Beast & Bird

Vinton, IA · Barbecue restaurant

Rating
4.8/5
★★★★★ 4.8
Reviews
20
Rank in Vinton
#1
of 15 restaurants
City Percentile
93%
rating percentile
Address
Beast & Bird, 314 N K Ave, Vinton, IA 52349
Phone
(319) 360-4408
Website
thebeastandbird.com
Status
Closed · Opens 4 PM

Beast & Bird is a restaurant located in Vinton, IA. It is one of 15 restaurants listed in Vinton. Its 4.8-star rating is above the Vinton city average of 4.0 stars. Based on combined rating and review volume, it currently ranks first among restaurants in Vinton. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Beast & Bird

Locally owned Barbecue and grilled food restaurant, featuring made from scratch sides, house made seasonings, and rotating specials. Also featuring a "self pour" tap wall with many local beers.

Hours

Saturday4 PM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Brittney Baker · Aug 2025

First time trying this place with my boyfriend and wow it was amazing! Got the weekend special which was a pulled pork sandwich with 2 sides for $10, great deal! The pulled pork was very flavorful and not fatty which is a plus for me. The smoked Mac and cheese and corn bread was so delicious too! The self pour tap on the wall was very cool, never seen anything like that before. The waitress we had was very friendly and attentive. Met the owner outside too smoking meats, he was very friendly as well. We will definitely be back!

★★★★★ 5.0 Melissa Lenz · Aug 2025

This was seriously the best BBQ place we have ever found! Great food, great service and great atmosphere! The meats were perfectly smoked and the side dishes were amazing! Great prices too! The sauces were some of the best we've ever tasted! We will be back!

★★★★★ 5.0 Nikki Rawson · Mar 2026

It was amazing! I got the 2x2 combo and asked the waiter what he suggested. He said Tri tip and brisket and he was not wrong!!

★★★★★ 5.0 Pattie Fox · Jan 2026

It was the first time trying Beast and Bird as I was out that way for business. It was absolutely delicious and everything was loaded with flavor and large portions. Our server was excellent.

★★★★★ 5.0 Sierra McFarlane · May 2025

Tried it for the first time - the food was great and our waitress was so personable and kind. They were out of their special (burnt ends), but the pulled pork & brisket that we got was so good I wasn't left feeling like I missed out. The sauces they have are very unique and not like those I've tried elsewhere- one is mustard based and tastes like a Dijon mustard with a kick (my favorite one), other is vinegar & very watery but paired perfectly with the brisket (husband's fav), & the last is more of your typical BBQ with a sweet hint to it (our daughter's favorite). We got the Trifecta for 2 with corn bread, Mac and Cheese, & cheesy potatoes. That alone feed us + our 4 year old. The Mac and Cheese was great and you could taste the smokiness but it wasn't overly smokey. That was our daught

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Barbecue restaurantBeer gardenCatering food and drink supplierCaterer

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