Jethro's BBQ

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by Derek Brooks

I've got 4 things to tell you about Jethros.

1. They have a ridiculous sandwich eating contest called the "Adam Emmenecker Challenge." Try it and fail miserably.
2. All of their smoked meats are excellent.
3. You can buy beers in 32oz Mason jars.
4. Hands down, best wings in Des Moines. Jethro's takes large, high quality wings, smokes them for hours, and then tosses them in excellent sauces. This is all around winning, folks. Jethro's wings put Buffalo Wild Wings to shame.

As for sauce recommendations, Hot BBQ and the Dry Rub are my two favorites.

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by Nathan T

The food is always good, no complaints about that. However the service can be less than desirable at times, especially when the waitress's friends are there.

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Tips for Jethro's BBQ from foursquare users

Lisa L.

Try their nachos - to die for! 1/2 order feeds two. Oh, and their hot BBQ wings and their mac n cheese. Yum, my mouth is watering.

11 people have done this and 8 others want to

Josh F.

Go on Tuesday and get 2 for 1 wings. Solid!

7 people have done this and 2 others want to

Phil D.

Come for brunch. You won't be disappointed.

6 people have done this and 2 others want to

Joe M.

Ghost wings!

6 people have done this and 1 other wants to

Phil J.

I'm on the Caveman/Paleo diet. This is a great place for me. I just wish they had more veggies on their menu.

5 people have done this and 2 others want to

Andy B.

The Chili Teryaki and Georgia Mustard Wings are the best!

5 people have done this and 2 others want to

Chris C.

best bbq in Des Moines.

5 people have done this and 1 other wants to

Debbie M.

Wonderful Brunch!!! Everything about this place ROCKS

4 people have done this and 1 other wants to

Natalie Z.

Whitney is the best waitress! Positive attitude and always a smile! She'll give you great service and treat you well!

4 people have done this

Ben J.

Two for wings Tuesday is a MUST!!! The Bleu Cheese wings will make your trip to the Drake neighborhood well worth it!

4 people have done this

Bryan W.

This is truly some great BBQ. If you go you have to try the ribs. The 1/2 portion is more than enough but if you are hungry the full portion will definitely fill you up. Great restaurant!

3 people have done this and 1 other wants to

Neil R.

Want veggies for your sides? You have to get cole slaw and hot cole slaw. Veggies choices are limited.

3 people have done this

Sarah

Half salads are more than enough of a portion for one person. Half order of nachos is also more than enough to go around! Outside patio is perfect even on a warm day - no bugs and quite comfortable.

3 people have done this

Chris T.

Waffle Fry nachos... I love you....

3 people have done this

Jon M.

Split the Emmenecker 4 ways. $5 each. Great "tour de meat."

2 people have done this

Ed M.

Tight-fitted shirts and Jethro's just don't mix!

2 people have done this

Hannah I.

Chicken Nachos. Hands down - amazing!

2 people have done this

Eric W.

if you dont want to do the challenge, consider that the $20 adam emmenecker is enough sandwich to get the average person through five meals.

1 person has done this and 2 others want to

Tara W.

best breakfast around!

1 person has done this and 2 others want to

Clint H.

Best weekend brunch in town + matilda on tap

1 person has done this and 2 others want to

Clint H.

Something so wrong and yet so right about Matilda in a huge mason jug

1 person has done this and 1 other wants to

Curt

If you get Ann ask for a new waitress. She knew she was getting her tip and didn't care about us at all. Tip not deserved

1 person has done this

Curt

If you get Ann ask for a new waitress. She knew she was getting her tip and didn't care about us at all. Tip not deserved

1 person has done this

Tina J.

Best hot wings ever

1 person has done this

Ed M.

Check out the disco ball! Any BBQ place that has one mirrored beauties is okay by me!

1 person has done this

Sal E.

Smoked chicken quesadillas are AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!

1 person has done this

Nathan W.

The Hillbilly Burrito and a Bloody Mary are a great way to start your Sunday. Prepare for a nap afterwards, though.

1 person has done this

Welcome to Jethro's BBQ, home of "Amazing Slow Smoked Meats" and the best sports bar in Des Moines. Our meats are smoked with oak and hickory wood in a 750 lb. smoker. This guarantees that our meats are always smokey, juicy and tender. Our entire menu is made from scratch daily in our Jethro's kitchen. It is Award Winning homemade food. In 2009, "Better Homes and Garden Magazine" chose Jethro's BBQ as it's favorite BBQ. Come enjoy our famous baby back ribs chosen by the writers of the "Des Moines Register" as their favorite. Come enjoy our slow smoked wings that were chosen by the readers of "Cityview Magazine" as the #1 Wings in Des Moines. Jethro's features 22 beers on tap from around the World. Our sports bar features 15 big screen TV's with 15 satellites. You can watch every game being played in the country at one time... rather it be football, soccer, basketball or baseball, Jethro's has em all. Jethro's is a fun, exciting place to share great food, great excitement and great sports. Jethro's, your Drake Neighborhood Sports Bar.

@JethrosBBQDrake on Twitter

Great crowd for @DrakeRelays 2012 love talking to out of town patrons who are trying us out for the first time #makeafanforever

Holy Cow!!! @andrewzimmern follows us, what an honor, we love his wacky antics and willingness to push the limits of flavor #followback

Anyone watching Travel Channel? Man v Food Jethros edition is on RIGHT NOW!

$2 bottles and Monday night football anyone? Any Rams or Seahawks fans out there?