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Moe’s BBQ is where the Vail locals go when they get off the hill!  I think because it’s a little off the beaten path, unlike say Garfinkels which is right by where you walk into Lionshead Village from the slopes.  You have to walk a few minutes and up a flight of stairs, but Moe’s is worth it!

Moe’s was started in Vail by some transplanted Alabamians who perfected their BBQ’ing techniques in college at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa.  They serve fantastic pulled pork, grilled ribs, smoked turkey, and fish, as well as generous portions of Southern-style side dishes such as mac & cheese,  collard greens, baked beans, and cole slaw.

It’s a really casual place - you walk in and order at the cashier stand, then they call your name when the food is ready. They post the daily specials where you order - today they had a shrimp “Mo Boy” served with two sides of your choice.

Seating is fairly limited, just a few benches in the restaurant.  The crowd is friendly though, and you could find a way to squeeze in or borrow a few chairs among the customers.

There’s an outdoor patio as well, which is enjoyable when it’s not too cold.  Even this day, when it was pretty cold out and had started snowing slightly, there were quite a few people hanging out.

The best part about Moe’s was the prices - I got a medium sized order (1/2 pint) of their delicious mac & cheese, a small container of their baked beans, a slab of jalapeno cornbread fried up on the grill, and a can of Newcastle - all of this was only $9. The mac & cheese was so amazingly good - you could even see chunks of melted cheese among the pasta.  So rich and filling!

It may not seem like a bargain to many but in this ritzy ski town Moe’s seemed a great value.  Heck, a beer alone would probably cost $7 in any other bar!   My friends all drank tallboy PBRs and I think they were around $3 apiece.

Check out Moe’s to avoid the throngs of tourists, gapers, and misbehaved children at slopeside, and instead enjoy a hearty BBQ meal with some delicious and filling sides and a cool local crowd.

Moe’s Bar-B-Que is located in Lionshead Village, at 675 W Lionshead Cir.  Call for more details at (970) 479-7888. Check out their menu or visit their web site at moesoriginalbbq.com.