Wobbly Boots' Awesome Appetizers

What's the secret to a perfect BBQ dinner? Kicking it off with one (or several!) of the awesome appetizers at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse! The next time you bring your crew out to eat at our great family restaurant in Des Moines, be sure to give one of our appetizers a try... We promise you won't be disappointed! 

Check out all of the great appetizers waiting for you at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse in Clive, IA.

Wobbly Wings
Our award-winning, juicy, jumbo chicken wings are coated in our house dry rub and slow-roasted in our hickory pit. Served with your choice of ranch or bleu cheese dressing. Available plain or with one of four sauce choices: BBQ, Original, Hot, or Teriyaki.

Our Famous Onion Rings
A heaping stack of thick-cut yellow onions bathed in buttermilk, then hand-breaded in our seasoned flour and fried to a golden brown. Served with chipotle ranch.

Fried Pickles
1/2 pound of pickle chips hand-breaded in our special seasoned flour and fried to a golden brown. Served with chipotle ranch.

Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Six large shrimp individually wrapped with our hickory-smoked bacon and grilled to perfection.

Texas Fries
Just like Texas, this is BIG! A mountain of our curly fries smothered in homemade white queso and topped with bacon and cheddar-jack cheese. Served with a side of sour cream and jalapenos.

Ribbies & Wings
Two of our best - four ribs and five wings. This sample of each leaves you wanting more!

Boneless Wings
Fried boneless wings available plain or with your choice of our four sauces: Original, Hot, BBQ, or Teriyaki. Served with your choice of ranch or bleu cheese dressing.

Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
A bountiful blend of blue crab meat, cream cheese, cheddar-jack cheese, and special seasoning stuffed in large mushroom caps and baked to a golden brown. Topped with Provel cheese.

Spinach & Artichoke Dip
Our house blend of spinach, artichoke hearts, and three different cheeses combined with our secret spice blend. Served bubbling hot with buttery toasted pita chips.

BBQ Pork Nachos
A Wobbly favorite! A bed of tric-colored tortilla chips smothered in our homemade white queso, then topped with our house smoked pulled pork and baked beans. Finished with cheddar-jack cheese, tomatoes, and onions. Served with salsa, sour cream, and jalapenos.

The Wobbly Boots Sampler
Do you have a big group? The Sampler features some of the best we have to offer! The Sampler comes with four wobbly wings, four onion rings, four bacon wrapped shrimp, and four baby back ribs.

With so many outstanding appetizers to choose from, you won't be able to go wrong! Come on in to our barbecue restaurant in Des Moines for just beer and appetizers, or follow these appetizers with a mouthwatering BBQ entree from our extensive menu. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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1301 NW 114th St

Clive, IA  50325

(515) 223-6140

Wobbly Boots' KIDS MENU!

Raising a generation of barbecue lovers is easy - you just have to start them young! Our family BBQ restaurant in Clive, Iowa is the perfect place to introduce your little ones to what barbecue is all about. We offer a delicious kids menu that will have your kids begging for more.

Wobbly Boots Kids' Menu

Here's a sneak peek at some of the tasty meals your kiddos can choose from!

J Kids Burger with Fries

J Boneless Wings with Fries

J Grilled Cheese with Fries

J Mini Corn Dogs with Fries

J Mac & Cheese Boat

J Pork Slider with Fries

PLUS - all children ages 12 and under will receive a small drink in their very own special kids' cup!

Don't Worry - We Have Food for the Adults, Too! 

Of course Mom and Dad will have plenty of delicious BBQ to enjoy, too - not to mention all of the outstanding drinks! Our barbecue restaurant in Des Moines offers an extensive menu offering everything from smoked meats to our famous Wobbly Wings,, so you're sure to find something just for you. 

Stop By and See Us!

If you're looking for a great place to eat in the Des Moines area, Wobbly Boots Roadhouse is the place to go! Our great BBQ, cold drinks, and LIVE MUSIC promise to keep you coming back for more. Join us this Saturday, January 24th at 9:00 PM for live music by Dale Blue!

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

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Wobbly Boots Roadhouse

1301 NW 114th St

Clive, IA  50325

(515) 223-6140

LIVE MUSIC at Wobbly Boots!

What's better than live music?

Live music at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse!!

If you love great food, awesome drinks, and outstanding entertainment, then Wobbly Boots Roadhouse is the place for you to be this weekend and next! Here's a quick overview of the great entertainers that will be hanging out with us over the next two weekends.

Damon Dotson - Saturday, January 17th

Damon is an Iowa native and a born performer. He performs his own unique blend of folk, pop, and rock music that has been capturing audiences for years. Damon's musical career is continuing to gain more and more speed, but he's still staying connected to his Iowa roots. 

On Saturday the 17th from 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM, Damon Dotson will be bringing his own unique flair straight to Wobbly Boots Roadhouse. Come help us give him a warm welcome to our family restaurant in Clive, Iowa!

Dale Blue - Saturday, January 24th

Affectionately known as the "Barefoot Entertainer," Dale Blue has been performing around the Lake of the Ozarks for years. His fun combination of blues and classic rock, along with his great sense of humor, always keeps his audiences laughing, dancing, and thoroughly entertained.

Dale performed for us on our opening weekend, and now he's returning on Saturday, January 24th from 9:00 PM - ??. Dale brings a party with him wherever he goes, and we can't wait to welcome him back. Don't miss this opportunity to come out and party with us!

Let's Make It A Party!

The music is going to be great, but that's not the only great thing waiting for you at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse. Don't forget about the amazing appetizers, pork tenderloins, burgers, and barbecue at our Des Moines BBQ restaurant - and all of our incredible drinks! 

Stay tuned! Our live music in Clive, IA will be ramping up fast. Starting in February, we will have live music every other Saturday featuring local country, blues, and rock acts. Keep watching our social media channels for the lineup. 

We can't wait to party with 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) 223-6140

Down Home Sandwiches at Wobbly Boots!

Come on, we're all thinkin' it... Sometimes, you just really can't beat a good, old fashioned, down home sandwich! If you've been craving some delicious home cooking (that YOU didn't have to make), then come on out to Wobbly Boots in Clive, Iowa. We've got a section of our menu dedicated to our down home sandwiches, and you're going to love every single one of them!

Smothered Brisket
Yep... It's pretty much perfect. It's a hickory smoked brisket smothered in sauteed mushrooms, onions, and bell peppers, topped with melted Swiss cheese. Sounds like heaven on earth!

Southern Style Pork
It's a beautiful blend of cultures. This unique dish lets you try our traditional pulled pork sandwich with a Carolina twist: it's topped with our creamy cole slaw.

Texas 2-Step
Did you know that it's more than just a dance? It also comes in this form - smoked beef brisket with smoked sausage, drizzled with our house recipe BBQ sauce, and served on golden Texas toast.

Prime Rib French Dip
It's everything you were expecting - in a truly delicious sense! Enjoy thin shaved smoked prime rib and melted Swiss cheese on French bread, served with a side of au jus.

Catfish Filet
What's not to love? This Southern-style catfish filet has been coated in seasoned corn meal and fried to a golden brown. It's served on a hoagie bun with bacon, lettuce, tomato, and chipotle mayo.

Hand-Breaded Pork Tenderloin
It's not hard to figure out how this one became an Iowa tradition! This generous cut of pork tenderloin is hand-dipped in buttermilk, then breaded in our seasoned flour and fried to a golden brown. 

Prime Rib Melt
We don't know about Mary Poppins, but this sandwich is practically perfect in every way. Succulent, house-smoked, shaved prime rib is topped with Swiss on grilled sourdough bread. Served with our house-made horsey sauce on the side for an extra kick!

Wobbly Style Club
Who needs all those flashy descriptors? This sandwich is equally delicious with its simple hickory smoked ham, turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, provolone cheese and avocado mayo served between two pieces of sourdough toast.

Reuben
Sometimes, it's hard to beat a good, old fashioned reuben sandwich. You can't go wrong with this classic marbled rye bread, house smoked corn beef, warm sauerkraut, 1000 island dressing, and melted Swiss cheese.

Chicken Tender Basket
... Okay, so maybe it's not a sandwich, but it's too good not to mention! All these white boneless chicken tenders are hand cut, buttermilk battered and breaded, and delectably fried.

The best part? All of these sandwiches (and the chicken tender basket) each come with your choice of side! If you're looking for a feast fit for a king, you'll have to try our amazing sandwiches. They'll be hot, ready, and waiting for you at our family restaurant in Clive, Iowa! Don't forget to pair them with any the classic signature drinks at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse - ask your server for drink recommendations!

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

Menu Selections for Wobbly Boots Iowa!

Award-Winning BBQ at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse... It's what we are known for! Our smoked meats would best be described as "hybrid BBQ" - a unique blend of flavors and styles from the BBQ meccas of the United States: Kansas City, St. Louis, Memphis, Texas, and the deep South. Our meats are generously coated in our special dry rub and smoked low over hickory for maximum flavor and tenderness. Before serving, we add our house-recipe sauce (we make it right here) to complement the flavor of the meat!

Here's a sneak peek of the delicious menu options at our new Wobbly Boots in Clive, Iowa.

APPETIZERS

Wobbly Wings

Start your meal off right with our FAMOUS Wobbly Wings! These juicy jumbo chicken wings have been coated in our dry house rub and slow-roasted in our hickory pit. They're served with your choice of ranch OR bleu cheese dressing, and they're available plain or with your choice of our four delicious sauces: BBQ, Original, Chipotle Buffalo, and Teriyaki.

BBQ Pork Nachos

A Wobbly favorite! Your whole table will love this bed of tri-colored tortilla chips smothered in our homemade queso, topped with our house-smoked pulled pork and baked beans, then finished with cheddar-jack cheese, tomatoes, and onions. Served with salsa, sour cream, and jalapenos.

GO FOR THE GREENS

Chicken Tender Salad

You have to try our large chilled salad bowl filled with mixed leafy greens and generously topped with tomatoes, red onions, cheddar-jack, and Provel cheese. Don't forget about the hand-breaded chicken tenders on top! Feel free to ask for your chicken "buffalo-style."

HOT SOUP OF THE SOUL

Baked Potato Soup

There's nothing like this rich, creamy soup full of chunks of potatoes, garnished with cheddar-jack cheese, crumbled bacon, and green onions.

J-BAR-J WRAPS

Turkey Bacon Ranch

It's the original Wobbly Boots' wrap. You'll love this lightly grilled turkey breast served in a warm wheat tortilla stuffed with bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, cheddar-jack cheese, and ranch dressing.

BLACK ANGUS BURGERS

Hickory Bacon BBQ Cheeseburger

Now that's a mouthful! Don't leave without trying this 1/2 lb burger topped with our house recipe BBQ sauce, hickory smoked bacon, and good old American cheese.

DOWN HOME SANDWICHES

Hand-Breaded Pork Tenderloin

An Iowa tradition! This generous cut of pork tenderloin is dipped in buttermilk, then breaded in our seasoned flour and fried to a golden brown. Don't forget that all of our sandwiches are served with your choice of one side dish!

SOUTHERN COMFORT FOOD

Smoked Meatloaf

Not exactly like Mom made, but just as delicious! Our homemade meatloaf is slow-roasted on our hickory smoker and served open-faced with smashed potatoes, beef gravy, and green beans.

HARVEST MEALS

Breaded Shrimp Dinner

After you try these large gulf shrimp, all others will pale in comparison. We hand-bread our shrimp to a golden brown and serve them with a side of cocktail sauce. All our dinners are also served with Texas toast and a choice of two signature home style side dishes.

SMOKED MEAT ON A BUN

Smoked Sausage

Simple, but perfect. Our hickory smoked Polish sausage is low, slow, and unbelievably delicious. It's served wet (sauced) on a fresh kaiser roll, but feel free to ask for it dry. Don't forget that it also comes with your choice of one side dish.

CLASSIC BAR-B-QUE DINNERS

Baby Back Ribs

It's a 2 lb slab of tender, meaty ribs coated with our dry rub and slow-smoked, then lightly grilled and basted with our secret recipe sauce before serving. 

This is just a sampling of the amazing BBQ waiting for you at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse. We hope you'll stop by and see us to try it out for yourself as soon as you can! Keep watching our blogs... We're going to be delving deeper into our specific menu sections in the near future. You can also check out the Wobbly Boots Iowa website to view our full menu!

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!

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Wobbly Boots Roadhouse

1301 NW 114th St

Clive, IA  50325

(515) 223-6140

12 Days of Wobbly Boots BBQ

What are you dreaming of this holiday season? If you're looking for the perfect "hint" to give someone this Christmas, send them our way! Wobbly Boots Roadhouse in Clive, Iowa has everything you need to spoil yourselves for Christmas like never before.

On the 1st Day of Christmas, My True Love Gave to Me...
ONE Hickory Smoked Prime Rib Dinner!
Enjoy a special 10 oz or 14 oz cut. Available especially for you on Fridays and Saturdays after 5:00 PM.

On the 2nd Day of Christmas, My True Love Gave to Me...
TWO Patty Melt Burgers!
Spoil yourselves with our famous burger topped with sauteed onions and Swiss cheese, served on grilled marbled rye bread. 

On the 3rd Day of Christmas, My True Love Gave to Me...
THREE Amazing Salads!
Take all your preconceptions about salads and throw them out the window. Massive, filling, and delicious, our salads are something to contend with all on their own. We offer four signature salads you can choose from: The Big Salad, Garden Salad, and Cowboy Cobb Salad.

On the 4th Day of Christmas, My True Love Gave to Me....
FOUR Turkey Avocado Wraps!
There's nothing like our hickory-smoked 100% breast of turkey served in a wheat tortilla with avocado, avocado mayo, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheddar-jack cheese.

On the 5th Day of Christmas, My True Love Gave to Me...
FIVE Onion rings!
Battered and fried to perfection, the delicious onion rings at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse in Clive, Iowa will keep you coming back for more... and more.

On the 6th Day of Christmas, My True Love Gave to Me...
SIX Rib-Eye Steaks!
Treat yourselves to the best of the best. We start our certified Angus beef on our hickory smoker, then take 12 oz cuts and fire-grill them to perfection.

On the 7th Day of Christmas, My True Love Gave to Me...
SEVEN orders of Crab Stuffed Mushrooms!
Fall in love at first taste with this bountiful blend of blue crab meat, cream cheese, cheddar-jack cheese, and special seasoning stuffed in large mushroom caps and baked to a golden brown. Topped with Provel cheese.

On the 8th Day of Christmas, My True Love Gave to Me...
EIGHT Meats in Bulk!
Designing your own parties and meals from home? Wobbly Boots can help. We sell the following nine varieties of hickory smoked meats in bulk: Baby Back Ribs, 1/2 BBQ Chicken, Hand-Pulled Pork, Beef Brisket, Smoked 100% Turkey Breast, Pit Ham, Sliced Smoked Sausage Links, and Bucket of 50 Wings.

On the 9th Day of Christmas, My True Love Gave to Me...
NINE Hand-Breaded Pork Tenderloins!
An Iowa tradition and favorite. Come see for yourself why we can't get enough of these generous cuts of pork tenderloin are breaded to order and fried to a golden brown.

On the 10th Day of Christmas, My True Love Gave to Me...
TEN Catfish BLTs!
If you've always had a soft spot for the classic BLT sandwich, you will absolutely love this Wobbly Boots favorite! Treat yourself to a southern-style catfish filet coated in seasoned corn meal and fried to a golden brown. Served on a hoagie with bacon, lettuce, tomato, and chipotle mayo. 

On the 11th Day of Christmas, My True Love Gave to Me...
ELEVEN BBQ Pork Nacho Platters!
It doesn't get much better than this. Let your imagination run wild with these tri-colored tortilla chips covered with spicy queso sauce and topped with pulled pork, baked beans, cheddar-jack cheese, tomatoes, and onions. Served with a side of salsa, sour cream, and jalapenos.

On the 12th Day of Christmas, My True Love Gave to Me...
TWELVE Wobbly Wings!
Last but certainly not least, no holiday celebration would be complete without a full order of Wobbly Boots award-winning wings. It's hard to beat our juicy jumbo chicken wings coated in our house dry rub and slow-roasted in our hickory pit - available plain or with a choice of our four sauces: Original, Hot, BBQ, or Teriyaki. Served with your choice of ranch or bleu cheese dressing.

No matter how you choose to celebrate this holiday season, all of us at your local BBQ restaurant in Clive, Iowa wish you a very Merry Christmas! We will be closed on Christmas day so our employees can spend time with their families, but we'll be back open on Friday. Happy Holidays!

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1301 NW 114th St

Clive, IA  50325

(515) 223-6140

BBQ Trivia Challenge

Mmm... There's nothing like the taste of good, old-fashioned, delicious BBQ! You know you're a huge fan of this classic American favorite, but how much do you really know about barbecue? The team at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse Iowa invites you to test out your BBQ knowledge with our fun barbecue trivia challenge. After answering all of the questions as best you can, check your answers at the end of the blog post!

-- QUESTIONS --

National BBQ Month is:

A.  July

B.  August

C.  June

D.  May

What is the ratio of pigs to people in Iowa?

A:  7:1

B.  5:1

C.  3:1

D:  1:1

Which city was famous for barbecuing turtles in the early 1900s?

A:  New York

B.  Boston

C.  Cleveland

D.  Chicago

What is the most popular day for barbecuing?

A.  4th of July

B.  Memorial Day

C.  Labor Day

D.  Veteran's Day

What foods are barbecued more than anything else?

A.  Chicken

B.  Steak

C.  Hot Dogs

D.  Burgers

Which president hosted the first barbecue at the White House?

A.  Thomas Jefferson

B.  Jimmy Carter

C.  Lyndon B. Johnson

D.  Herbert Hoover

Approximately how many burgers do Americans consume every year?

A.  50 million

B.  100 million

C.  50 billion

D.  100 billion

What is the most popular BBQ sauce flavor in America?

A.  Hickory

B.  Honey

C.  Mesquite

D.  Mustard

-- ANSWERS --

National BBQ Month is:

D.  May

What is the ratio of pigs to people in Iowa? 

B.  5:1

Which city was famous for barbecuing turtles in the early 1900s?

A.  New York

What is the most popular day for barbecuing?

A.  4th of July

What foods are barbecued more than anything else?

D.  Burgers

Which president hosted the first barbecue at the White House?

C.  Lyndon B. Johnson

Approximately how many burgers do Americans consume every year?

C.  50 billion

What is the most popular BBQ sauce flavor in America?

A.  Hickory

Are you hungry yet? If all this talk of BBQ has got your mouth watering, come by and see us for a delicious taste of BBQ in Clive, Iowa. We've got everything you need to satisfy your deepest BBQ cravings. Don't forget to wash it all down with our signature cold drinks!

New Second Location - Same Incredible BBQ!

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Wobbly Boots Roadhouse

1301 NW 114th St

Clive, IA  50325

(515) 223-6140