Boxer BBQ | Our Story
Slow-smoked since 2007
Boxer BBQ started with a simple conviction: great barbecue takes time, and no shortcut is worth taking. Seventeen years later, that conviction has made us the heart of Council Bluffs.
The craft behind the smoke
Every brisket starts as Certified Angus beef, dry-rubbed by hand and slow-smoked up to ten hours until the bark sets deep. Baby back ribs earn a minimum three hours — that's what fall-off-the-bone actually takes.
A space with a past
When we moved to South Main Street in 2019, crews uncovered a hand-painted Thomas Cusack & Company mural from 1877 hidden behind plaster. We kept it, and built around it: original brick, wide-plank floors, and a live-edge community table that seats twenty-four.
Community at the table
Our handcrafted community table, which comfortably seats 24 guests, was created with one simple idea in mind: bringing people together. We wanted to create a welcoming space where family and friends can gather, share great food, enjoy a few drinks, laugh, and make lasting memories. And who knows, you might even leave having made a few new friends along the way!
Beyond the smoker
Our culinary team pushes classic barbeque further with weekly specials, best-selling Honey Cornbread, and desserts like the Deep-Fried Caramel Apple Bread Pudding. The full-service bar pairs craft cocktails and curated wines with every plate.
