Thao and Kara welcomed us to our first visit to the Smoking Goat Pub like we were family. We…read morestumbled upon this place through a different channel, and decided to give it a try. We are so glad we did. The atmosphere is a dicey but very clean and the vibe looks like a great time. It was a quiet afternoon but the ladies went out of their way to make us feel like we belonged. This visit was only for a couple of cocktails but we saw some food come from the kitchen and it looked on point! Kara made a tasty treat and shared it with some of at the bar and that sealed the deal! We will be back in to give it a shot. I will update my review on the food after that! See you soon!

Stopped in for lunch, had the (really good) house specialty burger. The service was excellent and…read morethe staff was friendly. Didn't get to sample any of their beers but the selection was definitely appealing.

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

We came here at the end of the day/afternoon of sightseeing 2 museums…read more We were originally supposed to order food to go. We ordered a pizza with chicken, beef and red peppers. I ordered a beer while we waited for our pizza. When the pizza came, my friend must have been hungry because we ended up eating the pizza there. The pizza crust was not too thick or thin. The pizza was pretty tasty. The service was professional.

I stopped by for a quick carry out order of potato skins…read more Color me unimpressed. The bartender was very dismissive and acted bothered that I was taking up his time to order. The place smelled like stale beer and was a depressive atmosphere. To top it off, when I went to eat my potato skins there was no cutlery or napkin, I will not return.

Pizza Ranch is close to being the same everywhere which of course is what corporate wants…read more I won't disappoint in this review. We were traveling between 2 events in Creston and Des Moines on this day. I mention it was a very hot early summer day because we were already tired and hungry. We were the first and only customers for the evening meal. We nearly drove away as there were no cars nearby. The food was fresh and the place clean. The manager and then a waitress got to us and both made sure to mention they could make a different pizza if we wished. In complete honesty, we are not fans of Pizza Ranch pizza; it lacks taste and feels like an assembly line product. But, we do enjoy their chicken. The salads are always fresh and a little ice cream at the end never hurts. Having read recent reviews we would disagree with the cleanliness and being early, there was a full salad bar. My observation concerning the franchise is it seems to be going the way of many before them. A great idea, good product, not great food at reasonable prices........BUT! The prices are now well into the range of better restaurants. It still attracts the kids as we took my 9-year-old grandson to one recently and he loved it......But then he is 9. My advice to corporate is to reevaluate yourselves....before a newer and better idea takes over. I add this because ........I can see why the reviews read as they do.

The best thing in this place is the Cole slaw. Staff was rude and acted like they didn't care. The…read moreplace was clean but that didn't make up for it. Do not recommend at all 0/10

All together it was amazing the food was 10/10 and the service was amazing and our server Taylor is…read moregreat everything 10/10! Would recommend! And the setting was even better

Riding through and we decided to go local eats…read more Grace our server was beyond amazing and made us feel right at home. Great service, great food! Thanks Grace

When we came to Casey we were fatigued. Driving from Chicago to Denver. Pioneers Pub and Grub got…read moreus good. The food came in literally 4 minutes

It's quiet. You can hear yourself think, cause they didn't have any music on…read more Got the tenders. As someone from the food industry, could easily tell they aren't frying their tenders correctly. You need to use an egg wash or buttermilk bath before breading chicken or else when you fry your chicken, the breading all falls off, and you get a terrible texture. Not an exaggeration to say they were inedible. Frys also bad. Guessing they were old, refried in an attempt to reheat.

I recall coming here earlier in the year and thinking this place was pretty good. Either I have…read moreamnesia or this visit was awful. Food wise: If you like salt, this is the place for you. The seasoned fries were far too seasoned, the au jus was far saltier than au jus should be. They did add onions to the French dip as requested, but the bread was cold and obviously came out of a bag without any additional prep. The chocolate martini was supposed to come with whipped cream and sprinkles; obviously from the picture this was forgotten as well. The chips/dip had queso that had been sitting in a warmer for a long time, as a film had developed on top. Our server was friendly, but flighty. "Are you guys ready for your checks"? "No, I'll probably have more to drink". "Here's your checks, no hurry". Asked for extra napkins, she forgot those too.

3.1 It had been 12 years since I have been here or the Pella…read morelocation(gone). It was formerly a stop. It has not changed enough in all the best way's possible. But the Food is old and the recipes are tired. It's fine but fine don't fly in 25. Indianola is 1990 all over again. Good job though. Best!

Great food, chicken was excellent, we sat at the bar, bartender was great with service, nice…read moreatmosphere. Drinks a little expensive, Parking lot needs to be black topped are paved.

The Lenten Season gives you an opportunity to try new places that offer crispy fried catfish served…read moreup at The Chicken. The fried catfish are small catfish tenders that are fresh, tasty and really good. Add a veggie such as cole slaw and you have a meal. The wait staff is attentive to your every need in an atmosphere that is down right cozy.

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!

Stopped in a few times recently, service is very good, friendly staff, they are very upbeat…read more Layout is good in the restaurant, typical fast food layout, convenient to have to go boxes laying out. The chicken is pretty good, we typically order wings, the flavors are good, the wings are pretty large and usually cooked well. A decent place to grab a quick bite for sure.

This place was recommended so it has been on my list. We are in town for state high school…read morebasketball for my oldest daughter, so we stopped in. We had the chicken wings & strips, a wow bao bun, and a hot cheetohs corn dog. Everything was made fresh and it was delicious.