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Boney’s BBQ

1543 Champa St,Lower Level, Denver, CO, 80202
  • (303) 825-9900
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  • Tricia H.

    Whoever said there was no hint of "liquid smoke" in their meat is nuts. It's not liquid smoke that makes it smokey. It's the actual SMOKING of the meat. duh. Anyway, I am eating their pulled pork sandwich right now. I want to stop but can't, it's too good. I'm chowing on their baked beans too. They are the best I've ever had. Seriously. Next will be the potato salad. I pray they stay open a long time.

    (5)

  • Bill H.

    In town for a convention, so good we ate here twice. I have been to many BBQ places in the midwest and south and this place is as good as any of them. I never thought I would find amazing BBQ in Denver but this rivals anywhere else in the country. There is certainly nothing like this in southern california. The staff is extremely friendly and bent over backwards to help my friend find her lost earring. The Hogs hell sauce was fantastic and we tried everything. Rib tips, brisket, pulled pork, wings, ribs all were amazing. Cornbread was ok but did not want to waste precious stomach space with all the amazing other amazing food they offered

    (5)

  • Ethan M.

    I am from the southeast, where barbecue is just a way of life! In an ever growing trend of putting sauce on the side, this place KNOWS what TRUE barbecue IS. The ribs are perfectly cooked, EVERY TIME, and have that nice layer of barbecue sauce/seasoning/magic GRILLED onto them! They use just enough to get that amazing flavor that keeps me coming back and repulsed at other so called "BBQ" in town. They also have plenty of their delicious barbecue sauce ont he side! VERY friendly and prompt service! How many other places let you buy A rib, if that's all you want? I won't even go in to their equally amazing sides! Definitely visit this JEWEL!!! You WON'T be disappointed!

    (5)

  • Jenny K.

    I work right next door and love coming here for some bbq. I always get the chopped chicken and its delicious. My boyfriend really likes their pulled pork. The mac & cheese and collard greens are my favorite sides. The fried okra isn't bad either and their cornbread is either a hit and miss depending on when you get there. There sauces are also good but not amazing. All-in-all this is my go to spot for good bbq and the price is also good for the portions.

    (4)

  • Jesse P.

    Went here for lunch with co-workers. The service was fast, the people were friendly and the BBQ was great. I highly recommend the pulled pork sandwich, I was impressed with it's texture, how moist it was and how much flavor it had. All my co-workers agreed that the meat was all perfectly cooked and still had plenty of flavor and juices. Check out Boney's if you're on the 16th Street mall!

    (5)

  • Mike L.

    I think the barbecue at this place is undone by the shear size of the location. To me all the best barbecue places are smaller and have one person slicing meat to order. The brisket here was bone dry which indicated that it was either sliced ahead of time or cooked at too high a temperature or too long or a combination of all of the above. It had a nice smoke ring and bark but lacked a good mouth feel. The ribs came out wet and were o.k. but Yazoo's has a much better depth of smoke in theirs and they don't slather them in sauce which to me is always a bad sign and normally used to cover up a blemish. The best part of my meal was the company I ate with, Marcus and his wife and Shea provided wonderful conversation at this UYE! The sides were hit or miss, the mac and cheese was good, the hush puppies could have been used for golf later, and the sweet potato fries were a-o.k. The highlight for me was the pulled pork and sausage, both had good moisture and a nice amount of balanced smoke. These guys have the potential to be better than they were today and I hope they can get back on track and earn the best of Denver BBQ.

    (3)

  • Harry N.

    Just the best Q downtown. We got there at the close of the winter hours.. They graciously seated us and acted like we were family. Had the sampler and shared, it was just right for two. Would highly recommend.. Beautiful old building, lots of character and outstanding food..

    (5)

  • Carina R.

    My husband and I were in Denver and needing some grub. Went on Yelp and saw that this place was right off of 16th street. It had great reviews. Some of the reviews said that it gets super busy during lunch and it happened to be about 1:30, so we thought this was the time to go. The place is downstairs and if you weren't looking for it, you would miss it. So, you order at the counter and then take a seat. Then they call you when your food is ready. I ordered the pulled pork with mac and cheese. My husband ordered the brisket with fries and mac and cheese. (Side note: we love mac and cheese!) The sandwich was so delicious. The pork was soft and the bbq sauce was perfect. It wasn't too sweet or spicy...just perfect. I had some of my husband's brisket and it literally melted in my mouth. Loves it. The mac and cheese was good too, but the meat was the star of the show, as it should be. If you are in Denver and need some lunch, come here. You will not be disappointed!

    (5)

  • Tom R.

    OK, let's start the right way here. BBQ is very personal and the styles are VERY different. Boneys is for people who like southern BBQ- Memphis, Virginia, Carolina etc... And in this category, this is Denver's BEST!!, If you like KC style sweet BBQ sauce(something I despise) or have actually ever used and enjoyed McDonalds BBQ sauce, do NOT go to Boneys and take my seat!!!!! Similarily, I doubt many Texas BBQ devotees will convert to Boneys. But for those of us who have searched high and low in this town for BBQ from the south, all I can say is FINALLY!!!!! Boneys is the spot for southern Q with great sides. I actually enjoyed the place more in the their prior location next door as they were better ale to keep up. I think they are still adjusting to the new "big digs" but this food is awesome for the category of BBQ they focus on.....and several sauce choices to go with it.

    (5)

  • Laura O.

    Holy moly this place is awesome! A huge meal is under $10...and it's delicious! The BBQ sauce has this South Carolina tang to it, I couldn't get enough. And the baked beans, oh my god, the baked beans were out of this world! I had the pulled pork which was amazing and I can't wait to go back and order everything else on the menu. I probably won't try the mac 'n cheese again but I think I'll go for the okra or greens. I went on a Saturday afternoon and received the best service! The guy working at the counter was incredibly helpful and friendly and made our experience exceptional! I'm so happy to have found this place I hope to spread the good word so it always stays in business!

    (5)

  • Patrick T.

    Loved Boneys! Try the catfish sandwich. Holy catfish Batman, you will love it. Great place for BBQ in Denver. The pulled pork sandwich was also top notch.

    (5)

  • Jim M.

    It's good barbecue, and they do sweet tea right. I only wish there was more smoke flavor; it seems to be lacking for a place with smokehouse in the name. I recommend the mac and cheese as a side.

    (3)

  • C S.

    If this place was in SO CAL, it would run out of meat and have a 2 hour long line like splash mountain at Disneyland. This is how you make BBQ!!!!!!!! WOW!!!!!!!!! I get the 2 meat plate here with the sides for only $10 bucks, what a deal!

    (5)

  • Gail L.

    Being at a Convention is hard work. You talk to people, you sit around, you talk, you sit around... you get the idea. Worse yet, all the food is overpriced and sort of... icky. I finally wandered out of the Convention center on my last day. I needed some free wireless, and had been pointed towards a Caribou some blocks away. Walking down 16th Street, I see a guy holding a big sign, telling me that BBQ is THAT WAY. I figured it had to be better than the horrible salad I had the day before. I was a little worried when I saw it was underneath the McDonalds. But it smelled amazing, and locals were going in and out, so I ventured in. I'm very glad I did. I had the rib tips with one side and a drink for about 8 dollars. The rib tips were awesome - lots of smoke flavor, and pretty tender. I loved the BBQ sauce (spicy with a nice bite), and the Mac and Cheese was perfect. It was clearly homemade. My only complaint is that the BBQ that was on my rib tips was pretty chilly, but I didn't really care.

    (5)

  • Dave F.

    Ordered the two meat plate (pork and brisket) with beans and fries as my two sides. It came with a piece of cornbread. The meat was really good. The brisket was thick and juicy, the pork fresh. All of it flavorful. I think the brisket was my favorite. You could tell they knew how to do good meat. One quirk was how the meat was served. Most places give you a piece of white bread with a dinner meat plate. Not here. I was just eating a pile of meat. The beans were good as well. Spicy, thick too. An enjoyable side. The fries were fine, not as impressive as the beans. The cornbread was okay, but tasted better after I finished the meat. All in all, the food was pretty darn good. But I don't think I'll ever go back. The location is just a pain in the ass. I circled for twenty minutes and couldn't find a single meter space open. (I did see one open up, and it was gone a minute later when I came around the block.) The food is good, but not worth the trouble, or paying $8 for a parking lot, which I did since I was meeting someone and didn't want to be late.

    (4)

  • Lux B.

    The food is four stars, but the service makes it five. Their mac and cheese is ridiculously good if you liked the baked kind, and their fried okra came in a large portion and was perfectly breaded. I didn't have any meat, but I did try a bite of my boyfriend's pulled pork and it was amazing. As far as the service goes, I had an embarrassing accident where I thought I had more on my account due to a check not clearing, and the guy up front was very kind in dealing with the situation. I'll be back soon to give him a huge tip and get some mac and cheese!

    (5)

  • Justin H.

    Pulled Pork for me Please! Add a side of fries with cheese! Awesome, it does please! -Haiku Review

    (5)

  • Deb G.

    The rib tips were tasty, and the recommendations on mac and cheese were right on. But the potato salad wasn't even good enough to finish, and I found the sauce kind of generic. Overall, just ok. But the sweet tea was tasty!

    (3)

  • Ambur C.

    I've been looking for a go-to BBQ place for quite some time. Brothers is the closest to me, so it usually wins when we're trying to decide but today we tried Boney's at the recommendation of a friend. Two words: Yum-mee. We sampled EVERYTHING! I had the ribs with coleslaw, fries & corn muffin. Ribs were perfect in flavor & texture. Coleslaw was the creamy kind, sort of sweet but with some sort of chile or chipotle flavor to it -- DEELISH! Fries are the hand-cut kind...with a special seasoning -- good enough to eat two-at-a-time (you know what I'm talking about). Corn muffin was my least favorite, just kind of dry and crumbly. The hubs had a sampler plate -- brisket (well-cooked, good flavor), pulled pork (lean, tasty, & tender!), sausage (I liked it enough, but I'm not necessarily a sausage girl at BBQ joints), and...I...think...that's it... yep that was it. His sides were the Mac & Cheese - like mom's baked Mac & Cheese, the potato salad - mustardy & creamy & peppery (om nom nom), and the BEANS! OH lordy the beans. Benchmark, people... benchmark. The sweet tea is SAH-WEEEEET! So if you like a sweet sweet tea, then get your sweet fix here. I liked it. Sauces -- we had the house sauce (I personally like the meat to come dry, so that I can pick my own sauces to add but they serve it sauced) and also tried the jalapeno sauce. I saw some "Hot" on the way out, so we'll have to try it next time cuz we both needed more heat. Still, the sauce was really tasty. Ambience -- in the basement, like a speakeasy bbq? Sure. It's cool, I like it. Love the red/white checked table cloths, and also the 80 different types of chairs that were in there. Yard sale! Great staff - super friendly, and even checked on our meal though it's not table-side service. A little pricey, but so totally worth it. Three thumbs up!

    (4)

  • Matthew B.

    Someone out there prefers their meat cooked on a stove. I'm sorry for them. The finest way to prepare meat is to slowly heat it by indirect smoke, causing it to be tender and delicious. This is BBQ, it's the ultimate form of what meat desires to be. Young pieces of beef grow up hearing stories about the days of yore, a day before meat was smoked, and things were sad because someone in sock garters was flipping their great grandfather over a bed of charcoals until every ounce of juice had been beaten out of him. It was a sad time. The luckiest pieces of meat go on to be BBQ, and there is good BBQ in Denver CO. This is the best BBQ in the city, by FAR, by FAR, by FAR. I had the brisket with fried Okra. My buddy had the hot links meal with fries and baked beans. I tried everything but the baked beans and they were all VASTLY superior to anything I've had outside of Kansas City, and would be proudly consumed in Kansas City. The layer of smoke on the brisket was THICK. It was delicious, the sauce was hearty, and savory, and stood up to the charred meat very well. The fried Okra was light and delicious. It was obviously very fresh. The hot links just resonated with smoke, they were juicy and spicy and as someone who doesn't usually care for hot links, these hot links could make me a convert. The service was flat out FANTASTIC, and the food came out relatively quickly - the only time was waiting for the fries and okra to be fried. $9 for a sandwich, side, and a drink - with BBQ this good that seems like a bargain. The place is SMOKEY. That may be bad for someone with Asthma, but for me who considers himself to be a BBQ connoisseur, it was like heaven.

    (5)

  • David S.

    I love good BBQ and am almost always disappointed by our selections here in the Denver area. Tried them all - Brothers, Famous Dave's, Jim N Nicks, Jabos, Moe's, Yazoo's. All seem to have something that is pretty good but nothing compared to what I find in the South. Have to say the rib tips at Boney's beat anything I have had in Colorado. Well smoked, nice bark on the outside, sprinkled with some magic essence and dipped in scrumptious sauce. 5 stars - must try - make me stand up and shout for this Q! Well done - I have found my BBQ mecca in downtown.

    (5)

  • Leonard E.

    This place has excellent food(ribs, fish, chicken, pulled pork sandwich). It's a little small, but the great food overcomes it all. Great location when browsing around 16th Street(it's on the corner of Champa and 16th).

    (4)

  • Bruce T.

    Round #2. Got the 2 bone rib and BBQ pork sandwich combo with sweet tea. The ribs were INCREDIBLE. Had to have more okra with lots of hot sauce. I would recommend the ribs!

    (4)

  • Brooks P.

    Four years in Denver and we've finally found a great BBQ joint. Sampler was perfect - the brisket the best I've had in years, the ribs were fall off the bone and just the right rub. Sides: mac and cheese for the kids was a hit, the beans were good. The staff, who from the moment I called for takeout to packing us up to go, couldn't have been friendlier. Nice touch - they gave us an entire bottle of sauce in the squirter (you have a better word for it?) which everyone remarked on at the table. No plastic lidded personal size saucers, this was a slather your ribs and enjoy good meal.

    (5)

  • Aimee R.

    Hands down the best BBQ place in Denver. I've been everywhere and it's by far the best!

    (5)

  • Sam F.

    I wanted to love Boney's Smokehouse. I've heard the accolades and read some fine reviews, so when that craving for brisket struck me recently, I knew I needed to give the BBQ shack in the basement a try. I was impressed with the decor. Where else but a BBQ joint could you get away with decorating the walls with signs dripping with sexual innuendo and double entendres? I waited in line and ordered a combo plate from the very friendly staff. Service was fast, and I headed to an open table with my plate almost immediately. Maybe my expectations were unrealistic, or maybe my recent trip to Austin, TX (which turned into a barbeque-o-rama) set the bar too high. But I just wasn't wowed by the food at Boney's. The ribs had decent (but not amazing) flavor. They were a little light on the smoke flavor and already dressed with sauce. Also, the two bones on my plate were skimpy, and the meat bordered on tough. The brisket was nice and lean (which I prefer to the fattier cut of brisket) and it showed a moderate smoke ring around the edge of the meat. But again, something seemed lacking in the flavor department. The mac-n-cheese was tasty, and I'd return for that side dish alone. The greens were about average. I so wanted to fall in love with this place, but it just didn't happen on the first visit. I'll give them another shot when I get the itch for BBQ. Here's hoping the second time's a charm.

    (3)

  • Troy G.

    Good spot for lunch if you work in the area. Pretty good sauce and pretty good smoke flavor. The place is kind of hit and miss as to the length of time you can spend waiting in line to order. So if you're on a tight schedule I'd come before or after the lunch rush.

    (3)

  • Pat H.

    excellent brisket barbecue, a great lunch option

    (4)

  • Kamron S.

    Good food, nothing super special. Probably better places in the area. At least it wasn't fast food.

    (3)

  • Steven C.

    Came from VA and found this place. Great food and awesome service. If you go here try the Hog Hell BBQ sauce if you have the guts. Great sauce

    (5)

  • Jessica W.

    OMG AMAZING!!! better than Corky's, Neely's, and Rendezvous in Memphis, TN. Get a pulled pork sandwich Carolina style and you'll see what I mean.

    (5)

  • David C.

    Just went there for lunch with a friend and was very pleasantly surprised by what a great experience I had. It is off the 16th Stree Mall and is below street level, but when you walk in the great BBQ smells immediately hit you and then you realize it is a very charming, interesting and inviting place, although simple. PERFECT lunch place! Got the sandwhich with brisket and hot links with cole slaw on top and it was fantastic--tender and delicious, although it could have used a little more cole slaw. They have a selection of at least 5 different sauces and each was outstanding. The decor reminded me of a diner only warmer and more interesting, and the music that was playing was the best--nice mix of oldies played at exactly the right volume. The only negative thing was that there two planters placed at the entrance that had nothing but dead plants in them. I love this place and I have had some of the best BBQ from Texas and elsewhere. Get off the Mall and go to a place with some character and outstanding BBQ!!

    (5)

  • Nik M.

    I was in Denver on work (from Australia) and struggled to find something uniquely American. Until I found this place via Yelp. Never having tried US style BBQ, I asked for help and the suggestion was: Pulled pork, Meaty beans, mac n cheese. Awesome! Definitely will recommend Boneys and be back. I even took some of their BBQ sauce back with me! If you are in Denver, head over to Boneys!

    (5)

  • Dan M.

    One of the best pulled pork sandwiches I've ever had. After moving from the South, good Q has been hard to find here in CO. I ended up getting the pulled pork with coleslaw on top and it was excellent. Staff seemed friendly. I also got a brisket platter to go, and while it was great too, I'll go pulled pork next time... it was just that good. Mac N Cheese was good, baked beans were unique, but had good taste. Also, as a true test of any Q joint, the sweet tea was great... something most people in Colorado are clueless about.

    (5)

  • Paul W.

    This is what a BBQ restaurant is ALL about, great food, great atmosphere, and wonderfull people working the restaurant. I was in Denver for a couple of days and because I had never been there before, I was worried I was not going to find a place I would enjoy. So I opened my trusty yelp app and found Boney's. Three coworkers and my self headed over and had lunch. I ordered the brisket meal with two sides and no BBQ sauce on the meat. I always order my Q with no sauce, because I like to taste the light smoke flavor and the meat, I usually add sauce on my own in small amounts. My two sides were Mac-N-Cheese, baked beans and a piece of corn bread. The brisket was amazing, It was juice, tender and had a nice light smoke flavor. I was given a half pound of meat, from both the cap and flat sections of the brisket. The sides tasted great, the Mac-N-Cheese is baked, straight from the southern style. Beans are to die for, and even better when you eat em with the corn bread!! My coworkers and myself were so impressed with the food, we went right back the very next day for lunch. The second day I had the pulled pork platter with the same sides. Once again I was not disappointed, pulled pork is excellent!!! On both days, my three coworkers were highly impressed with the food as well. I have to end this review by saying that I am not easily impressed with BBQ, because I pride myself on smoking great BBQ, I have been doing it for a very long time, I also cater smoked BBQ. Boney's is the real deal, I would recommend them to anyone, I just wish we had Q like this here in Vegas!!!!

    (5)

  • Bryan L.

    I have been coming here since April of 2011. The catfish sandwich is excellent with collard greens. The brisket flavorful and moist. The ingredients are fresh, the food hot, and the staff is friendly. The piped in old school R&B in makes this a pleasant outing each and every time!

    (5)

  • Kirby C.

    Not really sure why they call this a smokehouse... The meat on the pulled pork sandwich tasted like it was braised in water without a hint of even liquid smoke being added to it. Very tender but completely flavorless. The bbq sauce was slightly less flavorful than most store bought brands. Overall, I don't consider this bbq at all and a horrible value for the money.

    (1)

  • Monica L.

    The brisket, barbecue sauce and beans are the best things there in my opinion.

    (3)

  • Ellen S.

    Just returned from a trip to Denver. We had dinner at Boney's on our last night...what a treat! Excellent barbeque, terrific service. The sides we had to go with our ribs were all fabulous - cole slaw, mac and cheese, collard greens and beans. The ribs were perfect!

    (4)

  • Blake H.

    Another place I was excited to try but were left somewhat disappointed. On the upside, the BBQ sauce was excellent! Actually made me sweat and that is a good thing! We had the Rib Tips meal. Mine seamed almost to be overcooked but still tasty. Was really the most disappointed in the sides. They come in a tiny Styrofoam container that left me wanting for more. The mac and cheese was only OK, the beans were better. The search for BBQ continues!

    (2)

  • Kristaleigh S.

    Defiantly good bbq in downtown Denver. I went at noon with my girlfriend. It is downstairs and In a small space. We did get a place to sit inside, communal seating. I wanted to try most of the meats and sauces since I am a bbq addict. I got the two meat plate with an extra meat. I got two ribs, a 1/4 chicken breast, and approx a 1/8lb of pulled pork. I always eat coleslaw, so I got two sides of that. First of all the sides were small. The coleslaw was good but not the best in Denver. I must say that my girlfriend got the mac n cheese. It looked so amazing. I recommend you try that. The chicken was good. It had a nice flavor. The pork had a nice bark and flavor. It was better than the chicken. Delicious. The ribs were amazing. Nice smoke ring, good and tender, tasty! I would definitely get a half rack next time. I tried all the sauces except the hot. The standard sauce on the table is really good. It's not overly sweet..perfect balance of sweet and tangy. The jalapeno sweet sauce was not tasty for me. Perhaps it needed more heat to balance the sweet? The best sauce is their mustard bbq sauce. So good I could drink it! Definitely the best mustard bbq sauce in Denver. I highly recommend you go to Boney's and get your grub on. Next time I will try the collard greens.

    (5)

  • Fred F.

    Service. Too slow other places to go BBQ is very subjective but it was not my kind not much smoke flavor

    (1)

  • Jen M.

    5 stars for their house-made sauces. If you like spicy, by all means tuck into the Hog Hell sauce. Like a Carolina style sauce? Dig into the Gold sauce. Their traditional bbq sauce is great. The pulled pork and brisket were full of smokiness and flavor but a little on the dry side. Bummer. The baked beans are 5 stars all the way and the hush puppies were good. Fun interior and a great family-run business.

    (4)

  • RR M.

    Got a food coma with the sampler...share if you go with someone or else your eyes will roll back and you'll end up looking like the girl in the Exorcist

    (5)

  • zbenye ..

    First time I ate here I thought maybe they were having a bad day. After giving it a second chance I reckoned I did not need to come again. But then friends pulled me in today and my opinion is still "meh". Tough meat on the bones, had to be smothered with sauce to have any taste. Mac & cheese looked disgusting, baked beans were good but just the same as some canned product from the supermarket. Even the cornbread was tasteless. The sweet tea was totally plain. I won't be coming here again, I'd sooner go to TGIF.

    (2)

  • Travis W.

    The food was great, the service was pleasant and quick, and the location made you really appreciate the quality of the food. I was leery of going to a restaurant in the basement below a golden arches one, but decided to try it based on the reviews. I was glad I did. The pulled pork sandwich and sides were almost as good as my favorite place in Memphis. It's a fun, low-key place to go for plenty of food at a reasonable price.

    (4)

  • Sid H.

    This is place is what BBq is all about. The dry rub on the ribs are great! The sauce was also very good but I like my ribs dry rubbed. The greens are some of the best I have tasted. Great place, will be back again when I'm in Denver!!!

    (5)

  • Ron C.

    Please do not be fooled by the location as related to absolutely yummy and awesome BBQ that awaits. One of my new favorite restaurants in Denver. The staff is absolutely so nice and friendly -- you can tell it's a family operation and you as a customer actually almost feel like family at times. I've had the ribs, wings, pulled pork sandwiches, brisket, cornbread, fried okra (1st time), fries (the best), mac and cheese (my Wisconsin friend loved it and he is a cheese person). The meats are smoked just right and the sauce is wonderful. I found this place via Groupon this spring, have hooked visiting friends, local friends, and even coworkers (on Friday I got some ribs and wings takeout and people were coming by my cube saying "what is THAT smell, where'd you get that, ..and you are such an EVIL person having food that good while we can only watch). My folks will be visiting Denver in September and I will send them here as well as it's close to their hotel. I'll be back and back and back, that's for sure. Thank you for having such wonderful food!

    (5)

  • Chris M.

    I work downtown and went to this place for lunch at the recommendation of a coworker. I thought the food was amazing but the sizes kind of small and the prices kind of high. I will go back, but probably not often.

    (3)

  • Matt M.

    Great food, great portions. I come here for lunch every time I'm downtown. It's a strong second to Moe's on my list of best Colorado BBQ.

    (5)

  • David B.

    I'm going to go ahead with three stars for this establishment. I would put it in the "good but not excellent" category. The bbq is certainly satisfactory and the staff is friendly but I wasn't wowed. Maybe cause it was a fairly meager sized pulled pork sandwich for 7 bucks....

    (3)

  • Alissa R.

    oh my god, the beef brisket here is AMAZING. and the sides, too die for good. i am from louisiana and the greens and fried okra reminded me of home. the bbq sauces are really wonderful. the marinated onions are awesome. the vinegar sauce is spectacular. not only can you walk up to the cart on 16th and larimer, but dine in at their indoor spot on 16th and champa (under mcdonalds. you wont be sorry, at all. this is really good bbq, the brisket is smoked for 16 hours. the rib tips were delicious and i was just super impressed all around. go there now!

    (5)

  • Matthew R.

    Sweet location, kinda reminds me of a NYC setup minus the BBQ. But the food was decent, it was "warm" almost cold in some parts of the sandwich. If it wasnt for that I would have rated 4 stars.

    (3)

  • Jeff P.

    Best (real) BBQ I have had in Denver so far. Best items are the hot links, ribs, mac and cheese (made with actual cheese, not cheese-sauce), baked beans and potato salad. Their BBQ sauce is just awesome.

    (5)

  • Jordan B.

    This is damn good barbeque. Being a transplant from the south, it has been pretty frustrating living out here for the last few years and trying to find anything that compares to back home. Boney's has come through for me. As far as the meat itself goes, all I can tell you is they got the pulled pork right. That's all I've had so far because it's just too good to turn down. It's pulled, not chopped much, not too fatty, and you get a nice quantity of crispy end pieces mixed throughout. I'll have to check out the ribs eventually, and I'll leave the beef alone since barbeque beef is basically sacrilege. For me, though, what makes Boney's great is some of its other offerings. Eating barbeque isn't just about the meat for me - it's the whole meal experience that makes it so great. So Boney's has a few things that are hard to find out here that really make it stand out. First, sweet tea. And it's REALLY sweet - I actually have to mix a little unsweetened in with it to calm it down some. Second, my personal favorite kind of sauce. When most people think of barbeque sauce, they think of that really thick, kind of sweet gooey stuff. My preference is for the carolina style thin, vinegar-based sauce with some hot sauce thrown in. And they have it. And it's reeealllly good. They also have a mustard based sauce that is very good as well. Third, they have freakin collard greens! And they're also very good. Fried okra? Check. Though I don't really eat it, so I can't vouch for if it's good or not. The beans are great, and I'm not usually a fan of baked beans so much. And the mac and cheese is amazing - really thick and cheesy. It's these extras that make this my favorite barbeque in the area. To be fair, they could improve on a couple of things. Their bread selection leaves a little to be desired: a decent corn muffin or two slices of plain white bread (like, Wonder Bread). I'd love to see some good buns or garlic bread or something. And yeah, the sides are a little on the small side. Overall, though, definitely worth checking out.

    (4)

  • Ray L.

    I first tried going to Sam's #3 around the corner for their Huevos Rancheros but they were closed early on Columbus Day. Owner/Chef was there and nice enough to tell me if he was to go somewhere else in walking distance it would be Boney's. Great recommendation. Been to Salt Lick, Stubbs (Tx), Backyard BBQ,(NC) Jay Bee's(So Calif) and this place was as good as any of them. Nice bark on the ribs,flavorful without sauce but sauces were excellent. Also had rib tips, mac and cheese, collard greens and the smoked wings were outstanding, best I have had. Nice flavor and I think they must flash fry them before serving because they are sizzling hot and the skin snaps like eating a good sausage. Don't understand an average rating for this place. I think if you give a lower rating you need to explain why beside it was hard to find parking. Easy walk from the convention center. Brought some tidbits to colleagues at the convention center and they were planning their day to go. Heard they are moving to a bigger location than Champa street location Thankfully i got there before noon cuz the line gets long but I heard people telling the staff 'Love your food well worth the wait" ditto

    (5)

  • Kevin F.

    I went in here for lunch the other day and was less than impressed with my meal. I had a pulled pork sandwich and it had a good amount of grizzle and I also ran into a bone! There are a number of different bbq places that are better in my opinion. I also found the sandwich for 5.75 was a little pricey for not much meat. Their Carolina bbq sauce taste like Italian dressing with some pepper, not true bbq...

    (1)

  • Nicole L.

    Loved the ribs, and the sides. Good service and great bbq!

    (4)

  • Phinn M.

    Some of the damn finest Southern BBQ in Denver - Everything I have had here is as good as I've had in CO. The joint is always jumping and the cooks (at the counter) have a rhythm and certain joy about the food they are cooking... probably because they know how good it is.The pulled pork (pig pen style) is my favorite - There is also a bunch of different bbq sauces (homemade) at the counter for you to accent your grub - Really accommodating folks and if you know what you want and know how to ask, they'll do it for you. My only advice is if going for lunch either get there before noon or wait until one because it really fills up quick

    (5)

  • Tony B.

    First time there today for lunch. Fantastic pulled chicken, reasonably priced, and very nice staff.

    (5)

  • Marisa M.

    After having had an strange desire to make brisket recently, I decided to save myself the trouble and stopped in at Boney's Smokehouse recently for lunch. I ordered the brisket meal with the potato salad and mac and cheese. (I know- total fat kid lunch! Though in my defense, the $10 meal easily made for 2 lunches and probably could have extended itself into a third if I wasn't completely over brisket by then.) The brisket was very good and didn't come overly sauced which I liked. Boney's BBQ sauce was a little too sweet and didn't provide as much kick as I normally like, so I decided to enjoy the meat with a little less sauce than I would have otherwise used. The potato salad and mac and cheese were both also pretty good, but VERY rich. The mac and cheese was a touch too gluey and the potato salad was a little too creamy. All in all, Boney's satisfied my craving for brisket and BBQ and was an excellent value for the amount of food served.

    (3)

  • O W.

    WOW. This place has IT! What is it? Meats from the smoker that are so juicy and tender with a smoke ring that goes deep, with a nice crust that makes you want to slap yo mama. I ate the smokehouse sampler with 2 BIG ribs, brisket, pulled pork, and hot links, all of which were outstanding. I also had mac and cheese, potato salad, and cole slaw, and cornbread, all of which homemade and all ridiculously good. The staff was so friendly I felt like I was an invited guest in their home. With the Motown tunes on the satellite radio awesome BBQ and all the root beer I could drink, I was transported to that place your mind goes when you're happy, well-fed, and content. I wanted to hug the folks in the kitchen, but they might have been put off by that. Regardless, everyone in Denver NEEDS to eat here. 5 stars all the way from a BBQ connoisseur.

    (5)

  • Kara T.

    Great BBQ! We stumbled on this place and it was a true treat. The pulled pork was tender and the sandwich was loaded. The brisket had very little fat and was delish. Highly recommended.

    (4)

  • Jody D.

    We recently found this place hidden under the 16th street McDonalds. So glad we decided to venture down! Boneys offers some great combo meals with all the usual BBQ fare: pulled pork, brisket, sausages, ribs. Each combo comes with a choice of a bun or cornbread along with 2 sides. The sides are also standard fare: mac and cheese, beans, potato salad, slaw, etc. They also include extra BBQ sauce with the package. Sweet tea is also available. The portion is just right for me, leaving me filled for the majority of the afternoon. Being from the northeast I am often told that I dont know what good BBQ is, but I know what tastes good, and Boney's qualifies. I have had the pulled pork and the brisket. Both were tender and left me wanting a bigger portion. The sauce is great as well. Sides are tasty as well. I didnt find the mac and cheese to be bad at all! The only recommendation I can make is to go early or late, as the lunch crowd causes a line at the register. The place is somewhat small for eating in and the take out is great, so dont be afraid to go eat on the mall. I will echo what the first reviewer said: Boney's does really great BBQ! *edit*- Boney's used to be a stand on 16th street. You may have heard of it during the DNC as Joe Biden was helping to serve for them.

    (5)

  • Matthew W.

    NOTHING BAD TO SAY ABOUT BONEYS! Let me start by saying this is only my 2nd review ever on Yelp. My 1st was not so great. Since then the restaurant I reviewed closed down. Go figure.... Anyways, Boneys does it right!!! I ordered the catfish to go and I kid you not, EVERYTHING I touched was AMAZING. Perfectly seasoned, perfect portions, perfect everything! I was born and raised in St. Louis, Mo, so I can say with confidence that I know my BBQ. You will not be dissapointed!

    (5)

  • John C.

    Nice downtown bbq joint. Awesome wings. Pork is juicy. Grab the hot vinegar sauce Sides of green beans and collards were yummy

    (5)

  • Becky C.

    Passed the sign on the way to the Convention center and elected to come back for lunch. Location: Lower level of a building near the entrance. The restaurant offers both stairs and an elevator for an entrance. Food: Well, might just get down to the food review. I ordered brisket and potato salad. The brisket had a meager helping of sauce on the meat and the meat was very overcooked. The brisket was blackened on the outside and dry as a bone on the inside. Rather puzzed how something could be overcooked in the morning. Tons of salt on the food. Would rather have s barbecue dry rub. Not good at all. Service: Wait staff is completely lost. We were directed to place an order at the checkout register, then didn't get helped due to the guy making orders. Finally someone came over and asked us if we've been helped then walked away also. A third person came over then we placed an order. No staff directed us to a table even though the couple that came in right behind us was taken to a table, seated and asked what they would like to drink. Food was delivered to a random table we decided to sit at. Staff did not deliver entire order and we had to go back to the counter to get it. Overall, disappointing first time experience to which we will not return.

    (1)

  • Jeremy S.

    Solid BBQ and friendly staff. Had the pulled pork sandwich a side of tasty coleslaw and some cornbread. After ordering at the bar they seemed to have lost my order, but when they realized my food never came they immediately comped the meal without missing a beat. Seems like they care a lot about their customers, thumbs up!

    (4)

  • Hannah W.

    My friend and I came here for a quick afternoon snack around 5 on a Saturday. We got seated very quickly. The lady who seated us was very nice and wiped down the menus for us because it had been dirty. We ordered the 2 meat platter with ribs and pulled pork and fried okra and sweet potato fries as sides. Although the ribs were a bit too charred for my liking, I really enjoyed the flavor of it and how it just falls right off the bone. The pulled pork was a little drier than I expected but still good with some barbecue sauce. The portions were great as well. We wanted to snack on this, but it was quite filling. The total came out to be ~15 dollars which was very reasonable. I would want to come back and try some of the other things on the menu. The only downside with this place is that it's kind of hidden, but food and customer service was awesome!

    (4)

  • James E.

    Beef brisket and pulled pork with a drizzle of BBQ sauce. Lord have mercy. Food is top notch. The service can be a little slow but the staff is friendly. I'll keep coming back. Try the fried okra, too.

    (4)

  • Emily K.

    Visiting from California for a conference and decided to get BBQ.. was not disappointed here. I wish people smoked meat like this in San Francisco. I had the two meat platter with brisket and ribs twice, and the meat was great both times, lots of smoke taste and color, even on the ribs. Cole slaw was standard, but exactly what I wanted. Cornbread was standard. Mac and cheese salty but delicious. Fried okra crispy and interior not slimy! Fries would be the one skippable thing I had. I ate them all anyways though, so there's that. One platter is enough for two servings if you have a small/medium appetite. Good variety of sauces for every taste - find them near the soda fountain. Service is great, so kind. Thanks for helping me scratch that BBQ itch!

    (5)

  • Mark B.

    Not a lot of great BBQ places in Denver this has to be one of the best. Fast friendly service.

    (4)

  • Chris Y.

    I finally stopped in for lunch and a beer. Beef brisket sandwich was delicious. Very chill atmosphere. Everyone working here is really cool.

    (5)

  • Phil H.

    A great choice for BBQ in Denver. If you're going for lunch, get there earlier (near 11:30) or be prepared to wait-- the line can often go up the stairs. Very good slow-cooked pork and chicken, all sorts of meat plate combinations, delicious standard BBQ fare sides, and sweet tea! Also provides a loyalty program for free food in a relatively quick amount of time. Friendly staff, and great for large parties, too.

    (4)

  • Michelle P.

    Yes folks, a five star rating! This place is off-the-charts - literally and figuratively. Off the charts AWESOME; and off the charts tucked away in the lower level behind and below a bakery and crazy staircase! Worth the trip, so if you like outstanding BBQ - get there, now. I had the Pig-A-Dilly sandwich, described as pork "laced with fried dill pickles and a dabble of our kickin' cole slaw." Take a look at the picture - laced and dabbled my butt! This stack of heaven between two absolutely delicious buns was loaded. The meat was perfectly smoked and tender, and all meat - no fat or mystery chunks. The cole-slaw was fresh, and not too runny, and not so cold that it decreased the heat of the meat and pickles. The fried pickles were rings, and not over-battered, or so overpowering that the flavor of the meat is lost. The bun - perfect and not too bready! Tasted a little bit like a Hawaiian role - a bit sweet and yeasty. This is a place where you order at the counter, and get a number. I kid you not, by the time I got my drink and sat, the food was delivered to the table, and HOT!!! There is a sauce on the table, but a variety of others that can be tried by the condiments. The one on the table did it for me. Packed just the right punch of BBQ, sweet and a little back-kick of heat. I put it on my sandwich, then of course, dipped it in in too! The place is clean, has a FINE selection of beers that I will be back to try later, and a true BBQ/southern "vibe" - checkered tablecloths, pig, farm and license plate decorations. The place was super crowded (not surprising) but surprisingly, not too loud! The entire place was clean, and welcoming. I had the mac-n-cheese side, and wasn't blown away, but who cares? The fried okra is outstanding, and with 9 sides to choose from, I'll just try something else next time. Oh, there will be a next time. Maybe for dinner? Whether you're looking for ribs, brisket, chicken, catfish, pulled pork or hot links - in Denver, this place puts all others, especially chains, to shame.

    (5)

  • R M.

    Try to beat the lunch line during the week to get a great tasting plate of family style southern bbq. Delicious sides, moist brisket and pork and friendly wait staff.

    (4)

  • Lori H.

    Delicious!!!!! Best BBQ ever! Nice atmosphere and very friendly!! We have never left this place disappointed...pulled pork, fried okra, fried catfish and sweet tea is our top favorites although everything there tastes amazing!!!

    (5)

  • Kalia L.

    Waited a bit longer then usually but the food here are amazing. I never really like corn bread until I tried theirs. Its really nice and sweet.

    (4)

  • William B.

    Always have to check out an BBQ place or any place that claims to be BBQ. Fun to go down the stairs to enter the restaurant. Service was friendly and restaurant was spacious. Ordered the pulled pork with slaw and beans. Pork was flavorful but like mine with a bit more smoke flavor. Wished I would have asked for sauce on the side it was a bit heavy but had good flavor. Beans were fantastic and the slaw was good but nothing spectacular. Highly recommend.

    (4)

  • Megan B.

    Holy good BBQ. Went for the ribs, which were on par with the best I've ever had. Note: Do not get the green beans. BBQ is not meant to be eaten with green beans (and they're not very good, but that doesn't matter because the ribs were SO good.)

    (5)

  • Victoria C.

    Yes! Everyone was really friendly, and I got my catfish when they ran out of something else and I could pick a substitute. Pulled pork and chicken and brisket were all good too! I was given hush puppies instead of cornbread, so that was disappointing. Guess I'll have to go another time for cornbread :)

    (4)

  • Abigail H.

    Whoa, damn. The food is just freakin' fantastic. If you haven't eaten here, drop whatever you are doing and just go. Bring someone and split the sampler platter. It is a TON of delicious food. This place always comes up when we start the "What do you want to eat?" conversation. We can't wait to go back!!

    (5)

  • Darius D.

    Last year my wife and I were in Denver and I ate here for lunch. It was simply amazing. My wife grew up in Louisiana and I told her she needed to go with me. We went the next day but unfortunately they were closed on Sunday. We planned a trip to Denver and planned eating here. Tonight my wife and I ate here for dinner. It was as amazing as it was last year and definitely worth the wait. My wife ate the pulled pork meal and absolutely loved it. I had the half rack ribs with collard greens and their baked beans. AMAZING.

    (5)

  • Rich A.

    I absolutely love this place! Being from Texas this is truly some southern-style home cooked barbeque that's to die for! 5 stars all the way! I really enjoy their brisket and hot links but everything is worth trying once here!!!

    (5)

  • Ron K.

    Yum frickin' yum to use the vernacular. One of the few places in the Denver area to get burnt ends. Everything, I really do mean everything on this menu is DELICIOUS!!!!! From the creamy coleslaw, mac & cheese, to the brisket is quite simply yummy. My wife and I enjoy good barbecue; we have yet to find something here that isn't good including the help. And Boneys is at the top of our list

    (5)

  • Mike L.

    The only place I've found in Denver that is better is the Rib House in Longmont. I highly recommend for dinner as very good service and great bar b que and that's from a born and raised Kansas City boy! Give it a go. You'll like it.

    (5)

  • Igor C.

    Ok, I'm from Kansas City and I know good BBQ when I see it. This was more than good BBQ; the sides, greens and beans were a way above average in flavor. Hush puppies and cornbread? The house sauce was good and I tried the mustard based one too. Stick with the house.

    (4)

  • Dan W.

    Excellent food! I had the smoked wings and they were incredible! Fall off the bone, nice smokey flavor. Absolutely fantastic. Why doesn't it get 5 stars? Because we went when the restaurant was maybe 70% full and it took nearly 25 minutes for us to get our food, which was way too long for a lunch. Perhaps we just caught them on a bad day, but it seemed all the tables around us were having the same issues

    (4)

  • Allie S.

    The food is really good considering I haven't found good BBQ in Denver yet. However the service at this place is really lacking. The place was almost empty when I got there but there were several staff members present. However, it took a long time to get water and have my order taken by a waitress. The food came pretty fast but the staff also failed to notice that water refills were required. They also took forever to bring me the bill that at some point two different people brought me the bill while I waited to sign the receipt. The place should pay more attention to their service and not just be laid back since the food is good.

    (3)

  • Lucus R.

    Have been a customer for 9 years. Pleased to see that the quality and quantity of the food has remained the same. The meat is pilled on their sandwiches and their baked beans are second to none.. I've always liked their sweet tea.

    (5)

  • Stewart L.

    This may be the most underrated soul food place in Colorado Denver to be more specific, I think since it's not located directly on 16th St. a lot of people miss out and it's a shame but hopefully this will help, when you come to Denver check out this so food shack, it's got all the amenities of home plus a nice bar television and good atmosphere There's an old saying in African-American culture "you can't eat everyone's collard greens", that's because a lot of people don't know how to make them the right way but this place is got it down and they are fantastic I suggest the brisket platter along with a side of greens

    (5)

  • Dan C.

    I like Boney's, but I've had two distinct experiences there. The first time I went, the brisket was dry. It was still edible (unlike Yazoo's, which was disgusting), but it just wasn't moist enough to be really good. The second time I went, I had the rib tips and they were awesome. Hush puppies are awesome. Mac and cheese is very good. Atmosphere is cool. Boney's is right on the cusp of being a decent BBQ place in Denver, of which there are few, if any, worth going to. If they keep a better eye on their brisket, I'll give them a higher rating.

    (3)

  • David J.

    Great BBQ. Only wish they had some more locations out of downtown.

    (5)

  • Shea S.

    I met a few other BBQ loving Yelpers here this afternoon for a UYE. We had a great time, the staff was real friendly, and the space is huge and accommodating for pretty much anything. The BBQ overall was alright. I split a sampler plate with Mike L, which included brisket, ribs, chicken, sausage, and pulled pork + three sides (we chose baked mac 'n cheese, hush puppies, and sweet potato fries). The sausage was definitely my favorite meat item, with good flavor and nice kick. It was a little finer than I usually like, but still a solid choice. The pulled pork was also very good - tender and flavorful. The chicken was actually pretty solid, but some pieces were moist while others were dry. Ribs lacked depth and were pretty dry, while the brisket looked like it had more smoke than it actually did and was really dry. I think they pre-sliced the ribs and brisket, which cannot be done at this altitude and dryness. Sides don't really hold any sway for me when it comes to a BBQ joint (after all, we're here for meat), but here's the lowdown anyway. The mac 'n cheese was great - cheesy and baked perfectly with bread crumbs. The hush puppies were too dry for my liking, and the sweet potato fries were pretty run-of-the-mill - not bad, but not great. The only non-meat item at a BBQ joint that gets me excited is sweet tea, and Boney's does a very good sweet tea. I'd stop in just for a cup on a hot summer day.

    (3)

  • Dan H.

    Whoa. This place is insane--some of the best BBQ I've ever had (and I've had my fair share of BBQ). First things first: when you slay the minotaur and find the end of the labyrinth at 1543 Champa, you'll see that line is impossibly long. FEAR NOT. It moves quickly, and your tummy will soon be full of cornbread, pulled pork, and gentle, loving soul food. Prices here are about $10/plate, if I remember correctly, but the portions are big enough to force a 1:30 nap once you get back to the office. The lesson? Choose wisely. A "plate" had me comatose by 2:00, but my coworker managed to survive the diabetic onslaught caused by his (smaller) sandwich. Kudos to him. If you're going to get a veggie side, make the green beans. The seasoning on them is a perfect savory pairing with Boney's sweet BBQ sauce. The hush puppies are also good--a little spice-y (as differentiated from spicy; there are actually a lot of different spices in these little guys) for my style, but you might enjoy them! CLIF NOTES: Come here. Find Restaurant. Eat BBQ. Take a nap.

    (5)

  • John K.

    I'm still sitting here after my meal and it was awesome. Mac and cheese is so damn good. You can not pass up the collard greens tons of pork goodness. Ashlee our serve was so nice and took great care of us. I'll be back tomorrow for more brisket and links. Oh had a bit of my gfs chicken sandwich.really yummy. Finally a good bbq place in denver.

    (5)

  • Patricia H.

    Tried this for the first time the other day and wow, it was delicious! I had the pulled pork plate with the hush puppies and everything was amazing. Plus, I didn't realize how popular this place was. The line was almost up the stairs, but it moved pretty quick. My friend was talking about how they might sometimes yell "drop hush puppies" or something. I don't really know what he was talking about, but I hope to witness it sometime. Anyway, I plan on coming back since that southern cooking was just too good!

    (5)

  • Cyndi J.

    During our 5-day stay in Denver, this was the only restaurant I can comfortably rate as a solid 5-stars. My husband never misses; he found this courtesy of you awesome Yelpers. The restaurant is downstairs, and you just feel cool walking into it. Service is homey and super friendly. We ordered some drinks and perused the delicious menu. I settled on the pulled pork sandwich with a sausage link on top (which the two men had to copy), and the green beans. My friend ordered the catfish sandwich. I had a bite and it reminded me of catching catfish as a kid and having my mom fry it into crisp, delicate perfection. My husband ate every bite of his mac 'n cheese. The pork is tender and delicious. The sausage link on top had a nice bite on the outside, and the flavor was overwhelmingly delightful. I had to use the house-made BBQ sauce on it, because it was so delicious. The green beans were like nothing I've ever had before - soft and tender, with a smoky bacon flavor, and another essence I couldn't identify. I seriously took like 40 minutes to eat my meal, because it was so delicious that I savored every bite. Everything here is homemade, which warms my heart, down into my soul. This is true BBQ soul food. I can't wait to return here!

    (5)

  • Joan E.

    Wonderful Ribs! Nice place tucked away from the others. Glad we found them before leaving for home that day!

    (4)

  • Senor C.

    Visited over the summer and all i can say is that the cole slaw is AWESOME, the BBQ is to die for. Very family orientated and the service was amazing. I may actually fly back just for a meal!

    (4)

  • Aimee L.

    Family owed and operated. Crazy nice people. Best BBQ around. If you like Brisket this is your place...can we talk about how perfectly flavored the catfish is?? I'm not sure if anyone has mentioned the mac n cheese but yummy! Collared Greens? Super yum! Kinda funky place you have to walk downstairs, but totally worth a try,

    (5)

  • David P.

    Food was great, delivery was fast, lady that took my order was extremely nice. You can't ask for more then that.

    (5)

  • T L.

    Gotta try if you are in the downtown Denver area. Wings were good. Nice and clean. My wife liked the ribs. She is a sauce person so the dry rub bbq'd in wasn't good texture for her until she used the sauces. Steady flow of people. Didn't get a chance to taste the collards they were sold out.

    (4)

  • Mag S.

    The best BBQ I have had so far! Nice, moist and very flavorful . Black Been side was delicious !! Will come back when I am in town next time .

    (5)

  • Laurel C.

    Had a lovely time eating lunch at Boney's. I ordered the pulled pork combo - which consisted of pulled pork with BBQ sauce, 2 sides (I chose the Mac and cheese and baked beans), and a square of corn bread. The meat was very good - I put a bit more BBQ sauce on top. The Mac was also tasty - had a slight seasoning to it and was not dry. The baked beans really took the prize - pieces of actual meat and perfectly textured beans. The cornbread was soft and slightly gummy - which I love. The wait staff had great customer service, and even with a semi-steady line, I got my food in about 5 minutes. The bathrooms were clean along with the general seating area. The meal itself came to $14 even and a 2 dollar tip took the whole meal to 16 (cup of water on the side and I dined in) which was a bit pricy - I mean that is 2 Chipotle burritos. However, the great service, tasty food, and variety of options and combos makes this a treat spot for lunch every once in a while. Would go back again for sure!

    (5)

  • Tina L.

    Amazing food, I ordered the BBQ chicken sandwich with the Mac & cheese and fresh cut fries and it was perfect! The service was amazing ill def be back

    (5)

  • Jason H.

    Quite possibly the best BBQ I have ever eaten. Everything about this food was spectacular! We tried a lot of things and they were all delicious. The sauce was perfect and all the meats just melted in your mouth. What a great find!

    (5)

  • Jared L.

    I love this place. Everything I've ever ordered here was great and the staff are all great as well. I haven't had hush puppies like they make them since I was in Memphis. The tenderness and the flavor on all the bbq is really good. You can taste that someone woke up early to get the smoker going on this bbq.

    (5)

  • Chad T.

    I've been relying on the Yelp community to locate amazing food and experiences across the country since at least 2007; however, I have never actually written a review myself...until now. My Yelp Elite wife Kristy K derisively calls me a "Yelpie," implying that I am nothing more than a groupie riding on the coattails of the Yelp community to satiate my own carnal desires. What has inspired me to finally drop my longstanding veil of silence on Yelp? It is my passionate love for Boney's Smokehouse, which I feel compelled to shout about from mountaintops so that others may be lucky enough to experience the same deliciousness that I do on a weekly basis (it wasn't my wife's elitist derision, I promise)! As background, I consider myself a bit of a BBQ connoisseur. I grew up in Georgia, went to college in North Carolina, and have spent the last decade visiting various BBQ meccas across the country throughout the entire Southeast, St. Louis, Kansas City, Chicago, and Texas. I personally make my own pulled pork and brisket on my smoker using my own unique homemade BBQ rubs and sauces. So, don't question my BBQ credentials simply because I'm some chump from Denver writing his first Yelp review. But enough about me, let's get to the real star of the show. Boney's not only makes my favorite BBQ in Denver, but it is also one of my very favorite BBQ establishments in the entire country. Boney's BBQ is consistently excellent in everything that they do. I reguarly order the pulled pork, brisket, ribs, and smoked chicken wings, and yet I still can't decide which I like best because they are all so amazing across the board. I generally opt for the 2-meat plate, so that I can get my choice of two of Boney's delectable smoked meats. Do not neglect Boney's variety of homemade sauces, which are located on the countertop where you retreive your order! In particular, Boney's Hog's Hell BBQ sauce is delightfully spicy and smoky and is perhaps my favorite BBQ sauce I have ever tasted. Boney's pulled pork is always extremely tender and juicy with a crispy bark of dry rubbed spices and a beautiful pink smoke ring. I always order my pulled pork without sauce and then top the pork with my own combination of their (1) spicy vinegar-based Eastern North Carolina style BBQ sauce and (2) spicy Hog's Hell BBQ sauce. The resulting spicy, tangy BBQ sauce is the perfect compliment to their tender, spicy, smokey pulled pork. You should try it out! Boney's brisket is also great. Whereas brisket can sometimes be somewhat dry or tough when it is not prepared correctly, the sliced brisket at Boney's is consistently tender and juicy. Like the pulled pork, the brisket also has a great bark and smoke ring. I prefer the brisket with Boney's original sauce or the Hog's Hell BBQ sauce. Boney's dry rubbed St. Louis style spare ribs are also phenomenal and are amongst the best ribs that I have ever had anywhere. The rib meat is always very tender and pulls away cleanly from the bone just as great ribs should. The ribs are covered thoroughly with a dry rub that adds a perfect spice and great bark to the ribs. Delicious! [I just had to stop writing mid-review (and mid-drool) to go get lunch at Boney's. Seriously. It was fantastic, as always.] Finally, the smoked chicken wings are the dark horse candidate of Boney's meaty delights. The wings are smoked and then served without sauce. I generally top the smoked wings with buffalo sauce or Hog's Hell BBQ. These wings are the best smoked wings in Denver that I have found. As with the other meats, the chicken wings are extremely tender and have a perfect level of smokiness. While I generally prefer pork or beef from BBQ joints, Boney's wings are so good that they regularly get the honor of being selected for the coveted #2 spot in my 2-meat plate lineup. As far as side items go, Boney's has hand-cut fresh fries, which are fantastic and as good as any fries I've had in Denver. I also really enjoy their hush puppies. I find that their cornbread and mac and cheese are okay, but nothing special. Boney's also has delicious homemade sweet tea to give you a fully-rounded, authentic, Southern BBQ experience. The service at Boney's is always top-notch as well. You are always greeted with a smile and made to feel at home. Overall, I put Boney's in the upper echelon of BBQ establishments that I have visited across the entire country. When I moved to Denver last year I was concerned that I might not find good BBQ out west, but now I feel extremely lucky to work within a couple blocks of one of my all-time favorite BBQ joints. I highly recommend that you visit Boney's yourself! Also, be aware that Boney's is moving into a new location a couple doors down on Champa street in January 2013. The new location will have more space along with new menu items (fried chicken!), a bar, and longer hours. I can't wait to try the fried chicken!

    (5)

  • Lee S.

    Go Brisket. Go Brisket. Go Brisket. Do you get that I like the Brisket? I've been here twice now, and, though a little hard to find, is some amazing food. This time I enjoyed the Brisket, pulled pork with potato salad and the beans. We were in a huge group and, between us, tried every item on the menu. They were all good. I didn't get to try the collard greens, but people were raving, almost hysterically, about how good they are. Go downtown to Champa between 15th and 16th and find this place. A little hard to fnd, but well worth it.

    (4)

  • Nathan E.

    Located in the basement of a downtown Denver building, this is the 3rd time I've had this BBQ. Service is a little slow, but it's worth the wait. Unreal BBQ and probably one of the best in the country ( I travel 270 days out if the year). If your in Denver this is a must!

    (5)

  • Peter B.

    Fantastic brisket sandwich. Lunch portion left me stuff but I wanted to have more because it was so good. BBQ sauce added flavor and wasn't the only flavor. Service was about 10-15 min. Not too loud inside and nice place to sit and have lunch. I'll be making this a regular spot.

    (5)

  • Jason Z.

    Out-of-towner here - tried Boney's during a business trip. I ordered the sampler, which included ribs, brisket, pulled pork, chicken, and sausage. I thought the ribs were the best of the meats. They were meaty and had a nice crust. Too many BBQ places serve unpleasantly unctuous ribs, because of a mistaken idea that since "low and slow" is good, "lower and slower" must always be better. The people at Boney's don't make that mistake. They aren't making faddish BBQ. The brisket and pulled pork were also good - though I suspect the pulled pork would be better as a sandwich than in platter form. Both meats benefited from a splash of the tasty house sauce. The sausage was very spicy - it worked for me, but I suspect it is too spicy for most people. I thought the chicken was the weakest of the meats - it was just white meat, and it seemed like a kitchen preparation as much as a barbecued item. Other details: good sides (collards were cooked right, but could be less salty); great, friendly service; good prices. I arrived at opening time and didn't have to wait; by the time I left, the line of people waiting to order was out the door, up three flights of stairs, and out onto the street. Crowds don't guarantee quality, but by my standards Boney's is very good barbecue.

    (4)

  • Helene K.

    As good as Southern BBQ can get outside of the South. AND they have sweet tea here. Nomnomnom. I know Boney's is a true, authentic place because my fellow Southerner, Davina VB, endorses the location! There's nothing you can go wrong with in terms of what to choose off the menu: a pulled pork sandwich is good; a pulled pork dinner meal is even better if you just want more meat and not so much bread. :) For the sides, I always gobble down the baked mac 'n' cheese. Make sure to refill your cup with more sweet tea before you leave! This sweet tea is truly authentic. Only complaint? Styrofoam. (P.S. Make sure you grab a seat quickly especially during the lunch hour; not many places to sit!)

    (5)

  • Ernie E.

    This place is awesome. My wife and I stayed the weekend in denver and it was our favorite meal of the trip. Food is wonderful, ambiance is great, service was very good. Prices were reasonable. You will not be disappointed!

    (5)

  • Adam C.

    Great food, fun atmosphere! Try the ribs and the homemade bbq sauces while you are there.

    (5)

  • Tara B.

    Best barbecue in Denver. They have a Pigadilly sandwich that I literally dream about. It has slaw and fried pickles on it. So, Yummy.

    (4)

  • Blake B.

    Really great BBQ in a city not known for BBQ. Small place with a down home feel. The brisket, pulled pork, ribs and Mac-n-cheese is awesome!

    (4)

  • Thorsten H.

    One of the few friendly places I encountered when going for a meal in the US. In most other places, everyone is friendly, but you know that if you dropped dead, they would not give a thought. In this place, people are friendly in a humane way. Not overdoing things, but just being normal. This alone made it an oasis. Oh, and the food rocks.

    (5)

  • W M.

    Service is efficient and spot-on, very welcoming and smart waitstaff. The food is delicious. Dry rub and sauces homemade in-house, delicious all. The BBQ is fantastic. Perfect beef brisket, and the other meat options are all great. Order several different sides to share. Haven't had anything better in Denver.

    (5)

  • Bryan C.

    Great BBQ in downtown Denver!!! Brisket, pulled pork, wings....all awesome. We will be back for sure.

    (5)

  • Rich P.

    The food is pretty darn good if you can get it. Service the last two times has been exasperating, long wait to get a table without being acknowledged a and then waiting for a food server can be even longer. Last time there walked out after waiting for a server.

    (2)

  • Jason O.

    Great food at a low price. The green beans and bacon is amazing. Would be 5 stars but the waiter was a bit slower than I'm used to and the bathroom was dirty

    (4)

  • Jay M.

    What a find! We were passing through Denver craving barbecue and were not disappointed! Staff was friendly and helpful, and the food was great. Among 5 of us, we tried the pork ribs, brisket, pulled pork, and BBQ chicken. All were delicious and expertly cooked, and the sauce is the perfect combination of tangy and sweet. The sides were all good--we had Mac and cheese, Cajun dusted fries, crispy fried okra, hush puppies and green beans. We loved it!

    (4)

  • Nick F.

    Great good and huge portions! Had the catfish and ribs combo with fries and beans. Def worth a trip!

    (4)

  • Elizabeth F.

    Service was awesome. We had two and three meat platters and it was GREAT! Rub used on ribs was fantastic! Elizabeth F.

    (5)

  • Larry L.

    This place was amazing. Had the brisket, rib tips and chicken wings. All was very good but the best part was the peach cobbler, the have had.

    (5)

  • Mike M.

    Boney's is just AWESOME! Today was Denver's below zero snow day and I was craving some warm and delicious food while working. I placed an order with Boney's and it arrived with the cornbread even still warm (Along with the homemade peach cobbler). The food is amazing and you can tell everything is made with love. But what I admire even more than the consistently delicious food is the team who works here. They are great, always kind and helpful and going out of there way. One of my all time favorite restaurants in Denver for sure! If you go make sure to try the ribs, pulled pork, hot links, fried okra, collard greens, and peach cobbler. I'm sure everything else is awesome but these are my favorites. And thanks Boney's for delivering deliciousness in the cold.

    (5)

  • Wayne G.

    Went for lunch and being from South Carolina and family in Texas, so I'm well versed in sweet tea and BBQ. This place ranks top 5 all time. Some serious 'Que being served here. Small sign out front but don't let that slow you down!

    (5)

  • Chris H.

    I am always on a quest for GREAT BBQ. I had high hopes for this place because of the other reviews and because it is so close to my place. Not that my hopes were dashed, but they also were completely fulfilled. The meat was very good, the sauce, while good was not great and the sides were OK. I'll go back, but I am still on my quest.

    (4)

  • Tim M.

    I admire this family run business. Located downstairs and not as easily noticeable from the street but definitely a hidden gem just off 16th Street corridor. The pulled pork sandwich was pretty good. I definitely think this was a great lunch stop after the Federal Reserve Bank visit. Numerous types of sauces to accompany the fries and sandwich allows the customer to customize to sweet, spice, or just plain BBQ. $3.75 peach cobbler - this is definitely worth the buy! Order it over anything else. Soda - tea is pretty good but the Coke was a bit watered down from the fountain machine.

    (4)

  • Eric F.

    Do yourself a favor, eat here. Wonderful service and great BBQ. Whatever you order you can't go wrong. Pulled pork and ribs are better than their brisket. Not that the brisket is bad, but their killer pulled pork is just too good to pass up.

    (5)

  • lee m.

    I really enjoyed the pull pork sandwich and the side of potato salad that came with it. Also, it is always a treat to visit an establishment that serves delicious sweet tea.

    (4)

  • Ed G.

    Okay heard about this place so I wanted to give it a try. I got the roast...I mean brisket and ribs. The ribs were good meat was tender and seasoned just right. The sides were excellent I had the greens and Mac & Cheese. The brisket was dry and cut way to thick the color of the brisket looked like it had been sitting out for a while I think they pre-cut it because it didn't have any moisture at all. I will try it again and then up date this review. And if you pay $12.00+ for a meal I don't want to eat off if plastic ware that was so small had hard time with picking up food.

    (3)

  • Amanda C.

    I am from San Antonio Texas and let me tell you this is the only good bar b que I have found in colorado. Boneys is legit. I feel like I am in Austin.

    (5)

  • Stephen W.

    Ate at Boney's Smokehouse last night and was really sad when my food was gone - it was that good! Half rack of ribs, half pound of pulled pork, green beans and collard greens. Had to keep flip flopping between thinking the ribs or pork were better because both were so great. Very tender, very moist meaty ribs with tons of smokey and meaty flavor. Pulled pork was tender and so darn good I just kept eating it even when stuffed. Quiet night so service was prompt, friendly and attentive. Food came piping hot. Easily the best que I'd eaten in a while.

    (5)

  • Matt K.

    Ordered from Boney's BBQ for lunch recently and I was very, very pleased. I love barbecue and feel I know it pretty well, Boney's is the real deal compared to so many imitators throughout Colorado. You get a solid smoke on any of their meats with a definitive smoke ring. You can tell they're actually slow smoking things! Definitely go with the hot links and pulled pork for your meat choices and you won't be disappointed. The fries I could pass on while the baked beans were indeed meaty and delicious. The sweet jalapeno bbq sauce paired well with the hot links and the yellow Carolina mustard bbq sauce complimented the pulled pork like a champ! This is real deal, slow-smoked barbecue in the heart of downtown Denver.

    (4)

  • Linda M.

    I got a hefty beef brisket sandwich for $6.25. Avg. pricing. Check out the condiment counter; I like the sweet jalapeno sauce and pickles. The homemade peach cobbler was excellent for $3.75. I tried my brother's fries which were crispy -- the way I like it. I would like to have tried the turkey leg which they were out. Very busy during lunch so try quickly to get a table. Later I saw Yelp stickers on their napkin dispensers.

    (5)

  • Christopher C.

    OMG!!!!!!! This place is truly amazing, from the great soul music playing in the background, to the wonderful smells of slow roasted meat this place has it all. After perusing the menu I just had to go with the pulled chicken sammy (pig pen style) which is with slaw and hot links on it. I also got a side of baked mac & cheese and 1 rib. The chicken was sooooo tender and had a nice smoke flavor throughout the meat. The rib was amazing... st. louis dry rub style is so much batter than your typ. style of ribs. The meat fell right of the bone, the dry rub was crispy with so much flavor and the meat was succulent. The mac & cheese was just like mom used to make with a little bit of baked crispiness on top. This is hands down the best BBQ joint I have been to. Check out the photo's of this meal.

    (5)

  • Fanny C.

    We were visiting denver and we happened to walk by this place. The smell coming out of it was AMAZING so we decided we had to try it. I was pretty excited especially since people gave it really good reviews. We ordered and sat down by our table. My boyfriend got the sweet tea and he said it was kind of mediocre. We ordered the carolina styled pulled pork sandwich and my boyfriend got the combination ribs and brisket. We got a side of mac and cheese, collard greens, and green beans. The pulled pork sandwich was not good. It was too dry and didn't have enough cole slaw. The ribs were also terrible...just dry and didn't fall off the bones. The brisket however was REALLY good. That's probable the thing to get if you come here. The mac and cheese was good, but it's pretty hard to mess that up. The collard greens were also really good. The green beans however were terrible. It had a weird flavor to it that I just didn't like. If I visit Denver again, I probable won't go back to this place.

    (3)

  • Aaron L.

    I had the BBQ brisket with a side of beans -- great stuff! The sauce itself was maybe a little more spicy than I like with a BBQ sauce but it didn't detract from the overall flavor. The beans were excellent -- full of meat and had a good kick. Ill probably be paying for it later! Service was quick and efficient although the place was dead for a Sat at noon. The only thing that would've made this better was perhaps a couple of different choices of sauce on the table.

    (4)

  • Kris K.

    Sweet mother of all things holy--this was some damn fine BBQ. My husband and I split the smokehouse sampler. Perfect sample of everything and we tried all of the sauces too. The house sauce was smoky sweet (almost a little too sweet), golden was mustard based and great with the chicken, the sweet jalapeño was unique and perfect in everything, and the hot was spicy enough. For sides we had the collards, green beans, and Mac N cheese. Collards blew me away and the others has great flavor as well. The wait was definitely worth it!

    (5)

  • Marcus R.

    Boney's how I wanted to love you! Met up with a few local Yelpers for a UFE BBq event at Boneys. Let me say first of all this place is huge, not my thought of a Central Texas/Southern BBQ joint but hey this is Denver! After a gracious welcome by the staff we found Mike L. and Shea S. who take their Q seriously! We all settled into the the platter for lunch; containing ribs, pulled pork, chicken and brisket. Standard sides were available from greens, mac/cheese, sweet potato fries and baked beans. Great but my focus was on the Q. Boney's I wanted to love you but, BBQ is a personal thing you like what you like and while I liked the space for space, it lacked what i need to smell when walk into a BBQ joint/restaurant SMOKE. I didn't smell hardwood, smoke or anything that would make me believe that this was a BBQ restaurant and that gave me pause. When we all started in on the platter, I loved the sausage links; great char and spicy with a little smokey flavor not overpowered but just right. Now chicken is a tough one. They served great slices of thick breast meat that started out moist but got just a little dry...and you know white meat it needs some fat or a little brine to keep it moist. But overall not bad. The pulled pork was tender and probably the better choice of the platter. Ribs; well not so great. Excellent color and a slight char but overdone as when I bit in half the meat fell off. Not a clear bite mark and the bone itself was dry. Finishing up with the brisket needed a paragraph on it's own. The presentation was great, nice color and the burnt end look that all Q-Masters try to achieve. I was ready for nirvana but while the slices were thick it lacked complexity, Mike said "one" note and I have to agree. It was dry and when you grabbed it with your fingers you squeeze and pray some juicy goodness runs down your elbow but this did not. I think it may not have rested long enough which is crucial for brisket to reabsorb the juices or cut really early. Overall I want to love you Boney's but maybe it was just a bad Saturday so I will give you another shot at the title so bring your A-Game!

    (3)

  • Craig R.

    I was here traveling just looking for a place to eat some ribs. Saw their sign and wandered down the stairs. It wasn't the cleanest place -- it had a real old feel to it. Once the food arrived -- oh my! The 2 meat platter -- I had the pork ribs and the hickory smoked chicken wings. They were both outstanding --- the wings are a must -- they were so flavorful I just couldn't get myself to put bbq sauce on them. I will definitely come back here when in Denver --- I might even fly up just to get the wings.

    (4)

  • Doug Y.

    I think it was Bobby T that first told me I had to try Boney's but that was ages ago. But a recent reading of people talking them up on a yelp thread was all the impetus I needed to drag my behind downtown to check them out (and I hate parking downtown! I guess that's how much I like BBQ). Found a parking space a block or two away and finally found my way down the stairs to Boney-ville. I wasn't expecting the rather nice digs and the size of the place. Kinda plush for a BBQ joint. Lessee here what do I want to eat... they got rib tips. Next to burnt ends, I think rib tips are my favorite BBQ'd meat. I mean I like it all but thems my favs. Rib tips with some collards please. The tips arrive and it's not a huge portion but there's enough and they are cooked very well with a tasty bark and there were both some burnt end like pieces and some moist and tender pieces too. I tasted their sauces and liked them but didn't use any. The tips didn't need it. The cornbread was good. Not too dry or too sweet. The collards were flavorful but a little too salty. The only other thing I might be nit-picky about is they chopped the ends with the grain instead of across it so I walked out of there with a pork mustache sticking out of my teeth. It took two sword flossers and a lot of teeth sucking to clear the debris. TMI I know but when you have to bite through fibrous meat well I already painted that picture. Please chop them across guys. Really good "Q", really nice wait staff, 'Bonafide" indeed! Four stars for now until I get back to try more stuff but I'm thinking this is gonna be a five star joint for me.

    (4)

  • Andrew S.

    Best bbq in Denver. The family ate there 2 days during our trip. We got pulled pork, brisket, hot links all excellent and smokey. Sides were great with Mac & chz, beans with meat trimmings in it!! And also homemade hush puppies. Don't miss out on their chicken wings, they were smoked to perfection and then fried at the end. They were some of the best wings I ever had! Baba sauce bar is also inside. Definitely make this a stop if you are nearby.

    (5)

  • Greg R.

    Great food, new location since I was last here 2 years ago. Growth isn't always good, this time it was superb.

    (5)

  • Collin B.

    Sadly, my latest experience at Boney's was not as good as the last few times I have eaten here. Normally I would put Boney's in the 4 star category as far as BBQ joints go but there were some pretty significant issues with my takeout lunch order. I ordered the Pulled Pork Sandwich, Carolina style (meaning it has coleslaw on it) with a side order of Hush puppies. When I got back to the office I found out that my sandwich had no slaw on it (which is especially disappointing since it cost $.75 extra) and the pulled pork was dry and not very tender. The hush puppies were pretty good but were not very warm after the walk back to the office which made me wonder how hot they were to start with. Overall I was pretty disappointed with my meal since I have come to expect a lot more from Boney's. On the upside, their new location is much, much nicer than their old one. I'm looking forward to actually getting a chance to eat lunch in the restaurant as it seems very cozy and inviting now.

    (3)

  • Jonathan C.

    I had maybe the most horrible dining experience of my life at Boney's. One of the biggest reasons that BBQ is great is that everyone likes it. Get a big group, and most likely, something at a BBQ place will work for them. With that in mind, my mother in law, myself and my father in law took my daughter and nephew and niece there for dinner last Saturday. Walking in was the best part of the whole experience. I will give them this: Boney's has a pretty cool atmosphere. Like others have said, it's a little "free" of the smokey smell a really good BBQ place has, but they have obviously spent a lot of time working on the interior of their restaurant. At first, everything seemed great. Someone gave us a couple of menus (two, and there were three of us) and told us to pick a table. We did, and started looking over the drink menu. Approximately 25 minutes later, a kid came to our table and asked us if we wanted drinks. We were being patient, but had been outside all day, and we were really thirsty. We went ahead and ordered drinks and food, which he told us would be right up. 15 minutes later, drinks finally arrived- but not for my father in law, who was especially thirsty and just wanted some water. Also, we had ordered juice for the kids, which came in big (30 oz?) glasses with no lids (we have 3-4 year olds). 20 minutes after that, right before we were about to pay for our drinks and leave, our cold food arrived. I had been kind of poking around on the internet reading reviews for Boney's, and I was expecting a pretty good experience. It was horrible. My food was cold, my mother in law had ordered the brisket plate and got mostly fat, and we were brought something completely different than we ordered for the kids. When I asked for a refill on my soda, I was told to "Go ahead and get it from the servers station". Now, I am not the kind of guy who can't get up and get his own drink, but when you have to go into a servers station to do it, its a little weird, you know? There were other things about our dining experience too- the tables weren't being cleaned after people left, and the restrooms were in horrible shape, and what's more, more than one of us left with an upset stomach. It's entirely possible that they were having an off day the day we chose to eat at Boney's but if that's true, it was the most epically bad day of all time. When servers walk right past you and ignore your existence and then serve you could food mostly made up of congealed fat, you sort of get the impression that maybe you should find another place to eat. The food wasn't horrible, but it wasn't really good either. All in all, it was probably top 2 worst dining experiences of my life, if not the worst ever.

    (1)

  • Paul D.

    Like a speakeasy for barbecue. Barbecue always sounds good to me, but I end up being disappointed. Not with Boney's! I read about this place on Yelp and decided to try Denver BBQ one more (last?) time, and I'm sure glad I did. I'll make this easy--Everything we had--Briscuit, ribs, hotlinks and pulled pork were the best I've ever had. Same with the sides: Mac-n-cheese, slaw, potato salad and beans (oh, the beans!). Add in staff that made us feel like family and we're officially in love with Boney's. Place is hard to find, but well worth it. Simply amazing.

    (5)

  • Ashley B.

    2012 Review #344: The only words that come to mind when I try to describe this food, are expletives. It was that good. So, the most family-friendly thing I can say is: this is really freaking good food. Boney's is proof that goodness does exist around the 16th street mall. It made me very depressed to see lines of people snaking out of Subway and McDonald's, with this place right underneath, but the location is at least convenient. We headed down and sat in the small cozy atmosphere. Apparently they are expanding soon, adding some menu items like fried chicken, and adding a liquor license. For food, I ordered the chicken plate wtih collard greens and fried okra, and my husband got the pulled pork sandwich with mac and cheese. My plate didn't come with a drink but the employee (owner's son I think?) told me to get one anyway, which was nice of him. Food came pretty quickly, and I tried my collard greens first. Only at Cora Faye's have I had a side dish with this much depth of flavor. They were so good I could have just had that for lunch. The okra was a huge portion, well seasoned and not slimy at all. My chicken was the most flavorful and moist BBQ chicken I've ever had. The spice rub was wonderful and the meat had so much smoke flavor that you could almost smell the smoke while eating it. My husband's pork was similar, in that the majority of the flavor came from the meat, not the sauce, and that's become my standard when eating BBQ. The house sauce was tasty, but I grabbed some of the hot BBQ sauce as well, which kicked things up a bit. My meal also came with cornbread, which didn't crumble and fall apart, and also had great flavor. Basically everything was amazing, even the mac and cheese, which so often is so bland but this had nice spice and a good cheese flavor. Without a doubt, this is the best BBQ I've had in Denver, and in many ways the best I've had in the state. I know there's a lot of regional hubbub about BBQ and the different styles, but regardless of your BBQ preferences, this is simply amazing food. If this isn't your style of BBQ, you can still get the amazing side items, and non BBQ dishes like fried catfish. This has to be one of the best kept secrets in the food void that is the 16th street mall area. Honestly if it didn't mean I'd have to change out of my PJ's, I'd go again today.

    (5)

  • Xy W.

    I don't remember the exactly name. But I remember it is a bbq steak. It's just amazing. So nice to have it. I am very pleased that I had the last steak of them at that noon.

    (5)

  • Obi W.

    PROS: 1. SPEED. We didn't wait very long at all for our food. 2. BEEF. Their beef was excellent. Only truly smoked beef can taste like it. 3. SELF SERVE. After your food is brought out, you serve yourself with drinks and napkins and such. CONS: 1. SERVICE. Every employee I interacted seemed unhappy and on edge. I don't expect fake smiles but sustained eye contact would be nice. 2. PORK. If you love pork, then this place (and probably the South) is for you. Most of the menu is pork, and for a non-pork-eater like myself, I was limited to just the beef brisket sandwich. If in downtown already, stop by, but I don't think it's worth it to visit downtown solely for Boney's. Holler.

    (3)

  • Duran A.

    I come here when I'm feeling a little down and their amazing soul food does its job. Comforts my soul. And the staff is very friendly to me. I simply love it there. Will be bringing my mom when she comes to visit next week.

    (5)

  • Ernie S.

    The Best. Yes, it is BBQ and no, us white guys cannot eat this every day but.....when we want BBQ, we go to Boney's.

    (5)

  • Jerry G.

    dropped in on a Saturday afternoon after a long day of traveling from Caspar, Wy. at 2pm place was fairly empty, service was good, waitress was so-so attentative but not very friendly. Also could not get drink or food orders correct, we had to keep switching ourselves every time she dropped off items. Food was good but not great, much like a chain such as Chili's, Armadillo Willeys, Dave's Ribs, etc, decent portions, reasonably priced, but just not what I'd consider a great old style BBQ joint.

    (2)

  • Sandra L.

    We were craving Southern BBQ and found Boney's. We arrived early in the afternoon, so there were only two other occupied tables. Great! We thought we'd get fast service since there was hardly anyone there. Nope... The wait staff was very distracted and took a long time to just get our order. Once the food arrived, we were excited to try it all since it looked delicious. Nope again... My honey's brisket, our sides of mac & cheese, and greens were ice cold, like they had been all briefly microwaved! My catfish was freshly made, hot, and delicious. The sweet tea was great. Nonetheless, it was a major disappointment and we will not be returning.

    (1)

  • Devavrat O.

    How can one not love this place. The bbq sauces, the tender chicken, the succulent pork... One of the best bbq places in Denver. Wins hands down! Service is amazing.

    (5)

  • Ray Z.

    Great BBQ Brisket and tangy sauce. Good potato salad but is a bit pricey for the serving size. Get here early for lunch. Great food.

    (4)

  • Joe Y.

    Located downstairs next to Little India. You would not find the entrance unless you were looking for it. Lots of seating with a small bar with a few beers on draft. $25 for a sampler plate and the brisket was probably the best. Rib tips and beans were also good.

    (4)

  • Christina V.

    Fantastic pulled pork plate!!! The BBQ Sauce is awesome too!!!! If you don't want to wait in line too long get there early!!! Like at 11:00am

    (4)

  • Jesse B.

    The service was great. Very polite waitresses helped to make my experience better. The price was OK. The food was nothing to write home about. Maybe they were having an off day, who knows. The ribs were thin, tough, and overdone. The fried okra was good, fresh out of the fryer. The slaw was about what I'd expect. Mac n Cheese was on the cold side. Chopped Chicken was dry and needed sauce. The sweet potato fries were above average, not soggy at all. I'd expect a BBQ joint to pride themselves on their meat. Such was not the case here.

    (2)

  • Edmond J.

    Had Boney's to cater my company customer appreciation day and the overall consensus, WOW. Catering was ready and on time, catfish nuggets, beef, pork and chicken so good make you want to slap your best friend. Bar B Que Beans outstanding and Trinia , the Owner is the best. None of the other Que joints in Denver or surrounding areas can touch Boney's.

    (5)

  • Dave C.

    I've been wanting to try Boney's Smokehouse for a long time now and FINALLY went there for lunch today. My only regret is that I haven't been there sooner! I consider myself a little bit of a bbq snob. I have my favorite bbq place by which I judge all other bbq. I have only ever been to one other bbq place that could measure up. Until now. I now have a 2nd. I had the Rib Tips and got the full meal because I just HAD to try their bbq beans and their collard greens (my two favorite sides with any bbq). I could not have been more happy or satisfied with my meal. The rib tips were off the hook delicious! They had a great smoke ring and whatever rub they use made the most delicious crust on the outside and the meat was so flavorful. The beans and the greens didn't disappoint either. It was a wonderful meal. I came back to work and could not stop talking about my lunch to my coworkers. I now have a new favorite lunch place. Boney's is the BOMB!

    (5)

  • Rob C.

    Great BBQ, awesome sides. I will be coming back here again for sure.

    (5)

  • Amy F.

    I'm still licking the sauce off my fingers.... YUM! I have been craving some BBQ for a while now- Beef Brisket sandwich was very tasty and filling! Went for the orig sauce- the flavor was really good- little spice, little tangy. Coke Products ;-) and the price was just right. I will go back here again next time I get a craving for BBQ.

    (4)

  • Travis C.

    This place is soooooo good, and there sweet tea AMAZBALLS

    (4)

  • Moe T.

    the absolute best bbq west of kansas city!!!!!!!!!! amazing! rib tips reminded me of home!

    (5)

  • David C.

    The best BBQ I've had ... being from Seattle, that's not saying A TON ... but having traveled around the US quite a bit, I try to research and sample where I can. Went back for seconds on the BBQ rib tips. Seriously a must stop if I'm in Denver now.

    (5)

  • Snow M.

    I am here in Denver for a short visit and Beth and I are big BBQ lovers, after reading some of the reviews on Yelp, we decided to go here. Walking down the stairs to the restaurant, you are met with the scent of smoke. Good smoke, aromatic smoke, meat smoke, My mouth was watering. We were met by a very polite young man (who later turned out to be Lamont Jr). Beth and I split the sampler platter. Pulled pork, brisket, ribs and a hot link. It was all fantastic, the best BBQ I have tasted in a long time. Beth loved the pulled pork and I was madly in love with the brisket. This was so good we are going back today for my last meal in Denver. If you can find the parking, go!

    (5)

  • Londell J.

    I just love this place! I got to the food stall most often because I usually just get a sandwich, but this particular day I was craving catfish, so I went to the Champa location. It's good, authentic bbq with all the proper fixin's. I really love the greens!

    (5)

  • Travis W.

    Boney's smokehouse is a downstairs dive on Champa between 15th & 16th. It was sultry warm. The tables were covered in checkered table cloths fit for a picnic in the park. When you walk in, you feel like you've just entered the lobby of the smokemaster's lair. The 1/2 pound brisket was so tender it fell apart at the slightest touch of my fork. The beans were slow simmered full of flavor and pulled pork. The coleslaw was frosty cold, slightly sweet, and crisp. They have 1 style of BBQ sauce every table, and the flavor seems very Kansas City, slightly sweet, smokey, thick and a hint of heat. The food was served in a basket, plastic utensils (the meat is so slow smoked and tender you don't need any aggressive weapons), and a fountain drink machine (coke I think). I would rank it 5 stars if the chairs were a little bigger to hold my offensive lineman caboose and the temperature of the restaurant was cooler than 80 on a 100 degree July afternoon. I recommend this BBQ smokehouse restaurant to anyone who wants a traditional BBQ experience, "Fried Green Tomatoes" style.

    (4)

  • Michael W.

    The test to any bbq joint is a pulled pork sando. Did Boney's pass the pulled pork challenge? Oh heck yes! Juicy not dry. Thick pieces of pork. Slightly burnt ends. Smokey flavor. Excellent bbq sauce (as others have said...try the sweet jalapeno). Great underground spot for some tasty bbq downtown...just under the McD's on 16th st. mall. I had the pulled pork sandwich with some fried okra and a sweet tea. Happy as could be. The side of fried okra is a healthy portion and you will leave slightly more full than you may want. And, with the soul music playing, the atmosphere was perfect. I will be back....oh yes....I will be back. Thank you Mr. Boney for your delicious foods. A little touch of the south for under $10. I like that!

    (4)

  • Alan R.

    Best Ribs in Denver! The ribs are trimmed perfectly - unlike other purveyors of St. Louis cut ribs. The ribs are dry rubbed and perfectly smoked. Their hot links are spicy to just the right level. Brisket was good but our cut was a bit fatty. Pulled pork was great but almost on the verge of being dry. Our kids loved it all and devoured the Mac & cheese side. Everything is homemade and absolutely delicious. The atmosphere was great and the smell of hickory was pervasive. Loved the music playing in the background. I felt at home! Definitely coming back!

    (5)

  • Ryan J.

    I was in town for a convention last week and on the 2nd day was missing my Austin, TX style BBQ. I was walking down the road to find an AT&T store and was misguided by my phone's GPS to the AT&T company building on Champa. It was destiny as 2 blocks down was a BBQ joint. A young man (like 10-12) took my order and made me wish I owned a restaurant to teach my boys how to work. I got the brisket and ribs plate with corn and fries. Brisket - was tender, thick sliced with a good smoke ring and the fat was renderend properly, nice work! Ribs - looked and smelled great, had a good smoke. My only nitpick here was the rub wasmostly hot spicy, it didn't allow for other flavors to come through other than heat. Overall it was very good, definitely exceeded my expectations for BBQ outside of TX (I've been to 50+ different places, but this was my first BBQ stop outside of TX). If you are downtown and want some BBQ, it's worth a stop.

    (4)

  • Ted C.

    I have to edit my review after going again. Mama says more stars! For sure worth your time. Pretty darn good BBQ, good smoke flavor, you can pass on the tater salad. The slaw and fried okra is good as are all the sandwiches. First visit was for lunch and wasn't totally impressed, second time was on a Saturday for dinner and it was WAY better. I think not being at work had something to do with it but get yourself some take out and go and sit in the park and chow down. YUM

    (4)

  • Robert B.

    Good BBQ. My meats were a bit on the dry side, but I think this had to do with the timing of my visit (3pm). This is the ONLY reason I gave it 3 stars; I suspect this is normally a 4-star joint. If I had come closer to lunchtime, I think they would've been quite a bit juicier. All the same, the flavor was very good, and their sauces were excellent. Very pleasant service as well. I wanted to sample all the meats, so I went with the sampler platter. At $18, it's not cheap, but you get generous servings of ribs, brisket, pulled pork, and hot links, as well as 3 sides & bread. You'd better be a serious trencherman like me, or share this with a friend! The ambiance is very good too; it looks the way a BBQ joint should look, and their choice of 70s soul music adds to the atmosphere nicely! All in all, I happily recommend this establishment; check it out!

    (3)

  • Lena S.

    Finally! Yes! Yes! and...Yes!!! This isnt just BBQ. This is good ol fashioned southern juke joint soul food. No meat weighing here! They make sure you walk out of there well fed and stuffed.

    (5)

  • Andrea A.

    Loved loved loved this BBQ! I grew up in Texas and miss good BBQ. They had it all...pulled pork was amazing. They had great black and sweet tea! Fried Okra was lightly breaded and perfectly fried. My husband and I went twice during our week stay for a conference at lunch time. Go early. Lines get very long.

    (5)

  • Dustin F.

    Walking down the stairs, the BBQ smell hits you and you immediately imagine the meat off the bone goodness that could be mere minutes away. This is a small joint, but its got a great menu with all the classics. The staff is incredibly friendly despite the madhouse and (in the case of my visit) the fact that they were out of almost everything (which was another Groupon salesman not preparing a business properly). I ordered the Sample platter, which has a bit of everything (literally). I left with the, oh so good feeling of a . . . Meat Coma! The ribs were juicy, briskey was a bit dry, pulled pork was delicious, and the hot links were a nice touch. This $18 feast was, just that, a FEAST. Boney's has a selection of bbq sauces for those that like to get wet! My favorite part of the meal - the SWEET sweet tea. I miss living in Atlanta when I get my hands on this stuff. Overall, not the best BBQ in the country, but certainly some of, if not, the best in Denver.

    (4)

  • Damion W.

    I must say... Boney's has a new customer. I went to Boney's as a recommendation from a few people to cater a summertime picnic. I am a BBQ lover and I have never heard of this place, so I was somewhat skeptical. I must say, if there was any doubt, it has been removed. It is a family owned business with a good feel. They did an excellent job with the rib tips, pulled chicken, as well as the pulled pork. All of the side items were seasoned and delicious. As much as I like Famous Daves, if I am ever in the area for Boney's, I would have to go there! They do a great job, they pride themselves on service, and producing an quality product. 4.5 stars FOR SURE!

    (4)

  • AJ N.

    I'm not a big bbq person but went here with coworkers for lunch. The food was really delicious. I didn't think you could find good bbq in Denver but I was pleasantly surprised at the quality and flavor of the meat and the side dishes. The staff was friendly, the atmosphere is really cool and the meat was so moist and tasty. I didn't even need to add that much bbq sauce. I also LOVED the corn bread.

    (5)

  • David P.

    Serious eats. I came here for dinner and at 7 PM they already ran out of a couple of things, which did not surprise me once I found out how delicious everything was. I got cornbread, fried okra, collards, brisket and rib ends. The rib ends (short ribs?) are the caramelized ends, a little bit tough but still delectable. Great atmosphere too.

    (5)

  • Dave T.

    So what is the opposite of a "diamond in the rough?" Boney's is no diamond but a nice divey alternative to some of the other places in the CBD. When you sit inside this tiny BBQ joint you don't feel like you are downtown at all. If anything it feels like most BBQ joints around the country....and truthfully that is the atmosphere you expect. The prices are still downtown, when you add up a drink and side the meals that aren't platters add up to around $10. The food itself is self proclaimed St Louis style. I had the ribs and they were pretty tasty, with no extra sauce necessary. The only complaint was that they were a little to fatty and a bit greasy. If I were to compare to my only other BBQ experience in Denver, I would say that Famous Dave's ribs are better. The cornbread and the baked mac and cheese were delicious. Get in there and try it. I am eager to try other dishes. I like their map showing with pins where visitors have come from. I have one they have not marked yet.... D..............T!

    (3)

  • Gnayt J.

    There isn't enough BBQ downtown, or in Colorado for that matter. So, when you're looking to get some good quality BBQ on lunch break it can be difficult. Boney's gets the job done right, though. Went in for lunch and ordered the pulled pork plate with mac and fries. It was surprisingly good considering we were tucked away in a basement off the 16th St. Mall. The sauce was good (I opted to add some of the jalapeno BBQ to my pork), the meat was good, and the sides were good. It wasn't cheap, as BBQ never is, but I feel I got a good value for $12 or so. I was especially impressed with the fast and friendly service. Next time I'm craving BBQ, I'm headed straight to Boney's.

    (4)

  • Nick L.

    I'm always a little suspect of a place where there is a guy twirling a sign to get you to come into it. If you can get past that, then you'll enjoy this place . I've been here about 4 times and have never been disappointed with the food or the service. It's got a "downhome" feel to it, and I'm pretty sure it's a family operation. They make their own rubs and sauces so they vary each time you're in there. The ribs are above average and the pulled pork is a little slice of heaven wrapped in a bun.

    (4)

  • VT W.

    really good BBQ bar! try it, you will never regret!

    (5)

  • Ghostfaceknitter W.

    I was so excited to try this place after reading all the great reviews and watching way too many episodes of bbq pitmaster one weekend. We decided to try this place on a Saturday afternoon which was hard since parking was pretty scarce near-by the actual restaurant. After circling a few times we found a spot right in front though. We got our order to go and enjoyed the sweet-tea while we waited. When we got home and took bites into our meal it was kind of well I hate to say it, but mediocre. I've become accustomed to this feeling in Denver with most BBQ so I guess I shouldn't have been as sad, but I was - especially because I want to support a small family place like this. The meat was on the drier side - there was no other sauce to re-wet it (I would ask for a side for sure if you're going) and the fish was just okay- kind of bland, but the sauce with the fish was good. The one saving grace that made me not want to hulk-out on styrofoam cartons that I just spent $25 on was the okra - it was perfect. Actually it was just like my grandma would make it and it made me so happy. So I'll try this place again - I know the ropes better - I'll ask for sauce on the side and I will most definitely be getting that order of Okra again - it was just to die for. I'll update here afterwards - like I said I'm more than willing to support this place so I'll give it another shot. I'd give this place more of a 3.5 than 3 regardless.

    (3)

  • Jeff C.

    Good BBQ in Denver? Rare. But this place is about as good as it gets for the area! Affordable, big portions, and quick. Need I say more?

    (4)

  • David M.

    Best barbeque in Denver. I wanted to be kind to Yazoo's and Louis Wolfe , but when it's this clear, you've gotta say what needs to be said: "Boney's serves the best hickory smoked meat in town." That's it. No more discussion. No theories or thoughts about this or that place coming close. True, there are different styles of smoked meats. Boney's pulled pork isn't something you can compare to a vinegary chopped Carolina-style version, but that's not the point. The point is, if you want quality pulled pork (or brisket (I'm stuck on those 2 and haven't yet tried the links, chicken or catfish)) then when you're in Denver Boney's is where ya go. Oh, you might occasionally get a hankering for some of Wolfe's spicy sauce, or his chunkier version of pulled pork. Ya might even really have to go over to pick up some Yazoo rib ends or Bobs (bacon wrapped jalapeno chicken plugs) when the craving hits, but if the good lord told you you had to choose just one place in Denver for your bbq, then the answer's Boney's. (Get the number 8 combination and they'll let you get half portions of 2 meats, along with 2 sides, and always choose the cornbread over the white bread. Some of their other down home sides include collared greens and fried okra, or you can choose the less imaginative, but excellent, slaw and beans). Bottom line: Amen, and pass the sauce. Trina and Lamont Lynch, the owners, are the king and queen of Denver barbeque.

    (5)

  • Tyler T.

    Good food, clean place but in relation to southern BBQ... it's average.

    (3)

  • Ronnie M.

    I'm from South Carolina and I will say that this place is pretty darn good. The smoked links were smoked just right. Smoke them too much and it can be overpowering but they got it just right. The pulled pork sandwich was really good. As we say about all meats in the Carolinas...if the meat is right then there is no need for sauce. They don't need sauce on the pulled pork. But the slaw was not Carolina quality. The baked beans were really good as well. Again, it is a spinoff of what you get in the south but better than a lot that I have tried out of the region. Lastly, the sweet tea....AMAZING. Overall...the place really hit the spot. I was going to tip more but I could not find my car where I had the cash. Sidenote: One of the best things about the place was the atmosphere. There were Oldies on the radio, the young man working the register was super polite, and the older lady was dancing and singing. If I would have had more time I would have just stayed to enjoy the place.

    (4)

  • Maria G.

    I cried when I first walked in the door. It's been forever since having proper BBQ, and this place was perfection. I got the St. Louis ribs and catfish with beans and greens. Holy crap. I still dream of it.

    (5)

  • Rona H.

    Don't let the location keep you away. Boney's is a funky little hole-in-the-wall spot off the Sixteenth Street Mall with excellent BBQ and good service. You enter on Champa and go downstairs to the basement of an office building to find a clean, small restaurant. We had the brisket, the ribs tips, and the hot links. Each was perfectly cooked and seasoned. Delicious!!! We wondered how chains like Bennett's and Dickey's stay in business when real barbeque is served so much better at little guys like Boney's. The cole slaw added the right amount of tangy cool to the platter, and the French fries were perfectly seasoned and steamy hot. The sauces were sweet and hot. The total bill for our group was around $26, way low for a downtown restaurant. Our service was excellent and friendly. The bathroom was spotless, which always makes me feel a little better at a dining room. We will be going back to Boney's for sure.

    (5)

  • Misty F.

    I'm always a little leery when I see so many good reviews on Yelp. I'm been led astray in the past, but Boney's Smokehouse really lived up to its reputation. I ordered my meal online (rib tip plate) and went to pick it up. The place is a little cramped, but that's because it's so busy. When I got back to my office, I was truly surprised to find BBQ outside of the South that was actually smoked. It was delicious. I'm not generally a cornbread fan because it's often so dry. But, this was moist and very tasty. My personal favorite, however, was the baked mac and cheese. This was what mac and cheese is supposed to be. I highly recommend trying this place out. You may, however, want to order online for takeout. The line was pretty long for dining in.

    (4)

  • Nancy H.

    In town for a convention and discovered this place through Yelp. But when I went on Monday afternoon about 4 they were already closed! So went back with my husband the next day same time and fortunately this time they were open. At first I was a bit put off by their lower street level location and that it didn't look like much from the outside. But I'm glad I got past that... Mt bbq chicken sandwich and my husband's brisket were both extremely tasty! The collards were fine, the coleslaw was the only thing I wasn't crazy about, I like it a little sweeter. Cornbread was good. Run by nice people, good service, reasonable prices, decent portions, fun casual atmosphere...and can't forget the great soul oldies playing on the radio...just wish we had one here in Los Angeles!

    (5)

  • Lola W.

    My new go-to place for comfort food. The people who work here as well as the owners were so friendly and it just made my whole week. The lemonade is the bomb! Really great ambiance It does get busy, so just enjoy the BBQ aroma while you wait, so good though. Check it out!

    (5)

  • Danny T.

    When was the last time you saw 3 grown men moan after putting something into their mouths? I'm not sure what you've BEEN watching, but this was a first for me. Smokey's is soo unassuming. What do you really expect from a place that sits below a McDonalds? From the second you walk in you know you're in for a treat. This place is legit: red & white checkered tableclothes & the smell of smoked meat. What they really should do is place a fan blowing that fabulous smokey smell out onto the street to entice customers... I've had BBQ all over Texas & this is just as good. Everything was amazing. My favorites were the rib tips, catfish, smoked chicken wings, and the sausage. Nothing you order will be bad, I guarantee it. On top of that they have the best BBQ sauce EVER, the hogs hell bbq sauce. It has the perfect amount of sweet & fire. I was pouring this stuff on everything I could. Simply put. PERFECT. If you're ever in Denver, make Smokey's a mandatory stop. Also the owners were some of the nicest people I've ever met.

    (5)

  • John D.

    Big fan! While not the best BBQ i've ever had, it's certainly good and so far it's the best i've found in Denver. The food is good, the people are nice, and it's reasonably priced. What more could you ask for?!

    (4)

  • Kate B.

    You truly cannot find an outfit in Denver metro that will give you a better BBQ catering experience than Trina and her staff at Boney's. I've tried so many BBQ places that I'd sort of given up on anything better than "pretty good" here in Colorado, until we tried Boney's. I feel like a creep for waiting this long to review them, because I've known this little detail for over a year, and shared it far and wide. They know what they're doing, they put the FOOD first, and it pays off lavishly in the eating. Seriously my mouth was watering a week before our event because I knew the food was going to be outstanding. First of all, the BBQ is like nothing I've had anywhere in Colorado. Tender, smoky, seductive, EXACTLY PERFECT smoke ring in the brisket, pork tender and stringy but not mushy... chicken smoky and mouthwatering and absolutely a counterpoint to the sauce. THE SAUCE is tart and bitey and sweet and peppery all at once and JUST right. I dream about Boney's. It's that good. :) The staff worked like crazy to feed all my crowd, and are so wonderful to work with; if you are planning a big event and you're stressing about getting some kick butt BBQ in place, stop worrying and just call Trina. You'll thank me. :)

    (5)

  • Mark C.

    Three stars is a little generous, but I don't want to be a total complainer. I may go back, after all. But I was under the impression that this place is the bomb BBQ. It wasn't bad,but it wasn't great, like, tender, juicy, fall off the bone great. I got the sampler so that I could try it all. I tried to get dinner yesterday and got there at 5:05 PM. They were closed. What?!? I don't understand their logic by closing at 5. Just in time for dinner. Sh*t like that annoys me. But I waited to review these guys until after I had a chance to eat. So anyway, if you are looking for KILLER BBQ, the kind you might hear about on the Travel Channel... this is not the place. If you are starving, have a craving for BBQ and happen to be in Downtown Denver, then maybe it is worth stopping by. I blame many of the other yelpers for my disappointment. Like when everyone RAVES about a movie so much that you get there and expect it to be the movie of the year and you walk out disappointed and mad at your friends. Same thing.

    (3)

  • Julia R.

    DO NOT ORDER FROM HERE, WE JUST WAITED TWO HOURS FOR OUR DELIVERY FOOD. The owners wife came and delivered our food, and lied to us about us telling her husband---the owner--the wrong address. Why in the world would we give you the wrong address for our delivery food???! As soon as she came to the door, she said our order was over $80!!!! NOT OK! They oversold us, we didn't know that they were selling us the BIGGEST portion of their sides, and as soon as we mentioned this, the delivery woman-the owner's wife--got very defensive and would not even cut $10 off the price. AND SHE LEFT NO RECEIPT! Walking out she goes, "good lord..." Really???!? DO NOT GO HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I AM REPORTING THEM TO THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU ASAP, WILL NEVER GIVE THEM MY BUSINESS AGAIN AND I HOPE YOU WONT EITHER!

    (1)

  • Jon R.

    Unbelievable food and service. All of the meat was incredibly tender and the ribs fell off of the bone. Get the ribs and Mac and cheese!

    (5)

  • Brent S.

    I hit up Boney's at least a couple times a week for lunch. The staff is super friendly - no matter how busy they are (and some days during lunch the line can be out the door) they never seem fazed. The pulled pork sandwich is my go to item on the menu. It has just the right combo of sauce and smoke for me. I like BBQ that lets the meat do the talking, no the sauce and Boney's pulled pork does just that. I am a huge BBQ fan and have tried most of the places around town and Boney's is by far my favorite. Everything about says that you are there for good old fashion BBQ. No fancy decor or anything like that, just plain and simple slow smoked BBQ.

    (5)

  • Jeffrey E.

    What I had? Boney's Own Dry Rubbed St. Louis Style Pork Spare Ribs (Sides: Forkin good Potato Salad and Kickin Cole slaw) Food review: It's a good thing the ribs are good here because everything else was kind of blah. I would not recommend the cole slaw (just tastes kind of "blah" sorry I don't have a better way to explain it :-) ) and the potato salad is too strong of a "mustard taste" I believe for a potato salad. The ribs, on the other hand, are generally good. Oh.. and the corn bread.. :-( really wish it was served fresh... mine was dry and cold.. simply not appetizing at all. In short, I'd say only come here for the BBQ. Service? No complaints

    (3)

  • Chris H.

    Tasty bbq in a very cool setting, go there if like southern bbg with distinctive sauces. Only downside is no honey for the cornbread.

    (4)

  • Chris B.

    Bottom line: great combination of meats, sauces and sides at a very reasonable price with prompt service. You can't ask for much more. How is this place news to me? I am much more critical of BBQ than any other food genre, and this is the first place I have been in Denver that truly satisfies. The ribs were well seasoned and had the proper crust. The Brisket was moist and tender. The sausage had the right amount of kick and the pulled pork with the carolina style sauce was splendid. The only thing left to say is stop reading and get over there.

    (5)

  • Stephanie E.

    I recently moved from Austin and after all the bad reviews I've heard about Denver BBQ I decided to give this place a try. I love Denver but when people say BBQ around here they are usually referring to grilled hot dogs and hamburgers- which is a grill out in Texas. We know our BBQ and this is some delicious Q. We celebrated my colleagues birthday and I choose this place because it was a short walk from work... and I had been dying to get some Q. There was plenty of seating and it was super fast for our lunch break. I had the chopped brisket sandwich with a side of potato salad and of course, sweet tea! I tried my friends fired okra and that was off the charts too. The staff was super friendly and she made the mac and cheese sound so good that I'll just have to go back and try it! Everyone on the team was so pleased with this spot; just pain delicious! Happy to have found my new BBQ joint.

    (5)

  • Jenna C.

    This place has an adorable atmosphere. More importantly, the food was amazing!!! The sampler platter was the best, the ribs fell off the bone like butter! A must have in Denver.

    (5)

  • Colter H.

    Grade-A BBQ at solid prices. Date of Visit: 6/7/2014 Boney's has quickly become my favorite BBQ joint in the Denver area, and one of the better BBQ places I've had outside the deep South. We stopped by for an early Saturday dinner and could not have been more pleased. Aside from a bit of confusion in finding the place (it's downstairs in a mall-type setup), Boney's hit this meal out of the park. Dishes tasted included (meats - Pulled Pork, Beef Brisket, BBQ Chicken, Southern Fried Catfish, BBQ Rib Tips), (sides - Forkin' Good Potato Salad, Fried Okra, Baked Mac'n Cheese, Hush Puppies). The pulled pork was some of the best I've had, the catfish was done perfectly, the brisket could contend with some of Texas's best (Stubb's), and the hushpuppies, a personal favorite of mine, are the best I've had outside of the Carolinas. Considering the prices, service, and product quality, Boney's is hard to beat.

    (4)

  • Emily C.

    I'm drunkyelping and I'm not ashamed to admit it. We went here last night. I don't know why I've never reviewed this place before. Dumb move, me. Every single time I've been here, whether during a lunch rush or during dinner, which is usually slower, the service is always on the money. Seriously. Likely the most courteous, genuinely friendly, prompt, and consistently good service I've received in downtown Denver. I'm a freak about good service. I approve heavily of this place. Most importantly, though... The BBQ itself. So damn good. The brisket is amazing, the chicken supreme. All the sides I've tried are really, really tasty. Collards with flavor. I'm into it. You may miss this place the first time if you're looking for it. Past a dismal, failed, trophy-wife-run wine shop, and down a flight of stairs, you'll find it. Follow your nose, get some meat n sides. With a huge helping of incredible service. Get ye to Boney's.

    (5)

  • Jirakate M.

    Bbq ribs are so tender that You don' have to chew them at all! Coleslaw and fries are ok. Sauce is a bit sweet.

    (4)

  • Blake P.

    By far the best BBQ I've had in Denver. The sides are really great, potato salad and fried okra are excellent. Pulled pork, chicken, and ribs are the best. I wouldn't say I'm a fan of the catfish. The ordering is odd to me. You order when you walk in regardless if you are eating in. They have an awesome looking bar with good local brews on tap, but I've never seen anyone behind the bar.

    (4)

  • Mike C.

    Salty beans and potato salad to the point of being inedible. Sat us with no waiter though everyone else got one. Had to keep asking for the cobbler. Brisket dried out and blackened. Smokey but unseasoned meat. Sauce was good and helped. Staff seemed lost.

    (2)

  • Tara L.

    I would have given Boney's 3 stars but I absolutely had to deduct 1 star because of service. I get it. You're the only waitress but honestly there were only five tables and one got up and left because you never acknowledged them. The guys at the bar and two of the remaining tables already had their drinks and food orders placed. That left you with two tables to service but yet it took a full 15 minutes for a cup of water and 30 minutes before my food came out. It's BBQ....it's already cooked! Then please don't try rushing me out after it took you forever to get my food to me. I don't really care that you're about to close now. I walked in at 6:45....plenty of time before the 8:00 closing. I found the pulled pork dry, the brisket both dry and fatty, and the rib tips dried out. So why would I have given them 3 stars initially instead of two? The baked beans. They were the only saving grace of the meal.

    (2)

  • Sara S.

    I'm from Kansas City. We are proud of our barbecue. I was pointed to this 'secret' joint by someone else from KC. I was super skeptical... I am SO GLAD I checked this place out. I order chicken, because most places screw this up. It was so moist and flavorful! The house sauce is sort of spicy, but it was nice kick. The gold sauce is sort of mustard-ish, I loved it too. The potato salad was great! And the French fried kinda look sad, but they tasted great! This is a hidden gem in downtown Denver. I will certainly be back.

    (5)

  • C. K.

    Best BBQ in downtown Denver. Everyone has their favorite style of BBQ whether it's more rub, more sauce, more smoke, more Memphis, more KC... you name it. This is South Carolina/GA style BBQ from my perspective and for lunch it hits the spot. I generally lean towards the pulled pork or the brisket so I can only comment there but the meat is tender, the sauce is great, and the sides are wonderful and plentiful. I believe this is a family run place as you'll always see the same great people pridefully serving up meals. If I was from out of town I wouldn't necessarily run here but if you have a hankering for some bbq in the Mile High City you can't do better. I've been coming here for a few years now and still remember waiting out the door when it was a few storefronts north of it's current location. Glad to see they've taken advantage of the bigger space and made it successful.

    (5)

  • William C.

    We have been here twice and both times we have been underwhelmed- first the service is lacking. The counter lady was not at all engaging nor did she try to be at all personable. The food- as far as BBQ goes, many places are far better particularly for the price. Just about everything is a la carte and while we ordered a dinner, the three sides we chose were French fries, sweet potato fries, and BBQ beans. The size of each was really small. Overall, I would not come back- sadly, it could be executed far better-

    (3)

  • Missy D.

    The delivery was faster than expected, so that was a bonus. They forgot to bring me a strawberry lemonade, but they did bring a regular lemonade and it was nothing short of fantastic. The meat was juicy and delectable, but my ribs were a hair overdone. The mac and cheese is creamy yet different and I liked. The potato salad had to much mustard for my personal taste, but I still ate most of it. The sweet potato fries are so yummy. I will eat here again, but I will probably go in next time so I can have fresh food.

    (4)

  • Jeremy H.

    Easily best bbq in Denver. I'm from Dallas, been here 4 years now, constantly in search of the best pork ribs. They are at Boney's BBQ. Ribs so good, make you wanna slap yo mama! One of the best pulled pork, brisket, mac n cheese and fried okra that i have found as well. Great sauces, excellent rubs and consistently out smokes the competition.

    (5)

  • alan c.

    Oh baby, so glad I stumbled into Boney's for lunch today. In town for a pulmonary conference and looking for solid lunch joints and as usual YELP members didn't steer me wrong ! We don't really have good BBQ in the SF Bay Area and whenever I can accommodate my need for smokey meat and char I seek out of town solutions. This place did the job. The rib tips were terrific and the beef brisket was a little fatty but man it was tasty ! The sauces they provide are ample and varied enough that you won't need an alternative and the sides were okay. The hush puppies were a little too dense and the fried okra seemed packaged. The cornbread that came with the 2-3 meats plate was solid as well. I had a plate full and left for less than $20. A success !! I will be back Monday when they reopen !! Please open in SF or Oakland !!

    (4)

  • Scott P.

    Food was good, service great, location hard to find + dark. I had the pulled pork. On my list (but not tops)

    (4)

  • Paul A.

    Wow. The sampler platter was amazing. Enough for 2 people. Mac and cheese was great. Service no problem. Looks like a family run place and our server was really nice.

    (5)

  • Colorado K.

    Black owned and runned, you know it's gonna be amazing! and it was! Love it and I'll be back

    (5)

  • Demitri R.

    Gave them another shot. They took over the Mexican Place that had closed down. Its Clean Inside. I like the Bar Area. You still grab a menu and walk to the cashier and order then take a seat and they bring it to you. The Prices have gone up as probably did their rent. The Portions have stayed the same. Ordered Rib Tips and Potato Salad and Baked Beans. It was all Delicious so yes the quality has gotten better. The Customer Service is great as it has always been. But they still dont give you enough Portions for what you pay. And the Rib tips on some of them had more fat then meat. I paid 14.00 for me. 2 People can eat for that at Yazoo and Get more food.

    (3)

  • Lan S.

    Good Bbq! We got take out thru Yelp, order ready and hot as promised. Good value under$20 for half slab of ribs and 2 sides. Only complaint is ribs a little on dry side. Would order from these guys again

    (4)

  • Roberta P.

    Here for convention and SO glad I found this place. Had the brisket, pork and catfish (separate visits!) and all were yummy. Don't miss out on Boneys

    (5)

  • Kris D.

    Denver can be a little trendy with its food joints, which is fine. I am all for ambiance and experimental menus for a special night out. But I would eat at a place like Boney's that appeals to your carnal senses over the latest trendy bistro any day of the week. This is comfort food at its best. It hits the spot when you are hankering for some tasty barbecue in a low-key setting. Boney's is located in a sprawling lower-level space. You almost feel like you're walking into a well-kept secret - if you blink, you'll miss the sign out front. I wouldn't describe it as divy though. Each room has its own feel, but the main dining area is laid out with lots of historic looking woodwork and plenty to look at on the walls. Food is served in baskets and styrofoam and wrapped in tin foil. You order at a counter where the staff is in no hurry to rush you through the line (and the line can get long at lunch). And let's talk about the food. Oh sweet baby Jesus, the food. I always order the pulled pork sandwich combo, which comes with one side. The tender, spicy-sweet pork overflows onto a fresh and airy bun. I have it made Carolina style (topped with coleslaw). And the baked beans taste like they've been slow-cooked for hours - rich in flavor and textured with bacon. The portion is way more than I should ever consume as a respectable Western woman, but I usually manage to inhale it anyway. I love this place. It satisfies the senses. It's reasonably priced. It's authentic. And it feels kinda good to suggest this place to those friends who think they know all the hot spots in town.

    (5)

  • Nokkie L.

    Great comfort food! Service was ok. Some dishes lacked while others were on point. Not my first choice but if I am in the area I might stop in.

    (3)

  • Lauren V.

    Just sat down at the bar, waited ten minutes, no one came. Then I was told to order at the register where 30 conferencees were in line, no one was there when I walked in. So instead of waiting another 30 minutes, I left, thanks for wasting my time and ruining my lunch. You could use a sign or some customer service. I am so hangry right now

    (1)

  • Kathy K.

    Boyfriend and I went during the weekend.... BEST BBQ we have had! This is our new favorite spot for bbq. We ordered their Smokehouse sampler! I dislike chicken and Boyfriend likes chicken. Boyfriend dislikes ribs and I love ribs! Perfect! We also enjoyed the pulled pork, sausages, and cornbread.. (OH MY)! Fried okra, mac -n- cheese, and bacon green beans were ordered as sides. Enjoyed the green beans and okra, but the mac-n-cheese was not shareable! We should have ordered a whole 'nother side or three! I drool thinking of it. They had great sauces as well. The waitress (which there was only one) gave us our first waters and soda, but I refilled our own water glasses. Dining for our first time, wasn't sure if we were suppose to do that or not. Anywhoo, we would definitely go again! Once you go, you'll be sad you wasted your time at other bbq joints!!

    (5)

  • Beau W.

    I was torn on what to rank this place at. I've been several times. The catfish was pretty good. Catfish is never great to me. The pulled pork is really good. Sometimes it has dry ends on it. The brisket has the same issue sometimes. They have a bunch of different BBQ sauces to choose from. Overall the specialties and platters are very good. The best stuff they have here is their sides. The mac n cheese is to die for. Really good. Creamy with a nice crust on top. The beans are crazy good. They have so much pork in them. Very filling. They are half pork half beans. The Almost Yo Mama's Collard Green are the best I have ever had. My mama never made collard greens though. The hush puppies are good. Now that I think of it. I have never had a hush puppy that I didn't like. The cole slaw it crisp, cool and sweet. There are two reasons that this place gets 3 instead of 5 stars. The service sucks. The employees have no sense of urgency. The food takes forever. It always sucks to be hungry waiting for food while the employees are messing around. The second is that they seem to always be out of the sides. If they are out of mac n cheese and collard greens, it's not even worth going.

    (3)

  • Jon L.

    Best wings ever. This placed nailed it: crispy, dry rub on the outside-juicy on the inside. Well seasoned. Perfectly executed. Fried okra and coleslaw are not anything special. Okra is bland. Coleslaw sauce a little too thick. Brisket is nice and smokey. Ribs are also well seasoned. The wings are by far the best. Corn bread is good, sweet. Get the wings and skip the sides. Consider asking for sauce on the side.

    (4)

  • Chuck S.

    There was a recent article in the Denver Post about the top 10 restaurants in Denver and this was on the list. Being close to the theatre district I thought it was worth a try before a play when my father went along. It just about kills him to eat at a place that doesn't have a buffet and he's currently the duke of the Golden Corral in Centennial. Not something I would be proud of, but he is! We called before going and they said a huge party was coming in so we made reservations. They seated us when we arrived in the section right below the stairs and promptly forgot about us. It's an out of the way place and I think it was out of sight, out of mind. We waited for 10 minutes and made 2 trips out to see if we should order from the counter or try to get a waiter to pay some attention to us. Finally one of the guys from behind the counter came out to take our order. I don't think they are setup for this as it took over half an hour to get our food, I'm thinking you need to order from the counter and then go sit down. The meat was tasty and fell off the bone with ease. That's about the end of the good news. All of our meals arrived cold! The sides were not very goo.... actually they were awful. The hush puppies were very bland, the cole slaw was heavily mayonaised, the beans were OK, but the side effects an hour later were bad. I ordered the rack of ribs on the specials board that was listed at $16.95 or there abouts. They charged $32 for my dinner on the receipt. Check your receipts!

    (1)

  • Ian R.

    Hands down THE BEST BBQ that I have ever had. It was my last day on a trip to Denver, and I was downtown craving some BBQ. Boney's came up as the closest highly rated (4-star on Yelp) place around - and I'm glad that it did. I had the BBQ Chopped Chicken platter with the Mac & Cheese + Fries. It was great to find a BBQ joint that actually let you choose "white meat" only... I have yet to find one in DC that does. Not only was it tender and delicious, but it had a great rub and went perfectly with Boney's amazing house sauce. The Mac and Cheese was fantastic - not drenched in gooey cheese like you find at many other places. And the fries were good as well, though they could have been cooked a bit more. Open up in DC, please! Warning: As noted in many other reviews, this place is popular. I waited about 15 minutes at 1pm during the week to place my order and the food came out about 10 minutes later. WELL worth the wait.

    (5)

  • Suzanne M.

    Generally Yelp reviews are spot on, but this was a total letdown. The food was ok, not horrible, but certainly not four star worthy. Green beans were a soggy mess garnished with even more oil. Mac and cheese was standard. Hot links were spicy and good, but the pulled pork and brisket were bland and overcooked. I don't want to have to douse my food with BBQ sauce in order for it to be edible. Not that it really impacts the rating I gave, but our server had an attitude from the moment we walked in.

    (2)

  • Pete Z.

    I would eat here again in a second. Cool place located downstairs. Did not really go too deep in the menu as we saw the special and all three of us said yea that....pulled pork sandwich with slaw and fried pickles on it. Sauces available for personal application. Stuck mainly with the vinegar/pepper based sauce but the thicker one was great as well. So I came through for my co-workers with a clutch BBQ place!

    (4)

  • Julio T.

    It's definitely a bit labyrinthine getting to the new Boney's location. But once you get there, you'll find the minotaur slow-cooked, smoked and slathered in a great bbq sauce. I usually come here for lunch and really enjoy the sandwich combos. The pulled pork and sausage are my favorite. I sort of prefer Texas style beef-tips, but the ones here aren't bad. And the sides..oh man..I could almost just eat a meal of them. Love their collard greens. They are smoky and moist and just lovely. Good crisp sweet potato fries and some baked mac 'n cheese that is basically just comfort in a bowl. Definitely a must-try BBQ place for Denver, if you can find it that is.

    (5)

  • Justin L.

    Went there last Saturday around 4 pm. There were not too many people there, 10 tables or so. The staff looked like the smoked way too much weed before their shift. I went to the bar and sat down. 20 minutes later and not one person said a word to me. I asked somebody for service and all I got was attitude back saying they would get to me soon. I waited another 20 min then finally left. 40 minute wait at the bar and I didn't even get a glass of water. Don't ever go to this place.

    (1)

  • Customers'Experience A.

    Had lunch here, it's a really cool place downstairs. It was okay, at best. The pork shoulder sandwich meat was excellent, the reason for an extra star. The corn muffin was poor (an end piece I think, very thin - just because it's in the pan, doesn't mean it should be served). The mac and cheese was very blah, no flavor. The bun used was a very cheap "Mc Donald's" bun. The sandwich was fairly small, as seen in one of the pictures. I was "almost" finished when I went to the restroom, came back and they had taken everything away (my jacket was on the back of the seat still). I mentioned this and they said, "Oh", and walked away. And that's it. I asked for another to-go cup, filled it and left. I would definitely try another place. Thank you for your time.

    (2)

  • Stephanie L.

    Your regular BBQ joint. The ribs had a dry rub BBQ ' ed in. Very tasty. No collard greens-- major disappointment. Since visiting Denver have not seen greens on any menu until now and they ran out. But, the sweet potato fries are the best that I have ever eaten! I'd come back just for the fries! Place is large, clean, and service was good. Black owned business. Well done!

    (4)

  • Steve K.

    This place is delicious! I had the pulled pork plate. The pork was tender and juicy and cooked perfectly. I didn't love the house BBQ sauce, but prefer the Bones Gold Sauce (Carolina Mustard Style). By far the best side is the Meaty BBQ Baked Beans. They are so good, with big chunks of bacon! The coleslaw is average. At lunch time, the line can be quite long and typically slow. Once you find a table and sit down, the service is quite good. I would give it 5 stars if I have tasted more items on the menu.

    (4)

  • Mike M.

    Yum! Rib tips and ribs had a nice bark and flavor. Plenty of food in the entree orders. Loved the baked beans too! Great go-to BBQ when downtown.

    (4)

  • Dwight H.

    Absolutely FANTASTIC!!! We came from California to catch the Bronco game, stumbled upon Boney's BBQ--- Oh my gosh----- Fantastic!!!!

    (5)

  • Shelly C.

    I have to say, this place was surprising. We ordered southern Carolina pulled pork, hush puppies and mac and cheese. Hubby got catfish, fries etc. It was really, really good. We were told it was family owned, and these people were working their butt off for the lunch rush. They were very friendly and helpful. Other reviewers were bitching about them having poor service I would bet it was them just having a poor attitude. Great food, great service, loved it.

    (5)

  • Andrew S.

    Absolutely amazing BBQ! This place is fantastic. Pulled pork was amazing, fries are seasoned and delicious. Sweet tea is icing on the cake. Highly recommend!

    (5)

  • John J.

    This place has great food. We went there once and thoroughly enjoyed it. Service was lacking despite a large staff but once approached the young man was fabulous even though everything took a while... Upon our return, we waited about 5 minutes to be seated even though there was no one there... The person who seated us asked if we wanted to sit at the bar, which was unmanned and wouldn't we have just sat at the bar? We probably should have, but the lady prefers a table. Once seated, the young kid cleaned our table and was very friendly. We patiently waited over 15 minutes and didn't even get water. My girlfriend said multiple servers made eye contact with her and after another 5 minutes we left. Almost a half hour with no service whatsoever. On our trip out the door nearly every employee watched us leave without a word... Not even a have a nice day. Will not return... Sorry to whoever cooks the food... It's delicious and I hope your front of house staff doesn't put you out of business.

    (3)

  • Dan C.

    My choice for BBQ in downtown Denver. Had the brisket which was delicious and sides were good as well. Sweet tea is a must. Service wasn't amazing but it gets busy so I can understand. Give it a try!

    (5)

  • J B.

    Great food, great staff- ribs, catfish, and brisket was good. The staff very attentive, would recommend!!

    (5)

  • Eric P.

    The best BBQ downtown! In the building down the stairs around the elevator. I was caught off guard with how good this place is! Wow!!!

    (5)

  • Isaac B.

    Slamming BBQ! Their rib tips are my favorite. The Mac and cheese is delicious and the baked beans are some of the best iv ever had. It also has that great family owned feel to it.

    (5)

  • Eric P.

    Rib Tips were amazing!! Will try to make it back while I'm in town to try the half rack and the tri tip.

    (4)

  • Mark B.

    Great BBQ! I loved Boney's. The meat was flavorful with beautiful smoking rings. I had the brisket and pulled pork, both of which I would recommend. The service was friendly and helpful. The fried pickles made for a nice appetizer. The dinning room was clean and spacious. The decor was fun and fitting for a BBQ joint. It is not easy to find, but we'll worth a bit of searching. Give it a shot; I don't think you will be disappointed. I will definitely be back.

    (4)

  • Bobby T.

    I'm going to write another review for Boney's, but this one is strictly for the catering side of this restaurant. My company has been bringing lunch in for us every Friday, and a couple of weeks ago I put in a request to bring in Boney's (seconded by several of my colleagues). This past Friday saw my request brought to fruition. Boney's delivered! Possibly, Boney himself delivered, too (not sure, but the last time we got Boney's, i saw Boney himself setting up). They brought 3 kinds of sandwiches (pre-made and wrapped in heavy duty foil), BBQ beans (infused with delicious hot link chunks), potato salad, coleslaw, and brownies and apple cobbler for dessert. Everything was spectacular! I didn't have any cobbler, but others did and commented that they could eat it all day. The brownies were fudgy and delicious. As for the sandwiches, the pulled pork sandy I had was smoky and juicy as usual. I was able to take a couple of smoked chicken sandwiches home for dinner, too. I've never had their chicken, but I have to say that now perhaps I will in the future. Even hours later and reheated in the microwave, the chicken was great. A little dry, but still so flavorful with that delicious smoke. My only complaint is that they didn't bring any of their mustard BBQ sauce, my favorite. Many restaurants really phone it in when it comes to catering. Boney's doesn't. Consider them for your next event.

    (4)

  • H H.

    Solid BBQ! Had the sampler and tried them all. Would recommend hot links and pulled pork. The brisket and ribs were ok. As far as sides collard greens were ok. Fries were ok. Really liked the hush puppies and fried pickles.

    (5)

  • Susan D.

    If you are a fan of GOOD BBQ, search no more. This place is the best in Denver, and quite possibly in Colorado. The pulled pork is absolutely the best I've had in this state. The meat is cooked perfectly, and the "smoke" defines the flavor of this meat. The meat in this sandwich stands alone! Sauce really should be an option (or add just a touch) - good bbq shouldn't have to be bathed in sauce. The meat was moist without being full of fat. I'd also recommend the homemade potato salad. The sweet tea is VERY sweet - I prefer to do a 50/50 mix of sweet and regular tea. I work in downtown and have used the online ordering through GrubHub - an excellent option if you don't want to wait in the line at peak lunch hour. If you can hold your appetite til 1:30pm, no wait, plenty of tables and this place is WORTH IT!!!

    (5)

  • Randi D.

    If you like old school BBQ this is the place for you. They have a lot of variety, the food comes out fast - but be sure to ask for lots on napkins as you end up wearing most of the sauce. The price range is really affordable, even if you have drinks with diner. We shared the sides so we could all try them, and all were pretty good. I"m not a huge fan of cole slaw, but those who were said great things about it. Take your wet wipes and head underground (because it's below ground) and have a great plate of BBQ. FYI the pulled pork was delicious.

    (3)

  • Benjamin E.

    This place is amazing! I've been going there since it was a little hole in wall years ago! Best BBQ in downtown!

    (5)

  • Chris Y.

    Came in around 6 pm on a Saturday night to get some dinner before going to see the Rock of Ages. The place was not full and we were seated pretty quickly. That's where the good part ends. There was only 1 waiter for the entire restaurant, 1 busboy and what appeared to be 2 chefs. We waited probably 20 minutes before anyone came to take our drink orders and we put our food order in at the same time. We informed the waitress that we were going to a show and she said she'd rush the food for us. It took about another 20 minutes to get our drinks (2 very sweet teas). I wish I could review the food, but after waiting for another 40 minutes, we left some cash for our drinks and left. Over that 40 minutes period, we watched the waitress apologise to several tables about the wait. Eventually we saw other people walk out before we finally did. It's ridiculous to think that on a Saturday night in LoDo you'd only have 1 waiter to cater to the entire place. It's especially ridiculous to have to wait that long for barbeque when the majority of what the kitchen needs to do is scoop and chop. We will not attempt to eat here again.

    (1)

  • Matt Z.

    hands down the best BBQ I've had in Colorado. Catfish perfect. Bake beans blow my mind. Mac and cheese I want to eat by the gallons. rips tips amazing. ribs I don't even know what to say. I have no reason to try another BBQ place after here.

    (5)

  • Laurie L.

    Legit barbecue! The new "Pig-a-Dilly" pulled pork Sammie with fried dill pickles... Yum! I loved the ribs, and my wife loved the Brisket. 4 or 5 sauces available to slather your meat in (or, in my case, my shirt). The very best part though was our server Stephanie! We got there at 7:30 and closing is at 8. Not ONE person rushed us, and everyone was super. Stephanie was SO super friendly and her smile and laugh made everything taste even better! It was the perfect Welcome to Denver dinner!!

    (5)

  • Mary D.

    We had a wonderful lunch. We live in an area of Ca that has an absence of good soul food. We tried the sampler including brisket, ribs, pulled pork, chicken and hot links and or side choices of baked beans, collard greens and cole slaw. Everything was good but especially the hot links and collard greens. This is a truly family run business. Loved Boney's story about starting as a street vendor. 9 years later- here they are. What a delightful unpretentious find.

    (4)

  • Sass S.

    Oh this place, I love the BBQ here. They have an AMAZING mustard sauce, I can't get enough of! Hush pups, done right, amazing brisket, amazing links, the sweet teat is done right too. This is the one place I can out eat my boyfriend!

    (5)

  • David M.

    This is better then most restaurants on the 16th St. Mall good prices, great service, and amazing southern comfort food. It is worth searching for as any treasure and you need to try their sides they are better then any other BBQ sides. Try this place out you won't be disappointed!

    (5)

  • Beau W.

    I was torn on what to rank this place at. I've been several times. The catfish was pretty good. Catfish is never great to me. The pulled pork is really good. Sometimes it has dry ends on it. The brisket has the same issue sometimes. They have a bunch of different BBQ sauces to choose from. Overall the specialties and platters are very good. The best stuff they have here is their sides. The mac n cheese is to die for. Really good. Creamy with a nice crust on top. The beans are crazy good. They have so much pork in them. Very filling. They are half pork half beans. The Almost Yo Mama's Collard Green are the best I have ever had. My mama never made collard greens though. The hush puppies are good. Now that I think of it. I have never had a hush puppy that I didn't like. The cole slaw it crisp, cool and sweet. There are two reasons that this place gets 3 instead of 5 stars. The service sucks. The employees have no sense of urgency. The food takes forever. It always sucks to be hungry waiting for food while the employees are messing around. The second is that they seem to always be out of the sides. If they are out of mac n cheese and collard greens, it's not even worth going.

    (3)

  • Jon L.

    Best wings ever. This placed nailed it: crispy, dry rub on the outside-juicy on the inside. Well seasoned. Perfectly executed. Fried okra and coleslaw are not anything special. Okra is bland. Coleslaw sauce a little too thick. Brisket is nice and smokey. Ribs are also well seasoned. The wings are by far the best. Corn bread is good, sweet. Get the wings and skip the sides. Consider asking for sauce on the side.

    (4)

  • Chuck S.

    There was a recent article in the Denver Post about the top 10 restaurants in Denver and this was on the list. Being close to the theatre district I thought it was worth a try before a play when my father went along. It just about kills him to eat at a place that doesn't have a buffet and he's currently the duke of the Golden Corral in Centennial. Not something I would be proud of, but he is! We called before going and they said a huge party was coming in so we made reservations. They seated us when we arrived in the section right below the stairs and promptly forgot about us. It's an out of the way place and I think it was out of sight, out of mind. We waited for 10 minutes and made 2 trips out to see if we should order from the counter or try to get a waiter to pay some attention to us. Finally one of the guys from behind the counter came out to take our order. I don't think they are setup for this as it took over half an hour to get our food, I'm thinking you need to order from the counter and then go sit down. The meat was tasty and fell off the bone with ease. That's about the end of the good news. All of our meals arrived cold! The sides were not very goo.... actually they were awful. The hush puppies were very bland, the cole slaw was heavily mayonaised, the beans were OK, but the side effects an hour later were bad. I ordered the rack of ribs on the specials board that was listed at $16.95 or there abouts. They charged $32 for my dinner on the receipt. Check your receipts!

    (1)

  • Ian R.

    Hands down THE BEST BBQ that I have ever had. It was my last day on a trip to Denver, and I was downtown craving some BBQ. Boney's came up as the closest highly rated (4-star on Yelp) place around - and I'm glad that it did. I had the BBQ Chopped Chicken platter with the Mac & Cheese + Fries. It was great to find a BBQ joint that actually let you choose "white meat" only... I have yet to find one in DC that does. Not only was it tender and delicious, but it had a great rub and went perfectly with Boney's amazing house sauce. The Mac and Cheese was fantastic - not drenched in gooey cheese like you find at many other places. And the fries were good as well, though they could have been cooked a bit more. Open up in DC, please! Warning: As noted in many other reviews, this place is popular. I waited about 15 minutes at 1pm during the week to place my order and the food came out about 10 minutes later. WELL worth the wait.

    (5)

  • Suzanne M.

    Generally Yelp reviews are spot on, but this was a total letdown. The food was ok, not horrible, but certainly not four star worthy. Green beans were a soggy mess garnished with even more oil. Mac and cheese was standard. Hot links were spicy and good, but the pulled pork and brisket were bland and overcooked. I don't want to have to douse my food with BBQ sauce in order for it to be edible. Not that it really impacts the rating I gave, but our server had an attitude from the moment we walked in.

    (2)

  • Pete Z.

    I would eat here again in a second. Cool place located downstairs. Did not really go too deep in the menu as we saw the special and all three of us said yea that....pulled pork sandwich with slaw and fried pickles on it. Sauces available for personal application. Stuck mainly with the vinegar/pepper based sauce but the thicker one was great as well. So I came through for my co-workers with a clutch BBQ place!

    (4)

  • Julio T.

    It's definitely a bit labyrinthine getting to the new Boney's location. But once you get there, you'll find the minotaur slow-cooked, smoked and slathered in a great bbq sauce. I usually come here for lunch and really enjoy the sandwich combos. The pulled pork and sausage are my favorite. I sort of prefer Texas style beef-tips, but the ones here aren't bad. And the sides..oh man..I could almost just eat a meal of them. Love their collard greens. They are smoky and moist and just lovely. Good crisp sweet potato fries and some baked mac 'n cheese that is basically just comfort in a bowl. Definitely a must-try BBQ place for Denver, if you can find it that is.

    (5)

  • Justin L.

    Went there last Saturday around 4 pm. There were not too many people there, 10 tables or so. The staff looked like the smoked way too much weed before their shift. I went to the bar and sat down. 20 minutes later and not one person said a word to me. I asked somebody for service and all I got was attitude back saying they would get to me soon. I waited another 20 min then finally left. 40 minute wait at the bar and I didn't even get a glass of water. Don't ever go to this place.

    (1)

  • Customers'Experience A.

    Had lunch here, it's a really cool place downstairs. It was okay, at best. The pork shoulder sandwich meat was excellent, the reason for an extra star. The corn muffin was poor (an end piece I think, very thin - just because it's in the pan, doesn't mean it should be served). The mac and cheese was very blah, no flavor. The bun used was a very cheap "Mc Donald's" bun. The sandwich was fairly small, as seen in one of the pictures. I was "almost" finished when I went to the restroom, came back and they had taken everything away (my jacket was on the back of the seat still). I mentioned this and they said, "Oh", and walked away. And that's it. I asked for another to-go cup, filled it and left. I would definitely try another place. Thank you for your time.

    (2)

  • Stephanie L.

    Your regular BBQ joint. The ribs had a dry rub BBQ ' ed in. Very tasty. No collard greens-- major disappointment. Since visiting Denver have not seen greens on any menu until now and they ran out. But, the sweet potato fries are the best that I have ever eaten! I'd come back just for the fries! Place is large, clean, and service was good. Black owned business. Well done!

    (4)

  • Steve K.

    This place is delicious! I had the pulled pork plate. The pork was tender and juicy and cooked perfectly. I didn't love the house BBQ sauce, but prefer the Bones Gold Sauce (Carolina Mustard Style). By far the best side is the Meaty BBQ Baked Beans. They are so good, with big chunks of bacon! The coleslaw is average. At lunch time, the line can be quite long and typically slow. Once you find a table and sit down, the service is quite good. I would give it 5 stars if I have tasted more items on the menu.

    (4)

  • Mike M.

    Yum! Rib tips and ribs had a nice bark and flavor. Plenty of food in the entree orders. Loved the baked beans too! Great go-to BBQ when downtown.

    (4)

  • Dwight H.

    Absolutely FANTASTIC!!! We came from California to catch the Bronco game, stumbled upon Boney's BBQ--- Oh my gosh----- Fantastic!!!!

    (5)

  • Shelly C.

    I have to say, this place was surprising. We ordered southern Carolina pulled pork, hush puppies and mac and cheese. Hubby got catfish, fries etc. It was really, really good. We were told it was family owned, and these people were working their butt off for the lunch rush. They were very friendly and helpful. Other reviewers were bitching about them having poor service I would bet it was them just having a poor attitude. Great food, great service, loved it.

    (5)

  • Andrew S.

    Absolutely amazing BBQ! This place is fantastic. Pulled pork was amazing, fries are seasoned and delicious. Sweet tea is icing on the cake. Highly recommend!

    (5)

  • John J.

    This place has great food. We went there once and thoroughly enjoyed it. Service was lacking despite a large staff but once approached the young man was fabulous even though everything took a while... Upon our return, we waited about 5 minutes to be seated even though there was no one there... The person who seated us asked if we wanted to sit at the bar, which was unmanned and wouldn't we have just sat at the bar? We probably should have, but the lady prefers a table. Once seated, the young kid cleaned our table and was very friendly. We patiently waited over 15 minutes and didn't even get water. My girlfriend said multiple servers made eye contact with her and after another 5 minutes we left. Almost a half hour with no service whatsoever. On our trip out the door nearly every employee watched us leave without a word... Not even a have a nice day. Will not return... Sorry to whoever cooks the food... It's delicious and I hope your front of house staff doesn't put you out of business.

    (3)

  • Dan C.

    My choice for BBQ in downtown Denver. Had the brisket which was delicious and sides were good as well. Sweet tea is a must. Service wasn't amazing but it gets busy so I can understand. Give it a try!

    (5)

  • J B.

    Great food, great staff- ribs, catfish, and brisket was good. The staff very attentive, would recommend!!

    (5)

  • Eric P.

    The best BBQ downtown! In the building down the stairs around the elevator. I was caught off guard with how good this place is! Wow!!!

    (5)

  • Isaac B.

    Slamming BBQ! Their rib tips are my favorite. The Mac and cheese is delicious and the baked beans are some of the best iv ever had. It also has that great family owned feel to it.

    (5)

  • Eric P.

    Rib Tips were amazing!! Will try to make it back while I'm in town to try the half rack and the tri tip.

    (4)

  • Mark B.

    Great BBQ! I loved Boney's. The meat was flavorful with beautiful smoking rings. I had the brisket and pulled pork, both of which I would recommend. The service was friendly and helpful. The fried pickles made for a nice appetizer. The dinning room was clean and spacious. The decor was fun and fitting for a BBQ joint. It is not easy to find, but we'll worth a bit of searching. Give it a shot; I don't think you will be disappointed. I will definitely be back.

    (4)

  • Randi D.

    If you like old school BBQ this is the place for you. They have a lot of variety, the food comes out fast - but be sure to ask for lots on napkins as you end up wearing most of the sauce. The price range is really affordable, even if you have drinks with diner. We shared the sides so we could all try them, and all were pretty good. I"m not a huge fan of cole slaw, but those who were said great things about it. Take your wet wipes and head underground (because it's below ground) and have a great plate of BBQ. FYI the pulled pork was delicious.

    (3)

  • Benjamin E.

    This place is amazing! I've been going there since it was a little hole in wall years ago! Best BBQ in downtown!

    (5)

  • Bobby T.

    I'm going to write another review for Boney's, but this one is strictly for the catering side of this restaurant. My company has been bringing lunch in for us every Friday, and a couple of weeks ago I put in a request to bring in Boney's (seconded by several of my colleagues). This past Friday saw my request brought to fruition. Boney's delivered! Possibly, Boney himself delivered, too (not sure, but the last time we got Boney's, i saw Boney himself setting up). They brought 3 kinds of sandwiches (pre-made and wrapped in heavy duty foil), BBQ beans (infused with delicious hot link chunks), potato salad, coleslaw, and brownies and apple cobbler for dessert. Everything was spectacular! I didn't have any cobbler, but others did and commented that they could eat it all day. The brownies were fudgy and delicious. As for the sandwiches, the pulled pork sandy I had was smoky and juicy as usual. I was able to take a couple of smoked chicken sandwiches home for dinner, too. I've never had their chicken, but I have to say that now perhaps I will in the future. Even hours later and reheated in the microwave, the chicken was great. A little dry, but still so flavorful with that delicious smoke. My only complaint is that they didn't bring any of their mustard BBQ sauce, my favorite. Many restaurants really phone it in when it comes to catering. Boney's doesn't. Consider them for your next event.

    (4)

  • H H.

    Solid BBQ! Had the sampler and tried them all. Would recommend hot links and pulled pork. The brisket and ribs were ok. As far as sides collard greens were ok. Fries were ok. Really liked the hush puppies and fried pickles.

    (5)

  • Susan D.

    If you are a fan of GOOD BBQ, search no more. This place is the best in Denver, and quite possibly in Colorado. The pulled pork is absolutely the best I've had in this state. The meat is cooked perfectly, and the "smoke" defines the flavor of this meat. The meat in this sandwich stands alone! Sauce really should be an option (or add just a touch) - good bbq shouldn't have to be bathed in sauce. The meat was moist without being full of fat. I'd also recommend the homemade potato salad. The sweet tea is VERY sweet - I prefer to do a 50/50 mix of sweet and regular tea. I work in downtown and have used the online ordering through GrubHub - an excellent option if you don't want to wait in the line at peak lunch hour. If you can hold your appetite til 1:30pm, no wait, plenty of tables and this place is WORTH IT!!!

    (5)

  • Rich P.

    The food is pretty darn good if you can get it. Service the last two times has been exasperating, long wait to get a table without being acknowledged a and then waiting for a food server can be even longer. Last time there walked out after waiting for a server.

    (2)

  • Jason O.

    Great food at a low price. The green beans and bacon is amazing. Would be 5 stars but the waiter was a bit slower than I'm used to and the bathroom was dirty

    (4)

  • Chris Y.

    Came in around 6 pm on a Saturday night to get some dinner before going to see the Rock of Ages. The place was not full and we were seated pretty quickly. That's where the good part ends. There was only 1 waiter for the entire restaurant, 1 busboy and what appeared to be 2 chefs. We waited probably 20 minutes before anyone came to take our drink orders and we put our food order in at the same time. We informed the waitress that we were going to a show and she said she'd rush the food for us. It took about another 20 minutes to get our drinks (2 very sweet teas). I wish I could review the food, but after waiting for another 40 minutes, we left some cash for our drinks and left. Over that 40 minutes period, we watched the waitress apologise to several tables about the wait. Eventually we saw other people walk out before we finally did. It's ridiculous to think that on a Saturday night in LoDo you'd only have 1 waiter to cater to the entire place. It's especially ridiculous to have to wait that long for barbeque when the majority of what the kitchen needs to do is scoop and chop. We will not attempt to eat here again.

    (1)

  • Matt Z.

    hands down the best BBQ I've had in Colorado. Catfish perfect. Bake beans blow my mind. Mac and cheese I want to eat by the gallons. rips tips amazing. ribs I don't even know what to say. I have no reason to try another BBQ place after here.

    (5)

  • Laurie L.

    Legit barbecue! The new "Pig-a-Dilly" pulled pork Sammie with fried dill pickles... Yum! I loved the ribs, and my wife loved the Brisket. 4 or 5 sauces available to slather your meat in (or, in my case, my shirt). The very best part though was our server Stephanie! We got there at 7:30 and closing is at 8. Not ONE person rushed us, and everyone was super. Stephanie was SO super friendly and her smile and laugh made everything taste even better! It was the perfect Welcome to Denver dinner!!

    (5)

  • Mary D.

    We had a wonderful lunch. We live in an area of Ca that has an absence of good soul food. We tried the sampler including brisket, ribs, pulled pork, chicken and hot links and or side choices of baked beans, collard greens and cole slaw. Everything was good but especially the hot links and collard greens. This is a truly family run business. Loved Boney's story about starting as a street vendor. 9 years later- here they are. What a delightful unpretentious find.

    (4)

  • Sass S.

    Oh this place, I love the BBQ here. They have an AMAZING mustard sauce, I can't get enough of! Hush pups, done right, amazing brisket, amazing links, the sweet teat is done right too. This is the one place I can out eat my boyfriend!

    (5)

  • David M.

    This is better then most restaurants on the 16th St. Mall good prices, great service, and amazing southern comfort food. It is worth searching for as any treasure and you need to try their sides they are better then any other BBQ sides. Try this place out you won't be disappointed!

    (5)

  • Shea S.

    I met a few other BBQ loving Yelpers here this afternoon for a UYE. We had a great time, the staff was real friendly, and the space is huge and accommodating for pretty much anything. The BBQ overall was alright. I split a sampler plate with Mike L, which included brisket, ribs, chicken, sausage, and pulled pork + three sides (we chose baked mac 'n cheese, hush puppies, and sweet potato fries). The sausage was definitely my favorite meat item, with good flavor and nice kick. It was a little finer than I usually like, but still a solid choice. The pulled pork was also very good - tender and flavorful. The chicken was actually pretty solid, but some pieces were moist while others were dry. Ribs lacked depth and were pretty dry, while the brisket looked like it had more smoke than it actually did and was really dry. I think they pre-sliced the ribs and brisket, which cannot be done at this altitude and dryness. Sides don't really hold any sway for me when it comes to a BBQ joint (after all, we're here for meat), but here's the lowdown anyway. The mac 'n cheese was great - cheesy and baked perfectly with bread crumbs. The hush puppies were too dry for my liking, and the sweet potato fries were pretty run-of-the-mill - not bad, but not great. The only non-meat item at a BBQ joint that gets me excited is sweet tea, and Boney's does a very good sweet tea. I'd stop in just for a cup on a hot summer day.

    (3)

  • Dan H.

    Whoa. This place is insane--some of the best BBQ I've ever had (and I've had my fair share of BBQ). First things first: when you slay the minotaur and find the end of the labyrinth at 1543 Champa, you'll see that line is impossibly long. FEAR NOT. It moves quickly, and your tummy will soon be full of cornbread, pulled pork, and gentle, loving soul food. Prices here are about $10/plate, if I remember correctly, but the portions are big enough to force a 1:30 nap once you get back to the office. The lesson? Choose wisely. A "plate" had me comatose by 2:00, but my coworker managed to survive the diabetic onslaught caused by his (smaller) sandwich. Kudos to him. If you're going to get a veggie side, make the green beans. The seasoning on them is a perfect savory pairing with Boney's sweet BBQ sauce. The hush puppies are also good--a little spice-y (as differentiated from spicy; there are actually a lot of different spices in these little guys) for my style, but you might enjoy them! CLIF NOTES: Come here. Find Restaurant. Eat BBQ. Take a nap.

    (5)

  • John K.

    I'm still sitting here after my meal and it was awesome. Mac and cheese is so damn good. You can not pass up the collard greens tons of pork goodness. Ashlee our serve was so nice and took great care of us. I'll be back tomorrow for more brisket and links. Oh had a bit of my gfs chicken sandwich.really yummy. Finally a good bbq place in denver.

    (5)

  • W M.

    Service is efficient and spot-on, very welcoming and smart waitstaff. The food is delicious. Dry rub and sauces homemade in-house, delicious all. The BBQ is fantastic. Perfect beef brisket, and the other meat options are all great. Order several different sides to share. Haven't had anything better in Denver.

    (5)

  • Bryan C.

    Great BBQ in downtown Denver!!! Brisket, pulled pork, wings....all awesome. We will be back for sure.

    (5)

  • Cyndi J.

    During our 5-day stay in Denver, this was the only restaurant I can comfortably rate as a solid 5-stars. My husband never misses; he found this courtesy of you awesome Yelpers. The restaurant is downstairs, and you just feel cool walking into it. Service is homey and super friendly. We ordered some drinks and perused the delicious menu. I settled on the pulled pork sandwich with a sausage link on top (which the two men had to copy), and the green beans. My friend ordered the catfish sandwich. I had a bite and it reminded me of catching catfish as a kid and having my mom fry it into crisp, delicate perfection. My husband ate every bite of his mac 'n cheese. The pork is tender and delicious. The sausage link on top had a nice bite on the outside, and the flavor was overwhelmingly delightful. I had to use the house-made BBQ sauce on it, because it was so delicious. The green beans were like nothing I've ever had before - soft and tender, with a smoky bacon flavor, and another essence I couldn't identify. I seriously took like 40 minutes to eat my meal, because it was so delicious that I savored every bite. Everything here is homemade, which warms my heart, down into my soul. This is true BBQ soul food. I can't wait to return here!

    (5)

  • Joan E.

    Wonderful Ribs! Nice place tucked away from the others. Glad we found them before leaving for home that day!

    (4)

  • Senor C.

    Visited over the summer and all i can say is that the cole slaw is AWESOME, the BBQ is to die for. Very family orientated and the service was amazing. I may actually fly back just for a meal!

    (4)

  • Aimee L.

    Family owed and operated. Crazy nice people. Best BBQ around. If you like Brisket this is your place...can we talk about how perfectly flavored the catfish is?? I'm not sure if anyone has mentioned the mac n cheese but yummy! Collared Greens? Super yum! Kinda funky place you have to walk downstairs, but totally worth a try,

    (5)

  • David P.

    Food was great, delivery was fast, lady that took my order was extremely nice. You can't ask for more then that.

    (5)

  • T L.

    Gotta try if you are in the downtown Denver area. Wings were good. Nice and clean. My wife liked the ribs. She is a sauce person so the dry rub bbq'd in wasn't good texture for her until she used the sauces. Steady flow of people. Didn't get a chance to taste the collards they were sold out.

    (4)

  • Patricia H.

    Tried this for the first time the other day and wow, it was delicious! I had the pulled pork plate with the hush puppies and everything was amazing. Plus, I didn't realize how popular this place was. The line was almost up the stairs, but it moved pretty quick. My friend was talking about how they might sometimes yell "drop hush puppies" or something. I don't really know what he was talking about, but I hope to witness it sometime. Anyway, I plan on coming back since that southern cooking was just too good!

    (5)

  • Mag S.

    The best BBQ I have had so far! Nice, moist and very flavorful . Black Been side was delicious !! Will come back when I am in town next time .

    (5)

  • Laurel C.

    Had a lovely time eating lunch at Boney's. I ordered the pulled pork combo - which consisted of pulled pork with BBQ sauce, 2 sides (I chose the Mac and cheese and baked beans), and a square of corn bread. The meat was very good - I put a bit more BBQ sauce on top. The Mac was also tasty - had a slight seasoning to it and was not dry. The baked beans really took the prize - pieces of actual meat and perfectly textured beans. The cornbread was soft and slightly gummy - which I love. The wait staff had great customer service, and even with a semi-steady line, I got my food in about 5 minutes. The bathrooms were clean along with the general seating area. The meal itself came to $14 even and a 2 dollar tip took the whole meal to 16 (cup of water on the side and I dined in) which was a bit pricy - I mean that is 2 Chipotle burritos. However, the great service, tasty food, and variety of options and combos makes this a treat spot for lunch every once in a while. Would go back again for sure!

    (5)

  • Tina L.

    Amazing food, I ordered the BBQ chicken sandwich with the Mac & cheese and fresh cut fries and it was perfect! The service was amazing ill def be back

    (5)

  • Jason H.

    Quite possibly the best BBQ I have ever eaten. Everything about this food was spectacular! We tried a lot of things and they were all delicious. The sauce was perfect and all the meats just melted in your mouth. What a great find!

    (5)

  • Jared L.

    I love this place. Everything I've ever ordered here was great and the staff are all great as well. I haven't had hush puppies like they make them since I was in Memphis. The tenderness and the flavor on all the bbq is really good. You can taste that someone woke up early to get the smoker going on this bbq.

    (5)

  • Chad T.

    I've been relying on the Yelp community to locate amazing food and experiences across the country since at least 2007; however, I have never actually written a review myself...until now. My Yelp Elite wife Kristy K derisively calls me a "Yelpie," implying that I am nothing more than a groupie riding on the coattails of the Yelp community to satiate my own carnal desires. What has inspired me to finally drop my longstanding veil of silence on Yelp? It is my passionate love for Boney's Smokehouse, which I feel compelled to shout about from mountaintops so that others may be lucky enough to experience the same deliciousness that I do on a weekly basis (it wasn't my wife's elitist derision, I promise)! As background, I consider myself a bit of a BBQ connoisseur. I grew up in Georgia, went to college in North Carolina, and have spent the last decade visiting various BBQ meccas across the country throughout the entire Southeast, St. Louis, Kansas City, Chicago, and Texas. I personally make my own pulled pork and brisket on my smoker using my own unique homemade BBQ rubs and sauces. So, don't question my BBQ credentials simply because I'm some chump from Denver writing his first Yelp review. But enough about me, let's get to the real star of the show. Boney's not only makes my favorite BBQ in Denver, but it is also one of my very favorite BBQ establishments in the entire country. Boney's BBQ is consistently excellent in everything that they do. I reguarly order the pulled pork, brisket, ribs, and smoked chicken wings, and yet I still can't decide which I like best because they are all so amazing across the board. I generally opt for the 2-meat plate, so that I can get my choice of two of Boney's delectable smoked meats. Do not neglect Boney's variety of homemade sauces, which are located on the countertop where you retreive your order! In particular, Boney's Hog's Hell BBQ sauce is delightfully spicy and smoky and is perhaps my favorite BBQ sauce I have ever tasted. Boney's pulled pork is always extremely tender and juicy with a crispy bark of dry rubbed spices and a beautiful pink smoke ring. I always order my pulled pork without sauce and then top the pork with my own combination of their (1) spicy vinegar-based Eastern North Carolina style BBQ sauce and (2) spicy Hog's Hell BBQ sauce. The resulting spicy, tangy BBQ sauce is the perfect compliment to their tender, spicy, smokey pulled pork. You should try it out! Boney's brisket is also great. Whereas brisket can sometimes be somewhat dry or tough when it is not prepared correctly, the sliced brisket at Boney's is consistently tender and juicy. Like the pulled pork, the brisket also has a great bark and smoke ring. I prefer the brisket with Boney's original sauce or the Hog's Hell BBQ sauce. Boney's dry rubbed St. Louis style spare ribs are also phenomenal and are amongst the best ribs that I have ever had anywhere. The rib meat is always very tender and pulls away cleanly from the bone just as great ribs should. The ribs are covered thoroughly with a dry rub that adds a perfect spice and great bark to the ribs. Delicious! [I just had to stop writing mid-review (and mid-drool) to go get lunch at Boney's. Seriously. It was fantastic, as always.] Finally, the smoked chicken wings are the dark horse candidate of Boney's meaty delights. The wings are smoked and then served without sauce. I generally top the smoked wings with buffalo sauce or Hog's Hell BBQ. These wings are the best smoked wings in Denver that I have found. As with the other meats, the chicken wings are extremely tender and have a perfect level of smokiness. While I generally prefer pork or beef from BBQ joints, Boney's wings are so good that they regularly get the honor of being selected for the coveted #2 spot in my 2-meat plate lineup. As far as side items go, Boney's has hand-cut fresh fries, which are fantastic and as good as any fries I've had in Denver. I also really enjoy their hush puppies. I find that their cornbread and mac and cheese are okay, but nothing special. Boney's also has delicious homemade sweet tea to give you a fully-rounded, authentic, Southern BBQ experience. The service at Boney's is always top-notch as well. You are always greeted with a smile and made to feel at home. Overall, I put Boney's in the upper echelon of BBQ establishments that I have visited across the entire country. When I moved to Denver last year I was concerned that I might not find good BBQ out west, but now I feel extremely lucky to work within a couple blocks of one of my all-time favorite BBQ joints. I highly recommend that you visit Boney's yourself! Also, be aware that Boney's is moving into a new location a couple doors down on Champa street in January 2013. The new location will have more space along with new menu items (fried chicken!), a bar, and longer hours. I can't wait to try the fried chicken!

    (5)

  • Lee S.

    Go Brisket. Go Brisket. Go Brisket. Do you get that I like the Brisket? I've been here twice now, and, though a little hard to find, is some amazing food. This time I enjoyed the Brisket, pulled pork with potato salad and the beans. We were in a huge group and, between us, tried every item on the menu. They were all good. I didn't get to try the collard greens, but people were raving, almost hysterically, about how good they are. Go downtown to Champa between 15th and 16th and find this place. A little hard to fnd, but well worth it.

    (4)

  • Nathan E.

    Located in the basement of a downtown Denver building, this is the 3rd time I've had this BBQ. Service is a little slow, but it's worth the wait. Unreal BBQ and probably one of the best in the country ( I travel 270 days out if the year). If your in Denver this is a must!

    (5)

  • Peter B.

    Fantastic brisket sandwich. Lunch portion left me stuff but I wanted to have more because it was so good. BBQ sauce added flavor and wasn't the only flavor. Service was about 10-15 min. Not too loud inside and nice place to sit and have lunch. I'll be making this a regular spot.

    (5)

  • Jason Z.

    Out-of-towner here - tried Boney's during a business trip. I ordered the sampler, which included ribs, brisket, pulled pork, chicken, and sausage. I thought the ribs were the best of the meats. They were meaty and had a nice crust. Too many BBQ places serve unpleasantly unctuous ribs, because of a mistaken idea that since "low and slow" is good, "lower and slower" must always be better. The people at Boney's don't make that mistake. They aren't making faddish BBQ. The brisket and pulled pork were also good - though I suspect the pulled pork would be better as a sandwich than in platter form. Both meats benefited from a splash of the tasty house sauce. The sausage was very spicy - it worked for me, but I suspect it is too spicy for most people. I thought the chicken was the weakest of the meats - it was just white meat, and it seemed like a kitchen preparation as much as a barbecued item. Other details: good sides (collards were cooked right, but could be less salty); great, friendly service; good prices. I arrived at opening time and didn't have to wait; by the time I left, the line of people waiting to order was out the door, up three flights of stairs, and out onto the street. Crowds don't guarantee quality, but by my standards Boney's is very good barbecue.

    (4)

  • Helene K.

    As good as Southern BBQ can get outside of the South. AND they have sweet tea here. Nomnomnom. I know Boney's is a true, authentic place because my fellow Southerner, Davina VB, endorses the location! There's nothing you can go wrong with in terms of what to choose off the menu: a pulled pork sandwich is good; a pulled pork dinner meal is even better if you just want more meat and not so much bread. :) For the sides, I always gobble down the baked mac 'n' cheese. Make sure to refill your cup with more sweet tea before you leave! This sweet tea is truly authentic. Only complaint? Styrofoam. (P.S. Make sure you grab a seat quickly especially during the lunch hour; not many places to sit!)

    (5)

  • Ernie E.

    This place is awesome. My wife and I stayed the weekend in denver and it was our favorite meal of the trip. Food is wonderful, ambiance is great, service was very good. Prices were reasonable. You will not be disappointed!

    (5)

  • Adam C.

    Great food, fun atmosphere! Try the ribs and the homemade bbq sauces while you are there.

    (5)

  • Tara B.

    Best barbecue in Denver. They have a Pigadilly sandwich that I literally dream about. It has slaw and fried pickles on it. So, Yummy.

    (4)

  • Blake B.

    Really great BBQ in a city not known for BBQ. Small place with a down home feel. The brisket, pulled pork, ribs and Mac-n-cheese is awesome!

    (4)

  • Thorsten H.

    One of the few friendly places I encountered when going for a meal in the US. In most other places, everyone is friendly, but you know that if you dropped dead, they would not give a thought. In this place, people are friendly in a humane way. Not overdoing things, but just being normal. This alone made it an oasis. Oh, and the food rocks.

    (5)

  • Jay M.

    What a find! We were passing through Denver craving barbecue and were not disappointed! Staff was friendly and helpful, and the food was great. Among 5 of us, we tried the pork ribs, brisket, pulled pork, and BBQ chicken. All were delicious and expertly cooked, and the sauce is the perfect combination of tangy and sweet. The sides were all good--we had Mac and cheese, Cajun dusted fries, crispy fried okra, hush puppies and green beans. We loved it!

    (4)

  • Nick F.

    Great good and huge portions! Had the catfish and ribs combo with fries and beans. Def worth a trip!

    (4)

  • Elizabeth F.

    Service was awesome. We had two and three meat platters and it was GREAT! Rub used on ribs was fantastic! Elizabeth F.

    (5)

  • Larry L.

    This place was amazing. Had the brisket, rib tips and chicken wings. All was very good but the best part was the peach cobbler, the have had.

    (5)

  • Mike M.

    Boney's is just AWESOME! Today was Denver's below zero snow day and I was craving some warm and delicious food while working. I placed an order with Boney's and it arrived with the cornbread even still warm (Along with the homemade peach cobbler). The food is amazing and you can tell everything is made with love. But what I admire even more than the consistently delicious food is the team who works here. They are great, always kind and helpful and going out of there way. One of my all time favorite restaurants in Denver for sure! If you go make sure to try the ribs, pulled pork, hot links, fried okra, collard greens, and peach cobbler. I'm sure everything else is awesome but these are my favorites. And thanks Boney's for delivering deliciousness in the cold.

    (5)

  • Wayne G.

    Went for lunch and being from South Carolina and family in Texas, so I'm well versed in sweet tea and BBQ. This place ranks top 5 all time. Some serious 'Que being served here. Small sign out front but don't let that slow you down!

    (5)

  • Chris H.

    I am always on a quest for GREAT BBQ. I had high hopes for this place because of the other reviews and because it is so close to my place. Not that my hopes were dashed, but they also were completely fulfilled. The meat was very good, the sauce, while good was not great and the sides were OK. I'll go back, but I am still on my quest.

    (4)

  • Tim M.

    I admire this family run business. Located downstairs and not as easily noticeable from the street but definitely a hidden gem just off 16th Street corridor. The pulled pork sandwich was pretty good. I definitely think this was a great lunch stop after the Federal Reserve Bank visit. Numerous types of sauces to accompany the fries and sandwich allows the customer to customize to sweet, spice, or just plain BBQ. $3.75 peach cobbler - this is definitely worth the buy! Order it over anything else. Soda - tea is pretty good but the Coke was a bit watered down from the fountain machine.

    (4)

  • Eric F.

    Do yourself a favor, eat here. Wonderful service and great BBQ. Whatever you order you can't go wrong. Pulled pork and ribs are better than their brisket. Not that the brisket is bad, but their killer pulled pork is just too good to pass up.

    (5)

  • lee m.

    I really enjoyed the pull pork sandwich and the side of potato salad that came with it. Also, it is always a treat to visit an establishment that serves delicious sweet tea.

    (4)

  • Ed G.

    Okay heard about this place so I wanted to give it a try. I got the roast...I mean brisket and ribs. The ribs were good meat was tender and seasoned just right. The sides were excellent I had the greens and Mac & Cheese. The brisket was dry and cut way to thick the color of the brisket looked like it had been sitting out for a while I think they pre-cut it because it didn't have any moisture at all. I will try it again and then up date this review. And if you pay $12.00+ for a meal I don't want to eat off if plastic ware that was so small had hard time with picking up food.

    (3)

  • Amanda C.

    I am from San Antonio Texas and let me tell you this is the only good bar b que I have found in colorado. Boneys is legit. I feel like I am in Austin.

    (5)

  • Stephen W.

    Ate at Boney's Smokehouse last night and was really sad when my food was gone - it was that good! Half rack of ribs, half pound of pulled pork, green beans and collard greens. Had to keep flip flopping between thinking the ribs or pork were better because both were so great. Very tender, very moist meaty ribs with tons of smokey and meaty flavor. Pulled pork was tender and so darn good I just kept eating it even when stuffed. Quiet night so service was prompt, friendly and attentive. Food came piping hot. Easily the best que I'd eaten in a while.

    (5)

  • Matt K.

    Ordered from Boney's BBQ for lunch recently and I was very, very pleased. I love barbecue and feel I know it pretty well, Boney's is the real deal compared to so many imitators throughout Colorado. You get a solid smoke on any of their meats with a definitive smoke ring. You can tell they're actually slow smoking things! Definitely go with the hot links and pulled pork for your meat choices and you won't be disappointed. The fries I could pass on while the baked beans were indeed meaty and delicious. The sweet jalapeno bbq sauce paired well with the hot links and the yellow Carolina mustard bbq sauce complimented the pulled pork like a champ! This is real deal, slow-smoked barbecue in the heart of downtown Denver.

    (4)

  • Linda M.

    I got a hefty beef brisket sandwich for $6.25. Avg. pricing. Check out the condiment counter; I like the sweet jalapeno sauce and pickles. The homemade peach cobbler was excellent for $3.75. I tried my brother's fries which were crispy -- the way I like it. I would like to have tried the turkey leg which they were out. Very busy during lunch so try quickly to get a table. Later I saw Yelp stickers on their napkin dispensers.

    (5)

  • Christopher C.

    OMG!!!!!!! This place is truly amazing, from the great soul music playing in the background, to the wonderful smells of slow roasted meat this place has it all. After perusing the menu I just had to go with the pulled chicken sammy (pig pen style) which is with slaw and hot links on it. I also got a side of baked mac & cheese and 1 rib. The chicken was sooooo tender and had a nice smoke flavor throughout the meat. The rib was amazing... st. louis dry rub style is so much batter than your typ. style of ribs. The meat fell right of the bone, the dry rub was crispy with so much flavor and the meat was succulent. The mac & cheese was just like mom used to make with a little bit of baked crispiness on top. This is hands down the best BBQ joint I have been to. Check out the photo's of this meal.

    (5)

  • Fanny C.

    We were visiting denver and we happened to walk by this place. The smell coming out of it was AMAZING so we decided we had to try it. I was pretty excited especially since people gave it really good reviews. We ordered and sat down by our table. My boyfriend got the sweet tea and he said it was kind of mediocre. We ordered the carolina styled pulled pork sandwich and my boyfriend got the combination ribs and brisket. We got a side of mac and cheese, collard greens, and green beans. The pulled pork sandwich was not good. It was too dry and didn't have enough cole slaw. The ribs were also terrible...just dry and didn't fall off the bones. The brisket however was REALLY good. That's probable the thing to get if you come here. The mac and cheese was good, but it's pretty hard to mess that up. The collard greens were also really good. The green beans however were terrible. It had a weird flavor to it that I just didn't like. If I visit Denver again, I probable won't go back to this place.

    (3)

  • Aaron L.

    I had the BBQ brisket with a side of beans -- great stuff! The sauce itself was maybe a little more spicy than I like with a BBQ sauce but it didn't detract from the overall flavor. The beans were excellent -- full of meat and had a good kick. Ill probably be paying for it later! Service was quick and efficient although the place was dead for a Sat at noon. The only thing that would've made this better was perhaps a couple of different choices of sauce on the table.

    (4)

  • Kris K.

    Sweet mother of all things holy--this was some damn fine BBQ. My husband and I split the smokehouse sampler. Perfect sample of everything and we tried all of the sauces too. The house sauce was smoky sweet (almost a little too sweet), golden was mustard based and great with the chicken, the sweet jalapeño was unique and perfect in everything, and the hot was spicy enough. For sides we had the collards, green beans, and Mac N cheese. Collards blew me away and the others has great flavor as well. The wait was definitely worth it!

    (5)

  • Marcus R.

    Boney's how I wanted to love you! Met up with a few local Yelpers for a UFE BBq event at Boneys. Let me say first of all this place is huge, not my thought of a Central Texas/Southern BBQ joint but hey this is Denver! After a gracious welcome by the staff we found Mike L. and Shea S. who take their Q seriously! We all settled into the the platter for lunch; containing ribs, pulled pork, chicken and brisket. Standard sides were available from greens, mac/cheese, sweet potato fries and baked beans. Great but my focus was on the Q. Boney's I wanted to love you but, BBQ is a personal thing you like what you like and while I liked the space for space, it lacked what i need to smell when walk into a BBQ joint/restaurant SMOKE. I didn't smell hardwood, smoke or anything that would make me believe that this was a BBQ restaurant and that gave me pause. When we all started in on the platter, I loved the sausage links; great char and spicy with a little smokey flavor not overpowered but just right. Now chicken is a tough one. They served great slices of thick breast meat that started out moist but got just a little dry...and you know white meat it needs some fat or a little brine to keep it moist. But overall not bad. The pulled pork was tender and probably the better choice of the platter. Ribs; well not so great. Excellent color and a slight char but overdone as when I bit in half the meat fell off. Not a clear bite mark and the bone itself was dry. Finishing up with the brisket needed a paragraph on it's own. The presentation was great, nice color and the burnt end look that all Q-Masters try to achieve. I was ready for nirvana but while the slices were thick it lacked complexity, Mike said "one" note and I have to agree. It was dry and when you grabbed it with your fingers you squeeze and pray some juicy goodness runs down your elbow but this did not. I think it may not have rested long enough which is crucial for brisket to reabsorb the juices or cut really early. Overall I want to love you Boney's but maybe it was just a bad Saturday so I will give you another shot at the title so bring your A-Game!

    (3)

  • Craig R.

    I was here traveling just looking for a place to eat some ribs. Saw their sign and wandered down the stairs. It wasn't the cleanest place -- it had a real old feel to it. Once the food arrived -- oh my! The 2 meat platter -- I had the pork ribs and the hickory smoked chicken wings. They were both outstanding --- the wings are a must -- they were so flavorful I just couldn't get myself to put bbq sauce on them. I will definitely come back here when in Denver --- I might even fly up just to get the wings.

    (4)

  • Ernie S.

    The Best. Yes, it is BBQ and no, us white guys cannot eat this every day but.....when we want BBQ, we go to Boney's.

    (5)

  • Jerry G.

    dropped in on a Saturday afternoon after a long day of traveling from Caspar, Wy. at 2pm place was fairly empty, service was good, waitress was so-so attentative but not very friendly. Also could not get drink or food orders correct, we had to keep switching ourselves every time she dropped off items. Food was good but not great, much like a chain such as Chili's, Armadillo Willeys, Dave's Ribs, etc, decent portions, reasonably priced, but just not what I'd consider a great old style BBQ joint.

    (2)

  • Doug Y.

    I think it was Bobby T that first told me I had to try Boney's but that was ages ago. But a recent reading of people talking them up on a yelp thread was all the impetus I needed to drag my behind downtown to check them out (and I hate parking downtown! I guess that's how much I like BBQ). Found a parking space a block or two away and finally found my way down the stairs to Boney-ville. I wasn't expecting the rather nice digs and the size of the place. Kinda plush for a BBQ joint. Lessee here what do I want to eat... they got rib tips. Next to burnt ends, I think rib tips are my favorite BBQ'd meat. I mean I like it all but thems my favs. Rib tips with some collards please. The tips arrive and it's not a huge portion but there's enough and they are cooked very well with a tasty bark and there were both some burnt end like pieces and some moist and tender pieces too. I tasted their sauces and liked them but didn't use any. The tips didn't need it. The cornbread was good. Not too dry or too sweet. The collards were flavorful but a little too salty. The only other thing I might be nit-picky about is they chopped the ends with the grain instead of across it so I walked out of there with a pork mustache sticking out of my teeth. It took two sword flossers and a lot of teeth sucking to clear the debris. TMI I know but when you have to bite through fibrous meat well I already painted that picture. Please chop them across guys. Really good "Q", really nice wait staff, 'Bonafide" indeed! Four stars for now until I get back to try more stuff but I'm thinking this is gonna be a five star joint for me.

    (4)

  • Andrew S.

    Best bbq in Denver. The family ate there 2 days during our trip. We got pulled pork, brisket, hot links all excellent and smokey. Sides were great with Mac & chz, beans with meat trimmings in it!! And also homemade hush puppies. Don't miss out on their chicken wings, they were smoked to perfection and then fried at the end. They were some of the best wings I ever had! Baba sauce bar is also inside. Definitely make this a stop if you are nearby.

    (5)

  • Greg R.

    Great food, new location since I was last here 2 years ago. Growth isn't always good, this time it was superb.

    (5)

  • Collin B.

    Sadly, my latest experience at Boney's was not as good as the last few times I have eaten here. Normally I would put Boney's in the 4 star category as far as BBQ joints go but there were some pretty significant issues with my takeout lunch order. I ordered the Pulled Pork Sandwich, Carolina style (meaning it has coleslaw on it) with a side order of Hush puppies. When I got back to the office I found out that my sandwich had no slaw on it (which is especially disappointing since it cost $.75 extra) and the pulled pork was dry and not very tender. The hush puppies were pretty good but were not very warm after the walk back to the office which made me wonder how hot they were to start with. Overall I was pretty disappointed with my meal since I have come to expect a lot more from Boney's. On the upside, their new location is much, much nicer than their old one. I'm looking forward to actually getting a chance to eat lunch in the restaurant as it seems very cozy and inviting now.

    (3)

  • Jonathan C.

    I had maybe the most horrible dining experience of my life at Boney's. One of the biggest reasons that BBQ is great is that everyone likes it. Get a big group, and most likely, something at a BBQ place will work for them. With that in mind, my mother in law, myself and my father in law took my daughter and nephew and niece there for dinner last Saturday. Walking in was the best part of the whole experience. I will give them this: Boney's has a pretty cool atmosphere. Like others have said, it's a little "free" of the smokey smell a really good BBQ place has, but they have obviously spent a lot of time working on the interior of their restaurant. At first, everything seemed great. Someone gave us a couple of menus (two, and there were three of us) and told us to pick a table. We did, and started looking over the drink menu. Approximately 25 minutes later, a kid came to our table and asked us if we wanted drinks. We were being patient, but had been outside all day, and we were really thirsty. We went ahead and ordered drinks and food, which he told us would be right up. 15 minutes later, drinks finally arrived- but not for my father in law, who was especially thirsty and just wanted some water. Also, we had ordered juice for the kids, which came in big (30 oz?) glasses with no lids (we have 3-4 year olds). 20 minutes after that, right before we were about to pay for our drinks and leave, our cold food arrived. I had been kind of poking around on the internet reading reviews for Boney's, and I was expecting a pretty good experience. It was horrible. My food was cold, my mother in law had ordered the brisket plate and got mostly fat, and we were brought something completely different than we ordered for the kids. When I asked for a refill on my soda, I was told to "Go ahead and get it from the servers station". Now, I am not the kind of guy who can't get up and get his own drink, but when you have to go into a servers station to do it, its a little weird, you know? There were other things about our dining experience too- the tables weren't being cleaned after people left, and the restrooms were in horrible shape, and what's more, more than one of us left with an upset stomach. It's entirely possible that they were having an off day the day we chose to eat at Boney's but if that's true, it was the most epically bad day of all time. When servers walk right past you and ignore your existence and then serve you could food mostly made up of congealed fat, you sort of get the impression that maybe you should find another place to eat. The food wasn't horrible, but it wasn't really good either. All in all, it was probably top 2 worst dining experiences of my life, if not the worst ever.

    (1)

  • Paul D.

    Like a speakeasy for barbecue. Barbecue always sounds good to me, but I end up being disappointed. Not with Boney's! I read about this place on Yelp and decided to try Denver BBQ one more (last?) time, and I'm sure glad I did. I'll make this easy--Everything we had--Briscuit, ribs, hotlinks and pulled pork were the best I've ever had. Same with the sides: Mac-n-cheese, slaw, potato salad and beans (oh, the beans!). Add in staff that made us feel like family and we're officially in love with Boney's. Place is hard to find, but well worth it. Simply amazing.

    (5)

  • Ashley B.

    2012 Review #344: The only words that come to mind when I try to describe this food, are expletives. It was that good. So, the most family-friendly thing I can say is: this is really freaking good food. Boney's is proof that goodness does exist around the 16th street mall. It made me very depressed to see lines of people snaking out of Subway and McDonald's, with this place right underneath, but the location is at least convenient. We headed down and sat in the small cozy atmosphere. Apparently they are expanding soon, adding some menu items like fried chicken, and adding a liquor license. For food, I ordered the chicken plate wtih collard greens and fried okra, and my husband got the pulled pork sandwich with mac and cheese. My plate didn't come with a drink but the employee (owner's son I think?) told me to get one anyway, which was nice of him. Food came pretty quickly, and I tried my collard greens first. Only at Cora Faye's have I had a side dish with this much depth of flavor. They were so good I could have just had that for lunch. The okra was a huge portion, well seasoned and not slimy at all. My chicken was the most flavorful and moist BBQ chicken I've ever had. The spice rub was wonderful and the meat had so much smoke flavor that you could almost smell the smoke while eating it. My husband's pork was similar, in that the majority of the flavor came from the meat, not the sauce, and that's become my standard when eating BBQ. The house sauce was tasty, but I grabbed some of the hot BBQ sauce as well, which kicked things up a bit. My meal also came with cornbread, which didn't crumble and fall apart, and also had great flavor. Basically everything was amazing, even the mac and cheese, which so often is so bland but this had nice spice and a good cheese flavor. Without a doubt, this is the best BBQ I've had in Denver, and in many ways the best I've had in the state. I know there's a lot of regional hubbub about BBQ and the different styles, but regardless of your BBQ preferences, this is simply amazing food. If this isn't your style of BBQ, you can still get the amazing side items, and non BBQ dishes like fried catfish. This has to be one of the best kept secrets in the food void that is the 16th street mall area. Honestly if it didn't mean I'd have to change out of my PJ's, I'd go again today.

    (5)

  • Xy W.

    I don't remember the exactly name. But I remember it is a bbq steak. It's just amazing. So nice to have it. I am very pleased that I had the last steak of them at that noon.

    (5)

  • Obi W.

    PROS: 1. SPEED. We didn't wait very long at all for our food. 2. BEEF. Their beef was excellent. Only truly smoked beef can taste like it. 3. SELF SERVE. After your food is brought out, you serve yourself with drinks and napkins and such. CONS: 1. SERVICE. Every employee I interacted seemed unhappy and on edge. I don't expect fake smiles but sustained eye contact would be nice. 2. PORK. If you love pork, then this place (and probably the South) is for you. Most of the menu is pork, and for a non-pork-eater like myself, I was limited to just the beef brisket sandwich. If in downtown already, stop by, but I don't think it's worth it to visit downtown solely for Boney's. Holler.

    (3)

  • Duran A.

    I come here when I'm feeling a little down and their amazing soul food does its job. Comforts my soul. And the staff is very friendly to me. I simply love it there. Will be bringing my mom when she comes to visit next week.

    (5)

  • Sandra L.

    We were craving Southern BBQ and found Boney's. We arrived early in the afternoon, so there were only two other occupied tables. Great! We thought we'd get fast service since there was hardly anyone there. Nope... The wait staff was very distracted and took a long time to just get our order. Once the food arrived, we were excited to try it all since it looked delicious. Nope again... My honey's brisket, our sides of mac & cheese, and greens were ice cold, like they had been all briefly microwaved! My catfish was freshly made, hot, and delicious. The sweet tea was great. Nonetheless, it was a major disappointment and we will not be returning.

    (1)

  • Devavrat O.

    How can one not love this place. The bbq sauces, the tender chicken, the succulent pork... One of the best bbq places in Denver. Wins hands down! Service is amazing.

    (5)

  • Ray Z.

    Great BBQ Brisket and tangy sauce. Good potato salad but is a bit pricey for the serving size. Get here early for lunch. Great food.

    (4)

  • Joe Y.

    Located downstairs next to Little India. You would not find the entrance unless you were looking for it. Lots of seating with a small bar with a few beers on draft. $25 for a sampler plate and the brisket was probably the best. Rib tips and beans were also good.

    (4)

  • Christina V.

    Fantastic pulled pork plate!!! The BBQ Sauce is awesome too!!!! If you don't want to wait in line too long get there early!!! Like at 11:00am

    (4)

  • Jesse B.

    The service was great. Very polite waitresses helped to make my experience better. The price was OK. The food was nothing to write home about. Maybe they were having an off day, who knows. The ribs were thin, tough, and overdone. The fried okra was good, fresh out of the fryer. The slaw was about what I'd expect. Mac n Cheese was on the cold side. Chopped Chicken was dry and needed sauce. The sweet potato fries were above average, not soggy at all. I'd expect a BBQ joint to pride themselves on their meat. Such was not the case here.

    (2)

  • Edmond J.

    Had Boney's to cater my company customer appreciation day and the overall consensus, WOW. Catering was ready and on time, catfish nuggets, beef, pork and chicken so good make you want to slap your best friend. Bar B Que Beans outstanding and Trinia , the Owner is the best. None of the other Que joints in Denver or surrounding areas can touch Boney's.

    (5)

  • Ted C.

    I have to edit my review after going again. Mama says more stars! For sure worth your time. Pretty darn good BBQ, good smoke flavor, you can pass on the tater salad. The slaw and fried okra is good as are all the sandwiches. First visit was for lunch and wasn't totally impressed, second time was on a Saturday for dinner and it was WAY better. I think not being at work had something to do with it but get yourself some take out and go and sit in the park and chow down. YUM

    (4)

  • Dave C.

    I've been wanting to try Boney's Smokehouse for a long time now and FINALLY went there for lunch today. My only regret is that I haven't been there sooner! I consider myself a little bit of a bbq snob. I have my favorite bbq place by which I judge all other bbq. I have only ever been to one other bbq place that could measure up. Until now. I now have a 2nd. I had the Rib Tips and got the full meal because I just HAD to try their bbq beans and their collard greens (my two favorite sides with any bbq). I could not have been more happy or satisfied with my meal. The rib tips were off the hook delicious! They had a great smoke ring and whatever rub they use made the most delicious crust on the outside and the meat was so flavorful. The beans and the greens didn't disappoint either. It was a wonderful meal. I came back to work and could not stop talking about my lunch to my coworkers. I now have a new favorite lunch place. Boney's is the BOMB!

    (5)

  • Rob C.

    Great BBQ, awesome sides. I will be coming back here again for sure.

    (5)

  • Amy F.

    I'm still licking the sauce off my fingers.... YUM! I have been craving some BBQ for a while now- Beef Brisket sandwich was very tasty and filling! Went for the orig sauce- the flavor was really good- little spice, little tangy. Coke Products ;-) and the price was just right. I will go back here again next time I get a craving for BBQ.

    (4)

  • Travis C.

    This place is soooooo good, and there sweet tea AMAZBALLS

    (4)

  • Moe T.

    the absolute best bbq west of kansas city!!!!!!!!!! amazing! rib tips reminded me of home!

    (5)

  • David C.

    The best BBQ I've had ... being from Seattle, that's not saying A TON ... but having traveled around the US quite a bit, I try to research and sample where I can. Went back for seconds on the BBQ rib tips. Seriously a must stop if I'm in Denver now.

    (5)

  • Snow M.

    I am here in Denver for a short visit and Beth and I are big BBQ lovers, after reading some of the reviews on Yelp, we decided to go here. Walking down the stairs to the restaurant, you are met with the scent of smoke. Good smoke, aromatic smoke, meat smoke, My mouth was watering. We were met by a very polite young man (who later turned out to be Lamont Jr). Beth and I split the sampler platter. Pulled pork, brisket, ribs and a hot link. It was all fantastic, the best BBQ I have tasted in a long time. Beth loved the pulled pork and I was madly in love with the brisket. This was so good we are going back today for my last meal in Denver. If you can find the parking, go!

    (5)

  • Londell J.

    I just love this place! I got to the food stall most often because I usually just get a sandwich, but this particular day I was craving catfish, so I went to the Champa location. It's good, authentic bbq with all the proper fixin's. I really love the greens!

    (5)

  • Travis W.

    Boney's smokehouse is a downstairs dive on Champa between 15th & 16th. It was sultry warm. The tables were covered in checkered table cloths fit for a picnic in the park. When you walk in, you feel like you've just entered the lobby of the smokemaster's lair. The 1/2 pound brisket was so tender it fell apart at the slightest touch of my fork. The beans were slow simmered full of flavor and pulled pork. The coleslaw was frosty cold, slightly sweet, and crisp. They have 1 style of BBQ sauce every table, and the flavor seems very Kansas City, slightly sweet, smokey, thick and a hint of heat. The food was served in a basket, plastic utensils (the meat is so slow smoked and tender you don't need any aggressive weapons), and a fountain drink machine (coke I think). I would rank it 5 stars if the chairs were a little bigger to hold my offensive lineman caboose and the temperature of the restaurant was cooler than 80 on a 100 degree July afternoon. I recommend this BBQ smokehouse restaurant to anyone who wants a traditional BBQ experience, "Fried Green Tomatoes" style.

    (4)

  • Michael W.

    The test to any bbq joint is a pulled pork sando. Did Boney's pass the pulled pork challenge? Oh heck yes! Juicy not dry. Thick pieces of pork. Slightly burnt ends. Smokey flavor. Excellent bbq sauce (as others have said...try the sweet jalapeno). Great underground spot for some tasty bbq downtown...just under the McD's on 16th st. mall. I had the pulled pork sandwich with some fried okra and a sweet tea. Happy as could be. The side of fried okra is a healthy portion and you will leave slightly more full than you may want. And, with the soul music playing, the atmosphere was perfect. I will be back....oh yes....I will be back. Thank you Mr. Boney for your delicious foods. A little touch of the south for under $10. I like that!

    (4)

  • Alan R.

    Best Ribs in Denver! The ribs are trimmed perfectly - unlike other purveyors of St. Louis cut ribs. The ribs are dry rubbed and perfectly smoked. Their hot links are spicy to just the right level. Brisket was good but our cut was a bit fatty. Pulled pork was great but almost on the verge of being dry. Our kids loved it all and devoured the Mac & cheese side. Everything is homemade and absolutely delicious. The atmosphere was great and the smell of hickory was pervasive. Loved the music playing in the background. I felt at home! Definitely coming back!

    (5)

  • Ryan J.

    I was in town for a convention last week and on the 2nd day was missing my Austin, TX style BBQ. I was walking down the road to find an AT&T store and was misguided by my phone's GPS to the AT&T company building on Champa. It was destiny as 2 blocks down was a BBQ joint. A young man (like 10-12) took my order and made me wish I owned a restaurant to teach my boys how to work. I got the brisket and ribs plate with corn and fries. Brisket - was tender, thick sliced with a good smoke ring and the fat was renderend properly, nice work! Ribs - looked and smelled great, had a good smoke. My only nitpick here was the rub wasmostly hot spicy, it didn't allow for other flavors to come through other than heat. Overall it was very good, definitely exceeded my expectations for BBQ outside of TX (I've been to 50+ different places, but this was my first BBQ stop outside of TX). If you are downtown and want some BBQ, it's worth a stop.

    (4)

  • Robert B.

    Good BBQ. My meats were a bit on the dry side, but I think this had to do with the timing of my visit (3pm). This is the ONLY reason I gave it 3 stars; I suspect this is normally a 4-star joint. If I had come closer to lunchtime, I think they would've been quite a bit juicier. All the same, the flavor was very good, and their sauces were excellent. Very pleasant service as well. I wanted to sample all the meats, so I went with the sampler platter. At $18, it's not cheap, but you get generous servings of ribs, brisket, pulled pork, and hot links, as well as 3 sides & bread. You'd better be a serious trencherman like me, or share this with a friend! The ambiance is very good too; it looks the way a BBQ joint should look, and their choice of 70s soul music adds to the atmosphere nicely! All in all, I happily recommend this establishment; check it out!

    (3)

  • Lena S.

    Finally! Yes! Yes! and...Yes!!! This isnt just BBQ. This is good ol fashioned southern juke joint soul food. No meat weighing here! They make sure you walk out of there well fed and stuffed.

    (5)

  • Andrea A.

    Loved loved loved this BBQ! I grew up in Texas and miss good BBQ. They had it all...pulled pork was amazing. They had great black and sweet tea! Fried Okra was lightly breaded and perfectly fried. My husband and I went twice during our week stay for a conference at lunch time. Go early. Lines get very long.

    (5)

  • Dustin F.

    Walking down the stairs, the BBQ smell hits you and you immediately imagine the meat off the bone goodness that could be mere minutes away. This is a small joint, but its got a great menu with all the classics. The staff is incredibly friendly despite the madhouse and (in the case of my visit) the fact that they were out of almost everything (which was another Groupon salesman not preparing a business properly). I ordered the Sample platter, which has a bit of everything (literally). I left with the, oh so good feeling of a . . . Meat Coma! The ribs were juicy, briskey was a bit dry, pulled pork was delicious, and the hot links were a nice touch. This $18 feast was, just that, a FEAST. Boney's has a selection of bbq sauces for those that like to get wet! My favorite part of the meal - the SWEET sweet tea. I miss living in Atlanta when I get my hands on this stuff. Overall, not the best BBQ in the country, but certainly some of, if not, the best in Denver.

    (4)

  • Damion W.

    I must say... Boney's has a new customer. I went to Boney's as a recommendation from a few people to cater a summertime picnic. I am a BBQ lover and I have never heard of this place, so I was somewhat skeptical. I must say, if there was any doubt, it has been removed. It is a family owned business with a good feel. They did an excellent job with the rib tips, pulled chicken, as well as the pulled pork. All of the side items were seasoned and delicious. As much as I like Famous Daves, if I am ever in the area for Boney's, I would have to go there! They do a great job, they pride themselves on service, and producing an quality product. 4.5 stars FOR SURE!

    (4)

  • AJ N.

    I'm not a big bbq person but went here with coworkers for lunch. The food was really delicious. I didn't think you could find good bbq in Denver but I was pleasantly surprised at the quality and flavor of the meat and the side dishes. The staff was friendly, the atmosphere is really cool and the meat was so moist and tasty. I didn't even need to add that much bbq sauce. I also LOVED the corn bread.

    (5)

  • David P.

    Serious eats. I came here for dinner and at 7 PM they already ran out of a couple of things, which did not surprise me once I found out how delicious everything was. I got cornbread, fried okra, collards, brisket and rib ends. The rib ends (short ribs?) are the caramelized ends, a little bit tough but still delectable. Great atmosphere too.

    (5)

  • Dave T.

    So what is the opposite of a "diamond in the rough?" Boney's is no diamond but a nice divey alternative to some of the other places in the CBD. When you sit inside this tiny BBQ joint you don't feel like you are downtown at all. If anything it feels like most BBQ joints around the country....and truthfully that is the atmosphere you expect. The prices are still downtown, when you add up a drink and side the meals that aren't platters add up to around $10. The food itself is self proclaimed St Louis style. I had the ribs and they were pretty tasty, with no extra sauce necessary. The only complaint was that they were a little to fatty and a bit greasy. If I were to compare to my only other BBQ experience in Denver, I would say that Famous Dave's ribs are better. The cornbread and the baked mac and cheese were delicious. Get in there and try it. I am eager to try other dishes. I like their map showing with pins where visitors have come from. I have one they have not marked yet.... D..............T!

    (3)

  • Gnayt J.

    There isn't enough BBQ downtown, or in Colorado for that matter. So, when you're looking to get some good quality BBQ on lunch break it can be difficult. Boney's gets the job done right, though. Went in for lunch and ordered the pulled pork plate with mac and fries. It was surprisingly good considering we were tucked away in a basement off the 16th St. Mall. The sauce was good (I opted to add some of the jalapeno BBQ to my pork), the meat was good, and the sides were good. It wasn't cheap, as BBQ never is, but I feel I got a good value for $12 or so. I was especially impressed with the fast and friendly service. Next time I'm craving BBQ, I'm headed straight to Boney's.

    (4)

  • Nick L.

    I'm always a little suspect of a place where there is a guy twirling a sign to get you to come into it. If you can get past that, then you'll enjoy this place . I've been here about 4 times and have never been disappointed with the food or the service. It's got a "downhome" feel to it, and I'm pretty sure it's a family operation. They make their own rubs and sauces so they vary each time you're in there. The ribs are above average and the pulled pork is a little slice of heaven wrapped in a bun.

    (4)

  • VT W.

    really good BBQ bar! try it, you will never regret!

    (5)

  • Ghostfaceknitter W.

    I was so excited to try this place after reading all the great reviews and watching way too many episodes of bbq pitmaster one weekend. We decided to try this place on a Saturday afternoon which was hard since parking was pretty scarce near-by the actual restaurant. After circling a few times we found a spot right in front though. We got our order to go and enjoyed the sweet-tea while we waited. When we got home and took bites into our meal it was kind of well I hate to say it, but mediocre. I've become accustomed to this feeling in Denver with most BBQ so I guess I shouldn't have been as sad, but I was - especially because I want to support a small family place like this. The meat was on the drier side - there was no other sauce to re-wet it (I would ask for a side for sure if you're going) and the fish was just okay- kind of bland, but the sauce with the fish was good. The one saving grace that made me not want to hulk-out on styrofoam cartons that I just spent $25 on was the okra - it was perfect. Actually it was just like my grandma would make it and it made me so happy. So I'll try this place again - I know the ropes better - I'll ask for sauce on the side and I will most definitely be getting that order of Okra again - it was just to die for. I'll update here afterwards - like I said I'm more than willing to support this place so I'll give it another shot. I'd give this place more of a 3.5 than 3 regardless.

    (3)

  • Jeff C.

    Good BBQ in Denver? Rare. But this place is about as good as it gets for the area! Affordable, big portions, and quick. Need I say more?

    (4)

  • David M.

    Best barbeque in Denver. I wanted to be kind to Yazoo's and Louis Wolfe , but when it's this clear, you've gotta say what needs to be said: "Boney's serves the best hickory smoked meat in town." That's it. No more discussion. No theories or thoughts about this or that place coming close. True, there are different styles of smoked meats. Boney's pulled pork isn't something you can compare to a vinegary chopped Carolina-style version, but that's not the point. The point is, if you want quality pulled pork (or brisket (I'm stuck on those 2 and haven't yet tried the links, chicken or catfish)) then when you're in Denver Boney's is where ya go. Oh, you might occasionally get a hankering for some of Wolfe's spicy sauce, or his chunkier version of pulled pork. Ya might even really have to go over to pick up some Yazoo rib ends or Bobs (bacon wrapped jalapeno chicken plugs) when the craving hits, but if the good lord told you you had to choose just one place in Denver for your bbq, then the answer's Boney's. (Get the number 8 combination and they'll let you get half portions of 2 meats, along with 2 sides, and always choose the cornbread over the white bread. Some of their other down home sides include collared greens and fried okra, or you can choose the less imaginative, but excellent, slaw and beans). Bottom line: Amen, and pass the sauce. Trina and Lamont Lynch, the owners, are the king and queen of Denver barbeque.

    (5)

  • Tyler T.

    Good food, clean place but in relation to southern BBQ... it's average.

    (3)

  • Ronnie M.

    I'm from South Carolina and I will say that this place is pretty darn good. The smoked links were smoked just right. Smoke them too much and it can be overpowering but they got it just right. The pulled pork sandwich was really good. As we say about all meats in the Carolinas...if the meat is right then there is no need for sauce. They don't need sauce on the pulled pork. But the slaw was not Carolina quality. The baked beans were really good as well. Again, it is a spinoff of what you get in the south but better than a lot that I have tried out of the region. Lastly, the sweet tea....AMAZING. Overall...the place really hit the spot. I was going to tip more but I could not find my car where I had the cash. Sidenote: One of the best things about the place was the atmosphere. There were Oldies on the radio, the young man working the register was super polite, and the older lady was dancing and singing. If I would have had more time I would have just stayed to enjoy the place.

    (4)

  • Maria G.

    I cried when I first walked in the door. It's been forever since having proper BBQ, and this place was perfection. I got the St. Louis ribs and catfish with beans and greens. Holy crap. I still dream of it.

    (5)

  • Rona H.

    Don't let the location keep you away. Boney's is a funky little hole-in-the-wall spot off the Sixteenth Street Mall with excellent BBQ and good service. You enter on Champa and go downstairs to the basement of an office building to find a clean, small restaurant. We had the brisket, the ribs tips, and the hot links. Each was perfectly cooked and seasoned. Delicious!!! We wondered how chains like Bennett's and Dickey's stay in business when real barbeque is served so much better at little guys like Boney's. The cole slaw added the right amount of tangy cool to the platter, and the French fries were perfectly seasoned and steamy hot. The sauces were sweet and hot. The total bill for our group was around $26, way low for a downtown restaurant. Our service was excellent and friendly. The bathroom was spotless, which always makes me feel a little better at a dining room. We will be going back to Boney's for sure.

    (5)

  • Misty F.

    I'm always a little leery when I see so many good reviews on Yelp. I'm been led astray in the past, but Boney's Smokehouse really lived up to its reputation. I ordered my meal online (rib tip plate) and went to pick it up. The place is a little cramped, but that's because it's so busy. When I got back to my office, I was truly surprised to find BBQ outside of the South that was actually smoked. It was delicious. I'm not generally a cornbread fan because it's often so dry. But, this was moist and very tasty. My personal favorite, however, was the baked mac and cheese. This was what mac and cheese is supposed to be. I highly recommend trying this place out. You may, however, want to order online for takeout. The line was pretty long for dining in.

    (4)

  • Nancy H.

    In town for a convention and discovered this place through Yelp. But when I went on Monday afternoon about 4 they were already closed! So went back with my husband the next day same time and fortunately this time they were open. At first I was a bit put off by their lower street level location and that it didn't look like much from the outside. But I'm glad I got past that... Mt bbq chicken sandwich and my husband's brisket were both extremely tasty! The collards were fine, the coleslaw was the only thing I wasn't crazy about, I like it a little sweeter. Cornbread was good. Run by nice people, good service, reasonable prices, decent portions, fun casual atmosphere...and can't forget the great soul oldies playing on the radio...just wish we had one here in Los Angeles!

    (5)

  • Lola W.

    My new go-to place for comfort food. The people who work here as well as the owners were so friendly and it just made my whole week. The lemonade is the bomb! Really great ambiance It does get busy, so just enjoy the BBQ aroma while you wait, so good though. Check it out!

    (5)

  • Danny T.

    When was the last time you saw 3 grown men moan after putting something into their mouths? I'm not sure what you've BEEN watching, but this was a first for me. Smokey's is soo unassuming. What do you really expect from a place that sits below a McDonalds? From the second you walk in you know you're in for a treat. This place is legit: red & white checkered tableclothes & the smell of smoked meat. What they really should do is place a fan blowing that fabulous smokey smell out onto the street to entice customers... I've had BBQ all over Texas & this is just as good. Everything was amazing. My favorites were the rib tips, catfish, smoked chicken wings, and the sausage. Nothing you order will be bad, I guarantee it. On top of that they have the best BBQ sauce EVER, the hogs hell bbq sauce. It has the perfect amount of sweet & fire. I was pouring this stuff on everything I could. Simply put. PERFECT. If you're ever in Denver, make Smokey's a mandatory stop. Also the owners were some of the nicest people I've ever met.

    (5)

  • John D.

    Big fan! While not the best BBQ i've ever had, it's certainly good and so far it's the best i've found in Denver. The food is good, the people are nice, and it's reasonably priced. What more could you ask for?!

    (4)

  • Brent S.

    I hit up Boney's at least a couple times a week for lunch. The staff is super friendly - no matter how busy they are (and some days during lunch the line can be out the door) they never seem fazed. The pulled pork sandwich is my go to item on the menu. It has just the right combo of sauce and smoke for me. I like BBQ that lets the meat do the talking, no the sauce and Boney's pulled pork does just that. I am a huge BBQ fan and have tried most of the places around town and Boney's is by far my favorite. Everything about says that you are there for good old fashion BBQ. No fancy decor or anything like that, just plain and simple slow smoked BBQ.

    (5)

  • Kate B.

    You truly cannot find an outfit in Denver metro that will give you a better BBQ catering experience than Trina and her staff at Boney's. I've tried so many BBQ places that I'd sort of given up on anything better than "pretty good" here in Colorado, until we tried Boney's. I feel like a creep for waiting this long to review them, because I've known this little detail for over a year, and shared it far and wide. They know what they're doing, they put the FOOD first, and it pays off lavishly in the eating. Seriously my mouth was watering a week before our event because I knew the food was going to be outstanding. First of all, the BBQ is like nothing I've had anywhere in Colorado. Tender, smoky, seductive, EXACTLY PERFECT smoke ring in the brisket, pork tender and stringy but not mushy... chicken smoky and mouthwatering and absolutely a counterpoint to the sauce. THE SAUCE is tart and bitey and sweet and peppery all at once and JUST right. I dream about Boney's. It's that good. :) The staff worked like crazy to feed all my crowd, and are so wonderful to work with; if you are planning a big event and you're stressing about getting some kick butt BBQ in place, stop worrying and just call Trina. You'll thank me. :)

    (5)

  • Mark C.

    Three stars is a little generous, but I don't want to be a total complainer. I may go back, after all. But I was under the impression that this place is the bomb BBQ. It wasn't bad,but it wasn't great, like, tender, juicy, fall off the bone great. I got the sampler so that I could try it all. I tried to get dinner yesterday and got there at 5:05 PM. They were closed. What?!? I don't understand their logic by closing at 5. Just in time for dinner. Sh*t like that annoys me. But I waited to review these guys until after I had a chance to eat. So anyway, if you are looking for KILLER BBQ, the kind you might hear about on the Travel Channel... this is not the place. If you are starving, have a craving for BBQ and happen to be in Downtown Denver, then maybe it is worth stopping by. I blame many of the other yelpers for my disappointment. Like when everyone RAVES about a movie so much that you get there and expect it to be the movie of the year and you walk out disappointed and mad at your friends. Same thing.

    (3)

  • Julia R.

    DO NOT ORDER FROM HERE, WE JUST WAITED TWO HOURS FOR OUR DELIVERY FOOD. The owners wife came and delivered our food, and lied to us about us telling her husband---the owner--the wrong address. Why in the world would we give you the wrong address for our delivery food???! As soon as she came to the door, she said our order was over $80!!!! NOT OK! They oversold us, we didn't know that they were selling us the BIGGEST portion of their sides, and as soon as we mentioned this, the delivery woman-the owner's wife--got very defensive and would not even cut $10 off the price. AND SHE LEFT NO RECEIPT! Walking out she goes, "good lord..." Really???!? DO NOT GO HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I AM REPORTING THEM TO THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU ASAP, WILL NEVER GIVE THEM MY BUSINESS AGAIN AND I HOPE YOU WONT EITHER!

    (1)

  • Jon R.

    Unbelievable food and service. All of the meat was incredibly tender and the ribs fell off of the bone. Get the ribs and Mac and cheese!

    (5)

  • Jeffrey E.

    What I had? Boney's Own Dry Rubbed St. Louis Style Pork Spare Ribs (Sides: Forkin good Potato Salad and Kickin Cole slaw) Food review: It's a good thing the ribs are good here because everything else was kind of blah. I would not recommend the cole slaw (just tastes kind of "blah" sorry I don't have a better way to explain it :-) ) and the potato salad is too strong of a "mustard taste" I believe for a potato salad. The ribs, on the other hand, are generally good. Oh.. and the corn bread.. :-( really wish it was served fresh... mine was dry and cold.. simply not appetizing at all. In short, I'd say only come here for the BBQ. Service? No complaints

    (3)

  • Chris H.

    Tasty bbq in a very cool setting, go there if like southern bbg with distinctive sauces. Only downside is no honey for the cornbread.

    (4)

  • Chris B.

    Bottom line: great combination of meats, sauces and sides at a very reasonable price with prompt service. You can't ask for much more. How is this place news to me? I am much more critical of BBQ than any other food genre, and this is the first place I have been in Denver that truly satisfies. The ribs were well seasoned and had the proper crust. The Brisket was moist and tender. The sausage had the right amount of kick and the pulled pork with the carolina style sauce was splendid. The only thing left to say is stop reading and get over there.

    (5)

  • Stephanie E.

    I recently moved from Austin and after all the bad reviews I've heard about Denver BBQ I decided to give this place a try. I love Denver but when people say BBQ around here they are usually referring to grilled hot dogs and hamburgers- which is a grill out in Texas. We know our BBQ and this is some delicious Q. We celebrated my colleagues birthday and I choose this place because it was a short walk from work... and I had been dying to get some Q. There was plenty of seating and it was super fast for our lunch break. I had the chopped brisket sandwich with a side of potato salad and of course, sweet tea! I tried my friends fired okra and that was off the charts too. The staff was super friendly and she made the mac and cheese sound so good that I'll just have to go back and try it! Everyone on the team was so pleased with this spot; just pain delicious! Happy to have found my new BBQ joint.

    (5)

  • Jesse P.

    Went here for lunch with co-workers. The service was fast, the people were friendly and the BBQ was great. I highly recommend the pulled pork sandwich, I was impressed with it's texture, how moist it was and how much flavor it had. All my co-workers agreed that the meat was all perfectly cooked and still had plenty of flavor and juices. Check out Boney's if you're on the 16th Street mall!

    (5)

  • Mike L.

    I think the barbecue at this place is undone by the shear size of the location. To me all the best barbecue places are smaller and have one person slicing meat to order. The brisket here was bone dry which indicated that it was either sliced ahead of time or cooked at too high a temperature or too long or a combination of all of the above. It had a nice smoke ring and bark but lacked a good mouth feel. The ribs came out wet and were o.k. but Yazoo's has a much better depth of smoke in theirs and they don't slather them in sauce which to me is always a bad sign and normally used to cover up a blemish. The best part of my meal was the company I ate with, Marcus and his wife and Shea provided wonderful conversation at this UYE! The sides were hit or miss, the mac and cheese was good, the hush puppies could have been used for golf later, and the sweet potato fries were a-o.k. The highlight for me was the pulled pork and sausage, both had good moisture and a nice amount of balanced smoke. These guys have the potential to be better than they were today and I hope they can get back on track and earn the best of Denver BBQ.

    (3)

  • Harry N.

    Just the best Q downtown. We got there at the close of the winter hours.. They graciously seated us and acted like we were family. Had the sampler and shared, it was just right for two. Would highly recommend.. Beautiful old building, lots of character and outstanding food..

    (5)

  • Carina R.

    My husband and I were in Denver and needing some grub. Went on Yelp and saw that this place was right off of 16th street. It had great reviews. Some of the reviews said that it gets super busy during lunch and it happened to be about 1:30, so we thought this was the time to go. The place is downstairs and if you weren't looking for it, you would miss it. So, you order at the counter and then take a seat. Then they call you when your food is ready. I ordered the pulled pork with mac and cheese. My husband ordered the brisket with fries and mac and cheese. (Side note: we love mac and cheese!) The sandwich was so delicious. The pork was soft and the bbq sauce was perfect. It wasn't too sweet or spicy...just perfect. I had some of my husband's brisket and it literally melted in my mouth. Loves it. The mac and cheese was good too, but the meat was the star of the show, as it should be. If you are in Denver and need some lunch, come here. You will not be disappointed!

    (5)

  • Tom R.

    OK, let's start the right way here. BBQ is very personal and the styles are VERY different. Boneys is for people who like southern BBQ- Memphis, Virginia, Carolina etc... And in this category, this is Denver's BEST!!, If you like KC style sweet BBQ sauce(something I despise) or have actually ever used and enjoyed McDonalds BBQ sauce, do NOT go to Boneys and take my seat!!!!! Similarily, I doubt many Texas BBQ devotees will convert to Boneys. But for those of us who have searched high and low in this town for BBQ from the south, all I can say is FINALLY!!!!! Boneys is the spot for southern Q with great sides. I actually enjoyed the place more in the their prior location next door as they were better ale to keep up. I think they are still adjusting to the new "big digs" but this food is awesome for the category of BBQ they focus on.....and several sauce choices to go with it.

    (5)

  • Laura O.

    Holy moly this place is awesome! A huge meal is under $10...and it's delicious! The BBQ sauce has this South Carolina tang to it, I couldn't get enough. And the baked beans, oh my god, the baked beans were out of this world! I had the pulled pork which was amazing and I can't wait to go back and order everything else on the menu. I probably won't try the mac 'n cheese again but I think I'll go for the okra or greens. I went on a Saturday afternoon and received the best service! The guy working at the counter was incredibly helpful and friendly and made our experience exceptional! I'm so happy to have found this place I hope to spread the good word so it always stays in business!

    (5)

  • Patrick T.

    Loved Boneys! Try the catfish sandwich. Holy catfish Batman, you will love it. Great place for BBQ in Denver. The pulled pork sandwich was also top notch.

    (5)

  • Jim M.

    It's good barbecue, and they do sweet tea right. I only wish there was more smoke flavor; it seems to be lacking for a place with smokehouse in the name. I recommend the mac and cheese as a side.

    (3)

  • C S.

    If this place was in SO CAL, it would run out of meat and have a 2 hour long line like splash mountain at Disneyland. This is how you make BBQ!!!!!!!! WOW!!!!!!!!! I get the 2 meat plate here with the sides for only $10 bucks, what a deal!

    (5)

  • Gail L.

    Being at a Convention is hard work. You talk to people, you sit around, you talk, you sit around... you get the idea. Worse yet, all the food is overpriced and sort of... icky. I finally wandered out of the Convention center on my last day. I needed some free wireless, and had been pointed towards a Caribou some blocks away. Walking down 16th Street, I see a guy holding a big sign, telling me that BBQ is THAT WAY. I figured it had to be better than the horrible salad I had the day before. I was a little worried when I saw it was underneath the McDonalds. But it smelled amazing, and locals were going in and out, so I ventured in. I'm very glad I did. I had the rib tips with one side and a drink for about 8 dollars. The rib tips were awesome - lots of smoke flavor, and pretty tender. I loved the BBQ sauce (spicy with a nice bite), and the Mac and Cheese was perfect. It was clearly homemade. My only complaint is that the BBQ that was on my rib tips was pretty chilly, but I didn't really care.

    (5)

  • Ethan M.

    I am from the southeast, where barbecue is just a way of life! In an ever growing trend of putting sauce on the side, this place KNOWS what TRUE barbecue IS. The ribs are perfectly cooked, EVERY TIME, and have that nice layer of barbecue sauce/seasoning/magic GRILLED onto them! They use just enough to get that amazing flavor that keeps me coming back and repulsed at other so called "BBQ" in town. They also have plenty of their delicious barbecue sauce ont he side! VERY friendly and prompt service! How many other places let you buy A rib, if that's all you want? I won't even go in to their equally amazing sides! Definitely visit this JEWEL!!! You WON'T be disappointed!

    (5)

  • Dave F.

    Ordered the two meat plate (pork and brisket) with beans and fries as my two sides. It came with a piece of cornbread. The meat was really good. The brisket was thick and juicy, the pork fresh. All of it flavorful. I think the brisket was my favorite. You could tell they knew how to do good meat. One quirk was how the meat was served. Most places give you a piece of white bread with a dinner meat plate. Not here. I was just eating a pile of meat. The beans were good as well. Spicy, thick too. An enjoyable side. The fries were fine, not as impressive as the beans. The cornbread was okay, but tasted better after I finished the meat. All in all, the food was pretty darn good. But I don't think I'll ever go back. The location is just a pain in the ass. I circled for twenty minutes and couldn't find a single meter space open. (I did see one open up, and it was gone a minute later when I came around the block.) The food is good, but not worth the trouble, or paying $8 for a parking lot, which I did since I was meeting someone and didn't want to be late.

    (4)

  • Lux B.

    The food is four stars, but the service makes it five. Their mac and cheese is ridiculously good if you liked the baked kind, and their fried okra came in a large portion and was perfectly breaded. I didn't have any meat, but I did try a bite of my boyfriend's pulled pork and it was amazing. As far as the service goes, I had an embarrassing accident where I thought I had more on my account due to a check not clearing, and the guy up front was very kind in dealing with the situation. I'll be back soon to give him a huge tip and get some mac and cheese!

    (5)

  • Justin H.

    Pulled Pork for me Please! Add a side of fries with cheese! Awesome, it does please! -Haiku Review

    (5)

  • Deb G.

    The rib tips were tasty, and the recommendations on mac and cheese were right on. But the potato salad wasn't even good enough to finish, and I found the sauce kind of generic. Overall, just ok. But the sweet tea was tasty!

    (3)

  • Jenny K.

    I work right next door and love coming here for some bbq. I always get the chopped chicken and its delicious. My boyfriend really likes their pulled pork. The mac & cheese and collard greens are my favorite sides. The fried okra isn't bad either and their cornbread is either a hit and miss depending on when you get there. There sauces are also good but not amazing. All-in-all this is my go to spot for good bbq and the price is also good for the portions.

    (4)

  • Tricia H.

    Whoever said there was no hint of "liquid smoke" in their meat is nuts. It's not liquid smoke that makes it smokey. It's the actual SMOKING of the meat. duh. Anyway, I am eating their pulled pork sandwich right now. I want to stop but can't, it's too good. I'm chowing on their baked beans too. They are the best I've ever had. Seriously. Next will be the potato salad. I pray they stay open a long time.

    (5)

  • Ambur C.

    I've been looking for a go-to BBQ place for quite some time. Brothers is the closest to me, so it usually wins when we're trying to decide but today we tried Boney's at the recommendation of a friend. Two words: Yum-mee. We sampled EVERYTHING! I had the ribs with coleslaw, fries & corn muffin. Ribs were perfect in flavor & texture. Coleslaw was the creamy kind, sort of sweet but with some sort of chile or chipotle flavor to it -- DEELISH! Fries are the hand-cut kind...with a special seasoning -- good enough to eat two-at-a-time (you know what I'm talking about). Corn muffin was my least favorite, just kind of dry and crumbly. The hubs had a sampler plate -- brisket (well-cooked, good flavor), pulled pork (lean, tasty, & tender!), sausage (I liked it enough, but I'm not necessarily a sausage girl at BBQ joints), and...I...think...that's it... yep that was it. His sides were the Mac & Cheese - like mom's baked Mac & Cheese, the potato salad - mustardy & creamy & peppery (om nom nom), and the BEANS! OH lordy the beans. Benchmark, people... benchmark. The sweet tea is SAH-WEEEEET! So if you like a sweet sweet tea, then get your sweet fix here. I liked it. Sauces -- we had the house sauce (I personally like the meat to come dry, so that I can pick my own sauces to add but they serve it sauced) and also tried the jalapeno sauce. I saw some "Hot" on the way out, so we'll have to try it next time cuz we both needed more heat. Still, the sauce was really tasty. Ambience -- in the basement, like a speakeasy bbq? Sure. It's cool, I like it. Love the red/white checked table cloths, and also the 80 different types of chairs that were in there. Yard sale! Great staff - super friendly, and even checked on our meal though it's not table-side service. A little pricey, but so totally worth it. Three thumbs up!

    (4)

  • Matthew B.

    Someone out there prefers their meat cooked on a stove. I'm sorry for them. The finest way to prepare meat is to slowly heat it by indirect smoke, causing it to be tender and delicious. This is BBQ, it's the ultimate form of what meat desires to be. Young pieces of beef grow up hearing stories about the days of yore, a day before meat was smoked, and things were sad because someone in sock garters was flipping their great grandfather over a bed of charcoals until every ounce of juice had been beaten out of him. It was a sad time. The luckiest pieces of meat go on to be BBQ, and there is good BBQ in Denver CO. This is the best BBQ in the city, by FAR, by FAR, by FAR. I had the brisket with fried Okra. My buddy had the hot links meal with fries and baked beans. I tried everything but the baked beans and they were all VASTLY superior to anything I've had outside of Kansas City, and would be proudly consumed in Kansas City. The layer of smoke on the brisket was THICK. It was delicious, the sauce was hearty, and savory, and stood up to the charred meat very well. The fried Okra was light and delicious. It was obviously very fresh. The hot links just resonated with smoke, they were juicy and spicy and as someone who doesn't usually care for hot links, these hot links could make me a convert. The service was flat out FANTASTIC, and the food came out relatively quickly - the only time was waiting for the fries and okra to be fried. $9 for a sandwich, side, and a drink - with BBQ this good that seems like a bargain. The place is SMOKEY. That may be bad for someone with Asthma, but for me who considers himself to be a BBQ connoisseur, it was like heaven.

    (5)

  • Bill H.

    In town for a convention, so good we ate here twice. I have been to many BBQ places in the midwest and south and this place is as good as any of them. I never thought I would find amazing BBQ in Denver but this rivals anywhere else in the country. There is certainly nothing like this in southern california. The staff is extremely friendly and bent over backwards to help my friend find her lost earring. The Hogs hell sauce was fantastic and we tried everything. Rib tips, brisket, pulled pork, wings, ribs all were amazing. Cornbread was ok but did not want to waste precious stomach space with all the amazing other amazing food they offered

    (5)

  • David S.

    I love good BBQ and am almost always disappointed by our selections here in the Denver area. Tried them all - Brothers, Famous Dave's, Jim N Nicks, Jabos, Moe's, Yazoo's. All seem to have something that is pretty good but nothing compared to what I find in the South. Have to say the rib tips at Boney's beat anything I have had in Colorado. Well smoked, nice bark on the outside, sprinkled with some magic essence and dipped in scrumptious sauce. 5 stars - must try - make me stand up and shout for this Q! Well done - I have found my BBQ mecca in downtown.

    (5)

  • Leonard E.

    This place has excellent food(ribs, fish, chicken, pulled pork sandwich). It's a little small, but the great food overcomes it all. Great location when browsing around 16th Street(it's on the corner of Champa and 16th).

    (4)

  • Bruce T.

    Round #2. Got the 2 bone rib and BBQ pork sandwich combo with sweet tea. The ribs were INCREDIBLE. Had to have more okra with lots of hot sauce. I would recommend the ribs!

    (4)

  • Brooks P.

    Four years in Denver and we've finally found a great BBQ joint. Sampler was perfect - the brisket the best I've had in years, the ribs were fall off the bone and just the right rub. Sides: mac and cheese for the kids was a hit, the beans were good. The staff, who from the moment I called for takeout to packing us up to go, couldn't have been friendlier. Nice touch - they gave us an entire bottle of sauce in the squirter (you have a better word for it?) which everyone remarked on at the table. No plastic lidded personal size saucers, this was a slather your ribs and enjoy good meal.

    (5)

  • Aimee R.

    Hands down the best BBQ place in Denver. I've been everywhere and it's by far the best!

    (5)

  • Nik M.

    I was in Denver on work (from Australia) and struggled to find something uniquely American. Until I found this place via Yelp. Never having tried US style BBQ, I asked for help and the suggestion was: Pulled pork, Meaty beans, mac n cheese. Awesome! Definitely will recommend Boneys and be back. I even took some of their BBQ sauce back with me! If you are in Denver, head over to Boneys!

    (5)

  • Sam F.

    I wanted to love Boney's Smokehouse. I've heard the accolades and read some fine reviews, so when that craving for brisket struck me recently, I knew I needed to give the BBQ shack in the basement a try. I was impressed with the decor. Where else but a BBQ joint could you get away with decorating the walls with signs dripping with sexual innuendo and double entendres? I waited in line and ordered a combo plate from the very friendly staff. Service was fast, and I headed to an open table with my plate almost immediately. Maybe my expectations were unrealistic, or maybe my recent trip to Austin, TX (which turned into a barbeque-o-rama) set the bar too high. But I just wasn't wowed by the food at Boney's. The ribs had decent (but not amazing) flavor. They were a little light on the smoke flavor and already dressed with sauce. Also, the two bones on my plate were skimpy, and the meat bordered on tough. The brisket was nice and lean (which I prefer to the fattier cut of brisket) and it showed a moderate smoke ring around the edge of the meat. But again, something seemed lacking in the flavor department. The mac-n-cheese was tasty, and I'd return for that side dish alone. The greens were about average. I so wanted to fall in love with this place, but it just didn't happen on the first visit. I'll give them another shot when I get the itch for BBQ. Here's hoping the second time's a charm.

    (3)

  • Troy G.

    Good spot for lunch if you work in the area. Pretty good sauce and pretty good smoke flavor. The place is kind of hit and miss as to the length of time you can spend waiting in line to order. So if you're on a tight schedule I'd come before or after the lunch rush.

    (3)

  • Pat H.

    excellent brisket barbecue, a great lunch option

    (4)

  • Kamron S.

    Good food, nothing super special. Probably better places in the area. At least it wasn't fast food.

    (3)

  • Steven C.

    Came from VA and found this place. Great food and awesome service. If you go here try the Hog Hell BBQ sauce if you have the guts. Great sauce

    (5)

  • Jessica W.

    OMG AMAZING!!! better than Corky's, Neely's, and Rendezvous in Memphis, TN. Get a pulled pork sandwich Carolina style and you'll see what I mean.

    (5)

  • David C.

    Just went there for lunch with a friend and was very pleasantly surprised by what a great experience I had. It is off the 16th Stree Mall and is below street level, but when you walk in the great BBQ smells immediately hit you and then you realize it is a very charming, interesting and inviting place, although simple. PERFECT lunch place! Got the sandwhich with brisket and hot links with cole slaw on top and it was fantastic--tender and delicious, although it could have used a little more cole slaw. They have a selection of at least 5 different sauces and each was outstanding. The decor reminded me of a diner only warmer and more interesting, and the music that was playing was the best--nice mix of oldies played at exactly the right volume. The only negative thing was that there two planters placed at the entrance that had nothing but dead plants in them. I love this place and I have had some of the best BBQ from Texas and elsewhere. Get off the Mall and go to a place with some character and outstanding BBQ!!

    (5)

  • Dan M.

    One of the best pulled pork sandwiches I've ever had. After moving from the South, good Q has been hard to find here in CO. I ended up getting the pulled pork with coleslaw on top and it was excellent. Staff seemed friendly. I also got a brisket platter to go, and while it was great too, I'll go pulled pork next time... it was just that good. Mac N Cheese was good, baked beans were unique, but had good taste. Also, as a true test of any Q joint, the sweet tea was great... something most people in Colorado are clueless about.

    (5)

  • Paul W.

    This is what a BBQ restaurant is ALL about, great food, great atmosphere, and wonderfull people working the restaurant. I was in Denver for a couple of days and because I had never been there before, I was worried I was not going to find a place I would enjoy. So I opened my trusty yelp app and found Boney's. Three coworkers and my self headed over and had lunch. I ordered the brisket meal with two sides and no BBQ sauce on the meat. I always order my Q with no sauce, because I like to taste the light smoke flavor and the meat, I usually add sauce on my own in small amounts. My two sides were Mac-N-Cheese, baked beans and a piece of corn bread. The brisket was amazing, It was juice, tender and had a nice light smoke flavor. I was given a half pound of meat, from both the cap and flat sections of the brisket. The sides tasted great, the Mac-N-Cheese is baked, straight from the southern style. Beans are to die for, and even better when you eat em with the corn bread!! My coworkers and myself were so impressed with the food, we went right back the very next day for lunch. The second day I had the pulled pork platter with the same sides. Once again I was not disappointed, pulled pork is excellent!!! On both days, my three coworkers were highly impressed with the food as well. I have to end this review by saying that I am not easily impressed with BBQ, because I pride myself on smoking great BBQ, I have been doing it for a very long time, I also cater smoked BBQ. Boney's is the real deal, I would recommend them to anyone, I just wish we had Q like this here in Vegas!!!!

    (5)

  • Bryan L.

    I have been coming here since April of 2011. The catfish sandwich is excellent with collard greens. The brisket flavorful and moist. The ingredients are fresh, the food hot, and the staff is friendly. The piped in old school R&B in makes this a pleasant outing each and every time!

    (5)

  • Kirby C.

    Not really sure why they call this a smokehouse... The meat on the pulled pork sandwich tasted like it was braised in water without a hint of even liquid smoke being added to it. Very tender but completely flavorless. The bbq sauce was slightly less flavorful than most store bought brands. Overall, I don't consider this bbq at all and a horrible value for the money.

    (1)

  • Monica L.

    The brisket, barbecue sauce and beans are the best things there in my opinion.

    (3)

  • Kristaleigh S.

    Defiantly good bbq in downtown Denver. I went at noon with my girlfriend. It is downstairs and In a small space. We did get a place to sit inside, communal seating. I wanted to try most of the meats and sauces since I am a bbq addict. I got the two meat plate with an extra meat. I got two ribs, a 1/4 chicken breast, and approx a 1/8lb of pulled pork. I always eat coleslaw, so I got two sides of that. First of all the sides were small. The coleslaw was good but not the best in Denver. I must say that my girlfriend got the mac n cheese. It looked so amazing. I recommend you try that. The chicken was good. It had a nice flavor. The pork had a nice bark and flavor. It was better than the chicken. Delicious. The ribs were amazing. Nice smoke ring, good and tender, tasty! I would definitely get a half rack next time. I tried all the sauces except the hot. The standard sauce on the table is really good. It's not overly sweet..perfect balance of sweet and tangy. The jalapeno sweet sauce was not tasty for me. Perhaps it needed more heat to balance the sweet? The best sauce is their mustard bbq sauce. So good I could drink it! Definitely the best mustard bbq sauce in Denver. I highly recommend you go to Boney's and get your grub on. Next time I will try the collard greens.

    (5)

  • Fred F.

    Service. Too slow other places to go BBQ is very subjective but it was not my kind not much smoke flavor

    (1)

  • Jen M.

    5 stars for their house-made sauces. If you like spicy, by all means tuck into the Hog Hell sauce. Like a Carolina style sauce? Dig into the Gold sauce. Their traditional bbq sauce is great. The pulled pork and brisket were full of smokiness and flavor but a little on the dry side. Bummer. The baked beans are 5 stars all the way and the hush puppies were good. Fun interior and a great family-run business.

    (4)

  • RR M.

    Got a food coma with the sampler...share if you go with someone or else your eyes will roll back and you'll end up looking like the girl in the Exorcist

    (5)

  • zbenye ..

    First time I ate here I thought maybe they were having a bad day. After giving it a second chance I reckoned I did not need to come again. But then friends pulled me in today and my opinion is still "meh". Tough meat on the bones, had to be smothered with sauce to have any taste. Mac & cheese looked disgusting, baked beans were good but just the same as some canned product from the supermarket. Even the cornbread was tasteless. The sweet tea was totally plain. I won't be coming here again, I'd sooner go to TGIF.

    (2)

  • Travis W.

    The food was great, the service was pleasant and quick, and the location made you really appreciate the quality of the food. I was leery of going to a restaurant in the basement below a golden arches one, but decided to try it based on the reviews. I was glad I did. The pulled pork sandwich and sides were almost as good as my favorite place in Memphis. It's a fun, low-key place to go for plenty of food at a reasonable price.

    (4)

  • Sid H.

    This is place is what BBq is all about. The dry rub on the ribs are great! The sauce was also very good but I like my ribs dry rubbed. The greens are some of the best I have tasted. Great place, will be back again when I'm in Denver!!!

    (5)

  • Ellen S.

    Just returned from a trip to Denver. We had dinner at Boney's on our last night...what a treat! Excellent barbeque, terrific service. The sides we had to go with our ribs were all fabulous - cole slaw, mac and cheese, collard greens and beans. The ribs were perfect!

    (4)

  • Ron C.

    Please do not be fooled by the location as related to absolutely yummy and awesome BBQ that awaits. One of my new favorite restaurants in Denver. The staff is absolutely so nice and friendly -- you can tell it's a family operation and you as a customer actually almost feel like family at times. I've had the ribs, wings, pulled pork sandwiches, brisket, cornbread, fried okra (1st time), fries (the best), mac and cheese (my Wisconsin friend loved it and he is a cheese person). The meats are smoked just right and the sauce is wonderful. I found this place via Groupon this spring, have hooked visiting friends, local friends, and even coworkers (on Friday I got some ribs and wings takeout and people were coming by my cube saying "what is THAT smell, where'd you get that, ..and you are such an EVIL person having food that good while we can only watch). My folks will be visiting Denver in September and I will send them here as well as it's close to their hotel. I'll be back and back and back, that's for sure. Thank you for having such wonderful food!

    (5)

  • Chris M.

    I work downtown and went to this place for lunch at the recommendation of a coworker. I thought the food was amazing but the sizes kind of small and the prices kind of high. I will go back, but probably not often.

    (3)

  • Matt M.

    Great food, great portions. I come here for lunch every time I'm downtown. It's a strong second to Moe's on my list of best Colorado BBQ.

    (5)

  • David B.

    I'm going to go ahead with three stars for this establishment. I would put it in the "good but not excellent" category. The bbq is certainly satisfactory and the staff is friendly but I wasn't wowed. Maybe cause it was a fairly meager sized pulled pork sandwich for 7 bucks....

    (3)

  • Alissa R.

    oh my god, the beef brisket here is AMAZING. and the sides, too die for good. i am from louisiana and the greens and fried okra reminded me of home. the bbq sauces are really wonderful. the marinated onions are awesome. the vinegar sauce is spectacular. not only can you walk up to the cart on 16th and larimer, but dine in at their indoor spot on 16th and champa (under mcdonalds. you wont be sorry, at all. this is really good bbq, the brisket is smoked for 16 hours. the rib tips were delicious and i was just super impressed all around. go there now!

    (5)

  • Matthew R.

    Sweet location, kinda reminds me of a NYC setup minus the BBQ. But the food was decent, it was "warm" almost cold in some parts of the sandwich. If it wasnt for that I would have rated 4 stars.

    (3)

  • Jeff P.

    Best (real) BBQ I have had in Denver so far. Best items are the hot links, ribs, mac and cheese (made with actual cheese, not cheese-sauce), baked beans and potato salad. Their BBQ sauce is just awesome.

    (5)

  • Jordan B.

    This is damn good barbeque. Being a transplant from the south, it has been pretty frustrating living out here for the last few years and trying to find anything that compares to back home. Boney's has come through for me. As far as the meat itself goes, all I can tell you is they got the pulled pork right. That's all I've had so far because it's just too good to turn down. It's pulled, not chopped much, not too fatty, and you get a nice quantity of crispy end pieces mixed throughout. I'll have to check out the ribs eventually, and I'll leave the beef alone since barbeque beef is basically sacrilege. For me, though, what makes Boney's great is some of its other offerings. Eating barbeque isn't just about the meat for me - it's the whole meal experience that makes it so great. So Boney's has a few things that are hard to find out here that really make it stand out. First, sweet tea. And it's REALLY sweet - I actually have to mix a little unsweetened in with it to calm it down some. Second, my personal favorite kind of sauce. When most people think of barbeque sauce, they think of that really thick, kind of sweet gooey stuff. My preference is for the carolina style thin, vinegar-based sauce with some hot sauce thrown in. And they have it. And it's reeealllly good. They also have a mustard based sauce that is very good as well. Third, they have freakin collard greens! And they're also very good. Fried okra? Check. Though I don't really eat it, so I can't vouch for if it's good or not. The beans are great, and I'm not usually a fan of baked beans so much. And the mac and cheese is amazing - really thick and cheesy. It's these extras that make this my favorite barbeque in the area. To be fair, they could improve on a couple of things. Their bread selection leaves a little to be desired: a decent corn muffin or two slices of plain white bread (like, Wonder Bread). I'd love to see some good buns or garlic bread or something. And yeah, the sides are a little on the small side. Overall, though, definitely worth checking out.

    (4)

  • Ray L.

    I first tried going to Sam's #3 around the corner for their Huevos Rancheros but they were closed early on Columbus Day. Owner/Chef was there and nice enough to tell me if he was to go somewhere else in walking distance it would be Boney's. Great recommendation. Been to Salt Lick, Stubbs (Tx), Backyard BBQ,(NC) Jay Bee's(So Calif) and this place was as good as any of them. Nice bark on the ribs,flavorful without sauce but sauces were excellent. Also had rib tips, mac and cheese, collard greens and the smoked wings were outstanding, best I have had. Nice flavor and I think they must flash fry them before serving because they are sizzling hot and the skin snaps like eating a good sausage. Don't understand an average rating for this place. I think if you give a lower rating you need to explain why beside it was hard to find parking. Easy walk from the convention center. Brought some tidbits to colleagues at the convention center and they were planning their day to go. Heard they are moving to a bigger location than Champa street location Thankfully i got there before noon cuz the line gets long but I heard people telling the staff 'Love your food well worth the wait" ditto

    (5)

  • Blake H.

    Another place I was excited to try but were left somewhat disappointed. On the upside, the BBQ sauce was excellent! Actually made me sweat and that is a good thing! We had the Rib Tips meal. Mine seamed almost to be overcooked but still tasty. Was really the most disappointed in the sides. They come in a tiny Styrofoam container that left me wanting for more. The mac and cheese was only OK, the beans were better. The search for BBQ continues!

    (2)

  • Kevin F.

    I went in here for lunch the other day and was less than impressed with my meal. I had a pulled pork sandwich and it had a good amount of grizzle and I also ran into a bone! There are a number of different bbq places that are better in my opinion. I also found the sandwich for 5.75 was a little pricey for not much meat. Their Carolina bbq sauce taste like Italian dressing with some pepper, not true bbq...

    (1)

  • Nicole L.

    Loved the ribs, and the sides. Good service and great bbq!

    (4)

  • Phinn M.

    Some of the damn finest Southern BBQ in Denver - Everything I have had here is as good as I've had in CO. The joint is always jumping and the cooks (at the counter) have a rhythm and certain joy about the food they are cooking... probably because they know how good it is.The pulled pork (pig pen style) is my favorite - There is also a bunch of different bbq sauces (homemade) at the counter for you to accent your grub - Really accommodating folks and if you know what you want and know how to ask, they'll do it for you. My only advice is if going for lunch either get there before noon or wait until one because it really fills up quick

    (5)

  • Tony B.

    First time there today for lunch. Fantastic pulled chicken, reasonably priced, and very nice staff.

    (5)

  • Marisa M.

    After having had an strange desire to make brisket recently, I decided to save myself the trouble and stopped in at Boney's Smokehouse recently for lunch. I ordered the brisket meal with the potato salad and mac and cheese. (I know- total fat kid lunch! Though in my defense, the $10 meal easily made for 2 lunches and probably could have extended itself into a third if I wasn't completely over brisket by then.) The brisket was very good and didn't come overly sauced which I liked. Boney's BBQ sauce was a little too sweet and didn't provide as much kick as I normally like, so I decided to enjoy the meat with a little less sauce than I would have otherwise used. The potato salad and mac and cheese were both also pretty good, but VERY rich. The mac and cheese was a touch too gluey and the potato salad was a little too creamy. All in all, Boney's satisfied my craving for brisket and BBQ and was an excellent value for the amount of food served.

    (3)

  • O W.

    WOW. This place has IT! What is it? Meats from the smoker that are so juicy and tender with a smoke ring that goes deep, with a nice crust that makes you want to slap yo mama. I ate the smokehouse sampler with 2 BIG ribs, brisket, pulled pork, and hot links, all of which were outstanding. I also had mac and cheese, potato salad, and cole slaw, and cornbread, all of which homemade and all ridiculously good. The staff was so friendly I felt like I was an invited guest in their home. With the Motown tunes on the satellite radio awesome BBQ and all the root beer I could drink, I was transported to that place your mind goes when you're happy, well-fed, and content. I wanted to hug the folks in the kitchen, but they might have been put off by that. Regardless, everyone in Denver NEEDS to eat here. 5 stars all the way from a BBQ connoisseur.

    (5)

  • Kara T.

    Great BBQ! We stumbled on this place and it was a true treat. The pulled pork was tender and the sandwich was loaded. The brisket had very little fat and was delish. Highly recommended.

    (4)

  • Jody D.

    We recently found this place hidden under the 16th street McDonalds. So glad we decided to venture down! Boneys offers some great combo meals with all the usual BBQ fare: pulled pork, brisket, sausages, ribs. Each combo comes with a choice of a bun or cornbread along with 2 sides. The sides are also standard fare: mac and cheese, beans, potato salad, slaw, etc. They also include extra BBQ sauce with the package. Sweet tea is also available. The portion is just right for me, leaving me filled for the majority of the afternoon. Being from the northeast I am often told that I dont know what good BBQ is, but I know what tastes good, and Boney's qualifies. I have had the pulled pork and the brisket. Both were tender and left me wanting a bigger portion. The sauce is great as well. Sides are tasty as well. I didnt find the mac and cheese to be bad at all! The only recommendation I can make is to go early or late, as the lunch crowd causes a line at the register. The place is somewhat small for eating in and the take out is great, so dont be afraid to go eat on the mall. I will echo what the first reviewer said: Boney's does really great BBQ! *edit*- Boney's used to be a stand on 16th street. You may have heard of it during the DNC as Joe Biden was helping to serve for them.

    (5)

  • Matthew W.

    NOTHING BAD TO SAY ABOUT BONEYS! Let me start by saying this is only my 2nd review ever on Yelp. My 1st was not so great. Since then the restaurant I reviewed closed down. Go figure.... Anyways, Boneys does it right!!! I ordered the catfish to go and I kid you not, EVERYTHING I touched was AMAZING. Perfectly seasoned, perfect portions, perfect everything! I was born and raised in St. Louis, Mo, so I can say with confidence that I know my BBQ. You will not be dissapointed!

    (5)

  • John C.

    Nice downtown bbq joint. Awesome wings. Pork is juicy. Grab the hot vinegar sauce Sides of green beans and collards were yummy

    (5)

  • Becky C.

    Passed the sign on the way to the Convention center and elected to come back for lunch. Location: Lower level of a building near the entrance. The restaurant offers both stairs and an elevator for an entrance. Food: Well, might just get down to the food review. I ordered brisket and potato salad. The brisket had a meager helping of sauce on the meat and the meat was very overcooked. The brisket was blackened on the outside and dry as a bone on the inside. Rather puzzed how something could be overcooked in the morning. Tons of salt on the food. Would rather have s barbecue dry rub. Not good at all. Service: Wait staff is completely lost. We were directed to place an order at the checkout register, then didn't get helped due to the guy making orders. Finally someone came over and asked us if we've been helped then walked away also. A third person came over then we placed an order. No staff directed us to a table even though the couple that came in right behind us was taken to a table, seated and asked what they would like to drink. Food was delivered to a random table we decided to sit at. Staff did not deliver entire order and we had to go back to the counter to get it. Overall, disappointing first time experience to which we will not return.

    (1)

  • Jeremy S.

    Solid BBQ and friendly staff. Had the pulled pork sandwich a side of tasty coleslaw and some cornbread. After ordering at the bar they seemed to have lost my order, but when they realized my food never came they immediately comped the meal without missing a beat. Seems like they care a lot about their customers, thumbs up!

    (4)

  • Hannah W.

    My friend and I came here for a quick afternoon snack around 5 on a Saturday. We got seated very quickly. The lady who seated us was very nice and wiped down the menus for us because it had been dirty. We ordered the 2 meat platter with ribs and pulled pork and fried okra and sweet potato fries as sides. Although the ribs were a bit too charred for my liking, I really enjoyed the flavor of it and how it just falls right off the bone. The pulled pork was a little drier than I expected but still good with some barbecue sauce. The portions were great as well. We wanted to snack on this, but it was quite filling. The total came out to be ~15 dollars which was very reasonable. I would want to come back and try some of the other things on the menu. The only downside with this place is that it's kind of hidden, but food and customer service was awesome!

    (4)

  • James E.

    Beef brisket and pulled pork with a drizzle of BBQ sauce. Lord have mercy. Food is top notch. The service can be a little slow but the staff is friendly. I'll keep coming back. Try the fried okra, too.

    (4)

  • Emily K.

    Visiting from California for a conference and decided to get BBQ.. was not disappointed here. I wish people smoked meat like this in San Francisco. I had the two meat platter with brisket and ribs twice, and the meat was great both times, lots of smoke taste and color, even on the ribs. Cole slaw was standard, but exactly what I wanted. Cornbread was standard. Mac and cheese salty but delicious. Fried okra crispy and interior not slimy! Fries would be the one skippable thing I had. I ate them all anyways though, so there's that. One platter is enough for two servings if you have a small/medium appetite. Good variety of sauces for every taste - find them near the soda fountain. Service is great, so kind. Thanks for helping me scratch that BBQ itch!

    (5)

  • Mark B.

    Not a lot of great BBQ places in Denver this has to be one of the best. Fast friendly service.

    (4)

  • Chris Y.

    I finally stopped in for lunch and a beer. Beef brisket sandwich was delicious. Very chill atmosphere. Everyone working here is really cool.

    (5)

  • Michelle P.

    Yes folks, a five star rating! This place is off-the-charts - literally and figuratively. Off the charts AWESOME; and off the charts tucked away in the lower level behind and below a bakery and crazy staircase! Worth the trip, so if you like outstanding BBQ - get there, now. I had the Pig-A-Dilly sandwich, described as pork "laced with fried dill pickles and a dabble of our kickin' cole slaw." Take a look at the picture - laced and dabbled my butt! This stack of heaven between two absolutely delicious buns was loaded. The meat was perfectly smoked and tender, and all meat - no fat or mystery chunks. The cole-slaw was fresh, and not too runny, and not so cold that it decreased the heat of the meat and pickles. The fried pickles were rings, and not over-battered, or so overpowering that the flavor of the meat is lost. The bun - perfect and not too bready! Tasted a little bit like a Hawaiian role - a bit sweet and yeasty. This is a place where you order at the counter, and get a number. I kid you not, by the time I got my drink and sat, the food was delivered to the table, and HOT!!! There is a sauce on the table, but a variety of others that can be tried by the condiments. The one on the table did it for me. Packed just the right punch of BBQ, sweet and a little back-kick of heat. I put it on my sandwich, then of course, dipped it in in too! The place is clean, has a FINE selection of beers that I will be back to try later, and a true BBQ/southern "vibe" - checkered tablecloths, pig, farm and license plate decorations. The place was super crowded (not surprising) but surprisingly, not too loud! The entire place was clean, and welcoming. I had the mac-n-cheese side, and wasn't blown away, but who cares? The fried okra is outstanding, and with 9 sides to choose from, I'll just try something else next time. Oh, there will be a next time. Maybe for dinner? Whether you're looking for ribs, brisket, chicken, catfish, pulled pork or hot links - in Denver, this place puts all others, especially chains, to shame.

    (5)

  • R M.

    Try to beat the lunch line during the week to get a great tasting plate of family style southern bbq. Delicious sides, moist brisket and pork and friendly wait staff.

    (4)

  • Lori H.

    Delicious!!!!! Best BBQ ever! Nice atmosphere and very friendly!! We have never left this place disappointed...pulled pork, fried okra, fried catfish and sweet tea is our top favorites although everything there tastes amazing!!!

    (5)

  • Kalia L.

    Waited a bit longer then usually but the food here are amazing. I never really like corn bread until I tried theirs. Its really nice and sweet.

    (4)

  • William B.

    Always have to check out an BBQ place or any place that claims to be BBQ. Fun to go down the stairs to enter the restaurant. Service was friendly and restaurant was spacious. Ordered the pulled pork with slaw and beans. Pork was flavorful but like mine with a bit more smoke flavor. Wished I would have asked for sauce on the side it was a bit heavy but had good flavor. Beans were fantastic and the slaw was good but nothing spectacular. Highly recommend.

    (4)

  • Megan B.

    Holy good BBQ. Went for the ribs, which were on par with the best I've ever had. Note: Do not get the green beans. BBQ is not meant to be eaten with green beans (and they're not very good, but that doesn't matter because the ribs were SO good.)

    (5)

  • Phil H.

    A great choice for BBQ in Denver. If you're going for lunch, get there earlier (near 11:30) or be prepared to wait-- the line can often go up the stairs. Very good slow-cooked pork and chicken, all sorts of meat plate combinations, delicious standard BBQ fare sides, and sweet tea! Also provides a loyalty program for free food in a relatively quick amount of time. Friendly staff, and great for large parties, too.

    (4)

  • Victoria C.

    Yes! Everyone was really friendly, and I got my catfish when they ran out of something else and I could pick a substitute. Pulled pork and chicken and brisket were all good too! I was given hush puppies instead of cornbread, so that was disappointing. Guess I'll have to go another time for cornbread :)

    (4)

  • Abigail H.

    Whoa, damn. The food is just freakin' fantastic. If you haven't eaten here, drop whatever you are doing and just go. Bring someone and split the sampler platter. It is a TON of delicious food. This place always comes up when we start the "What do you want to eat?" conversation. We can't wait to go back!!

    (5)

  • Darius D.

    Last year my wife and I were in Denver and I ate here for lunch. It was simply amazing. My wife grew up in Louisiana and I told her she needed to go with me. We went the next day but unfortunately they were closed on Sunday. We planned a trip to Denver and planned eating here. Tonight my wife and I ate here for dinner. It was as amazing as it was last year and definitely worth the wait. My wife ate the pulled pork meal and absolutely loved it. I had the half rack ribs with collard greens and their baked beans. AMAZING.

    (5)

  • Rich A.

    I absolutely love this place! Being from Texas this is truly some southern-style home cooked barbeque that's to die for! 5 stars all the way! I really enjoy their brisket and hot links but everything is worth trying once here!!!

    (5)

  • Ron K.

    Yum frickin' yum to use the vernacular. One of the few places in the Denver area to get burnt ends. Everything, I really do mean everything on this menu is DELICIOUS!!!!! From the creamy coleslaw, mac & cheese, to the brisket is quite simply yummy. My wife and I enjoy good barbecue; we have yet to find something here that isn't good including the help. And Boneys is at the top of our list

    (5)

  • Mike L.

    The only place I've found in Denver that is better is the Rib House in Longmont. I highly recommend for dinner as very good service and great bar b que and that's from a born and raised Kansas City boy! Give it a go. You'll like it.

    (5)

  • Igor C.

    Ok, I'm from Kansas City and I know good BBQ when I see it. This was more than good BBQ; the sides, greens and beans were a way above average in flavor. Hush puppies and cornbread? The house sauce was good and I tried the mustard based one too. Stick with the house.

    (4)

  • Dan W.

    Excellent food! I had the smoked wings and they were incredible! Fall off the bone, nice smokey flavor. Absolutely fantastic. Why doesn't it get 5 stars? Because we went when the restaurant was maybe 70% full and it took nearly 25 minutes for us to get our food, which was way too long for a lunch. Perhaps we just caught them on a bad day, but it seemed all the tables around us were having the same issues

    (4)

  • Allie S.

    The food is really good considering I haven't found good BBQ in Denver yet. However the service at this place is really lacking. The place was almost empty when I got there but there were several staff members present. However, it took a long time to get water and have my order taken by a waitress. The food came pretty fast but the staff also failed to notice that water refills were required. They also took forever to bring me the bill that at some point two different people brought me the bill while I waited to sign the receipt. The place should pay more attention to their service and not just be laid back since the food is good.

    (3)

  • Lucus R.

    Have been a customer for 9 years. Pleased to see that the quality and quantity of the food has remained the same. The meat is pilled on their sandwiches and their baked beans are second to none.. I've always liked their sweet tea.

    (5)

  • Stewart L.

    This may be the most underrated soul food place in Colorado Denver to be more specific, I think since it's not located directly on 16th St. a lot of people miss out and it's a shame but hopefully this will help, when you come to Denver check out this so food shack, it's got all the amenities of home plus a nice bar television and good atmosphere There's an old saying in African-American culture "you can't eat everyone's collard greens", that's because a lot of people don't know how to make them the right way but this place is got it down and they are fantastic I suggest the brisket platter along with a side of greens

    (5)

  • Dan C.

    I like Boney's, but I've had two distinct experiences there. The first time I went, the brisket was dry. It was still edible (unlike Yazoo's, which was disgusting), but it just wasn't moist enough to be really good. The second time I went, I had the rib tips and they were awesome. Hush puppies are awesome. Mac and cheese is very good. Atmosphere is cool. Boney's is right on the cusp of being a decent BBQ place in Denver, of which there are few, if any, worth going to. If they keep a better eye on their brisket, I'll give them a higher rating.

    (3)

  • David J.

    Great BBQ. Only wish they had some more locations out of downtown.

    (5)

  • Jenna C.

    This place has an adorable atmosphere. More importantly, the food was amazing!!! The sampler platter was the best, the ribs fell off the bone like butter! A must have in Denver.

    (5)

  • Colter H.

    Grade-A BBQ at solid prices. Date of Visit: 6/7/2014 Boney's has quickly become my favorite BBQ joint in the Denver area, and one of the better BBQ places I've had outside the deep South. We stopped by for an early Saturday dinner and could not have been more pleased. Aside from a bit of confusion in finding the place (it's downstairs in a mall-type setup), Boney's hit this meal out of the park. Dishes tasted included (meats - Pulled Pork, Beef Brisket, BBQ Chicken, Southern Fried Catfish, BBQ Rib Tips), (sides - Forkin' Good Potato Salad, Fried Okra, Baked Mac'n Cheese, Hush Puppies). The pulled pork was some of the best I've had, the catfish was done perfectly, the brisket could contend with some of Texas's best (Stubb's), and the hushpuppies, a personal favorite of mine, are the best I've had outside of the Carolinas. Considering the prices, service, and product quality, Boney's is hard to beat.

    (4)

  • Emily C.

    I'm drunkyelping and I'm not ashamed to admit it. We went here last night. I don't know why I've never reviewed this place before. Dumb move, me. Every single time I've been here, whether during a lunch rush or during dinner, which is usually slower, the service is always on the money. Seriously. Likely the most courteous, genuinely friendly, prompt, and consistently good service I've received in downtown Denver. I'm a freak about good service. I approve heavily of this place. Most importantly, though... The BBQ itself. So damn good. The brisket is amazing, the chicken supreme. All the sides I've tried are really, really tasty. Collards with flavor. I'm into it. You may miss this place the first time if you're looking for it. Past a dismal, failed, trophy-wife-run wine shop, and down a flight of stairs, you'll find it. Follow your nose, get some meat n sides. With a huge helping of incredible service. Get ye to Boney's.

    (5)

  • Jirakate M.

    Bbq ribs are so tender that You don' have to chew them at all! Coleslaw and fries are ok. Sauce is a bit sweet.

    (4)

  • Blake P.

    By far the best BBQ I've had in Denver. The sides are really great, potato salad and fried okra are excellent. Pulled pork, chicken, and ribs are the best. I wouldn't say I'm a fan of the catfish. The ordering is odd to me. You order when you walk in regardless if you are eating in. They have an awesome looking bar with good local brews on tap, but I've never seen anyone behind the bar.

    (4)

  • Mike C.

    Salty beans and potato salad to the point of being inedible. Sat us with no waiter though everyone else got one. Had to keep asking for the cobbler. Brisket dried out and blackened. Smokey but unseasoned meat. Sauce was good and helped. Staff seemed lost.

    (2)

  • Tara L.

    I would have given Boney's 3 stars but I absolutely had to deduct 1 star because of service. I get it. You're the only waitress but honestly there were only five tables and one got up and left because you never acknowledged them. The guys at the bar and two of the remaining tables already had their drinks and food orders placed. That left you with two tables to service but yet it took a full 15 minutes for a cup of water and 30 minutes before my food came out. It's BBQ....it's already cooked! Then please don't try rushing me out after it took you forever to get my food to me. I don't really care that you're about to close now. I walked in at 6:45....plenty of time before the 8:00 closing. I found the pulled pork dry, the brisket both dry and fatty, and the rib tips dried out. So why would I have given them 3 stars initially instead of two? The baked beans. They were the only saving grace of the meal.

    (2)

  • Sara S.

    I'm from Kansas City. We are proud of our barbecue. I was pointed to this 'secret' joint by someone else from KC. I was super skeptical... I am SO GLAD I checked this place out. I order chicken, because most places screw this up. It was so moist and flavorful! The house sauce is sort of spicy, but it was nice kick. The gold sauce is sort of mustard-ish, I loved it too. The potato salad was great! And the French fried kinda look sad, but they tasted great! This is a hidden gem in downtown Denver. I will certainly be back.

    (5)

  • C. K.

    Best BBQ in downtown Denver. Everyone has their favorite style of BBQ whether it's more rub, more sauce, more smoke, more Memphis, more KC... you name it. This is South Carolina/GA style BBQ from my perspective and for lunch it hits the spot. I generally lean towards the pulled pork or the brisket so I can only comment there but the meat is tender, the sauce is great, and the sides are wonderful and plentiful. I believe this is a family run place as you'll always see the same great people pridefully serving up meals. If I was from out of town I wouldn't necessarily run here but if you have a hankering for some bbq in the Mile High City you can't do better. I've been coming here for a few years now and still remember waiting out the door when it was a few storefronts north of it's current location. Glad to see they've taken advantage of the bigger space and made it successful.

    (5)

  • William C.

    We have been here twice and both times we have been underwhelmed- first the service is lacking. The counter lady was not at all engaging nor did she try to be at all personable. The food- as far as BBQ goes, many places are far better particularly for the price. Just about everything is a la carte and while we ordered a dinner, the three sides we chose were French fries, sweet potato fries, and BBQ beans. The size of each was really small. Overall, I would not come back- sadly, it could be executed far better-

    (3)

  • Missy D.

    The delivery was faster than expected, so that was a bonus. They forgot to bring me a strawberry lemonade, but they did bring a regular lemonade and it was nothing short of fantastic. The meat was juicy and delectable, but my ribs were a hair overdone. The mac and cheese is creamy yet different and I liked. The potato salad had to much mustard for my personal taste, but I still ate most of it. The sweet potato fries are so yummy. I will eat here again, but I will probably go in next time so I can have fresh food.

    (4)

  • Jeremy H.

    Easily best bbq in Denver. I'm from Dallas, been here 4 years now, constantly in search of the best pork ribs. They are at Boney's BBQ. Ribs so good, make you wanna slap yo mama! One of the best pulled pork, brisket, mac n cheese and fried okra that i have found as well. Great sauces, excellent rubs and consistently out smokes the competition.

    (5)

  • alan c.

    Oh baby, so glad I stumbled into Boney's for lunch today. In town for a pulmonary conference and looking for solid lunch joints and as usual YELP members didn't steer me wrong ! We don't really have good BBQ in the SF Bay Area and whenever I can accommodate my need for smokey meat and char I seek out of town solutions. This place did the job. The rib tips were terrific and the beef brisket was a little fatty but man it was tasty ! The sauces they provide are ample and varied enough that you won't need an alternative and the sides were okay. The hush puppies were a little too dense and the fried okra seemed packaged. The cornbread that came with the 2-3 meats plate was solid as well. I had a plate full and left for less than $20. A success !! I will be back Monday when they reopen !! Please open in SF or Oakland !!

    (4)

  • Scott P.

    Food was good, service great, location hard to find + dark. I had the pulled pork. On my list (but not tops)

    (4)

  • Paul A.

    Wow. The sampler platter was amazing. Enough for 2 people. Mac and cheese was great. Service no problem. Looks like a family run place and our server was really nice.

    (5)

  • Colorado K.

    Black owned and runned, you know it's gonna be amazing! and it was! Love it and I'll be back

    (5)

  • Demitri R.

    Gave them another shot. They took over the Mexican Place that had closed down. Its Clean Inside. I like the Bar Area. You still grab a menu and walk to the cashier and order then take a seat and they bring it to you. The Prices have gone up as probably did their rent. The Portions have stayed the same. Ordered Rib Tips and Potato Salad and Baked Beans. It was all Delicious so yes the quality has gotten better. The Customer Service is great as it has always been. But they still dont give you enough Portions for what you pay. And the Rib tips on some of them had more fat then meat. I paid 14.00 for me. 2 People can eat for that at Yazoo and Get more food.

    (3)

  • Lan S.

    Good Bbq! We got take out thru Yelp, order ready and hot as promised. Good value under$20 for half slab of ribs and 2 sides. Only complaint is ribs a little on dry side. Would order from these guys again

    (4)

  • Roberta P.

    Here for convention and SO glad I found this place. Had the brisket, pork and catfish (separate visits!) and all were yummy. Don't miss out on Boneys

    (5)

  • Kris D.

    Denver can be a little trendy with its food joints, which is fine. I am all for ambiance and experimental menus for a special night out. But I would eat at a place like Boney's that appeals to your carnal senses over the latest trendy bistro any day of the week. This is comfort food at its best. It hits the spot when you are hankering for some tasty barbecue in a low-key setting. Boney's is located in a sprawling lower-level space. You almost feel like you're walking into a well-kept secret - if you blink, you'll miss the sign out front. I wouldn't describe it as divy though. Each room has its own feel, but the main dining area is laid out with lots of historic looking woodwork and plenty to look at on the walls. Food is served in baskets and styrofoam and wrapped in tin foil. You order at a counter where the staff is in no hurry to rush you through the line (and the line can get long at lunch). And let's talk about the food. Oh sweet baby Jesus, the food. I always order the pulled pork sandwich combo, which comes with one side. The tender, spicy-sweet pork overflows onto a fresh and airy bun. I have it made Carolina style (topped with coleslaw). And the baked beans taste like they've been slow-cooked for hours - rich in flavor and textured with bacon. The portion is way more than I should ever consume as a respectable Western woman, but I usually manage to inhale it anyway. I love this place. It satisfies the senses. It's reasonably priced. It's authentic. And it feels kinda good to suggest this place to those friends who think they know all the hot spots in town.

    (5)

  • Nokkie L.

    Great comfort food! Service was ok. Some dishes lacked while others were on point. Not my first choice but if I am in the area I might stop in.

    (3)

  • Lauren V.

    Just sat down at the bar, waited ten minutes, no one came. Then I was told to order at the register where 30 conferencees were in line, no one was there when I walked in. So instead of waiting another 30 minutes, I left, thanks for wasting my time and ruining my lunch. You could use a sign or some customer service. I am so hangry right now

    (1)

  • Kathy K.

    Boyfriend and I went during the weekend.... BEST BBQ we have had! This is our new favorite spot for bbq. We ordered their Smokehouse sampler! I dislike chicken and Boyfriend likes chicken. Boyfriend dislikes ribs and I love ribs! Perfect! We also enjoyed the pulled pork, sausages, and cornbread.. (OH MY)! Fried okra, mac -n- cheese, and bacon green beans were ordered as sides. Enjoyed the green beans and okra, but the mac-n-cheese was not shareable! We should have ordered a whole 'nother side or three! I drool thinking of it. They had great sauces as well. The waitress (which there was only one) gave us our first waters and soda, but I refilled our own water glasses. Dining for our first time, wasn't sure if we were suppose to do that or not. Anywhoo, we would definitely go again! Once you go, you'll be sad you wasted your time at other bbq joints!!

    (5)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :11:00 am - 3:00pm

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : Yes
    Delivery : Yes
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Accepts Bitcoin : No
    Good For : Lunch
    Parking : Street
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : Full Bar
    Outdoor Seating : No
    Wi-Fi : Free
    Has TV : Yes
    Dogs Allowed : No
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : Yes

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