Central Iowa’s place for Championship BBQ. Winner of over 40 State BBQ Championships and over 600 local, regional, and National BBQ Awards. Winners of the 2010 BBQ Pitmasters TV Show seen on TLC and 2013 Champions of the American Royal BBQ Contest.
Whether it’s Barbecue that you are after or a customized catering menu for your next corporate event, wedding reception, business lunch, or just want to feed the family a great meal at an affordable price, Smokey D’s BBQ is the place for you. Come visit us at one of our two locations in Des Moines
Casual, family-owned hub serving up BBQ & sandwiches, American comfort food & traditional sides. Based on 5 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
5055 NW 2nd St, Des Moines, IA 50313
Phone: (515) 243-2747
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Hours
| Sunday |
10:30 AM–8 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed
Holiday hours
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| Tuesday |
10:30 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday |
10:30 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday |
10:30 AM–8 PM |
| Friday |
10:30 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday |
10:30 AM–9 PM |
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Reviews
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I ordered a two meat platter which was Burnt Ends and pulled pork with Mac & Cheese and potato salad for my sides. The MEATS were delicious! The potato salad was way too bland not a lot of taste pretty much tasted like tasteless potatoes with watered down ranch dressing. The Mac & Cheese was okay it had a slight bitter after taste but was still good. The ice tea was also delicious. If I return it would just be for the meats.
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Kevin Maloy
Very easy to see why there are so many awards displayed when you walk in. The food was very good. Everything we had was top notch. The sauces were fantastic too. Would highly recommend this place to anyone in town or passing through!
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Slava Sponitz
My recent visit to Smokey D’s BBQ was an absolute delight. Despite its unassuming one-story building, the food and service were simply outstanding. The ample parking spaces available made it easy for me to park and enjoy the delicious BBQ.
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Pamela Tetreault
AMAZING!!! The service was quick and the food was “off the chain!”. I had the 2 meat platter with burnt ends, jalapeño sausage, pasta salad and baked beans. Everything was so good, bit the pasta salad was so good. Next time I’ll get two bowls of it. Lol!
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Meansween
Great BBQ place right off of I-80 which made it an easy stop as we were traveling through Iowa.
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Paulb
Pretty good, bbq. 2 meat combo, jalapeño cheddar sausage, burnt ends. Potato casserole, mac and cheese, and garlic bread. Ribs and sausage combo
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Laraissa Portie
The line was out the door for late lunch when we arrived here and it was worth the wait. The line, despite being long, we ordered and moved to a table quickly. The barbecue sauces were delicious even though the meat didn’t need it. The menu had a bunch of mouth watering options to choose from making it kind of hard to choose from but in the end I was very happy with what I ordered. The meat was very tender and was falling apart with ease and so flavorful. I choose the mac and cheese as a side for my sandwich and it was creamy and delicious as it was I didn’t need to add a thing to it! The drinks were ice cold and refreshing as it was hot out! The restrooms were clean and stocked with paper products and soap as they should be so I felt very confident the rest of this restaurant was being properly taken care of as well. If you’re interested in eating here I’d 100% recommend coming here, it’s unlike no other, very delicious and you won’t leave disappointed!
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KATHRYN ASHBY
The burnt ends are amazing, almost addictive! You have to try this award-winning bbq.
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Marcella Henry
There isn’t any sign to tell you that you have to get in line to order then you find a seat. They bring out your food using a table tracker. Food is amazing!! The parking lot was full, so you know the food is good! Very busy but fast service and plenty of seating. I had burnt ends, jalapeno corn( it was amazing!!), mac and cheese, rhubarb pie and large drink. Prices even with the 20% tip is under 25 for lunch! Very clean bathrooms
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Jay Miner
Fantastic food part of a friendly community. Worth a stop for anybody passing by. Great for groups as well, with cafeteria style dining.
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