7 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Frederick

“Second to no other BBQ I've tried in Colorado! These brisket & fixings are great!“

“Second to no other BBQ I've tried in Colorado! These brisket & fixings are great!“

“Best BBQ I’ve had in years. Delicious side dishes like Hatch green chili Mac & Cheese too! Very friendly, and excellent service.“

“I have been eating here about once a month since they opened this location at Huron and 144th. I usually order a smoked turkey sandwich that comes with one side. The number of sides they offer is amazing and I usually order the smashed loaded potatoes. The potatoes are topped with cheese sauce, sour cream and brisket. It's a must try! Ever since I discovered they have grilled smash burgers I have been ordering that. Splurge and order a double. The beef combination is amazing. I always order a smoked chocolate chip cookie that is smokey, sweet and salty. WOW! They have many desserts, and shakes that you can add alcohol if you like. You order and go through the line and pay at the end. If you eat there they bring it to your table and if it's to go they put everything in a sack for you to take. Everything I've eaten there is delicious.“

“Long review in coming

We recently stopped into Elevated Q for lunch without knowing much about it, and I must say, it turned out to be a very pleasant surprise. Discovering that it is a locally owned BBQ smokehouse made the experience even better.

From the moment we walked in, we were warmly greeted by the new General Manager, Chris, whose friendliness and hospitality immediately stood out. His welcoming demeanor set the tone for the entire visit. The restaurant itself features a well-executed industrial rustic design, creating a comfortable yet stylish atmosphere. The bar seating is especially inviting, with a great view of the TVs, making it an ideal spot to relax and enjoy the game.

Chris also proved to be highly knowledgeable behind the bar. He crafted a whiskey drink that was exceptional—so much so that, had it not been lunchtime, we likely would have stayed much longer to try more of his recommendations.

For food, we were introduced to a “secret menu” item: garlic butter buffalo wings. These were outstanding and, in my opinion, deserving of a permanent spot on the menu. The loaded BBQ fries were another highlight—rich, flavorful, and truly satisfying.

I ordered the Pitmaster Platter, featuring pulled pork and jalapeño cheddar sausage. Both meats were well-prepared and enjoyable, though the pulled pork could benefit from a bit more seasoning. The spicy BBQ sauce, however, added a great kick and complemented the dish nicely. My wife chose the loaded baked potato, which was generously portioned and topped with brisket that was incredibly tender—practically melting with each bite.

Overall, Elevated Q clearly knows what it’s doing when it comes to both food and hospitality. As a lighthearted note, Chris did make one “mistake”—he didn’t have the Masters on the big screen—but we’ll let that slide.

We look forward to returning soon. And while we didn’t manage to take photos this time (the food was too good to wait), that just gives us another reason to come back.“

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“We recently hired Blessed BBQ for our Annual Event and everything from the communication, amazing food and personal touches with attendees was great! I'd definitely suggest considering them for your next event whether it's small or large! Thank you Blessed BBQ for making our evening special and tasty.“