Bird Dog BBQ

Bird Dog BBQ is a barbecue restaurant at 1645 Briargate Pkwy in Colorado Springs, serving Oklahoma-style barbecue from a counter-service line where guests can watch their food being sliced and plated. The meats are smoked over oak, which the restaurant says gives a milder flavor than hickory or mesquite, and sauces are served on the side. They make their sauces in-house, with mild, hot and extra-hot versions plus a Wasabi-Q sauce. The restaurant says its barbecue sauces are gluten-free.

Brisket and pork are trimmed of most fat, and extra fat is available on request. Catering is a big part of the business, covering office lunches, weddings, banquets and other gatherings, with vegetarian, paleo and child-size options noted. Online ordering is available, and this location is one of several under the Bird Dog BBQ name.