Smitty's Tenderloin Shop

Smitty's Tenderloin Shop Blue Jay’s restaurant was selling after having been in business since 1950. Bill bought the restaurant and changed the name to Smitty’s Tenderloin Shop.
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Where We Started:
In the winter of 1966, Bill Smith known as “Smitty” noticed a restaurant for sale across the street from his gas station at the corner of Fleur Drive & Army Post Rd. Smitty’s opened for business in 1967. He continued the tradition of hand making & serving large breaded pork tenderloins. Bill “Smitty” Smith ran the restaurant until his retirement sixteen years later. Where We’ve B

een:
In November of 1983 Greg, Bill’s son, and his wife, Cheri took over the family business. Within six months the restaurant moved six blocks east to its present location of 1401 SW Army Post Rd. They have been in that same location for 30+ years still making all of their own breaded pork tenderloins and homemade onion rings. Where We’re Going
The business has always been in the Smith family and has expanded now to the third generation. Ben, Matt & Anna will take over ownership as Greg & Cheri retire ensuring the business will remain in the family. No doubt they will continue to do what Smitty’s does best, make the breaded pork tenderloins that people love!

04/26/2026
🍔 Craving Smitty’s but don’t want to wait? We’ve got you covered!You can now order your favorites directly from our webs...
03/21/2026

🍔 Craving Smitty’s but don’t want to wait? We’ve got you covered!
You can now order your favorites directly from our website for easy pickup 👇
👉 www.smittystenderloinshop.com
Prefer delivery? We’re also available on:
🚗 DoorDash
🚗 Grubhub
Whether you’re grabbing lunch on the go or dinner for the family, Smitty’s is just a few clicks away 🙌
Order now and we’ll have it hot and ready for you! 🔥

The Original King Tenderloin • Since 1966. Order online, view hours, and get directions.

03/18/2026

No explanation needed 😮‍🔥

03/06/2026

You know it’s Smitty’s time when…. 🍔the tenderloin craving hits
🍟fries sound perfect
🥤And you don’t feel like cooking

See you soon.

02/26/2026

If they really loved you… They’d already be on the way here. 🍔🔥 Tag them 👇

02/21/2026

Only in the Midwest do we take a tenderloin… and turn it into a taco. 🌮🔥
Crispy pork. Fresh toppings. Big flavor.
Des Moines, you need this in your life.

02/20/2026

Stop in and treat yourself 🍔

Pick your chaser:👍 Shake❤️ Pop😜BOTH!
02/13/2026

Pick your chaser:
👍 Shake
❤️ Pop
😜BOTH!

02/12/2026

You, yeah you. You’re hungry. Smitty’s has exactly what you need🤤

Address

1401 Army Post Road
Des Moines, IA
50315

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 9pm
Tuesday 10am - 9pm
Wednesday 10am - 9pm
Thursday 10am - 9pm
Friday 10am - 9pm
Saturday 10am - 9pm

Telephone

+15152874742

Website

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