The 10 Best BBQ Joints in Iowa — 2026

We compared all 231 BBQ joints in Iowa on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated November 2026.

#1 · Blue Barn BBQCedar Falls

(319) 214-7436 Website View listing

#2 · Louie's Lakeside Bistro & BBQMoravia

(641) 895-0058 Website View listing

#3 · Famous Dave'sDavenport

(563) 388-8555 Website View listing

#4 · Cr Midnight Smoker BbqCedar Rapids Brisket

(319) 200-0060 Website View listing

#5 · Boxer BarbequeCouncil Bluffs BrisketRibsPulled porkBBQ chickenBBQ sandwiches

(712) 325-4227 Website View listing

#6 · Cornbred BarbecueAmes Texas-styleBrisketRibs

(515) 715-1066 Website View listing

#7 · Flying MangoDes Moines BrisketRibsPulled porkBBQ chickenBBQ sandwiches

(515) 255-4111 Website View listing

#8 · Hickory ParkAmes

(515) 232-8940 Website View listing

#9 · Jimmy Jack's Rib ShackIowa City Ribs

(319) 354-7427 Website View listing

#10 · Smokey D's BBQDes Moines BrisketRibsPulled pork

(515) 243-2747 Website View listing

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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services (buffet, texas-style, brisket, ribs, pulled pork, smokehouse, bbq chicken, bbq sandwiches), posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.