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    Smokin' Dave's BBQ

    4.4 (420 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Not So Teeny Wahine
    Jaqueline S.

    Me and my parents did a day trip up to Estes Park recently and on the way home were so hungry. My parents had mentioned they like to eat BBQ here, so we stopped by the Denver location on the way home (but I do see that they have a location in Estes Park as well). While you are waiting (if you dine in), they bring you some home made potato chips that you can use to try the different sauces that they have! (Or just eat as a snack). But they had 4 different sauces to try and they were SO GOOD! We ordered the "Not so Teeny Wahine," which is a platter that comes with a half rack or ribs, half of a chicken, quarter pound of pulled pork, and quarter pound of beef brisket. It came with some corn bread, and we picked double beans and double green beans as our sides. It says it feeds 2-4 people, and between the 3 of us, we still had plenty to take home! This platter cost $48. Well worth it and tons of food. I wish I lived closer so I could go more often!

    medium sized rib platter with fries and mac and cheese
    Erica C.

    Solid bbq but I really only come here for the pork ribs that are fall off the bone and tender. Friends also liked the brisket. For comparison, I think this bbq is less dry than Gque's. In terms of sides, cornbread, mac and cheese, fries, and green beans are standard. Spiced apple was like a nice little dessert. Would not recommend the corn casserole bake. Staff are so friendly. Food comes out pretty quickly. Great vibes.

    Side of French Fries and Side of Hush Puppies
    John M.

    I got this to-go for a few friends before leaving for a night out at the bars, and honestly, it was perfect. The fries were great. The hush puppies were also great. And the sliders, great! Except one or two of the brisket ones had a lot of fat on them. I would have expected to get a few more hush puppies for $5... they tasted great! Maybe that's why I just wanted more. I've never eaten in here, but I've done take out a few times. Each time I go in, I'm greeted by a friendly staff member, and it makes me think that I should eat in one time, soon.

    Not So Teeny Wahine
    Robert N.

    All of the things you want in a great BBQ joint! It has that Smokey meat smell from the moment you open the door, and a classic wood shed themed interior that is clean and casual. The server was with us almost immediately to get our drink order and make suggestions on what was popular. We couldn't decide so we went with a platter that had most of the meats they offered. Every single food item on the platter was great! The Mac & Cheese as a side, cream corn, ribs and jalapeño cheddar sausage were the best, but genuinely even that was like picking a favorite child because I loved them all. The price was out of this world food! We ate until we couldn't anymore and still took a box full of food to go. This might be the best value I have had this year (2025) so far. TL:DR - Amazing BBQ at an amazing price!

    Christy N.

    The place is super clean and a great atmosphere. Very fun vibes. The service was super quick and the waiter was attentive. I was a bit surprised as the burnt ends came out super saucy and was quite on the spicy side. She was very accommodating and brought a sample of the brisket which was delicious and juicy. They had a few different bbq flavors to choose from. Their menu had a ton of options too!

    Rocky Mountain Mule
    Taylor T.

    Fall-off-the-bone delicious! Number 1 BBQ place in Denver and it lives up to the hype! We ordered the Not So Teeny Wahine (Half Rack of St. Louis Ribs, Half Chicken, Quarter Pound of Pulled Pork, Quarter Pound Beef Brisket) with sides: coleslaw, baked beans, okra, collard greens, & 3 cornbread. Sometimes if you go to a BBQ restaurant, the meat is great but the sides are lacking.. you won't find that here! Everything was seasoned well. The okra was a bit soft for my liking but still tasted good! We also got the Bubba-Que Wings - Seasoned Buffalo.. yummm! Not so hot but a great dry rub. Tori was our waitress and she was great! Don't forget to check out their specials for daily deals on their main website.

    James M.

    I had the catfish and burnt ends. Both had great flavor. Crisp hot catfish. Burnt ends were juicy, tender with a nice char on the outside. Fast friendly service. Clean with plenty of room and TVs to view sports.

    Clay T.

    Best barbacue I've had in Denver. Came in with low expectations and was pleasantly surprised. We were sat very quickly. Free chips to start with large waters. Special was the family platters so we went for it and got to try collard greens, beans, okra, coleslaw, pulled pork, brisket, chicken, ribs and biscuits. Everything was excellent and very flavorful even the coleslaw lol prices were reasonable for all of the food. Location is a little rougher on the outside right by the highway but inside was very nice and wont stop us from going back!

    $6 double margarita during happy hour
    lucas k.

    Best bbq in Denver. We had a couple hours to kill before flying back to ID after an anniversary skiing trip so we did a quick google search for bbq and beers. Not sure how long they smoke the meat but it's worth every second. We ordered some happy hour margaritas and shared a smokin' platter of Texas Beef Brisket and Carolina Pulled Pork with Mac and bbq beans. The food DID NOT DISAPPOINT. Next time I might come to Colorado for the BBQ and a side of skiing. PS. The Mike High beignets are out of this world. 10/10 recommend

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    Nikki N.

    The food is good. I especially like the Catfish and the Brisket. The Catfish is seasoned very well and the Brisket is moist & tender

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    Thank you so much! We hope to see you all again soon!

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    Thanks for the fantastic review! We hope to see you again soon!

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    Every time we go out to eat here. The food is always excellent. The service is excellent. What moore, could you ask for

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    Thank you, Karl! We hope to see you again soon!

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    Great BBQ . Love the 3 meat combo.Love the Brisket, Ribs, and Rotisserie Chicken. Beans are very good. A+++++ BBQ

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    Amazing fried catfish! Yummy green beans! Great barbecue, delicious burgers. Great service!

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    The food and service were amazing! My son was excited to take home a couple of jars of their BBQ sauce.

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    Ask the Community - Smokin' Dave's BBQ

    Is there any non jalapeno hush puppies available here? If so, how much does the hush puppies cost by themselves?

    Hi I'm Sorry I Really Did snot Notice If That Option Is Available On The Menu... But Next Time I'm In In There I Will Check It Out!

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    I am very torn about this review, especially considering all the other rave reviews…read more.. Love the ambiance and love the staff -- it's a really cool addition to the neighborhood. Cozy spot for some classy bites and cocktails. I think I probably got off on the wrong foot when I asked for sparkling water instead of flat and found out it was $7 per personal mini bottle (and they don't have club soda). My first time encountering that in Denver in the last 14 years... The cocktail concept is cool: pick a classic, slightly updated, or super creative version from 5 categories (martini, old fashioned, sour, spritz, highball). The spicy mango sour (with mezcal) was awesome -- although I expected egg white on a sour. The martinis were ok... a bit of a let-down in today's collection of Denver martinis at other local spots (think anchovy, sour cream and onion, holy trinity, and old bay). The food was also hit or miss. We loved the cauliflower/potato Bravas with the slightly spicy sauce, as well as the croquettes and their sauce. The tuna crudo was super bland, which is disappointing for $19.

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    Came here for a little happy hour drink on a Friday night. Love the vibe, lots of seating options…read morethat range from intimate to welcoming. A lot of drink options on the menu. I can't wait for the summer to utilize the patio. The drinks were good but I will say they are a little pricey for my taste. It seems in line with most Denver places but definitely keeps me from getting more than one.

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