16 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Johnston

“I’ve been traveling the state of Iowa, trying Iowa barbecue hands down! the BEST Wings, chicken & the turkey melts in your mouth“

“Great, they didn’t give us a baked potato that was ordered, but everything was delicious“

“This place is underrated!!! We have driven past this place for 3 years and decided to stop and try it tonight. You walk in and get a Texas BBQ feel. My husband got the Brisket Cheesesteak sandwich and described the meat as being Smokey and tender & the cheese sauce made it even better. I ordered Papa’s Boneless wings 1/2 dry rub & 1/2 cactus bobs house sauce. Both delicious! The wings were tender & not stringy like most boneless wings I’ve had. We also ordered the fried pickles which were outstanding and not like anything we have tried before. The pickles were speared and tasted like they were candied instead of the basic dill taste. Delicious!! We will be back.“

“Have been going to Smokey D’s for about 10 years now, and the food is always delicious. I went today and was shocked at the improvement in customer service. My husband and I always joke that we go for the food so we ignore the customer service, but today was extremely different. Huge shoutout to Mr. Juan who checked on my table multiple times and sincerely talked to us. This is the first time I didn’t have to ask someone for a to go box. Keep up the great food and reward the new and improved staff!“

“The food is pretty incredible. The BBQ meats were on point (I went with the ribs and the sausage which is massively underrated at a BBQ meat) and that Jalapeno Cream Corn is darn near life-changing. We had the kindest, most considerate server who answered all of our questions and was flawless. Finally, importantly to me, gluten free things were CLEARLY labeled on the menu and tasted just as good as anything else. Thank you for a great dinner!“

“We had a work dinner with a group of 8 late on a Sunday night. Andrew was our server and he was AMAZING. So fun, totally cool with our crazy ordering of everything on the menu late on a Sunday night. We LOVED him. He fit right in with the fun we were there to have. The food was MIND BLOWINGLY GREAT too. I've never had pork this good. So many fun menu options. We had a blast and Andrew was definitely a big reason. We HIGHLY recommend this place if you are looking for delish pork or BBQ in the area.“

“Amazing food, Great people working there. (had to try the corn dog as well-excellent).“

“Have been going to Smokey D’s for about 10 years now, and the food is always delicious. I went today and was shocked at the improvement in customer service. My husband and I always joke that we go for the food so we ignore the customer service, but today was extremely different. Huge shoutout to Mr. Juan who checked on my table multiple times and sincerely talked to us. This is the first time I didn’t have to ask someone for a to go box. Keep up the great food and reward the new and improved staff!“

“friendly staff, great menu selections to choose from. superb smoked meats and Cajun inspired dishes. a gem in Des Moines“

“I can’t say enough about the outstanding service Raul provided during my visit. His customer service techniques are truly among the best I’ve ever encountered. From the moment we sat down, Raul made us feel welcome, attentive to every detail without ever being overbearing. He anticipated our needs before we even had to ask and handled everything with genuine professionalism and care.

The food itself was good, but Raul’s service is what truly set this experience apart and made it exceptional. It’s rare to come across someone who not only does their job well but elevates the entire dining experience. Raul is a clear example of what excellent customer service should look like. Highly recommend asking for him if you want top-tier service!“

“Food was good and hot when it arrived. Server was pleasant and efficient.“

“From JT to Ashley and Brandi this plqce is stacked with quality people. Income in almost every Tuesday from 4-6 for happy hour with a grouping my friends. Foods always great drinks are cold and the smiles are warm!! Come see these 3 anytime but Tuesday’s from 4-6 you will find me“

“Great service! Awesome food. Best Korean bbq in town. My kids love going there and alway request DZO for their special occasions.“

“This place is FANTASTIC! You almost don’t even need to read the rest of the review but if you do, here’s the skinny. Great service, Great food, super fun and home atmosphere. Saydee treated my party so well and brought out ALL their sauces for us to try. they even accommodated us after they closed. a highlight of our cross country road trip, thank you Jethro’s“

“Visited with a group (12 people). Wait was short. The waitress had a great personality and was upbeat. The food came out hot and was great. Kid menu had perfect options for all the kids in the group. Service was quick given the group size, and all orders came out correct.“

“everything was delicious“