3 Best Barbecue Restaurants in Denver, CO

Expert-recommended Top 3 BBQ Restaurants in Denver, Colorado. All of our barbecue restaurants actually face a rigorous 50-Point Inspection, which includes customer reviews, history, complaints, ratings, satisfaction, trust, cost and general excellence. You deserve only the best!

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FAMOUS DAVE'S BAR-B-QUE DENVER

4.9 (118)
7557 East 36th Avenue,
Denver, CO 80238 Directions

Since 2015

Specialty:

BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich St. Louis-Style Spareribs Cajun Chicken Sandwich Dave's Favorite Burger Hickory Chicken Sandwich Ultimate Burger Texas Beef Brisket Sandwich Devil's Spit Burger The Manhandler Sandwich Baby Back Ribs Baby and St. Louis Combo All-American Bbq Feast Feast for 2 Georgia Chopped Pork Sandwich Smokehouse Grilled Cheese

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que Denver is known for their wood-smoked meats and classic sides in a Western-themed setting. Their champion Pitmaster, “Famous” Dave Anderson has won over 700 awards. This award-winning restaurant draws inspiration from street vendors who perfected ribs using 55-gallon smokers, staying true to authentic Southern BBQ traditions. Their professional chefs serve delicious BBQs and offer catering for events like weddings, corporate lunches, graduations, and more. Their catering team handles everything, so you can relax and enjoy your event. You can treat your guests with real pit-smoked BBQ, homemade sides, and handcrafted desserts. Choose from gift cards for birthdays, holidays, thank-you gifts, or any special occasion.

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Price:

Southern Fried Shrimp App$13.50
Southern Fried Shrimp Platter$16.50
Cedar Plank Salmon$21.50
Sweetwater Catfish Fingers$19.00
Boatload of Catfish To Go$19.00
Signature Sampler Platter Appetizer$21.00

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SMOKIN' DAVE'S BBQ & BREW DENVER

4.9 (117)
1551 Cortez Street,
Denver, CO 80221 Directions

Since 2007

Specialty:

Carolina Pulled Pork Texas Beef Brisket Pitmaster Texas Blue Smokin' Philly Smoked Pork Belly Sandwich Smokin' Meatloaf Sandwich BBQ Wrap Smoked Corned Beef Reuben Southern Catfish Sandwich Wild Salmon Reuben BBQ Chicken Sandwich Dave's Hot Chicken Sandwich Crawfish Po' Boy Taphouse Burger Cajun Chicken Sandwich Man-Handler

Smokin' Dave's BBQ & Brew Denver is an award-winning BBQ spot with five locations across the state. This restaurant was founded by Dave and first opened in Estes Park, Colorado. Dave fell in love with cooking in his grandparents' kitchen, where Myer and Madeline Leven taught him the dedication needed to master his craft. For over 30 years, he has operated restaurants across Maui, Hawaii, and multiple Colorado cities, including Estes Park, Lyons, Longmont, and Denver. Their BBQ sauce is made with all-natural ingredients, is gluten-free, and costs $8.50 per 16-ounce jar. Each location has a full bar with a variety of drinks, including local spirits, and offers happy hour specials. Whether dining in or taking home their signature sauce, guests can enjoy a delicious BBQ experience. Smokin' Dave's BBQ & Brew Denver also caters for birthdays, holidays, corporate events, weddings, and more. Their menu includes more than just BBQ, and they customize events to fit each guest’s needs.

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Price:

Smokin' Rings$10.95
Southern Catfish Tenders$13.95
Stuffed Potato Skins$13.95
Hoggin' Combo$19.95
Smokin' Sliders$14.95
Dirty Martini Artichoke & Spinach Dip$14.95

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SMOKIN YARD'S BBQ DENVER

4.8 (116)
900 West 1st Avenue,
Denver, CO 80223 Directions

Since 2008

Specialty:

Pulled Chicken Hot Links Just Bones Chopped Beef Brisket Brisket Sloppy Jo Pulled Pork Carolina Pulled Pork Sliced Beef Brisket Catfish Po’ Boy Chicken Fried Steak Smokehouse Hot Beef Fried Catfish Chef Salad Basket of Onion Rings Beef Burnt Ends Sliders Brisket or Pork Corn Dog Mac-N-Cheese Grilled Cheese Chicken Tenders

Smokin Yard's BBQ offers ribs, brisket, and classic Southern sides in a relaxed setting. Their slow-smoked BBQ is paired with favorites like collard greens, creamed corn, fried okra, fried pickles, baked beans, potato salad, coleslaw, and mac-n-cheese. They make their own gluten-free sauces, including sweet, bold, spicy, Carolina mustard, and extra spicy flavors. Their menu also features gluten-free and vegetarian options. Smokin Yard's BBQ also serves happy hour food. All sandwiches come with one side. Be sure to try their Southern-style fried catfish and free-boiled peanuts. Smokin Yard's BBQ also serves in Idaho Springs.

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Price:

Smoked Sandwiches Starts from$11.99
Ribbin It Starts from$18.99
Combinations Starts from$20.99

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(303) 284-3349

Sun-Thu 11am - 8pm
Fri & Sat: 11am - 9pm

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