This Soul-Satisfying Iowa BBQ Joint Will Make Your Taste Buds Go Berserk
Are you ready for some seriously wonderful barbecue? Iowa isn’t often the first place that springs to mind when it comes to great BBQ, but this locally-owned restaurant has been serving up soul-satisfying food for over a decade in Des Moines and the surrounding areas.
Their menu is extensive, and no matter what type of BBQ you love, you'll find something here that will make your meal memorable.
You can come in for a meal, have them cater your next event, or order bulk side dishes and meat for a group.
They've won over 800 local, regional, and National BBQ awards plus 75 state BBQ championships.
They grew their business by responding to requests for catering. Their first location, opened in 2008, was in the downtown Des Moines skywalk system.
In 2014, they won the USA Barbecue Championship and the King of the Smoker Invitational.
They compete with over 7,000 teams each year.
1210 Locust St. (Street Level) in Des Moines, 5055 NW 2nd St. in Des Moines, or 601 Locust St. on the skywalk level in Des Moines.
Their full-service restaurant seats 400 and is open Monday-Thursday 11 am until 9 pm, Friday and Saturday 11 am until 10 pm, and Sunday 11 am until 8 pm.
If you’ve never had Smokey D’s BBQ, you’ll want to put it on your list for great Iowa restaurants to visit.
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