Rolling Smoke
- Phone:
- 720-573-4142
This popular barbecue food truck found a home at the Stanley Marketplace. Order the Kansas City–style burnt ends or Texas brisket with a side of smoked mac and cheese.
Cuisine > Barbecue
Brothers BBQ
- Phone:
- 303-322-3289
This is the original location of the homegrown chain founded by two local brothers. The tasty barbecue combines elements of many different regional varieties, creating a style all their own.
Bennett’s BBQ (Centennial)
- Phone:
- 303-925-0200
This joint serves Texas-style barbecue piled high alongside plenty of traditional sides. Also try the Arvada location.
Yazoo Barbeque Company
- Phone:
- 303-792-9500
Unpretentious BBQ joint with a Deep South menu, serves slow-smoked pork ribs and brisket.
Jim ‘n Nick’s (Aurora)
- Phone:
- 720-274-5300
Authentic down-home cooking served with legendary Southern hospitality. Don't miss the Angus beef brisket.
Kitchen Table BBQ
- Phone:
- 303-399-9703
This Kentucky-style barbecue spot located inside of Goosetown Tavern serves up some tasty meat plates, from sliced brisket to bison jalapeño cheddar sausage. Be sure to order a basket of the house-made cornbread.
Boney’s Smokehouse BBQ
- Phone:
- 303-825-9900
Hickory smoke lures diners to this temple of Southern-style slow-cooked meats. Order the generous sampler platter (and share with a friend) so you can taste it all.
Russell’s Smokehouse
- Phone:
- 720-524-8050
Diners flock to this subterranean smokehouse for classic 'cue. Try the fall-off-the-bone rib combo, which features both baby back beef and pork ribs.
Yazoo Barbeque Company
- Phone:
- 303-296-3334
This unpretentious BBQ joint offers a Deep South menu, featuring slow-smoked pork ribs and brisket. Also try the Greenwood Village location.
The Rib House
- Phone:
- 303-485-6988
Nothing is small at this Kansas City-style barbecue joint. The patio seats more than 50 and the baby back ribs are enormous.
Jim ‘n Nick’s (Stapleton)
- Phone:
- 303-371-1566
Authentic, down-home cooking served with legendary Southern hospitality. Don't miss the Angus beef brisket. Kids eat for $4.
Smokin’ Yards BBQ
- Phone:
- 303-284-3349
Smokin' Yards has been serving up delicious barbecue in Idaho Springs since 2008, and now its finally brought its smoker to Denver. Dig into classics like smoked ribs and brisket, or get out of your barbecue comfort zone and try the catfish.
Sideways Sports Lounge
- Phone:
- 303-424-7748
Beer and genuine pit BBQ: ribs, chicken, and sandwiches, plus chili, gumbo, and more. Sells meat by the pound, with two delectable sauces.
KT’s BBQ
- Phone:
- 303-355-5483
Family-owned and run barbecue shack with his-and-her Memphis- and Texas-style barbecue. Multiple locations.
Roaming Buffalo Bar-B-Que
- Phone:
- 303-722-2226
House-smoked, Colorado craft barbecue is the specialty at this laid-back spot. Innovative meats like bison short ribs and lamb shank are available by the pound.
Carve Barbecue
- Phone:
- 303-756-3356
This fast-casual joint serves up hearty, homestyle barbecue customized to your tastes. Grab a pound of smoked turkey and a quart of red beans and rice to go, or settle in for a pulled pork sandwich and a craft beer.
Moe’s Original Barbeque & Bowling
- Phone:
- 303-781-0414
Beer, barbecue, and bowling—what's not to love? Multiple locations.
Rib House Express
- Phone:
- 303-442-7427
Nothing is small at this Kansas City-style barbecue joint. The patio seats 12 and the baby back ribs are enormous.
Brickyard BBQ
- Phone:
- 303-797-9255
This casual spot serves up Kansas City-style burnt ends, beef brisket, and ribs.
Bennett’s BBQ (Arvada)
- Phone:
- 303-424-0318
This joint serves Texas-style barbecue piled high alongside plenty of traditional sides. Also try the Centennial location.
AJ’s Pit Bar-B-Q
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On Saturdays, this wood-fired Texas-style barbecue joint welcomes the public to savor lip-smacking dishes, such as beef brisket, house-cured and smoked pastrami, pit beans, and farm slaw.
Ragin’ Hog BBQ
- Phone:
- 303-859-6003
Southern-style BBQ is the draw at this spot. Try the succulent smoked ribs or hot links with your choice of sweet, hot, Memphis, Carolina, or Georgia-style sauces. Daily specials frequently include Cajun and Creole dishes like gumbo and dirty rice.
Famous Dave’s
- Phone:
- 303-280-6227
Southern-style barbecue dishes, including Texas beef brisket, Georgia chopped pork, and, of course, ribs. Multiple locations.
Owlbear Barbecue
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The long-awaited brick-and-mortar from pitmaster Karl Fallenius is now open next door to Our Mutual Friend Brewing in RiNo. Go for the juicy brisket, creamy mac and cheese, and other surprisingly vegetarian sides.
Piggin-Out Bar-B-Que
- Phone:
- 303-988-2749
Order carry-out and eat the hot links sandwich or smoky brisket-sandwich platter with sides of mapley baked beans and vinegar-tart coleslaw on the restaurant's outdoor patio or take it home.
The Ghost BBQ and Spirits
- Phone:
- 303-998-9350
Tucked inside the Boulder Theater, this casual venue serves up Texas-style barbecue. Look out for menu items like dry-rubbed brisket, scallion deviled eggs, and even a vegetarian pulled "pork" sandwich.
Barbed Wire Reef
- Phone:
- 970-390-8303
Originally a food truck, this restaurant serves an eclectic menu of street food. Try the crab cake sandwich.
Hank’s Texas BBQ
- Phone:
- 720-277-3225
This fast-casual barbecue joint serves tender, slow-cooked meats (including brisket and hot links) in sandwiches, tacos, and salads until supplies run out each day. Try the pulled pork frito pie.
Moe’s Original Bar-B-Que
- Phone:
- 303-630-1980
Don't miss the pulled pork at this Southern-style barbecue joint where specialty sides like house-made baked beans and cornbread. A large patio and a party vibe complement the freshly smoked meat.
Globe Hall
- Phone:
- 303-296-1003
Come to this Texas-style barbecue joint for the foot-stomping musical performances, the authentic, slow-cooked brisket, and the no-fuss cocktails.
Bar Car
- Phone:
- 720-524-8099
The latest addition to Leigh Jones' restaurant sphere, this spot is fashioned after an antique train car and sells Colorado craft beers. Don't miss the 'Awesome Burgers' and fries cooked under the same roof.
Smōk
- Phone:
- 720-230-0792
Find delicious, modern barbecue at chef Bill Espiricueta’s fast-casual Source Hotel eatery. The brisket and house-made sausages are both great picks.