Whatcha Smokin BBQ & Brew

Barbecue restaurant · Luther

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The 36 Best Restaurants in Des Moines, Iowa

"Located in a renovated gas station surrounded by cornfields, this Texas-style barbecue is certainly worth the 30-minute drive from downtown Des Moines. Instead of “What are they smoking?” the more apt question might be “What aren’t they smoking?” Feast on a platter of brisket, double-smoked sausage, pulled pork, turkey, baby back ribs, or pork loin, all smoked daily in the pit. Reserve some stomach real estate for the sides (cornbread, campground beans, mac and cheese, pimento cheese pasta salad) and desserts (Nutter Butter banana pudding)." - Karla Walsh

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Whatcha Smokin

403 Iowa Ave, Luther, IA 50152 Get directions

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