Smokin Yard's BBQ

Overall Rating and is it worth a visit: 8.25 to 8.5/10 and Yes. This is the original location, with a second located in Denver. Situated right off the exit for Idaho Springs, Smokin' Yards is a nice little pit stop either going to or coming back from the mountains. Situated along Clear Creek and the main drag in Idaho Springs, the place was pretty full when we walked in following a hike with our dogs. As soon as you enter, you place your order at the front counter and take a seat in the front, or you can head to the back if you want your dogs to join along. In terms of the food, everything we had was pretty tasty overall, with a solid floor but also a lower ceiling on the flavors. That said, it was certainly busy and popular with the locals for a reason, and is a safe and reliable BBQ opti

Place is super Cozy and well all LOVED the food here. Felt well made and very local. Staff was friendly parking available and prices are good for what you get. Baby back ribs are great but my favorite was the pulled pork and add some of their BBQ which is AMAZING. Place feels a bit small but people come and go fast so you don’t have to wait much longer

If you’re driving through the mountains and you’re getting hungry and you’re thinking barbecue sounds good. Eat here! Their barbecue will not disappoint you. You will leave with a smile and barbecue on your face. Also has a dog friendly patio outback.

Such good bbq. We both got the chopped brisket sandwiches and loved the sauce options on the table! Definitely recommend this place after a long day snowboarding

I stop for barbecue whenever I get the chance. A friend told me about Smokin Yards, so my wife and I stopped enroute to Breckenridge. What a great find! My wife is not usually a barbeque fan, but she loved her pulled pork with fries. I had the chopped brisket with macaroni and cheese. On both sandwiches, the generous portions of meat were moist but not fatty. The meat had nice but not overpowering smoke. The fries were crisp and well seasoned. My macaroni was warm and creamy. The price for our meal was a bargain. The service was friendly and prompt. The dining room was small, so we're glad we arrived in the front end of the lunch rush. We'll be back!