Long John Silver's | A&W

3.6
1766 reviews
Seacret Society

About

Fast Food RestaurantSeafood RestaurantTake Out RestaurantChicken Restaurant
Real seafood should be sourced from real sea-places, like, you know, oceans. So that's exactly where we source our wild-caught Alaska pollock, wild-caught Alaska salmon, and wild-caught north Pacific cod. We’re no one trick sea pony.

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Credit cardAvailable

Location

Long John Silver's | A&W
7421 Douglas Ave., Urbandale, IA
50322, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.6
1,766 reviews
5 stars
694
4 stars
402
3 stars
275
2 stars
142
1 star
253

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Issues

Customers frequently reported long wait times, incorrect orders, and rude staff interactions.

Food Quality

The food quality was inconsistent, with complaints about overcooked, undercooked, or greasy items.

Cleanliness

The restaurant was often described as dirty, with issues such as unpleasant odors and unclean tables.

Portion Sizes

Many customers noted that portion sizes were smaller than expected, leading to dissatisfaction.

Operational Hours

The restaurant had inconsistent operating hours, often closing early or not opening as advertised.
  • MV
    Manni Vawser
    Nov 17, 2025
    1.0
    Hello I am a formal employee at long John silver in urbandale iowa. I was hired as a cashier and I was accused of something I didn’t do and was fired for it. I have a learning disability so it take a while for me to comprehend things and I would ask for help and they would get mad. If the boss likes you you can do what ever you want there. Employees smoke vapes in the building. They steal food. They are very rude. Most of all I feel as if I was fired for my learning disabilities
  • JD
    JUSTIN DYAR
    Nov 7, 2025
    3.0
    The food is great. I made a online delivery order and a good portion of my order was not delivered. This isn't their problem but I called to notify them I need the rest of my order and was told I could come pick it up. I drove there and was no t given an apology or coupon or anything. Just a thanks. I didn't want to drive 20 mins there and back, that's why I ordered delivery. I don't usually do this but it really pissed me off...
  • NB
    nancy bahns
    Nov 4, 2025
    3.0
    They NEVER remember the tartar sauce on delivery orders.
  • JN
    Jack the Narrator
    Oct 31, 2025
    4.0
    This location is first and foremost a Long John Silver's that also happens to offer A&W menu options. However the A&W menu is limited to their standard combos and ice cream items. Stand-alone A&W locations have additional menu items to offer. Service is friendly and efficient. Sadly, like every LJS I've visited over the past year, the food (while fresh and flavorful) is oddly lukewarm in temperature, when in the past it's always been steaming hot upon serving. Atmosphere-wise is where this particular location really excels compared to the other LJS's I've frequented. All the other ones I've been to the last couple of years have stripped down their maritime decor and painted everything a plain, ugly white color. Not this place though. This LJS feels like it should with lots of fun sea-faring themed decorations and a warm, inviting wooden brown color. The A&W mash-up also provides a jukebox that customers can use with classic rock/pop songs playing in the restaurant. This particular location is out of my way compared to others, but I intend to revisit it the first chance I can. But please LJS, do something about heating up your food.
  • TB
    Toney Bell
    Oct 20, 2025
    2.0
    This places needs a whole new parking lot and drive through. While, yes, the cheese curds are ok, it's not great, and, sadly, overpriced for the quality. The breading was not crisp, very minimal pull on the curds (possibly sitting out for a while, but that is the standard for fast food), the burger was rather dry, relying more on the condiments to provide a healthy bite than anything, and worst of all was the wait. We spent over thirty minutes waiting for one burger and two orders of cheese curds, and the person in front of us had stated they had been there for almost forty minutes. TL;DR: the food was what you expect out of fast food with the full wait of a five star restaurant.

Frequently Asked Questions About Long John Silver's | A&W

Can I order online and pickup in store?

Yes! Order online and pickup in store at participating Long John Silver's restaurants. Find your local LJS here: https://www.ljsilvers.com/locations

Can I see a menu?

You can see a menu here: https://www.ljsilvers.com/menu/