Found this little gem during a day trip. I had the brisket sandwich with a side of mac and cheese…read moreand marinated cucumbers. This was without a doubt some of the best brisket I have ever had. Smoked just right, tender and decent portion size. Ordered a small mac and cheese side and it was big enough to share. Service was great and the atmosphere gave a perfect western vibe. Will definitely be returning.

Came here after a day out at Farley Ledges. We got a platter with a little bit of everything…read more Everything was so delicious and the outdoor patio was dog friendly too. Service was surprisingly fast but we did get there right when they opened. Would come back.

"And there's fire on the mountain Lightening in the air…read moreGold in them hills and it's waiting for me there" (Marshall Tucker Band) Fire On the Mountain has one of the most unique menus I've ever encountered. Seriously, where else have you ever seen breakfast quesadillas, catfish and grits, cheesecake cornbread waffles, smoked brisket hash, deep fried pork ribs, catfish, mushroom, and alligator tacos, and a Puerto Rican Rice Bowl all happily living in the same menu's neighborhood? And then, the icing on the cake was our server - a charismatic and uber-friendly gent named Bromwell who lights up the room with his personality. He made my list of the five greatest servers I interacted with this year. The restaurant's location is as unusual as its menu. You'll find it occupying the front space at the Suffield Commons Senior Living Apartments! Yup, as you walk through the restaurant and out their back door, you actually enter a common space for the housing complex. The restaurant itself has two dining rooms with booths, tables, and chairs and a bar with dining room chairs. That eclectic menu is chock full of breakfast, lunch, and dinner choices with Mexican and barbecue flairs. We were there for lunch and ordered two things. The first was an enormous Cheese Quesadilla ($9.35) with pork ($3.12) on a grilled flour tortilla served with sour cream and pico. It was a thing of beauty, cut into five thick wedges loaded with smoked pork. Our second item was a Caesar Salad (Half size for $6.23) with a side of smoked brisket ($9.36). I passed on the croutons and Caesar dressing in lieu of barbecue sauce as my dressing. I gotta tell you, the brisket was GREAT, a big serving of tender and juicy smoked beef cut into four slabs that must have totaled close to a half pound. We loved everything about Fire On the Mountain and agreed that we need to return for a proper breakfast when we are out that way or making a morning airport run. PRO TIP The restrooms are located in the housing complex's common space I described earlier/ Just exit the restaurant by the door in the rear dining room, and you're just about there.

A group of 9 hungry bikers was warmly greeted and fed very well. The food was excellent. Eight of…read moreus had the Brisket Hash Benny and we all gave it a big thumbs up. The service was wonderful and attentive - all with a smile. Special shout out to Bramwell for going above and beyond. The colonial era home and quintessential New England village were the icing on the BBQ. We're not from the area, but when we are back this way, we are stopping in again for sure.

I order a pick up order. The food was ready at the time I requested and service was great. I…read moreordered the two meat combo and it did not disappoint. The amount of food was fantastic as I was able to save some for the next day. The brisket and sausage links were everything I was wanting when looking to find a BBQ place in Mystic.

Very nice and clean restaurant and the service was spectacular. I was very impressed with this…read morebarbecue restaurant. You don't often see real smokers in the back with pit masters smoking the meats. so here's my feedback. 1 out of 10 Portion size- 10 by far one of the best barbecue restaurants for portions. Ribs 5. Understand these ribs were cooked absolutely perfectly. Tender moist fantastic smoking ring. I'm only giving them a five because they had a slight cherry taste to them and this is a personal preference. I don't care for cherry in my pork. Brisket 7 I requested a cut from the point of the brisket and not the flat. I got the flat and it was borderline dry. However the flavor was spectacular. I think it may have just been in the warmer just a little too long. Sausage 3 again the sausage was smoked to perfection. But unfortunately, I could not taste any sausage at all only spice. The sausage needs to be the star of the show and the spice to be a compliment. Brisket mac & cheese- 9 nice size chunks of brisket in a nice creamy mac & cheese fantastic. Beans- 1 I'm sorry but the beans had zero smoke flavor and it kind of tasted like they came right out of the can. A good barbecue place like this I know they can do much much better with their beans. Corn bread - 10 the cornbread came with my meal and it was absolutely perfect. A nice little crust on the outside soft and moist on the inside unbelievably perfectly cooked. This is one absolutely fantastic restaurant and I was very, very impressed with the quality of smoked meat they are producing. This restaurant is employing true Pitt masters who know what the heck they're doing with their pits. It's nice to see a taste of Texas in Connecticut.

Consistently great BBQ for dine-in and frequent takeout, especially with their $1 Wing Wednesdays…read more Best in nice weather to sit and eat outside, but even eating inside is good especially with 8 beer taps and additional can options.

Wait, a DOLLAR per chicken wing keeps me coming back?…read more Yes, I frequently visit on Wing Wednesday to take advantage of their discounted wings down to $1/each. Now usually, I wouldn't consider a dollar per wing as a discount, I would expect perhaps fifty cents. These wings really shine when you eat-in. The wings are meaty and are perfectly cooked with a juicy interior. They do lose some of their juiciness if you take them home with you, so I highly recommend eating them at the restaurant. Thankfully service is quick and they will be on your table in no time. Another thing to try are all of their sauces, they may sound odd, but you can have them on a single wing if you just want to sample it for a future order. So far I like them all, though Dusted keeps me coming back. There is a bar and six tables indoors that can each take 4 people. I haven't yet sat outside, but that is also an option.

Excellent meats!…read more Got a Christmas Swedish ham this year from them, and it was not only amazing--but so hard to find. I'm so glad that they are doing them. The ham was around $130, but was almost 22 pounds, so I'd say an excellent price for such a high quality product. Wow, will order again.

ORIGIN: Ronald and Johanne Nodine began the family-owned…read moresmoked meats speciality shop in 1969. LOCATION: The shop is in a small wood-clad building set back from a rural country road. Products are processed in USDA-certified facility in neighboring Torrington. CONCEPT: The shop sells a wide variety of smoked meats, including pork, duck, and chicken, with a small inventory of smoked fish. Meats for home smoking or grilling, such as boar and venison burgers, are also available. Sandwiches are available at the counter. ATMOSPHERE: The shop is small, requiring customers to make a loop around the perimeter of the shop before returning to the check out counter with packages of meats at hand. EXPERIENCE: I was in the area during holiday season and picked up smoked bacon and smoked duck breast. These items greatly enhanced the holiday meals I prepared for family. TIPS: Although expensive due to the necessity of chilled and expedited shipping packages, Nodine's products can be purchased from their website and shipped.

I have been having my cow processed with Greg Stratton for the past 4 years. I understand why…read moreevery rating is 5+. His customer service is amazing and this processing is pristine. I was also able to get a pig this year and this had to be the best pork I've ever eaten. Sausage is on the next level and the pork chops OMG.... I highly recommend Greg and his team for all you meat processing needs. A+++

This was my first time processing livestock and the professionalism and care Greg and his team…read moreshowed made the experience so satisfying. The custom cuts and packaging of my pork were exemplary and I even received extra cuts that I did not request! Fair pricing and on-time performance! Courtesy and winning smiles as bonuses! Highly recommend. Andrea

When my husband and I visited this smokehouse, we were on the last day of our Upstate trip. As a…read morebarbecue lover living in the city where it's often expensive and strangely absent from many menus, I simply couldn't leave without getting myself a plate. We ordered a half rack of ribs to split, waiting about 15-minutes for our name to be called (too long for two people frothing at the mouth for it). The ribs came undressed, but you could help yourself to as much sauce as you like at the counter. We tried both the apple and chipotle sauces, preferring the former, which was sweet and smokey. It paired perfectly with the tender, fatty ribs. When I think back on it as I am right now, I salivate. My husband also ordered their brisket sandwich (available only on Sundays), which looked just as appetizing as the ribs. The meat was cooked wonderfully medium rare with a charred exterior and a slightly pink interior. My husband ate that heartily. It was one of our favorite bites of the trip. I'm envious of my past self for enjoying that meal while I sit here now, craving it but unable to have it again.

Another nice addition to Golden Harvest, and a spot I had picked out to try while researching the…read morearea. The photos online looked amazing, but unfortunately, I don't think it lived up to expectations. Being next door to their marketplace, the space has a laid-back vibe--bright, well-lit, and it smells really good. The two people working the front (one taking orders, the other handing out food) were friendly and welcoming, which was a nice touch. We ordered the ribs, brisket, bratwurst, potato salad, mac & cheese, and fries. Of the meats, the brisket was probably the best--good bark, and not dry. The bratwurst was very dry and definitely needed the mustard. The ribs were far too salty, and I wasn't a fan of their peach BBQ sauce. The sides were pretty solid. The mac & cheese was okay, though it could've used a bit more seasoning. The potato salad was solid, and the fries were good. The pickles that came with the entrees were also tasty. All in all, a bit disappointing. When the sides outshine the entrees, it says something.