House-made bold and tangy, thick and sweet, and smoky and spicy sauces on every table add extra flavor to the traditional barbecue dishes, perfectly prepared in an open kitchen at this casual restaurant with neutral-hue booths, wood tables, and a wall of windows. Try the mac and cheese topped with smoked pork or load up on southern sides. Unique cocktails complement the hearty entrées.

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Right along the Colorado River sits Smoke Modern BBQ, a contemporary kitchen that’s serious about keeping traditional meat smoking alive. The restaurant’s executive chef Jamie Theriot believes in smoking meats the traditional way, so they’re smoked slowly over hickory for that burst of flavor. That said, they also smoke their ribs, pulled pork, chicken, and more with southern spices to embrace modern smoking and barbecue techniques.

Ranch House and the Pullman are highly rated for classic, Western comfort food that’s satisfying without pretension, while Juicy Lucy’s and Smoke Modern BBQ are also great for casual bites. For a more unique dining experience, pay a visit to the Rivera Supper Club, an entertainment establishment run by Phantom of the Opera Musical Director, or the Glenwood Vaudeville Revue, which also boasts dinner and show.

Smoke Modern BBQ is the place to head to if you’re in the mood for a range of barbecued items. But these aren’t just any barbecue items: many of the dishes are traditional ones that you’ll be familiar with, except they have a unique and modern twist. Some of the other items available include starters, salads, sandwiches, burgers, seafood dishes, and steak.

Smoke Modern BBQ swaps the stereotypical Southern shack for an upscale setting and opts for creative takes on traditional styles. It’s a similarly modern setting nearby at Ming’s Cafe, where locals crave the sushi and chicken from the wok. Also by this strip is Slope and Hatch, a hip, counter-serve spot for hot dogs, tacos and beer.

Smoke Modern Barbeque – A spin on the classic Sazerac, a New Orleans drink staple dating back to 1838. It was invented by an apothecary owner named Antoine Peychaud. The entrepreneur also created Peychaud Bitters originally as a digestive aid for his customers, but now the herby mixture is used as a flavoring in cocktails.

Consider Juicy Lucy’s Steakhouse, Smoke Modern Barbecue, CO Ranch House and The Italian Underground. For a brewery/bar atmosphere, head to Glenwood Canyon Brewpub and Native Son. Slope and Hatch is an ideal quick option with tacos, hotdogs and snacks ordered at the counter along with a selection of cocktails and more.

If you’re looking for a more casual setting, Smoke Modern BBQ offers a mouthwatering array of smoked meats and classic BBQ sides that you wouldn’t want to miss. Their smoked brisket sandwich, in particular, has earned a loyal following. I ordered the buffalo chicken mac and cheese and wanted to lick the plate clean.

Smoke Modern BBQ is the place to go if you’re in the mood for delicious barbeque. The restaurant, located in Glenwood Springs downtown, has won numerous awards for its food, and it’s easy to see why. The menu features a variety of barbecue favorites such as ribs, pulled pork, and brisket.

Serving lunch, dinner, and a weekend brunch, Smoke BBQ also delivers a smashing happy hour Tuesdays through Friday!. Brisket Sliders, Ribs on the Bone, Burnt End Nachos and 25% off all Colorado Draft Beers. Being from Kansas City, I can attest this BBQ is on point.

Lunch – We settled on BBQ for lunch and headed to the highly reviewed Smoke. We sat at the bar, ordered pulled pork sandwiches with mac ‘n’ cheese and margs (of course). The service was great and we enjoyed chatting with the bartenders and waiters.

For dinner, barbeque enthusiasts should try Smoke Modern Barbeque. While the barbeque is scrumptious, do not miss the pulled pork and green chili mac'n’cheese. I could, and would, eat this mac’n’cheese for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Some of the best restaurants preferred by locals include Juicy Lucy's Steakhouse, The Pullman, Brava Modern Trattoria, Riviera, CO Ranch House, Smoke Modern Barbeque, and Glenwood Canyon Brewpub.

Why don’t you try going to Smoke Modern Barbecue, which offers different barbeque dishes?. The smoked prime ribs, brisket, and pulled pork are the most popular dish that customers love.

Smoke Modern Barbeque, while not open on Thanksgiving, is accepting take-out orders for smoked turkeys, prime rib and sides available for pickup on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving.

Smoke Modern BBQ and Juicy Lucy’s Steakhouse have enlarged their seating areas with a large outdoor tents and CO Ranch House has fitted a full-sized yurt in its courtyard.