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ShortE’s BBQ is a neighborhood restaurant in Johnston serving the best lunch and dinner in the Des Moines area. We also offer per-person buffet and family-style catering packages. With casual lunch service, sit-down dinner service, freshly smoked barbecue and other delicious menu items, we offer something for everyone. We hope to become your go-to destination for great food and drinks not only in Johnston, but the rest of the Des Moines metro!
Counter-service establishment offering BBQ meats, sandwiches, platters & sides, plus beer.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–2 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–2 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–2 PM, 4–8 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 8805 Chambery Blvd #250, Johnston, IA 50131
Phone: (515) 252-9887
Website: https://shortesbbq.com/
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Reviews
Melinda
We got there around 2pm and they were out of ribs and the bacon bomb. That’s probably a testament to how great their food is! The brisket and the burnt ends we had were absolutely phenomenal! Meat so tender that it just fell apart, extremely flavorful, and warm! Their sauces were delicious! We mixed the Carolina and Spicy sauces for dipping. The cheese curds were good. Sides we recommend are the spicy cheesy corn, broccoli salad, and mac & cheese! Can’t believe it took us so long to come here. Service is on point! Honestly, it’s my new favorite BBQ spot!
… moreTaste BUDz
Great service, our waitress was great , attentive and very friendly. Food just needs more flavor. Burnt ends were tender , with some flavor. The baked beans was my least favorite side.
… moreNichole Miller
We have been wanting to try this place for a while. Was extremely disappointed. My husband got the burnt ends with mac & cheese and beans. Everything was cold when it came to the table. Took his food back and told them but when they brought it out again it was still cold, so he took it home to heat it up. I had the burnt end nachos. The flavor was great except the burnt ends were nothing but fat. They charge more for burnt ends when you want them on the nachos, so I basically paid extra for smoked fat. Our total bill was $57 for lunch! The lady that took our order acted like she did not want to be there and did not like that we were asking questions since it was our first time there. Since you pay and tip before you get your food, so service is just them leaving your food on your table, which was fast. Over all a very disappointing experience.
… moreChloe Catron
Was so excited to try this place out, but the food was horrible. We ordered the shorte’s fries for an appetizer with brisket – we thought we got pulled pork and were okay with it but it was actually just mushy brisket. For our meal we shared the Burnt ends platter with brisket also and cheesy corn and Mac and cheese. The burnt ends were mushy, pulpy garbage. Have never had any burnt ends like it. The brisket was also mushy and disgusting. We tried one piece of burnt ends and left the rest.
… moreJeremy Langstraat
Ordered takeout tonight. Was fast and great service. The food was ok but the taste was bad.i love smoked meat but this was right out of the ashes taste. Sorry but Smokey D’s is the best in Des moines area
… moreMomof5
Decided to give ShortE’s a try. We got there a close to their closing lunch time(45 minutes til lunch close)
They have a great menu to choose from. The Ribs were good. I feel like since we got the last of the lunch hour they were a bit dry-ish. Our server had trouble getting our order correct since they didn’t have 2 full racks of ribs. She had to redo our order, which was fine. She didn’t get the sides with the right ribs and didn’t put the extra Texas toast on our order. When our order was brought out and I asked she said she could ring them up now…by then I was slightly annoyed so I just said forget it. Our sides were very good. The baked beans and mac and cheese hit the spot.
My daughter said that the brisket tacos were fabulous!
… moreThey have a great menu to choose from. The Ribs were good. I feel like since we got the last of the lunch hour they were a bit dry-ish. Our server had trouble getting our order correct since they didn’t have 2 full racks of ribs. She had to redo our order, which was fine. She didn’t get the sides with the right ribs and didn’t put the extra Texas toast on our order. When our order was brought out and I asked she said she could ring them up now…by then I was slightly annoyed so I just said forget it. Our sides were very good. The baked beans and mac and cheese hit the spot.
My daughter said that the brisket tacos were fabulous!
Laura McLaughlin
We have given our business to ShortE’s countless times over the years and each experience is exceptional. The staff is kind and attentive even during busy hours. We recently had an event for 30 catered and the food was delicious, hot, and ready to go at the predetermined pick up time. We are able to take our three young children in to dine without fear of being silently scolded for the noise and additional cleanup that young children require. We truly cannot say enough about ShortE’s and will continue supporting them for years to come!
P.S. The donuts are exceptional. Do yourself a favor and get an extra order!
… moreP.S. The donuts are exceptional. Do yourself a favor and get an extra order!
Krystle Parks
The Bacon Bombs are clutch. It’s sausage and jalapeño cream cheese, cheddar cheddar cheese wrapped in bacon and then smoked. They are amazing and my favorite thing in the menu. The broccoli salad is solid as well. Their macaroni isn’t my favorite.
… moreDawn Brickman
So I recommend the Pit Master sandwich,
jalapeño wontons, and a Smoked Bloody Mary! Everything was delicious! My waitress was fast efficient and friendly. I liked the Carolina and the spicy BBQ sauces, the crust on the sliced brisket was so delicious and the brunt ends still are making my mouth water!
… morejalapeño wontons, and a Smoked Bloody Mary! Everything was delicious! My waitress was fast efficient and friendly. I liked the Carolina and the spicy BBQ sauces, the crust on the sliced brisket was so delicious and the brunt ends still are making my mouth water!
Jason Clements
A nice rustic atmosphere typical for BBQ restaurants. I would say the sandwiches & platters here are a little on the pricey side. The good is the barbecue. Very well done & tasty. The bad is the sides. I always try the baked beans when trying new bbq places, but their beans reminded me of a restaurant supply bulk beans out of the can. Its a bbq joint… put in some meat trimmings, add flavor, make them unique.
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