Smitty's Tenderloin Shop

"Tenderloins in and around Des Moines tend to be very thin and ridiculously wide. Smitty's is a perfect example."
Michael Stern






"Of the sides we tried, the one we liked best were these chili cheese fries, which were a gloppy, delicious mess."
Cliff Strutz



"If you need extra crunch to accompany a tenderloin, Smitty's onion rings fill the bill."
Michael Stern



"Way too big for the bun, the King Tenderloin deserves its royal name."
Cliff Strutz



"The King Tenderloin actually comes in two sizes. Even the small one is enough to satisfy most appetites."
Cliff Strutz



"This caricature rightfully proclaims Smitty's to be, "Home of the Real Whopper!""
Cliff Strutz



"Bill 'Smitty' Smith was in the gas station business when he changed paths to open a tenderloin shop in 1967."
Michael Stern



"Smitty's is an especially convenient destination if you arrive in Des Moines by plane. It's only a couple of minutes from the airport."
Michael Stern



"The menu board hangs right above the grill. Although there are many things available, the King Tenderloin is what you must order."
Cliff Strutz