About an hour and a half drive but well worth the trip!…read moreSaturday early afternoon and it was packed...about a half hour wait for seating was the only downside. Service was outstanding and the staff seemed to be handling multiple aspects of the jobs and helping each other out...no one just did one thing and I think that really sped up the service. Katie was our primary server and was outstanding! We ordered up a two and a three meat deal and had Campground Beans, Creamy Coleslaw, Cheesy Potatoes,, and Mac & Cheese as sides as well as a slice of Texas Toast and Cornbread as sides....oh, and Golden Corn Nuggets as an appetizer. The Corn Nuggets were good and sweet and served up with honey and a ranch sauce for dipping. The meat choices were 3) Ribs, Pork Loin, and Turkey Breast....and 2) Pork Loin and Turkey Breast. The smoke on everything was amazing and just the right amount for excellent flavors..the ribs were very meaty. Some places ribs leave you wanting but not at Watcha Smoking! The Pork Loin and the Turkey Breast were both very good as well...still tender and not dried out. I liked the Neck of the Woods sauce the best (mild tomato based) as well as the Carolina Gold sauce...it had nice kick to it. The sides were all good but the only issue was the Cheesy Potatoes were a bit dry.....I'm thinking that it must've been towards the end of the batch and had been sitting around for a bit. Cornbread was excellent, Texas Toast tops, Coleslaw was a good shredded, wet slaw, the Mac and Cheese very good, and the Campground Beans were the preferred side as they had some good chunks of smoked meats mixed in. Fantastic place, great for small groups and large groups as well...great food and great service...Definitely worth the trip!

Really enjoyed the premier BBQ joint in the greater Des Moines area in my visit to Whatcha Smokin'…read morein the midst of a rural backdrop, this place was definitely worth the 45 minute trek from the state capital for delicious brisket, corn, slaw and sweet tea at a very affordable price. I appreciated the dual restaurant ambiance for a service side with waiters or a order at the register style. All BBQ restaurants have one or the other but not both. The meet was tender and juicy and as their name would suggest - smoked to perfection. I don't know if I'll find myself in Iowa ever again but if I do I will definitely make another pilgrimage to Whatcha smokin for the states best BBQ

Happened to stop by while in town... best choice of the day. They had a customer appreciation event…read moregoing on - $6.50 for pulled pork combo meal. Sandwich was excellent and the baked beans were top tier. Will be back!!

Bett & Bev's BBQ in Jefferson is a fam fav. Occasionally, on Friday nights they do their smoked…read moreprime rib special, and when we found out today was a prime rib day, we changed our dinner plans and headed that way. The crust on this prime rib is similar to a caramelized rack of ribs, and makes you want more of that sweet flavor. Their brown gravy is a favorite of ours as well, and we had to get a side of it just to have some. THEN decided it was so good we got an order of mashed potatoes and gravy, even though we were stuffed. Coleslaw and baked beans were great sides. Limited hours, so check online before going, but definitely give them a go! Also, they sell their racks of ribs double wrapped, which freeze well (we have 4 sitting at home in our freezer right now)!! -- at Bett & Bev's BBQ.

Great atmosphere! Lots of great options!…read moreFully loaded nachos was a meal in itself. Plenty of TV's to watch sports Huge portions

Excellent service, food and atmosphere! Ate here 3 times in a week while in town on business…read more Consistently good all week!

I travel quite often for work. Work found me near this place, and I randomly walked in during…read morelunch. I have two go-to BBQ joints in the US. One is in Houston, a place called The Pit Room. The other is outside of Baton Rouge, a place called Couyon's. I'm adding Iowa BBQ to that list. This place was fantastic, I could have made a meal off of the Smoked Jalapeno Poppers alone. Only complaint, and I'm Southern now, I NEED some fresh sweet tea in there!!!

After having a late supper there (around 7:30), my group wanted to go back for lunch the next to…read moretry some other menu items. The ribs are some of the most tender and meaty I have ever had. The burnt ends are a must! The cornbread is delicious, soft and warm and served with honey butter. I want to go back to LeMars just to eat here.

Stopped here for lunch on my way through the area. I think this was one of the only restaurants in…read moretown, which made me even more excited to walk in and have the others all be referred to by name. That's always the mark of a good spot. They had their brisket sandwich with fries on special so I gave that a go. The brisket was delicious, juicy, cooked well, and the BBQ sauce that went with it was great, as well. The fries were good and your standard fare. The waitress was very friendly and, like I said, knew all the regulars by name. The parking is your normal curbside, small town parking. This was very good!

great atmosphere, cold beer, great service and delicious food! I recommend the Brisket sandwich…read more(Brisket, Mac & Cheese then topped with Swiss cheese served on Texas toast.) 5stars

I travel to Texas quite a bit and this is a great substitute between trips and the best bbq in…read moreOmaha by a long shot! Get the brisket point, it is sooo tender but be prepared for a little fat. I hate that I even have to say that but given some of these reviews complaining about Smokin Barrel running out of meat, it's obvious some people in Omaha don't understand bbq.

I love the new location. I was excited to see that as long as they have the food they were open…read moremuch later than I remember them being when at the previous location I only had the choices of brisket and turkey - not a turkey fan so I had a brisket sandwich - so very good. I can't wait to go back.

Love this place, it's some of the best BBQ in the DSM area…read more Staff is always friendly and the service is always excellent

Great bbq to be had at Kue'd Smokehouse!…read more I am a big Smokey D's fan but my cousins said this place was just as good and I have to say I'm a convert. Some things were better, others not as good, but good overall. Great brisket and burnt ends were ok but a little light on the smoke to be honest. The pulled pork was dry in some places and nice and juicy in others. The smoked Mac and cheese is mighty tasty and not too bitter from the smoke. Glad we tried the redneck nachos. They are made on house made potato chips and are a very unique treat. Also great bbq sauce! The original and spicy have excellent flavor. Glad to have another bbq spot in the DSM area to go to!

Went here for lunch with the family, this place has a lovely charm - and was at one point a train…read moredepot. Our server was attentive, and it was quiet enough to have a pleasant conversation over lunch. Three of our table had the daily special - a ribeye sandwich with caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato, their version of sweet and saucy steak sauce. Everyone enjoyed it - and I stole a few fries which were golden crisp and perfectly seasoned. I was assured their fries are consistently delicious. I had pork shoulder with two sides, i went with hallelujah potatoes (cheesy potato casserole) and cornbread pudding. The pork was melt in your mouth tender, perfect with the sweet and sassy bbq sauce. Each plate comes with some pickle slices and pickled onions, the onions were nice - i gave my pickles away as i am not a savory pickle girl. The hallelujah potatoes were cheesy, creamy and crunchy (topping) and the cornbread pudding tasty. The lemonade was recommended to me and it was well done - tart and sweet. Overall if I had more time in town I would definitely come back.

Just some suggestions for future guests. Please ask first if guests want to be seated on patio. We…read morewere taken outside on patio, granted the plastic sheets were down, but it was a cool, rainy day. We were told the heaters would be turned on. They weren't. We asked to be moved inside and a they moved us to the loudest part, next to bathrooms and opening to patio, so still cool. Waitress had no time for us, maybe because we were asked to be moved. Idk. Food was good. If the name of your restaurant is "cornbred" you would think your meat dish would come with a piece of cornbread. Instead you have to order it as an appetizer which are muffins. How about one little muffin person placed on the table. I would also maybe include a side with your meal (maybe less meat) to accommodate for the side. Just suggestions. It is a cute place though.

Hands down the best bbq I've had in Omaha. The most consistent too. Definitely be aware of the…read morerushes here. The line can be put the door. We got our food fast and the value was incredible for all you get. The brisket is a must, but the burnt ends are hard to pass up. The other proteins are good, but I like to stick to the A list. Plenty of seating. So glad they removed the booths and put in more tables. Can't wait for our next visit. Definitely getting the smoked wings next!

I had to update my review because I recently revisited this spot…read more They have great barbecue at the spot. They do a great job with their smoked meats. They have great flavor. I really enjoy the mild barbecue sauce. I still stick by what I said about the sides I thought they were just average, but overall, this is a really good barbecue spot ! The tank sandwich is fire!

A very odd set up walking in. Old school styling and outdated bathrooms. Now to the food, which is…read morethe reason why we are here. Two meat combo with brisket and tips, baked beans, and corn muffin were fantastic. The smoke flavored is on par with those fancy KC joints. Plenty of attention from the staff to ensure drinks topped off and every thing was aa per liking. Pick a time off peak hours or you might and up waiting a bit.

We regularly visit Parker's when we are craving delicious BBQ. This place is not fancy, but the…read moreservice is warm and the food is always delicious. I'm partial to their pulled pork, and the cornbread muffin is a must-have side. I also love that there is a to-go station at the front with pre-packaged sauces. I am partial to the tangy yellow BBQ sauce!