Breen staying in Lyons the past few months for work. This is the best meal in town. The food is consistently good. Very friendly staff. Always a laid back atmosphere. read more

Wife and I saw Smokin Daves on the way to Estes Park, looked like a worthy stop. On way back we had plenty of time to explore Lyons. After browsing a local art gallery, we knew Daves would be the next stop. Just seeing the smoker and logs outside and the lovely wood scent got our attention. Was a lazy Sunday afternoon; we easily sat at the bar, needed a nosh and brew. We chose the sliders and a side bowl of bbq beans. The sliders (2 pulled pork, 2 brisket and side slaw) were pure smoky heaven. Brisket and pork perfectly moist and the BEANS ... impressive!! had a delicious amount of meat scraps "schnibbles"..technical term.. and a nice coating of I believe sweet sauce. Wash that down with some local "banquet beer" and it was a great sendoff to CO high country...GO THERE read more

I've lived in Lyons for many decades and the last three visits are my last. I only really went because they are close by, but sometimes over priced BBQ isn't worth the convenience. Georgia boys is so much better anyway. The worst thing is how poorly the food is prepared.A few times my pork ribs were 2/3's cooked .I tried the buffalo ribs and one was jerky and the other was pure fat. My last couple of visits it was really clear this place is run by crazy MAGA people. I'm done for good and intend on spreading the word. read more

First I want to say the service was great but everything else was horrible. I ordered the potato skins and once me and my boyfriend finished then we realized there were little pieces of plastic on our plates and tray they came in. It is very likely we ate some which is not ok. But we had already ordered our main meal so we thought we would just stick it out. We should not have, when I bit into the cornbread muffin there was a weird cooked egg white consistency chunk in it, I don't think that it was supposed to be there. The pulled pork was super dry, the brisket was not good either. Mac and cheese and baked beans were good though. I don't usually write reviews if a place was not good but in this case I feel it was needed so that this can be fixed and improved for the future the business. read more

Need to refuel after a long hike in beautiful Lyons? This is definitely the place to go! Such a cool atmosphere and excellent service. I believe our waitress name was May and she was an absolute delight! Oh yeah and the food.. SOOO GOOD! We got an array of what they had on the menu and every plate was delicious! Definitely would recommend coming here! read more

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Wow. What a great and unexpected find on a recent motorcycle ride in the Rockies. As a Texan, it's always risky going to BBQ places but this one had a quiet confidence about it that I liked. And it was worth the risk. Amazing 3 meat sandwich that I wish I could get at home. I would make this a destination stop if I lived in the area. read more

Smokin' Dave's BBQ & Brew - Barbeque Near Me - Lyons, Colorado

Smokin' Dave's BBQ was fantastic! What I loved most was the variety of food, not just your basic BBQ fare but a wide range of all sorts. Our service was exceptional, a perfect meal to a lovely quiet afternoon with family. I know they have more than one location but I would not be opposed to driving the hour+ trip to go to the Lyons location! read more

Smokin' Dave's BBQ & Brew - Texas Blue sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Lyons, Colorado

We definitely didn't pick the best table since it was hot outside and there were some flies, but that's just part of sitting outdoors. We came with a group of 10, and unfortunately, the service was very slow. It took about 45 minutes before our order was even taken, and once the food started coming out, it was staggered--half the table was served, and the other half waited another 10 minutes. By the time the food arrived, I was already pretty hangry, which didn't help the experience. I ordered the Carolina Pulled Pork with a side of mac and cheese. The pork was good, but the mac and cheese came out cold. My boyfriend's chicken sandwich was also cold, and his fries tasted like they'd been sitting for a while. Overall, the food and service didn't live up to expectations, which was disappointing given how excited we were to try it. read more

catfish is not from the South in the USA. Thinks he can get away with the "south" because it's from South Asia............BS. Service nice but not impressed with the deception of "southern" catfish. read more

Okay BBQ for lunch. Two of us ordering a Pit Boss BBQ Salad and a Dave's Single Platter-Chicken. The salad with salmon was great with plenty of greens, bacon, tomatoes, & shredded cheese and ample smoked salmon. The chicken looked good, but it need more time on spit. Use to having the meat falling off the bone, whereas the meat was rubbery and needed more time to cook. The onions rings were as good as they get. Inside of the building was interesting layout with the large bar in the center and plenty of room for diners. Outdoor patio was available. Service by Rhianna was friendly and excellent read more

3.5-4 stars - this place does the trick if you're looking for fast, casual bbq with hefty portions for a good price. The interior is casual and the smoky smells wafting from the kitchen instantly draw you in. We ordered the onion rings to start that were HUGE and they also came out in record time after we ordered which was a little alarming. Are they not made fresh? Anyway, they had a nice crunch but the breading was pretty heavy and the onions slid right out. The bbq ranch it came with was pretty good. My husband got the heart attack and he enjoyed the pulled pork and the gravy although the biscuits were quite dense. He really liked the meal, but the fries didn't taste very fresh, not crispy and a little mushy so we didn't eat much of that. The corn bread is ok. It crumbles when you put butter on it but the flavor is decent. I ordered the 2 meat platter with pork ribs and pulled pork. I love ribs and any chance I can get to order them I will. I was first taken with how big a portion it was. The meat was good, but definitely not the fall off the bone smoky meat I was hoping for. They reminded me of ribs from your classic bbq chain restaurant. Again, not bad and will do the trick but I've certainly had better. Same with the pulled pork. It was a bit dried out with not a ton of flavor so I had to dress it quite a bit in sauce. The sauces were all alright. I preferred the spicy bbq. The potato salad was really good. It was the perfect temp and very flavorful. The sweet potato fries were good too. Overall, we enjoyed our quick & casual dinner and would return. read more

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Pleasant staff. Reasonably priced. Food was excellent. $8 for a 22 ounce local IPA (coffee stout) and $3 for a 22 ounce PBR. Couldn't finish the burgers and sweet potato fries (plate was overflowing). Loved the onion ring appetizer too. Live music was just setting up as we left. Great rustic vibe and clean bathrooms sans graffiti even!! Will definitely go back read more

Smokin' Dave's BBQ & Brew - Burger and sweet potato fries - Barbeque Near Me - Lyons, Colorado

My wife and I had the opportunity to visit Rocky Mountain National Park, and we stopped by a restaurant on our way. Upon entering, we were immediately seated as the restaurant wasn't very busy. Our waitress arrived shortly after we were seated. Since we weren't very hungry, we decided to split our order and take a plate back to the hotel for later. We chose the southern fried catfish with mashed potatoes and okra. We enjoyed the catfish, which was lightly breaded and had great flavor--definitely a recommended dish. However, the mashed potatoes were quite bland. They seemed to be made from scratch with red potatoes, but neither of us was particularly fond of them. The okra appeared to be the standard store-bought variety. For takeout, we ordered a Triple Meat Plate that included pulled pork, brisket, and ribs. We ate this a few hours later. The BBQ was decent; there wasn't anything negative to mention. All three meats were cooked correctly, which is essential. The flavor was okay, but nothing really stood out. We both really appreciated the small-town vibe of the restaurant and would recommend it to others. read more

Delicious chicken and brisket. The collards and slaw were wonderful too. Our server, Sonia, was extremely helpful. She made sure we were thoroughly take care of. read more

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Was craving BBQ so headed to Smokin Dave's while on our road trip. There's a large patio with picnic tables and plenty of room inside. There are 4 sauces on the table and I loved mixing the sweet original and the spicy and absolutely dousing my pulled pork sandwich. If you like pickles on your sandwich ask for extra. The cornbread and bbq baked beans were stellar. Each dish comes with a side and if you choose the mixer (2 meats) you get 2 sides. The mac n cheese was also good but dipping the jalapeño hushpuppies into the cheesy Mac really took them to another level. It was not the best brisket I've ever had but the sauces were good. Really solid option if traveling through Lyons! read more

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Cute little spot in Lyons. Mondays is wing day. $5 wings. Couldn't beat that! Got the sweet chili, barbecue, and hot wings. Very good! Was really hoping for the wings to taste like they were smoked though. Definitely tasted deep fried. Excellent though. read more

Smokin' Dave's BBQ & Brew - Wings - Barbeque Near Me - Lyons, Colorado

Came here for lunch over the holiday weekend. It being a holiday, we knew it was going to be busy and were prepared to wait. The gal at the hostess stand told me 30minutes and added my name to the waitlist. She said we could hangout in the front lot and she would call my name when our table was ready. 50 minutes went by so, I went inside to check on our status also noticing a handful of new groups/guests were walking in and not coming out (soon to find out that they were being seated). There was a different gal at the front so, I asked her if our table was going to be ready soon, not waiting a second before she asked me how many and sat us immediately (the waitlist was not visible/no longer existed)-- we were all rather annoyed. Once we sat it took a bit for a waitress to come over (a few more tables were sat after us, had immediate service and were brought waters). Once our server came over she took our drink & food order. We waited a bit for a our drinks and the food was on the quicker side. We ordered Wings (ranch and wings were a table favorite), fried pickles (pretty good/heavy breading), bison ribs (great flavor), Texas brisket (VERY DRY), nachos with brisket (very heavy on the cheese super light on the rest of the toppings), potato salad (very tasty), sautéed green beans (no flavor & arrive with bacon which was requested without) and two side salads (that were never delivered). Service not good and food ok-- service really ruined this experience. read more

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Best BBQ i've ever had in my life. Service was quick for take out and hostess was nice and talkative. Seriously unmatchable bbq, will be going to again and recommend for everyone. read more

Very tasty food, ribs were very tender and with Dave's original and tangy BBQ sauce. The bBQ baked beans were to die for, along with the side of coleslaw and Texas jalapeño sausage. If you have some additional space try their apple cobbler with ice cream and caramel. Service was super and May made us feel like we were home. Very cozy place and U recommend it if you want to have a nice meal after the long winding roads from the Rocky Mountains National Park. read more

Smokin' Dave's BBQ & Brew - Very tasty St. Louis BBQ Ribs, Texas jalapeño sausage, coleslaw and corn casserole with a nice pice of corn bread. - Barbeque Near Me - Lyons, Colorado

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They have pretty good food. I have had issues in the past with the menu not listing mushrooms as a salad ingredient and wait staff telling me to pick them out instead of providing a new salad. However the issue was resolved after I explained how allergic I am. read more

We came here after doing some hikes at Rocky Mountain National Park and were super hungry so we got the Dave's Triple with the Texas Beef Brisket, Texas BBQ Sausage, and the Smokin' Bison Ribs (extra $10). The brisket and sausage were good, but the bison ribs were a bit disappointing since it was mostly just bone and barely any meat. read more

Smokin' Dave's BBQ & Brew - Barbeque Near Me - Lyons, Colorado

I cannot believe I haven't rated Smokin' Dave's yet!! I first found them on yelp like a decade ago when I worked for a non-profit and needed to find a restaurant in Lyons for a bunch of kids. I called and told the restaurant what we needed, and our budget, and if I recall correctly they comped the whole thing. The kids loved it and I've been a loyal Dave's fan ever since. I came up most recently during COVID, and they have a nice pickup/takeout window, but the patio is also open and available for socially distant dining. As always, the food was amazing! I got the pulled pork with mac n cheese and collard greens, and it comes with corn bread. My mom got the ribs and they were also amazing. I just feel like you can't go wrong here! read more

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The food was good. That's about all I can say. After we placed our order, the beer came out, then the food. We had to ask twice to get other drinks. Three out of the five meals came out without the requested sides. There were so many wasps we had to leave because they were in our food. The server was nice but the actual service wasn't good. The fact that food came out 30 minutes before waters and soda was poor service. The food was decent. If you visit, sit inside as they don't do anything to address the wasps. And don't expect good serve ice. read more

Smokin' Dave's BBQ & Brew - Good food but we had to leave because the wasps were so overwhelming and ended up in our food. - Barbeque Near Me - Lyons, Colorado

My mouth is watering still thinking about this place. The pulled pork was perfectly cooked and easily pulled apart. Mac and cheese was tasty with crumbled panko on top. The potato salad was also yummy. The cornbread was cold and honestly a little flavorless but the quality of meat more than made up for it. Service was attentive. Honestly so good that I am going to go to the location closer to where I live very soon. read more

Smokin' Dave's BBQ & Brew - Pulled Pork platter with Mac & Cheese and Potato Salad - Barbeque Near Me - Lyons, Colorado

When we went in for an early dinner, the restaurant was fairly quiet. There was a musician with a guitar playing a "Horse with No Name" while we were there. We asked our waiter if the fries were cooked with the onion rings, and he gave us some super thoughtful answers about food allergies and came back to let us know when one of his earlier suggestions was not as safe as he thought. The bison ribs with the blueberry sauce were good. Everyone had leftovers to bring home. read more

We stopped at this restaurant on our way to the Rockies. We had our dog with us and were able to snag a table on the outside patio. It was decently warm the day that we came and the patio has limited shade! They had maybe 3 long picnic table under the awning of an adjacent building and 3 tables that were without any shade. The inside has adequate seating and a long bar area. When we were seating, it took close to 15 mins for us to get waters or even greeted. We let the hostess know that we were ready to order and shortly after the hostess came by. I had read prior to coming that they were kind of slow and the waitress confirmed this when she mentioned that they were short staffed. We placed our order and luckily, that came out quickly. We ordered the Not So Teeny Wahine. For 3 people in my group, this was the perfect amount of food for us. The sides were fantastic. Highly recommend getting the Mac and cheese! So delicious. Jalapeño hush puppies were tasty too, moist on the inside and not too spicy. Cornbread was cooked perfectly as well. All the meats were good but the brisket was a bit dry. They do have 4 different types of sauces available on the table. Overall, it was a pretty good experience and I would eat here again. read more

Smokin' Dave's BBQ & Brew - Not So Teeny Wahine - Barbeque Near Me - Lyons, Colorado

Amazing food but let me warn you - you're going to eat way more than you should!! The brisket is just how it should be, and the fried sides are awesome! I would recommend the Texas Blue Brisket Sandwich - I would drive up to Lyons just for that!!! read more

Waitress and hostess was very friendly loved the bison bbq ribs the baked beans took me back to heaven loved the food and service... this can compete with Tx BBQ level read more

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While visiting CO, I decided to find a place to eat and stumbled upon Dave's and I was not disappointed. They had an amazing brisket sandwich and the server (Ricky) recommended it, along with an amazing New England IPA that was on tap. Great service, food and prices. I will return. read more

If it wasn't for our amazing server, I would have given it one star. The bbq was dried out. The Mac and cheese my younger one got was cold. The server brought out 2 fresh sides but it wasn't the kid's entree size that comes with the kids meal. The other people in my party ended up needing to leave because it took an hour for catfish nuggets and the pulled pork potato skins. My older one got the chicken fried steak and it was over cooked plus had a huge gristle vein running through it. I have been to the one in Estes and had a great experience but this one left a bad taste in my mouth. It's a shame too because I expect better than what we got. I waited tables for years so I know it wasn't the server's fault. read more

After hiking, this place just hits the spot. Plenty of parking available and as for seating, they have a patio and plenty of tables inside and out. Tables are properly spaced and booths are occupied every other. Service was great; everyone was friendly and of course following COVID-19 guidelines. My friends and I ended up sharing a family platter, Not So Teeny Wahine. After ordering, the platter came out within minutes! It included a half rack of pork ribs, 1/2 chicken, 1/4 lb brisket, 1/4 pork, 4 small sides, & 3 pieces of cornbread. Everything was delicious and we were all (4 of us) pretty filled up after. My favorite had to be the brisket and the cornbread, with the bits of butter inside of it! read more

Smokin' Dave's BBQ & Brew - Not So Teeny Wahine - Barbeque Near Me - Lyons, Colorado

Doesn't smell like smoke, doesn't taste ANYTHING like smoke - nothing to write home about. I don't think they are barbecuing anything. Great prices, though. Soggy fries. Nothing was hot on my plate. read more

I'd give 3 1/2 if I could. The brisket is good. Although there is a lot of fat in my wrap. The slaw is good. The sweet potatoe and regular fries are Luke warm at best. The pineapple cider is good. Hubby's brisket sandwich is looking good. Piled high. read more

Smokin' Dave's BBQ & Brew - Brisket wrap - Barbeque Near Me - Lyons, Colorado

This place was a solid 4 stars for me. As soon as you enter you feel a southern vibe. I am saying that because I lived in South Carolina for 3 years and that's what this reminded me of. Good BBQ and the Southern hospitality... not saying this is a Southern restaurant. COVID: The staff was wearing masks, and skipping a table between guests. Everyone was at a very safe distance and we felt very comfortable. FOOD: Ordered the Dave's Double and the two meats we picked were the Texas Sausage and the Buffalo ribs. That's the best sausage I have had... it was gone within a minute or two. The Buffalo ribs were good but felt like the meat was a bit drier and didn't have the falling off the bone kind of tenderness to it.... maybe that's just how Buffalo ribs are. The sauce on it was perfect though. I removed a star for the sides: 1) corn bread that was cold( but extremely delicious) ... the butter chunks inside the bread, when you split it, was hard and visible. 2) the baked beans ... they were TOO sweet! Almost felt like dessert. Because of which we skipped dessert since we got out sugar fill. We are definitely going back because this place is a gem and there aren't many good BBQ places in Colorado. read more

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After a Saturday hike, I decided to give Smoking Dave BBQ a try. Opted for Dave's triple Texas beef brisket, Texas jalapeño sausage, and the smoking Bison ribs. The clear standout was the Bison ribs - fantastic sauce, tender meat, and plenty of it. The sausage was good, as expected, and the brisket was solid, though I can't quite pinpoint what's missing in the taste. Sides were a hit - coleslaw with the perfect creaminess, jalapeño hush puppies could use a tad more kick, and the cornbread was just right. The server was helpful, and the ambiance nailed that BBQ joint feel. Despite missing the lunch rush, I'd recommend this spot and plan to return. To me this is a 4.5 rating read more

Smokin' Dave's BBQ & Brew - Daves Triple - Barbeque Near Me - Lyons, Colorado

I was pleasantly surprised with seeing that the menu had GF, DF, and V next to a lot of the menu items!! So being a person with a dairy and gluten allergy it was very nice to know that this restaurant has plenty of options for me to choose from! The service is quick and friendly which is also very helpful. I highly recommend taking your family to eat here! read more

Great bbq and great brews. The sauces are on point and the beers are big. Not expensive. Got pulled pork, hush puppies and fries. All amazing. Can't wait to try more. read more

I had a cheeseburger, which the chef cooked to perfection...(hopping rare and warm). Those little hush puppies are made with Jalepeno batter and are to die for! My blood orange wheat brew was delicious! Really worth coming to Lyons to eat this food! read more

We had such a great experience at Smokin Dave's in Lyons. We tried to visit the location in Estes after a hike in RMNP but unfortunately the staff was quite rude and the wait was long so we headed for Lyons instead. This location has so much character, from the outdoor patio to the newspaper menus. The staff was very friendly and the FOOD. WOW. It was really tough to choose what to order.... we had (2) BBQ Salads, one heart attack meal, a pulled brisket sandwich, and the bread pudding. I almost didn't want to post a yelp review so I could help keep this as my own little secret, but honestly, it was too good not to share. Safe to say, I will find any excuse to be back soon. read more

Smokin' Dave's BBQ & Brew - Entrance - Barbeque Near Me - Lyons, Colorado

Had lunch today of the brisk t philly. It was excellent made and the brisket was perfectly seasoned no sauce needed either. The smoked old fashion was excellent as well. read more

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