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    Jethro's BBQ Southside

    3.6 (64 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    JETHRO'S BBQ SOUTHSIDE ATMOSPHERE

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Great patio
    Thad A.

    Yes! Great place about five minutes from the airport. Excellent service. Excellent quality of food. I highly recommend trying all the sauces. For me sauces really help you to know the character of a bbq place. Two thumbs up! Loved the turkey!

    Chicken & turkey

    BBQ is good. The chicken was very dry, but the turkey and jalapeño creamed corn was good.

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    Mikhala F.

    You thought I could come to Des Moines and NOT eat Jethro's?! I could never. This was actually my first time to this location: huge inside with an awesome bar and outdoor patio! Great space for large parties. Brunch, lunch, dinner - any time of day is the ideal time to eat Jethro's. But even though we came before noon, ya girl still had to get the one meat platter obviously! Brisket - always brisket :) smothered with Georgia Mustard and Alabama White House made sauces Waffle fries - I swear these are some of the best in the state! Jalepeno creamed corn - the perfect creamy heat Sides of ranch because I also swear they make the best! We came with a massive group and got awesome organized service the entire time. Everyone got something different, but one thing is for sure: everyone thoroughly enjoyed. Many of us bought "bears" of sauce to take home - my partner got hot BBQ and Georgia Mustard, and I took home some ranch (duh). I always leave satisfied and thinking about my next trip!

    Breakfast burrito
    Kristyn M.

    Early Sunday morning Jethro's is open for a special event Actually it was more like 11 o'clock but they had the doors open and were available for us to use the bathroom for a special event so we appreciate that. Had no crowd to fight when we sat down to eat. They only have about 3 breakfast items on the menu. I wished they had more. I chose the breakfast burrito and my husband chose the breakfast nachos.They are like the are like their appetizer nachos that are made out of waffle fries and then smothered in yum. It was a good thing that we were both really hungry my burrito was decently seized came With queso cheese, guacamole sour cream, and Pico. Our waitress was on point and very attentive she brought us a great bloody Mary First thing and paid attention to us during the entire meal.

    BBQ Sandwich with a side of jalapeño cream corn
    Christine I.

    I ordered the BBQ sandwich w brisket and Jethros BBQ sauce. You can get your meat shredded or sliced for this sandwich. I think most Jethros have good quality meat, this one was especially delicious. Their brisket was cooked perfectly, just tender and flavorful. This location is at a great spot, right next to the bike trails and raccoon river. The staff was overall friendly. But I would only recommend this location if it wasn't during a pandemic. We seated ourselves to the bar area so we could sit outside on the patio. However none of the staff had masks on. Our table wasn't wiped down till after we were seated. There was a lack of any barrier or table spacing for social distance. So maybe if they implemented better precautions, it would be fine to dine in.

    Breakfast nachos looks awesome with all this cheese.

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    Best happy hour, bartender, and service in town. If you are lucky enough to have Scottie as the bartender you will be impressed!

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    5 years ago

    I always get delivery with DoorDash and it goes pretty good. I usually always get my ranch dressing and dips. Food is awesome too

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    6 years ago

    Great BBQ. Place was packed but the atmosphere was great. Would totally try this place again but was a little pricey.

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    Love their Tuesday special the staffs are so awesome and friendly every time I call for carry out!! Thank you Jethro's highly recommended

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    i met a friend for happy hour and had great chicken nachos and amazing service from Scott at the bar. we will definitely be back!

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