Restaurants in Sloan Lake
Franks Bar-B-Que
Rates above the average for restaurants near Sloan Lake — one of 6 we've tracked here.
Things to Know
Frank's Bar-B-Que is a casual BBQ joint known for its brisket, ribs, and house-made sauce, located in a nondescript building with limited seating that's primarily set up for takeout.
Most reviewers rave about tender, flavorful meats and the welcoming owner Frank Jr., though the unassuming exterior and inconsistent execution on sides means quality can vary.
- ✓Brisket and ribs are melt-in-your-mouth tender with excellent smoke and flavor
- ✓House-made BBQ sauce has the right balance of sweetness, salt, and tang
- ✓Owner Frank Jr. provides genuinely warm, hospitable service
- ✓Coleslaw consistently praised across reviews
- ⚠Pulled pork can be dry and bland in spots with inconsistent flavor
- ⚠Beans had an off-putting flavor that turned at least one reviewer off
- ⚠Potato salad is heavy on sour cream and onion, overpowering to some tastes
- ⚠Unassuming exterior and side entrance make it look closed or catering-only
- ⚠Limited menu and side options
- ⚠No military discount
Based on Google reviews · AI summarized
Hours
Monday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
What Visitors Say
Alexz Wilson
a month ago
Next stop on my Colorado BBQ adventures was Frank’s. Been trying to come for a while, the outside makes the place look closed or only for catering but there is a door on the side and a few tables inside to eat. Overall, I was not super impressed and actually upset. Nothing like spending good money on bad food. The service was amazing and I loved the old timey vibes, but the food just lacked in a lot of places for me. The pulled pork had a good flavor in some spots but was slightly dry and bland in others. Coleslaw was good, but the beans were not a good flavor at all, they actually made me gag a little, the potato salad is okay but has a heavy sour cream and onion flavor, very overpowering, needs a little dial back. Homemade bbq sauce was not bad, ketchup base for sure and a slight hit to the back of the throat, sweet and smoky for sure. Pork: 3/5 Beans: 1/5 Coleslaw: 4/5 Potato salad: 2.5/5 Bbq Sauce: 4/5 No military discount and spent $21 before tip. Not jumping at coming back here anytime soon, also wish they had more side options. As a southerner, this joint didn’t hit as well as some of the others I have tried in the area.
Aimee K
3 weeks ago
Don't let the location put you off. This place has amazing food for a great price. Their brisket and ribs were all-off-the- bone, melt -in-your-mouth delicious. If I could change one thing, I would have a mustard based potato salad. But who goes to bbq for potato salad? 100% will be back.
Dave Chao
11 months ago
Visitor to Denver. Heard about this place from another hotel guest so I had to try it. Small little restaurant it’s little seating, mostly set up for takeout. Menu board had limited selection, made my order, and ate outside nearby and wow, the food was fantastic. Loved the meats and the coleslaw. I’ll be back next time I’m in town.
Zachary Baldini
a month ago
Stopped in today with my son after not having this place for close to 15 years and man it hasn’t missed a beat. The chopped bbq and potato salad were amazing. Can’t wait to come back again and try the brisket! Ran into my old homie Justin from high school who took over the family buisness, what a great guy and an amazing family!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Franks Bar-B-Que worth it in Sloan Lake?
Most reviewers rave about tender, flavorful meats and the welcoming owner Frank Jr., though the unassuming exterior and inconsistent execution on sides means quality can vary. Known for: fall-off-the-bone ribs and brisket.
What do visitors love about Franks Bar-B-Que?
Brisket and ribs are melt-in-your-mouth tender with excellent smoke and flavor House-made BBQ sauce has the right balance of sweetness, salt, and tang Owner Frank Jr. provides genuinely warm, hospitable service Coleslaw consistently praised across reviews
Is there anything to know before visiting Franks Bar-B-Que?
Pulled pork can be dry and bland in spots with inconsistent flavor Beans had an off-putting flavor that turned at least one reviewer off Potato salad is heavy on sour cream and onion, overpowering to some tastes Unassuming exterior and side entrance make it look closed or catering-only Limited menu and side options No military discount
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