These 4 Hole In The Wall BBQ Restaurants In Connecticut Are Great Places To Eat

Pulled pork, ribs, and brisket are all classic barbecue dishes. Usually, when you think about great barbecue, you dream about the tangy, mouth-watering dishes from the south. Even though we are a northern state, there are still some fantastic BBQ restaurants in Connecticut. Here are the five best BBQ restaurants in Connecticut that are sure to tantalize your taste buds.

1. Pig Rig BBQ, Wallingford

It looks simple on the outside, but this hidden gem restaurant in Connecticut has a whole lot to offer. A veteran owned business, Pig Rig BBQ is more than just a restaurant. They also offer catering and have a food truck. The hickory smoked barbecue is packed with sweet smoky flavor. The Carolina pulled pork sandwich has quite a great reputation in this joint. Every meal is served with signature sides like smoked mac and cheese, cowboy beans, potato salad, and cornbread.

Address: 950 Yale Avenue, Wallingford, CT

2. RiverView BBQ, Seymour

This restaurant is one of Connecticut's true hidden gems. With a view like this, you are sure to enjoy the food at RiverView BBQ. You don't even need a car to get here. Just paddle on up in your kayak for a great meal. Not only do they have fabulous barbecue, the baked beans are to die for.

Address: 177 Roosevelt Drive, Seymour, CT

3. When Pigs Fly South, Sharon

What started out as a roadside shack with only outdoor seating has turned into a quaint little restaurant adorned with pig decor. However, the pig that is most important is the one that is cooked, slowly so that its meat is falling off of the bones. The pulled pork platter is full of tender juicy meat with a sweet but tangy flavor. Also worth noting are the spicy deviled eggs and seafood gumbo loaded with shrimp and crab.

Address: 29 West Main Street, Sharon, CT

4. Wood's Pit BBQ & Mexican Cafe

So it's an odd combination, or is it? Wood's Pitt BBQ and Mexican Cafe serves barbecue ribs and other standard fare alongside a Mexican menu. The pork is sweet and tender and a perfect hit the spot meal after a long day on nearby Bantam Lake. If you visit make sure and try the jalapeno cornbread. It is one of the specialties that everyone for miles around talks about.

Address: 123 Bantam Lake Road, Litchfield, CT

Have you ever been to the five best BBQ restaurants in Connecticut? Or do you know of a hidden gem that serves great barbeque in Connecticut? Feel free to add it to this list in the comments section! Love checking out new places to eat? You'll love this Connecticut restaurant you can only get to by way of a boat.