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

Mother's Day Brunch Buffet at Wobbly Boots!

Mother's Day is right around the corner! If you have a special mother figure in your life, don't miss out on this opportunity to show her how much she means to you. Your friends at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse are here to help you make your mom feel truly special - come join us on Sunday, May 10th, 2015 for our Mother's Day Brunch at Wobbly Boots!

Simply Scrumptious Selections

Your mom is absolutely going to love the delicious brunch selections available at Wobbly Boots - and neither of you have handle any of the cooking or cleaning! Leave the work to the team at our Des Moines BBQ restaurant and simply enjoy our special Mother's Day menu selections.

MAIN ENTREES

• Scrambled Eggs
• Egg Bake Casserole
• Breakfast Flatbread
• Hash Brown Casserole
• Breakfast Potatoes
• French Toast
• Biscuits and Gravy
• Baked Ham
• Carved Smoked Turkey
• Carved Prime Rib

SIDES

• Smashed Potatoes
• Beef Gravy
• Mac N Cheese
• Baked Beans
• Green Beans with Bacon
• Cheesy Corn
• Bacon
• Breakfast Sausage

SALADS

• Fresh Garden Mix
• Cole Slaw

Make Your Reservations Today!

This special Mother's Day brunch will be available from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM on Sunday, May 10th. Seats are filling up quickly, so hurry up and reserve a table for you and your mother today! Call 515-223-5700 to make your reservation to join us at our family BBQ restaurant in Clive, Iowa.

See you then!

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!

Open EVERY DAY at 11:00 AM!

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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

The Breaded Pork Tenderloin: An Iowa Tradition!

The breaded pork tenderloin.

It's the lifeblood of Iowa. Claims differ regarding the origins of this delicious, mind-blowing creation, but one thing is for sure: nothing says Iowa food like a Wobbly Boots pork tenderloin sandwich!

The Pork Tenderloin ~ The Beginnings

Some people claim that the first person to create a breaded pork tenderloin was native to Indiana, but at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse, we know the truth: the pork tenderloin comes from right here in Iowa! The breaded pork tenderloin has been a staple in classic Iowa cuisine for as long as we can remember. Iowa produces more pigs than any other state in the U.S., and turning that asset into a classic Midwestern delicacy create a unique sense of pride in all of us Iowans.

The Pork Tenderloin ~ The Tradition at Wobbly Boots

Wobbly Boots Roadhouse has been serving outstanding pork tenderloin sandwiches for many years. We started out in the Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, and we're thrilled to be able to bring our pork tenderloins back to their roots right here in Iowa! 

At our family BBQ restaurant in Clive, Iowa, each generous cut of pork tenderloin is hand-breaded in our seasoned flour and fried to a golden brown. We are lucky enough to get a lot of great reviews about our family BBQ restaurant, but we did get one shout-out especially for our pork tenderloin in Des Moines.

"The best tenderloin in the Des Moines metro area - and BIG!"

- Dennis M.

Come Get Your Pork Tenderloin At Wobbly Boots!

Are you craving a hot, fresh, HUGE pork tenderloin sandwich yet?? We've got one with your name on it at Wobbly Boots! Come by and see us 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

Signature Sides at Wobbly Boots

What rounds out the perfect sandwich and the most delicious dinner entree? The barbecue may be the best you've ever had, but that's not the finishing touch that leaves you begging for more when it's all said and done.

At Wobbly Boots Roadhouse, we know that no BBQ meal is complete without a scrumptious side to go along with it! That's why when you come to our great family restaurant in Clive, Iowa, you're treated to a full meal complete with one of our signature side of your choice. Our wraps, burgers, sandwiches, and smoked meat on a bun selections come with ONE signature side, and our harvest meals and classic bar-be-que dinners come with TWO!

Which side(s) will you choose??

Signature Sides at Wobbly Boots 

Our sides are prepared with the utmost care to absolute perfection. Try one - or even better, try them all!

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

When we say we have the BEST side dishes around, we're not kidding! We promise you'll love each and every one of the home style side dishes at our BBQ restaurant in Des Moines - if you haven't tried them yet, you're definitely missing out!

See You Soon at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse

Pick a night this week and bring your family out to Wobbly Boots Roadhouse for a one-of-a-kind BBQ experience! We have plenty of big flat screen TVs, kids menus, drink menus, and incredible BBQ - sounds like the perfect recipe for familial bliss to us! 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!

LIKE us on Facebook!

Follow us on Twitter!

Wobbly Boots Roadhouse

1301 NW 114th St

Clive, IA  50325

(515) 223-6140