Cheers to the Awesome Iowa Beers We Have On Tap at the Boot!

According to the calendar, this Thursday, September 28 is Drink Beer Day! While we don't need a special day to enjoy the best Iowa beers on tap, it is a great excuse to highlight the incredible local brews that we have for you here at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse. They change occasionally, but right now, here are the tasty beers we have waiting for you on tap. 

Confluence Brewing Company
This city is not only home to the best BBQ in Des Moines, but also this awesome brewery. They have been in business since 2012, but the dream began back in 1991 when John Martin, the company's head brewer, began playing around with beer made from grain crops found in Iowa. He researched, practiced, and taste-tested for a few years, then began Confluence Brewing Company with co-founder Ken Broadhead so you could all enjoy the results. 

We feature 3 of their delicious beers on tap here at the Boot. Farmer John's is a refreshing blonde, multi-grain ale. Des Moines IPA is their American take on an India Pale Ale. We've also just added their seasonal Oktoberfest, which is a rich, amber-colored lager with a full-bodied, toasty flavor.  

Exile Brewing Company
Des Moines boasts yet another amazing brewery with Exile Brewing Company. These guys describe themselves as "a hand-crafted brewery fueled by the passion of a burn-bright lifestyle and driven by a unique sense of gratitude for the customer, community, and the future of our land." Every beer they brew is a dedication to both European tradition and the quality of good old American hard work. 

Right now we've got an Exile favorite on draft, Ruthie. It's a smooth gold lager with a robust body, named for the finest woman to ever have served a beer in 1950's Des Moines. 

Boone Valley Brewing Company
Our next featured brewery is based in Boone. Their journey started out as a fun notion to make beer from a kit, but soon turned into a passion for brewing. After winning multiple awards for the beers created, it became obvious that Rick was good at this! Often referred to as the "Willie Wonka of Beers" and the "Phantom Brewer," his hobby turned into an incredible brewery we are proud to feature. 

We have the delicious, medium-bodied Roxie Irish Red on tap. It is filled with complex malt flavors and aromas, and it's become a local favorite. 

Peace Tree Brewing Company
Knoxville brings us this brewery that has called a former Nash Rambler car dealership home since 2010. The name comes from the historic grand sycamore that grew near the town of Red Rock, which was a meeting place for many generations of Native Americas, and later was a meeting place for fur traders too. The tree is this company's symbol because they hope their beers will be "shared with friends and strangers alike and act as a catalyst for conversations, new friendships, and important agreements - in line with the lore of the Peace Tree of Red Rock."

You'll find two of their tasty creations on tap at the Boot. Blonde Fatale is a Belgium-style blonde ale that is surprisingly smooth. We also have No Coast IPA, which is a big American IPA with tons of bitterness and loads of hop flavor with piney and citrus notes.  


Firetrucker Brewery
The people behind Firetrucker Brewery in Ankeny live, breathe, and eat local. Local ingredients are always used in their beers. A sense of innovation, a sense of community, and the desire to improve life is at the forefront during the creation of each of their brews. You can always expect to get lots of flavor, while still maintaining a clean finish. 

We feature their Pumper Truck Porter on tap. It comes out of the tap with a silky black appearance and a creamy head. The full, delicious flavor is made from brown and chocolate malts as well as roasted barley and hops. 


You can get a taste of any one of these brilliant brews on tap at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse in Clive 7 days a week, while they last. As we mentioned, occasionally we'll switch up which beers we carry, but these awesome Iowa breweries will always find their way into our restaurant. 

If you join us for the best Happy Hour in Des Moines Monday-Friday from 3-6 pm, you can get all of these for only $3 a glass! Pair these awesome Iowa brews with our mouthwatering, hickory-smoked BBQ, and you've got a great meal ahead of you.

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!

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1301 NW 114th St
Clive IA 50325

(515) 223-5700

Lots of Ways to "Get Your Steak On" at the Boot

Our Wobbly Boots Roadhouse smoker allows us to cook up the most delicious hickory-smoked meats in Iowa. One of those meats in particular happens to be the best steaks in Des Moines! We've got them as plated entrees, paired with seafood, and in mouthwatering sandwiches. 

So you see, there are lots of ways to "get your steak on" here at the Boot. Check them out: 

*SANDWICHES*

Steak Sandwich
A 6-ounce choice top sirloin steak seasoned and charbroiled to your liking, served open faced on golden Texas toast and topped with sautéed onions and mushrooms. 

Prime Rib French Dip
Smoked prime rib and melted Mozzarella cheese served on a lightly toasted ciabatta roll with a side of au jus.

Prime Rib Melt
Succulent, house-smoked, shaved prime rib topped with Swiss cheese on grilled sourdough bread. Served with our house-made horsey sauce on the side for an extra kick! 

Prime Rib Hot Beef
Our house-smoked Prime Rib, thinly sliced, served open-faced on white bread with smashed potatoes, beef gravy and green beans. Stick to your ribs delicious!! 

*ENTREES*

Roadhouse Ribeye
A 12-ounce Choice Ribeye charbroiled to your liking. A juicy mouth watering steak topped with a Templeton Steak Butter, ensuring deliciousness bite after bite. 

New York Strip
A 10-ounce Choice cut NY Strip, grilled to your liking, ensuring a flavorful delicious stea topped with our delicious Templeton Steak Butter. 

Surf and Turf
A 6-ounce top sirloin steak grilled to your liking, topped with sautéed onion and mushrooms, accompanied by three jumbo bacon wrapped shrimp grilled to perfection. Two great items on one platter... Outstanding!!!

Smoked Prime Rib Dinner

(Friday & Saturday after 5 pm only!)
All Prime Rib Dinners are served with Texas toast and a choice of two of our home style side dishes. 

Additional Yumminess!

Whether you're in the mood for a full, plated dinner or a satisfying sandwich, you can get your steak craving fulfilled either way at our Des Moines BBQ restaurant with these tasty options. Pair any of them with our amazing home style side dishes, and you've got a meal that will put a great big smile on your face! Those incredible sides include: 

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

You can also upgrade your side dish choices with: 

• Sweet Potato Fries
• Garden Salad
• Cup of Soup
• Half-order of Onion Rings
• Half-order of Texas Fries

Gather the family or call up a bunch of friends and get everyone to Wobbly Boots Roadhouse for a hearty meal. These steak dishes are only the beginning of a diverse menu filled with all kinds of flavors, including the best BBQ in the Des Moines area. You bring the hunger, and we'll provide the satisfaction! 

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!

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1301 NW 114th St
Clive IA 50325

(515) 223-5700

Celebrate National Family Meals Month With a Table Full of BBQ

September is National Family Meals Month. This is a wonderful incentive to make the effort to eat together as a family whenever you get the chance. Once your family knows the table will be filled with something they love, like the best BBQ in Des Moines, they'll be extra willing to give it a try! 

Wobbly Boots Roadhouse knows that the dinner table is an excellent place for families to come together and stay bonded with one another. It doesn't even have to be dinner. Any meal works equally as well, as long as you are spending time together. If this can happen every day, that's wonderful, but if you have a busy, active family, this can be difficult. Studies show that striving to have at least 3 meals together a week offers many of the positive benefits listed below. 

Builds Family Relationships
Sitting down together gives everyone in your family the chance to catch up on each other's lives. This gives a person comfort and a feeling of belonging. Once having a family meal together becomes a regular routine, this time of day will offer a sense of security. The more you know about each other's lives, the closer you can be. 

Improves Social Interactions
Children that are comfortable talking to the adults in the home on a regular basis find it easier to talk to other adults outside the family. These interactions with adults are also excellent vocabulary builders for children, and it's a nice time to pick up good manners. When it comes to dealing with other kids their own age, children that experience regular family meals have an easier time resisting peer pressure.  

Encourages Kids To Eat Healthy
Younger children may have to rely on parents for the food they eat, but teenagers are often left on their own. Eating together as a family gives you a chance to encourage healthy eating choices, both by the food being served at the meal and by the example set from what you are eating.  

Perfect Setting For Trying New Foods
When a family eats together, it gives them all a chance to learn about each other's favorite foods. Share things that you like for the kids to try, and introduce new foods often to try together. This is another place where kids will follow your example. 

Improves Children's Grades
Studies have also been done that show kids are twice as likely to get A's and B's on their report cards if they experience family dinners at least 3 times a week. This most likely comes from the increased vocabulary, ease around others, and healthy habits they have picked up from the family meal time. 

Reasons To Eat BBQ Together
We've given you some of the wonderful reasons we've found to get into the habit of eating regular family meals together. Now, we've got a few reasons why you should occasionally bring the gang to Wobbly Boots BBQ for one of those meals. 

• You don't have to cook. We'll take care of it for you, giving you more time to hang out together. 
• You don't have to clean up. Yep, we've got that taken care of for you too. 
• You get variety. If each person orders a different type of menu item, everyone gets to sample them all instead of just one dish. 
• You can catch the game together. Family meal time is a time to tune out everything else and focus on each other. If you all happen to be sports fans, though, you can have a hearty discussion cheering on your favorite teams together!
• You can order it to go. The hickory-smoked goodness of our Des Moines BBQ restaurant can be enjoyed in the comfort of your own home. Let us know what you'd like, and we'll pack it up for you. We won't be there to clean up, but hey, no dishes that night!   

Life gets busy, but spending time with your family is an important part of it, so making the effort to eat together more often is a great goal to have. Remember, when you choose to dine at our family restaurant in Des Moines, you're a part of our extended family too. 

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!

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1301 NW 114th St
Clive IA 50325

(515) 223-5700

Back to the Basics - Our Award-Winning BBQ!

Even though we are very proud to offer a wide variety of dishes on our menu to satisfy a variety of hungers, we are most proud to offer the best BBQ in the Des Moines area. We make delicious salads, sandwiches, burgers, flatbreads, and more, but when it comes right down to it, it's those hickory-smoked meats and that house-recipe BBQ sauce that have made Wobbly Boots Roadhouse a name that makes your mouth water when you hear it! 

-Hickory-Smoked Meats-
Our chefs know exactly how long to slow smoke each and every meat that we offer in our Des Moines BBQ restaurant so that it reaches it's full potential for tenderness and full-bodied flavor. Whether you choose to eat our hickory-smoked meats as a plated meal, in sandwich form, or as one of the toppings on another menu item, you know it's going to melt in your mouth and put a smile on your face! Your savory choices include:

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

Pit Ham
Apple wood double-smoked pit ham. A lean outstanding choice.

Beef Brisket
Our brisket is generously rubbed with our secret house seasonings and slow smoked over hickory for ten hours. We then carefully slice it to ensure the most mouthwatering, tender brisket possible.

Burnt Ends
A Customer Favorite!! Our process begins with slow smoked brisket. We cut it into small chunks, then cover in extra rub, our house BBQ sauce, and delicious Guinness beer. We then re-smoke for hours ensuring a tender, flavorful, one-of-a-kind piece of beef.

Sweet Smoked Italian Sausage
A sweet and smokey Italian sausage. We slow smoke our sausage rope then slice into pieces. A hidden house favorite... Try it & you'll love it.

Turkey Breast
100% white meat turkey - rubbed, smoked, then sliced. Tender & Delicious!!

-BBQ Dinners- 
We also offer some finger-licking good BBQ dinners for anyone with a big appetite and a love for classically delicious BBQ. All of these unbelievable BBQ dinners are served with Texas toast and two of our amazing home style side dishes.

Baby Back Ribs
Over two pounds of our slow smoked delicious dry rubbed baby back ribs, lightly grilled and basted in our house recipe BBQ sauce. This is available as either a full rack or a half rack.

Half Chicken
Tremendous Flavor!! A half chicken generously rubbed in our house spice, slow smoked over hickory, then finished on our grill with a light glaze of our house BBQ sauce.

Chicken and Rib Combo
Yes, We Did!! A half rack of our Baby Back Ribs combined with our Hickory Smoked Half Chicken. A Delicious Combination.

Half Rack of Ribs and 1 Smoked Meat
You get exactly what the title states.

Half Chicken and 1 Smoked Meat
Also pretty self-explanatory. 

When it comes to serving up the tastiest, most amazing, award-winning BBQ, the staff at our Des Moines family restaurant are experts! The next time you're hungry for a good ol' down home meal, head on over to Wobbly Boots Roadhouse and order up a plate full of our famous BBQ. We guarantee you'll leave full, satisfied, and anxious to come back for more! 

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!

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1301 NW 114th St
Clive IA 50325

(515) 223-5700

Labor Day Weekend = Beer, BBQ, & College Football!

Labor Day weekend is a perfect time to get together with family and friends to spend a little time enjoying the summer weather together before it disappears for the fall. The best place to celebrate if you'll be staying in the Des Moines area is here with us at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse. If you'll be traveling for the holiday, we hear there's an amazing BBQ restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks that's well worth the trip too. (wink-wink!) 

Join Us For Beer, BBQ, and College Football!

Ahhhh... 3 of our favorite things! Labor Day weekend is not only a relaxing holiday away from work and school, but more importantly, it marks the beginning of college football season!!! That's a big time here at the Boot, because with our 17 TVs and the most awesome Iowa fans for customers, we've got the best place to watch sports in the Des Moines area. 

We've got plenty of room for all ages and groups of every size. Join us to cheer on your favorite teams while chowing down on plates full of savory, mouthwatering, hickory-smoked goodness. You can wash it all down with one of the 18 beers we have on tap, which include many of your favorite Iowa craft brews. The bar is fully stocked with all the other drinks you love too, and we've got plenty of refreshing non-alcoholic drinks for the younger fans and the designated drivers. 

Order In Bulk To Go

Just because you're planning to go to a house party this Labor Day weekend, you don't have to miss out on the best BBQ in Des Moines. Simply give us a call and pick your order up to go with you. If you're feeding a large crowd, you'll find the best caterering in Des Moines at the Boot. We have a bulk menu especially for these occasions, and as long as we have at least 24 hours notice for orders of $100 or more, we can even deliver it to you in our fancy Wobbly Boots catering van.    

Cool Conversation Starters
If you need something interesting to talk about at your holiday get-together (before the football games start,) whip out a few of these Labor Day fun facts to impress your guests with. 

• Labor Day was approved as an official national holiday on June 28, 1894, to be held the 1st Monday of each September. 
• The 1st Labor Day parade took place before that on September 5, 1882 in New York City. Lots of states picked up the practice afterwards, which prompted the bill that made it a national holiday.
• Canada also celebrates their "Labour" Day on the 1st Monday in September, but more than 80 other countries celebrate on May 1 for "International Workers Day" instead. 
• Many retailers will tell you that this is the 2nd largest sales weekend of the year, with only Black Friday beating it out.
• It's the 3rd most popular holiday for BBQ, following Memorial Day at #2 and the 4th of July at #1. (Doesn't everyone eat BBQ for every holiday?)  

However, and wherever, you decide to celebrate your Labor Day weekend, just know that Wobbly Boots Roadhouse is here for you. Stay safe, have fun, and most importantly, don't miss kickoff! 

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!

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1301 NW 114th St
Clive IA 50325

(515) 223-5700

Rave Reviews for Wobbly Boots Roadhouse

From time to time, we like to share some of the wonderful things that our customers have said about their visit to our Des Moines BBQ restaurant. It gives those of you that have not had the chance to try our delicious dishes the unbiased opinions of people that don't work here, so you aren't just taking our word for it. Here are some of the latest reviews that Wobbly Boots Roadhouse has received.  

"We had a family dinner with 8. Ordered from apps to ribs, meatloaf, burnt ends, and sandwiches. Service was very good. We rated Wobbly over Jethros . The menu was diverse with something for everyone."
-samjwells, TripAdvisor review

"We were a big group in town with our kids for a baseball tournament. Had reservations for 6:30 p.m. We were also a loud group and the staff put up with us and the cheers from the kids while they watched the Cubs game  Our waitress was great! She took good care of us and seemed unfazed with all of the confusion since the kids all sat together, then moms on one end of our tables and dads on the other end. The food was awesome as well. We would definitely eat here again. Thanks!"
-Mike Vicki Kuper, Facebook review

"The "burnt ends" were as good as in Texas. The price was right. The serving could have fed two adults."

-Lo S, TripAdvisor review

"Fantastic!!! Quick, good service, nice portions and HOT food! Huge variety and tasted great. No need for extra sauce, or sauce at all. Priced reasonably also. We will be back"
-Shelana L, Yelp review

"Great food. The Crab Rangoon Flatbread is awesome. Also their caramel hot cider alcoholic drink is awesome. Definitely be back there again"
-Katie R. Fenton, Zomato review

"Amazing food!! BBQ is very good and atmosphere is even better!"
-Heidi Fisher Sickerson, Facebook review

"We really enjoyed this place!! We had a great server Karra (probably spelled wrong) and to boot (no pun intended) the food was incredible!! There were 5 of us and we were shocked at how quickly our food arrived and every one of us completely cleaned our plates!!! Wish we had been in town more than one night to eat there again!!!"
-Rhonda Kimerling, Facebook review

"The food was all delicious. The burnt ends sandwich was delicious- one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. The meat is so tender. Fries and beans were good too."
-Kimberly M, TripAdvisor review

"I'm not good at trying new places so I just decided to go for it. I'm also a little bit picky. My burger was cooked to request and I was only able to eat half so it might be nice to share. The reason you would want to share is so you can eat all the onion rings. Big and crispy and perfect. I left lots of napkins on the table, my fingers were finger licking good. All condiments and extra napkins are already on the table and wait staff was timely and not in my face.Since it was my first time I wasn't prepared for the size of the bar. It's half of the restaurant with TV screens everywhere. It would be a great place to watch a game and have a bite to eat."
-Elyse S, Yelp review

"First time for us. Quality food and service. We arrived at 6:15 pm on a Saturday night and thought for sure we would have to wait to be seated, no waiting got right in. Friendly greeting at the door and manager came around to check on us. Delicious smoked meat. Prime rib melts in your mouth. My husband had the 3 meat meal and they really pile on the meat. It made enough for two meals. Casual dining with great food and service. Definitely will be back again."
-Nancy Hildreth Townsend, Facebook review

"Awesome place, people and one heck of a menu!!!! Had a blast."
-Todd Sanders, Facebook review

So, what do you think? Are you ready to give our Des Moines family restaurant a try? We would love to have the chance to show you the excellent customer service we always strive to give, and to serve you the best BBQ in Des Moines. Wobbly Boots Roadhouse in Clive is open at 11 am, 7 days a week, with weekday Happy Hour from 3-6 pm, Monday-Friday, plus all your favorite games on our 17 TVs throughout the restaurant. Give us a chance, and we won't disappoint you!

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!

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1301 NW 114th St
Clive IA 50325

(515) 223-5700

Admit It... BBQ Makes You HAPPY!!!

August is halfway over, and we just discovered that we are in the midst of "Admit You're Happy Month." Well, we thought about it, and yes, we are very happy here at our Des Moines BBQ restaurant. As a matter of fact, we looked around the room, and the customers at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse in Clive looked pretty darn happy too. We're sure it has something to do with the BBQ! Here is why we believe a trip to the Boot for a big, delicious plate of hickory-smoked deliciousness makes a person so happy. 

The Smell
All it takes is opening the front doors of our family friendly restaurant in Des Moines and the glorious scent of hickory smoke puts a smile on your face before you even realize it's there! Once you shake yourself back to reality, you may notice the other scents of the various menu items being served around the room. Now that happiness turns into excitement about getting seated and ordering your own delicious-smelling dish. 

The Taste
Next comes that glorious, mouthwatering flavor! Underneath, there's the distinct taste of the hickory smoke that our meats are slow-cooked in for hours. If you've decided to have yours served "wet" (and we highly suggest that you do) you've got the added flavor of our house-made, secret recipe BBQ sauce too. It only takes a few bites to turn your grin into a big BBQ-coated smile! 

The Choices
Our hickory-smoked meats alone give you all kinds of choices, allowing you to try something different each time that you visit. Another option is to bring a big group of people to Wobbly Boots BBQ with you, order all of our smoked meats at once, and share with the table. You get to choose from: Hand-Pulled Pork, 100% White Meat Turkey Breast, Sweet Smoked Italian Sausage, Applewood Smoked Pit Ham, Tender Smoked Brisket, and our house-favorite Brisket Burnt Ends. Once you've tried all of that, we've also got a great big menu filled with even more options that are equally as amazing. So many choices! 

It Brings People Together
The Boot is a perfect place to bring the entire family or meet up with a great big group of friends. The atmosphere is inviting, and the staff here is friendly and welcoming. You can simply enjoy a nice dinner together any night of the week, or you can gather for a special occasion and celebrate. We've got 17 TVs throughout the restaurant, so it's also the best place to watch sports in Des Moines every time your favorite team plays. (Even if its not your favorite team, it's still fun to watch!)

It Pairs Great With Beer
They don't call it "Happy Hour" for nothing! Every Monday-Friday from 3-6 pm we host the best Happy Hour in Des Moines with awesome specials on mixed drinks and beer. You'll find great deals on your drinks during many of the games, too. We have a full bar so that we can mix up all of your favorite cocktails, and in addition to the large variety of bottled beers we carry, there are 18 beers on tap, including many of the best Iowa craft brews. Belly up to the bar, place your order, and maybe even make a few new happy friends while you're there. 

That's a lot of reasons to be happy during dinner (or lunch, or Happy Hour!) Come on out to the best BBQ restaurant in Des Moines and see how happy we can make you feel. As for those of you that have already had this joyous experience, come on, admit you're happy every time you visit us at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse. We're most definitely ecstatic every time that you do! 

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!

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Wobbly Boots Roadhouse

1301 NW 114th St
Clive IA 50325

(515) 223-5700