Farmboys, Farmboys, Farmboys... I know it's super cold…read moreoutside and business is probably slow, but yesterday's experience unfortunately was not a good one. My wife and son were super excited to try barbecue at this famous local spot, but we definitely caught them on an off night. Reviews are mostly good for this place, so I guess timing and circumstances are at play. My wife ordered the peach cocktail and they were out. I ordered the RIBS, they were out !!! They didn't have the sausage for the combination platter and came out a couple of minutes later saying they had it (most likely just seared because the smoke was not there when we were eating). They were out of Brussel sprouts. They were out of MUSTARD !! I ordered a house pilsner they were out and I ordered another beer. Need i say more? On a good note they can barbecue. The brisket was very good. Great smoke ring and true winner. The pulled pork and chicken both had good smoke. Chicken was a bit on the dry side, but it was still good. Baked beans were good. My wife absolutely loved the cole slaw. Waitress was very good. Polite, apologetic and serviced us very well. We addressed our disappointment and hopefully by summer this famous BBQ spot can get back on track.

The crew and I heard about a new barbecue spot all the way out in Danbury, CT so we packed up the…read morewhip and shot out there! Here's how it went at Farmboys Smokin' BBQ! Atmosphere/Appearance: Set right on South Street with its own private parking lot is this gem. What looks like a seemingly medium-sized house on the side of the street is this unique spot. Out back there are several smokers that are fed with wood on a regular basis. Once inside you'll see the rustic concept. Lots of wood everywhere and a pretty open concept. Directly in front of you is the circular bar and off to the left is the main dining room. The lighting is warm and inviting as well. Service: The whole staff really took care of us since we were a pretty big party. We had no issues whatsoever. Food: So I got to try A LOT of things here. I started off with the Just Peachy which is Crowne Royal Peach served with a whiskey-soaked peach and some sweet tea. It was deliciously well-balanced and simple with only 3 major ingredients. Next up was the Homestyle Honey Cornbread. This was very good, soft and simple, I do wish the butter was warmer though so that it was easier to spread. Next up was the Honey Sriracha Glazed Pork Belly. It was so soft, so tender, savory and flavorful. I loved the bit of char from the "skin" and the sweet/spiciness was a great addition. Next up was the Smokey Mac & Cheese that comes served in a super hot skillet and it was SUPER CHEESY, yet very thick as well. This was so delicious, peppery, a bit sharp, but I really enjoyed it. Next up were the Buffalo Cauliflower Wings which are an excellent menu choice for those that don't eat meat. They're served over a blue cheese coleslaw and this was an awesome idea! I was very impressed because coleslaw is usually made with mayonnaise, using bleu cheese was brilliant. The "wings" themselves were crispy and flavorful. Next up was the Farmboys Old Fashioned which is a twist on the original classic. In it is Basil Hayden Toast Premium Bourbon and other secret ingredients. This was delicious as well and was just a hint too sweet to me. Next up were the Super Sloppy Nachos. These are a concoction of melted cheddar, homemade cheese sauce, baked beans, ranch, BBQ sauce, scallions, jalapenos and pulled pork. You can get chicken instead if you wish. These were delicious and very straightfroward, but pretty heavy. I actually really liked the fresh jalapenos that provided a bit of a crunch along with the chips. Very good. Next up were the Brussels Sprouts which are served with crispy pork belly and hot honey sauce. I mean, I guess these aren't healthy as they once were anymore. Lol. These were straight though. I liked how they were cooked and the other flavors involved drowned out the actual Brussels flavor. Second to last was the beef brisket. It was amazing and was so incredibly tender. Just simply amazing. I don't have anything else to say. Lastly, the smoked wings. These were super tender and they still had a crispy skin! The smokey flavor was excellent and there were hints of Cajun, maybe creole in it as well. I loved these so much. Value: Barbecue is usually on a bit of the pricey side, but that's just the way it goes. The food usually takes a lot longer and time is money. That's about it. This place wasn't crazy though and the portions are big so you definitely get your money's worth. In conclusion, I really, really liked this place and just wish it were closer to me so that I could visit more often. However, if you're on that side of the state or not, make your way there to check them out!

Over the weekend, my family and I had a feast at The Cue in Danbury!…read more This establishment is on the side of a busy road, so it might be tough to see at first. Luckily, there is plenty of space for parking. The restaurant has a good amount of outdoor and indoor seating. Its wood accented interior and warm lighting gives off a southern smokehouse feel, which is very on theme to the food they are serving. Ambiance rate: 8/10. They start off with unlimited corn bread which tasted okay, nothing super special. Rate: 5/10. My family and I ordered... 1. Crispy Pork Belly (from the pit) w/ a side of onion rings: This dish was delicious! The meat was nice and juicy, and the skin was super crispy! Rate: 9/10. - The onion rings were also very tasty and crispy! Rate: 9/10. One negative about this dish is it was a small portion of both meat and side for $23. 2. Table for 4: This consisted of an array of different meats from their pit, as well as 4 sides. As a whole, the portions were very generous, making it a very filling meal, and worth the cost. - Full Rack of Baby Back Ribs: This was flavorful however, the meat was very rubbery. It wasn't falling off the bone which was unfortunate. Rate: 6/10. - Brisket: This was my favorite meat! It was super tender and consisted of a good amount of fattiness! Rate: 10/10. - Dry Rubbed Chicken: This was average, tasted like your regular chicken. Rate: 5/10. - Smoked Sausage: This had a great smoky flavor to it making it very yummy! Rate: 8/10. - Pulled Pork: This was okay in terms of flavor and tenderness. Rate: 7/10. The 4 sides: 1. Truffle Mac n Cheese: This was good, except it lacked a truffle flavor which was disappointing. Rate: 6.5/10. 2. Mashed Potato-Brisket Gravy: This was average, nothing special: Rate: 5/10. 3. Baked Creamed Spinach: This was good, but it was more watery than I would've liked. Rate: 7/10. 4. Sweet Potato Fries: If you're a fan of sweet potato fries, these are right up your alley. Unfortunately, I can't give a fair rating since I don't like sweet potato fries. To add on, they give a variety of their different barbecue sauces which was amazing. My favorite was the Apricot Horseradish! The staff were very nice and helpful! Staff/service rate: 8/10. Overall, they hit the spot with some of their meats and sides, while others didn't. However, if you're in the area, it's worth trying their American barbecue!

The food is great. The drinks are a little pricey. Great food and atmosphere. If you need something…read moreto go, get the brisket sandwich with a side of Mac and cheese.

The Texas Poutine is an absolute banger! You will not regret the brisket gravy bits and cheese…read morecurds. It's like Texas and Canada had a baby and they all moved to CT. The wings are smoked to perfection and our table loved the garlic parmesan. Super savory and the sharp parm hits every time. I used about every napkin in sight and won't apologize for it. I could eat the brisket grilled cheese every day of the week. Buttered up and toasted to perfection. The chopped brisket and melted cheddar go together forever. The Holy Texas Trinity will feed a hungry family of four without a question. Smoked jalapeño cheese sausages will change your life. Created in house by CT's self proclaimed sausage king Tyler. The brisket is ridiculously flavorful and the slices are very generous. Ribs were cooked well and dip nice with the table sauces. Cornbread is so fat and tasty I would commit crimes for a whole tray. All washed down with a cold Two Roads Honey Spot.

Honestly, the food was very good and there are lots of sides that can be ordered by vegetarians,…read morewhich is unusual for a BBQ joint. Had smoked turkey and sides of the beans, potato salad and collard greens. The sides were all meat-free, which was great because a lot of BBQ places put meat in all their vegetable sides, too. Liked having two kinds of BBQ sauce on the table (one sweet, one with mustard), and the French fries were decent. My partner asked for lean brisket, and it actually showed up lean. Someone else at the table asked for it fatty, and that's how it came. I do wish they offered a platter with a choice of meat and two sides for a good price, like many BBQ joints, but in the end, I figured out how to make it work (hint: order a sandwich). Would come here again.

Been here a couple times just getting to leave a review. I had the Memphis style cheese steak which…read morewas amazing, I also got to meet the muffin man Zack and another chef on my way out who were super friendly, would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for great BBQ.

I really hate leaving negative reviews, but I think this was so egregious, and I have such respect…read morefor this community, that I wanted to share our experience. It may not align with what others have had, but so many people recommended Odeen's when I asked this community for suggestions, so I felt it was worth sharing. Unfortunately, not only did they miss the mark, but they seemed to miss the opportunity to make it right. We booked them for a party of 30-35 people, and it was one disappointment after another. Over the course of the event, our two servers had to make separate runs back to the restaurant -- one for the correct shrimp after the wrong order was delivered, one for the ribs, one for the cornbread, and one for the chafing dishes. Every one of those trips left our party effectively unstaffed, to the point where I had to step in and bring food out myself. Naturally, all of this pushed dinner service later and later. We had ordered barbecue shrimp and received two trays of cocktail shrimp instead. When we flagged the mix-up, the chef had the servers ask if we wanted to keep the cocktail shrimp in addition to what we'd ordered. We said we'd take it only if there was no charge, since we didn't need it but didn't want to see it go to waste. Instead, the chef had it taken back and thrown in the garbage -- roughly 5 pounds of perfectly good shrimp, when it could have easily been donated or put to some other use. It felt like a spiteful choice, especially at a time when food waste is a real issue and plenty of people could have used that food. Only 24 ribs were sent for a party of 30-35 people -- nowhere near enough. The cornbread was forgotten and had to be retrieved separately, and when it finally arrived, the honey butter was missing. The coleslaw was so drowned in mayonnaise -- despite our specific request for light mayo due to a lactose intolerance in our group -- that we had to throw out the entire tray. Worst of all, there was no backup manager on site. Our two servers made close to 12 calls trying to reach Mary, the manager we'd coordinated the entire order with, who was at another event and never picked up, leaving them completely unsupported while they scrambled to fix problem after problem alone. Because dinner ended up served so late, the servers' shift ended before everything could even be put out and cleaned up -- leaving us to finish serving and clean up our own party. The entire point of hiring catering staff was so we could actually enjoy our guests -- instead we spent the event managing repeated mistakes with zero support from the company. When we raised all of this afterward, we were offered a $300 credit on a $2,800 bill -- for one rack of ribs, the cornbread, and the coleslaw -- with no acknowledgment whatsoever of the impact on our actual event. Given that only 24 ribs were sent in the first place, crediting a single rack back doesn't even come close to fixing the shortfall for our guest count. The two servers on site, Francesca and Penelope, were doing their best in a genuinely unsupported situation. We tipped them generously anyway, because none of this was their fault -- it all comes down to the company's lack of management, preparation, and accountability. Nobody should have to go through an event like this, but more than that, nobody should be treated so dismissively afterward. I can't recommend this company for an event you actually care about going smoothly.

Amazing BBQ place. I had the pulled pork bbq with homemade potato chips and coleslaw. The flavors…read morewere amazing and the potato chips were a great addition. The restaurant is clean , welcoming and looks great inside and out. I highly recommended this place if you are looking for some good bbq. I will definitely be back

We were a few bikers looking for some beers and light food…read more The beer selection here was great and the sausage on Pretzel that I got was really good. Great place to hangout.

Favorite place to eat in all of CT. This is a casual Brazilian deli where you pick your own food…read morefrom a salad and hot bar and request meat from the meat carving station afterwards. This is an extremely popular blue collar spot in Danbury that became really special to me as a undergrad student and has remained an amazing place. The Pao de queijo is amazing with the right balance of chewiness with a nice crust on the outside. Picanha and beef ribs are also outstanding-- the ribs are incredibly rich, tender and flavorful. The beans are also seasoned to perfection. Hot bar is also really nice and overall you can make a really satisfying, personalized meal for yourself at a reasonable cost. I recommend coming before 9 PM because they start running out of stuff and hot bar looks rough at night. Also definitely give the complimentary spicy peppers in oil a try-- super spicy but delicious.

There is always a long line. But that's because they're that good. Is the line worth it. YES!!…read more The steak is great. We always take it home. My tip: order rare, so when it gets home it isn't overcooked. We have ordered delivery but the steak comes overcooked so it's better to actually go there. Also, when you order via door dash they don't give options for the pork and pineapple. If you haven't, give this place a try. Worth it.

Seriously impressed by the food at La Promesa! This spot is serving some of the best Latin cuisine…read morewe've had in the western part of Connecticut. It's not often you find Guatemalan and Salvadoran cuisine, but this spot is doing it authentically! Everything here is so delicious and made fresh. This is the first spot I've ever tried pupusas at, and I'm obsessed now! The family that runs this spot were so kind and clearly care so much about their restaurant. Surviving the pandemic and several location changes is just a testament to how fantastic the food and service are here. Breakfast is served all day, and they even have a mini golf course in the back! Such a nice family-friend spot!

This place is a must try for anyone that likes fresh, authentic Latin food (Gautamalan and…read moreMexican). Everything was homemade including the corn tortillas, and the shrimp was definitely fresh as well. I knew this place had potential based on other reviews, however it definitely exceeded our expectations. The pupusas were as good as we have had and much better than most of any we have had in the past. We had the Churrasco platter and the another platter that had steak, shrimp and chicken with rice (not instant), beans, fresh macaroni salad (fantastic) hot pepper and scallion and it was all exceptional. The owner's are also very friendly and down to earth. This is a place that has mini golf in the back which is great if you are looking for something additional to do, however the food is definitely the main reason to come here.

Great food! The ambiance is fabulous and so is the service!…read moreYou feel like family and they have very talented local musicians!

I really don't get why people rave about this place - to me, meh. Visited 3x, decent food sure but…read moreoverpriced small portions, especially brisket. "Bowl" of brisket with double side of slaw was, to me, no "bowl" at all, rather the small cardboard cup an ice cream sundae would come in, medium at that. Guess residents of this area are easily pleased.