Whiskey Star Smokehouse

I decided to make a little road trip up to Breckenridge—my first time visiting this charming mountain town—and quickly regretted not booking a room for the night. The streets were buzzing, the air was crisp, and to top it off, it was Bacon & Bourbon Weekend. After wandering past what felt like an endless lineup of tempting eateries, my craving for BBQ won out, and I landed here. The experience was close to five-star worthy, with just one hiccup: the place was noticeably understaffed. That said, Brittany—the bartender who also doubled as my server—handled a packed bar and a floor of tables with grace. If she was stressed, you’d never know it. Her service, with its easy smile and unfaltering pace, was five stars on its own. Now, the food. Let’s talk brisket. Their dry-rub brisket was melt-in-your-mouth perfection—tender, smoky, and seasoned so well it didn’t need a drop of sauce (though they did offer a solid lineup for those who like to dabble). If I could do it again, I’d order double the meat. The cornbread? Classic southern-style, crumbly but moist, just the way it should be. The mac and cheese was creamy and satisfying, though it stopped short of being unforgettable. The vibe sealed the deal. Country tunes drifted through the space, and the bourbon and whiskey selection was nothing short of impressive. I could easily imagine this spot as the perfect evening hangout, a place to linger over good music and great drinks. If work ever brought me to Breckenridge for a longer stint, this would no doubt become my go-to after-hours haunt.

- L Schmidt -

Stopped here for lunch with my family the portions were decently sized. Im not a big barbecue fan but my wife is and she was blown away with how good it was. I had the wings which were also very good would definitely recommend to anyone in town.

- Edgar Guerrero -

The brisket is good. I got the sliced brisket sandwich. It comes on a buttered bun. Portions are small but the smoked brisket is worth a taste. Prices are high for what you get. There are several sauces to choose from. Full bar. Fast friendly service. Coke products in a glass.

- Steven L -

Incredible food and friendly attentive service. Little quiet but we were out of season. We got the sharing 2 meat platter and enjoyed the sides, added one extra which meant it was plenty for the both of us. Definitely recommend for those visiting breckenridge.

- Emily Tucker -

I had lunch here with my husband and we had a great experience! The customer service was noticeably attentive and positive. The bartender who served us was especially kind. They accommodated my gluten allergy with ease - the menu clearly identified what had gluten in it as well. We got the deviled eggs and the brisket platter with mashed potatoes. Everything was delicious! It was a bonus that the gravy was also gluten free. We will definitely be back.

- Molly Powell -

My boyfriend and I went here for dinner and was by far our favorite spot we went to in all of Breck.. we were there for a few days and kept smelling this place from the river walk so we finally went in for a meal and the bartender/ server that helped us we believe his name was Logan, he was super friendly.. very knowledgeable about the menu and restaurant.. we trusted his recommendations on the whiskey flight and definitely wasn't disappointed. Amazing service, DELICIOUS BBQ and just all together a great experience!! Dont forget to order the pig shots

- Chera Martinez -

2nd visit in last two trips. Absolutely love their bbq. The nachos were the star of the meal. I always enjoy their brisket too. Definitely a got to if we make it thru town.

- Ross Yoder -

We were vacationing in Breckenridge for the first time and visited this restaurant. It was beginning to get cold outside in the evenings (mid-October) and we requested to be seated upstairs--hoping it would be a little warmer. It was and we were pleasantly surprised at the atmosphere. Both service and food were excellent. In fact, we enjoyed the BBQ so much, we came back for the last meal of our vacation. Over the two visits, I tried ribs, brisket, pulled pork, and the chicken wings. They were all excellent. And if you like whiskey, they have an amazing selection, including the rare stuff like Pappy and Stagg. Most of the whiskeys seemed to be fairly priced. Highly recommend!

- Stephen Arnett -