Best BBQ in all the Denver area and overall surrounding area. Truly smoked, prepared right, and different sauces to enjoy dipping in as I am not one to ruin my meat by smothering it. True smoked meat shouldn't be wet and should taste as natural as possible outside of whatever dry rub blesses the outside. Happily come back all the time and recommend to everyone I know that enjoys BBQ that's closer to Oklahoma/Texas taste/prep. Love the atmosphere, rich in history, service is always on point in making sure I am pleased before/ordering and when I get my food. Keep up the great work yall, I am happy to have a BBQ place to enjoy. Also bad-A for them to allow clientele to actually see their smokers/smoked meat. Doesn't leave me guessing what theyre really doing with their meats! read more

Like some others, I'm scratching my head wondering how this place has the high rating it does. The staff was really friendly, I wish the food was as good. Got the pulled pork and brisket - the classics judged in every BBQ competition. Everything was overdone, bland, and dry. No smoke. No bark on the brisket. And the brisket was cut so thin you could fold it over four times on half a fork. The mac and cheese was mid/meh. It was all very disappointing. There are many BBQ places in Denver, I'd pass on this one and look elsewhere. read more

Smokin' Yards BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Denver, Colorado

When you walk in, there is a place to order all of your barbecue with a nice big sign with the menu. I love any place that serves fried okra. They also have diet Dr Pepper, which is another gold star in my book. I decided to try something different and got a sloppy Joe. My friend with me got a chop brisket sandwich. I got a basket of onion rings. He got Mac and cheese for a side. We both really enjoyed the brisket. It was nice and tender, but they were both chopped brisket sandwiches the sloppy Joe's. I could've been a little more sloppy for $12 but it was very tasty. The basket of onion rings was an apple amount of onion rings I did like that the onion stayed inside the ring when you bid into it and the batter did not fall apart. They were golden crispy and beautiful. The mac & cheese was just good old-fashioned mac & cheese. We added a little barbecue sauce for a kick in. It made it just a little nicer. There are so many things that I want to try here. I will absolutely return. The decor is delightful. And the people even ask before they take your plate from the table, which is unusual in Denver. I really liked it. It's a good casual spot. read more

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They say meat cooks a little different at a higher elevation. I'm not sure it's true, but whatever Smokin' Yards is doing they're really good at it. I ordered the Smoked Prime Rib open faced sandwich special because I had to. I mean - I HAD TO. The end cut (order taker's suggestion) made me smile. I tested some of the sauces - not bad - however I liked the horseradish and au jus for dipping. The cream corn side dish was a-ok. A note - the room a decent sized, but made in an old warehouse. It can get loud, especially at peak times. read more

Smokin' Yards BBQ - The Smoked Prime Rib open face sandwich. - Barbeque Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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After coming here for years I'm happy to say the food still tastes amazing and the staff is very friendly! Both of the locations are great but the Denver one is my favorite. With a huge parking lot bring the whole family! (They do have online ordering system and it works pretty well) After trying almost the whole menu I do highly recommend sloppy Joe's and the baby back ribs. The Mac and cheese is pretty solid on flavor and the fries have a bit of Cajun seasoning on them. Pro tip as for the sauce that they have in the back that's not on every table. They got a pretty cute outdoor patio area and plenty of rustic Colorado mountain theme ambiance inside. read more

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I went here awhile ago and ordered about $45 worth of food to go. It was early evening around 4ish and they were getting busy. I got my food took it home and opened it, it was the wrong order but I was so hungry and excited I didn't care and ate it anyways. It was horribly dry. I did get a side of sauce which was just really tangy. I thought well the order was wrong so let me try again. This time I called and ordered over the phone I picked it up checked it before going home and it was the right order! I was so excited. I got home and we started eating the meat again was so dry and not much flavor besides smoke. Maybe it's my personal opinion but I don't think truly good bbq needs to be smothered in sauce to taste decent. I was looking forward to living near this place but it wasn't worth it in my opinion. Wishing them the best though and glad they seem busy. read more

Again. Very dry and sad. Thin cut brisket potato salad was good, but the meat is had lacked love and care

I'm not saying Smokin' Yards has GREAT BBQ, but I am saying that it has some of the best smoked wings in Denver. If you rated Smokin' Yards solely on the friendly service and smoked chicken wings, it'd be amazing. If you rate it on the BBQ itself, it's like a 3,5 star place. I know it seems crazy to go to a BBQ place and not get the typical BBQ favorites, but I'm telling you, get the smoked wings. They are some of my favorite wings in the entire Denver Metro area. They're an oddly good value too, especially when compared to other BBQ spots. They've got plenty of seating options, and I've always felt welcomed there by the staff. But this place is all about the wings! read more

I was super surprised in all the best ways with this restaurant. Don't let the parking lot scare you away. It seems almost deserted and in the middle of nowhere. But walking inside the vibe immediately changed. It was lively, good patio, super friendly, and great service! I got the pulled pork and potato salad and it was super filling. The potato salad was flavorful and the pulled pork was tender and the right amount of juiciness. You order at the counter and service is great. A couple different bbq sauces to choose from as well. Will definitely Be back to try more off the menu. read more

Smokin' Yards BBQ - Pulled Pork Sandwich and Potato Salad - Barbeque Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I tried the restarted happy hour items. It's been at least 5 years. Flavor, price and menu all excellent. I will be back to try their Thursday smoked corned beef special. Their smoked wings were perfect. read more

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My favorite meat was the pulled pork. It was soft, tender, and so easy to eat. The sides tasted perfect, the Mac and cheese was cheesy and not watered down. The creamed corn was sweet and refreshing. The fried okra was perfect replacement for friend pickles. There was a line out the door when we came around noon on a Wednesday. There's plenty of seats available and they serve alcohol! Plenty of parking in the plaza. It's clean inside and a bit crammed, but it works well with enough space for everyone. read more

Smokin' Yards BBQ - 4 meats + 3 sides combo - Barbeque Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Ambiance: Nice country style BBQ restaurant with a bar inside. Service: ordering desk with friendly service and very fast as well Food: the food was what you expect. The fried okra was delicious with a good batter and perfect fry. Standout was the ribs from the 3 meats (we got baby back ribs). The sauces were tangy and sweet perfectly matching the meats. read more

Smokin' Yards BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Amazing BBQ beef. It reminded me of some of the excellent barbecue meats restaurants that can be found in Austin, Texas. Portions were very generous, moderately priced, and it's always nice to be offered a side of potato salad. Potato salad is not found as a side in many restaurants but sure goes well with barbecue meats. The restaurant is located in a warehouse District off of 1st and Santa Fe Blvd. and the buildings appear to be made of mostly sheet metal. As to service, you stand in line, order at a counter and staff brings you your food. The interior is very functional and is clean. There is lots of seating. The near to last words should be, you need to come for the food and not worry about the ambience. Yes, you can find ladies among the crowd. It will be worth your while. read more

Bleh! Terrible I guess this was brisket it was tough over sauced shredded beef on an odd roll. The potato salad was equally unappealing. The sandwich roll was tough the meat just over sauced and nothing great. Definitely will not be back read more

Smokin' Yards BBQ - Brisket sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Great food, excellent service. Highly recommend stopping by! The pulled pork was excellent.

Such a lovely place. We had a large group of work colleagues and the team were so accommodating. Food delicious great place to have a bite to eat!!! read more

Just as I had given up hope on finding good bbq in Colorado, this place came to change my mind. We tried the ribs, burnt ends, and chopped brisket with fried pickles, creamed corn, and potato salad. I have 0 complaints about any of these items other than the burnt ends being a little more fatty than I prefer. But the bbq sauce was delicious, everything was worth the wait. It did take a little bit to get our order but otherwise everything was great. Restaurant was clean, had a great selection of beers. Staff was friendly :) will definitely be returning! read more

Delicious bbq food, smoked wings were amazing, burnt end sandwich hit the spot! Will definitely be coming back when i go back to Denver. Food also came out fast. read more

Smokin' Yards BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Denver, Colorado

OMG, a gem in the rough. Found them quite by accident, but so glad I did. Family owned, with very personalized service. But best of all is the flavor and how their bbq is. A very varied menu I especially like the half a chicken and sweet tea. read more

A little hard to find at the end of an industrial feel retail strip mall but once you walk in, the waft of slow cook BBQ is unmistakable. Theres a nice array of condiments at each table, including spicy chipotle, ketchup, pepperoncinis, "cow" sweet bbq sauce and "swine" bold bbq sauce. I ordered the Half rack baby back ribs. Honestly too dry on the ends and the tops - enter the sauce. Nothing is too spicy, even the ghost pepper bottles up by the counter. Beef brisket - more tender than the ribs even though it looks well done. Southern style green beans - mushy, like from a can Cole slaw - pretty crisp and regular. What you'd expect. Smoked baked beans - slightly sweet and hard to stop eating. I like the vibe and decor and you can see them smoking the meat from behind a window. That's all... read more

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Holy crap.... Randomly stopped in here for a quick bite while my girlfriend was at work (she's vegan) -_- . The burnt end brisket just blew my mind it was so good with their mustard. Awesome place to bring the family for friends from the looks of it, lots of seating. I'll be back. Well done. read more

Outstanding BBQ! Ribs, Wings, Rings and Compliments! Wow it was Excellent! Service was Freindly and Quick! Very Attentive ! Love the Atmosphere! Love the Smell BBQ when you arrive in the Parking Lot! I have been to the location in Idaho Springs both are the Best! read more

Yum. Have eaten at both locations and the people are friendly, the founding brothers always on-site, and the food is perfect. Love the brisket, ribs, burnt ends. Delicious. Love it. read more

All the food was phenomenal. Everything tasted fresh & service is very attentive. The bbq sauces on the table were all so good. Sweet tea tastes authentic. Highly recommend if you're in the area. read more

Smokin' Yards BBQ - Pulled pork sandwich, black bean burger, and 7 glorious sides. - Barbeque Near Me - Denver, Colorado

For many of us who grew up in Colorado, barbecue is hamburgers and hotdogs. Finding good southern bbq is a rare treat. So, funding Smokin Yard's bbq is a real treat. The green beans melted on my tongue, the fried okra was perfect and the special "Kobe beef brisket" couldn't have been more delicious. If you're in the neighborhood, I highly recommend this place! read more

Smokin' Yards BBQ - Kobe beef brisket, friend okra and green beans. - Barbeque Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Great bbq. Sketchy part of town if you have your bikes with you. We were able to get a spot up front and back up, then sat by the door, so we could see our rack. They were out of brisket by the time we arrived, so I can't speak to how good that was. The serving sizes were good and while I normally don't get St Louis style ribs, they said out of the two options those were more fall off the bone. All 3 meats I had were delicious and the ribs weren't fall off the bone, they definitely were tender. My friend got the sweet potato fries and they were really good. She had the catfish sandwich and said it was good. I would recommend trying here for good bbq. read more

Smokin' Yards BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Denver, Colorado

4.5 stars - one of the better BBQ places I've found in Denver! I shared a three-meat plate with chicken, sliced brisket, and ribs. Everything was really good! The chicken may have been my favorite. The spice blend they put on it was great! The regular BBQ sauce and mustard sauce were nice, but the mustard probably would have gone best with pulled pork. They have generous portions! The sides weren't as good as the meat. I got the baked beans (too much smoke flavor) and sweet potato fries (cold and under salted); I'd switch up the sides order next time. I got takeout and it was well packed and handed off with a smile. This is a solid choice for BBQ in the area! Thanks, Yelp, for helping me discover it! read more

Smokin' Yards BBQ - The outside of the restaurant - Barbeque Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I would recommend it because the fried catfish is delicious. Other members of my family had ribs and enjoyed them. We ordered from home and then picked up the food. We were impressed that they got a fairly complicated order correct the first time and the food was reasonably hot when we sat down to eat. I would say that overall the food was enjoyable but not out of this world. read more

Hidden Gem! (If you check in on yelp you get 15% off) Some of the best BBQ that I had had in Denver. Definitely a hole in the wall as the area isn't a place you would expect good food. Plenty of parking! A few co workers convinced me to go and I was not disappointed. Everyone one truly enjoyed their food and it was well priced. You order at the counter and they bring the food to your table. Lots of sauces to try! The one meat plate and two sides was good for me but my hungry male coworkers said the two and three meet plate was the way to go. We did share food and it was all very tasty and a big plus is that they also have drinks! Keep in mind the is a very casual spot with TVs all around. 10/10 read more

Smokin' Yards BBQ - Sliced Brisket Sandwich with Mac and Cheese, Mashed Potatoes and fries - Barbeque Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Love these guys! First time at there Denver location! Welcomed immediately, very clean and nice layout of their restaurant. The food was delicious as usual. They unfortunately stopped making collard greens, but they started making smoked green bean the same way and they were delicious! They have a full bar and many drink options. Boiled peanuts are not free anymore, but you can order them. The brisket was tender and the smoked sausage was juicy. Definitely a great lunch spot! Great for families and large groups too. Outdoor patio available. read more

Smokin' Yards BBQ - Smoked green beans - Barbeque Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Best smoked meat. The burnt ends were phenomenal! Service was quick and super attentive.

Had their All You Can Eat Rib option. Was not planning to stop by a BBQ in Denver but it was the closest thing to us. It wasn't the best bbq like you would imagine but it did the job. read more

Amazing BBQ and friendly staff. We will definitely be back. Maybe earlier in the day do we can try the burnt ends.

Been back 2 or 3 times. I love this place. Great food. Great service. A little bit of Texas.

Stopped in at lunch to give a try after seeing it referenced in Westword...They had brisket special which counter guy said was their best...but I was craving a hot link and went with that. Its a long link served in a smaller bun and link has very good snap, texture and heat. I got the potato salad side which was excellent representation of sweet southern style potato salad...if you like it sweet with plenty of pickles this is it. I'll be back to try other meats. Very good parking and lots of table space. Overall I give it an A based only on one meal. read more

Sadly to say my original review still stands. The ribs are just a bit to dry for me. read more

Smokin' Yards BBQ - 1/2 rack ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Off the beaten path, across the train tracks and through an industrial park, but with the drive. It's a casual spot and we were there on a Monday for lunch so it was pretty quiet. Staff was attentive and the sampler was pretty good. The pulled pork with sweet was my favorite. read more

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This is the place! We've been coming here regularly since discovering it nearly five years ago, and it never disappoints. Every visit is consistently excellent from the quality of the food to the generous portions and attentive service. We've enjoyed just about everything on the menu: brisket, ribs, chicken, hot link, prime rib, sloppy joe, and even their smoked turkey, which has become a beloved Thanksgiving tradition for our family. Everything is perfectly smoked, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, and the owner is often there working right alongside the team, which speaks volumes about their dedication. Support this amazing local business you won't be disappointed! read more

We stopped in here a couple of weeks ago for dinner for the first time. You order at the counter when you walk in, and they give you a number sign, and you can choose where to sit, including at the bar. We chose to sit at the bar, it was nice, we had the bar to ourselves. Our beer came out very quickly, and our food came out fairly quickly after that. I had the ribs, brisket, and two sides - the coleslaw, and the Mac and cheese. Everything was very flavorful, my judge of good bbq is how good it tastes without bbq sauce; it tasted great without, and even better with it. The coleslaw was very good, and the mac and cheese was good as well. We will definitely be back to try more of the menu! read more

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Went for the Monday AYCE St Louis Ribs special....great decision. The ribs were meaty with great taste and flavor. The sides were delicious and plentiful. I had the seasonal house red chili (with chopped beef), green beans (my fav), and fried okra. To top it off, staff were super friendly and attentive. I highly recommend this place. read more

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