Pit Fiend Barbecue

Pitt Fiend indeed! This place serves up legit Texas-style BBQ that's hard to beat. The brisket is slow-cooked, smoky, and succulent--definitely not dry. The coleslaw and sides are delicious, and they offer plenty of mushroom and vegan options too.There are so many sauces to choose from, you'll never get bored. You can enjoy your meal with indoor and outdoor seating, or even sit at the nearby brewery and grab a beer. The Dungeons and Dragons decor adds a fun touch to the atmosphere. Located in Denver's RiNo Art District, this all-natural wood smoke fire BBQ spot is a must-visit!

I was thrilled to discover this barbecue gem in downtown Denver! The location was super convenient, and we were delighted that they still had all their meat options available. We indulged in the beef brisket and pulled pork, and both were absolutely amazing. The brisket had a gorgeous smoky ring, and both the moist and lean slices were incredibly tasty. The pulled pork, paired with their honey mustard sauce, was a flavor explosion.Being our first visit, we decided to sample four sides. The mac & cheese was a bit on the dry and thick side, but the flavor was still quite good. The coleslaw had a unique Asian twist that was quite intriguing. The potato salad stood out as my favorite side--simply delicious. We also tried the cornbread with hot honey, which was slightly dry but still enjoyable.The service was top-notch--friendly and attentive. The ambiance was charming, and we actually enjoyed our meal at the brewhouse next door. The outdoor seating under the trees was perfect. If you're on the hunt for fantastic barbecue in Denver, I highly recommend this place!

I was walking down Larimer when this divine smell of smoked rib came tickling my tummy and o boy did I not get disappointed. Pit Fiend is a barbecue joint with excellent quality meat and service. As I got in, the waiter was serving someone else some delicious and juicy brisket. You could see the juice flowing as the knife was cutting the meat down like butter. We ordered the half rack spare ribs and it was delicious. The bark was so flavorful and the ribs were not overly greasy. The ribs do not come smothered in sauce but instead, an array of multiple sauces are available for dipping at a free serve station. I really appreciated that as I was able to experience the exquisite mouthgasm in multiple different ways and combinations. The theme is dungeons and dragons and the guys at Pit Fiend made me feel like I was hanging out with the homies from my childhood enjoying some D&D and excellent food.I am just absolutely dissapointed that this joint only has 49 reviews. Truly a hidden Gem in Denver. I was just visiting from LA California but will make a point to come here everytime I am in town.Thank you Pit Fiends for amazing food and the nostalgic cozy atmosphere.

Not what I was used to in Texas but decent BBQ for Denver. The best thing eaten was the Mac and cheese, followed by the jalapeño corn bread. Short ribs were serviceable but needed sauce for more flavor. Chopped lamb was kind of tasteless, not overly hot, and disappointing. My wife rated the chopped bbq sandwich as fair to good. She thought the potato salad was fantastic and got her 'chef's kiss' seal of approval. We might eat her again if in the area and jonesing for BBQ. Otherwise, we'd probably look for other options.

First meal upon arrival in Denver for a weeks reprieve from Phoenix heat. Trapped trying to get through downtown before a baseball game, we parked the car and walked to avoid the traffic. Stumbled upon this great BBQ joint next door to a brewery. Patio dining with a takeout drink from next door! We ordered a brisket plate and a pulled chicken plate, coleslaw and beans were our sides. Loved the pickles. The meats were excellent! They were so smoky and there was a nice bark on the beef. Chicken was pretty spicy, already in a sauce, so I didn't add anything. Coleslaw is fresh and obviously homemade, same with the beans. They have a circular order, pay, pickup area so you enter one way and leave another. I did it all wrong. But they weren't super busy so no one scolded me. :)

Pricey but worth it. Best brisket in Denver and the sides were also delicious. Get the pit beans!

Stopped by on a Sunday evening and got a brisket sandwich and a pork tenderloin with cucumber salad to eat at a nearby brewery. At the time, they were sold out of several of the sides, so come earlier if you have some specific menu items in mind!Both meats were nice and tender and I loved how they had descriptions for all of the sauces and which meats they paired well with -- we liked all of the sauces we tried! The cucumber salad had a nice sesame flare and was enjoyable. Maybe not the absolute best bbq I've ever had, but still tasty and I'd definitely come back!

Conveniently located in the heart of Rino and next to a very busy brewery, this is the perfect spot to walk up and grab some lunch. Service was fast and friendly. Food was delicious! They were out of mac & cheese and potato salad but the sides we got where delicious. Plenty of seating inside and lots of folks where taking their platters to the brewery and enjoying a beer on a hot day. Will definitely be back.

Pit Fiend outs the real deal! I've had a ton of BBQ across most of the country and a lot of time in Texas. Their BBQ is very authentic to the roots of doing it well with open fire. The brisket was exceptional. It was perfect on flavor and consistency. I loved the lunch I had. The beans were maybe a touch over salted, but everything else from the location, the decor, the staff, and especially the food were amazing.

The ribs were so tender and perfectly cooked. The brisket melts in your mouth. So many bbq sauces to meet every craving. We brought our 18 month old who is a total foodie and all the food got her smack of approval. Best BBQ in Denver hands down. And the staff make you feel like family. The extra perk is the brewery next door which makes for a very fun night out! But I would come here again and again just for the food!