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Whatcha Smokin' BBQ + Brew

Name: Whatcha Smokin' BBQ + Brew
Address: 403 Iowa Avenue, Luther, IA, 50152, US
Telephone: +15152577490
Rating: 4.8

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Whatcha Smokin' BBQ + Brew

Whatcha Smokin? BBQ+Brew is Central Texas-style craft BBQ smoked daily, fresh pit-to-plate.
(1881)

Voted Best Restaurant 2026 by USA Today; and Best BBQ in Iowa by Food and Wine 🔥 We Cater groups of 25-5000, and can be found at the Iowa State Fair! Serving mouth watering slow smoked meats, homemade sides, and made from scratch desserts.

10/02/2026

🔥 Saturday Pop-Up Feature: White Brisket 🔥

Ama’s been workin’ some magic on the smoker, and this Saturday, y’all get to taste the results.

Meet White Brisket. Uncured pork belly, seasoned, smoked, and sliced just like our brisket. It’s tender, smoky, and quite literally melts in your mouth.

Get it on a bun, as a pit plate, or meat à la carte. Whichever way you choose, don’t sleep on this one, y’all.

10/02/2026

👀 Weekly Pie Peek 👀

Two familiar fall flavors are getting a little unexpected twist this week. One brings the cozy, one brings a little tart, and together... well, we’ll let y’all do the guessing.

This one was the brainchild of Maddie and masterfully executed by Julia. Any guesses what they’ve been cookin’ up?

10/01/2026

Oh, you are NOT passing on this one.

Warm Peach Cobbler, loaded with sweet peaches and that golden, buttery crumble topping. It’s pretty dang good all on its own... but y’all know we couldn’t leave well enough alone.

Add a scoop of Outside Scoop Ames vanilla ice cream for a little extra and let that baby melt right into the warm cobbler.

10/01/2026

Howdy, holiday hosts! Your kitchen called. It wants the day off.

HOLIDAY ORDERS ARE OPEN!

Let us handle the smokin’ while you take the credit. From brisket, holiday ham, and prime rib to cheesy potatoes, cornbread, and sweet treats, we’ve got plenty to bring to your holiday table.

Order here:
https://www.whatchasmokinbbq.com/shop/holiday-menu

Ordering closes Thursday, November 19th, at 8 a.m.

Pickup dates:
• Tuesday, November 24th: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Wednesday, November 25th: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Please select the date and time you intend to pick up your holiday order when checking out.

Round up your people. We’ll bring the BBQ.

09/30/2026

🤠 Settle this, y’all: What side has to be on your BBQ plate? 🤠

09/30/2026

🏈 Homecoming weekend is headed to Ames, and we’ve got one heck of a starting lineup ready for y’all! 🏈

The weather is lookin’ mighty fine, the BBQ will be smokin’, and we’ll be ready to serve up some game-day favorites at the football stadium in Ames this Saturday.

Perfect football weather. Perfect BBQ weather. Sounds like a pretty darn good Saturday to us.

Come find us, grab some BBQ, and say HOWDY! 🤠

09/29/2026

Just a little slice of what we’ve got smokin' 🤠
Tender, juicy Pork Loin.

09/29/2026

☕ Happy National Coffee Day, y’all! ☕

Around here, the day starts long before the doors open. There’s BBQ to prep, smokers to load, and plenty to get ready before we say our first HOWDY of the day. Needless to say, we’ve got a few coffee lovers around here. 😂

And what better way to celebrate National Coffee Day than with a cup from one of our local favorites AND a slice of Julia’s Autumn Mocha Cheesecake?

Blissful Brew Coffee & Shop

Cup of Joy Coffee Truck
Bean Caffeinated
Burgie's Coffee - South Ames

Grab a cup from your local favorite, then come see us for a slice of espresso cheesecake goodness topped with pumpkin pie spice whip and a whole lot of .

Now THAT sounds like a pretty darn good way to celebrate National Coffee Day.

09/29/2026

🌮🚨 September Tuesday Taco Feature: Chopped Brisket Jalapeño Taco 🚨🌮

Last call, y’all! This Tuesday is your FINAL chance to get your hands on our September Taco Feature!

Chopped brisket, crispy fried jalapeños, lime crema, and fresh lime wedges bring smoky, crunchy, creamy, and a little kick all in one bite.

September is headed out the door, and this taco is going with it. Make those Tuesday plans and get one while you still can!

09/28/2026

🐱 Well, y’all... the cat’s officially out of the bag!

We’re getting ready to OPEN ON MONDAYS!

We’re currently aiming for Monday, October 12th as our first Monday open, with a new Monday daily feature coming along for the ride.

Stay tuned here on our socials as we get closer for updates, official details, and a peek at what Mondays at Whatcha Smokin’ have in store.

Address

403 Iowa Avenue
Luther, IA
50152

Opening Hours

Tuesday	11am - 8pm
Wednesday	11am - 8pm
Thursday	11am - 8pm
Friday	11am - 8pm
Saturday	11am - 8pm
Sunday	11am - 8pm

Telephone

+15152577490

Website

http://WhatchaSmokinBBQ.com/

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