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    4.0 (1.1k reviews)
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    $64- beef rib.  If your beef rib is not going to be a center rib- it should at least have some meat or taste good.
    Lonnie S.

    Super disappointed... tried for the first time and regret it. Im out $300, and my guest ate a frozen pizza instead... Besides the temperature of the food being cold, their haphazard management was inefficient , they made ordering changes for Father's Day Weekend, and the experience was highly disappointed. And for anyone traveling to try, know the brisket and ribs were extremely dry. My biggest issue, was that in my platter order, it contained the following low quality/low standards: 1) two ends from the point, and one end from the flat were in my 1/2 lbs of brisket- thats three ends. One looked like it was reheated from the day before- but this means an employee thought it was a good idea to put MULTIPLE brisket ends in one order. (Btw good bbq places make something called 'Burnt ends'-you should google that). 2) The pork ribs contained two rib points. Same issue as the brisket. This means an employee purposely gave my order the worst rib from two different racks. On top of that they were butchered and flavorless. 3) The star of the show, the $64 beef rib was an end cut (thats bad luck but...) and was dried out and contained no meat. They also did not call me when my takeout order was ready, (I had to ask about it, after 35 minutes PAST my estimated time, and it was just sitting there). It came with no BBQ sauce. 1/2 chicken was nothing to write home about, but at least it wasn't dry. The wings, RyThai Chile , were excellent, and I liked the blue cheese. I also liked the Brussel sprouts. The guy who took my order over the phone was great. I have never been to brother Jimmies but I suggest you go there over HooDoos. I would rather try a McRib over trying Hoodoo's again... No one should EVER travel here- this is just a good example of social media fame. Yuck.

    Yuliya K.

    The food was mostly great. I was a bigger fan of pork (pulled pork and crispy pork belly) than brisket. But overall it was good. Fries were better choice than interstellar potatoes (that cream separated somewhere along the way) Drink was good, but too sweet for me. Next time I'll try others. Definitely will be back. And yeah dessert are giant!

    Daniella M.

    The best bbq around. We sampled a little bit of everything and nothing disappointed! The brisket is melt in your mouth. Surprisingly, because I'm not usually a huge fan the ribs were my favorite. I loved the Carolina reaper bbq sauce. I can rave about this place for days. I'm glad they aren't closer because I wouldn't be able to help myself. The staff was friendly and the food came out quickly. Restaurant is big and sitting at the bar is nice. I loved the selection of olde smoky moonshine

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    Jessica O.

    Still some really good BBQ! My favorite is still the beef brisket. We ordered a set menu item that is supposed to come with ribs, brisket and 2 sausages. They were out of sausages so we requested pork belly (wasn't a fan). But I am confused on if they are out of an item for the pre-selected board, why wouldn't you have another item ready to be in its place for no up charge? We were charged separately for the pork belly. The nachos were good but not a lot of pulled pork. And the pork ribs were fabulous.

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    Adam L.

    Food was great. They told us an hour wait it was only half an hour. We went prime time Friday. Portions are excellent and services. Incredible. Bar was great. Didn't charge me for my soft drink. Highly recommend the place. Parking is in the back.

    coleslaw, mac n cheese, brussel sprouts & corn bread
    L.A. K.

    Finally back after a few years and glad we went. Wait time was quoted at 1 1/2 hours for 6 of us, so we went to the bar. Staff was friendly and helpful. It was prime time on a Saturday night. But we were sat pretty quickly. For apps we ordered Bacon in a jar and the Texas Poutin. We ordered Table breaker to share, mac n cheese(yum), Brussel sprouts(amazing)and cole slaw (really good)for sides. We had SOOOOO much meat for the Table Breaker. Definitely generous servings. The staff were all super nice and attentive. It wasn't too loud in there. Someone was always checking on our table. They heard us say it was our son's bday and made sure to recognize it in a big way. Will definitely be back.

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    Moni W.

    I was driving by when I saw a sign for this place and quickly chose to stop and grab dinner. I thought I'd have to go inside the restaurant for takeout but they conveniently had a window outside with a giant menu to order, I thought that was great. The menu had a good variety and deff on the pricey side, however, it's bbq food so it's almost expected. Outside you can also see the smoker/grill and you can smell the delish food as you make your choice of what to get. When I was finally ready, I placed my order in the small window and the lady that took my order was really nice, I ordered a full rack of ribs, some Mac and cheese and sweet potato fries, they told me it would be about a 20min wait. Once I got my food, the guy that handed to me doubled checked that everything was in the container and gave it to me, again, really nice service. As for the food, the Mac and cheese looked really good but it needed more flavor, the ribs where very well cooked, however, it lacked a LOT of sauce, lucky for me I had some bbq sauce at home, and the sweet potato fries were not crispy at all, I think they were too soggy, I was hungry so I ate it all, specially because it was a hefty price BUT it left me wanting for more. Was it good but not great, was it Memphis quality? No, but it definitely has potential. When I think of BBQ, I think of saucy and lots of flavor, and unfortunately it felt short. Now because of their really nice staff, I'd go back and try something else and see if it's any better.

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    Allison C.

    We finally made it to one of the top BBQ spots in CT, and now we understand why it's always spoken about so highly! Hoodoo has definitely taken the number one spot in our ranking of best bbq in the state. From the nachos, to the brisket and even the smoked turkey, everything was incredible! It was a great spot to catch up with friends from the area. Attentive service as well, but we didn't feel rushed, even considering a wait was starting to form for weekend lunch. Can't wait to come back and try more, this is a meal I'll be thinking about for a while!

    Table Breaker
    Robb T.

    My wife loves barbecue, so our early Mother's Day celebration brought us to Hoodoo Brown BBQ (based on a foodie friend's recommendation). After an hour long drive, we get to the restaurant at 6pm on Saturday. Understandably, the parking lot was quite full, though we managed to find a spot on the other side of lot. Stepping in the restaurant, the place looked quaint but clean, but that's about all I can say as we were told that our group of 4 would need an hour and a half wait. Thankfully, their take out register outside got us some food in 20 minutes. We ordered the Table Breaker (1 beef rib, 2 halves of chicken, a full rack of pork ribs, a pound of brisket, and cornbread), a side of mac and cheese, and Texas Poutine - all of this for $250. We found a table on the other side of the lot (a little shop around the corner that closes pretty early), so we made ourselves comfortable there, though I'm sure they wouldn't appreciate anyone doing this during business hours. But we weren't going to wait an hour drive home before digging in. I loved the Texas Poutine, though more cheese curds would have made it pop a bit more. The brisket was melt in your mouth tender. Pork ribs were flavorful and tender as well. The chicken was a bit on the dry side, but the skin was perfection! Cornbread is not southern style, so don't expect much sweetness there. Didn't leave room for the beef rib so the jury is still out. There is definitely plenty of leftovers for a few days, so the price for what you get works out pretty well. I wish we could've checked out the restaurant properly, but timing just didn't work out. If this location were at a mall or other location where you could do some sightseeing or window shopping, I probably would have waited. Regardless, the food was fantastic, and if we're in the neighborhood, I would definitely come back.

    Ribs, brisket, jalapeno cheese sausage.
    Gregory G.

    We started out with the bacon in a jar. This was cooked perfectly and started out our delicious meal. We then ordered the Holy Trinity again, which has the brisket, ribs, and a jalapeno sausage. The brisket was juicy and falling apart. ( It was so good!). The ribs were also good and we putting their sauce in them! The max and cheese had a bit of a zing to it, which actually made it stand out. The service was great again and the atmosphere was great. We love coming here and wished we lived closer.

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    Josh T.

    This place has been on our radar for some time and we were finally able to make it in for a visit. You know when you are pulling up you're in for a treat when you see the smoke billowing from the smokers outside, and the smell hits you before you step inside. The place was packed and the wait was expected for this type of destination. The staff was super friendly and engaging. Our server gave us a good tour of the extensive menu, and there are so many choices its hard to pick. The food we chose was all amazing (and we had plenty to take home with us to enjoy later). The flow of food they produce and how fast it gets to the table hot and fresh is impressive with how busy they were on a Saturday. There was even a non stop flow of people picking up takeout trays. Kudos to the whole crew at HooDoo Brown.

    Platter brisket Brussels. Pork belly.
    Matt Z.

    The food is good. One of the best bbq spots in Connecticut. Good dessert options. Don't be surprised is what you want is sold out if you come late.

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    Amazing experience. Super friendly staff, cool ambiance and great food! The portions are plentiful satisfying.

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    Brisket was succulent and the sauce is very good. Connecticut is not known for bbq, hoodoo brown is aiming to change that.

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    Unba, this place is absolutely amazing, love the sauces the texture the smells, the sides are amazing I haven't had a single complaint

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    The best Texas Putin. Portions are big, food is juicy and delicious! Highly recommend!

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    Ask the Community - Hoodoo Brown BBQ

    I am unable to tolerate any sugar in any form (flour, starch, etc) Are there any foods or sauces there that I can eat?

    No I’m sorry. Both sauces have sugars. Some added some natural due to ingredients like honey. Our apologies.

    What is the best time of day on a Saturday to go for an early dinner and not have to wait an hour? 4pm?

    The wait on Saturday, fluctuates but it’s usually 40 minutes to an hour after four. Since we don’t offer reservations we reccomend getting here early and putting your name on the wait as early as you can. Thanks

    Does Hoodoo offer outdoor dining, or is it just indoor and takeout?

    No we do not offer any outdoor seating. Takeout and inside dining at 50 percent capacity in coordination with current cdc and state guidelines. Date 9/12/20. (Subject to change with the lessening of restrictions)

    How bad is the wait on Saturday around 6:30?

    45min - an hour just for take-out on Saturday at 3pm!!!

    What kind of BBQ do they model after? Texas, Kansas City or Tennessee?

    Texas. I used to travel to Dallas, Austin, Houston and I could not find good barbeque in the NY, Ct. Area. Hoodoo Brown is the closest thing to Texas Barbeque that you will find. here. It is super and we go up there from NYC. POrtions are for… 

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