Jimmy's Barbeque Pit

Love the smoky taste of ribs and the beans were awsome the service was fantastic

The last few times we've eaten at Jimmy's its been fantastic. The brisket sandwich was very very good, not much fat at all. And the sauce is much better than the competition over here in Ames. My wife and I like to take the bike out on nice evenings and found ourselves at Jimmy's tonight. Thanks for making it a perfect night for us.

The workers are nice. The food is good. The pork spare ribs were great. My family really enjoyed the Texas toast. We will all come back. I also really liked the chicken that came with the Iowa pit bits.

This is the place!!! Jimmy and his family are good kind people who run one great BBQ joint! You can smell Jimmy smoking the meat for the day early in the morning, and it smells delicious!
Meat falls off the bone, smoked to perfection. Portions are great, baked beans are to die for. If it’s not already been eaten, the lemon chess pie is the perfect finale to a great meal and friendly experience.

Great food, service and prices! Got the ribs with a bake potato and baked beans. It was delicious. Good lemonade and bbq sauces. Wish they had one in Iowa City !! So good !! My meal came with 2 sides and Texas toast. Generous portions and great taste.

Just walked in and atmosphere was welcoming and whimsical. Lots of old west decor. Loved it!!! Service was great and the food all homemade was so delicious 😋.
Loved the story behind the restaurant and Jimmy is so personable.
Popped in by chance as I was i the area since I live an hour away.
Next time soon it will be going to Boone just for the food and the experience at Jimmy's Barbeque Pit!

We accidentally drove past Ames and came across this quaint little restaurant.. It was absolutely delicious! We loved the BBQ and will definitely dine here again!

This is a must stop if you're rolling through. Never had a smoked baked potato. I highly recommend it also get it sloppy! The barbecue sauces are off the wall.. I think she said that they have been open for 18 years I could be wrong but regardless Jimmy's wife It was awesome! Very accommodating I can't describe you how perfect the food was!

Fragrance of woodsmoke, superb food, real cowboy decor, and saucy waitstaff make Jimmy's a true destination spot! Ribs, chicken, all the meats are sensational. Down-home Wonderful!

I was born in Texas and grew up eating Barbecue my entire life. I ordered some sliced Brisket with the mild sauce. The meat melted in my mouth and the sauce was the best I've ever had! I would love the sauce recipe! Thank you Jimmy's Barbecue Pit! ❤

Ordered the Iowa Twister for lunch and everything was very good! Very friendly service and received our food fast! The lemonade, brisket and pork loin were all excellent. They also have a very good potato salad.

Fabulous! The meats had an incredible smokey flavor and the sides were delicious and varied!

I'm from Houston and Jimms BBQ is even better than what you get down there these days. Best BBQ in Iowa

Excellent! If not the best bbq in central Iowa. Everything tasted just like you would expect!

Very inviting, cool little restaurant. I had the sandwich with 2 meats on Texas toast. It was smaller than I thought, but well worth it! It was so delicious, I didn't even use the BBQ sauce. The flavors were amazing!

First time here. In town for an event, Jimmy's came highly recommended. We agree 100% fantastic service, amazing food, and unbelievable portions. The 2 of us ate dinner, and the bill was less than 30.00 and we took home leftovers. We will be back again

The food is amazing and the value is maybe even more amazing. We are passing through and would definitely return. The kids menu is an incredible value and staff is just as friendly

Food was good and cost very reasonable. Staff was very friendly and attentive. Well decorated, cute place. Thoroughly enjoyed!!

The food was amazing the service was great and the atmosphere was very nice

I have been a loyal patron of Jimmy's for a DECADE. His brisket is the best I've had anywhere in the Midwest, and will continue to be my preferred treat for all special occasions. This is some of the BEST BBQ for half the price of others in the area.
Personal Favorite: Brisket Sandwich on TX toast, and spare ribs.