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Smokin' Dave's BBQ & Tap House

820 Moraine Avenue, Estes Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO 80517-8005
970-577-7427
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Ranked #7 of 121 restaurants in Estes Park
Price range: $31 - $31
Cuisines: Barbecue
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, After-hours, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, After-hours, Dessert
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Burlington, IA
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97 reviews 97 reviews
46 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 48 cities Reviews in 48 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

The good- wow what awesome food and given it's location the prices are reasonable. We were in RMNP for 6 days and ate here twice...it is that good. Our first visit we all ordered something a little different...some ribs, brisket, pulled pork, baked beans, spiced apples...you get the idea. Our second trip 1 ordered the mushroom burger and 3 of... More

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Texas
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123 reviews 123 reviews
72 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 43 cities Reviews in 43 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

I'm from Texas. I never thought I would find BBQ this good in Colorado bit I did. Fantastic food, great service, good atmosphere. I had the Kobe ribs. Wow.

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Fort Worth, Texas
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37 reviews 37 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW via mobile

As a restaurant owner myself nothing compliments your food like a patron finishing thier meal and asking Smoking Dave to get another order to take on the road. The food smelled good and we didn't have a chance to eat :( but we did manage to try several of tasty craft beers (twisted pine hoppy boy IPA especially). Don't miss... More

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Ringgold, Georgia
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

My wife and I both had the pork sanwich. we agreed that it was one of the best bbq's we have ever eatten. When you are in Estes Park I would highly recommend it.

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Hastings, Nebraska
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28 reviews 28 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

We ate there twice this weekend had the ribs one noght and the man handler the next food is great and service was outstanding

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Normal, Illinois
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

We ate here June 6 & 7, 2013 and had great food. The bison ribs were hearty and good; I should have had 2, not 4. The chicken marsala was wonderful and loaded with mushrooms. I experienced Spirit Hound Gin, made in Lyons CO and now long to get a bottle. Dave served us at the bar on June 6... More

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Omaha, Nebraska
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

Food was good though it took the cook three attempts to get my husband's burger cooked correctly. The restrooms were not very clean....but it was a weekend and late in the day. Our waitstaff was very good.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW via mobile

We are big BBQ fans and have eaten many places. Smokin' Dave's is the best we've had! We had eight in our group and ordered the Big Kahuna to share, which is supposed to feed 5-6 people. We almost finished it, but did have a little left. Their sauce is great and the meat is tender, juicy, and flavorful. If... More

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Kansas City
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

Okay, I'm biased. I live in Kansas City...one of the BBQ hot spots of the US. So really, when I leave our metro area I'm REALLY critical of other city's BBQ. That said, Smokin' Dave's is solid. Really well done and one of the better restaurants in Estes no matter what type of food you're looking for. Only downside I... More

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London, United Kingdom
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59 reviews 59 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

What a nice place. It is quite busy so we had to wait at the bar. Very nice selection of beer from all over the world. Great staff Then we decided to select from the menu, the dish that was basically a sample of everything. It tasted fantastic. Huge for 2 people, but had such a nice lunch the next... More

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