Iowa Barbeque Company

Good parking, great staff, and clean place! The food looked ok but wasn't that great. It doesn't seem like they used any rubs at all to season any of the proteins on the mixed bbq platter. The brisket was dry due to being held for so long in a warmer and it's easy to see as per the photo where the color turns flat grey in the middle. The ribs weren't even worthy of being put in the to go box. The sides need some work as well. They were average at best. The cornbread was great! I'd suggest hitting up the local food trucks selling top notch bbq over this place.

Stopped here for lunch on my way to Sioux City. What a GREAT stop. The brisket hit the spot perfectly. That cornbread.....hooooo boy...that cornbread. With that honey butter, it tasted just as good as cake. I tried all the sauces and didn't find any overly hot. The Carolina was more vinegar-y than anything and absolutely would not stop pouring from the bottle. The molasses was very sweet.

I've had many people tell me I needed to give this place a shot. I ordered the brisket sandwich, macaroni and cheese, and french fries. The brisket was okay; it was on the drier side and did not have much flavor at all. As others have said, I, too, was expecting more smoke and flavor on the meat. I could not really taste any at all. The macaroni and cheese and fries were both excellent! The fries were hot, crispy, and fresh. The macaroni and cheese was super creamy and full of flavor. The restaurant is tidy and clean inside; nice atmosphere. The staff were friendly. Many item prices are spendy and overpriced in my opinion.

Very disappointing. This place was ok once upon a time. Really only when it opened. I go back every year just to see if it has gotten any better and sadly it just keeps getting worse. It is sad to say that the meal you will get a famous daves will be 10x the meal at half the price. Whoever runs this place needs to get replaced or learn to do a better job. The staff seems completely lost when helping people. The price is definitely not worth the mediocre meal you get. My wife even commented that she does not know how to make bbq ribs and the ones she had there taste as she would imagine hers would if she attempted to make some with no experience. I had burnt ends....Probably the worst burnt ends I have ever had burnt ends should be tender not like these it was like chewing on a rubber boot.

Disappointed with everything but the burnt ends. Brisket was tasteless. Ribs were tough and had no rub on them. The “beans” were basically meatless chili. Would not recommend. Also over 50 bucks for 2 people for lunch which was 1/4 pound of meat scoop of beans and a fountain drink!