What a nice gem! Tried the brisket, pulled pork, and sausage. All were very good. The service was wonderful! Everyone was friendly and the staff gave great recommendations on their menu. They helped me choose just the right amount for my hungry crew of guys. This isn't a fancy place, which is perfect for great bbq. Trust me that you'll be glad you ate here! read more

I've been here twice. Both times the staff was very friendly and attentive. The place wasn't too busy both times, so I'm sure that helped. The first time I ordered the 2 meat plate with 2 sides. I opted for brisket, pork shank, Mac & cheese, and cornbread. The bad news: they were out of pork shank because of a national pork shortage. So I picked dark meat chicken. They didn't have any dark meat ready and gave me white meat instead. :( the mac & cheese noodles were a bit overdone. The good news: the brisket is fantastic and the cornbread is amazing. The brisket melts in your mouth and the cornbread is buttery. Yum! The second trip we got their burnt ends (Wednesday-only special). To. Die. For. They were heavenly cubes of brisket magic. Smokey, chewy, melty, porky. It was a symphony in my mouth. I got fries to go with it and they were on point. Fresh, crispy, perfect. I washed it down with some refreshing sweet tea. I can't wait to go back a third time and try their prime rib (a Friday-only special). read more

The brisket was delicious, absolutely, but...we went home and finished eating dinner because it wasn't enough. We did share a plate. $20 for a 2 meat platter with 2 sides. The catfish was good but not very big. There was a $5 upcharge for brisket, then it was a pretty small portion and I'm a light eater, stingy portion. Our sides were cole slaw (tiny) and sweet potato fries? There was a $1.50 upcharge for the fries. Why? Then it was a portion for one person-like 6-8 waffle fries. Felt stingy. How costly are sweet potatoes? Also a $1 charge for ranch on the side. Wouldn't be my choice for a casual lunch. Very expensive. read more

Finger lickin' good BBQ on Main Street in Council Bluffs. Portions are very generous and the sides you get with most meals are great. The cornbread is not to be missed. read more

Well I saw Boxer was under new ownership, so after almost 6 years I decided to give it a try. Today I tried the 1/2 rack babyback ribs, cole slaw, baked beans, and cornbread. The ribs tasted oven baked and not smoked. But they were done and meaty. Question does any bbq in this area ever remove the membrane? This is another place that does not. The sides almost pulled this up to a 4 star. The cornbread was outstanding!! Beans very good and slaw was average. Service was good and prices were fair. Overall because of the service and cornbread I'll be back. read more

My wife and I just finished smoked prime rib. Perfectly prepared. The smokey flavor coupled with the creamy horseradish. To die for! They play kicken blues too! read more

Tasty brisket sandwich, ample portions and very warm and friendly service. I'll definitely go back. read more

See all

This place is a MUST STOP for the Omaha/Council Bluffs area! Seriously good, quality bbq. It's so good you don't need sauce! My husband and I eat a lot of BBQ, being from KC and since we smoke meat ourselves we're always out to try new places. After reading other reviews we decided to check it out. It was worth it! These guys know how to smoke meat, not only that but they know how get it on the table fresh and hot. So many other places fail right here. We tried the brisket and the pulled pork. Try it first without sauce; it's tender, juicy and has incredible flavor. It's no surprise Boxer BBQ has won 1st Place for these meats. I agree with others that the baked beans were yummy, but a little sweet for me. I'd also say the cornbread is too sweet, but that's cause I'm not a sweet cornbread kinda girl. My husband devoured it. I won't repeat what others have said. But if you are within 50 miles of you, it'd be a terrible shame if you didn't check it out. Beware because once you know quality bbq, other places will pale in comparison. read more

Boxer BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Council Bluffs, Iowa

Fabulous food. Best baked beans ever had that I didn't cook myself. Meat was tender and moist. You won't need any sauce with their meat.

Had the 3 meat platter. St. Louis Ribs, brisket and pulled pork. Really good. As good as any bbq in the metro, if not better.

Some of my favorite bbq in the local area. Nice portions, great sides and the meat stands on its own which to me is a good sign of some great Q! read more

Friendly, fast service for take out. We were celebrating a birthday so placed a large order for 2 racks of babybacks, 1 rack St. Louis style, 1lb pulled pork, 2 lbs brisket, shrimp basket, honey cornbread and some large sides (cheesy hash browns, baked beans, coleslaw). The meats were definitely the star of the show! Tender fall off the bone ribs and really tender brisket. I think the family's fave was the ribs and for the sides, the beans were a hit. The cornbread was good, but tasted more like cake - I think more cornmeal texture might have been better. For BBQ sauce we tried the sweet, smokey and spicy. To be honest, we prefer less vinegar in our BBQ so it's probably personal preference. Would definitely order from here again and recommend to friends and family! read more

Amazing food and service. I cannot day enough good about Boxer! Brisket that melts in your mouth, the BEST baked beans I've ever had and the bread puddin makes you want to slap your momma it's so good. The wait staff was pleasant and the restaurant was clean!!! I'm from GA visiting family and I will go back every time I visit!!! read more

Amazing bbq! I'm always amazed at how good it is. They are on the pricey side but with the quality they serve I understand and wouldn't want it cheaper if it meant sacrificing the quality. Keep it up guys the food you make keeps my family's belly full and happy haha read more

excellent bar b que, I love burnt ends day on Thursday unless they chafed it. EVERYTHING is great here but my very very favorite are their baked beans!!! I know weird but they are a meal they are a bit sweet, plenty of smoked meat, a lil bit of spice. Prices are so reasonable. Owners very nice, great wait staff. Clean read more

Boxer is our go to place for barbecue take out. They never disappoint and we are always delighted with the flavor quality and service we receive. We absolutely love it. read more

Best barbeque ever! We were staying in downtown Omaha and found this spot just 10 minutes away. We have eaten here several times now during this trip. It's hard to choose my favorite dish among the burnt ends, prime rib, nachos, and smokin' hot pig. I haven't tried anything here that I didn't liked. Best fries on the planet. Very generous portion sizes! Get a to go box and try the bread pudding. I was hesitant to try it but it was highly recommended. It's so good the whole family devours it. The staff is Friendly and the restaurant is clean! read more

I usually get one of the sandwiches which never disappoint. All three of the sauce options are bangers and the sides are out of this world. The baked beans are basically a desert and the potato salad is a knock out. The cornbread is also a fan favorite. Wait staff is very aware when they are full staffed. On nights they are understaffed they will make sure you you are aware and the meal typically takes a bit longer. read more

This place know barbecue! Love the brisket. Love the loaded potato. Love the shredded pork sandwich. Great sides as well. read more

Love me some Boxer BBQ! Try the wings probably the best in the Bluffs. Always a great meal with a great staff!

This is a roadhouse barbeque place. From the outside, it doesn't look like much but when you go for barbeque, it is the aroma that that you check, not the appearances. As you walk in, the front portion is dedicated to the catering and take out clientele. (Does that word apply to barbeque joints?) There is plenty of tables for any size crowd. Both my son and I ordered the sandwich combos, his pulled pork and mine half pork half brisket (called the "mooing pig"). Each came with two side dishes. The sandwiches came naked as there is a choice of four barbecue sauces on the table: smoky, honey bourbon, sweet, and spicy. My sides consisted of the corn bread and baked beans. My son had also baked beans and onion rings. The baked beans were wonderfully flavored with a little sweetness, the cornbread was full and moist. More importantly, both meat sandwiches were prepared great. I recommend stopping by this place if you live in area or if you're on a road trip. Lipsmacking good. read more

Boxer BBQ - Table choices - Barbeque Near Me - Council Bluffs, Iowa

Go on Wednesday for Burnt Ends! Or any day for amazing BBQ! We were driving through on I-80 and went a short distance off the highway to find this awesome BBQ joint. Really friendly service, good for kids, loved the pulled pork sandwiches and be sure to save room for delicious ( and different) apple bread pudding. The owner was so hospitable and made sure to tell us they are moving to a new location and to be sure to stop by if we were going through town again. We definitely will! read more

Excellent barbecued beef, chicken, and pork. Portions are ample and I always end up taking meat home.

Got Boxer BBQ to go and it was pretty darn great! Ordered the pulled chicken sandwich with a loaded baked potato. The potato was pretty good, the nacho cheese on it was a little too nacho-y for my tastes but it was still decent. I highly recommend getting the deep fried bread pudding because it will change your life for the better. The portions are large so I definitely didn't finish it all. read more

Had a bad meal. Purchased burnt ends. More fat than meat. Its normally good. Called and young gal told me sorry. I told her I spent 20 for the meal. Couldn't enjoy. read more

We stopped here this afternoon for some takeout. This was our first time at their new location, although we were never at the old location. Nice place, friendly staff and good brisket sandwiches! A great new addition to Downtown CB. read more

This is a great bbq spot. We are in town for the college World Series , and this has been the top spot we have eaten. I highly recommend it. Thanks boxer bbq for a great meal, and Hailstate. read more

Is Boxer going out of business or something. I have used them 3 times and each order has declined in quality & quantity each time. Also no care with my dinner from my delivery person. Advise not to use Boxer BBQ. read more

Boxer BBQ is our go to source for their meat! In cases where we can't smoke our own meat, I have no problem paying these guys to do it, because they do it right! Their brisket is extremely tender and has the perfect ring every time. Their pulled pork is one of the best I've ever had! Any time our baseball team goes out of town for tournaments, I always order a healthy portion for everyone to munch on at the hotel! Can't wait for June as we'll be ordering twice! read more

Great decor and vibe. Server was very friendly and helpful, got the food out in great time and anything else we needed. Bathrooms are very nice as well- beautifully done. And just like everything else, the food was excellent- highly recommend the brisket and the cheesy hash brown casserole!! read more

Best BBQ in metro area ! And they have unique offerings so if you are not a bbq fan you can still find something delicious here to eat like fried catfish ! Atmosphere is relaxing and their specialty drinks from the bar are amazing ! A must try for Omaha /CB metro area. Just a hop skip and jump off of the Manawa exit ! read more

Not only is the restaurant really cute and the wait staff super nice, but they have some of the best BBQ I've ever had, especially the pulled pork. The brisket was also amazing. If you're in the area you have to give this place a try! read more

I always get the half rack of ribs and they always are delicious. There are always friendly and nice waiters/waitresses. Would recommend

Boxer BBQ is hands-down the best BBQ joint in the Omaha area. Their pulled pork sandwiches are amazing. Tasty, juicy, flavorful. Don't let the no frills dining room fool you; come here for the food, not the ambiance. Even better, grab takeout and during spring, summer or fall walk on over to Bayliss Park and enjoy your grub outdoors. Admittedly, the "bang for your buck" element isn't what it used to be here. When everyone caught on to this formerly hidden gem, the owners wised up and adjusted their prices accordingly. Too, quantity used to be hit or miss; sometimes you'd feel spoiled with a heaping portion of pork! But now proportions feel more exact and consistent. The owner's great, and everyone is always pleasant when I stop in for my takeout. Also: 1/2 off older meats in the refrigerators. read more

Another 5-star trip to Boxer BBQ. Went in to get a pulled pork sandwich and fries to go and ended up meeting the extremely kind and generous owner, Jim. He let us know that he was whippin' up a batch of extra spicy BBQ sauce, and said if we wanted to try some we were more than welcome. Not only did he let us take a big ol' cup of it to go, he even gave us a generous sample on some pulled pork. And it was DELICIOUS. Tangy, spicy, still sweet...and the heat kicks in and keeps on elevating minutes after eating it. YUM. He also told us about a new white sauce they have. Basically it's a creamy horseradish dipping sauce with a few other tasty spices in it...we took two containers with us and dipped our fries in it. Wow. Beats the heck out of boring ketchup, that's for sure. And the white sauce is great if you get the extra spicy BBQ because it cools your palate and stops the tingles so you can EAT MORE SPICY BBQ! All around, another 5-star trip to Boxer. All the girls are really nice and friendly, and Jim's generosity and enthusiasm for his creations are the icing on the cake. I LOVE BOXER BBQ. Ask for the extra spicy BBQ and the white sauce. Do it! read more

Played golf in the heat last Thursday with a couple of buddies at Fox Run in CB, I told them I had a little surprise after we played and asked if either had eaten at Boxer. They both said they were big fans of Famous Dave's when I mentioned BBQ (gag me with a dried out rib bone), when I told them after eating at Boxer they'd never darken the door of a Famous Dave's again, they both laughed. HA HA HA after another stellar 5 star experience, they pretty much agreed. I had the brisket' Frank had a full slab of spareribs (didn't finish only because he said he HAD to take some home to the wife) and John had the pulled pork. Thanks Jim and family! You guys are the premier Q operation in the Omaha/CB metro hands down! read more

We loved Boxer Barbecue at their old place, so decided to try the new place it was still exceptional! I had the baby back ribs, so tender and delicious. My husband had the Moo'ing Pig with brisket and pulled pork on it he was stuffed! Oh and the cornbread is the best! Can't go wrong if you want Barbeque. Coming back for a Friday night smoked prime rib dinner soon! read more

Don't judge a book by the cover! This little gem is deceiving from the outside, but when you walk in the dining room is nice, clean and welcoming. Our server was super friendly and gave us great advice on what to order. We had the Mooing Pig sandwich and the spare rib platter. Both were fantastic! The Mooing Pig has pulled pork and brisket! The bark was heavy and delicious on both meats. Overall this is a great place! You have to try it when you are in town! Don't forget to try the bread pudding. Yummy! read more

Incredible BBQ!! I've done the Oklahoma Joe's in KC and let me tell you, this place is SOOOO much better. Amazing food, no waiting and friendly staff. The briskett and beans are enough to make this place 5 stars...the pulled pork and baby backs are just as succulent. Go here now!! read more

I decided to check out some Omaha BBQ for lunch today. I stumbled across the Boxer BBQ near the Hayward Market area as I was taking a driving tour around the area. It's a unique spot and space for that matter and over all its a solid BBQ stop. I went with the beef brisket sandwich combo (includes 2 sides for around $11) I went with slaw , tasty and a bit on the creamy side and BBQ baked beans that were just fantastic. The brisket was tasty , nice and smokey with a generous portion. I was surprised to find out they use a bottled BBQ sauce ( Catlemens) which is good but come on ! You claim competition BBQ and serve over the counter sause? None the less for desert I had to try the deep fried bread pudding with vanilla ice cream which was a bit much. A huge serving ($10) and I really couldn't tell it was deep fried. Over all I'd come back but not my first choice. read more

See all