Press & Awards | Boxer BBQ
Recognized in Council Bluffs, Omaha and beyond
Two time winner of The OMA Tourism Award. Featured in local and regional press as a Council Bluffs staple since 2007.
OMA Tourism Award, best restaurant
Boxer BBQ has earned numerous prestigious awards and recognitions for its commitment to exceptional food, service, and community presence. Highlights include:
Named Best Restaurant in Pottawattamie County at the 2022 and 2025 OMA Tourism Awards.
Multiple-time recipient of the Council Bluffs Readers’ Choice Award.
Voted Best BBQ in Iowa by Yelp.
Recipient of the Council Bluffs Chamber of Commerce Beautification Award.
These honors reflect Boxer’s BBQ dedication to delivering an outstanding dining experience while making a positive impact in the Council Bluffs community and throughout the region.
Press coverage
Writers and editors across the region have taken note. Here's what they've said about Boxer.
