Smokin Yard's BBQ

I’m leaving a four star review because my review I wanted to leave wouldn’t be fair. We are from Texas and as a rule, we normally wouldn’t eat barbecue from anywhere else because we know we will be disappointed. Smokin Yards was conviently located and had great reviews so we went for it. I had the chopped brisket and mashed potatoes. The meat was so bland. Didn’t really have a taste at all and was a little dry. I took a couple of bites and didn’t even finish it. My husband had the Carolina pulled pork and he stated the same thing about the meat. BUT the portion sizes were OK, the prices fair, the service was fast and the staff were super friendly.

The meats are delicious and the service is warm and welcoming. Everything else is top notch but the sandwiches are dry but the meat quality makes it good enough. If you are looking for a nice dinner I suggest going for a rib and one or two sides.

Smokin' Yards BBQ was the perfect stop on our road trip from Chicago to meet up with my friend before heading to Castle Rock. We were craving some good BBQ, and this place did not disappoint! The food was absolutely delicious, and the service was top-notch. It made for a great start to our trip! I highly recommend checking them out if you're in the area.

Been on a BBQ kick lately so I had to give this place a try and it was DELISH! We got ribs, burnt ends, coleslaw and French fries and everything was amazing. The burnt ends had a super flavor crispness on the outside, but tender inside. The ribs were super tender. The coleslaw was creamy but not overly mayo-y and the fries were perfect crispy on the outside and soft in the middle with great seasoning. I wish I had tried the mac and cheese! Pro tip, if you like spicy, add some of the mango ghost pepper hot sauce to the BBQ sauce!!! 🔥🔥🔥😋😋😋

Bomb BBQ. We had the brisket sandwich with green beans and the Carolina pulled pork sandwich with baked beans. Bomb. The Carolina pulled pork (spicy) with the coleslaw was delicious. Those baked beans were so smoky and just absolutely divine. This was some really really good BBQ and this review is coming a former Texan with some high BBQ standards! Try out Smokin Yard for sure!

Brisket, ribs and sides were great! The lemonade was perfect and service was prompt and friendly. Easy parking a bonus.

Having relocated from South Carolina, I appreciate this place very much. The sliced brisket and chopped brisket sandwiches were delicious. I was fortunate to get their last serving of burnt ends which are amazing! The catfish was also over the top. Sides were all good to very good. The Mac and cheese was somewhere between a good normal version and a full fledged SC baked dish - not the best but yummy. Several BBQ sauces along with hot sauces, pickles, onions and jalapeños are plentiful. Staff was attentive. Chairs inside were not very comfortable. Meal for 4 with water was $80 with a tip. Well worth it! Enjoy!

I’ve spent my life on a quest for truly great BBQ across the US—usually ending in disappointment, an emptier wallet, and a side of regret. Not this time! Our first visit to Smokin’ Yard’s was Mother’s Day 2025, and it delivered the best BBQ we’ve ever had. Pulling into the car park, we spotted several trucks with Texas plates—evidence that this BBQ in Colorado is so good even Texans will drive up for it. Clearly, these folks know their barbecue. No snake oil here—these meats cure everything from depression to hanger. We dove in hard with the pulled chicken, brisket, and short ribs. Their sauces deserve their own psalm; mixing chipotle and bold was a true hymn to my taste buds. The sides are main-course material. My 7-year-old declared the mac & cheese the best she’s ever had (although mom’s homemade still takes gold). The mashed potatoes looked like twin scoops of comfort and joy—supernatural potatoes, I swear. Out front, a cheeky pig statue puffed on a cigar—perfect for photos without worrying it’d hog the spotlight. If Moses had known about BBQ this miraculous when God sent quail in the desert, he might’ve etched a second set of commandments to include: “Thou shalt feast at Smokin’ Yard’s.” —Moses-approved!

After coming here for years I'm happy to say the food still tastes amazing and the staff is very friendly! Both of the locations are great but the Denver one is my favorite. With a huge parking lot bring the whole family! (They do have online ordering system and it works pretty well) After trying almost the whole menu I do highly recommend sloppy Joe's and the baby back ribs. The Mac and cheese is pretty solid on flavor and the fries have a bit of Cajun seasoning on them. Pro tip as for the sauce that they have in the back that's not on every table. They got a pretty cute outdoor patio area and plenty of rustic Colorado mountain theme ambiance inside.

I'm not saying Smokin' Yards has GREAT BBQ, but I am saying that it has some of the best smoked wings in Denver. If you rated Smokin' Yards solely on the friendly service and smoked chicken wings, it'd be amazing. If you rate it on the BBQ itself, it's like a 3,5 star place. I know it seems crazy to go to a BBQ place and not get the typical BBQ favorites, but I'm telling you, get the smoked wings. They are some of my favorite wings in the entire Denver Metro area. They're an oddly good value too, especially when compared to other BBQ spots. They've got plenty of seating options, and I've always felt welcomed there by the staff. But this place is all about the wings!

They say meat cooks a little different at a higher elevation. I'm not sure it's true, but whatever Smokin' Yards is doing they're really good at it. I ordered the Smoked Prime Rib open faced sandwich special because I had to. I mean - I HAD TO. The end cut (order taker's suggestion) made me smile. I tested some of the sauces - not bad - however I liked the horseradish and au jus for dipping. The cream corn side dish was a-ok. A note - the room a decent sized, but made in an old warehouse. It can get loud, especially at peak times.

I tried the restarted happy hour items. It's been at least 5 years. Flavor, price and menu all excellent. I will be back to try their Thursday smoked corned beef special. Their smoked wings were perfect.

I was super surprised in all the best ways with this restaurant. Don't let the parking lot scare you away. It seems almost deserted and in the middle of nowhere. But walking inside the vibe immediately changed. It was lively, good patio, super friendly, and great service! I got the pulled pork and potato salad and it was super filling. The potato salad was flavorful and the pulled pork was tender and the right amount of juiciness. You order at the counter and service is great. A couple different bbq sauces to choose from as well. Will definitely Be back to try more off the menu.

Delicious bbq food, smoked wings were amazing, burnt end sandwich hit the spot! Will definitely be coming back when i go back to Denver. Food also came out fast.

My favorite meat was the pulled pork. It was soft, tender, and so easy to eat. The sides tasted perfect, the Mac and cheese was cheesy and not watered down. The creamed corn was sweet and refreshing. The fried okra was perfect replacement for friend pickles. There was a line out the door when we came around noon on a Wednesday. There's plenty of seats available and they serve alcohol! Plenty of parking in the plaza. It's clean inside and a bit crammed, but it works well with enough space for everyone.

Ambiance: Nice country style BBQ restaurant with a bar inside. Service: ordering desk with friendly service and very fast as well Food: the food was what you expect. The fried okra was delicious with a good batter and perfect fry. Standout was the ribs from the 3 meats (we got baby back ribs). The sauces were tangy and sweet perfectly matching the meats.

Amazing BBQ beef. It reminded me of some of the excellent barbecue meats restaurants that can be found in Austin, Texas. Portions were very generous, moderately priced, and it's always nice to be offered a side of potato salad. Potato salad is not found as a side in many restaurants but sure goes well with barbecue meats. The restaurant is located in a warehouse District off of 1st and Santa Fe Blvd. and the buildings appear to be made of mostly sheet metal. As to service, you stand in line, order at a counter and staff brings you your food. The interior is very functional and is clean. There is lots of seating. The near to last words should be, you need to come for the food and not worry about the ambience. Yes, you can find ladies among the crowd. It will be worth your while.

Bleh! Terrible I guess this was brisket it was tough over sauced shredded beef on an odd roll. The potato salad was equally unappealing. The sandwich roll was tough the meat just over sauced and nothing great. Definitely will not be back

For many of us who grew up in Colorado, barbecue is hamburgers and hotdogs. Finding good southern bbq is a rare treat. So, funding Smokin Yard's bbq is a real treat. The green beans melted on my tongue, the fried okra was perfect and the special "Kobe beef brisket" couldn't have been more delicious. If you're in the neighborhood, I highly recommend this place!

OMG, a gem in the rough. Found them quite by accident, but so glad I did. Family owned, with very personalized service. But best of all is the flavor and how their bbq is. A very varied menu I especially like the half a chicken and sweet tea.

Not sure if they even have smokers. My brisket came out super bland with no visible smoke ring or bark. Kinda dry too. Would not recommend

Just as I had given up hope on finding good bbq in Colorado, this place came to change my mind. We tried the ribs, burnt ends, and chopped brisket with fried pickles, creamed corn, and potato salad. I have 0 complaints about any of these items other than the burnt ends being a little more fatty than I prefer. But the bbq sauce was delicious, everything was worth the wait. It did take a little bit to get our order but otherwise everything was great. Restaurant was clean, had a great selection of beers. Staff was friendly :) will definitely be returning!

Went to the one on Santa Fe and Ellsworth got a beef brisket. Sandwich thing was so dry every time you can get it moist if you pour half of the bottle of barbecue sauce on it, ask for one sweet tea one unsweet the girl gives you two sweet don't tell your condiments are on the side. They don't really tell you nothing so first time there last time there not a very good restaurant to go to, and then the girl walks around showing all her but checks , I had ydon't wanna see that while you eat

Amazing BBQ and friendly staff. We will definitely be back. Maybe earlier in the day do we can try the burnt ends.

A little hard to find at the end of an industrial feel retail strip mall but once you walk in, the waft of slow cook BBQ is unmistakable. Theres a nice array of condiments at each table, including spicy chipotle, ketchup, pepperoncinis, "cow" sweet bbq sauce and "swine" bold bbq sauce. I ordered the Half rack baby back ribs. Honestly too dry on the ends and the tops - enter the sauce. Nothing is too spicy, even the ghost pepper bottles up by the counter. Beef brisket - more tender than the ribs even though it looks well done. Southern style green beans - mushy, like from a can Cole slaw - pretty crisp and regular. What you'd expect. Smoked baked beans - slightly sweet and hard to stop eating. I like the vibe and decor and you can see them smoking the meat from behind a window. That's all...

Off the beaten path, across the train tracks and through an industrial park, but with the drive. It's a casual spot and we were there on a Monday for lunch so it was pretty quiet. Staff was attentive and the sampler was pretty good. The pulled pork with sweet was my favorite.

Holy crap.... Randomly stopped in here for a quick bite while my girlfriend was at work (she's vegan) -_- . The burnt end brisket just blew my mind it was so good with their mustard. Awesome place to bring the family for friends from the looks of it, lots of seating. I'll be back. Well done.

Yum. Have eaten at both locations and the people are friendly, the founding brothers always on-site, and the food is perfect. Love the brisket, ribs, burnt ends. Delicious. Love it.

Stopped in at lunch to give a try after seeing it referenced in Westword...They had brisket special which counter guy said was their best...but I was craving a hot link and went with that. Its a long link served in a smaller bun and link has very good snap, texture and heat. I got the potato salad side which was excellent representation of sweet southern style potato salad...if you like it sweet with plenty of pickles this is it. I'll be back to try other meats. Very good parking and lots of table space. Overall I give it an A based only on one meal.

Great customer service with really good food. Smokin Yards didn't let us down. The Brisket was tender and flavorful The Fries and wings were delicious Wifey said the Carolina Pulled pork was on point (obviously I didn't get to try) she ate it all. Only let down for me was the Potato salad just your basic potato salad was expecting more and was let down. We will be back again.

Love these guys! First time at there Denver location! Welcomed immediately, very clean and nice layout of their restaurant. The food was delicious as usual. They unfortunately stopped making collard greens, but they started making smoked green bean the same way and they were delicious! They have a full bar and many drink options. Boiled peanuts are not free anymore, but you can order them. The brisket was tender and the smoked sausage was juicy. Definitely a great lunch spot! Great for families and large groups too. Outdoor patio available.

Had their All You Can Eat Rib option. Was not planning to stop by a BBQ in Denver but it was the closest thing to us. It wasn't the best bbq like you would imagine but it did the job.

This is the place! We've been coming here regularly since discovering it nearly five years ago, and it never disappoints. Every visit is consistently excellent from the quality of the food to the generous portions and attentive service. We've enjoyed just about everything on the menu: brisket, ribs, chicken, hot link, prime rib, sloppy joe, and even their smoked turkey, which has become a beloved Thanksgiving tradition for our family. Everything is perfectly smoked, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, and the owner is often there working right alongside the team, which speaks volumes about their dedication. Support this amazing local business you won't be disappointed!

Went for the Monday AYCE St Louis Ribs special....great decision. The ribs were meaty with great taste and flavor. The sides were delicious and plentiful. I had the seasonal house red chili (with chopped beef), green beans (my fav), and fried okra. To top it off, staff were super friendly and attentive. I highly recommend this place.

Great bbq. Sketchy part of town if you have your bikes with you. We were able to get a spot up front and back up, then sat by the door, so we could see our rack. They were out of brisket by the time we arrived, so I can't speak to how good that was. The serving sizes were good and while I normally don't get St Louis style ribs, they said out of the two options those were more fall off the bone. All 3 meats I had were delicious and the ribs weren't fall off the bone, they definitely were tender. My friend got the sweet potato fries and they were really good. She had the catfish sandwich and said it was good. I would recommend trying here for good bbq.

4.5 stars - one of the better BBQ places I've found in Denver! I shared a three-meat plate with chicken, sliced brisket, and ribs. Everything was really good! The chicken may have been my favorite. The spice blend they put on it was great! The regular BBQ sauce and mustard sauce were nice, but the mustard probably would have gone best with pulled pork. They have generous portions! The sides weren't as good as the meat. I got the baked beans (too much smoke flavor) and sweet potato fries (cold and under salted); I'd switch up the sides order next time. I got takeout and it was well packed and handed off with a smile. This is a solid choice for BBQ in the area! Thanks, Yelp, for helping me discover it!

Hidden Gem! (If you check in on yelp you get 15% off) Some of the best BBQ that I had had in Denver. Definitely a hole in the wall as the area isn't a place you would expect good food. Plenty of parking! A few co workers convinced me to go and I was not disappointed. Everyone one truly enjoyed their food and it was well priced. You order at the counter and they bring the food to your table. Lots of sauces to try! The one meat plate and two sides was good for me but my hungry male coworkers said the two and three meet plate was the way to go. We did share food and it was all very tasty and a big plus is that they also have drinks! Keep in mind the is a very casual spot with TVs all around. 10/10

Sadly to say my original review still stands. The ribs are just a bit to dry for me.

Great meats and super friendly service! Everything from burnt ends to the brisket to the chicken are great. They also have a well stocked list of sides, which is nice that you don't have to get the traditional sides of beans, mashed potatoes, fries or corn. They've got fantastic fried pickles, as well as okra.

This was suggested by my wife after we toured Stranahan's Whiskey Distillery not too far from here. It's not much to look at from the outside but the food is great! They have daily specials and on the day we went it was "all you can eat St Louis Ribs" which I ordered, it came with 2 sides too. The staff was very attentive and we had multiple people come around to make sure everything was right. I ended up have a 2nd round of ribs and both were delicious, very tend (fall off the bone) and nice smoked flavor. If I lived in the area I'd be back every weekday they had this daily special (I think it's Monday's).

Cool place! Great smoked wings. Two of us split the 3 meat plate with brisket, ribs and wings. Had coleslaw (sweet), fried okra and potato salad. Potato salad was creamy and delicious.

The service was amazing! The atmosphere was great. The brisket was kinda dry. The mac n cheese was lame. It alright.

We stopped in here a couple of weeks ago for dinner for the first time. You order at the counter when you walk in, and they give you a number sign, and you can choose where to sit, including at the bar. We chose to sit at the bar, it was nice, we had the bar to ourselves. Our beer came out very quickly, and our food came out fairly quickly after that. I had the ribs, brisket, and two sides - the coleslaw, and the Mac and cheese. Everything was very flavorful, my judge of good bbq is how good it tastes without bbq sauce; it tasted great without, and even better with it. The coleslaw was very good, and the mac and cheese was good as well. We will definitely be back to try more of the menu!

Just getting around to making a review. The brisket was fantastic and ribs were perfectly seasoned. Service was fast, friendly and helpful. Will make it a point to come back

Food and customer service was amazing. Really enjoyed the smoked barbecue. I had the pulled pork and beef brisket with mac & cheese and baked beans for sides. It was all tasty.

Food is so so so good! Absolutely delicious. Service is amazing. Never been here before. Came highly recommended by our friends. Definitely glad to come here. So yummy. For real. Recommend this place for sure.

So far my favorite place in Denver to get barbecue. Meat is tender. What the flavor I had the pulled pork sandwich they grilled the bun, the sauce is light. so far I've had their sweet potato fries the regular fries and their fried okra. All are really good. Give this place a try you won't regret it.

Great Ribs and side dishes, staff is helpful and friendly! I would go back the next time I'm in Denver

Too expensive for what it is, still if it's in the Denver area for cost to weight meat.

I've been to smokin' yards 3 times now. I want to try more of the menu, but I keep coming back to the smoked wings and St. Louis ribs. For BBQ, the pricing is appropriate. The staff are ALL super friendly and welcoming. The beers on tap are great and the restaurant is comfortable. I do however have one little complaint... there's no blue cheese to go with the wings! It might sound silly but, as high quality as their wings are, I'm actually surprised blue cheese isn't on the menu. One of the staff members told me they do all their sauces in house (all of the sauces I've tried are great) but, if they added some homemade blue cheese to the menu, that'd pair perfectly with the wings. Overall, I highly recommend this spot.

I heard of this place so I had to try it out. I wasn't too satisfied with the food. It had no flavor it just tastes like smoke. The ribs, the chili, the macaroni. And cheese It's like they just put the meat on the grill with no seasoning. But if it smoked meat, you're looking for you. Got it there. I doubt if I would ever go back.

This is usually my go to place for BBQ but this visit was disappointing. I ordered my usual order which consisted of a 1/2 chicken. The chicken was under cooked so I sent it back and asked it if I could get it cooked all the way, a guy to my order and came back in less than a minute with the same undercooked chicken.

Was in Denver and on a whim decided to try this place out as we were in the mood for BBQ. You order at the counter and they bring the food out to you. We ordered a two meat plate which included ribs, and a half chicken with mac n cheese, creamed corn and fried okra. I wanted to love this place more as the staff was very friendly and checked on us often. However we felt like the food needed more seasoning in general. I don't like to put a lot of salt on my food. But the food just tasted much better with a little dash of salt. Also, the creamed corn was almost like they blended the corn, it was different, and the mac n cheese seemed like it was lacking something, perhaps seasoning.

I love well seasoned fries. I love good sandwich bread. I love burnt ends. I love a well-made coleslaw. Smokin' Yards BBQ has ALL of these things. I was heading to the airport and needed to get a meal, and was fresh out of places I wanted to eat. Here comes my good ol' sis with a recommendation for this place. Many BBQ restaurants don't serve burnt ends, so anytime I see it on the menu, I usually order it. Just so happens they had enough for one sandwich, which I split with my sister. We also split the smoked wings, coleslaw and fries. One bite into the burnt ends sandwich and I knew I made the right choice coming here and ordering this. The bread was soft, but had a slight crunch, while the burnt ends were flavorful and juicy. I added their BBQ sauce and all was right with the world. You can see the actual seasoning on the fries, and I didn't need ketchup to eat them. While the coleslaw was a great compliment to the rest of the meal. The smoked wings had a spicy kick to them. I would have loved them with blue cheese, but they only had ranch dressing. I probably should have ordered a burnt end sandwich to go, but I didn't. Guess that means I just have to stop back through when I'm back in Denver!

Great barbecue!! Cool atmosphere, very casual and very good!! Highly recommend the brisket, but everything we ate was excellent!

All the food was phenomenal. Everything tasted fresh & service is very attentive. The bbq sauces on the table were all so good. Sweet tea tastes authentic. Highly recommend if you're in the area.

Smokin' Yards BBQ is amazing! I love to get the half chicken with sides such as green beans or sweet potato fries which are a crispy delight! The hot wings are also ! They are thick, juicy and spicy. They also have boiled peanuts but they are usually a little undercooked so I've had to take them home to boil them longer on some occasions. They have a nice beer selection and a great unsweetened tea. This location is great because they have plenty of seating options compared to their Idaho Springs location. The staff are all so friendly and attentive too! 10/10!!