Smokin' Dave's BBQ Menu (Update 2025)
Smokin' Dave's BBQ in Estes Park, Colorado, is a must-visit for BBQ lovers. Offering a wide range of options for both meat-eaters and vegetarians, this restaurant promises a delightful dining experience. The appetizers, such as the Smokin' Rings and Bubba-Que Wings, set the tone for a flavorful meal. The BBQ Nachos and Mile High Cheese Fries are perfect for sharing with friends. For main courses, the Pecan Crusted Trout and Chicken Fried Steak showcase the diversity of flavors at Smokin' Dave's. The attentive service and cozy atmosphere add to the overall appeal of this establishment. Don't miss out on the opportunity to savor authentic BBQ dishes in a welcoming setting.
Appetizers
Smokin' Rings
Homemade, crunchy and amazing. Served with our BBQ Ranch
Bubba-Que Wings
One full pound of our Cherry wood Smoked wings. Tossed with your choice of our Sweet Original BBQ, Seasoned Hot Sauce or our Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
Southern Catfish Tenders
"The Sushi of the South". Dusted with seasoned cornmeal and fried. Served with Tartar sauce
Stuffed Potato Skins
Filled with our hickory smoked pulled pork, bacon and cheddar cheese. Served with ranch
Hoggin' Combo
Get ready to get down and dirty! All of our favorites on one plate - sliders, skins, wings, tenders, rings and deep fried pickles
Pit Master Sliders
Two Carolina pork and two Texas beef brisket minis. Served with slaw
Mile High Cheese Fries
Our Natural cut fries topped with melted cheddar-jack blend and crispy bacon pieces. Served with BBQ Ranch dressing
Artichoke & Spinach Dip
A unique mixture of cheese, garlic, cream, spinach, roasted green chilies and artichoke hearts. Served with tortilla chips for dipping
Skillet' Shrooms
Portabella and Button mushrooms, Marsala wine and garlic. Topped with shaved Parmesan cheese and melted Swiss. Served with garlic crostinis for dipping
Deep Fried Pickles
Batter dipped kosher spears served with ranch dressing
BBQ Nachos
House made tortilla chips, topped with Red Beans, shredded cheese and choice of Pulled Pork or Pulled chicken. Topped with roasted jalapeños, tomatoes and cilantro. Served with sour cream and our house made salsa
Smokin' Dave's Red
Ground Beef, black, pinto and kidney beans, tomatoes, pepper and spices. Our Stout beer puts it over the top. Topped with cheddar cheese and diced onions. Served with cornbread
Pork Green Chili
Tender pork, roasted green chili, tomato, cilantro and spices. Finished with masa. Served with cheddar cheese and house made tortilla chips
Ale & Cheese Soup
Blend of Smoked Cheddar, Swiss and pepper jack cheeses, our house ale and cream. A house favorite
Fresh Garden Salad or Caesar Salad
Cup of Soup or Chili and Garden or Caesar Salad
Pit Boss BBQ Chop Salad
Mixed greens, bacon, tomatoes, mushrooms and shredded cheddar, tossed with our BBQ ranch dressing. Topped with your choice of pulled pork, pulled chicken or beef brisket or wild salmon or fried catfish
Smoke Shack Caesar
Crispy romaine lettuce tossed with traditional Caesar dressing. Topped with shredded parmesan cheese and homemade croutons
Southern Catfish Salad
Mixed greens, dried cranberries, cucumbers, tomatoes and mushrooms. Topped with fried catfish fingers and sweet onion straws. Choice of dressing
Spinach & Crispy Chicken Salad
Baby spinach, sliced mushrooms, cucumbers, tomatoes, pecans and dried cranberries. Topped with our hand breaded Chicken Strips and Apple wood smoked bacon. Choice of dressing
Salads and Things
Favorites
Southern Catfish
Lightly dusted with our seasoned cornmeal and fried. Served with our Jalapeño Hushpuppies, corn bread and choice of two sides. Served with house made tartar sauce
Fish 'n' Chips
Beer battered cod served with natural cut fries or sweet fries, coleslaw, cornbread and tartar sauce
Pecan Crusted Trout
8oz. boneless trout, dredged with our sweet pecan flour. Fried and served with lemon-honey butter. Served with cornbread and choice of two sides
Chicken Marsala
Two moist chicken breasts sautéed with portabella mushrooms. Topped with a rich Marsala reduction. Served with corn bread and choice of two sides
Chicken Fried Steak
Hand-breaded New York strip steak, fried golden brown and topped with our sausage gravy. Substitute chicken upon request. Served with two sides
The Heart Attack
Two jalapeño cheddar country biscuits filled with our hickory smoked pulled pork, topped with shredded cheese, two over easy eggs and our house made sausage gravy. Served with a side of coleslaw
Big Kahuna Belly Buster
Serves up to 5-7 people (depending on appetite) No Substitutions. Includes: Full Rack of St. Louis Pork Ribs, Whole Chicken, 1/2 lb Brisket, 1/2 lb Pork, 4 large sides, and 6 pieces of cornbread
Not So Teeny Wahine
Serves up to 2-4 people (depending on appetite) No Substitutions. Includes: Half Rack of St. Louis Pork Ribs, 1/2 Chicken, ¼ lb Brisket, ¼ lb Pork, 4 small sides, and 3 pieces of cornbread
Family Platters
Smokin' Platters
Roasted Half Chicken
Perfectly seasoned and juicy. Mopped with Dave's original BBQ sauce. (one serving per platter)
Carolina Pulled Pork
After being rubbed and mopped, we slow smoke our pork for 15 hours until it falls apart
Texas Beef Brisket
($1 extra) Hand trimmed, seasoned with our house made rub, then hickory smoked for 12 hours
Texas BBQ Sausage
Our own, traditionally inspired, house recipe of beef, pork, Wisconsin cheddar, fresh jalapeños and spices
St. Louis Pork Ribs
St. Louis cut, rubbed with our special seasonings, then cherrywood smoked, slow and low...One serving per platter
Smokin' Buffalo Ribs
($2 extra) Bone-in, hickory smoked and lightly basted with our Blackberry BBQ Sauce. One serving per platter
Pitmaster
Carolina pulled pork, Texas beef brisket, and house made cheddar jalapeño sausage piled high on a fresh hoagie roll
Texas Blue
Smoked Beef Brisket tossed with sautéed onions and Cajun seasonings. Topped with crumbled Bleu Cheese and fried onion straws
Smokin' Philly
Hickory smoked brisket sautéed with red and green peppers and onion topped with your choice of cheese & roasted jalapeños
Hot Hog Sandwich
Our house made Cheddar Jalapeño sausage stuffed into our fresh baked hoagie roll
BBQ Wrap
Large chipotle flour tortilla, stuffed with red beans and rice, cheddar cheese, coleslaw and choice of pulled pork, or pulled chicken
Smoked Corned Beef Reuben
Slow-smoked with hickory, topped with fresh sauerkraut, melted Swiss, and thousand island dressing. Served on marble rye
Southern Catfish Sandwich
Fresh catfish, lightly dusted with our seasoned cornmeal and fried. Served with house made tartar sauce. Blackened upon request
BBQ Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast basted with our sweet BBQ sauce. Served on a bun with lettuce, tomato and onion
Cajun Chicken Sandwich
Fresh chicken breast rubbed with our Cajun spices and grilled. Topped with melted pepper jack cheese and fried onion straws. Served on a bun with lettuce and tomato
Wild Salmon Reuben*
A twist on the original! Wild salmon topped with fresh sauerkraut, melted Swiss and caper-dill aioli. Served on marble rye
Taphouse Burger*
1/2 lb Angus burger served with lettuce, tomato and onion
Smokin' ChiliBurger*
1/2 lb. Angus burger, smothered with Dave's red or green chili. Served open face with melted cheese and chopped onion
'Shroom Burger*
1/2 lb. Angus burger, topped with sautéed mushrooms & melted Swiss. Served with lettuce, tomato and onion
Man-Handler*
1/2 lb. Angus burger, piled high with pulled pork, smoked bacon and cheddar cheese. Served w/lettuce, tomato and onion
Egger-riffic-Burger*
1/2 lb. Angus burger served open face. Smothered with our Sausage gravy and topped with Chicken fried apple wood smoked bacon, an over easy egg and cheddar cheese
Signature Sandwiches & Burgers
Ribs, Ribs, Ribs
Smoked Buffalo Ribs
Our bone-in Buffalo ribs are slow smoked with hickory and lightly basted with our Blackberry BBQ sauce. Choice of two sides and corn bread. (Rib portions are based on weight)
Smashed Potatoes
Red Beans & Rice
Coleslaw
Potato Salad
Natural Cut Potato Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Southern Corn Bake
Jalapeño Hushpuppies (6)
Sautéed Green Beans
Spiced Apples
Cornbread
BBQ Baked Beans
Sides
Kids Menu
Brisket or Pulled Pork Sandwich
Mac & Cheese Wedges
Chicken Tenders
Kids Burger
Grilled Cheese
Rib Dinner
Kentucky Bourbon Pecan Pie
Fresh butter, brown sugar, cream, eggs and pecans all made happy with a splash of Kentucky Bourbon. Baked to perfection
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
Rich chocolate mousse, layered with peanut butter chiffon, topped with whipped cream, mixed with crushed Oreos. To die for!
Fudge Brownie
Fresh baked, served with caramel sauce and chocolate sauce. Topped with vanilla bean ice cream and sweetened blackberries
Homemade Apple Cobbler
Grandma would be proud. Served warm with whipped cream
Creole Bread Pudding
Baked fresh with French bread, bittersweet chocolate and pecans. Topped with whiskey cream sauce
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