Whatcha Smokin' BBQ + Brew

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403 Iowa Ave
Luther, IA 50152
Whatcha Smokin BBQ+Brew sits along Highway 17 in Luther, Iowa, surrounded by cornfields, in a renovated gas station. Our pitmaster prepares Central Texas-style craft bbq daily and proudly serves you pit to plate. Partnering with Iowa breweries we offer a wide selection of Iowa Craft Beers.

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4.5219 reviews
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Amy L.
10/7/2025

So worth the wait - granted we got there at 10:45am on a Sunday so we had about a 15 minute wait. The food was delicious! I have been craving jalapeno creamed corn since I left.

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Dan T.
8/1/2025

Whatcha Smokin' continues to be our go to BBQ within reach of the Des Moines IA metro! We tend to slide in early on Saturdays for lunch right after open (1100 AM) to avoid a line or a crowd. The...

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Kristyn M.
7/7/2025

I cant believe it has been since 2018 since I was here. Bigger parking lot on the north end. We arrived early in the evening before dinner and got in right before the main crowds started to get...

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Todd B.
6/28/2025

4.4* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4* Service: 4* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $55 05/11/2025 Imagine my delight when my wife chose...

Steve H.
10/24/2025

Outstanding BBQ ! A must stop. Pulled pork and brisket were my favs. Ribs and sausage very good too. Try the potato side - yum . Service was excellent and they upgraded our beers for free! -...

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