27 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Wheat Ridge

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

“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! 🍹“

“Great food. Big fan of the mac and brisket.“

“This place is great, we went twice in one week because the brisket is some of the best I've had. Love the fries too. If I lived here I'd be going every week!“

“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.“

“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!“

“Wow can't believe I've never been to Saucy's before today. Chris the owner was so nice and his happiness and joy was contagious! The Lemon Pepper Sauce is amazing - it's like a traditional hot sauce but it better! The ribs were fire, again the sauce was amazing. We got the mac and cheese and corn as our sides. I loved the corn!! The indoor area is pretty large but it can get a little Smokey in there. We sat outside there were a few tables and get's some sun in the afternoon. As you would expect from the title, the means were extremely saucy!!! They do catering as well. This is going to be a go to spot for us, I would venture to say some of the BEST WINGS in Denver!“

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

“Best bbq brisket I’ve ever eaten!“

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

“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“

“They did BBQ and sides for our rehearsal dinner and it was amazing. All the food was at the correct temperature, flavorful, and there was plenty of it. It tasted like it had just come off the smoker. I would highly recommend this restaurant!“

“Their Authentic BBQ is delicious! MSU FANS.“

“I ordered catering for our employee recognition lunch. Everyone loved the food. For me, the best part was the service. Lluvia from Brothers BBQ on 105 Wadsworth Blvd was hands down the best service I've ever received. I can't wait to order with them again. She offered her help from the very beginning till the time she left. She stayed and help me organize and then re-organize to make everything more accessible. I wish she could've joined us for lunch. She was the best. Thank you Brothers BBQ for amazing experience. Lluvia deserves a raise. ;)“

“Great service and great food!“

“I have lived in colorado now for going on ten years and I have searched for a decent bar-b-q place. When visiting Denver for my anniversary we decided to check this place out and have it delivered to our hotel room. I will say whoever made this food took me home, they had to either lived in or was raised in the south cause that was some of the best bar-b-q I've had since leaving back home. Thank you to whoever worked the night of March 8th, 2025 for the excellent food!“

“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!“

“Amazing little restaurant and the service was great. The black pepper steak, pork short rib with sweet & sour sauce, and shredded duck with vegetables were all top tier. Everyone in our party loved every dish! Felt like eating home cooked meals. Definitely coming back“

“Best ribs…best smoked meats great service love this place 👍“

“Whether in person or ordered from Uber, Moe's always delivers such good food!! A favorite!“

“Top notch grub and lemonade“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!!“