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Whatcha Smokin' BBQ + Brew Whatcha Smokin? BBQ+Brew is Central Texas-style craft BBQ smoked daily, fresh pit-to-plate.
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Voted Best Restaurant 2026 by USA Today; and Best BBQ in Iowa by Food and Wine 🔥 We Cater groups of 25-5000, and can be found at the Iowa State Fair! Serving mouth watering slow smoked meats, homemade sides, and made from scratch desserts.

🥧 Weekly Pie Feature: Caramel Apple Cheesecake! 🥧Y'all, Julia has done it AGAIN, and this one tastes like fall in every ...
10/09/2026

🥧 Weekly Pie Feature: Caramel Apple Cheesecake! 🥧

Y'all, Julia has done it AGAIN, and this one tastes like fall in every single bite!

A cinnamon graham cracker crust filled with creamy apple cheesecake, topped with jammy apples and finished with that irresistible caramel goodness.

strikes again! And trust us, y'all are gonna want to save room for this one.

Stop by, say HOWDY, and treat yourself to a slice!

📰 EXTRA EXTRA! 📢Y'all thought we were done with the surprises? Think again!Turns out, another popular guess from our las...
10/09/2026

📰 EXTRA EXTRA! 📢
Y'all thought we were done with the surprises? Think again!

Turns out, another popular guess from our last guessing game is ALSO making its way to the menu. But we are not spillin' the (Campground) Beans just yet!

We've been busy behind the scenes, and there's a whole lot more coming your way.

Here's a little taste of what's ahead:
• A NEW Wednesday Feature
• TWO additions to our Fresh Pit Meats
• A little shakeup to our Weekly Pie Feature
• An additional Weekly Sweet Treat

And that's just the beginning of the fun!

We're mighty excited to share what we've been working on, and it all starts with our NEW MENU rolling out next week!

Stay tuned, y'all. We're SMOKIN' the good stuff!

🔥 Saturday Pop-Up Feature: Brisket Fried Rice & Iowa Tw***ie Rangoons! 🔥Y'all, we have TWO culinary masterminds joining ...
10/09/2026

🔥 Saturday Pop-Up Feature: Brisket Fried Rice & Iowa Tw***ie Rangoons! 🔥

Y'all, we have TWO culinary masterminds joining forces this Saturday, and what Ama and Julia have cooked up is something you're NOT gonna want to miss!

Ama's Brisket Fried Rice
Homemade egg fried rice topped with a ¼ pound of sliced Texas-style brisket, drizzled with yum yum sauce, and finished with a sprinkle of green onions. Served with TWO Iowa Tw***ie Rangoons and BBQ sweet chili sauce!

Julia's Iowa Tw***ie Rangoons
Oh, has been BUSY! Crispy rangoon wrappers stuffed with cream cheese, ranch, pulled pork, bacon, and corn, served with our BBQ sweet chili sauce for dipping.

TWO incredible creations. ONE mighty delicious Saturday!

Want the whole experience? Get 'em together! Just craving those crispy rangoons? You can grab 'em separately, too!

Saturday only, y'all! Stop by, say HOWDY, and come see what all the excitement's about!

***ieRangoons

👀 Weekly Pie Peek 👀Julia's been working her magic again, and this week's creation is bringing some serious fall vibes to...
10/09/2026

👀 Weekly Pie Peek 👀

Julia's been working her magic again, and this week's creation is bringing some serious fall vibes to the dessert case!

A little cozy, a little indulgent, and a whole lotta autumn goodness. Let's just say this one might remind you of a crisp fall afternoon and a trip to the orchard.

Any guesses what has whipped up for y'all this week?

10/08/2026

Afternoon PTO…. Headed to Fort Dodge. Had to stop in at Whatcha Smokin' BBQ + Brew when going thru Luther!

The burnt ends were delish! 🤤

🤠 The BBQ Personality Test 🤠We've conducted absolutely zero scientific studies, but we're pretty sure your favorite BBQ ...
10/08/2026

🤠 The BBQ Personality Test 🤠

We've conducted absolutely zero scientific studies, but we're pretty sure your favorite BBQ meat says something about your personality.

Brisket: You appreciate the finer things in life. You've got standards, and you're stickin' to 'em.

Pulled Pork: Easygoing, dependable, and everybody's friend.

Smoked Turkey: You know what you like, and you don't need anyone else's approval.

Pork Loin: A little more traditional. You appreciate the classics and know that simple can be mighty good.

Baby Back Ribs: You're not afraid to roll up your sleeves and get down to business. Life's too short to be proper all the time.

No science. Just smoke and speculation.

So, did we get yours right?

Alright, y’all. Time to settle a little BBQ debate.Are you TEAM SAUCE or TEAM NO SAUCE?Do you let that smoky goodness sp...
10/08/2026

Alright, y’all. Time to settle a little BBQ debate.

Are you TEAM SAUCE or TEAM NO SAUCE?

Do you let that smoky goodness speak for itself, or are you reaching for your favorite Whatcha Smokin' BBQ + Brew BBQ sauce bottle?

Sound off in the comments. We wanna know!

10/07/2026
10/07/2026
🔥 TODAY’S THE DAY, Y’ALL! 🔥BBQ for a Cause is happening TONIGHT from 4 to 8 p.m., benefiting United Community School PTO...
10/07/2026

🔥 TODAY’S THE DAY, Y’ALL! 🔥

BBQ for a Cause is happening TONIGHT from 4 to 8 p.m., benefiting United Community School PTO!

Come hungry, bring the family, and help us turn BBQ into something even better. 10% of ALL sales during the event will go right back to supporting United.

Dine in or grab it to go. Every order counts, so let’s pack the place, turn up the smoke, and show just how much good our community can do together!

We’ll see y’all in Luther!

Address

403 Iowa Avenue
Luther, IA
50152

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 8pm
Wednesday 11am - 8pm
Thursday 11am - 8pm
Friday 11am - 8pm
Saturday 11am - 8pm
Sunday 11am - 8pm

Telephone

+15152577490

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