Top BBQ, or Barbecue Restaurants in the New Britain and Southington, Connecticut Area

The New Britain and Southington area of Connecticut, in the Central part of the state, is one of the fastest- growing sections of Connecticut. One of the largest areas of business growth in the New Britain and Southington, Connecticut area has been in the restaurant industry. Since the early 2000's, a large number of restaurants, offering a wide range of cuisines, have opened for business in these communities. Among the most popular types of restaurants in Southington and New Britain, Ct, are barbecue restaurants. Because these businesses often do not advertise extensively, many local residents are unsure of specific restaurants' offerings and hours of operation. Presented here, in an effort to assist the consumer, is a guide which offers brief profiles of the top BBQ restaurants located in the New Britain and Southington, Connecticut area.

A) Famous Dave's..65 Columbus Boulevard, New Britain, Ct..(860)348-1340
The New Britain, Connecticut outlet of this nationwide BBQ restaurant chain is a favorite dining spot of many hungry local diners. Delicious, honest barbecue food, at reasonable prices, is consistently offered here. Appetizers such as catfish fingers, rib tips and BBQ chicken wings are great meal starters at Famous Dave's, as are their fresh, garden salads, soups and chili. Barbecue sandwiches, chicken sandwiches and burgers, grilled salmon and chopped pork are favorite lunch items here, as are many of their famous combos. This New Britain, Ct BBQ restaurant is particularly known for serving its delectable St Louis- style spareribs, which are available in several sizes. A special feature at Famous Dave's is their selection of feasts and combos, with several types of meat and side- dishes combined. Great side dishes at this New Britain, Ct barbecue restaurant include baked beans, cole slaw, fries, apples, potato salad, green beans and mashed potatoes. A very good children's menu is offered here and several tasty dessert are available. Service is always very efficient and prices at this New Britain, Connecticut restaurant are very reasonable. Famous Dave's serves lunch and dinner daily.

B) Pig Out BBQ..16 Eden Avenue, Southington, Ct..(860)623-2227
This top- quality BBQ restaurant in Southington, Connecticut is a relaxed establishment that specializes in serving stick- to- your- ribs barbecue food. Their large menu features appetizers such as Southwestern Pizza, fries topped with chili, cheese and peppers and shrimp cocktail. Several fresh and crisp salads, such as Taco Salad and Texas Tumbleweed Salad are other great meal- starters here. At this Southington, Ct barbecue restaurant, sandwiches, such as pulled pork, BBQ jerk pork, Cajun chicken and Cuban, are available in regular and large sizes. Delicious dinners at Pig Out BBQ include flat iron steak, Surf & Turf, hickory- smoked pork loin and Buffalo chicken breast. Other outstanding menu items at this Southington, Ct BBQ restaurant are their hand- rubbed , hickory- smoked pork ribs, barbecue chicken wraps and tasty burgers. Service at Pig Out BBQ is very good and prices are very reasonable. Live music is featured here on Friday and Saturday nights. This Southington, Connecticut BBQ restaurant is open for business Tuesday through Sunday and is closed on Mondays.

C) Smokin' With Chris..59 West Center Street, Southington, Ct..(860)620-9133
In a relatively short period of time, Smokin' With Chris has established itself as a must- eat- at restaurant in the Southington and New Britain, Connecticut area. In addition to being a full- service restaurant that specializes in barbecue and other smoked meats, Smokin' With Chris is a leading live music venue in Southington, Connecticut. A welcoming, laid- back atmosphere is present here, accented by very good service. A large and varied menu, chock- full of mouth- watering dishes, is featured at Smokin' With Chris. Their appetizer menu features items such as nachos, flank steak skewers, smoked pork rib ends and chicken wings, as well as soup of the day. Several crisp, garden salads are served here, including a wonderful "Spring Salad", with wild cherry dressing. Tasty pasta dishes at this Southington, Connecticut BBQ restaurant include Chicken Alfredo and Chicken Primavera. Among the Chef's Specialties here are; Baby back ribs, Chiles Rellenos, Sloppy BBQ Spareribs, Meat Lover's combination plate, BBQ chicken, prime rib, smoked stuffed pork tenderloin, smoked swordfish chop and Southern cornbread and sausage gravy.

When it comes to sandwiches, this Southington, Ct BBQ restaurant not only offers an array of tantalizing choices, but they also serve a large selection of delicious side- dishes with all sandwich orders. Some of the excellent sandwiches featured at Smokin' With Chris are; BBQ ground sirloin with cheddar cheese, Cubano sandwich, beef brisket, blackened chicken, peanut butter and bacon, burritos and quesadillas. The delicious assortment of side dishes, of which two are served with each sandwich, include; baked beans, cole slaw, cucumber salad, potato salad, macaroni and cheese, sweet potatoes, rice and beans, corn bread, French fries, onion rings and collard greens. A children's menu is featured, as well as a catering menu, at this Southington, Connecticut BBQ restaurant and Sunday brunches are held on special weekends. Live jazz music is usually performed here on Friday and Saturday nights. Normal starting time is approximately 7:30 pm. This Southington, Connecticut BBQ restaurant is open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday and is closed on Mondays.