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    Hindsight BBQ

    4.2 (226 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Divey
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Brisket, collards, and a jalapeño cheddar link
    Morgan L.

    FINALLY made our way out here! It definitely lived up to our expectations. This is legit BBQ with some additional fun BBQ menu items to keep it fresh. It was very quiet besides some takeout orders while we were there. They have a very large outdoor area with tons of picnic tables (it is gravel, just FYI) as well as an interior with a small bar and maybe 10? high tops. There are 4 booths in the far back as well. It is counter service, but they bring the food to you. The fella taking our order was super friendly and accommodating, and my husband had some nice chats with the pit master who was happy to share some info about their cooking process. I wanted to sample a spread that included a variety of their smoked meats and sides, so we shared 2 meat platters that come with 1/3 lb meat and a choice of side - we got brisket, turkey, collards, and Mac and cheese- we tried a link of jalapeño cheddar sausage, and also a loaded tots special that had some cheeses, hunks of pulled pork, jalapeños, and aioli. Everything was fabulous! The brisket was tender and juicy, and the fat was perfectly rendered. Smoked Turkey is often a sleeper on BBQ menus, and theirs was no different. The skin was rendered and crisp, not rubbery at all, and the meat was tender and not hammy as some less expertly smoked poultry can be. The sides were great too! The collards were soooo flavorful and a little spicy, and their Mac and cheese is 100x more flavorful than the average BBQ joint. A little garlic and what tasted like a blend of cheeses in a bechamel. I really enjoyed the grind on the sausage. It was a coarse grind which gave it great texture, and the casing was crisp. Tots were crispy and loaded with big hunks of pulled pork that included some bark. A++ Yes, BBQ is expensive and it's not a white tablecloth event. But you're purchasing a product made of meat which is already expensive, that for many cuts has been cooked for 20 hours at a weight loss of 40%. It literally can't be cheaper and I don't think you should hold that against any BBQ joint.

    Kathleen S.

    Got some good bbq food here recently. Enjoyed the pulled pork and ribs. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Restaurant was clean. Prices were fair. Also they have a really cute outside dining area.

    TEXAS TRINITY (Feeds 1-2) +side of Mexican elote creamed corn and corn bread.
    Sarah K.

    Absolutely fantastic BBQ spot. This is the type of place where every piece of the meal is going to be REALLY good- protein and sides. We ended up here on a whim after visiting a museum in Waterbury. What a pleasant surprise. And we'll be back! I really want to go back to try the pulled pork and the pulled chicken. Staff was fantastic, seating inside was cozy.

    Alessandra R.

    My sister and I tried to go here a few wks ago but when we realized they close at 8pm, we knew we wouldn't make it. So when we happened to be in the area, we jumped at the opportunity to dine in. As we pulled up in the evening, we can see patio lights, looks like an inviting place to sit weather permitting. Lisa took our order at the front counter and brought our items to our table. We tried beef brisket, Mac and cheese, collard greens, and banana pudding. The brisket was perfectly juicy and tender. I usually like a cheese pull and crispy top coating on Mac and cheese, but this creamy one was equally delicious without it. These were the best collard greens I'd ever had. With pickled red teardrop peppers and shreds of beef. The banana pudding was lacking, ever since I tried Magnolia's, it's hard for me to enjoy pudding skimpy on the banana. I'd definitely come again.

    Mark W.

    If anyone was ever in doubt that Connecticut can cook up a true Southern BBQ, look no further than Hindsight BBQ! Honestly, my visit today came because I needed to hit up a favorite eatery of mine after finding out my favorite taco place in the state just closed down. I needed my Hindsight BBQ to pull me through and give me that good ole sweet-lovin' BBQ, and once again it delivered with flying colors! You can actually smell that good ole Southern cooking before you even get to the property, so you know something wild proper is coming from this joint! Upon coming inside, it is like entering any good BBQ joint down in the South, and you definitely get that Southern flair from the employees too. This place was rated "Top BBQ Joint Outside Of Texas" by Texas Monthly, and every time I've ordered from here, I tasted why. That award was well-chosen here. I've even seen the pit masters do their thing and you can see just how much work and love goes into each barbecue. You can even see stacks of firewood they have right outside that get destined for the pits. Over the last two years, I've ordered plenty of items from Hindsight for plenty of reasons. I once grabbed up a Hei-Hei Burger Labor Day weekend last year as part of training for a half-marathon. I've gotten quesadillas after a trip to the DMV, their Sidewinder Fries, and a whole lotta other items too. This visit, I got the cornbread, Double Bacon Burnt Ends, Mac and Cheese, and Mile High Peanut Butter Pie. The cornbread was soft, each bite inviting you for more. The Burnt Ends, tender, juicy, and that Alabama mayonnaise glaze on top make each bite that much more delightful. Mac and cheese? That was fire, love and care in each bite. I'm actually still eating the pie slice as I write this, but let me tell you it is sweet. Best served with a glass of milk if you ask me. Seriously, if you haven't eaten at Hindsight BBQ, you have not had true Connecticut BBQ!

    Savannah W.

    Food was so good! I can't wait to go back. Absolutely delicious barbecue. Highly recommend the Brussel sprouts those were my favorite. Cozy and cool atmosphere. Very clean establishment and friendly staff as well.

    Alexandra C.

    Came to hindsight on a beautiful Sunday afternoon to treat my parents who came up to Connecticut for lunch. We appreciate and really like the outdoor seating. It's really gave the vibe we were looking for when wanting some good BBQ. Upon entering, we were welcomed by a kind person who explained to us how to order how we will receive our food and then went ahead and patiently took our order. We all essentially got the platter that allows you to choose to meats and two sides. Along with that, my family decided to get a couple individual items so that we can all try. After putting in our order, I was asked to check the order list to make sure we have everything we asked for and it all looked good. Upon receiving our order, the person who brought out the food was pretty rude. Personally, for one of my meats, I requested pork burnt ends, which showed on the receipt instead she brought out pork belly and then a rude way told me that pork burnt are not included as one of the meats for the platters. She proceeded to say she can just bring me out barbecue that it will literally be the same exact thing with a condescending tone. When placing all our items on the table, we noticed that she missed the beans and she said to us that we did not order any beans and that she brought everything out that we ordered. we then took out the receipt and showed that the beans were there. Her response was, " I did not see that in the mix of ALL you guys ordered" again. This came out in a very rude way. It's not like we just spent $250 in this place. Aside from what we all agreed was a rude interaction. We did enjoy the food. It was actually really delicious. The only thing we didn't like is that the meat was cool temperature and we wish that it was actually hot. The only thing hot that we received were the sides. I will definitely be buying from here again because the food was so good, but it will only be takeout.

    Brisket and Macaroni and Cheese
    Shanina S.

    Hindsight Barbecue was one of the food trucks that was at South Farms food park and my friend and I decided to check them out. Hindsight Barbecue also has brick and mortar restaurants in different parts of Connecticut. I've read that they were the top twenty five restaurants to eat at so it was only right that I had to try it out. My friend and I ordered the Brisket and Macaroni and Cheese. The food was okay but the food was lukewarm and the Macaroni and Cheese needed more flavor. The Brisket was good and it was tender but again it needed more flavor and it was also lukewarm. The customer service was great and the staff were really friendly, outgoing, and helpful. I would definitely try their food again but I will try there food at the restaurant next time.

    Banana pudding
    Angela R.

    Been wanting to try this place. It had beautiful decor outside. I came here w/ my sister. We were around b/c we just left Copper & Zinc Elite event. We ordered a 1/2 pound of beef brisket, a small collard greens, & a large Mac & cheese to share. The waitress was sweet & attentive! She brought out our food after a little bit of a wait. The beef brisket was tender & melted in my mouth. Platter came w/ bbq sauce. I tried a bit but not too much b/c I feel like bbq sauce empowers the taste of the meat. It was a bit sweet & hot. It tasted just right for me not too sweet & not too hot.The Mac & cheese had no cheese pull so I thought it wasn't going to be good. It was surprisedly. The collard greens let me tell these collard greens were the best I ever tasted. It had tiny tomatoes that had a little tangy burst. It also had beef brisket in it. Yasss,beef brisket in it. It was so scrumptious! The greens were very tasty as well. I ordered 2 banana puddings to go. I was too full to eat dessert at the moment. The banana pudding was better than most restaurants I tried. There was something missing though. I couldn't pinpoint what it was. I think maybe more bananas & cookies would have made it more better.

    Daniella M.

    I absolutely loved the outdoor dining area it was spacious with large picnic tables and even outdoor games such as cornhole. It is a cute vibe for a nice summer day. I ordered the two meat with two sides. Pulled Pork, Pork Belly, Mac N cheese, and French Fries. The sliced pork belly was my favorite so juicy and tender. I've also never had it sliced like that I really enjoyed it! I definitely want to try their pork belly burnt ends next time. The fries are also like a thick chip and they were delicious. The service was kind and quick! I will definitely be back it was worth trip.

    Brisket burger
    Donna P.

    My husband got the brisket burger. And I got the brisket platter with two very large pieces of tender and tasty brisket. I reluctantly shared my baked beans with my husband. They also gave us some nice refreshing, sliced watermelon to cleanse our pallette.

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