Our favorite local BBQ spot! Truly some of the best BBQ you can get in Colorado. We recently used them to cater our wedding, and the food was absolutely delicious. The owners are fantastic and were wonderful to work with when I placed & picked up our catering order. The only downside was the customer service from the staff working the counter. It took four phone calls over several days to finally connect with someone who could help me place the order, despite being told multiple times that someone would call me back. Unfortunately, the interactions I did have with the counter staff, both over the phone and when picking up our catering order, were also pretty unfriendly. If the customer service at the counter matched the quality of the food and the service from the owners, this place would truly be unstoppable. That said, we'll absolutely continue coming back, the BBQ is fantastic, and the owners' customer service more than makes up for where the rest of the team is lacking. read more

Fat BBQ Shack - Barbeque Near Me - Lake George, Colorado

Wow!! We stoped at this place on our way to Breckenridge since my teens were getting hungry. I was not expecting this AMAZING sandwich!! We ordered three PITMASTER SANDWICHES. They were soooo delicious!l the meat was so smoky and tender and the sausage, wow, very tasty! I have a picky girl who "didn't want to eat anything" and ended up devouring half of my sandwich. Thank you for the delicious dinner!! read more

Fat BBQ Shack - Pitmaster sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Lake George, Colorado

The food was outstanding! Their stuffed /loaded baked potato is arguably the best I've ever had. My mom had the smoked turkey sandwich, which was loaded with meat, and their onion rings were fabulous! Food is served quickly, and the cashier was quite friendly. Rustic, with a nice CW station playing at a reasonable level. read more

Yikes, writing this as we pass the 45 minute mark waiting for an order of wings. Long wait times sometimes happen, but perhaps give customers a warning in case you can't take a long lunch break? read more

Great food!!! This is a very busy place pushing a lot of orders so wait times are a bit long . I think it's worth the wait because the food is delicious. I really love the brisket and pulled pork sandwiches. Coleslaw is fantastic too. I really have no complaints. Casual ambience. read more

Highly recommend if you have the time to stop by! I will say definitely high wait times but it's worth it. The food was so good! I've had bbq in Texas so you can tell they know what they're doing. Cool place too I like the vibe it had inside. The homemade bbq sauces are so good too! You can tell there is a lot of care put into the food. When you have a little extra time I'd recommend coming in. read more

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Delicious! Ribs, brisket, bbq sauce and loaded fries - shark attack or something like that. Really flavorful- not surprisingly they have won awards. Small indoor seating and some picnic tables with umbrellas outside. Food takes a bit - maybe 30 min to come out. Service was very friendly and helpful. Prices were very good for bbq as well. read more

Amazing food. It's not a 'fast food' joint so don't go expecting your food to be ready in five minutes! They are usually very busy with in house orders and takeout orders. So just because you don't see people there doesn't mean your food is gonna come out quick. Slow down for a minute, enjoy the mountains because when the food does come out...you'll forget all about the wait! I read a few people saying the help wasn't kind. Not my experience...they were friendly and talkative when we struck up a conversation! The desserts are delicious as well! We ordered the blueberry peach cobbler and it was delicious! read more

Fat BBQ Shack - Barbeque Near Me - Lake George, Colorado

We have visited this place several times and found the service and food to be good. However, we visited again on Saturday the 20th and were ignored for the first 5 minutes. The restaurant was being run by the teenage girls who know nothing about customer service. They took our order, finally, at 3:30pm. 25 minutes later, one of them asked if we wanted her to check on our order. We did yes. After a couple of minutes we were told it sold be another 25 to 30 minutes. We decided to get a refund and done somewhere else. We were told that "this isn't McDonald's" and that "you have to wait" and they couldn't figure out how to refund or credit card. They provided a cash refund and we left We won't be back. Excuse the typos, it doesn't let you edit read more

The food is excellent. However, the time you have to wait to get your food is excessive. The BBQ meat is already prepared so it's just a matter of putting on a bun. We always wait 35+ minutes for our order. I would give them 5 stars if I didn't have to wait so long. read more

Smells great from the parking lot. Was looking forward to some brisket. However, after waiting for over 45 minutes we had to leave for scheduled appointment. The 14 y.o. girl cashiers were extremely snarky and indifferent. Laughing saying they already had our money. Very infuriating experience. Do not Recommend! read more

We got there right when they opened so no wait at 11am on a Thursday but was getting busy by the time we left, and rightfully so! We got the pitmaster sandwich. Came with brisket, burnt ends, sausage, provolone, onions and pickles. I don't like sourdough but it was that or a wrap so we stuck with the sandwich and man of man, I wouldn't have changed a thing, it was perfect with the sourdough! The meats were all tender and full of flavor; perfect smoke and seasoning, each a little different in their own way and when served together, they were a marvelous combination. Side of that mild BBQ sauce and done! I think it was $15 and we split it and it was huge. Great first time order to try everything and I would recommend for a first visit on the road since it is not too heavy, but if up for a full meal I would try a plate next time to try even more. Brisket was tender and would love to try the ribs and maybe burnt ends on their own. I ordered the fried pickles served with ranch and they were amazing. Some of the best I ever had. The coating stayed put on the pickles and had a wonderful crunch that held up through the end of the meal. Would order them again for sure! My husband tried the potato salad and he is picky if not like his mom's and he loved it. It was tangy with a good amount of mustard but it was such a great compliment to the rich meaty sandwich, he didn't event care. I would love to try the slaw next time for that same contrast. Great food and cool quick road side stop. Nice benches and tables outside and even in a hot August day it was manageable. They look to be working on the store front portion inside so I can imagine it will only get better. Must stop on your way through town. Also cute country store across the street with amazing rice Krispy treats! read more

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Brisket sandwich was delicious! Our group of four really enjoyed the food. Worth the wait. Locals told us they order ahead to avoid the wait, but we had no problem waiting! read more

This is a small roadside establishment. The brisket is some of the best that I have ever had anywhere. You order at the counter and they deliver the food to your table. We waited a long time, but the brisket was worth it. Unfortunately the side dishes were not. The coleslaw was exceedingly sweet with way too much dressing. The macaroni and cheese was OK, but I wouldn't order it again. Not very cheesy and the green chili seasoning didn't do much for it. One of my dining companion said that their macaroni and cheese was cold at the center, as if it had been frozen and reheated. That being said, I plan to go back for the brisket alone. It was cooked perfectly, not very fatty and very tender. read more

Yummy BBQ. Small place. Slow service. Didn't care for the cinnamon in the beans. Too much for my taste. I have been told I need to go back and try the burnt ends. read more

Not sure what has happened.... They used to be sooo good when the BBQ pit was out front and they shared the building with the fly shop. .... Waited almost 40 mins for a pulled pork sandwich.... Watched 2 people that ordered after me get their food prior to me. Sandwich was COLD and a ton of hard ends... couldn't chew it ! Also got a side order of Baked Beans..... it was ok. I don't understand why it takes 40 mins to make a sandwich. Won't be back. read more

The spicy BBQ sauce here is the best sauce I have ever had - coming from a big BBQ fan. Turkey and all of the sides were very good, highly recommend trying. Owner was also very outgoing and friendly read more

Fat BBQ Shack - Barbeque Near Me - Lake George, Colorado

Outstanding BBQ, especially the bbq sauce! Portions are gigantic and the flavor is definitely worth waiting for. Some complain about the slow service but I am willing to wait for perfection! read more

The brisket and burnt ends were excellent. Also had the sausage which was very good. We had nine people in our group, and they were able to seat us, and got all our hungry bunch fed. Cole slaw and Mac and cheese are good too. Very comfortable easy going atmosphere. Enjoyed their home made sauces too! read more

Really cute Bbq stop on the way home. We decided to visit Lake George after a night in the mountains. This was an accidental find. A very good one! In fact, Lake George is right across the street. We had the Ribs and the Pitmaster Sandwich. The ribs were good but the Pitmaster was the star. It's the best choice to make since it's loaded with different kinds of meat in the the menu. Sausages, brisket, burnt ends, cheese, onion and pickle. I'm a rib gal but my ribs paled in comparison to the Pitmaster I got jealous! . It's still really good though!with a side of mac and cheese. They opened in May of 2022. Their specialty is Memphis style dry rubbed ribs. Future tries: the Smoking Gun They serve breakfast burritos, breakfast bowls, biscuits and gravy with their I am sausage, homemade cinnamon rolls, a mean peach cobbler as well as espressos and lattes. Awesome service! Nice people read more

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Best BBQ I've had in Colorado. heck. best Texas bbq I've had period. was amazing. brought the kiddos and took a break for. coming to try it and we are all happy we did. wish there was a location near my house in Texas lol. the server was amazing and very friendly. made us feel welcome read more

The food is pretty great especially for the location. We also knew it was small & homegrown, and assumed there would be a wait, no problem! But the server was, to be blunt, just rude. I came back for my to go order and wanted to purchase some extra sauce, I was told to wait multiple times and specifically told by her, "did you hear a bell? That means your order isn't ready." I didn't even have the chance to ASK to purchase some extra sauce yet. I also saw her trying to use the wait time to intimidate other customers from even ordering. Causing multiple people to walk out. Not a good look for business. Coming from a small town myself, I understand that some people aren't worth the attitude. But the way she treated others wasn't warranted. read more

We are just driving through and we don't often ENJOY quick stops. This place was AMAZING! We ordered 2 brisket sandwiches, a loaded potato, and 2 green chili burgers! Every plate exceeded our expectations! I had to come and appreciate! read more

Great food! Long wait. Delightful staff. We ordered brisket and burnt ends and it was awesome. read more

If you around Lake George city, stop by here for barbecue. Small town atmosphere but totally worth the stop. Very happening place and prepare for wait time. We went to the eleven mile canyon and decided to stop by here from yelp review. Good barbecue and plenty of food to fill you up. We had six in our group and everyone loved their meat selections. Very tasty. Baked beans was delicious. Mac and cheese was good. Cole slaw is good. Definitely good barbecue. read more

Fat BBQ Shack - Barbeque Near Me - Lake George, Colorado

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AWESOME BBQ! Off the chain. Totally out of the way, but if you happen to be passing by then don't miss this place. Some of the best BBQ I've ever had. read more

Fat BBQ Shack - the interior of the restaurant - Barbeque Near Me - Lake George, Colorado

Excellent food & the owner is super nice! Looking forward to eating here again next time we're at Lake George!!

Excellent barbecue well worth the wait. Had turkey brisket and sausage for our dinner. All was exceptional.

This bbq stop is amazing! The pit master is the perfect sandwich to get a variety of their meats. The brisket is done to perfection. The fried pickles and smoked wings were equally delicious. When we went there was live music too, such a great stop! read more

Fat BBQ Shack - Smoked wings, fried pickles, pit master, smokin gin - Barbeque Near Me - Lake George, Colorado

amazing bbq and sides too. everything i've had here has been amazing. take out and eat in. service always good and personal.

For the size of place and where it's located and its appearance on the outside you would assume it would be so so. But the pulled pork and 1/2# brisket were incredible. So tender and full of smoky savory flavor. The quaint place is definitely worth the visit if you are in the area! Nice job team Fat BBQ Shack! read more

Best BBQ I've ever tasted. Super welcoming friendly people. Cozy cabin ambiance is perfect. read more

Service was great the building is under construction so they guided us on how to order if we wanted to sit inside, can't wait till it's finished. We ordered the 1/2lbs brisket meal with Mac and cheese and Coleslaw. All of it was super delicious I will be coming here again no doubt about it, talked to the lady and she was giving us the story behind their business and said they were awarded best bbq 5 times. No Kidding I've never had bbq as good as this place! 5 STARS read more

Fat BBQ Shack - All my food gone because of how bomb it was - Barbeque Near Me - Lake George, Colorado

Tender, well-smoked brisket. Excellent coleslaw. Great portions. Great home made sauce. Well worth the stop.

Really good food here. Def recommend! It's in lake George, worth the stop! Cute little place! read more

The wait times are absolutely ridiculous!!! I bought a bottled Coke that got warm waiting for our food and they wanted $0.26 plus tax for a cup of ice. This is after we just dropped $90 on food! Your food is good but your customer service and general business acumen need quite an upgrade!!! One hour for BBQ? How is that possible? The cornbread is amazing though... read more

The food and service were amazing!! The moment we stepped in we were greeted with top notch service. I enjoyed a loaded baked potato with the most delicious brisket. My son enjoyed the Pitmaster sandwich and it was loaded and delicious. We also had a two meat plate which allowed us to tried the sausage which had such a great flavor and was so moist. As far as side goes the Mac and cheese was so cheesy, the green chili had a nice kick....the beans were epic!! All in all this place is is a must stop and this Texas girl approves!! read more

Fat BBQ Shack - Loaded baked potato with brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Lake George, Colorado

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Incredible food & staff!! The brisket & burnt ends are amazing. We will definitely be visiting again soon!!

Visiting Lake George in Colorado we needed lunch and were referred to this BBQ place. We come from the Kansas City Missouri area and have experienced BBQ from all over the US. We LOVED Kary's food.The service came came with friendly conversation and food served to the table. Rural decor and a fishing supply store next door. The best burnt ends I've ever had and that is saying a lot! Everything we ordered exceeded our expectations! read more

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The beans and burnt ends are amazing. The brutally long waits for your order are not amazing.