50 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Wheat Ridge

“The BEST BBQ IN COLORADO! Accompanied with yummy food and excellent staff!“

“Delicious, quality food, consistently attentive, kind, and wonderful service, all in a relaxed, clean, lovely environment! 10/10 recommend this place. You've gotta come to Saucy's!!!!!“

“Best bbq brisket I’ve ever eaten!“

“Loved this place! 😍🍴

While it is a bit pricey ($40 for two🤑), the food was absolutely phenomenal and reminded us of the South. Our sandwiches were packed with generous portions of meat. 🐄🐖✨ An added bonus is the Arnold Palmer station! 🍹“

“I was born and raised in KCMO, where BBQ is taken seriously. We have made it our mission to find the best BBQ in the Thornton/Denver area. We've gone to a lot of places, but lo and behold, the best BBQ came to us when we discovered this little gem of a food truck parked up the street from us. Everything we have had here has been top notch. The meats are infused with a wonderful smokey flavor, and seasoned/sauced perfectly. The beans are some of the best I have had. Mario is one of the nicest, friendliest people you could ever want to meet. If you're looking for some exceptional BBQ I highly recommend this truck.“

“Literal perfection!!! Got the pulled pork Carolina and it was gone in 2.5 seconds!! Brussel sprouts and jalapeño Mac n cheese were great too. Only thing I regret is not ordering more meat options!! Prolly a good thing I don't live around here or else I'd be there once a week! Sat at the bar and the bartenders were super friendly! Everything came out really fast too. Went later than the normal dinner rush (like 7/8ish) and it was still busy!“

“Súper rico 😋 y excelente servicio“

“Recently my sister and her family were in denver an we ordered ribs. The comments mase were "delicious" "flavorful" "best in denver". Thanks for making their last night here memorable with your great food!“

“Had lunch here today and had a fantastic brisket burnt ends and Mac and Cheese. Highly recommend .“

“Smokin' Dave's BBQ-Denver has the best BBQ! You have to try the Burnt Ends! Actually, all the food is awesome.“

“We were looking at an option for Christmas Eve lunch and found this gem. The food was fantastic and the service was amazing. we all had something different and it was awesome. we would totally visit here often if we didn't live in Indiana“

“My husband and I drove from Cheyenne, Wyoming after seeing a mouth-watering Instagram ad — and holy brisket, was it worth it.

We ordered enough food to feed a small militia: brisket, pork belly, pork ribs al pastor, Texas sausage, pit beans, mac and cheese, and Mexican key lime pie. Every bite melted in our mouths like a slow-motion food commercial. The sauces? Absolute fire. The pickled veggies? Spicy perfection. The Jamaica agua fresca was so good we didn’t even bother trying it with lemonade like Joseph — cashier, pit boss, and certified BBQ hype man — suggested.

Joseph and the crew were ridiculously nice, making us feel like regulars even though we were clearly out-of-towners on a meat pilgrimage. Despite the windy day, the patio was perfectly shielded, music was rolling, and a band was setting up — but we had to head home before the show (our only regret, besides not ordering a second round of pork belly).

Riot BBQ, you’ve officially ruined all other barbecue for us. It was stoooooopid good. If Wyoming ever legalizes this kind of smoke, we’ll riot to bring you north. 🔥🐮🍖“

“Great BBQ place and supports working-class people. The sauces are delicious and the owner overloads sandwiches for hard workers of Sunnyside. Great attitude and atmosphere!“

“I had their Nashville hot chicken sandwich. Hands down the best I’ve ever had! Perfect chicken batter, perfect light fluffy biscuit that melts in your mouth, combined with really good slaw— 3 days later and I’m still thinking about it. Will have to track your truck!“

“Their Authentic BBQ is delicious! MSU FANS.“

“Great BBQ, easy parking, good, fast & attentive staff. Lately i had frequent trips to TN & NC, tried a few different local BBQ places, they were not near enough tasty like the Brothers BBQ. I like this place & for the last 25 years always do a take out.“

“I’m a band videographer and digital creator I found this place in the late evening as Fun, inviting , great food and so enjoyable with my wife and friends. I found folks to be so real here. Definitely a hot spot to go to in the Denver area for entertainment and dining.if 5 stars is perfect I give it 5 stars. DocDCD“

“I ordered online through UberEats, food was still hot on arrival! Some of the best BBQ I’ve had in the state. Their brother sandwich is insane, Mac and Cheese was not my favorite, but their potato salad is the best I’ve ever had (don’t tell my mom). Thanks yall.“

“Been eating Franks BBQ since they were first located in Bay City, TX. after finding out they had a location in Denver I always get my BBQ fix there. It's a long drive from Canon City, but always order a slab of ribs to go when in Denver. Franks son now runs the business. Good people and Great BBQ !“

“One of my top taco joints it's 1 of them places that you know you're not hungry but just because you're driving by you gotta stop and have some. keep in mind they might run for the day. You need to be an early bird for this one I think they close by noon.“

“Top notch grub and lemonade“

“I ordered from here for my work summer get together for 55 people. The food was great and several coworkers will be new customers now. Better than other BBQ places we have used before. Thank you for the great food and service“

“This is by far the best BBQ ever! The only place I would recommend.“

“We love M3mphiz Styl3z, we follow them for a reason and it’s because it is by far the best hands down BBQ I have had in this state! I’ve had the corporate BBQ places and they aren’t even in the same league as M3mphiz, absolutely love everything they have to offer, the brisket nachos are my fav, the beans are phenomenal, if you like BBQ, we’ll you’re gonna love M3mphiz, absolutely delicious!!“

“This is a pretty neat place. It's a collection of businesses in a neatly organized way. BBQ, concert venue/bar, t-shirt printer, woodworker, blacksmith, gym, and more. Real eclectic mix. Lots of colors on the buildings help make the space more inviting. Many of the buildings have super high ceilings with very pretty wood trusses; cool architectural feature.There's a parking lot that runs down the middle, in between the rows of businesses, and another lot on the south side.“

“Lot que has the BEST bbq in the area! The brisket, turkey & burnt ends are my absolute favorite! The beans are full of flavor and delicious, and the casserole is not to be missed! Highly recommend for take out, or my favorite option which is to dine in at Lot One and order some bbq to go with it.“

“This place is awesome. It’s definitely a family owned establishment. Service is A+, very accommodating for our son. The food was incredibly delicious. This is one of those places that they say never judge a book by its cover. I definitely will be back.“

“I’ve been coming to Dick’s Barbecue Pit for years, and it never disappoints. The food is consistently incredible – smoky, tender, and packed with flavor. You can taste the care in every bite. From the brisket to the sausage to the perfectly seasoned sides, everything hits the mark.

What really sets this place apart is the atmosphere. It’s got that authentic, no-frills charm that makes you feel right at home. The staff is always friendly and welcoming – they treat regulars like family.

Whether I’m stopping in for a quick bite or bringing friends for a laid-back meal, Dick’s is always the go-to. It’s a staple in my life, and I genuinely love this place.“

“the atmosphere was great the band had just started 👌“

“Best ribs! Great service!“

“Great service and great food!“

“I recommend because of the food, it was really good and service was fast. While eating my meal with my dad two employees began to argue and made sure the whole restaurant heard it, that part I don't recommend. If you have a problem with a coworker take care of it when there are no customers in the there.“

“great customer service & atmosphere“

“the best food I ever ate in my life. waiter was super helpful in every possible way. live a few states away from Colorado but will definitely plan to return some day 🔥“

“We come back over and over for the patio seating. Prices are very reasonable for both food and drinks. I especially like the Cuban sandwich! Service is always friendly. The general manager went above and beyond today to assure we had what we wanted. Strongly recommend if you are looking for a casual outdoor (or indoor)spot for good food and drinks.“

“Cozy hole-the-wall restaurant. I'm from DFW area and the Chinese food here puts DFW area to shame. Didn't taste msg in my duck soup. It was great. Also had the crunchy pork over rice and that was great too. It seems they render out excess fat but the cuts were still tender.

It's nearby an Hmart for those of your visiting out of town.“

“I really enjoy this smaller ticked away Dickey’s restaurant. Always clean, kind and I think better than most“

“Seasoned Swine is great BBQ restaurant. Great menu. The BBQ is really good. I usually just get a platter so I get a taste of everything. Highly recommend“

“Authentic Filipino taste! Even the condiments tastes like home. My favorite is the lechón kawali, karekare and sisig. The crispy pork is done right. Each meal is generously portion. The pork and chicken barbecue are juicy. It’s my go to dinner for when don’t want to cook.“

“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.“

“Best wings in town, I bring them home and heat them up in the oven.“

“Brothers BBQ Catering did a wedding for my daughter in Northern Colorado and they were fantastic! Ordering was easy working with the team, the crew was on time and setup quickly, were friendly to the guests, and provided great food! Thank you!“

“Ben and Lindsay are dedicated, amazing, and love what they do!“

“Utterly DELICIOUS! Intimate setting! Treat yourself!“

“Super delicious food and good service. I'll definitely eat here again!!!“

“You know that expectation in your mind of what a truly good, classic burger and fries should taste like? The kind of taste that brings back great memories? That is exactly what you get at Poppa Ralph's. Absolutely delicious and exactly what I was hoping for. So good!“

“🤤 Ribs were absolutely amazing! Fall off the bone good 🦴“

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