Born in Storm Lake, Built on Smoke
Since 2015, Smokin' Hereford BBQ has been feeding Storm Lake, Iowa with honest, wood-smoked barbecue and the kind of hospitality that makes people drive 45 miles just for dinner.
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A Small Town, a Big Pit
Storm Lake, Iowa isn't where you'd expect a barbecue destination — but that's exactly what makes it special. Smokin' Hereford opened in 2015 with one mission: serve real food and treat people right.
Low and Slow, No Shortcuts
Tennessee hickory wood, a skilled pit master, and a good dry rub — every rack and brisket earns its smoke the hard way. Fire, time, and Hereford pride.
Iowa's Best Burger, 2017
Iowa went looking for its best burger and found it right here — the farm-raised Hereford Burger has been turning heads ever since 2017.
The People Who Make It Home
Peanut shells on the floor, six big screens, country music — and a staff that makes every first-timer feel like a regular. Guests drive in from all over northwest Iowa, and you'll understand why.
Still Earning It Every Day
Best of NAMA 2026, Iowa's Best Burger, press from across the region — the recognition keeps coming. Same hickory wood, same dry rub, same commitment every day.