I do like a little pork in my tenderloin, but these were pounded out and cooked so long it was hard to chew. The location is quaint but could use some updating.

Tenderloin was large but breading was too heavy. I've had much better tenderloins elsewhere. I thought it was pricey too.

My brother and I made a trip back to Iowa to go to a cousin's reunion. We got layed over in Chicago and through all the confusion of the flight, we talked with several people where could we get a tenderlion. It had been years since we had one and my brother said that we would be eating one w/i... More

I don't have any other place to compare it too, but the tenderloins are the largest I've ever seen. On my way out of Des Moines I wanted to grab a taste of the Mid-West one more time and Smitty's was the place. Not sure what I would find, the King Tenderloin sign seem to beacon me to the small... More

If you want a tenderloin the size of your head, this is the place to go. Grab a King Tenderloin, some homemade onion rings, breaded fried mushrooms and a chocolate malt and be transported back in time within the walls of this cozy little diner.

Some people really like the food at Smitty's but I have to somewhat agree with the other review. The last time I went, my food seemed extra greasy and not as much meat was present as I had expected. The service is fast and good. The drinks are good. Parking and location are great. Atmosphere is comfortable, old-school diner. I'll... More

keep this short an dsimple this palce stinks, my sister and i went there and let me tell you the tenderloins were almost meatless, we will stick with bibs on 6thh ave in Des Moines, they have the best there is when it comes to a good tenderloin and thats the facts...........Try it i promise you will not go anywhere... More