Eagle BBQ — Restaurant in Four Corners States

Where to start? With the ribs cooked to sumptous perfection so they fall off the bone, amazingly moist and tender brisket and pork, homemade mac and cheese, and the delicious baked beans, the Eagle BBQ at Copper Mountain is our go-to for lunch with our ski school guests as well as where my friends and I gather for après-ski every afternoon after work. When we come in, whether it's for lunch or après-ski, Darrell and his stunningly friendly and efficient crew smile or acknowledge us - I know our ski school guests appreciate eating at an establishment where the staff is so welcoming. In addition to the guys behind the line, Eagle BBQ's bartenders are the best. I can't get into too many details but ask Parker, Chelsea, Nick, or Erin for a "happy meal." With a well-stocked bar, we especially enjoy the variety of bourbons and as an Elijah Craig distributor, we have purchased a few tasty bottles of Toasted Barrel. The deck is also one thing that separates the 'Bird (so named by JD) from other Copper establishments. So grab a lawn chair on the snow or deck, and enjoy soaking up some afternoon sun with a cold one or two. Can't thank Darrell and his crew enough - thanks for everything you do for us...

Another spot in Copper Mountain that I'm a fan of is Eagle BBQ. They have been located in the center village since 2016 and server up what they call Colorado BBQ, a mixture of the traditional American styles.

Orders are placed at the counter and there is plenty of seating available for groups of any size. There is also a small bar with a good selection of local craft beers and a full bar. Kids plates are available and include a burger, hot dog, chicken tenders, or mac and cheese.

I went with the slow smoked tender pulled pork platter ($16) served with a choice of side (bbq beans for me), thick cut white bread, and a fountain drink or PBR. The side of beans was large and of good flavor. The meat was tender and had a nice smokey flavor.

My wife had a similar order but went with the pulled pork sandwich with side and same drink choices ($15). The portion size of pork seemed to be pretty much the same, so maybe the sandwich meal is the way to go, unless you are going to try more than one of the meats offered. They do offer brisket, turkey, ribs, and sausage in addition to the pulled pork we tried. Overall a good and quick meal...

Really solid BBQ with good food prices and awesome drink prices for a ski hill. Only at Copper would you fund a place like this that's allowed to not be owned by the mountain and do things a little different. True gem for their food (in terms of flavor) and drink specials.

I got the sampler platter with ribs and smoked Turkey - both recommendations of Zach the bartender. They were awesome and paired with a side of beans. It was all a knockout -especially the ribs which had a great smoke ring, good tenderness, but not overdone. The turkey is a meat I normally forget about but on the suggestion I was game to try. Admittedly these didn't hold a candle to the ribs, but were still really really good, flavorful, and juicy. The beans were a recommended side dish from the chef (along with the mac and cheese). The sweetness and richness of the beans was killer. Easily a top 25 bean recipe I've had, and I've had A LOT. I somehow missed the sauces as my helmet was sitting in front of them so the beans became my sauce where needed. The flavor on everything was so good though that very little...