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!

Come in today and enjoy a Reese’s Pieces shake!
07/15/2026

Come in today and enjoy a Reese’s Pieces shake!

HOLIDAY HOURS!
07/01/2026

HOLIDAY HOURS!

07/01/2026
07/01/2026

SNEAK PEEK ALERT! 🚨 Nash Roe is heading to an iconic, award winning tenderloin shop a couple of blocks from the airport.

Catch Smitty's Tenderloins on Season 3, Episode 3 of "Iowa's Food Diary" airing on Sunday, July 5th at 1:30 PM on The CW (KCWI - CW Iowa 23) and streaming on WeAreIowa+ and NashRoeTV - On Demand | 🔗 in bio!

CLOSED CAPTIONING SPONSORED BY:
Chick-Fil-A® University Ave, Mills Civic Parkway, Jordan Creek Town Center, Merle Hay, Ankeny, Ames, Fort Dodge, Mason City, and Pella, Iowa locations.

For a full list of advertising sponsors, visit www.NashRoe.TV/IowasFoodDiary

Smitty's is known for their tenderloins (obviously!) and serves hundreds every week.Catch Ben Smith, the owner of Smitty...
06/30/2026

Smitty's is known for their tenderloins (obviously!) and serves hundreds every week.

Catch Ben Smith, the owner of Smitty's Tenderloins on Season 3, Episode 3 of "Iowa's Food Diary" with Nash Roe, airing this Sunday, July 5th at 1:30 PM on The CW (KCWI - CW Iowa 23) and streaming on WeAreIowa+ and NashRoeTV - On Demand | 🔗 in bio!


CLOSED CAPTIONING SPONSORED BY:
Chick-Fil-A® University Ave, Mills Civic Parkway, Jordan Creek Town Center, Merle Hay, Ankeny, Ames, Fort Dodge, Mason City, and Pella, Iowa locations.

For a full list of advertising sponsors, visit www.NashRoe.TV/IowasFoodDiary

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06/30/2026

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Smitty's is known for their tenderloins (obviously!) and serves hundreds every week.

Catch Ben Smith, the owner of Smitty's Tenderloins on Season 3, Episode 3 of "Iowa's Food Diary" with Nash Roe, airing this Sunday, July 5th at 1:30 PM on The CW (KCWI - CW Iowa 23) and streaming on WeAreIowa+ and NashRoeTV - On Demand | 🔗 in bio!


CLOSED CAPTIONING SPONSORED BY:
Chick-Fil-A® University Ave, Mills Civic Parkway, Jordan Creek Town Center, Merle Hay, Ankeny, Ames, Fort Dodge, Mason City, and Pella, Iowa locations.

For a full list of advertising sponsors, visit www.NashRoe.TV/IowasFoodDiary

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

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