Woody's Smoke Shack
3.6
from - Neighborhood: Drake
- 2511 Cottage Grove Ave.
- Des Moines, IA 50311
- 515-277-0005
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- 25th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue
- Parking:
- Available
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Friday; 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday; closed Sunday
- Cuisine:
- Barbecue
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Dress Code:
- Anything Goes
- Alcohol:
- Not Permitted
- Smoking:
- No
Features
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Laid Back Casual, Area Classic, and Quiet
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Features:
- Takeout/Carryout
- Worth Noting:
-
During the summer season, Woody's takes their mobile kitchen to the Waukee Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m. Wednesdays at Triangle Park, and to the Urbandale Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m. Mondays in the Merle Hay Mall parking lot.
Food specialties: Wood-smoked barbecue
- Capacity:
- 25 inside
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
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"Decent BBQ with horrid sides"
By missfamu from Urbandale, October 22, 2009
I did not like that overly moist and sweet cornbread (I am a southerner), nor thattasteless goo they called macaroni and cheese. The actual BBQ was...
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"Great Food, Great Atmosphere, Great Service!!!!"
By ddevine108 from Colorado, October 9, 2009
I'm visiting from Denver and my friend suggested Woody's for lunch. I chose the brisket meal deal with baked beans and cheesy potatoes. The brisket...
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"Datebook diner missed it! Best BBQ anywhere!"
By krzykatk from Dallas Center, August 27, 2009
Don't miss out! Woody's is the best BBQ around. The brisket is fabulous and the ribs even better! When I have family in from out of town we have...
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