Top 5 Barbecue in Connecticut

188 1/2 Willow St, New Haven, CT 06511, United States

“4.5. Great neighbourhood pub with good vibes and good food. The wings were the highlight- definitely order them. They were crispy and saucy and cooked well. Also ordered some burgers- you can get any burger with Beyond Meat (great for vegetarians) and also as a “skinny” in lettuce and with a side of vegetables. Next time I’ll ask for no A-1 sauce - personal preference but read about the sauces they add because they will be all over the burger so make sure you like them. The Cajun fries are also great! Server was friendly and checked-in. Lots of other food options on the menu - very accessible for vegetarians. There is patio seating and a big back room as well. Three different sports were playing on the television screens- so definitely something for everyone. Good selection of beers!”

625 Torrington Rd, Litchfield, CT 06759, United States

“I’ve been going here many years and I’m not sure how to give this review, because the quality of the food changes every time they have a new owner. When they first opened this place the food was incredible, and then it was below average, and now it changed again. Last I went it was just average, nothing like it was when it first opened. But by no means was the food bad!”

160 S Main St, Newtown, CT 06470, United States

“Stopped in for beers and apps. Loved the giant pretzel. Good selection of beers. Enough TVs to keep the football fans happy. Staff was attentive. A great place to bring a group to hang out for a few hours and catch up on old times.”

369 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT 06106, United States

“Came in with my daughter who is studying at UCONN Hartford on a monday for lunch with my infant. The staff was super friendly and accommodating. The food was amazing. I got the burrito salad and my daughter got the taco salad. The bowl for the taco salad was a bread bowl and was delish. Lots of beers on tap. So glad we found this place. Cant wait to return!”

838 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT 06032, United States

“Had to give them a 5 in all areas! I live in town, I've been there twice and service was on point. 1st time with my husband, 2nd time with girlfriends and great service continued. I was very impressed with my "surprise me" drink that's on the drink me. You tell them what you like and the bartender surprises you with a drink they made. They nailed it! A couple next to me complimented the look of the drink, rum, mango, etc and the taste was all there. This time around I had the pork belly.. yum. Great place to go, bring your family, friends and/or your partner.”

1128 New Britain Ave, West Hartford, CT 06110, United States

”The Irish nachos are delicious, there onion rings fried to perfection and Kitchen sink wings or tender are the best.”

11 Schoephoester Rd, Windsor Locks, CT 06096, United States

”Great vibe - wonderful service, excellent blackened chicken, walnut and strawberry salad. Husband enjoyed his buffalo wings (wings were large in size) and found a new beer he enjoyed too! Good location right next to airport! Outdoor seating would be perfect on warmer days.”

30 Grove St, Ridgefield, CT 06877, United States

”It gets very loud and our table was on the smaller side . Staff pays attention to everyone and the kitchen keeps things moving at a great pace. My burger was very good I ended up taking half home.”

144 Albany Turnpike, Canton, CT 06019, United States

”10/23 - Incredible Lobster Cobb Salad with the option now of steamed lobster, "The Angry Queen Bee" fried chicken sandwich with brie, bacon and honey is unbelievable & the pierogies deliver. Sunny meal outside. # 9/23 - Really nicely done fried cod with fries and coleslaw, more cheesesteak spring rolls, matzo ball soup & chicken salad on rye. Enjoyed the deck seating. # 8/2023 - Excellent food. The matzo ball soup was perfect this time with the right salt and celery balance. The tuna salad on untoasted rye was so good. Loved the cheesesteak spring rolls. Exceptional in this category. My partner chose the Monday hamburger special and ate every bite. Bringing their pierogies & chicken salad sandwich to a family member, she asked where did you get this beautiful food? Dish N Dat! # Returning Jan '22 the food, service and oldies music is still fun. Chef's special menu changes. # The fried Lobster salad is perfectly well-balanced in terms of all its components. The hard boiled egg was cooked to perfection. The yolk had no hint of grey of an overcooked egg, nor did it have a hint of dark yellow in the center of an undercooked egg. There was a perfect fan on the avocado slices. The bacon accompanying the salad was crispy and provided crunch to the greens. Red onion gave the right heat and cherry tomatoes blended it all together. House dill dressing was fresh and creamy. I'd prefer the option of lobster fried or right from the shell. Still, a fine salad. # Lunch included lime & apple margaritas, two quesadillas, matzo ball soup, a chicken salad sandwich & ground beef tacos. This batch of soup was too salty and had more celery than needed. The chicken salad sandwich was good sized on toasted rye with large pieces of breast with a mayo/grape/celery dressing on top. The taco menu item is overpriced when two more quesadillas @$4. each on Tuesdays would have been a better buy. # Visiting Dish N Dat two days in a row, the food, service, atmosphere and retro fifties/sixties music make dining here a pleasant experience. Our first meal on a Tuesday, we were pleased to find the house margarita was on special this day for $3.00! Salt or sugar rim. Three flavors. Good pour. Also on special, quesadillas were $4.00 with beef, pork or chicken. My partner got one of each. All were well seasoned and portioned. Wings had a good size. The lobster sandwich on a grilled roll with arugula @$22.00. was pricier than some, but still a treat. I liked the chef grilled the inside of the bun and left the outside as is. Bread right out of the bag always disappoints. The Chef adds arugula, which to me is a bitter green, so it detracts more than compliments the sweet lobster. For our second lunch, it was great to find a place in CT that serves matzo ball soup. It's delicious and is proudly the owner's grandma's recipe. So healthy, I asked him if anyone in his family ever got sick. "Never!" he said. The soup and sandwich combo offers tuna, chicken salad or grilled cheese. The tuna was creamy with good flavor. The rodeo burger, like all their burgers, is a half pound and served, pink, no pink or killed. The latter, our waitress said, was a hockey puck. My partner ordered no pink, and that's how it was served, with big crispy fried onions, bacon, cheese and BBQ sauce. The French fries that came with his burger were preferable to the ones I had with my lobster roll. More uniform in cut and size, crispier and better seasoned. Our waitress said we had a different cook this day than from our first lunch of their two chefs. She added that regulars will call and ask who's cooking today, as they both have their fans. The owner, noting our return, treated us to his Maryland crab tots. Warm and crunchy with true crab interiors, we could see why they're popular. The red house sangria was ample with fruit and had a nice portion of wine. The owner also owns Sorella's in Hartford, and Tavern at Keney Park in Windsor. (See my reviews/photos) Dis N Dat is kids friendly and a fun spot for a family, but adult couples on a casual outing will enjoy dining here, too.”

78 Main St, Thomaston, CT 06787, United States

”Amazing first experience at this restaurant. Loved the wings - crispy yet juicy, sauces were phenomenal, blue cheese was chunky and good. We also had bbq ribs, Mac and cheese, steak, and truffle fries. Great service. Highly recommend”

135 Storrs Rd, Mansfield Center, CT 06250, United States

”This was an amazing experience. We ordered raw oysters, and we were blown away by the freshness and perfect preparation. The shrimp scampi ravioli was incredible. I wished that I had bread or a spoon to finish all of the sauce. I will be back to try more delicious food! 😋 😊”

19 Main St, Newtown, CT 06470, United States

”Amazing atmosphere, cocktails.... and omg the pizza! Must have! The French onion pizza with bacon. To die for yummy. The drinks were tasty and beautiful. Worth the drive 100x over!”

572 Watertown Ave, Waterbury, CT 06708, United States

”Pros: hotdogs were good, they carry foxon park, free popcorn, and seemed clean Cons: Mac and cheese is awful, asked for a well done burger and it was rare ( they did fix it), the chili tasted burnt and had a bad texture, everything needed salt badly, and the food was just mediocre. Overall, we love BBQ and this is not good BBQ.”

55b Palomba Dr, Enfield, CT 06082, United States

”I honestly don't know why this place isn't rated higher.. I've been here 3 times in the last 6 months and each time was always a good experience. The menu is good and covers the likes of my whole family of 5. The service and staff all have been fairly friendly. The interior is cozy and inviting. Overall I like this place and recommend them.”

81 S Main St, Unionville, CT 06085, United States

”I dined there last Sunday during brunch time with my parents, my kids, my sisters, cousin and nephews. We had a great time! The drinks were on point and the food was excellent! I had the grilled pulpo & ceasar salad and both were delicious. We finished it off with fresh made churros paired with chocolate & dulce de leche dipping sauces that were yummy too. Overall we are definitely going back soon and recommend 100%! To top it off we got to meet & compliment the head chef/owner Luis Vazquez who is from our native island of Puerto Rico! You gotta visit this fusion cuisine gem in the heart of Unionville!”

45 East Ave, New Canaan, CT 06840, United States

”This place was incredible!! We came here for dinner and the staff are so sweet. The food is great, and the workers are very attentive. We came and even got a free dessert for simply being kind to there staff. I definitely will be back!!!”

230 Tresser Blvd h004, Stamford, CT 06901, United States

”The lion head meat balls were totally raw, Mayo tofu was not good we threw it in the garbage and the Mongolian beef was all rubber! I hope we don’t get sick”