Ambiance: The sweet fragrance of smoked bbq right when you walk in. Exposed wood and rustic decor. Food/Drink: Huge drinks, starting off strong with real freshly fried potato chips salted to perfection. I ordered the Single Meat for $18, comes with 2 sides- I chose 1/2 chicken, green beans, and sweet potato fries. Service: Greeted the servings we walked in and seated next to the window. From the time we sat down to received food was only 10 minutes Overall: casual and delicious spot to grab dinner or lunch with family or friends read more

Smokin' Dave's BBQ - Single meat (1/2 chicken) with 2 sides (green beans and sweet potato fries) - Barbeque Near Me - Denver, Colorado

From its rustic charm to its delicious, smoked BBQ and super friendly service, this place is A-freaking-mazing! A first-timer here, I'm so glad I didn't pass it by on my way home from Water World. Hush puppies are YUMMY! Sauces are outstanding. Meat is juicy, tender and smoked to perfection. Honestly, this was some of the best BBQ I've had in Denver! read more

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Best BBQ joint in Denver! Reasonably priced BBQ (which is rare) and always offering great food and quality service! Love the welcoming, casual, and authentic BBQ atmosphere along with everything else this place offers! I don't know if you can go wrong with how you order but my favorite is to get Dave's Smokin Platter which can come with one meat ($18), two meats ($22), or three meats ($26)! Any of these come with choice of two sides and cornbread. My go-to's are the brisket and pulled pork for the meats and fried okra, red beans and rice, or baked beans for the sides! If you are a first timer and want to try several meats- the Pitmaster sandwich ($16.25) is a great option as it comes with brisket, pulled pork, and jalapeño cheddar sausage! read more

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Needed a family restaurant for 8. Found Smokin' Dave's and what a great find it was! Everyone from the youngest (age 2) to oldest (65) came away completely satisfied. Many great meat options, plenty of sides to choose from and dessert choices as well. Everyone thought their order was great! Servings are generous. The wait service was excellent! And the value relative to prices is great! So glad we discovered this establishment - 100% positive it won't be the last time we dine there! read more

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! read more

Smokin' Dave's BBQ - Not So Teeny Wahine - Barbeque Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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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. read more

Smokin' Dave's BBQ - medium sized rib platter with fries and mac and cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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. read more

Smokin' Dave's BBQ - Side of French Fries and Side of Hush Puppies - Barbeque Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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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! read more

Smokin' Dave's BBQ - Not So Teeny Wahine - Barbeque Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Fantastic barbecue. The meats are smoked to perfection. The sauces are fantastic. I like mixing the spicy with the sweet original. Service is great!Fast, friendly customer service. It has a rustic setting with newspapers for menus. We love this place! read more

Smokin' Dave's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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! read more

Smokin' Dave's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Satisfied the bbq crazing I had. Menu is good with so many options. We went with a large party and our server didn't miss a beat. Bbq was very good! read more

Meh, food was okay Server was bad. Seemed to have an attitude. We had to ask several other staff members to get her for us. Cut us off well we were speaking. Had half our party wait 13 minutes for water. waited 20 mins to order. Restaurant was not even busy. Than got the check and it all made sense. Gratuity was included. All this does is encourage employees to not try to EARN a tip. Probably won't be coming back. Drove all the way from Aurora to try this restaurant. Very disappointed. read more

Smokin' Dave's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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. read more

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This was my first time at Smoking Dave's BBQ and my first time in Colorado, and I'm so glad I stopped here! The food was amazing and honestly exceeded my expectations. Everything was flavorful, fresh, and cooked perfectly. The service was great too--everyone was friendly and welcoming. I'd definitely recommend Smoking Dave's to anyone visiting the area. I'll definitely be back! read more

Smokin' Dave's BBQ - DAVES DOUBLE DOUBLE - Barbeque Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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. read more

Smokin' Dave's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Updating to say it's still a huge hit in our house and a usual go-to for lunch or dinner. Everything I felt a year ago is still true! Love the service and ambiance. The food is great too, sometimes a little inconsistent but more times than not we really love our overall experience. read more

Posted to Google already deserves to be shared here as well since I'm at it today... Smokin Dave's absolutely delivered last weekend. We ordered the Not So Teeny Wahine platter to share and added an okra appetizer, and everything that hit the table was legit. The meats were exactly what you want from a good barbecue joint: smoky, tender, and packed with flavor without drowning in sauce. You could tell the pit did the talking. The okra was a great starter too, crispy without being greasy and a perfect way to kick things off. Sides can make or break a BBQ place and Smokin Dave's nailed them. The mac and cheese was creamy and rich, the mashed potatoes were comforting and buttery, the collard greens had that slow-cooked depth you hope for, and the red beans and rice brought a little Southern soul to the table. Overall, just a really solid barbecue experience. Great flavors, generous portions, and the kind of meal that makes you want to come back and try the rest of the menu. read more

Came in for lunch on Saturday .. such a chill , clean and friendly place .. we can't wait to come back. Their Daves platters are so good ! Their brisket is so tender and the ribs are fall off the bone. The meat has great flavor. The staff was very friendly :-) read more

This place is amazing and deserves your business. I tried a bunch of things today because we got the "Big Kahuna Belly Buster." The brisket was excellent, tender and flavorful. The chicken was perfectly cooked and delicious. The pulled pork was great with their bbq sauce. The ribs were exceptional. My husband adores their jalapeno cheddar sausage, but it's not my thing. For sides, the potato fries, sweet potato fries, potato salad, corn bake and corn bread were all delicious. read more

Good food, Great Atmosphere! This is our place for bbq. We had brisket and ribs with green beans, Mac-n-cheese; and fudge brownie for dessert. We've had the "Not So Teeny Wahine $50" to feed 3 adults and we have plenty. read more

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! read more

Smokin' Dave's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Went today to try their $0.99 wings special on Mondays. When they say jumbo wings, they mean it. These were the biggest wings I have ever seen and the best wings I have ever eaten. The Cajun rub is good, but the buffalo is where it is at. I had 5 Cajun and 45 buffalo wings, and a sweet tea. The Cajun rub hides the smoke flavor of the wings, but the buffalo lets the smoke flavor shine. And they provide ranch or blue cheese for free with your wings. I cannot speak for the ranch, but the blue cheese is thick and chunky and perfect for wing dipping. The staff were all super friendly, answering all of my questions and providing me with a large cup of their blackberry BBQ sauce to sample. That blackberry BBQ sauce should be available for purchase, as it is amazing. They also kept my sweet tea refilled. I really appreciate having a very large glass of sweet tea; most places use very small glasses. The restrooms were clean without any annoying smells. The only negative I would say is the comfort of the chairs, hard wooden chairs. I will definitely be returning for more outstanding food and friendly service. read more

Celebrated our adult daughter's birthday on April 26th. Received great service and great food......No complaints. This establishment is one our group of 6 friends likes to go every so often for good barbecue. We three girls like the ribs & half chicken....Guys like the steak. We'll be back soon! Keep up the good work!!! read more

Hannah was our server and had great recommendations. Got the Man-Handler with the hush puppies and my Dad got the pulled pork sandwich. We both left with full bellies, a smile on our face, and will 100% be back. What a fun spot with fantastic food. read more

The BAR BQ RIBS WERE so good fell off the bone. We Will return for More very soon, recommend them to everyone we know. Services Was fast and friendly. We göt take out. read more

Went in and I had to wave the hostess down from behind the bar because she was just dinking around. I'm waiting at my table for my server to show up, doesn't ask me if I want anything to drink or if I'm ready to order she just drops off chips on the fly. I wait there for another five minutes and then she never came back so I got up and I left. If you're the server be attentive, if you are a hostess be behind the hostess counter, and not dinking around behind the bar. This is your job. I've never eaten there before and I've never will. It's ridiculous to have to wave the hostess down just to be seated and then never have your server even look you in the eye or ask if you're ready. Terrible customer service, and can't tell you if the food is any good or not. Just be prepared to not be treated as a priority when you walk in. read more

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 read more

Smokin' Dave's BBQ - $6 double margarita during happy hour - Barbeque Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Several obnoxious, drunk patrons in the bar area were loudly discussing inappropriate topics without regard for how they might offend others. This included shouting across us as we ate, using frequent vile profanity, discussing drug use, and using sexually explicit language. This even included one member of the restaurant staff who was drinking at the bar after the shift. These were low-character, low-class individuals who frequented this establishment. No, thanks for me ever returning. read more

Stopped in here for dinner with the wife and very happy we did because Smokin Dave's makes some pretty good BBQ. I am very picky when it comes to BBQ and feel that Texas has the best, but since I'm not in Texas right now, I'll be coming here in lieu. I ordered the single meat combo with brisket, green beans and homemade chili. This combo also comes with a cornbread muffin! The brisket was perfect as well as the chili, but the green beans were just a tad bit salty. Our server was pretty awesome too! Overall, it wasn't Texas BBQ, but pretty damn good! Two thumbs and one big toe waaaay up for Smokin Dave's. Happy eating, my foodies! read more

Smokin' Dave's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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

Smokin' Dave's BBQ - Philly sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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If you like BBQ sandwiches, platters, or ribs turned out in a rustic setting with a full bar and a down-home vibe, this is your place. I got St Louis Pork Ribs, Texas Beef Brisket, Cornbread, Natural Cut Potato Fries, Spiced Apples, a Sweet Tea, and a Bread Pudding a la mode. All of it was fantastic and the sweet tea was perfectly sweet. The desserts are big enough for 2 to share so be aware before over ordering! The service was also great and we were in and out quickly. Highly recommend this place if you like good tea, southern desserts, and barbecue. read more

Smokin' Dave's BBQ - St Louis Pork Ribs, Texas Beef Brisket, Cornbread, Natural Cut Potato Fries, Spiced Apples, and Sweet Tea - Barbeque Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Service was great, as were the prices. Got brisket and ribs combo. Ribs were saucier than I like, but good. The brisket, on the other hand, was dry and tough. Had to use my steak knife to cut it and a lot of jaw work to chew it. Sides of Mac and cheese and collards were both good. I'd revisit if in the area, but would try the pulled pork next time. read more

This BBQ was so good. The service was great and quick as well. They had 4 different sauces to try at the table and all were delicious. Great price and overall great meal. read more

Smokin' Dave's BBQ - Ma's Macaroni & Cheese, Carolina Pulled Pork, Sweet Potato Fries, Cornbread, St. Louis Pork Ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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The restaurant was nice and clean. The food was a large portion size. They had 4 different bbq sauces on the table for you to try with your food. The cornbread was the best tasting item! The chicken was cooked perfectly, but the bison was kinda like jerky. So next time I am going to try the St. Louis Ribs. Service was very fast after ordering. read more

Smokin' Dave's BBQ - Two meat combo Half Chicken Bison Ribs Mac & Cheese Jalapeño Hush Puppies Cornbread - Barbeque Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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

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

Gosh, this has become our favorite place for some good drinks, great food and even better service. Rarely you can get a pint of beer for under $7, especially when we talk about craft brew. At Smokin' Dave's.. if you hit them up between 3-6PM, you can get a 22oz for about $5 during their happy hour. This has become our go to Happy Hour spot if we didn't want to go far away from the house and/or if we're stopping by our favorite thrift store. Nothing like having a bev before shopping but at least the pricing at the thrift store... you can't get too crazy anyway. :) Joe the bartender has consistently took care of us every time we swing by, I forgot her name but the hostess lady with the Teva shoes is always amazing and friendly too. Not to mention the gentleman that brings us our chips... everyone just great and always made us feel welcome. They have AYCE rib Wednesdays if you're in the mood for ribs. We always love to share a Wahine platter when we go, the potato skins are amazing... you can't go wrong with anything on the menu, all the sides are delicious as well. I'm so glad they decided to open up this location a few years ago outside of Estes Park, and truly, you're supporting local by eating here. Amazing local BBQ! read more

Smokin' Dave's BBQ - Wahine platter - Barbeque Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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This place has a big parking lot so stress free getting parked. We went on a Sunday evening and it wasn't too busy. We ordered sweet teas and I got the one meat dinner that comes with 2 sides and cornbread. I got the pork ribs and Mac & cheese and smashed potatoes. The 4 different options of BBQ sauce are already on the table to try - tangy, spicy, Carolina mustard, and sweet. The ribs were great. Meat fell off the bone and it already had a good glaze. It was perfectly cooked and I used the Carolina mustard. The sides were also very tasty! It was plenty of food for me - I ended up taking half of it to-go. Our waitress was super friendly but so were many of the other employees (runners, other waitresses, hostesses). Seemed as they definitely worked well together to not have customers wait too long. read more

Smokin' Dave's BBQ - Rib Dinner - Barbeque Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Wow! This place is delicious! I went one time before and I wasn't so impressed but I decided to give them a 2nd chance and they completely redeemed themselves. Ambiance is relaxing. Nice staff. Clean restaurant with great service. EVERYTHING we got was delicious and all that food for $70 is such a steal (it fed 4 of us that night). Don't miss out on getting the cornbread--we got several mini orders because it was so delicious! read more

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