Barbecue cuisine: the best places to taste it in Hartford

8 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Bear's Smokehouse
Bear's Smokehouse
90/100 (1034 ratings)
Quick Bites
Gluten Free Options
Barbecue
American
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Meatballs
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Baby Back Ribs
Sandwiches
Beef
Pasta
Salad
Wings
Mac and cheese
Ribs
Poutine
"This is one of the best smoked BBQ places I have found. I wish I lived closer and could eat more of the yummy for my tummy BBQ. The layout is rustic..."
Cave Arnold
"Today me and my husband visited the Hartford location and we were immediately greeted by Kevin, the assistant manager. He was warm, friendly and..."
Ashley Sierzant
"Highly recommend bear's. I like the cafeteria style serving. It made things flow smoothly. Food was great. Pulled pork and chicken were really..."
Randy Smith
"Awesome food, super friendly staff and cool vibe! We had mama bear salad with briskets and a side pulled chicken. SO GOOD!! Highly..."
Yu-chen Karen Chen
"Was the second time I’ve been here. It was as good as I remember it. One of my top 10 places for pulled pork and/or brisket of all the places..."
H W
"Here's my problem with these Smokehouse's, its the cryptic nature of them. You walk in to a "cafeteria-type" ordering station, the exact ordering..."
Dan Herrick
"Fantastic service, I ordered the Moink balls and burnt ends and they were delicious! They had a few great sauce flavors, but the meat was so..."
Lexi Aagesen
Dodo's Bbq
Dodo's Bbq
89/100 (49 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
Barbecue
Lunch
Barbecue
Lunch
Black-eyed Sally's Southern Kitchen
Black-eyed Sally's Southern Kitchen
88/100 (1553 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
Barbecue
American
Barbecue
Cajun & Creole
Bar
Cajun & Creole
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Drinks
Calamari
Calamares
Crab Cake
Ribs
Sandwiches
Chicken And Waffles
Burger
Waffles
Jambalaya
Crawfish
Catfish
Shrimp
Beef
Shrimp and Grits
Red Beans and Rice
Pasta
Andouille
Salad
Wings
Fish
Mac and cheese
Pork
Sit down
Bar
Cajun & Creole
American
Barbecue
Jazz Bar
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Table Service
Gift Cards Available
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Live Music
Drinks
Lunch
Dinner
Late Night
Mid-range
"Delicious food with a great atmosphere. We were walk-ins so had to wait a bit for a table inside, but there was a band playing live music so the..."
Jonathan Phillips
"Tastes like a hug from Mom! The food was absolutely delicious — the cheddar grits were so good we had to being extra home! The buttermilk ranch..."
Steven Lepore
"(Last visited 7/29/2021.) As a very popular and local favorite I've been to this place a couple of times, but have never gotten around to doing an..."
The Hungry Road
"Okay y’all, so whenever you are in this area, this place is a must eat at! The photos really do no justice! This food was so damn good lol. One..."
Brittney Clarke
"Basically open mic night meets Village Vanguard in Hartford Connecticut tonight. The jazz was great and food even better. Southern fried chicken...."
Brett Pardikes
"Found this place on yelp and was in love with the menu so we had to try it out. Y'all my husband is still talking about the corn bread! I loved the..."
Jeanine & Leroy Porter
"We came to Sally’s for brunch and it didn’t disappoint. The catfish with grits was so good. The staff was friendly, the food was good and the..."
Tyler Sinnott
"The Most Satisfying meal I've had in Hartford CT. I came in here thinking it was the bar next door 🚪 but I wasn't exactly sure what I was in the..."
Christopher Garza
Bear's Smokehouse Bbq
Bear's Smokehouse Bbq
88/100 (838 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Barbecue
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Baby Back Ribs
Pork
Sandwiches
Beef
Pasta
Salad
Wings
Mac and cheese
Ribs
Poutine
Meatballs
Ice Cream
Chicken Wings
Barbecue
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This is one of the best smoked BBQ places I have found. I wish I lived closer and could eat more of the yummy for my tummy BBQ. The layout is rustic..."
Cave Arnold
"Today me and my husband visited the Hartford location and we were immediately greeted by Kevin, the assistant manager. He was warm, friendly and..."
Ashley Sierzant
"Highly recommend bear's. I like the cafeteria style serving. It made things flow smoothly. Food was great. Pulled pork and chicken were really..."
Randy Smith
"Awesome food, super friendly staff and cool vibe! We had mama bear salad with briskets and a side pulled chicken. SO GOOD!! Highly..."
Yu-chen Karen Chen
"Was the second time I’ve been here. It was as good as I remember it. One of my top 10 places for pulled pork and/or brisket of all the places..."
H W
"Here's my problem with these Smokehouse's, its the cryptic nature of them. You walk in to a "cafeteria-type" ordering station, the exact ordering..."
Dan Herrick
"Fantastic service, I ordered the Moink balls and burnt ends and they were delicious! They had a few great sauce flavors, but the meat was so..."
Lexi Aagesen
The Charcoal Grill
The Charcoal Grill
85/100 (153 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
Barbecue
Steakhouse
Steakhouse
Spanish
Latin
Spanish
Brazilian
Latin
South American
South American
Brazilian
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Drinks
Breakfast
Salad
Barbecue
Brazilian
South American
Spanish
Steakhouse
Latin
Delivery
Reservations
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Accepts Discover
Accepts Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Buffet
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Drinks
"This is the only buffet I like, I don't normally eat buffet style food. But this tastes fresh and there are so many healthy options. I love how fresh..."
Natalia Ransom
"There the best... people... the best...�� they take care people very well.. love the food. Very kind.. but the meat. Is the best... thank you..."
Gilberto Velez
"Delicious food and a very nice and elegant home environment. Also the staff cares about you and treats you like..."
Marcus Silva
"I came here with 3 friends for dinner and was surprised that they didn't offer the meat by the pound in the evening. They only do the grill where you..."
Sammi
"Had dinner with some friends and as soon as we walked in the door, we were greeted by the owner. He took us for a little tour to check out the buffet..."
GG
"We really like the food but there wasn't much selection.... But it might have been the time we went... I like my meat well done and pretty much all..."
Kelleah Moon
"Unbelievable Brazilian steakhouse. All you can eat is $18.99. The selection and cuts are amazing. House staff is super friendly. Family friendly..."
M. Irfan Ali
"Amazing! Great food at a good price for high quality buffet, drinks are delicious, staff and owner are extremely hospitable and informative, love the..."
Carra Straut
"Great ambience with nice Brazilian music and delicious meat! Very friendly staff. You can choose to pay per weight or just go..."
Pedro “Shade” Rabinovitch
Arrowhead Bar & Grill
Arrowhead Bar & Grill
84/100 (378 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Barbecue
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Barbecue
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Tacos
Deep Fried Green Beans
Burger
Buttered Popcorn
Beer
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Food was awesome! Friendly bartender, I was so hungry I forgot to take a picture of the Reds Fire Burger. It was lit af. They make the food on a..."
Joshua Hubbard
"First impression was it was a hole in the wall and kind of shady. Got inside and WOW! Food was delicious! Everything was cooked perfectly! Burgers..."
Sam Gingerich
"Great place and staff. ESPECIALLY THE OWNER! Never had a problem or witnessed one. Great food and prices. If I lived closer this would be my..."
ronnie b
"Local dive bar with great food and awesome service! Definitely check it..."
Challen Henning
"Great food and service. Club sandwich was HUGE and very..."
Filthy Hands Property Preservation
"Owners always greet me when i enter very friendly. I always get their phillycheese steak n home made potatoe fries love it! Food is done in a timely..."
Gabe Quijano
"The BEST Philly wrap and can't beat the home made..."
Anne Willett
"I love the small town vibe and the drinks were..."
Cj “TALLZKILLZ” Monostar
"We just got take out. The food was good tho the homemade potato chips were a bit salty for my taste. My swiss mushroom burger was great with a huge..."
Nancy Warren
"The prefect example of a small town bar. I really enjoyed this place. The fish and chips is excellent and costs only $11. I don't know another..."
Philip Van Ee
"Excellent burgers, local bar. My wife and I decided to try this place. Just moved into the area. I had the arrowhead burger and she had a regular..."
Ron W
"we ordered the mini tacos for an appetizer, they tasted great. I ordered the burger for my main entree with the homemade chips. Both of them were..."
Nicholas Lester
"We love arrowhead for our take out..."
Courtney Young
"Great food.. We placed a $75 food order. It was cooked to perfection!! Friendly owner/bartender will def go out of my way to eat there in..."
deer hunter
"Great lunch! Great people!! Fast and massive amounts of food for the..."
Cam Bshaw
"Great place for drinks food or to just socialize. As for the review from Julie Stineman, The same company that cleans beer taps and lines for almost..."
Kirk Duncombe
"Arrowhead bar is a great place to go for fun and laughs! We always have a good time there! Bartenders are great, jukebox is fun, people are relaxed..."
Gary Camire
"Stopped in on our way through town and had a great lunch. Good food and great..."
Allyson Wisniewski
Barbecue Company Grill & Catering
Barbecue Company Grill & Catering
79/100 (286 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
American
Barbecue
American
Cajun & Creole
Barbecue
Cajun & Creole
Dinner
Lunch
Sandwiches
Ribs
Pork
American
Barbecue
Cajun & Creole
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Best BBQ in lake country. This place never disappoints. Covers all the basics and always has interesting specials available. Whether brisket, pulled..."
Cory Nettles
"Great place highly recommended! We orders the full rack of ribs which were amazing and three teriyaki bowls with rice. Only complaint was the rice in..."
Hayden Parente
"1st time.. WOW! GREAT stuff. Pork, brisket and BOMB bread pudding. Thank..."
pat mcnamar
"Had them cater our Derby party this past weekend and people are still talking about how great the food was!! Great customer service and the food is..."
Sarah Lynn
"The Barbecue Company has the best smoked brisket, pork and sides. The smoked chicken is also delicious. Helpful staff & they will give samples. They..."
mary g
"Good food by what seems like a nice family business. I went hog wild and got the 3 meat sampler. I thought it was a touch pricey at $30 but got to..."
William “Bill” Robarge
Pigeon River Smokehouse
Pigeon River Smokehouse
75/100 (114 ratings)
Quick Bites
Barbecue
American
Barbecue
American
Dinner
Lunch
Sandwiches
Burger
Pork
Sit down
Barbecue
American
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Great food good polite..."
Regina Webb
"Interesting place . Its a BP gas station, a convenience store, a restaurant and probably several other things I haven’t recognized yet . Menu is..."
Samuel L
"Place is a great, pleasant place to stop. Guy behind the counter was super patient with my 5yo, very inquisitive daughter. And the chicken fingers..."
chris buckaloo
"Very good food and very nice people would definerly reccomend their food! Im a picky eater..."
Dan Roake
"Best places to try..."
Morgan Allen
"We stopped here at what we thought was some random gas station on the way home from Pigeon Forge to use the facilities and decided to grab a bite to..."
Jasmin Carter