Dandy's BBQ & Catering

Mason City, IA · Restaurant

Rating
4.9/5
★★★★★ 4.9
Reviews
20
Rank in Mason City
#1
of 77 restaurants
City Percentile
95%
rating percentile
Address
Dandy's BBQ & Catering, 215 S Madison Ave, Mason City, IA 50401
Phone
(641) 424-4944
Website
dandysbbq.com
Status
Closed · Opens 4 PM

Dandy's BBQ & Catering is a restaurant located in Mason City, IA. It is one of 77 restaurants listed in Mason City. Its 4.9-star rating is above the Mason City city average of 4.2 stars. Based on combined rating and review volume, it currently ranks first among restaurants in Mason City. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Dandy's BBQ & Catering

We are a hole-in-the-wall BBQ joint with freshly smoked BBQ meats and delicious homemade sides! We love to serve from our restaurant, food truck, & we cater every day of the week. We have been told by many that we have the best brisket & ribs they've... More

Hours

Saturday4 PM–8 PM
SundayClosed
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
Thursday4 PM–8 PM
Friday4 PM–8 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Layton Guiney · Jan 2026

Dandys BBQ in Mason City, Iowa is a real gem! The pulled pork sandwich was absolutely delicious, with a perfect smoky flavor and tender meat. The BBQ sauce had just the right amount of kick. The sides were great too – the mac and cheese was creamy and satisfying, and the coleslaw was fresh and crisp. It's definitely a must-try for any BBQ lover.

★★★★★ 5.0 Blayne Douglas (Doogle) · Oct 2025

GREAT Bar-B-Q! The Owner is a doll and the place is quaint and cozy at 6 tables - 4 chairs per table. I had the pulled pork sandwich with cheesy potatoes and pigtail pasta. Save room for the sweet potato pudding! GO SATURDAY AND GET THE BRISKET!

★★★★★ 5.0 Naomi Wells · Jan 2026

Dandy's BBQ is a weekly must for our family! The ribs are the best around (fall of the bone) and the jalapeños BBQ sauce is perfection! We have never had anything on the meun that we didn't like. Staff are super friendly and we never leave with an empty belly and a smile of our face.

★★★★★ 5.0 Leslie Yaw · Dec 2025

Unbelievably great ribs - tasty sauces and the side dishes were some of the best ever. Small dining area. Great staff. A very talented chef! And they have a military tribute wall on which active duty and veterans are encouraged to sign in.

★★★★★ 5.0 Kelsey Hrubes · Jan 2026

We used Dandy’s BBQ for our business Christmas party. Mandy was great and easy to work with! Even when we had to move the date due to snow storm. The food was good! They delivered it for us in warmers. Everyone raved especially about the brisket and beans! I loved the corn casserole and beans are next level! I also loved the “kids meals” they could provide for the kids with hot dog, chips, and cookie. It worked great!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Curbside Pickup ✓ No Contact Delivery ✓ Delivery ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Serves Local Specialty ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Comfort Food ✓ Quick Bite ✓ Small Plates ✓ Catering ✓ Dessert

Services

RestaurantCaterer

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