Backyard BBQ Iowa

Backyard BBQ Iowa Our journey began with an adventure through the heart of Texas, where we searched for the perfect smoked meats.

Our love and passion for Texas-style BBQ ignited our adventure to learn with the best of Texas to bring a taste Texas to Iowa.

Guys! Matt has officially been with Backyard BBQ for a whole year now!🥹 We absolutely love the energy Matt brings to the...
09/18/2026

Guys! Matt has officially been with Backyard BBQ for a whole year now!🥹 We absolutely love the energy Matt brings to the workplace, and it’s been amazing watching him grow with us over the past year! He shows up to work with a smile on his face, always ready to tackle his shift, whether he’s working the front of the house or back of the house! We appreciate you Matt! HAPPY 1 YEAR!!

Matt shared his favorite part about working at Backyard BBQ:

“My favorite part about working here is the culture. I feel like I have made a connection with everyone I’ve worked with, and even the owners feel like friends more than bosses. It has been amazing working for a year and I can’t wait to spend another year!!!”

09/07/2026

Backyard BBQ will be closed today, September 7th for Labor Day. 🇺🇸

We will be back open normal hours on September 8th!

Thank you for understanding, and we hope everyone has a safe and happy Labor Day!

It's the most wonderful tiiiiimme of the yeeeeaarr!🏈That's right... football season is HERE! And to kick off the first I...
09/05/2026

It's the most wonderful tiiiiimme of the yeeeeaarr!🏈

That's right... football season is HERE! And to kick off the first Iowa game, we've got some specials for ya'll today!

Come hangout with us, grab some food, grab some drinks, and GO HAWKS!

📍 2020 Scotty Dr SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

In case you never tried or even heard of our Texas Twinkies... They’re jalapeños stuffed with a savory brisket & cream c...
08/08/2026

In case you never tried or even heard of our Texas Twinkies... They’re jalapeños stuffed with a savory brisket & cream cheese filling, wrapped in bacon and usually topped with BBQ sauce.
But tomorrow, we’re switching things up! 👀

That's right... our Texas Twinkies, but FRIED!🔥

Try them out for $8.99 TOMORROW ONLY! They will be available UNTIL SOLD OUT, so get them while you can!

07/14/2026
🇺🇸 It’s ’Merica Week at Backyard BBQ! 🇺🇸Join us June 30th – July 3rd for our Red, White & Booze limited-time drink speci...
06/30/2026

🇺🇸 It’s ’Merica Week at Backyard BBQ! 🇺🇸

Join us June 30th – July 3rd for our Red, White & Booze limited-time drink specials!

❤️Red, White, and Blue Cocktail
-A crisp, refreshing patriotic cocktail bursting with citrus flavor—the perfect pairing with your favorite BBQ.

❤️4th of July Shot
-A stunning layered shot with bold patriotic colors and a smooth, sweet citrus finish.

Please Note: We will be CLOSED on Saturday, July 4, 2026, in observance of Independence Day. We wish everyone a fun, safe, and happy holiday! 🇺🇸

Happy Father’s Day! Of course you got to treat dad to some BBQ🔥ATTENTION: We are SOLD OUT of ribs for the rest of the da...
06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day! Of course you got to treat dad to some BBQ🔥

ATTENTION: We are SOLD OUT of ribs for the rest of the day!

Please call ahead if you plan to stop in tonight to see what is available.

We appreciate you all!

IMF Wrestling is hosting another wrestling show tonight! Come check it out and get yourself some yummy BBQ! 😋Doors open ...
06/20/2026

IMF Wrestling is hosting another wrestling show tonight! Come check it out and get yourself some yummy BBQ! 😋

Doors open at 6pm
Show starts at 7pm

IMF Wrestling

🎉 ONE YEAR OF BACKYARD BBQ! 🎉Today marks Backyard BBQ’s 1-year anniversary, and what a year it has been!A year ago, we o...
06/15/2026

🎉 ONE YEAR OF BACKYARD BBQ! 🎉

Today marks Backyard BBQ’s 1-year anniversary, and what a year it has been!

A year ago, we opened our doors with a vision of creating more than just a BBQ restaurant. We wanted to create a place where people could gather, enjoy great food, make memories, and feel like they belonged. Looking back, we’re incredibly proud of how far we’ve come—and even more excited about where we’re headed.

If you’ve never visited us before, you might think we’re just a BBQ restaurant. And while we do serve some pretty darn good BBQ (if we do say so ourselves 😏), Backyard BBQ has become so much more than that.

It’s become a place where families celebrate birthdays, friends gather to watch games, coworkers enjoy lunch together, pickleball players compete and laugh, and our community comes together for everything from fundraisers and graduations to wrestling events, boxing matches, co****le tournaments, baby showers, card shows, and so much more.

That’s what makes this place special.

Of course, none of this happens without an incredible team. Behind every plate of food, every catered event, every cleaned table, and every smiling customer is a crew that works hard every single day. Not because they have to—but because they genuinely care about creating the best experience possible for our guests.

One thing that’s been important to us from day one is communication.

We know that not every experience will be perfect, and that’s okay—because growth comes from listening. If something isn’t meeting your expectations, if there’s an issue with your order, an event, or your overall experience, we encourage you to reach out to us and let us know.

We want our customers to feel comfortable talking to us. We can’t fix a problem if we don’t know about it, and we’ll always do our best to make things right when given the opportunity. Your feedback, whether positive or constructive, helps us learn, improve, and continue building a place that our community can be proud of.

At the end of the day, we’re people serving people, and creating great experiences matters just as much to us as serving great food.

So if you stop by today, help us celebrate! Give a shoutout to our amazing team, and especially to our owners, Khay and Sandy, whose vision and hard work helped turn this dream into reality.

Thank you to our amazing customers, partners, and community. Thank you for an unforgettable first year.

Gloomy day? No Sunday plans? No worries, 319 Card Shows is hosting at Backyard BBQ today from 10am - 4pm! Come check out...
06/07/2026

Gloomy day? No Sunday plans? No worries, 319 Card Shows is hosting at Backyard BBQ today from 10am - 4pm! Come check out this cool stuff!

Located at 2020 Scotty Dr SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404.

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2020 Scotty Drive SW
Cedar Rapids, IA
52404

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 9pm
Tuesday 11am - 9pm
Wednesday 11am - 9pm
Thursday 11am - 9pm
Friday 11am - 9pm
Saturday 11am - 9pm
Sunday 11am - 9pm

Telephone

+13192470747

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