Our Hybrid BBQ Style

Wobbly Boots Roadhouse offers you the best BBQ in Clive, Iowa, and we believe this is because of what we like to call our "Hybrid BBQ."  That's how we refer to our cooking style that is a unique blend of flavors & styles of the BBQ meccas of the United States.  This week we'd like to share the history of a few of the BBQ styles that we pull our inspiration from to bring you the best food in Clive Iowa.  


Kansas City Stlye BBQ
KC Style BBQ is slow-smoked over a variety of woods.  The sauce is a very important part.  The sauces in this region are tomato-based, with many flavor profiles:  sweet, spicy, and tangy.  While most places offer a variety, the staple KC style sauce is generally both spicy and sweet.  Kansas City BBQ evolved form the pit of Henry Perry in the early 1900s, and they have been serving there and all over the U.S. ever since.

St. Louis Style BBQ
Many of the foods considered St. Louis Style BBQ are grilled rather than cooked over the indirect heat and smoke that most BBQs are.  The sauces form here tend to be very sweet, slightly acidic, & sticky tomato-based sauces.  St. Louis loves it sauce!  They often use it heavily, enough so that they are said to consume more barbecue sauce per capita than any other city in the nation.  

Memphis Style BBQ 
Memphis Style BBQ is slow cooked in a pit.  The mostly use pork for their barbecue, usually the ribs and shoulders.  These can be served either "dry" (without sauce) or "wet" (with sauce).  The "wet" ribs not only get their sauce after cooking, but before and during too.

Texas Style BBQ
East Texas in particular, slowly cooks their beef to the point that is is "falling off the bone."  Just the way we like it!  Hickory wood is usually used for smoking meats.  Marinades tend to be sweet and tomato-based, as is their generally thick sauce.  


Wobbly Boots Style BBQ
Our version of BBQ meats are generously coated in our special dry rub and smoked low and slow over hickory for maximum flavor & tenderness. Before serving, we add our house-recipe sauce (we make it right here) to compliment the flavor of the meat!  Our Lake of the Ozarks Wobbly Boots Roadhouse just won "Best BBQ at the Lake" for it's 5th year in a row.  We are proud to be able to bring this award-winning flavor to all of our friends and family right here in Clive.    

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1301 NW 114th St

May is National BBQ Month

May is the month to celebrate all things BBQ!  Now that's a celebration we can "sink our teeth into". (See what we did there!?!)  And where else would you observe this glorious occasion but at the best BBQ restaurant in Clive Iowa - Wobbly Boots Roadhouse!  Award winning BBQ is what we are known for.

We describe our menu as being a hybrid BBQ.  It's a unique blend of the flavors & style of the BBQ mecca's of the good ol' US of A:  Kansas City, St. Louis, Memphis, Texas, and the deep south.  Our meats are generously coated in our special dry rub and smoked low and slow over hickory for maximum flavor and tenderness.  The last step before serving you these delicious dishes is to add our very own house-recipe sauce, MADE RIGHT HERE, to compliment the flavor of those delicious meats.

We always serve our wide variety of smoked meats "wet" (meaning sauce on, so if you want it on the side, be sure to ask for it "dry").  Our scrumptious smoked meats are:

• Pulled Pork
• Beef Brisket
• Burnt Ends
• Turkey Breast
• Pit Ham
• Smoked Sausage

  



How's that sounding so far?  Well we don't stop there!  Our menu also features classic BBQ dinners, each served with 2 of our mouth-watering side dishes and Texas toast.  These include:

• Baby Back Ribs
• Hickory Smoked Chicken
• BBQ Chicken & Ribs Combo
• Half Slab & 1 Smoked Meat
• Half Chicken & 1 Smoked Meat

Last but not least, here are a few more options that are covered in our delicious, home-made BBQ sauce:

• Hickory BBQ Cheeseburger
• Wobbly Boots BIG Loaded Baker
• Smoked BBQ Flatbread
• BBQ Wings
• BBQ Nachos

If BBQ just isn't what you're in the mood for, not to worry.  We offer a full menu with plenty of options for you too.  But this month, we get a special chance to brag a little about our amazing, award winning BBQ right here in Clive, Iowa.  Don't forget, you can take our delicious Wobbly Boots House Recipe BBQ Sauce home a 16-oz bottle and use it to spice up everything you eat at home too.  Heck, it's BBQ Month, why not take home two bottles!



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

New 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

Hold Your Party At Wobbly Boots!

Have you ever noticed how the location can have such a huge impact on your party? A great location puts everybody in a good mood and sets the scene for an awesome event, no matter what the occasion is. If you're looking for a place to host your event in Clive, Iowa, look no further than Wobbly Boots Roadhouse!

Wobbly Boots Can Supply The Food

Why stress about feeding all of your guests yourself when our BBQ restaurant in Clive could take care of it for you? Our talented cooks will make sure all of your guests are happy and satisfied. Trust us, your guests will love the excuse to enjoy some delicious BBQ!

Wobbly Boots Can Supply The Drinks

What do you do if you have one friend that prefers wine, one that drinks beer, and one that enjoys specialty cocktails? How do you ensure that everyone is happy? You take them out to Wobbly Boots Roadhouse! Our skilled bartenders offer a huge selection of drinks so that everyone is sure to find something exactly to their liking.

Wobbly Boots Can Create The Atmosphere

When it comes to having a great atmosphere, nothing beats our family restaurant in Des Moines. It doesn't matter whether you're looking for a place to take the whole family, a place to watch the game with your buddies, or a place to catch up with your girlfriends - Wobbly Boots Roadhouse has it all!

See You Soon At Wobbly Boots!

Don't leave the success of your event up to chance - host it at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse and guarantee that your guest will have the time of their lives. All you need to bring is your smiling faces... We will take care of the rest!

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

New Second Location - Same Incredible BBQ!

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Wobbly Boots Roadhouse

1301 NW 114th St

Clive, IA  50325

(515) 223-5700

Wobbly Boots: A Fantastic Family Restaurant in Clive, IA

If there's one thing we can all agree on, it's the importance of family. Our family members are the ones who raised us, the ones who influenced us, the ones who were there for us when we needed anything. Family isn't always blood-related but it IS always special and always important.

How do you set aside time to strengthen your relationships with your family? If you're looking for something fun to do, the team at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse has a suggestion... Come on out to our family restaurant in Clive, IA!

Wobbly Boots: A Fantastic Family Restaurant in Clive, Iowa

Some of the greatest moments families share together are spent around a table. It's a chance to share stories, tell jokes, reminisce over old times, and daydream about the future... But most importantly, it's a chance to acknowledge how much your family means to you and to enjoy spending time together.

At our BBQ restaurant in Des Moines, we work hard to create the perfect environment for you to spend time with the people who matter the most to you. Our restaurant is always fun, always clean, and always stress-free - the perfect environment for you to come hang out with the whole fam!

Wobbly Boots: Something For Everyone

At Wobbly Boots Roadhouse, we put a lot of value on making sure that every single one of our customers has a wonderful experience. That goes for the grandparents, the parents, the kids, the great-grandparents, the working professionals, the stay-at-home parents, the students, the military veterans, and everyone in between!

From our kids' menu to our drink menu, we made sure to offer a wide variety of food and beverages so everyone is sure to find something they love. No matter what you're craving, Wobbly Boots has the cure!

Wobbly Boots: Come Out And See Us SOON

It's never too soon to start spending time with the people we love. Invite the whole crew out to our family restaurant in Des Moines, gather 'round the table, and let us do the rest! Our friendly staff will do everything in their power to ensure that you and your family have an absolutely wonderful time. 

We look forward to serving you!

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

New 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

Salads and Flatbreads and BBQ -- OH MY!

We're famous for serving truly phenomenal BBQ in Clive, Iowa... but that's not all we're good for! We also offer generous salads, tantalizing flatbreads, and so much more. Keep reading to learn about some of the other awesome menu selections waiting for you at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse.

Go For The Greens

We serve our salads like we serve everything else - FRESH and with GENEROUS portions! All of our salads are available with Ranch, Chipotle Ranch, Fat-Free Ranch, Bleu Cheese, Honey Mustard, French, 1000 Island, or Italian dressing. Choose your favorite from our three signature salads:

The Garden Salad

It's a crisp blend of greens topped with cheddar-jack and Provel cheese, tomatoes, and red onions. Simple and delicious!

Cowboy Cobb

It's the KING of salads! We generously top this chilled bowl of crisp greens with smoked ham and turkey, crumbled bacon, hard-boiled egg, avocado, tomatoes, red onion, cheddar-jack, and Provel cheese. It's definitely a full meal on its own!

Chicken Tender Salad

Can't decide between salad and chicken? Now you don't have to! These mixed leafy greens are buried underneath tomatoes, red onions, cheddar-jack, Provel cheese, and (last but certainly not least!) hand-breaded chicken tenders. If you like things on the spicy side, feel free to ask for your chicken "buffalo style." You can also substitute any smoked meat for the chicken at no extra charge!

Big City Flatbreads

Wobbly Tip: These flatbreads pair PERFECTLY with
all of our signature cocktails!

It doesn't matter if you're from Clive, Des Moines, or any other surrounding area - at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse, everyone is welcome to our Big City Flatbreads! We offer two distinct styles to choose from. Which one is your favorite?

Crab Rangoon

Its our very own real crab rangoon filling slathered on flatbread, topped with an amazing 3-cheese asiago, mozzarella, and Provel mix, and then sprinkled with fried won tons and a tantalizing drizzle of sweet chili sauce. WOW!

Smoked BBQ Chicken

All of the flavor with fewer calories! This flatbread features hickory smoked white chicken tossed in our house BBQ sauce on top of mozzarella and Provel cheese, topped off with a few red onions. And believe it or not... it tastes even better than it sounds!

Wobbly Boots Roadhouse -

Great Family BBQ in Clive, Iowa!

Next time you're looking for a great place to take the whole family out to dinner, stop by and see us at Wobbly Boots! We've got a kids menu that's sure to keep your little ones happy, and a drink menu that's sure to keep you in great spirits! See you soon!

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

New 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) 223-6140

Smoked Meat on a Bun - A Wobbly Boots' Favorite!

Wobbly Boots is more than a BBQ restaurant - it's a BBQ experience! As the best place to eat in Clive, Iowa, we offer outstanding food and decadent drinks, all wrapped up in a fantastic atmosphere. If you're looking for a family restaurant in Des Moines, don't look any further than Wobbly Boots Roadhouse!

We offer an extensive menu that is sure to have something for everyone. This week, we're focusing on one of our favorite menu sections: Smoked Meat On A Bun. If you haven't tried one (or all) of these Wobbly Boots specialties yet, then you're missing out!

SMOKED MEAT ON A BUN

Pulled Pork

Our pork is slow-smoked over hickory for 16 hours, then hand-pulled and trimmed. 

Turkey Breast

100% white meat turkey breast smoked to perfection.

Beef Brisket

Our juicy beef brisket is slow-smoked for 10 hours and sliced for maximum tenderness.

Start your meal off right with our famous Wobbly Boots Wings!

Pit Ham

Lean, thin-sliced, double-smoked ham.

Burnt Ends

Extra-smoked, seasoned, and seared beef chunks carved right from the brisket point. (Can not be served completely dry!)

Smoked Sausage

Hickory smoked Polish sausage. Low, slow, and unbelievably delicious.

Combo Sandwich

Just can't decide? Enjoy your choice of any two of our succulent smoked meats listed above on a super soft, fresh kaiser roll!

Each of these delectable dishes are available in 1/3 lb or 1/2 lb portions. All of our slow-smoked meats are served on fresh kaiser rolls. Our BBQ is served wet (sauced) but it can be served dry upon request (except for the Burnt Ends). 

These amazing sandwiches also come with your choice of one side dish! Treat yourself to our Seasoned Curly Fries, Legendary Baked Beans, Smashed Potatoes & Gravy, Creamy Cole Slaw, Gourmet Potato Salad, or any of our other scrumptious sides.

See You At Wobbly Boots!

Wobbly Boots Roadhouse is open 7 days a week at 11:00 AM. Stop by and see us for lunch, dinner, a late night snack, or anything in between. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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

New Second Location - Same Incredible BBQ!

Open EVERY DAY at 11:00 AM!

LIKE us on Facebook!

Follow us on Twitter!

Wobbly Boots Roadhouse

1301 NW 114th St

Clive, IA  50325

(515) 223-6140