Jethro’s BBQ n’ LakeHouse

1425 SW Vintage Pkwy, Ankeny
(515) 289-4444

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Ryan Laraon

Our server Randi was awesome.

Adam Ziegler

Always enjoy getting dinner here when in Town

Darrell Kidd

Staff at every location seems friendly and well trained. Food comes out in a timely manner

James Svoboda

Solid food, great service, and a normal well kept sports bar!

Daniel Aguilar

Be careful they charge hiding items without explanation

Thomas Williams

Great Place. Had the brisket and burnt ends, baked beans, cream corn w/ jalapenos and corn muffin.
Brisket was tender & lean w/ a bit of fat (flavor!). Burned ends were good, in a sauce, maybe the normal BBQ sauce, a little sweet.
Service was quick and Server, "D?" was helpful, personable and friendly. Great Job!
Sauces were good. Five to choose from. I enjoyed the spicy.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Brisket, Jethro's BBQ, Jalapeño Corn

Cody M

I've been a regular to this location and others for several years but things have changed and it's no longer a staple in my visits. The green goblin sauce, the flavor of the ranch, amount of chicken to breading, and only 16oz drink happy hour have all changed in the last 3-4 months and it's not for the better of the visit. I thought maybe I just had a bad visit the last 2 times but I feel like now after my 3rd visit it's a change that won't be going back.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 4

Brent Fencl

Great pork tenderloin, local craft beer, asked for jalapenos & brought out fresh cut not pickled, love the different BBQ sauces, bartender was super nice as well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dylan Lathrum

Our server was kaleigh, she was amazing! Professional, polite, tentative, well spoken, carries herself with Authority. Food received a three star because I ordered bubbas boneless wings, full order. I have had these probably 20 to 30 times and there is usually a heaping plate that comes out. When I receive my order, this time there was maybe 15 to 20 boneless wings. That is not our servers fault and I wish there was consistency so that there’s not disappointment

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 5

Ron Luchetti

Food and service were outstanding, JT gave us lots of local info.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fries, Pulled Pork

Donna Jones

Delicious and tasty food, fried pickles, pork sandwich, burnt ends! Great service! Clean place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Onion Rings, Pulled Pork

Moe Cizlak

Its good

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sapphyre “Jewel” Skye

Revised: under new management (She took responsibility). We waited longer than what we should have for an almost empty restaurant. Ordered the Sally sue salad and it arrived with no chicken. Manager for my chicken and didn't blame the cook! Ordered a frozen margarita with extra salt on the rim. The drinking self was salty. They fixed my drink for me!. At the end of it all, management tool off $10. I walked out happy with the end results and the food was as delicious as always.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Mike D.

Well looks like it's time to find a new wing place... The picture below is from a year ago. Used to get 10 wings for $15.95. Now you get 8 wings for $17.95... That's about a 4 dollar increase. I asked about the change and the server told me they order by the pound now.. In college wings used to go for $0.50 a wing and $5.00 pitchers of beer. Now it's $2.25 a wing and $16.00 dollars for a large Mason jar that is jammed full of ice for a specialtydrink.. 3-4 sips and your drink is gone.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 5

Heather Dabney

Although there was nothing poor about our experience, the fact that they changed their wings to be the same across the board -"1lb, about 8 wings"- for a much higher price point compared to what it used to be is highly disappointing. We will definitely be reconsidering our visits here in the future as we can't justify the higher prices and smaller portions across the board. For those craving wings, be prepared to pay close to $20 for your meal!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 5

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