Smitty's Tenderloin Shop
1401 Army Post Rd, Des Moines
(515) 287-4742
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1401 Army Post Rd, Des Moines
(515) 287-4742
Malts are delicious but everything else was super bland and honestly they need to stop being afraid of using salt.
Caring service by grandma and the crew could not cover up the reality that the food was underwhelming.
Tenderloin ($6.95 regular size, with chili cheese) was previously frozen into the fryer basket. It was bland and dry. Onion ring ($3.95) was crispy but also bland. Food also took a while to prepare despite not very busy with quite a few staff.
For me, I judged the amount of pork in the sandwich. There was a 1/3 ratio. Hardly any meat. They were frozen. Not sure what the hype is about. 🤷🏼♀️ You may very well love it! Give it a try?
Great for a quick meal, but small. I felt cramped while there and too much open light made it feel more like an outdoor place than indoor.
Excellent food and service!!!! They're always excellent!!!!
Great food and great service!
Excellent, friendly and great food
Allergic reaction because, even after asking SPECIFICALLY about allergens, they told us they cooked meat and fried in completely different friers. So, an allergic reaction happened. Unsafe, and hazardous conditions.
Dietary restrictions: No vegetarian options because everything has cross contamination. Like, nothing. No one wore gloves, so even something like soda or a shake isn't safe
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Dirty (walls, vent by our table, table, floor was sticky) hot, undercooked food, and the waitress could not be bothered!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
One of the best anywhere.
The staff is second to none.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breaded Tenderloin Sandwich, Homemade Onion Rings, Fries
Restaurantji Recommends
Absolutely the best food in town and the best service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A great tenderloin. True Southside landmark and hospitality....
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place to eat, And the best tenderloins around !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We enjoyed the nostalgia of 50 years ago! The malted milk was perfect. The tenderlion was quite dry with a lot of breading on it, but we went for the experience more than the food! It's certainly a popular place with folks that are "over 60"! The onion rings were disappointing. The coating fell off when the rings were just picked up! Perhaps because the onion rings were already a little dried out?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breaded Tenderloin Sandwich, Homemade Onion Rings
Food was greasy and bad.
Food: 1
Service: 3
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