Cyd's Catering
5405 NW 78th Ct, Johnston, IA 50131
Restaurants with Private Dining in Johnston, Iowa
We list 16 restaurants with private dining in Johnston ready to host your next corporate event. Each is verified with photos, capacity, and reviews. Submit a single quote request to hear back from up to 3 venues in 24 hours.
Tito's Lounge
3916 NW Urbandale Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322
WineStyles of Johnston
8460 Birchwood Ct #500, Johnston, IA 50131
Wine store chain offering regular tasting events & also stocking craft beer, cheese & chocolates.
Wasabi Johnston
8481 Birchwood Ct, Johnston, IA 50131
Light-filled, modern chain branch serving up bento boxes, sushi and hot Japanese dishes.
Lynn's On Merle Hay
6014 NW 59th Ct, Johnston, IA 50131
Triple B - Brenden "Bubby" B
5950 NW 86th St, Johnston, IA 50131
The Cork 50131
6205 Merle Hay Rd Suite 130, Johnston, IA 50131
EL MARIACHI
5825 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA 50131
Down-to-earth Mexican joint with a large menu, including combo plates, lunch specials & margaritas.
Amigo Mexican Restaurant
8510 Birchwood Ct, Johnston, IA 50131
De Rice
8460 Birchwood Ct Suie#100, Johnston, IA 50131
ShortE's BBQ
8805 Chambery Blvd #250, Johnston, IA 50131
Counter-service establishment offering BBQ meats, sandwiches, platters & sides, plus beer.
The Warehouse Pub
10100 NW 62nd Ave, Johnston, IA 50131
Jethro's BBQ N' Pork Chop Grill
5950 NW 86th St, Johnston, IA 50131
Marino's Italian Restaurant
5775 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA 50131
Cozy Café Johnston
8385 Birchwood Ct, Johnston, IA 50131
Colorful eatery offering American diner classics & some Italian options, plus all-day breakfast.
1908 Draught House
8789 Northpark Dr, Johnston, IA 50131
Low-key sports bar with a covered patio for burgers, pizza & other pub eats, plus many draft beers.
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Meeting-planner FAQs for Johnston
Common questions for booking corporate events in Johnston, Iowa.
What's the typical capacity range for restaurants with private dining in Johnston?
None of the 16 restaurants with private dining on this page publishes a room capacity yet, so we don't print a range for Johnston rather than guess one. Capacity also depends on layout — theater seating fits more than banquet rounds, and a room's largest number is its tightest one. Specify your guest count and event format in your quote and we'll surface the right matches.
Are catering and AV included in restaurants with private dining quotes?
It varies. Some Johnston restaurants with private dining bundle in-house catering, AV, and event staff into the rental. Others operate venue-only and let you bring preferred vendors. Each listing notes its model when claimed; for un-claimed listings, ask in your quote and venues will detail what's included.
What do restaurants with private dining in Johnston cost?
We don't print one. Not one of the 16 restaurants with private dining on this page publishes a rate to us, so any figure here would be invented. Venue pricing moves with the date, the day of the week, the headcount, and whether the room carries a food-and-beverage minimum, so the only real number is the one the venue quotes you. Send your date and guest count and up to 3 Johnston venues reply with theirs.
Can I get parking, AV, accessibility, and other logistics info upfront?
Yes — these are standard items in any Johnston venue quote. When you submit a quote request, mention any specific needs (wheelchair access, AV requirements, parking for X guests, valet, etc.) and venues will address each in their response.
What's the cancellation policy for restaurants with private dining in Johnston?
Each venue sets its own, and we hold no contract terms for any of the restaurants with private dining on this page, so there is no deposit or refund figure for us to quote. Ask the venue in writing for the deposit amount, the payment schedule, and what is refundable at each point before your date, and get all three before you sign.
Do Johnston restaurants with private dining accommodate hybrid (in-person + virtual) events?
Most modern Johnston restaurants with private dining support hybrid setups with built-in livestreaming, dedicated bandwidth, and AV teams. If hybrid is essential to your event, mention it in your quote — venues will confirm AV capacity, bandwidth, and any related tech fees.
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