Favorite Littleton BBQ Restaurants
You’ll find Southern-style BBQ, Kansas City sweet sauce, and everything in between at Littleton BBQ restaurants. Denver was a way station in America’s journey westward, and the suburb of Littleton is a reflection of that meeting of cultures – and barbecue. Here are some of the best Littleton BBQ restaurants.
Big Papa's BBQ Bar and Grill
The winner of numerous awards for their smoked ribs and other treats, Big Papa's BBQ Bar and Grill is a destination for those in the greater Denver area who take their ‘que seriously. They offer four styles of ribs plus catfish three ways (fried, blackened or grilled), pulled pork, smoked turkey or chicken, beef brisket and more. Choose from an array of Southern home-style sides like mustard greens, sweet potatoes, fried okra or sweet potato casserole.
Rib City South Park
This semi-national chain claims to have the best baby back ribs around. And with two Littleton locations, it’s pretty clear they’re not hurting for customers. Rib City got its start in Fort Myers, Florida, and has since expanded to nine other states. They aim for an authentic “backyard barbecue” flavor, cooking their meats slowly over a fire of selected hardwoods, including Red Oak. Try thin-sliced pulled beef or pork, St. Louis-style spare ribs, turkey breast, chicken and, of course, baby back ribs.
Brickyard BBQ
Brickyard BBQ specializes in authentic Kansas City-style barbecue, characterized by slow-smoked meats smothered in a sweet, thick tomato-based sauce. The red building and red-checkered tablecloths may not be much to look at, but that’s because this place is about the meat, not the décor. You want ambiance? It’s the sound of eager patrons ripping off paper towels from the rolls positioned on each table. They’ve got all the usual BBQ fare, plus popular offbeat choices like burnt ends and hot links.
Schneids' Smoke Shack BBQ Grill & Catering
A relative newcomer to the local barbecue scene, Schneids' Smoke Shack BBQ Grill & Catering favors down-home cooking over fancy accoutrements. The old-fashioned signage with the bright neon “BBQ” tells you this is a mecca for Colorado-style barbecue done with straightforward flair. Choose from St. Louis or baby back ribs, smoked chicken, beef brisket, sausage sandwich, smoked turkey and more.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
Dickey's Barbecue Pit may represent barbecue for the masses, but it still draws plenty of admirers. They do all the staples of ‘que – ribs, pulled pork and beef sandwiches, etc. – plus offbeat concoctions like sausage stuffed with cheddar and jalapenos, baked potato casserole and Virginia style ham.
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Posted on Aug 13, 2011 by Christopher Lloyd
