Great atmosphere! Lots of great options!…read moreFully loaded nachos was a meal in itself. Plenty of TV's to watch sports Huge portions

Excellent service, food and atmosphere! Ate here 3 times in a week while in town on business…read more Consistently good all week!

It is WILD to me that arguably the best barbecue in Siouxland is essentially a pop-up inside of a…read morebar downtown. Melting Cow knows what they are doing with a smoker and I am here for it. Whether it's their brisket, pulled pork, Mississippi beef. (my favorite), macaroni and cheese, or even their smoked cream cheese, you have to try it for yourself. When we were there yesterday, a woman told me she drives from Ponca just for their barbecue and walked out with a whole tray full of ribs. It's that good. Make sure to watch their Facebook page for updates on when they will be open and when they are sold out for the day. They also will give you a preview of what the menu is for the day and what is upcoming. I hear the seafood that they do is amazing. I can't wait to be there for that sometime. If you're on historic fourth in downtown, Sioux City, you won't see a restaurant with this name. Look for the bar Major's and as long as they are serving, you have found your place! This place is a sports bar with plenty of TVs, beer on tap, and your basic mixed drinks. So grab some barbecue, grab a beer, and watch a game while you stuff your face!

This place doesn't even have a "Melting Cow" sign on it. It's a dive bar with some other name on…read moreit, which is fine but I Ordered on Door Dash and the store said it was open and it wasn't. Me and another group of people were looking inside and nobody was there but they accepted the door dash order and it was a battle getting the order cancelled. Came all the way over here and these people can't even do basic operations to a business like be open when they're advertising they are open. Typical Sioux City nonsense.

Patti's Pit Stop is a gem in Correctionville. The BBQ is great, especially the brisket, and the…read moremacaroni salad is one of my favorites. Always a solid stop for great food!

I've just moved back to Iowa after 47 years of living in metropolitan areas. I've had some good bbq…read moreover the years but today I had lunch at Patti's Pit Stop in Correctionville and let me tell you......ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! Very unassuming place but very cool and unique! The salad bar was one of the freshest, the staff were nice and the food was excellent! Best I've had to date! I'll be back, for sure!!!!

Stopped here for lunch on my way through the area. I think this was one of the only restaurants in…read moretown, which made me even more excited to walk in and have the others all be referred to by name. That's always the mark of a good spot. They had their brisket sandwich with fries on special so I gave that a go. The brisket was delicious, juicy, cooked well, and the BBQ sauce that went with it was great, as well. The fries were good and your standard fare. The waitress was very friendly and, like I said, knew all the regulars by name. The parking is your normal curbside, small town parking. This was very good!

great atmosphere, cold beer, great service and delicious food! I recommend the Brisket sandwich…read more(Brisket, Mac & Cheese then topped with Swiss cheese served on Texas toast.) 5stars

I travel quite often for work. Work found me near this place, and I randomly walked in during…read morelunch. I have two go-to BBQ joints in the US. One is in Houston, a place called The Pit Room. The other is outside of Baton Rouge, a place called Couyon's. I'm adding Iowa BBQ to that list. This place was fantastic, I could have made a meal off of the Smoked Jalapeno Poppers alone. Only complaint, and I'm Southern now, I NEED some fresh sweet tea in there!!!

After having a late supper there (around 7:30), my group wanted to go back for lunch the next to…read moretry some other menu items. The ribs are some of the most tender and meaty I have ever had. The burnt ends are a must! The cornbread is delicious, soft and warm and served with honey butter. I want to go back to LeMars just to eat here.

It's very small, but it's super cute and they play great music. I'm a bit of an odd duck to review…read morea bar since I quit drinking back in 2018, but I do attend some with friends and family. They were smart and had three bartenders working on an insanely busy Saturday night. I was getting a tad claustrophobic with how busy it was, but it seems like a great place to hang out if it isn't shoulder-to-shoulder busy.

Amazing little place. We went in for the Sunday Bloody Mary bar and it did not disappoint. The…read morebartender, Dan, really solidified the experience for us! He made the Bloody Mary's for us, cooked fresh sandwiches and quesadillas, and made me a special lemonade with fresh blueberries. The ambiance was casual and friendly!

A seasonal operation that is a perennial favorite of folks in the southeastern corner of the state…read more Located just west of the University of South Dakota campus at 24 East Cherry Street (google has the wrong address), this one is really different. It has a retail element, operating from a store front with a single picnic table outside for seating. But there is also a food truck outside the door, which anchors a catering business that goes beyond wedding and business functions to servicing sports events on campus. It should be emphasized that this is also a seasonal operation, with limited hours and a limited menu (Thursdays from 4 to 7 PM as we finish up September). The smoker works on a combination of corn cobs and hickory. We laid out $74 for a rack of ribs (14 bones), a half pound of chopped brisket, and double rations of baked beans, cheesy potatoes, and coleslaw. Even with the current rate of inflation, this struck us as pricey, especially because the value was uneven. Both meats were well prepared, in the sense of being moist and tender, but both lacked smoke. The brisket was noticeably salty, enough for us to advise those on a salt restricted diet to tread cautiously here. Happily, the rib meat had terrific taste in its own right; they serve it sauced, so if you want to have it dry, specify this when your order. As for the sides, the potatoes and baked beans were unremarkable, but the coleslaw is superb, and we strongly recommend that you try it with the ribs.

If you think this is a restaurant - it isn't. This is a caterer with a food trailer; apparently…read moredoes not post or keep regular business hours for the strip mall address. Never got to taste the food.

We had Big O's cater BBQ for a corporate event that served about 180 people. Communication leading…read moreup to the event was clear and incredibly helpful. Day of the event prep, set-up were perfect. And then there was THE FOOD!!!!! We had a large order of 4 meats (brisket, pulled pork, burnt ends, and ribs) and Mac & cheese and beans. It was all so incredibly good! We will all be dreaming of those burnt ends for days. Delicious home made pickles were a really nice touch too! It was all so good that there was almost nothing left to pack up when lunch was over!! We look forward to having Big O's cater for our annual event for many more years.

From the owner: Big O's Backyard BBQ specialized in old school wood fired BBQ. read more

If you like the meats, Outlaw won't let ya down. Just picked up a rack of ribs here tonight…read more Decided ya'll need to know the skinny on this little gem. If you want ribs they just do those Thursdays. Burnt ends on Friday. These are ones I've tried that I'd recommend. They are open Thur-Sat normally. When the weather is nice they have outdoor seating available. The atmosphere is welcoming and friendly. Give them a try if you're in town!!

We went during their daily lunch buffet. From the outside we were unsure what to expect. It was…read moredefinitely a dive! From the first second we walked in, we were greeted and made to feel at home. Every table was full and for good reason. The tiny buffet had the very best fried chicken in the Midwest! There were minimal accompaniments to choose from but at the same time, it was all you needed! Fluffy mashed potatoes, hearty gravy, cheesy Mac and cheese, creamy coleslaw, dinner rolls, cottage cheese, and the traditional Midwest green whipped cream, marshmallow and pineapple salad. The actual salad option made us laugh. Lettuce and dressing. What else do you need? We would definitely go back and we have told all our friends If you are in the area....stop by!

Delicious gizzards! Fresh and beautifully flavored. Enough for three or four servings.read more