Is Smokey D's BBQ Still Open? Update (Des Moines, IA)
Current status
As of September 2026, Smokey D's BBQ is listed open on smokeydsbbq.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
Last verified
What the source shows: smokeydsbbq.com returned HTTP 200 with an active online ordering widget when checked on 2026-09-08, though the page carried no explicit 2026-dated text.
- Season / episode Season 21, Episode 12
- Original air date
- Address 5055 Northwest 2nd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?
On 'Fresh Fish & Funky Chicken' (aired 2014-12-05), Guy Fieri sampled Smokey D's Asian smoked chicken wings, cherrywood-smoked then fried and finished with barbecue sauce, according to Mashed.com. Smokey D's BBQ was co-founded in 2006 by pitmaster Darren Warth, whose competitive barbecue team has won multiple state and national titles, and the business grew from a single Des Moines location into three Iowa locations. The restaurant's website, smokeydsbbq.com, returned an HTTP 200 response with an active online ordering system when checked on 2026-09-08, though no dated 2026 content was found on the page. Smokey D's continues to publicize its 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives' feature; a company blog post recapping the visit was published on smokeydsbbq.com on 2023-12-19, showing the restaurant still promotes its Triple D history.
Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
- Season / episode
- Season 21, Episode 12
- Original air date
- Episode title
- Fresh Fish & Funky Chicken
- What was featured
- Asian smoked chicken wings, smoked then fried
- Role
- Featured restaurant
- Name on the broadcast
- Smokey D's BBQ
Frequently asked questions
Is Smokey D's BBQ still open in 2026?
As of September 2026, Smokey D's BBQ is listed open on smokeydsbbq.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
What happened to Smokey D's BBQ after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?
On 'Fresh Fish & Funky Chicken' (aired 2014-12-05), Guy Fieri sampled Smokey D's Asian smoked chicken wings, cherrywood-smoked then fried and finished with barbecue sauce, according to Mashed.com. As of September 2026, Smokey D's BBQ is listed open on smokeydsbbq.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
Where is Smokey D's BBQ located?
5055 Northwest 2nd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.
What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Smokey D's BBQ?
Season 21, Episode 12 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired December 5, 2014. The episode is titled “Fresh Fish & Funky Chicken”.
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Visit info
- Address
- 5055 Northwest 2nd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
- Venue type
- restaurant
- Official website
- smokeydsbbq.com
- State hub
- TV restaurants in Iowa
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Sources
- smokeydsbbq.com — https://www.smokeydsbbq.com/
- mashed.com — https://www.mashed.com/2145088/best-bbq-featured-diners-drive-ins-dives/
- smokeydsbbq.com — https://smokeydsbbq.com/blogs/news/diners-drive-ins-and-dives-des-moines-smokey-ds-serves-up-a-feast-of-flavor
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