With summer quickly approaching, you're probably going to have visitors in from out of state to see Colorado in all of its glory. One of the most popular places to take our friends and family has to be Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park.

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After a day of venturing into the great outdoors and driving over Trail Ridge Road, chances are that your group is hungry. But where do you eat? Any time I am exploring a new city or town, I usually look at TripAdvisor to see where the hot spots are. More often than not, the reviews are pretty spot on, so it's an outlet I can trust from other travelers.

The Best Place to Get Lunch or Dinner in Estes Park, Colorado

With more than 4,800 reviews, it's kind of hard to deny that this Estes Park restaurant is quite popular all year long. Smokin Dave's BBQ and Brew has a four and a half star rating on the popular travel site, TripAdvisor.

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Smokin' Dave's has all the staples you can expect from a barbecue restaurant, but have you ever had gigantic bison ribs? Smokin' Dave's has them, and they look delicious.

Other items you can find on the menu at Smokin' Dave's BBQ in Estes Park include fried catfish, burgers, chicken fried steak, the Pitmaster Sandwich, and much more.

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The next time you are taking a trip to Estes Park to see Rocky Mountain National Park or making a quick stop for some saltwater taffy, you need to make plans to visit one of the highest-rated restaurants in town at Smokin' Dave's BBQ and Brew.

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Not planning a trip to Estes Park any time soon? That's okay, Smokin' Daves has numerous locations in Colorado. See the menu and other locations at smokindavesbbq.com.

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