Over the weekend, my family and I had a feast at The Cue in Danbury! 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! read more

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The Cue is one of our favorite restaurants. Their BBQ is the best in Fairfield County, especially the brisket. We tried their catering yesterday for the first time and it was wonderful. The eggplant rollatini and the chicken Florentino were perfect. The catering portions were generous. The only thing we missed was the toasted bread that they serve in the restaurant with the meat and cheese board. If anyone needs to have a party or occasion catered, we would highly recommend The Cue. read more

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

It was nice to go to a barbecue restaurant and not have to eat off of prison trays. I enjoyed the ribs. Served a lot of food, all 3 of us took home leftovers. We especially enjoyed the flight of barbecue sauces, service was very good. A bit Smokey but not bad. read more

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Danbury is lucky to have a BBQ joint of this caliber in town. Took my wife and son out for a pre Mother's Day outing and The Cue lived up to all the hype. i can see why they are highly ranked as a premiere spot for BBQ. The cripsy pork belly was absolutely delicious. Crunchy, fatty and savory. The smoked chicken had great smoke and was not over cooked. Perfect bbq chicken. My wife basically said the mash potatoes were the best side of mash she ever had! Sausages and pulled pork were very good. Waitress was friendly and the experience was really nice. We were already talking about coming back while we were eating. Only negative was the brisket we received was dry. I need to be honest to rate the entire experience. Im sure it was just that particular brisket that came out a bit overdone. Baked beans were great. The food coming out of this place is top notch. The spare ribs were the best I have had in a very long time. Melt in your mouth slide off the bone with perfect smoke rings. Fantastic. Love the ambiance and feel of the place. That cabin in the woods home kind of feels to it. This place is a winner ! If you haven't been to The Cue, it's time to go ! read more

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The food was good, exactly as ordered and described. However, the service was lackluster. The entire place seemed to be staffed by a bunch of college kids who were indifferent about their attitude and service. Our waiter couldn't be bothered to bring us more cornbread when asked, nor sauces with a three meat combo which he had no idea how big/small it was. He had to ask other staff if there were specials and a specific dish. We had to request regular sized plates to eat on from another waiter, who also wanted to give us bread plates. As for the salad, it arrived after the meal did as opposed to serving it as an appetizer as requested. Same as the table next to us. Not sure what happened to the old staff, maybe it's a summer Sunday and these are the alternatives available. Likely why the dining room was only 1/3 full and the other bbq restaurant had 25 people on line outside. Please do better. read more

While not the traditional mother's day restaurant, The Cue knows its bbq. Also there's free wifi (which is always a plus), wheelchair accessibility, and if you really like the sauce you can buy it separate to take home. The restaurant inside is very relaxed and theres even a bar if you just want to come for the drinks. Our server Ian was very knowledgable and friendly and really helped us out with our menu selections. The menu had a lot of good offerings in terms of cocktails, but for nonalcoholic options there wasn't too much, I think the inclusion of mocktails could go a long way, especially with such an extensive list of drinks. Additionally, while traditional bbq places that I've been to tend to include a main and a couple sides for their platters, the cue only does a main with 1 side from the pit (extra sides are $8 each). For the bread, there was free cornbread with butter which was pretty good, but they only gave enough for each of us to have 1 small piece. I ordered the lemonade with blueberries as well as the beef brisket with mac and cheese as a side. The lemonade was served in a massive mason jar which speaks well to the value but instead of a puree they kind of just put the berries in the lemonade so it was still more lemonade than blueberry lemonade at the end of it. For such a big drink it should include more berries, or a berry puree, especially if it's an extra charge. The entree was similarly massive with 4 long strips of delicious beef brisket. The mac and cheese seemed like it was still cooking in the hot pan and the slab itself was hot so unless you're trying really hard you won't get a cold meal here. The brisket was nice and tender and more than enough. The main attraction though was the sauces. The main dishes "from the pit" each came with a flight of 5 "sauces", 3 of which were bbq then 1 horseradish and 1 vinegar. I don't know if I'd count vinegar or horseradish as a bbq sauce personally, but the three bbq sauces were very good with the original being my personal favorite. When we finished though our server was nice enough to give us to go sauce containers with lids for our leftover sauce! Overall, a very good bbq spot with great portion sizes and excellent service that I'm already looking forward to coming back to. read more

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Craving for bbq?! Search no more! We ordered from this place a week ago and can't get over how good their bbq was! Then decided to bring my "picky sister"! Lol. She loved every of it! We started by ordering our drinks then our server brought 5 dipping sauces and some cornbread. We ordered the 5 meat bbq plus we ordered the brisket (my favorite from my last delivery order) When I say the brisket melts in your mouth, better believe it! We sat and even one costumer approached us and said to order the brisket! After getting our main we got some sides with it, crab fries, coleslaw and their seasonal vegetables. Their cocktails were amazing and were strong! We were so full that we only ordered one dessert which was the key lime! We will definitely be back! read more

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Excellent bbq. Had the smoked brisket and fry run chicken. Both were great. Love the flight of BBQ sauces they give you. Would go back again. read more

The Cue Restaurant - Smoked brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Danbury, Connecticut

My gf and I made reservations, and ordered 2 drinks, she got the strawberry margarita she said it was good and strong and I ordered peach sangria that was water down drink. Ordered calamari and I asked to be crispy they were but the portion was small and the calamari were small for $18.00 that is pricey. The other means we're great i got the crispy chicken bowl with Mac and she got the brisket with fries. Very tasty. I recommend few things. read more

Amazing food flavor profiles are on point.. sit at the bar enjoy your meal and the feels . Say hi to Rudy.

Food incredible well worth it. Service very attentive. Worth it every time and consistent!

The atmosphere is nice nothing to rave about. The wings we expected to be smoked like other actual BBQ places instead they were fried and hard. The sides were okay. Not a returning bunch. read more

Madeline was a waitress and she was excellent. She explained everything to us. She always came back multiple times to see if we needed anything. The food is excellent. I had the baby back ribs. I only had a half and I still couldn't finish it. truffle fries, Parmesan, not that good they were soggy and no Parmesan or barely any. I couldn't even taste it. Onion rings are out of this world the best of ever tasted, and according to my wife, the burger was the best she ever tasted so thumbs up. read more

The Cue Restaurant - Baby back ribs, and truffle fries - Barbeque Near Me - Danbury, Connecticut

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I highly recommend The Cue. We just had a 20 person birthday celebration there and had the most wonderful experience. The owner made sure everything was perfect. The food was delicious as always. The service was on point. The birthday girl and all the guests were impressed with everything!! Thank you for a great night! read more

The Cue Danbury made Mom's 84th birthday very special I mentioned to our server that it was her birthday and maybe they could put a candle in our shared dessert but that wasn't all, Mom was serenaded by the whole crew of young men! She was THRILLED Thank you all so much! The service was perfection, the food was superb (plenty of vegan and vegetarian options), and everyone was incredibly nice. It was our first time there and we'll be back for sure! read more

ORIGIN: Joe Yorio, Chef and Owner, opened Cue in 2016. Yorio's knowledge of the industry initially developed while working in the family's New Fairfield restaurant, and expanded through formal culinary training at Rhode Island's esteemed Johnson & Wales. LOCATION: The Cue is located on a thoroughfare that connects Danbury and New Fairfield communities. CONCEPT: Passing by with my car window down, the aroma emanating from the restaurant lured me to give The Cue a try. As the name suggests, The Cue is dedicated to barbecue -- specifically meats prepared in a smoker and sides and beverages to complement them. The restaurant also prides itself as having an unusually large selection of bourbons, ryes, and whiskeys at the bar. FOOD: I had limited time, so I asked to try something quick to go. I ordered the crispy pork belly with Mac and Cheese as chosen side as the host who greeted me recommended it. The pork is thick and perfectly textured-- neither too fatty nor too meaty/chewy. It is perfect for sharing and came with vinegary dipping sauce that nicely offsets the fattiness. (I appreciated that the sauces are served on the side, as this allows opportunity to appreciate the preparation and quality of meat.) The creamy macaroni and cheese included an uncommon truffle seasoning and choice of cheese (grassy Manchego), contributing an earthy aspect at every bite. I returned shortly thereafter and tried baby back ribs with a side of collard greens. The baby back ribs were perfect, and a "flight" of five different sauces elevated the experience through the novelty of being able to try so many. The collard greens were not cooked in classic southern style, but comparatively bright green, crisp, and bitter due to relatively shorter braising time. In viewing others' photos of the dish, it seems collard greens are usually braised longer than what I had been served, so I won't discourage readers from ordering. Complementary corn bread was served, and was a dry rendition as noted earlier by Erica. ATMOSPHERE: The interior is lined with blond wood and decorated with metal farm tools. The space has some unique features, such as large window through which the 22 foot smoker activity can be viewed, dining tables prepared for a wide range of group sizes, as well as a private dining room. A wrap-around patio with umbrella-shaded tables invites outdoor dining -- an attractive option as the restaurant is significantly set back from the tree-lined road. SERVICE: The host was very patient and thoughtful as he recommended some dishes that were quick to prepare, but also guest favorites. I also appreciated the little packaging detail, where the twine handles of the paper bag were twisted together. TIP: A second location opened in downtown New Milford in 2024. Keep an eye out for live music nights at The Cue via website event page or Instagram. Open every day at 11 AM. The owner has extensive catering experience, and catering BBQ events through The Cue is a popular option. read more

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Everything about our experience was great, the food ,drinks and dessert was amazing. I was visiting from out of town and can't wait to go back. read more

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Very loud even before it filled up with full dinner crowd and the sound system added to the din. Incorrect drink order, misrepresented the cut of meat too. Server spoke so softly we could not hear him and obviously he had trouble hearing us too. Once and done. read more

This was our first time, we will definitely be back. Prompt service, delicious food and friendly staff that were attentive. Child friendly which is appreciated! read more

Wish I could give 6 Stars to The Cue . The BBQ is scrumptious, the service is excellent and the price is right.. Joey and his team catered our "70" anniversary party. Family and friends from Italy, Germany and a dozen states enjoyed the tender, juicy brisket, fire-pit smoked chicken and pulled pork... all with homemade Apricot-Horseradish and Raspberry-Maple sauce on the side. It doesn't get better!!!!! read more

Hands-down the best barbecue in Connecticut. Literally everything on the menu is top-notch and the portions are really solid

*recently visited the new Milford location but cannot find yelp page* My boyfriend and I have been raving about their pork belly and truffle Mac and cheese. It's so good! The pork belly has a perfect crunch on top and juicy everything else. We loved the array of dipping sauces and enjoyed the brisket and ribs too. We sat at the bar because it was busy but we had an awesome bartender Jake who took care of us and made some great drinks. I ordered the espresso martini and a lemon drip martini. If you're in the area, give the new location on Bank Street a try because the food and service were great! read more

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I'll start off by saying we have been here many times and it was phenomenal but the last time was so terrible. We were so disappointed with the food. The bread for the burger and sandwich was so mushy and gross. They definitely downgraded their bread products. The Cesar salad was disgusting. They put brown lettuce on my plate with my burger. The fries were logged with oil not even cooked. It was just a terrible experience all around. I don't know what happened to this place. read more

I believe this place could be great with the right staff,food was amazing,staff not so much,so sad because you know the effort they put into smoking ,and putting out great product,,staff makes your restaurant,and you have great food,but undertrained staff read more

I've been to the Cue a few times - the food is great and I never leave disappointed. I was hosting an event and reached out to Joseph for catering support. He was absolutely wonderful to work with! He was responsive, accommodating, helpful. Most importantly, the food was fantastic. He gave me clear guidance on how to set things up, some tips, and everything was delicious. My guests thought it was all home cooked because the quality was top notch. I'm beyond grateful and will definitely be returning! read more

The food is awesome. The atmosphere is perfect for a BBQ establishment The staff is polite and on top of service. I recommend a visit. I can guarantee % you will be back often. read more

The food was absolutely amazing! Francesca a.k.a. Frankie was my waitress. She was so kind, very professional and extremely helpful. She made this experience wonderful! read more

I live in SE Pennsylvania, I often smoke meats of all kinds. Maybe prices are lower here, however, I found the prices high. Not super, through the roof, but high. Full rack where I'm from, 34 dollars, I believe his were 44. We found the ribs tender, but salty. I got baked beans as 1 side, boring. The veggies and roasted cauliflower were absolutely delicious! I also got an order of brisket. VERY tasty, not greasy at all. Only 6 small slices, expensive. Whatever BBQ sauce they gave us tasted like it had worcestshire sauce too much, in fact. I also got a pulled pork sandwich for lunch. It was pretty good. I thought I saw horseradish on the menu, went with sandwich as is. They may benefit if they offered a sandwich with provolone and either horseradish or hot mustard. The entire was just about $100. Sandwich was 20. So for 100., I think 62-65 would have been more in line. Too expensive and seems to cater to, it's on the menu, upscale clientele. I won't be back. Not worth the money AT ALL read more

Absolutely delicious. The flavor of the chicken is definitely from the grill and not artificial. Great portion sizes for the price. Fresh ingredients. This was delivery so I'll have to update when we dine in. read more

The Cue Restaurant - Bibb Lettuce Cup Salad - Barbeque Near Me - Danbury, Connecticut

The food and service are beyond compare. Top notch from beginning to end. Thank you Joe and Ian for making a great evening with friends. I'll be back many times over. read more

I couldn't find a page for the one in New Milford so here is one for them Pros: place was clean, service was attentive , ambience was great. Food was outstanding , great flavor, large portions, killer dessert I had the muddled raspberry lemonade, pulled pork with fries and then the chocolate mousse bomb for dessert (to go) Cons: none. The whole experience was awesome read more

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We came here as our first meal in the area after a recommendation from our realtor and boy did it not disappoint. I'm not even the biggest bbq fan or meat eater but could not get enough of the brisket. I think it's truly the greatest bite of meat I've ever had. This was seconded by our friends who are big bbq fans. The first visit was with my hubs and father, big whiskey fans and the bourbon menu apparently is selected by the owner to which my father said "best menu I've ever seen". We were crazy and decided to order the table for four (5 meats and 4 sides) as a group of three. After stuffing ourselves with ribs, brisket, chicken, sausage, and pulled pork, we enjoyed the coleslaw, beans, cauliflower, and the mashed potatoes. I think we had 4 more meals of leftovers it was so much food! We've been back with friends and have also done takeout and never been disappointed. Also who doesn't love a tray of different bbq sauces?! The staff are friendly, patient with a toddler as well as a grown man who can't decide on a bourbon. We will be coming back and looking forward to bringing more friends here. read more

The Cue Restaurant - Table for 4 - Barbeque Near Me - Danbury, Connecticut

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Love the food and the atmosphere! We usually sit at the bar but service at the bar or table is always great. One of my favorites is the full rack of ribs with a side of creamed corn! On Friday nights they have music which makes for a lively night. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed. read more

I will be back ASAP! Love that the service was speedy and delicious. Our server makayla was amazing and very patient with me. I'm a country girl so the aesthetic was very pleasant. The food! OMG! For New England ... my favorite spot. They bring the sauce on the side which I love! If the meat is done right... you don't need sauce ... YOU DONT NEED IT! Tender meats and so flavorful. My only note the cornbread is not good. Too dry for my liking however it did the job when I put it in my chili. (Get the chili to share) the brisket was amazing minimal fatty pieces...the chicken so well done and the ribs!!! Lawd!! read more

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This place is awful. We called in an order for ribs. They stated we could pick it up in a half hour. When we got there they told us they were all out of all barbeque. I stated we ordered it and was told it would be ready within a half hour. What happened to our food? We did not get an apology from owner or at least a small gift card. We drove to that part of Danbury from Brookfield. That was gas and time. We have had their food before. Its not extraordinary but its ok. This is not how to treat customers. The place is not consistent read more

My son and I have often gotten deliveries from The Cue and have LOVED it. We've been trying to get there in person and it finally happened yesterday! Yesterday was very rainy and dreary in CT, so we were a bit surprised to see them so busy on Saturday, mid-afternoon. As we approached the door, we smelled the smokiness before opening the door! A good sign! The building appeared relatively small from the exterior, but upon entering, we realized that it was much roomier than the outdoor appearance. The host stand was to the left and we were able to get seats pretty easily. Several tables were filled with happy diners - there was actually a table of 16 people celebrating a birthday. Beyond that table, we noticed a smaller room that can accommodate a private party, too. From the dining room, you can actually see the chefs loading and unloading the smokers through a large window! Onto the service - our server, Zeo, was very sweet and accommodating, checking on us often, refilling our drinks, chatting - very personable! We ordered drinks - my son ordered their house made sweet tea, that was perfect! And I had a bourbon cocktail with peach puree and orange - it was definitely bourbon forward with subtle flavors of the fruits! Delicious! And we ordered The Cue Nachos with Chopped Brisket - the serving was ENORMOUS! The cheese sauce was served on the side, so the nachos didn't become soggy. The brisket was so tender and had perfect smoke flavor! So as to save room for our entrees, Zeo brought a box to store our leftovers. My son had the Dry Rub burger and added bacon to it - he said it was outstanding and cooked perfect to his liking! His truffle parmesan fries were crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and had just the right amount of truffle parmesan flavor that did not overwhelm the fry! Fantastic! I had The Cue Salad with grilled chicken - the salad was LOADED with cucumbers, chick peas, olives, roasted poblano peppers and tender, chicken! Amazing! Their food, service and ambiance are definitely recommended! Their menu has a wide variety of appetizers, entrees, burgers, sandwiches, salads and kids menu. You can also order family portions of different selections of their smoked offerings and sides - with flights of their variety of sauces. Come try this gem located on Pembroke Rd, Danbury! read more

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The best bbq food around! Love it! We go often! Yje best brisket i've ever had. Drinks are delish.

Wow! The food here was outstanding. Real deal bbq. Service a little slow and disorganized but made up for and then some by that delicious food read more

This place is usually very good, and could draw 5-star reviews, but tonight I was a little disappointed in my baby back ribs. They were dry and tasted like reheated leftovers. Had this been my first visit, it would have been my last, however, when this place is on point, it's very good. Our server, Debbie was friendly and attentive. Hopefully next time I'll catch them on their A-game. read more