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    Smokin' Dave's BBQ

    4.4 (425 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Betty G.

    From its rustic charm to its delicious, smoked BBQ and super friendly service, this place is A-freaking-mazing! A first-timer here, I'm so glad I didn't pass it by on my way home from Water World. Hush puppies are YUMMY! Sauces are outstanding. Meat is juicy, tender and smoked to perfection. Honestly, this was some of the best BBQ I've had in Denver!

    DAVES DOUBLE DOUBLE

    This was my first time at Smoking Dave's BBQ and my first time in Colorado, and I'm so glad I stopped here! The food was amazing and honestly exceeded my expectations. Everything was flavorful, fresh, and cooked perfectly. The service was great too--everyone was friendly and welcoming. I'd definitely recommend Smoking Dave's to anyone visiting the area. I'll definitely be back!

    Not So Teeny Wahine
    Jaqueline S.

    Me and my parents did a day trip up to Estes Park recently and on the way home were so hungry. My parents had mentioned they like to eat BBQ here, so we stopped by the Denver location on the way home (but I do see that they have a location in Estes Park as well). While you are waiting (if you dine in), they bring you some home made potato chips that you can use to try the different sauces that they have! (Or just eat as a snack). But they had 4 different sauces to try and they were SO GOOD! We ordered the "Not so Teeny Wahine," which is a platter that comes with a half rack or ribs, half of a chicken, quarter pound of pulled pork, and quarter pound of beef brisket. It came with some corn bread, and we picked double beans and double green beans as our sides. It says it feeds 2-4 people, and between the 3 of us, we still had plenty to take home! This platter cost $48. Well worth it and tons of food. I wish I lived closer so I could go more often!

    David B.

    Fantastic barbecue. The meats are smoked to perfection. The sauces are fantastic. I like mixing the spicy with the sweet original. Service is great!Fast, friendly customer service. It has a rustic setting with newspapers for menus. We love this place!

    medium sized rib platter with fries and mac and cheese
    Erica C.

    Solid bbq but I really only come here for the pork ribs that are fall off the bone and tender. Friends also liked the brisket. For comparison, I think this bbq is less dry than Gque's. In terms of sides, cornbread, mac and cheese, fries, and green beans are standard. Spiced apple was like a nice little dessert. Would not recommend the corn casserole bake. Staff are so friendly. Food comes out pretty quickly. Great vibes.

    Side of French Fries and Side of Hush Puppies
    John M.

    I got this to-go for a few friends before leaving for a night out at the bars, and honestly, it was perfect. The fries were great. The hush puppies were also great. And the sliders, great! Except one or two of the brisket ones had a lot of fat on them. I would have expected to get a few more hush puppies for $5... they tasted great! Maybe that's why I just wanted more. I've never eaten in here, but I've done take out a few times. Each time I go in, I'm greeted by a friendly staff member, and it makes me think that I should eat in one time, soon.

    Meh, food was okay Server was bad. Seemed to have an attitude. We had to ask several other staff members to get her for us. Cut us off well we were speaking. Had half our party wait 13 minutes for water. waited 20 mins to order. Restaurant was not even busy. Than got the check and it all made sense. Gratuity was included. All this does is encourage employees to not try to EARN a tip. Probably won't be coming back. Drove all the way from Aurora to try this restaurant. Very disappointed.

    Not So Teeny Wahine
    Robert N.

    All of the things you want in a great BBQ joint! It has that Smokey meat smell from the moment you open the door, and a classic wood shed themed interior that is clean and casual. The server was with us almost immediately to get our drink order and make suggestions on what was popular. We couldn't decide so we went with a platter that had most of the meats they offered. Every single food item on the platter was great! The Mac & Cheese as a side, cream corn, ribs and jalapeño cheddar sausage were the best, but genuinely even that was like picking a favorite child because I loved them all. The price was out of this world food! We ate until we couldn't anymore and still took a box full of food to go. This might be the best value I have had this year (2025) so far. TL:DR - Amazing BBQ at an amazing price!

    Christy N.

    The place is super clean and a great atmosphere. Very fun vibes. The service was super quick and the waiter was attentive. I was a bit surprised as the burnt ends came out super saucy and was quite on the spicy side. She was very accommodating and brought a sample of the brisket which was delicious and juicy. They had a few different bbq flavors to choose from. Their menu had a ton of options too!

    Rocky Mountain Mule
    Taylor T.

    Fall-off-the-bone delicious! Number 1 BBQ place in Denver and it lives up to the hype! We ordered the Not So Teeny Wahine (Half Rack of St. Louis Ribs, Half Chicken, Quarter Pound of Pulled Pork, Quarter Pound Beef Brisket) with sides: coleslaw, baked beans, okra, collard greens, & 3 cornbread. Sometimes if you go to a BBQ restaurant, the meat is great but the sides are lacking.. you won't find that here! Everything was seasoned well. The okra was a bit soft for my liking but still tasted good! We also got the Bubba-Que Wings - Seasoned Buffalo.. yummm! Not so hot but a great dry rub. Tori was our waitress and she was great! Don't forget to check out their specials for daily deals on their main website.

    James M.

    I had the catfish and burnt ends. Both had great flavor. Crisp hot catfish. Burnt ends were juicy, tender with a nice char on the outside. Fast friendly service. Clean with plenty of room and TVs to view sports.

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    Had the best BBQ pork sandwich I've ever had in my life - no exaggeration! Great food and I love the casual atmosphere.

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    Very delicious food and meats with great sauces and Ricky was an amazing server for us as well. Would go here again when visiting the area.

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    Scrumptious food and a great atmosphere. Fast service and friendly staff. Thanks for the experience.

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    Ask the Community - Smokin' Dave's BBQ

    Is there any non jalapeno hush puppies available here? If so, how much does the hush puppies cost by themselves?

    Hi I'm Sorry I Really Did snot Notice If That Option Is Available On The Menu... But Next Time I'm In In There I Will Check It Out!

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