The 10 Best BBQ Joints in Connecticut — 2026

We compared all 141 BBQ joints in Connecticut on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated November 2026.

#1 · Chow Food and Beverage CompanyClinton

(860) 669-6200 Website View listing

#2 · Wire Mill BBQRedding BrisketPulled porkBBQ chicken

(203) 544-9988 Website View listing

#3 · Cowboy ButterNew Milford BrisketRibsPulled pork

(860) 717-4416 Website View listing

#4 · The Cue Restaurant and CateringDanbury

(203) 207-4669 Website View listing

#5 · Taino SmokehouseMiddletown Smokehouse

(860) 358-9828 Website View listing

#6 · BanC HouseNorwalk RibsBBQ chickenBBQ sandwiches

(203) 853-7926 Website View listing

#7 · Bear's Smokehouse BarbecueWindsor Smokehouse

(860) 785-8772 Website View listing

#8 · Brother Jimmy's New HavenNew Haven

(203) 823-9780 Website View listing

#9 · Chester's BarbecueGroton

(860) 449-6868 Website View listing

#10 · Hindsight BBQWaterbury BrisketRibs

(475) 233-2971 Website View listing

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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services (buffet, texas-style, brisket, ribs, pulled pork, smokehouse, bbq chicken, bbq sandwiches), posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.