11 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Meriden

“I’ve been coming to this place for over 20 years! I’ve never had bad food or bad service. The gentleman that owns it and runs it is an amazing man extremely polite and for sure knows how to make good barbecue. The ribs and pulled pork are absolutely phenomenal!“

“This is such a great restaurant. Love the atmosphere here and the beauty of the place itself. The food is great. The happy hour food menu however is minimal and seriously lacking options. Also, the service at the bar is often very slow unfortunately.“

“Best bbq I’ve ever had! Loved the pulled pork!“

“Our party of 5 had never tried Mission BBQ before. We found a table and were immediately greeted and asked if this was our first time in. She introduced herself and showed us the menu and how to order and gave us ample time to decide. Once we ordered our food it was out within minutes. The catering manager came over to the table, thanked us for coming in and gave us coupons for our next visit. We enjoyed our fantastic dinner and before we left she then brought back a complimentary dessert. We’re from Maine, and have never had such kind, and courteous service that made us feel like family. Overall an outstanding experience and if we ever find ourselves back in the area will most definitely be back. Please open a store in Maine. You won’t regret it!“

“Had a great meal here for the whole family, and the owner came by and joked with the kids... husband had burnt ends, brisket, ribs, etc. He loved the smoky flavor of the meat and that not all of the flavor came from the sauce. nice to find a BBQ restaurant with a veggie option, thank you!“

“We were traveling for work and the hotel suggested we check out Pig Rig. We were not disappointed! The BBQ baked beans were awesome. It is kind of unfair to just call them baked beans, there is so much going on that it could be the entree by itself. Whatever you get make sure that bbq baked beans is one of them. The brisket is shredded not sliced and I loved it (6) different sauces and they are all great. The food was awesome and the staff were just as great! The owners were super friendly and I will definitely be returning. Hidden gem in CT for sure!“

“Muchas gracias por la atención muy deliciosa la comida y el servicio excelente. Recomendado....“

“I highly recommend Cyr BBQ for your catering needs! We’ve hired Chad twice and he truly impressed everyone with his delicious food. The New England Clambake was a huge hit! They are professional, prompt and very nice people to deal with. Thank you, Chad and Lisa!🥳“

“I ordered Door Dash for my first time from here. I was NOT disappointed! Everything was AMAZING! I did the meat and pick three. The only thing I wished for is a potato salad with Egg option. Everything was a 10/10 I also loved how everything was packed separate.“

“Unforgettable BBQ Experience Thanks to Pig Rig! We had Pig Rig cater our daughter’s rehearsal dinner, and the experience was incredible! From the moment Dan arrived, everything was handled with professionalism, warmth, and precision. He set everything up beautifully, making sure the presentation matched the celebratory vibe of the evening. And the food—wow! The BBQ was out of this world. Tender brisket, juicy pulled pork, flavor packed kielbasa, delicious pulled chicken, and sides that had everyone going back for seconds (and thirds!). The guests were raving about the mac and cheese, cowboy beans, potato salad and cornbread. It was the perfect blend of comfort and flavor, and it made the night feel extra special. Dan didn’t just serve food—he helped create memories. If you’re looking for top-notch BBQ and service that goes above and beyond, look no further. Pig Rig is the real deal!“

“Best chicken in CT I drive from Waterbury just to get this!!!“