I am not sure why this BBQ restaurant has such high reviews. Overpriced cold food. The chicken was…read moreseasoned well, however the skin was rubbery. The beans tasted exactly like Bushes from a can. The Mac n cheese was cold, dry and had no cheese on it... it was basically buttered noodles. I hope this was just an off day, however Colorado isn't known for having the best BBQ out there. Very disappointed. Not a good meal at all and I feel like I wasted money. I am giving 2 stars because the gentleman assisting was very friendly. When I asked for a recommendation for a side, he hesitated and didn't sound too sure of his answer.

The food was delicious! So much bang for your buck that we had leftovers to bring home. Everything…read moreis properly spicy and seasoned, and really hits the itch for BBQ. While it's a counter-order kind of place, there's a big empty room in the building right outside the restaurant where you can eat. There's even cornhole to play in the meantime! While I'm a bit biased since my mother in law is the family friend of one of the owner's relatives (we all chatted for a bit), the service was great and quick. It's worth the drive further from Denver!

Drinks were good the food as really good. We went in for some brisket (it was tender and juicy) the…read moresausage was spicy and tasty. Tried the mashed potatoes and they were chunky and good. It's a self service kind of a place so don't expect to be waited on.

By far, the best BBQ I have had in many years and definitely the best since living in Colorado…read more All food is of the highest quality to include brisket, ribs, pulled pork, and sausage. Family owned and run, very professional and courteous. They have won awards at competitive BBQ events which also speaks to their dedication and desire to provide a quality product. Whatever your catering needs may be, they will work with you to make your event successful with fair, competitive pricing. The food is delicious and everybody will walk away happy!

Stopped by Rusty Barbecue for lunch today and ordered the two-meat plate with a side. Everything…read morewas absolutely perfect--the food was flavorful, cooked just right, and very satisfying. What impressed me even more was the service. I didn't catch our server's name, but she was constantly on the move, making sure every customer was taken care of and happy. Her hard work and attention to everyone in the restaurant did not go unnoticed. Great food and outstanding service--I'll definitely be back!

Me: moth. Burnt ends on a menu: flame…read more Had enough sense to hedge my bets based on other reviews of the burnt ends and get brisket for the second in a two meat, one side dinner (5:20pm on a weekday). I'm sad to say that I agree with other reviews about the blandness. I typically fall into the category of "bbq sauce should NOT be a requisite for taste". And sadly, there was no other choice. And both meats were dry. Like forgot-the-turkey-was-in-the-oven-for-hours dry. I mentioned the 5:20 weekday time frame in case it was leftover from the lunch crowd. Mrs had the quesadilla. Wasn't thrilled with it either. Baked beans were decent, although savory not sweet per se.

Went here for the first time on Saturday with a couple buddies. Reminded me of a barbecue place in…read moreTexas where you just order the meat by the half pound or pound or quarter pound. The service was great. The ambience, well, it felt more like a bar than anything, they have plenty of seating and outdoor seating as well. The food was really really good. I'll be back in a couple weeks.

This is a great neighborhood bbq place! They were able to seat us right away when we came in on a…read moreThursday for dinner and service was quick and friendly. The pulled pork and corn bread were both fantastic, I really liked their regular and gold bbq sauces too. The settlers beans weren't my favorite, but I'd like to try some of the other sides next time

Probably the best BBQ I have had in the Denver Area. The…read moreBrisket is AWESOME. Good smoke ring, incredibly tender. The jalapeño cornbread was actually a bit spicy and didn't just crumble apart. The Mac and cheese was a good mix of saucy and pull apart cheesy. And the Beans! I have struggled to find a good sweet BBQ bean, these hit the spot. Plenty of room to sit, counter up front, bar in the back. Seating everywhere. Everyone working in the restaurant went out of their way to come check on us during our visit. They were genuinely grateful for everyone who came in and made sure they expressed it! They just got a second smoker and apparently neither one ever gets cold. Even with that, we came at 5:45 in a Saturday evening and several meats were already sold out. Excellent stop! Highly recommend. It's hard to find good BBQ in Denver. But this one competes with some good BBQ I have had around the country.

The people who work here are friendly and the service is ok (a bit slow but they're working hard)…read more The bbq sauce is ok. The spicy one is the same as regular with some hot sauce added to it. The meh part was some of the food. We ordered the 3 meat 2 side Combo: - The green beans were mush and no seasoning. - The mac'n'cheese with the bacon was actually delicious. We might come back for that alone. We added the sausage hotlinks and they were delicious also. - Corn bread was soggy - The meats: we tried the chicken, pulled pork, and brisket. The meats were good but not seasoned. What if I didn't want to slather the bbq sauce on? I just wanted a little salt. And we took our food to go on a picnic so had no access to salt. Overall, it's an ok place. Maybe they're going through growing pains. I'll give them another try when I'm in the area. Be forewarned: their door automatically slams shut, so when I was walking out pushing the door with my shoulder bc my hands were full it slammed closed super quickly. On my foot. Just a random side note to keep in mind if you're walking out with your hands full.*

My new favorite barbecue spot in Denver! Was lucky enough to…read morestumble on this while walking around near a friend's apartment in Englewood, Denver has all these cool little pockets where it's very suburban and then all of a sudden you'll have a small corner with a few shops and restaurants and giving it a lovely walkable vibe. I could tell this place was going to be good because it was packed out at 11:30 AM on a Saturday. We decided to stop by and most people were ordering very large orders for takeout, but they have a good number of tables both inside and outside. The food takes a while to come, but that just means that it is all freshly prepared, and the staff are so nice and even give free samples. I went with the Kids meal brisket with the Potato salad and added a Sweet potato with the candied pecan butter. I seriously have no words -- all of these things were so delicious, and the amount of meat that you get even with the kids meal is more than enough to fill me up, especially with the rich sweet potato and potato salad on the side. I will be back as soon as I can, their hours are limited, and the drive is a little out of the central Denver area, but it is so worth it

A big part of the BBQ experience for me is the wonderful aroma of smoke that always accompanies…read moregreat barbecue, and creates a feeling of anticipation for the coming meal. That was missing here, the first indication that all would not go well. I soldiered on anyway, and ordered the 2 meat plate, pulled pork and brisket, with an extra rib bone and collard greens and beans for sides. The brisket and pork were both dry and had no smoke flavor. The rib was so small (an end piece) that they gave me 2; they were both overcooked and had very little meat on them. The sides were the only good part of this meal, but sides do not great barbecue make, hence the 2 stars. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The pitmaster visited our table and took our criticism with good grace, even offering to replace our food to see if they could do better, but I was done. I won't be returning.

This is our go-to to place for our very specific barbecue likes, namely the one meat plate with…read moreBurnt Ends, Smoked Collard Greens, and the best Fried Okra you will find anywhere. The service is fast and impeccable, the food is delicious and filling, and we highly recommend this establishment at Dry Creek and University ... near the ARC. The choices of causes number around 8, and the smoked collard greens are extra tasty when slightly spiked with a bit of the Carolina BBQ sauce. Bon Apeti, y 'all.

We eat there often, both takeout and eat-in, and Ive never gotten a bad meal there. I usually order…read morethe pulled pork sandwich, which is always stuffed with pork and very delicious. My son likes their mac & cheese bowl with bbq chicken on top. This is a small, mostly a self-serve joint. You order at the counter, but they do bring the food out to your table. There is also seating outside. When it's crowded (which is often), I just get my order to go rather than wait for a table.

Wanted some BBQ, so I decided to order from here. I went with a 3 meat plate, 2 burnt ends, one…read morebrisket with corn fritters and baked beans as my side. As I was driving down, the owner called me and let me know they ran out of corn fritters, and only had one order of burnt ends. I went with another order of brisket and changed to corn bread as my other side. I appreciated the call, he was on top of things! I picked up my food and ate it in my car. The beans were thick and full of meat pieces which I love. The corn bread was more like a corn cake. Super buttery and chewy, it was delicious...maybe the best corn bread I have ever had! On to the meats...........Burnt Ends- Meh...they were just ok. 2 pieces of the 6 were straight up fat, with no meat on them. A tad disappointed in that! The brisket was a little dry, but still tasty enough. Their regular bbq sauce is really good, and I dipped my brisket in that. Solid 3 meat plate minus the 2 shitty burnt ends pieces. Service was great! Cool guys running the spot. Would definitely come back if I lived in the area.

5 for the burnt ends and their BBQ sauces both sweet and spicy! Perfection…read more 5 for the smoked Mac n cheese. The shells are the thick kind so it's not a traditional Mac n cheese pasta fyi. The cheese sauce is delish. 4 for the baked beans as they were a tad too soft and needed more bbq sauce, or molasses or something. 4 for the greens. They taste healthy, you can't taste the smoked meat, but there wasn't any savory type flavor. Service was fast! Parking is easy. Tons of seating, restrooms, gorgeous area to sit near the river and with views of the mountain and Coors! Such a cute town and all their food is delish!!!

Piggin Out catered my daughter's wedding. They did an…read moreamazing job on all counts! The food was great, the service was great, and people raved about how good the food was. We could not have been happier! If you're looking for a great catering experience, call Jen at Piggin Out. You'll be glad that you did.

It's a bbq joint ripped right outta the south!…read more Mac and cheese was better than advertised. Ribs were a little overcooked, but still pretty tender. The staff was absolutely fantastic. We accidentally made a mess and they were there to help clean it up. Definitely worth a stop in!

As someone from the south east, this BBQ is legit. Best BBQ I've had in Denver. Yes you can pay…read moretwice the price for half the amount of food at any of the "artisan bbq" places in town, but nothing beats a classic, consistent and down to Earth, South Carolina pulled pork sandwich with some hot fries and Mac. Food is quick and staff are friendly!

You won't be disappointed with anything you try. The flavor of the sauces and smoked meats are on…read morepoint. Service is a little slow, because good things take time and sometimes they're just busy. Ambiance can be loud like a sports bar at times. Overall everyone e has always been happy since I've eaten here. Highly recommend!