Bret is always on top of his game, always recognizes the locals and is nice to talk to. Why we come…read morehere regularly. 10/10

Ordered 3 drinks, $90. Absolutely insane. One of the three drinks was $12. I could have bought the…read morewhole bottle of bourbon for the same price. Would not recommend to anyone who isn't trying to actively break the bank.

Not usually a BBQ person, but wow after coming here I am! We came here on Memorial Day and ordered…read morethe family style platter and there was more than plenty food. The service was really good and the food came out super fast. Everything tasted great, even all the sauces. Must visit if you're in Winter Park area!!

Excellent BBQ, sauces, sides AND margaritas!…read more We're here in WP for three weeks. This is our second visit to The Smokehouse in the last 10 days. The first time we were disappointed upon arrival when they were out of burnt ends. We're from KCMO and we judge a town's BBQ by their burnt ends. Nonetheless, the brisket, sauces and sides were enough to warrant a second visit. Oh, and that house margarita...chef's kiss! Just what a tired ass mom needs after a long day of "hey moms." On the second visit, I went early at 4PM and ordered carryout. AND a margarita while I waited! The margarita is simple, the perfect size and made with all fresh ingredients. It rivals more notable ones around town. This time, they had ALL the burnt ends and boy, were they worth the wait! I got a one meat platter with burnt ends, collards and Mac n cheese. My husband got a two meat platter with burnt ends, brisket, beans and slaw. We got KC and Texas sauces (they have 5 or 6 to choose from, all inspired by different BBQ regions in the US). Both platters came with cornbread which is the only thing that needs some work IMHO. It's small, dry and not worthy of the calories. But EVERYTHING else was soooo good! Fatty, juicy, flavorful meats. Balanced sauces. And delicious sides! The Mac, collards and beans get an A+, the slaw is a solid B. Service was great on both visits. Friendly, efficient and fast! One thing to note is they have an adorable patio. I've not eaten out there yet but it's well maintained with lots of flowers and good coverage from the sun. Might have to check it out on our third visit!

Spent 10 days in the silverthorne area and ate out every lunch and dinner.....Scooters Smokehouse…read morewas the best meal I had and unfortunately wasn't until we were heading back to Denver otherwise I would have stopped several more times! The brisket was amazing, the jalapeño potato salad was delicious, the French fries were outstanding and the beans had sooo much flavor. Hands down best meal we had all week!

This place has irregular hours and closed hours and hours early before their posted closing time!read more

So Smokey and hospitable, the sandwiches are great portions for the cost. The brisket is great I'll…read morebe back to try something else

We had the cupped brisket sandwich and the sloppy Joe. In both, the meat was flavorful and soft…read more The best thing I had here however was the creamed corn! It was made of fresh corn (note the corn is almost ground down, not whole kernel, maybe because of the way they are taking it off the cob). It was so sweet, fresh and tasted like summer! The other sides we got were ok: Mac and cheese tasted like velveeta box, coleslaw was fine. Parking: there is a small parking lot (maybe 10 cars), otherwise street parking requires payment. This is an order and sit down restaurant. There is extra seating in the back and there is a bar here as well. Seems like a great local place.

This is the best place to eat on the mountain. They are smoking the meat right there!…read more Great spot to stop in, warm up, and get some great BBQ. Get there before the lunch rush to make sure you get a seat. Tables by the windows have a beautiful view of the mountain. When the weather is warmer you can sit outside. They have picnic tables and lawn chairs. Recommend the ribs, brisket, and Mac n cheese.

Stopped here for a late afternoon lunch and was stoked to find a delicious menu of smoked goods!…read moreSeating outdoors is plentiful but inside is limited so plan ahead if you have a large group. My favorite was the 1/2 rack of ribs which were smoked to perfection, juicy, had a good amount of bark and a nice smoke line. The menu has salads, pulled pork, brisket etc...You can also grab some chili or Mac-n-cheese if that suits your taste buds. Service here was excellent. Attendants ensured the tables were cleared off promptly to make sure guests had a clean space to eat. Although the food is delicious it IS pricey... $18 for the ribs... If you're hungry and looking for some good bbq this place will hit the spot! Service: excellent Cost: $$ Cleanliness: very clean Seating: limited indoor, tons of outdoor seating Ambiance: chillaxed

Great BBQ and service after a day in Rocky Mountain National Park…read more Great BBQ and service after a day in Rocky Mountain National Park.

We decided to eat a Smokin' Dave's BBQ after a long day hiking at RMNP. We visited a bit after 6PM…read moreon a Sunday in the pouring rain and even though we thought it was shoulder season, the place was absolutely packed. We were quoted a 35-40 minute wait time. Since the waiting area was completely full we decided to go back to the car. Luckily, they use a waitlist system that sends updates via cellphone. It ended up only taking 20 minutes, and soon we sat inside to order. The food took about 15 minutes to arrive: Smokin' Bison Ribs ($29) - This entree comes with ribs, two sides, and a cornbread muffin. Bison Ribs - Three huge ribs decorate the top of the plate. According to the menu, they try to provide two pounds of meat - I'm not 100% sure it's that much, but it is a substantial portion nonetheless. The meat is moist and while not fall-off-the-bone, courtesy of a very thick layer of silver skin attaching the meat to the bone, is tender enough to be easy to eat. The ribs are slathered in a blackberry bbq sauce. It's not nearly as sweet or fruity as the name suggests. Instead, the flavors are very complementary and work so well together with the fabulously smoky and somewhat charred flavor of the ribs. (5/5) Side 1: Southern Corn Bake Casserole - This includes tender sweet corn kernels in a very creamy sauce with some green chile, giving a small bit of vegetal heat. It's similar to a richer creamed corn with a bit of heat. (4/5) Side 2: Red Beans and Rice - Tender beans that remain whole rather than falling apart into a mushy mass, reside on top of a very small amount of soft rice. Honestly the rice is almost vestigial here given the amount of beans on top. It's all in a very rich and savory sauce filled with celery. (4/5) Cornbread - This is a moist cornbread muffin with a couple of whole corn kernels inside. It's sweet but not as sweet as a dessert. (4/5) Dave's Double Platter ($22) - This entree comes with the choice of two meats, two sides, and a cornbread muffin. Meat 1: Brisket - A pink smoke ring surrounds pieces of lean, pale colored brisket flat. The meat arrives in a puddle of juices and seems to have plenty of black pepper embedded in the crust, but not any particular bark, making it seem like the brisket will be moist and tender. Unfortunately, the opposite is true - it's mostly dry with only superficial moisture on the exterior. I feel like they store pieces of brisket immersed in vats of the meat juices and keep it heated through service. They rest there until someone orders the brisket, then chunks are lifted out and sliced to order. All the moisture seems to be sucked out - on the first bite I could tell that I needed to eat the brisket in bbq sauce. Still, while dry, it's not too tough and it does have a good level of smoke. (3/5) Meat 2: Pulled Pork - The pulled pork has the same issues as the brisket and the same upsides: dry, with only superficial moisture, no bark, good smoke ring. Strangely they provided a piece of very light colored pork that wasn't shredded and was actually really tough and completely dried out. At least the darker meat shredded pieces are small enough to immerse in the meat juices to remoisten. (3/5) Side 1: Jalapeno Hush Puppies - These spherical fried corn fritters are stuffed with jalapenos, giving enough heat for the mouth to tingle. The texture is very dense, moist (especially due to the addition of onion), and smooth, making it seem homemade rather than commercial. For some reason, the center of each hush puppy has a void. They are fried well, giving a good crisp on the exterior. (5/5) Side 2: BBQ Baked Beans - These are very tender mixed beans in a very sweet sauce. I'd say very similar in sweetness level to canned beans. There are some small pieces of bacon mixed in to spice things up. (3/5) Cornbread - Interestingly not baked as much as the one that came with the bison ribs, making it much paler in color. I guess they aren't that consistent at baking these. Otherwise it could be due to hotter or colder spots in the oven? Other than the bison ribs, the other barbecue items are kind of meh. At least the sides are mostly good. Portion sizes are large but not comically big. We had enough leftovers for one meal the next day. When we left a bit after 7:30 PM, the place was still completely full and there were still people in the waiting room. Seems like a very popular place for dinner! Bathrooms - Two larger rooms/multiple stalls, one for men, one for women.

Excellent. Found myself getting hungry while exploring Red Rocks and found this place after…read morewanting to take a ride into the foothills. Just ordered a little bit of everything that was available! All fantastic and will be back again to try everything I missed out on!

This place has indoor/outdoor seating AND allows dogs!!! Amazing!…read more There is limited outdoor seating near the stream which is nice We sat inside bc it was rainy and cold. Very basic no frills bbq shop. They were out of some of their popular foods when we got there We got pork chops- the two guys liked them a lot. I wasn't a huge fan Mac and cheese- disappointingly tasteless Pulled pork sandwich- I really liked this one

My wife and I made a point to stop here with our dogs on a leaf-peeping roadtrip to Salida and…read moreCrested Butte, after our son and his partner told us how much they had enjoyed their stay in a cabin at Three Rivers Resort. It was just before they closed for the season, and they had crossed out a bunch of items on the menu, but they still had what my wife and I (and the dogs) wanted. Our server was very pleasant, attentive and chatty. I got the half chicken plate and my wife got the brisket plate, and both were delicious. The barbecue guys did an excellent job smoking the meat, the sides were delicious and plentiful, and they had a decent selection of beers to wash down the que with. Our huskies highly recommend that you give this place a try!

A fun experience with friendly and efficient staff. Clean and casual atmosphere! Great drink…read moreselection and awesome appetizers! We only had appetizers, but those are really good! Watching other dishes go by for other customers, they looked very, very good! If you're in the area, you gotta stop in! Visit the gift shop right next-door.

The service was excellent, very friendly and inviting. The IPA flight was good, but they were out…read moreof the 6th one. The potato salad had a great flavor, texture but was a smidgen dry, coupled with the jalapeños, picked onion and pickles yuumm. Anyway get the 1/2 rack of ribs. The meat was not fall off the bone. It had to make contact with my teeth. Ohhh!!! the rub on it didn't need bbq sauce. The full lunch was exceptionally prepared.

What a delightful surprise inside Highside Brewing! My partner and I hung out here for a few hours…read morewaiting for our friends to get to the Airbnb (they were bringing all the food) so it was perfect that we got to enjoy some craft brews and freshly smoked BBQ. I got brisket, he got salmon. We shared some sides. It was a perfect date. Plus it was fun hanging out with the guy working the smoker as well as the Highside bartender.