Claxon's Smokehouse and Grill
2.4
from - Neighborhood: Des Moines Metro
- 3131 Eighth St. S.W.
- Altoona, IA 50009
- 515-967-7979
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
Claxon's Smokehouse and Grill featuresan airy interior with two levels of seating. (Bill Neibergall/The Register)
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Eighth Avenue Southwest and Northeast 56th Street
- Parking:
- Free Lot
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday
- Cuisine:
- Ribs and Barbecue
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Reservations accepted but not required
- Dress Code:
- Anything Goes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
Features
- Live Music:
- Yes
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Internet Access:
- yes
- Features:
- Kids Menu, Online Menu, and Takeout/Carryout
- Average Drink Price:
- $3
- Worth Noting:
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If you need catering, they will come to your location with their mobile cooker to roast an entire pig for your gathering.
Food specialties: Smoked ribs are the house specialty, but their menu also includes pulled pork and barbecue.
Televisions: 3
- Payment Methods:
- Checks Accepted, Major Credit Cards, and Cash
- Capacity:
- 190 inside / 50 on patio (in season)
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
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"not a good night at claxons"
By tracymarie from south side, November 12, 2009
we had ribs, pork and brisket - not very good. The ribs were tough and had to be sawed apart. They were not very tasty. The brisket was not carmel...
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"LOVET IT WILL BE BACK AND BRING FRIENDS!"
By JCollins from saylorville, June 16, 2009
Started out with a small wait, no problem cause the bar is right there. Cole was the bartender, could NOT have asked for better service! Had a patr...
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