Discover Our Mouth-Watering, Hickory-Smoked, Hybrid-Style BBQ

When you are hungry for the best BBQ in the Des Moines area, a successful search will end with you right here at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse in Clive. We have created a type of hybrid-style BBQ by blending the flavors and styles of the BBQ meccas of the United States. The result is a menu full of hickory-smoked meats that will satisfy even the biggest BBQ cravings. 

Hickory-Smoked Meats
There are many different woods available for smoking meats, but we are partial to the unbelievable flavor you get from hickory. It's not necessarily a wood for beginners due to the intense, rich, full-bodied flavor it produces, but we've perfected the process. Combining the perfect cooking times with our special dry rub, as well as the inspiration from the BBQ meccas of the U.S.A, we are able to serve you the most delicious smoked meats in Des Moines. 

Our Hybrid Inspiration

• Kansas City Style BBQ
  BBQ from Kansas City is smoked over a variety of woods, but it's the sauce that's the important part for them. This region is known for a tomato-based sauce which contains many different flavor profiles: sweet, spicy, and tangy.
• St. Louis Style BBQ
  In St. Louis, many foods are grilled rather than cooked over indirect heat and smoke like most barbecued meats. The sauces from this area tend to be very sweet, slightly acidic, and sticky tomato-based. They are huge sauce fans and use it so heavily that they are said to consume more BBQ sauce per capita than any other city in the nation!
• Memphis Style BBQ
  Pork is the most popular meat to BBQ in Memphis, focusing greatly on ribs and shoulders. Their meats are slow-cooked in a pit, and are served both "dry" (without sauce) and "wet" (with sauce.) The "wet" ribs not only get a delicious dose of sauce after cooking, but before and during as well.
• Texas Style BBQ
  Fall-off-the-bone beef is the specialty of East Texas. They are also partial to hickory for smoking their meats. Marinades tend to be sweet and tomato-based, and a similar flavor is found in their generally thick sauces. 

Wobbly Boots Roadhouse Style BBQ  

With those tasty traditions in mind, we created our own version that people find simply irresistible. After generously coating each meat in our special dry rub, we smoke it low and slow over hickory for maximum flavor and tenderness. To top it all off, it is served with our very own house-recipe BBQ sauce (which we make right here!) to compliment the already mouth-watering, hickory-smoked flavor.

So what are you waiting for? Load everyone in the car and head on over to our family friendly restaurant in Des Moines for lunch or dinner. We open every day at 11:00 am, and our meats are smoked daily. The next time your stomach rumbles, order up something wonderful from Wobbly Boots Roadhouse. 

Don't forget you can take home 16 oz. bottles of Wobbly Boots House Recipe BBQ Sauce!!

Second Location - Same Incredible BBQ!

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1301 NW 114th St
Clive IA 50325

(515) 223-5700

Hearty Harvest Entrees at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse

Our family-friendly restaurant near Des Moines offers the best hickory-smoked BBQ available. We do realize, though, that every once in a while, even the biggest BBQ fans are in the mood for something different. Just in case your taste buds are looking for a little variety, Wobbly Boots Roadhouse offers a wide variety of foods without our housemade BBQ sauce on top that will satisfy any appetite. 

One particular section of our menu that doesn't automatically come with our sauce on it (but still tastes delicious with it added if you care to pour it on or dip it) is our Harvest Entrees. Each of these hearty meals is filling on its own, but we serve each of them along with Texas toast and two of our Home Style Side Dishes. You also have the option of adding three of our tasty Bacon Wrapped Shrimp to any steak for just $4.99.  

-HARVEST ENTREES-

Roadhouse Ribeye
A 12 oz choice Ribeye charbroiled to your liking. This juicy mouthwatering steak is topped with a Templeton Steak Butter, ensuring deliciousness bite after bite.

New York Strip
A 10 oz choice cut NY Strip grilled to your liking. We also top this one with our delicious Templeton Steak Butter for an added burst of flavor.

Surf and Turf
A 6 oz top sirloin steak grilled to your liking, topped with sauteed onions and mushrooms, accompanied by three jumbo bacon wrapped shrimp, which are always grilled to perfection. Two great items on one platter... Outstanding!!!

Sauteed Shrimp Dinner
Six jumbo shrimp are gently sauteed in garlic butter until they are perfect and ready to be enjoyed by you.

Breaded Shrimp Dinner
Six jumbo shrimp are lightly breaded and fried to golden perfection.

Catfish Dinner
Two southern style catfish fillets, hand-breaded and fried to a delicious golden brown. They are served with lemon wedges and tartar sauce. A real southern treat! 

We bet your mouth is watering thinking about dining on any one of those enticing meals. They are more than enough to keep your tummy satisfied, but we think you deserve even more! Here are the savory side dishes that you get to choose two of to enjoy with your Harvest Entree. 

• Legendary Baked Beans
• Seasoned Fries
• Green Beans with Bacon
• Creamy Cole Slaw
• Smashed Potatoes & Gravy
• Gourmet Potato Salad
• Cheesy Corn & Ham
• Baked Potato
• Creamy Homemade Mac & Cheese
• Cottage Cheese

For a small additional charge, you may also substitute:

• Sweet Potato Fries
• Garden Salad
• Cup of Soup
• 1/2 Order of Onion Rings
• 1/2 Order of Texas Fries

Who's Hungry? 

Reading about this food is sure to get your tummy rumbling, but it's nothing compared to the overwhelming feeling you will get when you step into our Des Moines BBQ restaurant and get a whiff of these delicious dishes coming out of the kitchen. Visit us at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse soon and give our Harvest Entrees a try. We know you won't be disappointed, and we bet they'll whet your appetite to try them all! 

Don't forget you can take home 16 oz. bottles of Wobbly Boots House Recipe BBQ Sauce!!

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

7 Foods To Put You In The Mood For Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is coming Tuesday, February 14, 2017. Have you decided what to get for your sweetheart? Dinner at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse is a great way to start a romantic evening! Some of the menu items at the best BBQ restaurant in Des Moines contain ingredients which are considered aphrodisiacs. Like we said, a great way to start your Valentine's Day! 

An aphrodisiac is a food or drink that arouses desire. This is most often due to the natural chemicals found in those particular foods and the way that they react with your body. Science says this is a real thing. You can choose to believe it or not, but regardless, you're going to get a delicious meal. 

Celery
Believe it or not, this low calorie food that is served along with our Wobbly Wings is actually considered an aphrodisiac. It's known to be a libido booster, it stimulates the pituitary gland, and it contains the chemical "androsterone" which is a potent pheromone. Don't leave this green on the plate! 

Chili Peppers
Spicy chili peppers stimulate the production of your brain's feel-good chemicals, known as endorphins. They get your heart pumping and blood flowing, much like the rush of first love does. The increased blood flow can even bring an attractive blush to your skin and fullness to your lips. The Boot's Chipotle Buffalo Wings can make this happen, and you can even have that spicy wing sauce added to our Buffalo Chicken Strip Wrap.  

Garlic
Once again, an ingredient related to our hot wings is on the aphrodisiac list. Garlic contains allicin, which is a chemical that increases blood flow. That can give a body improved stamina and extra energy. Our Jalapeno Garlic Wings are just what you need, but be sure to have a pocketful of breath mints to go along with them. 

Avocados 
Youthful vigor and increased energy is a side effect of the high levels of vitamin E found in avocados. This particular food has had a reputation for keeping the spark alive since the time of the ancient Aztecs. You can find this tasty treat in our Cowboy Cobb (aka- the King of Salads) and on the Turkey Avocado Wrap.  

Artichokes
The next food on the list is another one packed with vitamins and antioxidants that enhance proper body function and blood flow. Our Spinach & Artichoke Dip is an excellent appetizer, or you can make a meal out of our Spin-Art-Chicken Flatbread. 

Red Wine
In moderation, red wine is a wonderful thing for increasing blood flow, plus it relaxes you and can lower inhibitions. A few ounces along with your dinner and an inspired romantic toast, and your Valentine will be all smiles. 

BBQ Sauce
Technically, our housemade BBQ sauce is not on any official aphrodisiac lists, but we beg to differ. The flavor of it topping our savory hickory-smoked meats is simply irresistible. When you or your sweetheart get a little on the sides of your mouth, you can lovingly wipe it off for them. A great excuse to get a little closer.

Valentine's Day Special
This Valentine's Day, join us at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse for lunch, dinner, or even Happy Hour. We will have our incredible Smoked Prime Rib available (usually reserved for weekends only,) plus if you order 2 entrees, we'll give you a dessert to share for FREE! 

You and your valentine will feel at ease and have the chance to enjoy some delicious food and drinks together at our Des Moines BBQ restaurant. We'll save some seats for you!   

Don't forget you can take home 16 oz. bottles of Wobbly Boots House Recipe BBQ Sauce!!

Second Location - Same Incredible BBQ!

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Wobbly Boots Roadhouse

1301 NW 114th St
Clive IA 50325

(515) 223-5700

What'll You Have To Drink With Your BBQ?

The first great decision you can make the next time you are hungry is to join us and dine on the best BBQ in Des Moines. Eventually, you will have to decide which item you will enjoy on that trip from our immense Wobbly Boots Roadhouse menu. In between those two decisions, we're going to ask you "What'll you have to drink?"

If you prefer your beverages without alcohol, we've got plenty of excellent choices to keep your thirst quenched. If, on the other hand, you're ready for a cocktail when you sit down to dinner, we've got the best bar in the Des Moines area for mixing up an incredible drink! There are a variety of libations for you to pick from, but the following beverages are some pretty popular choices.   

Long Island Tea
Mixed correctly, this cocktail tastes tame, but in reality it packs quite a punch! Five different spirits combined with a bit of sweet & sour plus a dash of cola mixes in a way that tastes like a refreshing glass of iced tea, but with an added kick. 

Margarita
Some people consider this more of a summer drink, but once you've tasted the amazing flavor, you won't care what time of year you're ordering this one. Sweet & sour is an ingredient in this cocktail too, but this time we mix it with tequila and a little triple sec. Salt the rim, toss a lime on it, and you're ready to go.   

Cuba Libra
Ordering this one sounds fancy, but we've got a little secret for you. In reality, this is simply a Rum & Coke. What makes it a Cuba Libra? The addition of...
a slice of lime! Yep, that's it. Interestingly, that little bit of citrus does add a lot of flavor. 

Tequila Sunrise
Tequila is the star of another popular drink here, but this time it's mixed with a healthy helping of orange juice. The "sunrise" comes in when the bartender adds just enough grenadine to make the cocktail appear as if a beautiful sunrise is taking place inside your glass. 

Screwdriver
If you like orange juice but really aren't into tequila, then this may be more up your alley. Vodka is the spirit in this cocktail that gives you a dose of vitamin C with that little added kick. 

Gimlet
Some of the best, classic cocktails don't take a lot to make. All it takes for a Gimlet is either gin or vodka, plus lime juice and ice. Easy to make, and delicious to drink.

Martini
Speaking of a classic, the martini is known wherever you go. It has also had many variations made of it over the years, including some unbelievable flavors. If you want to stay old-school, your martini will be made with either gin or vodka and a dash of vermouth, all shaken furiously in a tin with ice until it comes out cold and refreshing.  

Moscow Mule
This is a specialty cocktail that we love making at the Boot. Sure, it tastes great, but that awesome copper mug that it is served in makes it extra cool (in more ways than one!) Inside that mug, we mix vodka, lime, and ginger beer. 

Iowa Beer
While technically not a mixed drink, we can't resist mentioning our incredible selection of 18 draft beers, many of which are brewed right here in the good ol' state of Iowa. These change occasionally, depending on the season, but you can expect to see the following local brewing companies on our taps: Confluence, Exile, Peace Tree, and Boone Valley. 

Like we mentioned earlier, we have lots of non-alcoholic choices for you to choose from too. These include:

• Pepsi & Diet Pepsi
• Dr. Pepper & Diet Dr. Pepper
• Mountain Dew & Diet Mountain Dew
• Mug Root Beer
• Sierra Mist Natural
• Crush Orange Soda
• Tropicana Lemonade
• Raspberry Brisk Iced Tea
• Fresh Brewed Sweet Tea, Unsweetened Tea, & Peach Tea
• Hot Coffee, Decaf Coffee, & Tea

So... what'll you have?

Our mouthwatering, hickory-smoked BBQ will satisfy any hunger you bring in with you, and our delicious drinks will quench the thirst that you work up eating it! Wobbly Boots Roadhouse is a great place to bring the gang for a delicious afternoon or evening out. You'll have an amazing time while you are here, and you'll leave looking forward to coming back for more! 

Don't forget you can take home 16 oz. bottles of Wobbly Boots House Recipe BBQ Sauce!!

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