Des Moines

Best Barbecue Restaurants in Des Moines

Looking for the best Barbecue restaurants in Des Moines? We've gathered 22 spots serving Barbecue food in Des Moines, ranked by real diner reviews and ratings. Browse photos, check menus, and request a free reservation — all in one place. Updated June 2026.

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Best Barbecue Restaurants in Des Moines

Hy-Vee Market Grille

Bennigan's

Guru BBQ

Smokey D's BBQ

Smokey D's BBQ

Uncle Wendell's

Woody's Smoke Shack

Big Daddy's Barbeque

Big Al's BBQ and catering

The Rib Shack

JR's Southpork Ranch

Jethro's Bbq

an EMUsing bbq

B & B Restaurant & Bar

Crazy Cooter's hideaway

Stu's BBQ

Willie's BBQ

Kennys Rib Wagon

Leachmon Pit stop BBQ

Famous Dave's

Smokey D's BBQ

Old West Bar-B-Q

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