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Is Smitty's Tender Loin Shop Still Open? Update (Des Moines, IA)

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As of September 2026, Smitty's Tender Loin Shop is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: Yelp's listing for the Army Post Road location carries reviews updated through July 2026; the business's Facebook page independently shows continued dine-in, outdoor seating, and pickup service.

  • Season / episode Season 5, Episode 9
  • Original air date
  • Address 1401 Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315

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What happened after Man v. Food?

Man v. Food's Des Moines episode stopped at Smitty's Tenderloin Shop for its breaded pork tenderloin sandwich, a Midwest specialty the shop has served since it opened in 1966, according to its own website. Smitty's operates from Army Post Road on the city's south side, serving a lunch-and-early-dinner counter menu built around tenderloins, sides, and daily specials, with weekday hours running roughly 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. according to its Yelp listing. The restaurant's Facebook page shows it continuing to offer dine-in, outdoor seating, and in-store pickup, and a separate online-ordering page lists the Army Post Road location as active for pickup and delivery orders. Yelp's listing for the same address carries reviews updated through July 2026, indicating Smitty's remains open at the location featured on the show.

Featured on Man v. Food

Season / episode
Season 5, Episode 9
Original air date
Episode title
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What was featured
breaded pork tenderloin sandwich
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Smitty's Tender Loin Shop

Frequently asked questions

Is Smitty's Tender Loin Shop still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Smitty's Tender Loin Shop is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Smitty's Tender Loin Shop after Man v. Food?

Man v. As of September 2026, Smitty's Tender Loin Shop is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Smitty's Tender Loin Shop located?

1401 Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Man v. Food featured Smitty's Tender Loin Shop?

Season 5, Episode 9 of Man v. Food, first aired September 4, 2017.

What do reviews say since Man v. Food?

Yelp's listing for the same address carries reviews updated through July 2026, indicating Smitty's remains open at the location featured on the show. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

Is Smitty's Tender Loin Shop still using the Man v. Food menu or branding?

Smitty's operates from Army Post Road on the city's south side, serving a lunch-and-early-dinner counter menu built around tenderloins, sides, and daily specials, with weekday hours running roughly 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. according to its Yelp listing. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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1401 Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315
Venue type
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