I had the brisket and it was fantastic. Tender and just the right amount of smokiness…read more The service was very good, too.

I don't know how this place has such a low rating. The staff was great and so was the food. Our…read morewaitress was very sweet and checked on us frequently. It was not slow service for us like others are saying and really ordering to when the food got to us was pretty quick but I have the mindset that you don't need to have your food to come out within five minutes or ordering. Enjoy the scenery and the company you are with! The folks at the front were great as well and gave the option to sit inside, or outside upstairs or downstairs. Definitely ask for upstairs if you can because the view of the slopes is great! For food we got the deviled eggs which were amazing and tasted great! We also had the pulled pork and the street tacos with chicken, pork, and brisket. The pulled pork tasted amazing even as leftovers as did the street tacos. the tacos had great flavor and we loved the variety. I really enjoyed coming here and will recommend it to my friends and family when they come up!

Service was incredibly quick and friendly. Ambience was also great after a busy day in the…read moremountains. We had the turkey reuben, 1/2 lb turkey, and hippie juice. All were sublime, we definitely recommend trying the hippie juice! Food came out incredibly quick and the servers were super helpful and nice. We'd love to come back!

This place is a solid 4/5…read more - The dry-rub ribs: 10/10. So good they don't even need sauce - the true measure of how good ribs are, IMO! Soooo delicious, I'd drive the 45 min here again just for the ribs. - Burnt-Ends sandwich, also 10/10 - Baked beans: 9/10. Really great, a couple kinds of meat in there made them extra delicious. The sauces were pretty underwhelming, but the meat was so good it wasn't a dealbreaker. I mixed the blue (Kansas City) with the hot and it went well. Cornbread was good, a little dry but not bad. The coleslaw was quite dry and bland. Mixing with the mustard-based bbq sauce elevated it considerably. Overall, strong meats, good sides, and perfect dining room environment for a BBQ spot. Would eat here again - and I'll be ordering the ribs.

Another post-hike meal, and this time we were craving some BBQ. We stopped at Scooter's Smokehouse…read moreon the way out of town and were very glad we did! The restaurant was pretty busy on the Monday of Labor Day weekend, and the service was great. I went with the chopped brisket sandwich with fries. The brisket had great flavor and was nice and juicy. My favorite sauce was the Sweet Mild, while the Carolina Reaper sauce paired surprisingly well with the fries. The jalapeño potato salad is also another great option for a side. If you haven't already hiked Silver Dollar Lake or driven Guanella Pass, you should definitely check them out. Guanella Pass is especially beautiful this time of year with the aspens starting to change colors. Definitely a great stop after exploring the area! #cleanyourplate

So glad I found this cozy little spot on my way back from exploring the area. What a nice treat to…read moreget some good southern BBQ and hospitality from this business and the sweet owner and her sons. I got a brisket plate with green beans and mac n cheese + sweet tea and they all hit the spot! Good portions as well, I appreciated how creamy the mac n cheese was. Not picture is the must have sweet bbq sauce you can self serve (they have a spicy one too). This is a solid, good quality bbq spot, I'm surprised this was available in the area! This place is worth a stop for lunch or after a good hike. There are a few bar seats by the window (so not a full sit down restaurant) and I was to get one without issue and line moves fast, they are efficient and provide great customer service! Visited a couple of weeks ago around lunch time. August 2026. I'd return! Keep up the great work.

This place is so good! We always stop on our way back from a mountain trip, the customer service is…read moregreat everyone is friendly. Its clean and good environment, the food is better than any bbq place ive been to. Definitely recommend going.

Great food, a chilled spot and wonderful Customer service!!!…read moreThank you. Brisket was fresh and cooked perfectly.

This is the best place to eat on the mountain. They are smoking the meat right there!…read more Great spot to stop in, warm up, and get some great BBQ. Get there before the lunch rush to make sure you get a seat. Tables by the windows have a beautiful view of the mountain. When the weather is warmer you can sit outside. They have picnic tables and lawn chairs. Recommend the ribs, brisket, and Mac n cheese.

Stopped here for a late afternoon lunch and was stoked to find a delicious menu of smoked goods!…read moreSeating outdoors is plentiful but inside is limited so plan ahead if you have a large group. My favorite was the 1/2 rack of ribs which were smoked to perfection, juicy, had a good amount of bark and a nice smoke line. The menu has salads, pulled pork, brisket etc...You can also grab some chili or Mac-n-cheese if that suits your taste buds. Service here was excellent. Attendants ensured the tables were cleared off promptly to make sure guests had a clean space to eat. Although the food is delicious it IS pricey... $18 for the ribs... If you're hungry and looking for some good bbq this place will hit the spot! Service: excellent Cost: $$ Cleanliness: very clean Seating: limited indoor, tons of outdoor seating Ambiance: chillaxed

Every time we go to smoking Dave's, it is always the best atmosphere, service and food!…read more Our server was Manuel and he was very kind and polite- a great server

Always start with the good- friendly service, large portions, the sauces are all good…read more The bad - was it bbq? I'll let you decide but I'll say this. Was there bark or a smoke ring on the brisket or pulled pork? No there was not. We're both wet because they were sitting in water yes yes they were. Was that enjoyable? No no it was not. Beans were sold very very sweet with a little tang. Potato salad super mayo taste but good.

I hate writing reviews with no photos to attach, but here I am. Figured it's best to show this…read moreplace some love that's off the beaten path! There are only a handful of businesses in Kittredge, a humble unincorporated town outside of Evergreen and Morrison (closer to the former). And shockingly, most of the businesses are great! This is another creekside restaurant and what's not to love about that? I've never actually dined in, only gotten takeout a few times. Doesn't change the fact that they are doing something right in the kitchen! At Switchback, they have the MEATS. As all good BBQ places should. My last meal consisted of their brisket, sausage, and mac and cheese. I really enjoyed everything I had. The sausage may have been my favorite, it was extremely juicy. Brisket is the best BBQ meat and theirs (even takeout) was tender and tasty. Like many BBQ places, the hours and quantities are limited. And for being in a remote unincorporated town you can't fault them for that. Take a scenic drive out this way and score some yummy 'que!!!

This place has indoor/outdoor seating AND allows dogs!!! Amazing!…read more There is limited outdoor seating near the stream which is nice We sat inside bc it was rainy and cold. Very basic no frills bbq shop. They were out of some of their popular foods when we got there We got pork chops- the two guys liked them a lot. I wasn't a huge fan Mac and cheese- disappointingly tasteless Pulled pork sandwich- I really liked this one

Very Friendly Bar Staff, Outside area is nice for a cold drink…read more Corned Beef w Kraut on Marble Rye is delish. Mac n Cheese was so so.

Went in to grab a drink while waiting for the resort shuttle today. Unfortunately, the bartender…read morewas not only very slow but also came across as rude and disrespectful throughout the interaction. There was no sense of hospitality or willingness to help, which made for a really unpleasant experience. I almost never leave reviews, but this experience was bad enough that I felt it was worth mentioning. I hope management addresses it, because interactions like this do a disservice to the business.

The service was excellent, very friendly and inviting. The IPA flight was good, but they were out…read moreof the 6th one. The potato salad had a great flavor, texture but was a smidgen dry, coupled with the jalapeños, picked onion and pickles yuumm. Anyway get the 1/2 rack of ribs. The meat was not fall off the bone. It had to make contact with my teeth. Ohhh!!! the rub on it didn't need bbq sauce. The full lunch was exceptionally prepared.

What a delightful surprise inside Highside Brewing! My partner and I hung out here for a few hours…read morewaiting for our friends to get to the Airbnb (they were bringing all the food) so it was perfect that we got to enjoy some craft brews and freshly smoked BBQ. I got brisket, he got salmon. We shared some sides. It was a perfect date. Plus it was fun hanging out with the guy working the smoker as well as the Highside bartender.