Best places: Barbecue restaurants in Branford, United States

Casual chain featuring BBQ & classic sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders.

Casual venue for American BBQ, including hickory-smoked meats & classic sides, with outdoor seating.

BBQ spot with eclectic apps & ribs in wood-paneled digs, with live music several nights a week.

Casual steakhouse chain known for grilled beef & other American dishes in a ranch-style space.

BBQ, burgers & other comfort eats draw locals to this compact fixture with a large seasonal patio.

Traditional American BBQ & Southern-style sides on offer in this lofty spot with exposed-wood beams.

Family-owned fixture since 1967 serving chili dogs & other comfort foods in homey, relaxed environs.

Stylish, brick-walled tavern offering Southern dishes & BBQ, plus craft beer, wine & spirits.

🫤 Personal Review; Atmosphere - gave me cookout vibes. They played songs from when I was in high school. Service - Nice young men, attentive but slow. Food - Here for me is the issue. The food wasn’t to my liking. I didn’t like the taste. The Mack and cheese was dry and not very cheesy. The brisket wa...

👍 Was I caught off guard that one side and one meat was over $23 from a food truck? Very much so! But I can’t lie, the price matched the quality. They give you a ton of meat, I had a good amount left over. Very tender and flavorful brisket. The sides were good too. It wasn’t your typical runny mac and...

Casual steakhouse chain known for grilled beef & other American dishes in a ranch-style space.

Casual steakhouse chain known for grilled beef & other American dishes in a ranch-style space.

👍 We had a good little meal at the old Little Lucharitos. Same owner but different concept. Seafood boils and BBQ. It was real good. A small place but very cozy with a nice outdoor seating area as well. We had the Whiskey Smash and Classic Mojito. Very good. We also had the BBQ plate of brisket and a...

👍👍 Best barbecue in CT. We loved our experience here! It’s a small family owned place with some of the best bbq we’ve had. The pulled pork was amazing and the homemade bbq sauce was the perfect spice and sweetness. Also gluten free. The owner Brian was great and spent time talking with us and giving us...

Local BBQ outpost serving smoked meats & sandwiches, plus comfort sides, in a low-key setting.

Hot wings, spare ribs & fried chicken are the specialties of this low-key BBQ eatery opened in 1988.

New American nook with a rustic-chic ambiance serving BBQ plates, gourmet pizza & local craft beers.