Baby back ribs seemed a little dry honestly. The cole slaw and the seasonal veggies were very tasty. I was a bit surprised when I paid via credit card, that the lowest % for tip was 15%, especially since you order on your own at the counter, no table service. Plus I ordered take out, might want to change the settings. read more

Old Armory BBQ - Sign on the building - Barbeque Near Me - Decorah, Iowa

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Stopped here before heading out of town. Great BBQ. Sweet potato tots?! Yes, please! Beef brisket sandwich was delicious. Mac and cheese, very creamy. Homemade chips and pickles. 4 sauces at table to choose from. read more

Old Armory BBQ - The assorted sauces make for a great meal! - Barbeque Near Me - Decorah, Iowa

My husband and I have eaten here twice. We love barbeque, but we have been disappointed each time we have been there. It is not bad, by any means, it just did not meet our expectations. For good BBQ we suggest Memphis Rae's in Calmar, Iowa. read more

Outstanding. Best barbecue we have ever had. The green beans melt in your mouth. read more

Old Armory BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Decorah, Iowa

Probably one of the best BBQ I've ever had. Brisket sandwich was so tasty, probably should've gone for two! Meat had full flavor & I could've eaten without sauce (that good). Sauces made the sandwich that much better though! Sweet Potato tots were very flavorful and a great side. Great environment (sucker for blues in BBQ) & will definitely return! read more

Old Armory BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Decorah, Iowa

I had the pulled pork tacos, my wife had the chicken nachos. Both were outstanding. Excellent / friendly service by the owner. Can't wait to go back! Brian read more

We used to love this place so much that we had my bachelorette party and three birthdays here. The food is still quite good, but the service and experience has tanked. Haven't seen the owner/manager in months, always new faces at the counter, and the last two times we've gone they've been closed more than half an hour before their listed closing time. If you want people to come eat you have to actually be open. If you don't have enough customers to justify being open that late, change your hours. Also, loyalty program doesn't seem to work and the staff can't/won't fix it when the computer refuses to honor your code. If they can get this straight we'd be back in a heartbeat because we love the BBQ. read more

Food was really good except they were out of the often talked about Brisket! Mac and cheese was absolutely amazing! Sweet Potato tater tots were a nice treat as well! read more

They have good wings but don't try to pay with a $100 dollar bill because they won't have the money to break it very said a food business can't even break your money very unsatisfied today with them read more

The meat was dry and flavorless. The brisket when sliced crumbled, and not in the good way. The Mac and wasn't bad, the corn muffin and the beans were the only real saving grace. The restaurant was dirty, and staff weren't in any rush to fix that, and they were not busy--- soooo read more

The food here is incredible. I came up from Cedar Falls for the first time here and stumbled upon this place. It is a must for any barbecue lover. The portions are great, the price is reasonable and you won't go hungry. Five stars for sure read more

Old Armory BBQ - Pulled pork & brisket platter - Barbeque Near Me - Decorah, Iowa

Hostly worst food I have had in a while. First off the potatoe wedges were raw in the middle... And the pulled pork was cold in the middle and watery, The only "ok" thing was the pickles. If you're going to a restaurant in this town DONT come to this spot. read more

My pork ribs were dry. Overall the food was fairly bland. The corn muffin seemed like a day-old. Staff were friendly.

The building is kinda deceiving but once you go inside you will find the best Iowa barbecue I've ever had. And I'm from Texas. Would definitely recommend the pulled pork nachos. read more

I had the beef brisket platter with bacon green beans and smoked beans. Green beans were cooked perfectly and fresh. No canned beans here. Side jalapeno cornbread was a nice extra. Highly recommend this place. read more

Ok...you are in Decorah, IA....um you are not going to get a lot of choices for food outside of the norm. This place used to be the old Cafe Deluxe and it is quite good. This def beats the chain bbq restaurants out there. It get's crowded here during the work days and it is a self service meaning your order and then wait. Why they ask for a tip before you even eat is beyond me. When you see that option just skip it even though it looks like you can't. If you like the service just leave money at the table! Nice outdoor seating. The Iowa nachos were a heart attack but were pretty good. read more

Not bad food. The BBQ sauces were unique. Not what we're used to but still good. Service was quick enough. My kids ate all of it which is always a great sign. read more

When we drive back from St. Louis to MN we stop here. Great BBQ. Unfortunately they are no longer open Sunday for dinner.

Maybe the food is good, but we sat and waited for at least 45 minutes for food. The place was full and no-one was getting served. We asked for a refund and left. I was told the owner was not there by some locals who choose to wait it out. Hopefully they aren't still waiting. read more

In Decorah on a fishing trip. Found Old Armory BBQ on yelp and decided to give it a try. Brisket was excellent but fatty. Sweet potato tater tots were dynamite. Great prices. Nice ambience. Bar attached. Fun place read more

Food was so good the jalapeño corn bread is amazing! I had the catfish and my boyfriend had the chicken both were great. The service was good and atmosphere was nice. Would definitely go back of back in Decorah. read more

Great food; simple atmosphere; can't beat the combination! Had the ribs; great level of smoke on them. Killer green beans! Will be back again when I return to Decorah read more

We thought this was pretty mediocre. My husband said the brisket was very tender, the slaw was okay. My hamburger was well cooked, the homemade barbecue chips will really heavy on BBQ powder. A sprinkling would have been good, it was necessary to scrape the powder off of the chips with a knife before I could eat them. Will try someplace else next time. read more

The food is above average however, the restaurant frequently closes early even on supposedly busy dinner nights. Their times of business listed on the window state that they're open until 8 PM. Today was the fourth time in which my party and I visited old armory to dine at around 6 o'clock, and the restaurant was closed. The last time this happened, an employee at the restaurant stated that he just on a whim decided to close early tonight. You guys are the reason One Direction broke up. read more

Everything we had was really tasty, and came in larger portions than I was expecting, which was a really nice bonus. I got as tender a brisket as I've ever seen, really good mac & cheese, and house pickles that were a really nice acidic compliment to the heaviness of a good BBQ meal. Decorah isn't on our typical route through Iowa, but between here and Toppling Goliath, we may have to adjust our route to include it! read more

Consistent way to break up the drive. Pickles are a little on the odd side but one can always depend on the rest.

What a gem for Decorah! My wife and I had the specials, beef tips and the pulled pork chimichanga, and they were both excellent! The portions were great and I thought the jalepeno cornbread was terrific. I could have just eaten that! They don't serve alcohol which was a bit of a downer, but I will definitely return when we are back in Decorah. read more

The food was OK. The BLT was chopped bacon, really greasy, even for bacon, and the bacon strangely didn't have any flavor ( how does that even happen?!) I had the Bay of Pigs, and my mom had the pulled pork, both of which were good after using the sauces available on the table. I've been here before with mixed results, I would still give it another try. If you want beer with your meal you have to go downstairs to courtyard and cellar and they let you bring it up to the restaurant. I've also been to the other BBQ place in town and its a different style of BBQ, but more my kind of BBQ. read more

Environment: Nice. I liked the very casual dinner setting. The lighting was appropriate, and the music was not loud. Service: Good. We were attended by two young gentlemen, which were very nice and helpful. Cleanliness: Not very shinny. A few of the silverware pieces were not washed adequately (they looked stained, and I could remove the stain with my napkin). One of the plates provided has previous food residue on it. Food: Very disappointing. As a starter we had Iowa nachos. These were OK. I ordered a beef brisket platter with smoked BBQ beans and house fries. The beans were delicious and the fries were good. The meat had no taste at all. I had to use a lot of sauce to eat it. My wife had baby back ribs with mashed potatoes. The mashed potatoes were really great, but the meat (again) had no taste. She tried putting sauce on them, but she gave up. Price: Not reasonable. We spent about $45 in a meal fow two. I would expect tasty food for that price. The only thing that made me not to give 1 star is the fact that I appreciate a good service when provided. On the other hand, I expect an enjoyable dinner when eating out at a restaurant. We could have very well gone to a fast food, and that would have made the trick. read more

Didn't even get the chance to try it sadly after reading a bunch of good reviews. I had brought family friends over to Decorah for a fun day. We had walked into the building and had seen there was a buffet deal with a big pan of what looked to pulled pork or maybe brisket? Either way, it had obviously been sitting there for wayyyyy to long. One friend had even said "I sure hope no-one orders pulled pork, cause I sure as heck am not ordering anything" hate to leave this comment because I would enjoy going there as im in Decorah a lot. read more

Delicious food with large portions. We will be back on our next visit to Decorah. Our party of 8 tried the pulled chicken, ribs, turkey, and prime rib. Everything was tender and flavorful. read more

Loved out meals! I had the beef brisket sandwich with green beans and bacon. Wife had the blackened catfish with potato wedges and loved it! What a great find! read more

Old Armory BBQ is one of my favorite restaurants in Decorah - tasty food, friendly service and a great value. I love the burgers, tacos and the ribeye - my husband loves the burgers, catfish and the club sandwich. The sides are all pretty good but homemade smoked baked beans are incredible. read more

Fresh green beans, succulent Iowa pork chops, ribs with the meat falling off, craft beer, football game on the TV, and old time jazz on the sound system.... Close to perfection.. What a great surprise. read more

The food is good. Been in there about five times. Last time was the worst so far. Very limited seating left me at a table next to a cold window in the far back of the dinning room. Ordered pulled pork platter with potato wedges and macaroni and cheese. Had to wait ten minutes after getting everything else for the macaroni and cheese. This normally wouldn't bother me but when I was done I needed to use the restroom. When I was done doing my deed I discovered there was no toilet paper.... Lucky me at least found some in the closet across from the toilet. With this being the only BBQ joint in Decorah I'm sure I'll be back. read more

Yum! We were in Decorah for a night and this place was so good we ate there for both lunch and dinner! The prices are super reasonable and everything we tried was delicious-smoked chicken tacos, beef brisket sandwich, pork ribs, cornbread, mac & cheese, and sweet potato tator tots. This will be one of those places I fantasize about when I'm hungry for years to come. I wish they would open up another location in Minneapolis! read more

We love good BBQ, we decided to try this for lunch. It was okay, good flavor the sauces were alright, blueberry BBQ pretty okay...who knew? The meat could of been a bit more fresh. read more

Have eaten here several times and food is always very good. Daily Specials. Service is self serve order at the counter get your own drinks and utensils, tables are stocked with sauces and condiments. They have an outside gated area with tables for enjoying nice weather. read more

Shared a pulled pork platter. Impressive. Juicy, smoked flavor. Accompanying sides were well-seasoned and tasted homemade. Relaxed and casual atmosphere. Only thing I would suggest is some architectural updates! :) read more

Stopped in today: the food was positively awful. The bones in the half rack of ribs had more moisture than the meat. The brisket was horribly over cooked. The fries were covered in paprika. I can't imagine food being worse. read more