Some of the best dang Q out there. Try the bison rib or a sandwich. Cute little restaurant and get there early for lunch! It's usually sold out by 2 or 3 read more

My boyfriend and I stopped in on a Saturday for lunch and had an exceptional experience. Being from Minnesota, we don't have a lot of restaurants that offer gamey-meat options. I love BBQ and I love gamey-meat, so when I stumbled upon Roaming Buffalo, I knew we had to put it on our list and try it for ourselves. I ordered the three meat plate ($19.95) with the lamb shoulder, bison back ribs, and venison sausage. The meat plate comes with corn bread and a side. I chose the Mac & cheese. The Mac and cheese was easily the best Mac and cheese I have ever had. The noodles, the cheese, it all tasted so comforting. All of the meat choices I chose were signature meat, so they upcharged an extra $0.75 for each meat. My personal favorite was the lamb shoulder (sooo tender and packed with flavor), but I loved all of the meats I had. My boyfriend ordered 1 of the pork ribs, beef brisket, 1 chicken wing, and 1 of the bison ribs. He wanted to try a little of everything, so being able to order just 1 of certain items was a great way to sample different meats. We both loved the spicy and original BBQ sauces. I wish I could have purchased a bottle to bring back with me to Minnesota, but unfortunately, they didn't sell 3 oz/travel size bottles of the sauce, so I knew I wouldn't be able to bring it along in my carry on. The only critique I have would be to make sure the wait staff notice when customers are done eating and offering to-go boxes and a lot of wet wipes/napkins as the BBQ gets very messy. A quirky thing that happened after we were done eating was when I asked for a to-go box. The waiter gave me a confused look and went inside and grabbed aluminum foil and a big paper bag for me to put my leftovers in. I'm not sure if people just don't bring leftover food home here because it's so damn good and they finish it all or what, but putting it only in aluminum foil to bring back wasn't ideal. Roaming Buffalo has a small space, but they cook up BBQ that goes unmatched in the Denver area. The variety in the BBQ options was fantastic and it's a spot tourists should check out. They have a nice little patio for hot summer days too. We miss you already Roaming Buffalo! read more

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My rating is only for the bison ribs. Quantity if you like jerky this is the one for you. If you prefer full ribs this is not your place. I've eaten here three times this summer and each time the quantities have gotten smaller. I submitted pictures so you all can see yourself I can't make it up. I would suggest Tocabe for best bison ribs in town! read more

Roaming Buffalo BBQ - Bison ribs. This is how they came?! - Barbeque Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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This place was recommended by a BBQ book author while listening to CPR / NPR. He mentioned that CO style BBQ used to be lamb and bison, but it's largely gone now. He mentioned Roaming Buffalo is one of the few places left serving it. I searched it out in S Denver just west of DU. It was amazing! The lamb was wonderful w/o that odd lamb aftertaste. The bison ribs had a perfect dry rub too. All highly recommended. Place is small though and definitely not cheap. $24 w/ tip and soda. It was definitely worth it and I'll return. Staff and service wonderful too. read more

Roaming Buffalo BBQ - Two Meat Plate: Potato Salad, cornbread, lamb and bison ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Denver, Colorado

If you want good barbecue in the late morning/afternoon, come here. You won't be sorry! It was pretty good. First off the restaurant is very small. You walk in and the line starts there. You grab a menu and just go for it. There's about 6 tables along the wall and then 4 tables outside. We were the third ones when we got there and they were ready for us and we got our choice of tables. They ask you to not take a seat until after ordering but i don't know if it's ever really a problem. To the food: I ordered bison back ribs, fatty brisket, chicken wings, cheddar Mac and pork spare ribs. I could have lived without the pork ribs and chicken because they were just OK but everything else, I thought was pretty good. The cheddar Mac was delish and so perfect. If you want a side, this one is a must. The brisket was good and the ribs were yummy! I enjoyed everything and the bbq sauce that was on the table was good as well. It was sweet and not too thick but perfect. I wish it had a little more of a bbq flavor and less sweetness but it was still good. I wish I was just not super full so I could have tried dessert because it smelled delicious. read more

Amazing. Everywhere I go I search for the best bbq. And I think I found Denver's best. The burnt ends are exactly what you want. Sticky smoky tender and SO tasty. The brisket is the best. I come to denver often and am so glad to add this to a MUST stop restaurant. read more

Roaming Buffalo BBQ - The best burnt end. - Barbeque Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I love this little BBQ place. It's right by my house and easy to get to. On the weekends they do $3 sammies and those are my favorite. They also have good cornbread, beans, and chips. read more

The banana pudding was awesome and made me go, well bananas for it. We arrived at 1pm on a Saturday and nothing was sold out yet, which was great news considering it was our first visit. I ordered the one meat plate with chopped brisket and asked for a mix of lean and somewhat fatty meat. It had a nice bark to it and was juicy from some of the fat in it. It paired well with their BBQ sauce which was super tangy, runny and had a kick. It's very different from a sweet thick BBQ sauce that you'd find in a grocery store. My husband had the lean chopped brisket sandwich. Tons of meat but he'd skip the bun next time since it was so thick, super dry and bready. Sides left little to be desired and is my biggest complaint of this place. The poblano mac and cheese was creamy and perfectly al dente. The potato salad was gross and reminded me of pimento salad (2 bites and I was done with it). The coleslaw was a joke and should be called raw cabbage tossed in line juice. Zero creaminess, zero flavor, zero stars after two bites of it. The jalapeño cheddar muffin was super moist and tasty and I can't say enough about the banana pudding. It was served in a plastic cup and had the perfect amount of pudding to nilla wafers to bananas to whipped cream ratio. The meat is great, the service is exceptional, the banana pudding is bomb but the sides were unimpressive which is the reason for 3 stars. read more

Roaming Buffalo BBQ - Chopped brisket, poblano mac and cheese and potato salad (yuck) and a jalapeño cheddar biscuit. - Barbeque Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Our food was outstanding. Service staff were VERY friendly and we got our food quickly. If I were local this would be a regular stop! read more

Roaming Buffalo BBQ - Pulled pork, corn grits, Mac & cheese, & corn bread. - Barbeque Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This is some darn good BBQ! Five stars could go to the strawberry jalapeño jam alone. Seriously regretting not buying a jar of that to bring home with me. But I digress... The lil' bro brought me here for lunch on a Friday. The place is narrow with just a handful of tables lining the wall, but thankfully people were moving in and out. While we waited in line to order, the very friendly staff answered questions about the menu and provided some suggestions. In the end, I went with the one meat plate of lamb shoulder and chose the sweet potato with pecan butter for my side. My brother went The Real McCoy, a sandwich stacked with sliced brisket, chopped pork, sausage, smoked gouda and honey pickled jalapeños. It was HUGE. He opted for mac and cheese on the side, instead of chips. There are a couple of different BBQ sauces on the table to choose from. I loved the original and doused my meat with it. As for the meat, it was super juicy and tender. The portion was perfect for one (and I even had a little leftover). The sweet potato was so soft and peeled so easily away from the skin. The mac and cheese was really tasty and the cornbread muffin was good, especially with aforementioned jam. To sip, they have Boylans soda on draft, iced tea and a couple other soft drinks. As mentioned, the staff was too kind throughout, refilling my water constantly, and bringing us foil to wrap up our leftovers. Thankfully, this place is close to my brother's house so I can see us coming back soon. Especially because I want to try the cheddar jalapeño sausage one worker so enthusiastically recommended. This time, I also won't leave without that jam! read more

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It took a transplant from Texas like Cory to bring Colorado Style BBQ back. It's mostly consisted primarily of smoked lamb. What Cory did was introduced Bison Short Ribs and Lamb Shank. I tried their Two meat plate Lamb shoulder and Pork Ribs "BY THE PLATE". With potato salad and their delicious corn muffin. $14.50. I love them both. They're tasty, juicy and tender. I'm a fan. All of the meat is smoked in house and the sauce is served on the side. My favorite! You can get them the following ways too: BY THE BUN and BY THE POUND. The sole purpose of this place is to serve you good quality BBQ. If he runs out towards the end of the day then I suggest you plan for another trip. It's worth it! Cory will only feed you what he cooked for the day. So don't get all butt hurt that you drove and didn't get what you want. It's the nature of going after really good BBQ. One more thing. Try their Caramelized Banana Pudding. Made in house as well. $4. Just do it! I admire their simple decor. Everything in this restaurant Cory and his wife made sure that you will feel comfortable while you're visiting. What I love the most is that unmistakable BBQ smell as soon as you walk in and the attention to his customers. Chatting him up we found his background is solid. Extensive experience in the culinary world. From running a multi million dollar restaurant to achieving his dream of being his own boss and making one hell of a tasty BBQ in town! read more

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Worth the trip and worth the price. I had a double order of Buffalo Ribs with Beans and Cornbread. It was all very good, the ribs are what I call southern style, meaning they have plenty of meat on the bones. Go... Eat... Enjoy! read more

The meats are AMAZING. The ribs, the brisket, the pulled pork, and the green Chile and cheddar Bison sausage. The cilantro lime coleslaw is amazing, I could just drink the cilantro lime sauce (which I have bought a few pints of the sauce). The Mac n cheese is ok. Cornbread is solid. However, their sauce has always had wayyyy too much cumin. If they had a good sauce they would maybe get 5 stars if not 4.5 at least. I will usually take it home and use my own bbq sauce. When I went in to order 2 of the bison green Chile sausage today, with a couple sides, the workers suggested I just get the 2 meat plate since it comes with sides and a cornbread. I asked if it was cheaper that way and they assured me it was a dollar or 2 cheaper that way. It ended up being over $16. However that didn't seem right to me and when I got home and did the math, if I had ordered everything individually, like I tried to do in the first place, it would only have been $12.50. I definitely feel like this was intentional, they knew they would be charging me more. Just based on the way they were saying it, it was not an honest mistake. That's bullshit. I won't be coming back here anymore. I can get craft bbq elsewhere or just make it myself. I don't need to deal with shady dishonest people. read more

Roaming Buffalo BBQ - Bison Jalapeno Cheddar Sausage, cornbread, Smoked Poblano Cheddar Mac, Honey Lime Cole Slaw, hot and sweet bbq sauce - Barbeque Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Perfect amount of mouth watering bbq meat: bbq lamb, bison ribs, venison sausage. The collard green, sweet potato and corn bread are a wonderful add on. Best BBQ place in Denver. read more

Roaming Buffalo BBQ - Three Meats - Barbeque Near Me - Denver, Colorado

our first visit to the south Downing location. Love that it was nestled into the neighborhood, small and quaint, very friendly staff. We enjoyed the buffalo ribs, the andouille, sausage grits, and the brisket. Reuben was excellent. And we can't leave out the caramelized banana pudding. Great place to go we will be back. read more

Friendly staff, they will continue to do well but as far as the quality of the BBQ, it's just average. Asked for both fatty and lean brisket, I got chunks of fat that was inedible and I love fat lol. The sausage is just ok, it didn't have that snap that I look for from a quality sausage. Ribs were good. Disclaimer: I had just come from San Antonio and had incredible BBQ. There was no comparison between the two places. read more

It's a good thing they make some of the best BBQ I've ever had, because their customer service is consistently terrible. Cashiers are super rude, and pickup orders are always consistently 20-25 minutes later than their provided ETA, which they never seem to show any remorse about. read more

This restaurant is Openly Hostile to Disabled and LGBT Individuals, openly screaming profanities at them. The owner asked me to leave because they do not allow dogs. I replied these are service dogs, with vests and that is a violation of the ADA. He again said please go outside, I am going to lose my license from the city. I said, I am not, that is a violation of the ADA. I then said, You are welcome to call the police but I am not leaving until I am finished, you cant discriminate based on a disability. On the way out, I politely explained that I called the city and county of Denver health department and I asked them if service dogs can be refused service and they said absolutely not. I then said, you can't be fined as a restaurant if there is a service dog, is that correct. They said absolutely not because would be a violation of federal law. I said, I'm not trying to be rude, I like your restaurant and I know it is stressful to own a brick and mortar, however you can be sued for this and it happens every day. The owner repeatedly raised his voice belligerently. He said your dogs are not service dogs, they ate food off the ground, they cant do that, you have to leave and never come back, and I have a picture of it. I asked to see the picture because I don't believe him, because I was on the phone with the health department. I also, said the I never feed my service dogs human food because it breaks them. He then replied, I know the law. You are an A@@H-LE and I never want you back in this restaurant again because I will refuse service. He then said I can't refuse service based on race gender, creed or disability, but I can if you are an A@@H-LE. I am refusing future service because you are an A@@H-LE. He then proceeded to get the restaurant to cheer as I left. As a trans member of this community with a disability, I may be different and clearly have disabilities but that does not entitle him to scream, humiliate, and tell me to leave now or he would call the police and that you are your kind are not welcome back. Never once was I rude, rase my voice, or curse. This is just a pretense because the owner of this restaurant does not want anyone with a disability, is trans or has a service dog base on this experience. I simply would not leave and he lost his mind. read more

Muuuuust stop place if you're in Colorado or driving through. I was there a few months ago and came back for this review because I can't stop thinking about this BBQ. read more

Roaming Buffalo BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Shoutout to my friend Coy! What deliciousness found here! Denver has so many fine food establishments and dives and this one doesn't disappoint... it's delicious--messy, but so delicious you'll be caught licking days every off your wrists! As always, no judging. Dang. Good. BBQ. I'm a brisket girl and let me just say, we ate here 2 of our 4 days while in the area... Go. Stay. Eat. Devour. #TheRealDeal read more

I got a chance to try their two meat special; they were pretty much out of everything except brisket and ribs by 1:30pm. I went with a 2 meat plate with pork and bison ribs with a side of their Poblano mac and cheese. Place was pretty busy when we got there. Order came out fairly quickly. We ordered everything to go and there was a little mix up, ending up with two pig pile sandwiches instead of 1 plate and one sandwich. They fixed the error quickly, but it seemed to throw the line off making that error. Ribs were both just tender enough to take a bite and come clean off the bone. Bison had a mild flavor, not overly gamy, but enough to distinguish as Bison. Pork ribs may have been my favorite today. Dry rub is just a tad sweet and spicy bbq sauce had a nice heat. Just like the last time, meat doesn't have a heavy smoke flavor and everything from meats to sides had like a cumin overtone. For $15.75, you get 4 ribs (bison being a small additional charge for a signature meat), the side and cornbread....a little on the pricey end considering it's 4 ribs and a 1/4 pt side. The Pig Pile sandwich was $15 and came with their homemade chips; also a bit on the high side as far as price but you get a good size sandwich-my son was content! Overall, these guys put out consistently great bbq; just get there early! read more

Roaming Buffalo BBQ - Bison and pork ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Great lil spot. I got the 3 meat combo with brisket, venison sausage, and chicken wings. Good portions and nicely cooked, although the brisket could be a tiny bit less dry. Will be back soon. read more

Fantastic BBQ and they take careful attention to the creation of their sides...all of them! Pork and beans the best I've ever had. Period. Which is not the case for most BBQ restaurants in Colorado. They rank in my top three and did an outstanding job catering my business summer pool party! Exceptional! read more

I ordered to-go catering from Roaming Buffalo for my Husband's Bday for 13 people. Everyone LOVED the food and we were all blown away. My favorites were the chicken wings, bison ribs and Mac & Cheese. However, the clear crowd pleaser was the brisket by far. Everything we got was seriously incredible. Abby and Rachel were so great to work with, responded quickly and very helpful. I would highly recommend visiting the restaurant or using them for catering. The BBQ was outstanding. read more

The BBQ here is authentic and spot on. Real deal for sure. When they are done they are done. Sold out sign goes up. Only fresh true BBQ Available I will be back for sure and likely order some take out or cater a meal. The burnt end special was spectacular The Mac and cheese is heaven. Spiced with peppers yum read more

Roaming Buffalo BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Denver, Colorado

When it comes to Roaming Buffalo, it is true what they say "the best places are a hole in the wall". I was actually impressed with how well , you never what to expect your first time at a bbq place but Roaming's reviews lived up to their reputation. I ordered brisket, ribs, pork, mac n cheese and muffins for a group order and were absolutely delicious. I picked it up and then prepared 2 hours later for a dinner party and it was just as good than when it was cooked. The place may be small but it is mighty, whether you are in for one of their daily specials or picking up a large party order, this should be your top choice in Denver! read more

This was a catered event, so I can't imagine being there! Last night at Stranahan's our event was catered by Roaming Buffalo BBQ. It was for a large group, so food expectations are normally reduced. NOT HERE!!!! The ribs were meat falling off the bone amazing. Little pecan pies were a WINNER, love it. BUT the one items that was my food crack was the deviled eggs, SERIOUSLY. Those had a little slice of jalapeno and piece of bacon. It was special. Everything was amazing. I even spoke to Rachel, Owner, and she was kind and friendly...special starts at the top! Again, this was catered an amazing. I'll be finding a way there ASAP!!! Must eat at...a must for catering...a must for your taste buds! read more

Found this place through recommendations on a google search, and it definitely did not disappoint. I came with a friend on a Wednesday afternoon and there was no wait at all. We both ordered the three meat plate, the lamb shoulder, brisket (fat option), and the bison ribs. All were very good and definitely satisfied our meet cravings. My only thing is that I wish there was more meat on the plate...I'm a huge meat eater. Service was very good and friendly. The people behind the counter welcomed my friend and I once we walked in and told us about our options. There's seating on the inside and outside, so you're free to pick where ever there's an opening. Definitely would recommend this place to someone who is visiting Denver and looking to get their protein fix! read more

Visiting Colorado with friends but familiar with it through our past history. We were looking for a place to eat (starved beyond starved) when a friend came across the ROAMING BUFFALO BBQ..A small, homey, family type of business. First of all, service was great and pretty much immediately. They had a wide variety of dishes and desserts. Ordered the 3 meat (brisket/smoke turkey/pulled pork) meal with a side of a special Mac N cheese. It was awesome. The portions were gratuitous and unbelievably sizeable and more than enough for 2 (two).The meats were cooked to perfection...seasoned just right and tender enough to eat with just a fork ( fell apart ). Our friends meals were equally if not better than ours.The price is unbeatable...I would go back again in a heart beat. Best BBQ I've had in a long time and not to forget their delicious and great smelling desserts which the ladies partook in..big win 10 out 10. read more

Was in town from GA and saw this place had buffalo ribs and had to try them. We got the about a hour before close on Sunday. (Close at 3 on Sunday) They has sold out of almost everything!!! Didn't get a chance to get the buffalo ribs but did get some spare ribs that were amazing. Only side that were left were cold slaw and potato salad. Tried the potato salad think it had avocado in it but good. If you get a chance make sure to get the banana pudding. GET THERE EARLY!!!! THEY RUN NOT FAST!!! read more

Truly the best BBQ I've had in the country! My dad and I drove cross country, touring BBQ places that we chose based off recommendations/reviews and this was hands down the best (and we're comparing this to Kansas City BBQ, too). The service matched the quality of the food and was phenomenal as well. Very nice, welcoming staff that was über knowledgeable about all things BBQ. If you're looking for literally finger-licking good ribs, look no further. This kinda flavor should be criminal, but thank goodness it isn't. (And, we went on this tour in Sept. 2020 and we still talk about this place half a year later so you that should tell you just how delectable and wonderful this place is.) read more

Bison ribs had good flavor and texture but not much meat on the bones. Pork ribs were off. Most of the rib was pretty chewy. Flavor/spices used are kind of odd. Brisket was fairly good (somewhat gamey). I've had better but still pretty good. I've had brisket with better texture/flavor. Not a fan of their BBQ sauce. Too much chili powder. Enjoyed the peach upside down cake. Good flavor and moist. They were out of the banana pudding. Good coleslaw and mac and cheese. Corn grits were good. Their sides I thought were better than the meats. Down to earth workers. Good service. read more

I heard a lot about this restaurant so I finally tried it. I got the bison ribs - cooked very well. Some of the best brisket i've ever had in colorado. read more

If you're looking for a place to satisfy your inner carnivore, this is your place! The rack of bison ribs was off the hook! The flavor of the brisket was amazing. Great location, great atmosphere, and great tasting BBQ! You've got to try this place ASAP!! read more

I was so excited to finally try this BBQ spot because of the rave reviews it gets, but I was rather disappointed. The brisket was extremely dry and was tough to chew.. not the melt in your mouth beef brisket I was hoping for. The bison ribs were amazing, the smoky, charred meat was really flavorful. The Venison Sausage was good, but I was expecting the flavor to be much more than it was. Everything was served at room temp which was a little odd so that didn't make anything better. The sides (Mac & Cheese, Collard Greens) were solid choices, good flavor on both. Don't even bother to eat the biscuit, it was super dry and lacked any flavor. I paid around ~$30 for this food and the portion sizes were on the smaller side. This restaurant is a little overrated and over-priced- you can find much better BBQ elsewhere in Denver. read more

Roaming Buffalo BBQ - Beef Brisket, Bison Ribs, Venison Sausage - Barbeque Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Tip: Come early! When they say they run out around 2, they're not lying. You're not getting leftovers from the day before here, because there are none. Whatever you get will be moist and delicious! The brisket was especially tender and juicy especially paired with the spicy sauce. Don't forget to order the Carmel puffs. Light, crunchy and delicious and the perfect treat after a big meal! read more

Simply the best BBQ I've had in Colorado out of all the low & slow spots that I've tried. Bison ribs, lamb, cole slaw, and sauces were all excellent. Brisket was quite good too. Note: I grade brisket on what I've had in central TX, so for Denver it is top shelf too. Also, they didn't skimp on the portions either, so while it wasn't cheap, it was well worth it! TLDR summation- If you're craving BBQ, do yourself a favor and go here. read more

I dislike writing positive reviews of secret spots within a community; however, I do not think this place is a secret anymore. It can't be with all the positive reviews as well as the line I encounter every Saturday morning. Yes, every Saturday morning. I came here after my art class and am greeted with a line. I always order the brisket, sliced and lean. AMAZING. The sides are decent ... good enough to go with the meat, but not the main attraction (nor should they be at a BBQ place). Treat yourself, come early, and add a lemonade to your order. read more

Long overdue but this is the best BBQ in Denver. I have tried a couple dozen others (all highly ranked on yelp} and always just end up wishing I went here instead. As an ex executive chef I admire all the prep, love, consistency (everything is good and the same each time), and attention to detail w.r.t. their food. Awesome job, but I wish I could keep it a secret :) read more

I can always appreciate a good BBQ joint, as we all know that not all barbecue is created equal. This place is unique, in that I had my first order of Bison ribs. It was a great combo of that rich, Bison flavor with the smokiness you expect from well-prepared ribs. The beef brisket rocked! The andouille and corn grits were delightful! I also liked their bbq sauce. Two straight forward flavors, good combo of heat and sweet. The staff is very nice!! If this place isn't on the top of every Denver Barbecue list, then it should be! read more

Roaming Buffalo BBQ - Bison ribs, beef brisket, grits and beans. Mmm. - Barbeque Near Me - Denver, Colorado