Restaurant · Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
Smokin' Dave's BBQ & Tap House
How to book: Generally no — walk-in casual; expect a wait on peak summer evenings. Confirm current hours/policy on the restaurant site.
Best meal: A big BBQ plate (brisket/ribs/pulled pork + sides) with a beer after a day in the park; hearty and filling. Confirm current menu/hours live.
Who it’s NOT for: Diners wanting refined or occasion dining — it's a casual BBQ joint, not a special-night spot. Vegetarians/vegans — it's a meat-forward barbecue menu; limited options (confirm). Anyone wanting a quiet, intimate room — it's a busy, casual, family-and-group spot. Trailhead pre-dawn hikers — it's a lunch/dinner refuel, not an early breakfast stop.
$-$$Research-based
Part of Rocky Mountain NP, CO, Decided.
Common questions
Is Smokin' Dave's BBQ & Tap House worth it?
A casual barbecue + tap house in the east gateway — smoked brisket, ribs, and pulled pork with a beer — the hearty, affordable, no-reservation post-hike refuel for families and groups.
Who is Smokin' Dave's BBQ & Tap House for?
Smokin' Dave's BBQ & Tap House is for first timer family basecamp and scenic drive multigen basecamp.
Who is Smokin' Dave's BBQ & Tap House not for?
Smokin' Dave's BBQ & Tap House is not for Diners wanting refined or occasion dining — it's a casual BBQ joint, not a special-night spot. Vegetarians/vegans — it's a meat-forward barbecue menu; limited options (confirm). Anyone wanting a quiet, intimate room — it's a busy, casual, family-and-group spot. Trailhead pre-dawn hikers — it's a lunch/dinner refuel, not an early breakfast stop.
Do you need a reservation at Smokin' Dave's BBQ & Tap House?
Generally no — walk-in casual; expect a wait on peak summer evenings. Confirm current hours/policy on the restaurant site.
How expensive is Smokin' Dave's BBQ & Tap House?
Smokin' Dave's BBQ & Tap House is in the $-$$ range. Meravella shows prices as bands and never publishes exact figures it hasn't verified.
How we know: basis research · last verified Sat Aug 08 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time). We never rank by commission.