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.

Smokey D's BBQ is an award-winning restaurant with three Des Moines locations.
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Their menu is extensive, and no matter what type of BBQ you love, you'll find something here that will make your meal memorable.
Smokey D's pit masters specialize in comfort food.
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You can come in for a meal, have them cater your next event, or order bulk side dishes and meat for a group.
This is the place to go for Championship BBQ.
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Smokey D’s BBQ/Facebook
They've won over 800 local, regional, and National BBQ awards plus 75 state BBQ championships.

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Owners Darren and Sherry Warth started Smokey D's in a trailer in their driveway.
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Smokey D’s BBQ/Facebook
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 2013, they won the Jack Daniels World Championship.
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In 2014, they won the USA Barbecue Championship and the King of the Smoker Invitational.
Smokey D's enjoys the distinction of being ranked among the top ten in the nation for the last ten years.
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They compete with over 7,000 teams each year.
You'll find this incredible BBQ restaurant in three locations.
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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.
The skywalk and Locust Street locations are open for lunch on weekdays, only.
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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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