Meagan M.
Yelp
I'm hooked. Post Oak Barbecue is officially one of my favorite restaurants in Denver.
I strongly recommend coming on a Saturday or Sunday and ordering their beef ribs that are sold by the pound on the weekends only. Yes, these ribs are a bit pricey, but they are WORTH IT. The beef ribs are $35/pound, and for us this meant two of the smaller ribs coming out to 1.3 pounds. They also have larger rib bones, but since I was sharing with my mom we wanted to have our own. I loved the flavor on the beef ribs, and I felt they were good as-is, and didn't need any additional bbq sauce from the containers on the table.
For sides, I recommend both the crispy Brussels Sprouts ($6) that are mixed in with a spicy aoili-like sauce, and the Jalapeno Cilantro Coleslaw ($5) unless, of course, you find cilantro tastes like soap.
If you're getting the USDA Prime Angus Brisket ($15.50 for half a pound, $31 for one pound) you can choose if you want fatty cuts, lean cuts, or a combo of both. I went with the combination so that I could truly taste the difference, and I got 2 fatty and 2 lean pieces with the half pound order. I personally felt the lean cuts still had a good amount of fat on them, and the fatty cuts were too much for me personally, but the gentleman working there taught me that the fattier pieces are better for if you're planning on reheating it later.
The staff is friendly, helpful, and embodied hospitable. I love how, right when you walk in the front door, you get to see them passionately cutting and weighing the meat. If you have questions, they're eager to jump in to assist. As you wait in line to order, you can peer through the glass to see the magic happen.
After you're done ordering, the pickles with fresh dill, silverware, and water are all self-serve.
It's a very laid back and comfortable space on a charming street in Mountain View. They have Edison bulk string lights hung back and forth across the ceiling, which is made of some form of metal tiles. They have a good amount of seating options, including a bar, regular tables, and two booths in the back. We were able to easily find free street parking, even on a weekend.