and an extra bun.
BBQ Bacon Cheddar Burger
$9.29
Cheddar cheese, BBQ sauce, bacon, and mustard.
Spicy Chipotle Burger
$9.29
Steak rub seasoning, crispy fried onions, Pepper Jack cheese, chipotle garlic mayo.
GUINNESS Glazed Bacon Burger
$9.29
GUINNESS Stout glaze, bacon, Cheddar cheese, crispy fried onions.
You’re The Chef!
$9.29
Build your own Burger & Top It with Up To 4 of the Following Toppings! Toppings: American cheese, Swiss cheese, Cheddar cheese, Pepper Jack cheese, Bleu cheese crumbles, GUINNESS Stout glaze, BBQ sauce, Bacon, Crispy fried onions, Sautéed onions, Guacamole, Jalapeños.
Build your own Burger
Build your own Burger & Top It with Up To 4 of the Following Toppings: American cheese, Swiss cheese, Cheddar cheese, Pepper Jack cheese, Bleu cheese crumbles, GUINNESS® Stout glaze, BBQ sauce, Bacon, Crispy fried onions, Sautéed onions, Guacamole, Jalapeños
Legendary Favorites
Our Legendary Favorites are each served with Bennigan’s recommended sides; however, we are happy to substitute any side at your request. As always, enjoy complimentary seconds on your sides. Add a side Caesar or garden salad or crock of soup for $0.99.
Oh, Baby Back Ribs
Sweet and tender ribs slathered in tangy BBQ sauce. Served with Kettle-cooked Pub Chips and coleslaw.
- Full Rack $19.99
- Half Rack $14.99
Tuscan Chicken
$10.99
Chef-inspired grilled chicken breast topped with a Bruschetta blend of diced fresh tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, onions and balsamic vinegar. Served with garlic mashed potatoes and broccoli.
Drunken Pot Roast
$11.29
Tender pot roast in a red ale gravy with roasted carrots and red onions. Served with garlic mashed potatoes.
Southwest Fajitas
Served with sour cream, pico de gallo, lettuce, cheese and rice pilaf.
- Chicken $13.99
- Steak $14.99
- Combo $14.49
Stacked Chicken & Shrimp
$13.99
Two chicken breasts topped with sautéed shrimp, provolone cheese, spicy lobster cream sauce, tomatoes and green onions. Served over rice pilaf with steamed broccoli.
Beer-Battered Fish & Chips
$9.99
Beer-battered and lightly fried until crispy. Served with French fries and coleslaw.
Grilled Salmon
$14.49
Simply grilled or blackened. Served with rice pilaf and broccoli. Simply Grilled.
Pan-Seared Tilapia
$12.99
Drizzled with beurre blanc on a bed of crispy fried onions. Served with rice pilaf and broccoli.
Chicken Tenders Platter
$10.49
Served with French fries, coleslaw and smoky honey Dijon dressing. Try it with grilled chicken!
Grilled Chicken Platter
$10.49
Two fajita marinated chicken breasts charbroiled over an open flame. Served with rice pilaf and broccoli.
Cajun Chicken & Shrimp Pasta
$12.99
Cajun grilled chicken and shrimp over a bed of fettuccine pasta tossed with smoked vegetables in a spicy lobster cream sauce. Served with toasted garlic bread.
New York 12 oz. Choice Strip Steak*
$12.99
Served with garlic mashed potatoes and broccoli.
Fire-Grilled 8 oz. Choice Sirloin*
$14.49
Served with garlic mashed potatoes and broccoli.
Salads
Steakhouse Chopped Salad
$9.99
A combination of fresh greens, bleu cheese crumbles, tomatoes and bacon tossed with bleu cheese dressing. Topped with a fire-grilled 4 oz. Choice sirloin steak and crispy fried onions.
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce tossed in Caesar dressing and topped with grated Parmesan cheese and croutons.
- $7.99
- Add Chicken for $2.00
- Add Shrimp or Salmon for $3.00
Kilkenny’s Country Chicken Salad
$9.79
Crispy or grilled chicken with garden greens, bacon, Colby cheese, eggs, and tomatoes tossed in smoky honey Dijon dressing.
Grilled “Bricked” Rocket Steak*
$10.49
A “brick-flattened” fire-grilled 4oz. Choice sirloin steak on top of a Rocket arugula salad with tomatoes, garlic and crispy bacon pieces. Drizzled with a balsamic glaze.
Spinach Salad
Baby spinach, bacon, pecans, sun-dried tomatoes, bleu cheese crumbles, raisins, red onion and egg tossed in sweet-pepper vinaigrette dressing.
- 7.99 $7.99
- Add Chicken for $2.00
- Add Shrimp or Salmon for $3.00
Apple Pecan Salad
Blend of garden greens, spicy pecans, Granny Smith apples, Craisins® and bleu cheese crumbles tossed in maple vinaigrette dressing, then drizzled with a balsamic glaze.
- $8.99
- Add Chicken for $2.00
- Add Shrimp or Salmon for $3.00
Ultimate Buffalo Chicken Salad
$9.99
Crispy or grilled Buffalo chicken, field greens, bleu cheese, carrots, tomatoes, celery and pico de gallo tossed in ranch dressing. Served inside a spicy, crispy tortilla shell.
Soups
Hand-Crafted French Onion
- Crock $4.49
- Bowl $5.49
Ultimate Baked Potato
- Crock $4.49
- Bowl $5.49
Soup of the Day
- Crock $4.49
- Bowl $5.49
Desserts
S’mores Sundae
$5.49
S’mores brownies on top of a scoop of vanilla ice cream, then topped with a toasted marshmallow skewer and drizzled with chocolate sauce.
Brownie Bottom Pie
$5.49
A Bennigan’s Classic! A chewy chocolate fudge brownie with vanilla ice cream on top, covered with hot fudge, whipped cream and a cherry.
Mini Monte Chocolate Bites
$5.49
Mini Montes filled with peanut butter, bananas and chocolate served with a side of vanilla ice cream and GUINNESS® chocolate sauce.
Pineapple Rum Upside Down Cake
$5.49
An upside down pound cake layered and stacked with rum soaked pineapples. Topped with toasted coconut, a rum glaze and whipped cream.
Beverages
Soft Drinks
(Free Refills)Peps, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Sierra Mist, Dr. Pepper, Tropican, Lemonade.
Flavored Lemonades
Strawberry, Blackberry, Watermelon
Coffee, Hot Tea and Fresh Brewed Iced Tea
Free Refills
Bottled Water
Orange, Cranberry, Apple, Grapefruit and Pineapple Juices
IBC Root Beer
Red Bull Energy Drink, Red Bull Sugarfree
* Hamburgers and steaks that are served rare or medium-rare may be undercooked and will only be served upon customer request. Consuming undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness.
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General Info
Hours
Monday:
11:00am - 2:00am
Tuesday:
11:00am - 2:00am
Wednesday:
11:00am - 2:00am
Thursday:
11:00am - 2:00am
Friday:
11:00am - 2:00am
Saturday:
11:00am - 2:00am
Sunday:
11:00am - 12:00am