Fat Jimmy's Smokehouse and Spirits

Montrose, IA · Restaurant

Rating
4.7/5
★★★★★ 4.7
Reviews
20
Rank in Montrose
#1
of 5 restaurants
City Percentile
75%
rating percentile
Address
Fat Jimmy's Smokehouse and Spirits, 3065 Mississippi River Rd, Montrose, IA 52639
Phone
(319) 371-7410
Website
www.facebook.com/fatjimmyscateringandsmokehouse
Status
Closed · Opens 4 PM

Fat Jimmy's Smokehouse and Spirits is a restaurant located in Montrose, IA. It is one of 5 restaurants listed in Montrose. Its 4.7-star rating is above the Montrose city average of 4.5 stars. Based on combined rating and review volume, it currently ranks first among restaurants in Montrose. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Fat Jimmy's Smokehouse and Spirits

WE ARE OPEN Tucked among the trees along Mississippi River Road in Montrose, Fat Jimmy’s Smokehouse & Spirits is your go-to destination for bold barbecue, handcrafted cocktails, and unforgettable experiences. We’re more than just a restaurant and... More

Hours

Saturday4 PM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Deanna Courtois · Jan 2026

The smoked meatloaf is my new favorite, but honestly you can’t go wrong with anything at Fat Jimmy’s. Always great food and great flavor!

★★★★★ 5.0 Cadence Giddings · Apr 2025

Great place for a relaxing bite to eat. It’s a bit of a drive but it’s worth it. Beautiful location in the woods with a play area for the kids, patio seating, and a stage for live music. I loved the large selection of side dishes. The cheesy cabbage was phenomenal!

★★★★★ 5.0 Landon Renard · Aug 2025

We found this gem about a year ago and the addiction has begun. This is an awesome property and has a good setup of indoor or outdoor seating with games and a band area as well outside. The staff and owners are so nice and the service is top notch. They have a well stocked bar with cold beer also, always a plus. And then the food!!! Such a good variety of smoked meat and bbq classics with a few twists on some dishes as well. The sides are all homemade and delicious. As for dessert get it while it lasts, so good. We have never had a problem here and I was very impressed for Mothers Day when they pulled off feeding a very, very long line of customers that day. My hats off to you and they didn't run out of food like most bbq joints often do on "normal" days. Shout out to the meat trio with so

★★★★★ 5.0 Ang · Dec 2025

I came in from Des Moines for work and ate dinner here. This family run establishment is absolutely amazing! I ate the meat trio. The brisket is super thick and fall apart tender. The sliced turkey was moist, thick & delicious. The burnt ends were awesome. The cheesy hash brown casserole is to die for & the Mac & cheese is creamy & yummy! The service is 5 stars & the owner even gave me a rice crispy treat when I left (also amazing) Driving in from my hotel in Keokuk, the view of the river was spectacular! I will be back in the spring, because I can't wait to visit when I can sit outside and listen to live music there. Thank you so much to your family for the hospitality! I will tell everyone I know to visit this gem!! Oh, I almost forgot, the habanero bbq sauce shouid be bottled & sold!!

★★★★★ 5.0 ami foster · Sep 2025

Food was so good!! Brisket just fell apart and melted in your mouth. Mac and cheese was delicious, the cheesy cabbage was delicious, mashed potatoes, green beans, burnt ends, sweet heat pulled pork, all of it was so good!! Comfort food to the extreme! The habanero BBQ sauce was my favorite. Highly recommend for great barbecue.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

RestaurantBarCaterer

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