Jethro's BBQ

Category: Barbecue restaurant

Address: 3100 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311, USA

Phone: +15152793300

Opening hours

Sunday: 11AM–9PM

Monday: 11AM–9PM

Tuesday: 11AM–9PM

Wednesday: 11AM–9PM

Thursday: 11AM–10PM

Friday: 11AM–10PM

Saturday: 11AM–10PM

Reviews

Carey Crane

Jul 13, 2021

I will preface this review with the knowledge that I am from Texas and used to Texas BBQ. I am fully aware I was in Iowa. Having said that, I will say that the BBQ was OK. I had the Brisket and It was tender but had absolutely no flavor. Typically I don't use BBQ sauce. The meat should speak for itself. But I definitely had to use it on this brisket. The waitress was super nice and very helpful. She helped me get the best deal for what I wanted to order. Her service alone raised this score from 3 stars to 4 stars. The place itself has a nice atmosphere.

Chris Ellis

May 2, 2021

Great food. Great prices. I had a burger and beans and it really hit the spot. I am from out of town and stopped by for a quick bite. It was definitely worth it.

tyler mitchell

Nov 1, 2020

So we came in to have a couple beers and sat at the bar. And the staff was very attentive and nice. But as we were leaving our server offered us candy because it was trick or treat night in Des Moines. She’d gone out of her way to make bags of candy in case trick or treaters came into eat. So they wouldn’t miss out. Just incredibly considerate thing to do and very thoughtful. So if you weren’t already headed there for their good food or drinks or there plethora of TVs; I’d recommend it just for a friendly interactions with their staff members.

damarcus ogletree

Jul 8, 2019

It's your boy The RIBOLOGIST!!! This place in Des Moines Iowa is soooo easy for me to LOVE. The atmosphere is one of the BEST!!! A mixture of sports bar, rib & food shack. The interior SCREAMS....."GOOD FOOD!" ALL the ads, write ups and posters of EVERYTHING food is soooo APPEALING! Now the REAL REASON for this review....... The RIBS. I will say it's just ok. Sauces are GOOD. Ribs were smoked for hours but was lacking in the DEEP FLAVA category for me. It has a light rub seasoning which REQUIRES sauce to truly enjoy every bite. My 1st visit so I give the ribs 3 stars. Definitely NOT the best cut of ribs, BUT the whole set up and experience is a 4👍🏾. It's worth trying whenever in Des Moines. Your boy The RIBOLOGIST IS OUT ✌🏾.

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Questions & Answers

When does the remodel start and when is the expected completion date? I haven't seen and dumpsters or contractors vehicles there once?

Paul Kuehl | Feb 6, 2022
Brad Katzenberger | Feb 7, 2022

They where moving some equipment out today but haven't seen much work on getting it up and running agian

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So you have drive up?

Cheryl VanDyke | Jun 7, 2019
luis mario vela montemayor | Jun 8, 2019

I don't bellive so

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Do I deliver

Clifton Napier | Jun 7, 2019
Lawrence Simpson | Jun 8, 2019

Why did yall leave Lafayette In come back its boomin up here we need something better then south street bbq yall yad the best brisket i ever taste and sause either way come back to Indiana in Lafayette

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Do they have gifts that can be ordered online

Sue Callahan | Jun 7, 2019
Charod W | Jun 8, 2019

It's doesnt look like it on the website but in some location you can buy gifts in person.

If you are from out of town, can you get gift certificates sent to you? Thank you.

Stacey Nelson | Jun 7, 2019
Ronald Kramer | Jun 8, 2019

Don't know about that, but I do know they will do gift cards out of town.

Had a bad experience with you Friday night, I got an apology but was not even offered any kind of compensation for the not so good food. One of the reasons i went to des Moines was to take my girlfriend there, she never been there before I been alot

roger kruger | Jun 7, 2019
Cody South | Jun 8, 2019

I think you meant to post a review instead of a question. Sorry for the bad experience, bud.

Im from Oklahoma and I stopped to eat here and we entered and we walked in before close time and we tried to order and all they say we are closed but they where open so they said to try somewhere else .but thanks to taco John's we had good food.

Dino to no jksllq Ghelfinm | Jun 7, 2019
Marie L | Jun 8, 2019

This is actually a question area. You seem to want to leave a review.

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