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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 120 restaurants in Estes Park
Price range: $30 - $30
Cuisines: Barbecue
Good for: Families with children, Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Late Night, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children, Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Late Night, Dessert
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Indiana
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11 reviews 11 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

My wife and I enjoyed the ribs as they were very tasty and meaty. I normally add extra sauce on mine but the taste was very good and didn't need any extra sauce. I've had ribs at alot of different places and I would rate these in my top 5. As far as the sides my fries were nothing special... More

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Estes Park, Colorado
Top Contributor
110 reviews 110 reviews
30 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

The food was really good. The Carolina pulled pork sandwich was excellent and I lived in the Carolinas for 5 years. You also got a lot of food for your money. They had some interesting beers on tap to try. We had a few problems with the service though - forgetting to order one of our meals and sitting with... More

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Denver, Colorado
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

Great food...fast delivery. They try very hard though to get you in and out. Tried to take plates away 3 times before we finished eating.

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Fort Collins, Colorado
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

This was my 2nd visit and the food was great again! Draft beer selection is limited but pairs very well with the food. Good bottle selection. It took a while for the server to get to us but it seemed like she had half of the restaurant to take care of. That being said, she still did a fantastic job!... More

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Ball Ground, Georgia
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13 reviews 13 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

My husband and I saw the great reviews for Smokin' Daves on Tripadvisor and wanted to try it out. What a disappointment! The restaurant itself is run down and the food was terrible. My husband ordered the pull pork plate and we were surprise to see the pork full of fat and it did not look like pork. The side... More

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Mount Laurel, New Jersey
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68 reviews 68 reviews
53 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

I went to dinner here a week ago on a recommendation after visiting Rocky Mountain National Park. I can't say anything good or bad about the decor, it looks like someplace to eat and drink in the middle of nowhere. I was there because I heard the food was good anyway. It was after 8PM on a Sunday and I... More

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Martinsburg
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7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

We were looking for some great BBQ....we ordered, and shared, a BBQ platter which had brisket and ribs. The ribs were excellent! The brisket was good, but my husband is a TERRIFIC brisket bbq'er, so it didn't quite match up to his! Staff was very pleasant, even with allowing us to share a meal and advised us on how to... More

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See 5 more reviews by Tina R for Estes Park
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013 via mobile

Not many places in Estes Park have a waiting line Friday around 5 pm . We had to wait 15 min in order to get our table . All this time we was looking at the 2 hostesses who seemed to work.. Rolling silverware, picking up the forks and the knives by the tips!!! By the part what customer eat... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013

Food was delish- you can tell as soon as you walk in and smell. Even the bread and buns were yummy and obviously fresh. We recommend the pulled pork and the ribs. It's a little cramped, and not fancy, but that's what I expect from a good BBQ joint. The parking lot was packed at 5:30 on a Saturday night... More

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Colorado Springs
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300 reviews 300 reviews
188 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 121 cities Reviews in 121 cities
80 helpful votes 80 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013 via mobile

The BBQ here is positively delicious and reasonably priced, too. Service is ok, and the atmosphere is relaxed. I definitely recommend visiting this restaurant!

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