Wednesday, December 27, 2017

5 Great New Year's Resolutions To Make For 2018

Every time a new year comes around, people see a chance to make some positive changes in their life and proclaim New Year's resolutions. Today, your favorite BBQ restaurant in Des Moines thought we'd give you some resolution ideas that won't be hard to keep at all in the coming year.  



Try Something New
If you're really wanting to make some changes in your life, you can't keep doing things exactly the way you always have. We're sure you have a Wobbly Boots BBQ favorite dish that you order all of the time, but we've got an extensive menu full of delicious options. 

You can start small and try something similar that you've never had before, like a different wing flavor or the Burnt Ends in place of the Pulled Pork. If you're feeling a little more adventurous, give some of our non-BBQ menu items a try, like the Crab Rangoon Flatbread or our Catfish BLT. You just may discover a brand new favorite! 



Reconnect With Old Friends
You've probably got WAY more friends on Facebook than you actually see on a day-to-day basis. Some of them may just be acquaintances, but what about whats-his-name that you haven't seen in person for years? You were best buds at one point, but it's been a long time. Invite your old pal to meet you at the Boot to reminisce about the good times. 

It could even be a close friend that lives within miles of you, but you just never take the time to get together. Good friendships aren't always easy to come by. Make the time to meet up with the people that really matter.   



Make New Friends
The only way to find a friendship that is worth putting the time into is to get out and meet people. Swing on by Wobbly Boots after work and join us for Happy Hour every Monday-Friday from 3-6 pm. You're sure to meet some like-minded people to strike up a few interesting conversations with. Are you a sports fan? Then come on in during all the games and meet a few fellow fans to cheer with. Our friendly staff makes everyone feel at home, which makes for a great atmosphere to meet some wonderful new people.  



Save Money
Joining us for Happy Hour is also a nice way to save some money on your favorite beers and mixed drinks. We've got 18 taps, and many of those feature some of your favorite local Iowa brews. 

If you're looking to save some money on food instead of drinks and you've got young children to feed, we've got a couple of special days just for you. All day every Tuesday plus Sunday evenings after 5 pm, kids eat for free! Some restrictions may apply, but our servers will be happy to answer all of your questions about it.  



Get Organized
If you're needing to get your life more in order for 2018, start with getting some important dates down on the calendar. This is the first step in making sure you remember when all of the good stuff is going on so you don't miss it. For example, write down every time your favorite team is playing so that you know that's an evening you'll be at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse for lunch or dinner, watching all the games on one of our 17 TVs. 

Next, write down any birthdays, anniversaries, or other special events happening in your life. Now you'll know which days you should call in and order some delicious refreshments for the party from the best caterers in Des Moines



What are your goals for 2018? Come on into our Des Moines family restaurant and tell us all about it. We'll be open our regular hours on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, playing all of the holiday weekend sports and serving up all of your favorite food and drinks. 2017 was pretty amazing, but 2018 is going to be even better!  

Award-winning BBQ right here in Des Moines! 

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


Open EVERY DAY at 11:00 AM!

Like us on Facebook!
Follow us on Twitter!
Follow us on LinkedIn!
Follow us on Google+!

Wobbly Boots Roadhouse
1301 NW 114th St
Clive IA 50325

(515) 223-5700

Wednesday, December 20, 2017

Wobbly Wings & Iowa Football - A Perfect Pair!

The holidays are upon us, and more than this being a time to share with family and friends, it also means that there are a lot of college bowl games coming to the best place to watch sports in Des Moines! There are many delicious menu items at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse in Clive to enjoy with an ice cold Iowa beer from our tap while you watch the games, but by far the most popular football food always seems to be those jumbo Wobbly Wings.



Wobbly Wings
As we mentioned, there are many menu items that seem to pair nicely with watching the game, like our Bar-B-Que Pork Nachos, Sliders, and Bacon Wrapped Shrimp for example. For some reason though, Hot Wings seem to be the favorite. 

Our preparation may have something to do with that because, on a wing scale of 1-10, ours sit at about a 20+! First, we coat jumbo chicken wings in our special house dry rub. Then they get slow-roasted over hickory for the perfect amount of time, ensuring only the most flavorful, juiciest wings possible! They taste amazing served plain, but our wing sauces add even more unbelievable flavor. 

  • Bar-B-Que - Our own homemade in-house BBQ sauce. A perfect addition to wings (or any meat, for that matter!) 
  • Teriyaki - Our own house-made sweet & sticky glaze... DELICIOUS!!!
  • Hot Dijon Sauce - A little hot mustard + buffalo sauce + some sweet = Delish!
  • Jalapeno Garlic - Minced jalapenos combined with garlic in a butter sauce. A great flavor mix!
  • Chipotle Buffalo - Buffalo sauce infused with chipotle peppers making a buttery, smoky buffalo sauce. 

You can order a plate for yourself of 5 or 10 wings, or go big and get the plates of 20 or 30 wings to share with a few fellow football fans. The more you order, the more sauces you can try! 



The Pinstripe Bowl
The awesome Iowa Hawkeyes will be taking on the Boston College Eagles on Wednesday, December 27 at 4:15 pm in New York City at Yankee Stadium for the Pinstripe Bowl. This is the 5th season in a row that the Hawkeyes have ended their year with a bowl game. Both teams are going into this with a 7-5 record. Be sure to get to the Boot early and get a great seat to cheer on our boys. This game just happens to start during Happy Hour (3-6 pm) so perfect timing! 

The Liberty Bowl 
This year Iowa State's incredible Cyclones will be playing the Memphis Tigers in the Liberty Bowl on Saturday, December 30 at 11:30 am in Memphis, TN at the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. This will be ISU's first bowl appearance since the 2012 Liberty Bowl. They are said to have one of the better defenses in the country this year, so we're expecting an exciting game! Come on by and grab a seat when we open at 11 am, order some lunch, and settle in for a great game.  



Catch ALL the Games
With 17 TVs positioned conveniently throughout our Des Moines BBQ restaurant and bar, 18 tasty brews on tap (including many local craft beers,) an extensive menu, and the best wings in town, this is truly the best place to catch all of your favorite sports! Gather the family or call your buddies and tell them to meet you at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse for some delicious BBQ, refreshing drinks, all the awesome sports action, and an all-around great time. 


Award-winning BBQ right here in Des Moines! 

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


Open EVERY DAY at 11:00 AM!

Like us on Facebook!
Follow us on Twitter!
Follow us on LinkedIn!
Follow us on Google+!

Wobbly Boots Roadhouse
1301 NW 114th St
Clive IA 50325

(515) 223-5700

Wednesday, December 13, 2017

A BBQ Lover's Holiday Gift List

Most of the people we know here at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse in Clive are BBQ lovers, so when it comes time to think up holiday gift ideas, the first presents that come to mind have to do with delicious, hickory-smoked yumminess! If you have friends that fit this category (or you're the BBQ lover and are making a list for yourself) we've got some great ideas for you.  



Wobbly Boots Gift Cards
The very best gift you can give to a BBQ lover is free BBQ! When it happens to be the best BBQ in Des Moines, even better! You can pick up a Wobbly Boots Roadhouse gift card in the amount of your choice so that you can share your favorite dishes with everyone on your list. All they have to do is come in, pick something out, and pay with your wonderful gift instead of their own hard-earned cash. Easy to buy and easy to use - now that's a perfect present!  
An Amazing BBQ Sauce
You can even send some Wobbly Boots home with the people on your list by buying them a few bottles of our savory, house recipe BBQ sauce. This lets them add our special flavor to anything they eat. Not everything has to be hickory-smoked to pair perfectly with our sauce.


Grilling Equipment
We realize that there will be times when you aren't close enough to the best BBQ restaurant in Des Moines to let us cook for you, but your love for that hickory-smoked goodness means you had to learn to cook up a few dishes of your own. (It's a delicious hobby!) There are useful items that can make a home-grilling experience better, like spatulas, tongs, cutting boards, specialty rubs, coolers to hold your beer while you cook, etc... Of course, make sure a few jars of the Boots' housemade BBQ sauce are at the top of that list to finish it all off with!  
A Cool Apron
If you don't get messy around BBQ, you're doing it wrong! For anyone wanting to try their hand at becoming a grillmaster, an awesome apron is a must. It will keep you clean, plus make you look like the expert you are (or hope to be!) Have some fun and find one that shows off the gift recipient's personality. 



Those are all great gift ideas that any BBQ lover would be thrilled to receive, and don't forget, if you're hosting any holiday get-togethers this year, we cater too! We provide the best catering in Des Moines that can be delivered directly to you if you live in our delivery area, or you can order your BBQ to go and pick it up. That's an excellent way to turn a few more of your friends into BBQ lovers! 


Award-winning BBQ right here in Des Moines! 

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


Open EVERY DAY at 11:00 AM!

Like us on Facebook!
Follow us on Twitter!
Follow us on LinkedIn!
Follow us on Google+!

Wobbly Boots Roadhouse
1301 NW 114th St
Clive IA 50325

(515) 223-5700

Wednesday, December 6, 2017

Delicious Drinks To Warm You Up From The Iowa Cold

December is here and winter weather is quickly approaching. (As a matter of fact, it feels like it's already here!) We've not only got the best BBQ in Des Moines to warm your bones, but our wonderful Wobbly Boots Roadhouse bartenders can mix up some delicious drinks that will do the trick too. Here are a few suggestions.



Whiskey Drinks
Whiskey is known for warming up a person when the weather gets cold. In reality, it really just gives you the immediate sensation of warmth by causing your blood vessels to dilate which brings warm blood closer to the surface of your skin. The feeling won't last long, but it will sure taste good when it goes down! Here are a couple of whiskey cocktails you may want to try.  

  • Hot Toddy
    This classic cocktail made up of whiskey, honey, lemon juice, and hot water is a great drink for tackling some of the symptoms of a winter cold. 
  • Four Horsemen
    If a little bit of whiskey gives you a warm feeling, imagine what 4 at once will do! This delicious drink consists of scotch whiskey, bourbon whiskey, Tennessee whiskey, and Irish whiskey. 


Coffee Drinks
Hot coffee always tastes good on a cold day, and when you add some of the special ingredients from behind our bar, it tastes even better! Coffee cocktails are great to enjoy with your meal, and they make excellent after-dinner drinks too. Some of our favorite add-ins are; Bailey's, Irish whiskey, Kahlua, and Amaretto.  

Bloody Marys
Yes, this drink is served over ice, but it's the perfect cocktail to add a bit of heat to. With the proper ingredients added to the base mix, you can really give it some spicy deliciousness. Let the bartender know how hot you can handle yours, and with the addition of some spices, hot sauce, and certain flavored vodkas, you'll soon be enjoying a cocktail that will definitely warm you up.  

Seasonal Craft Beer
Okay, these are actually served ice cold, but they're only available this time of year. Your dinner should warm you up enough that you can enjoy a full-bodied, tasty brew along with it. If you don't drink one while you're here, you may have to wait until next year to get the chance again! Right now at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse, we've got Samuel Adams Winter Lager on tap. Our choices change often, so be sure to check to see what we've added each time you come in. 



No matter what mouthwatering item you order off of our extensive menu, the talented bartenders at our Des Moines BBQ restaurant can come up with a creative cocktail that will taste great with it! If you join us during Happy Hour every Monday - Friday from 3-6 pm, you may even get some of those delicious drinks at a discounted price! Come on in and fight off that cold weather here with us at the Boot. We open daily at 11 am.      


Award-winning BBQ right here in Des Moines! 

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


Open EVERY DAY at 11:00 AM!

Like us on Facebook!
Follow us on Twitter!
Follow us on LinkedIn!
Follow us on Google+!

Wobbly Boots Roadhouse
1301 NW 114th St
Clive IA 50325

(515) 223-5700