Wednesday, March 23, 2016

BBQ Enjoyment in 5 Simple Steps

Enjoying the best BBQ in Des Moines without making a huge mess is an acquired skill. With a few visits, a bit of preparation, and some practice, it is possible to become an expert. On the other hand, making a mess is half the fun! We've got 5 easy steps for you to follow so that you get the maximum enjoyment out of your Wobbly Boots BBQ, and maybe even make it home without any on you. 




1 - Invite your friends.

There is nothing wrong with eating BBQ alone, but there are a couple of great benefits to having a few people sharing a table with you. #1- there's a good chance you can snag a sample off of their plate, and #2- it's a lot less embarrassing to get BBQ sauce all over yourself if you're not the only one. You won't have to worry about embarrassing photos either, because your friends will be too covered in their own dinner to dare pick up those smart phones!


2 - Be prepared.


The first thing that you should do before heading to our Des Moines BBQ restaurant is to plan your wardrobe. If you wear something light-colored, especially white, you are almost guaranteeing that you're going to spill something on it at some point during dinner. Darker shades of clothing keep your secret safe. 

Make sure the napkins are within reach and stocked up. Get your knife and fork ready, but there is absolutely no shame in grabbing a few of our mouth-watering menu items with your bare hands. It's a lot easier to get every single bite of our smoked hot wings and baby back ribs that way. How do you think they came up with the phrase "finger-lickin' good?"  


3 - Dig in.


It's go-time! Lean over that plate and take a big ol' bite. As long as you have made the preparations that we suggested above, you should be safe to enjoy the euphoria of savory flavors in your mouth without incident. 


4 - Savor the flavor. 

This is the important step, the "magic" moment. Every tasty bite will add a little sauce to your fingers, face, etc... but don't worry about that right now. You've got napkins! Close your eyes and focus on the magnificent combination of slow-smoked goodness that you have just taken a great big bite of.  




5 - Clean up.


Once you've savored all the flavor your stomach can handle in one sitting, you're probably going to need to clean up a bit. We've got handy wet naps specifically for this task, and a bathroom fully stocked with soap if you really got carried away. Ask your server for a doggy bag for anything you have left over, and maybe an extra bottle of our housemade BBQ sauce to take home with it, and think about how wonderful those leftovers are going to taste tomorrow!




Enjoying a meal at the best BBQ restaurant in Des Moines can be a dirty job, and hey, nobody HAS to do it, but everybody WANTS to. There absolutely no shame in having a little on you when you're done, and everyone that notices will be jealous because they will know you just enjoyed a delicious meal Wobbly Boots Roadhouse




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1301 NW 114th St
Clive IA 50325
(515) 223-5700

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

4 Reasons Why the Boot is Your March Madness Headquarters

March Madness is an important time for sports fans, but especially for all of us here in Iowa. We get to boast 3 teams representing our great state this year - Iowa, Iowa State, and Northern Iowa. Wobbly Boots Roadhouse will have all of the action playing non-stop, and we'll be serving up the best food and drinks to keep your energy going. 



The Boot is the best place to watch sports in Des Moines for a variety of reasons. Here are a few of the big ones:


We've Got ALL the Games

The NCAA Division I Basketball Tournament will be broadcast on multiple networks, and Wobbly Boots BBQ will have them all for you. Between our 17 television screens, you won't have to miss a minute of the action. After the play-in games, the tournament officially begins at 11:15 am, Thursday, March 17. (Happy St. Patrick's Day!) 

Here's where our favorite Iowa teams begin their tournament.

  • Iowa State vs. Iona, Thursday, March 17, 1:00 pm
  • Iowa vs. Temple, Friday, March 18, 2:10 pm
  • Northern Iowa vs. Texas, Friday, March 18, 8:50 pm


The Best Game Food

Our appetizer menu is filled with the best food to chow down on while you watch all the games. No need for a knife and fork. When it comes to game food, it seems to taste better when it's something that you can eat with your hands, and the messier, the better! Our Wobbly Boots Sampler allows you to enjoy 4 of these on one plate: Onion Rings, Bacon Wrapped Shrimp, Baby Back Ribs, and our famous Wobbly Wings!




Full Bar Featuring Local Breweries

You're going to get thirsty after sitting here all day watching all those games. We've got a bar full of your favorite spirits, as well as 18 taps filled with the best, ice cold beer. Our draft beer selections will always include many of our favorite local breweries, including Confluence, Exile, Peace Tree, Boone Valley, and Firetrucker.   


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The Best Sports Fans in Des Moines

We provide the TVs, the food, and the ice cold beer, but it's the awesome Iowa fans that join us for all the games that really make it the best place to watch sports in Des Moines! Whether you prefer the Hawkeyes, the Cyclones, or the Panthers, we've got your back. Rally together with our crowd and cheer on all three of Iowa's basketball teams this year during March Madness. 


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Wobbly Boots Roadhouse will have all of the games for you, from the play-in games through the finals. After that, guess it's time to start getting ready for baseball season... 



Don't forget you can take home 16 oz. bottles of 

Second Location - Same Incredible BBQ!

Open EVERY DAY at 11:00 AM!

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1301 NW 114th St
Clive IA 50325
(515) 223-5700


Friday, March 11, 2016

Catch All of the March Madness Games at the Boot!

March Madness is almost here, so start thinking about those brackets! Wobbly Boots Roadhouse will have all of the 2016 NCAA tournament games playing for you, right up until this year's title game.

Our BBQ restaurant is the best place to watch sports in Des Moines. With 17 televisions strategically placed around the room, you can catch all of the March Madness excitement. We will be showing all of the action from Selection Sunday on March 13 through the men's championship game on April 4 & the women's championship game on April 5. 




The road to the Final Four begins with Selection Sunday. This is when the NCAA basketball committees reveal this year's tournament field with college basketball's best teams. This year the show has been lengthened to 2 hours, from 4:30-6:30 pm. It will include lots of detailed analysis, discussion, interviews, and even reactions from the teams as the tournament bracket is filled in. A must see for college basketball fans!


The games that make up the March Madness tournament will be broadcast across 4 national television networks: TBS, CBS, TNT, and truTV. The "play-in" games will take place March 15-16, and once all of the teams are set, the tournament gets going on St. Patrick's Day, March 17 at 11:00 am.

The NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament began in 1939 with Oregon beating Ohio State 46-33 for the championship. For the first 12 years, only 8 teams were invited to participate. This size grew until today's 65-team tournament setup was formed in 2001. 

The NCAA Division I Women's Basketball tournament didn't begin until 1982. It started with 32 teams and expanded to 64 teams before the 1994 season. Their championship game is always played the day after the men's championship game and ends the college basketball season.   




The best way to make sure you have access to all of the games is to plan on watching them at our Des Moines BBQ restaurant alongside us! You will find all of the games, as well as some incredible basketball fans to watch them with, right here at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse.




Don't forget you can take home 16 oz. bottles of 

Second Location - Same Incredible BBQ!

Open EVERY DAY at 11:00 AM!

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1301 NW 114th St
Clive IA 50325
(515) 223-5700

Friday, March 4, 2016

Kids Eat Free Every Tuesday Night!

We talk a lot about the fact that we cook up the best BBQ in the Des Moines area, but that's not all we have to offer. You will find something for every member of the family on our Wobbly Boots Roadhouse menu. Our great big flavor isn't reserved for the grown-ups. We've got a pretty incredible kids menu too. 



As an extra-special treat for the kiddos, and for Mom & Dad as well, every Tuesday evening from 5 pm - 8 pm, KIDS EAT FREE! Your child can order any item off of our children's menu for exactly $0.00 with the purchase of an adult meal when you dine in the restaurant. 

Start them out with a familiar favorite from our kids' menu, and we're willing to bet that pretty soon they'll be very anxious to try that delicious-smelling meal from you plate. That beautiful scent has turned many into BBQ lovers. 

All children 12 and under can order from this special menu, and we even give them a drink in a special kids' cup. Their yummy options include:

  • Mac & Cheese Boat
  • Kids Burger with fries
  • Grilled Cheese with fries
  • Mini Corn Dogs with fries
  • Boneless Wings with fries
  • Pork Slider with fries

Those are all great gateway foods to prepare their palates for the rest of our mouth-watering menu items. Let them dip their fries in our incredible house-made BBQ sauce or challenge them to try one bite from your plate each time that you visit. Pretty soon, they'll be begging you to eat at Wobbly Boots BBQ every night!

Don't forget that we've got Damon Dotson onstage this Friday, March 4. This talented musician is a Wobbly Boots fan favorite. After that, bring the kids in next Tuesday and introduce them to the best BBQ restaurant in Des Moines for free. The entire family will have a new favorite restaurant to enjoy together. 




Don't forget you can take home 16 oz. bottles of 

Second Location - Same Incredible BBQ!

Open EVERY DAY at 11:00 AM!

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Wobbly Boots Roadhouse
1301 NW 114th St
Clive IA 50325
(515) 223-5700