Restaurant
Jethro's BBQ Steak n' Chop
5 locals recommend
Location
1301 Buckeye Ave
Ames, IA
Tips from locals
Des Moines originated franchise. Famous for their appearance on Man v. Food for the Adam Emmenecker Sandwich. Jethro’s Ames location is now the largest sports bar in the Big 12 Athletics Conference. Similar to Hickory Park across the street... Nothing fancy, but solid.
The best BBQ in Ames with meat that literally falls off the bone. Superb pork tenderloin sandwich (quite mammoth!). Fun atmosphere.