Get your napkins ready—Boxer Barbeque has been voted the 2025 OMA Tourism Award winner for Best Restaurant in Pottawattamie County, marking its second win after taking home the honor in 2022!
A local legend since 2007, Boxer Barbeque lives up to its bold promise: Unique, Unparalleled, and Unforgettable. From slow-smoked brisket to decadent desserts, this downtown gem serves up award-winning flavor with a side of community pride.
At Boxer, barbecue is an art form. Their Certified Angus meats are dry-rubbed and smoked low and slow to lock in juicy, mouthwatering flavor. The executive chef puts a fresh spin on classic BBQ favorites, with weekly specials and creative dishes like tacos, catfish, and their wildly popular burnt ends.
But it’s not just about the food—it’s the whole experience. In 2019, Boxer moved into a beautifully restored 1877 building on South Main Street, uncovering a historic mural by Thomas Cusack & Co. during renovations. That same space now hosts their lively dining room, a second-floor banquet hall, and the signature Boxer Community Table, a 24-seat live-edge masterpiece made for gathering.
Whether you're sipping a craft beer at the bar, grabbing lunch to-go, or enjoying deep-fried caramel apple bread pudding after dinner (yes, it’s as good as it sounds), Boxer Barbeque hits every note. With curbside pickup, online ordering, and catering for events of all sizes, they’ve made it easier than ever to enjoy their unforgettable flavor.
Cheers to the Boxer team for firing up Council Bluffs’ food scene and bringing people together around the table. This win is well-earned and well-seasoned—congrats, Boxer Barbeque, on your second victory!
Come hungry. Leave happy. Plan your visit today.
Congratulations, Boxer Barbeque—two-time winner!
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