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 Cue is one of our favorite restaurants. Their BBQ is the best in Fairfield County, especially…read morethe 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.

We stopped in here while hopping from restaurant to restaurant and decided to give it a try…read more Unfortunately, it didn't live up to expectations. I ordered a lemonade, which honestly tasted like dirty water. I then tried a martini it was okay, but nothing memorable. For food, I had a quesadilla and a pretzel, both of which were just average and not particularly exciting. The food also wasn't as hot as it should have been. My husband ordered tacos and said they were good, but he tends to say that about everything, so take that as you will. On a positive note, the staff was friendly and attentive. However, the overall atmosphere and food quality just didn't stand out, and the place feels like it's missing something. Overall, I'd give it a 4/10

Staff is wonderful. Everyone was so pleasant and respectful, their attentiveness is on spot. The…read moreday we went was a mid afternoon, we stopped in for a snack and it was pretty empty. We opted to eat outside. I had the cauliflower buffalo wings, and my husband had the calamari. It was ok, not sure if I would go back not bc the food or service or the ambiance, but bc they lack allergen food friendly and it made it extremely difficult to find something to eat

This is my first time here I'd like to start by saying I think this place is adorable. The exterior…read morelooks like a little farmhouse. We were greeted right away. The owners are so nice. We were able to crack jokes with them about sports teams and other odds and ends. Now to the food, your food was good. I completely forgot to order the hush puppies. I saw they were on special so I now have to go back and hope they're on special next time I go. Unfortunately I forgot the names of the items. My friends ordered. I had ordered a Carolina, which is pulled pork and cheese and egg so good.

We went here when we brought our classic car to a car meet. The staff were great answering all my…read morequestions before we ordered. I got the 2 deep fried chicken breasts with fries and coleslaw. My husband got the Monster wrap, and we got the garlic mozzarella sticks as well. The serving size was more than you can eat in one meal, so we took leftovers home. The chicken breast that was battered was cooked to perfection. The mozz sticks were a nice garlic flavor that was crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside . The chicken breast was flavorful and juicy and the establishment was cozy and homey. The leftovers were almost as good warmed up in my air fryer. Yum! The small water feature next to the deck actually had some fish in it. Nice food and place that will definitely be visited again.

I had a great experience. Food was fresh, hot, course timing terrific. My server (and therefore…read moreservice) was even better. I had fun. I sat in a high top in the bar area and had a really great dinner between meetings I had to attend. I'm wrestling with something though... The steak was way below average. I had the porterhouse. To say it was below most roadside diners in quality is likely being kind. To be fair, it was cooked to a perfect medium rare. But it was saltier than licking a treated sidewalk in the winter and tougher than the rubber soles of my sneakers. So I struggle... would I prefer a great steak with frustrating service/experience. Or, enjoy the short interlude out to dinner and regret ordering their signature dish. Sigh. I don't know what to tell you. I'm not impressed or distracted by rolls. So maybe I should steer clear (see what I did there).

We walked in around 9pm and had to stand in front of a pack of waitresses and the hostess and WAIT…read moreto even be acknowledged. Once we were, which was not quickly, the hostess stood quietly staring at her screen and finally handed some menus to a waitress who CONTINUED TALKING to her friends for a solid minute. Then once sat we waited... and waited... and waited. Two other tables were sat and waited on in the meantime. At one point a server waved to us from across the way and wished us a good time at the restaurant tonight. What? We hadn't even been served yet. In the end we left after 17 minutes of waiting with not so much as a greeting from a server. I wonder if they even knew they had been given a table. Do not come here. You'll be ignored, disrespected, and leave hungry. We went to Chili's down the street and I suggest you do the same.

On our way back from picking up my son at camp, we stumbled upon this hidden gem--and I'm so glad…read morewe did! My son ordered the wood-smoked wings, which were absolutely delicious. I had the Ol' Smokey Burger, and he also tried the Cowboy Butter Burger. The brisket on the Ol' Smokey was out of this world--so flavorful and perfectly cooked. The portions are generous too--I could only finish half and happily took the rest home for dinner! The place itself is adorable, with such a welcoming vibe and great staff!. If you're in the Litchfield area, do yourself a favor and stop by. This spot is truly amazing!

Pros: - The bbq'd…read moremeat was undeniably excellent: the brisket flavorful and moist, not overly fatty; the ribs nicely textured, moist on the inside, with a bit of bark outside and an unusual, but not unpleasant, touch of sugar; the sausage moist and snappy. You could see some nice smoke rings on the intact pieces of meat. Cons: - Service. The staff member we encountered when we entered and asked about our reservation (a manager of the restaurant or perhaps just of the cocktail program, we learned) was incredibly rude and unfriendly. We had barely begun to eat our food when she came by our table and asked us if we would like to-go bags. We were a bit shocked and asked her if she needed the table for some reason. (The restaurant was less than half full.) She said no, but the messaging to us that she did not want us at the restaurant was quite clear. With a lot of effort I did draw out some of the superficial signs of friendliness from the bartender working under the manager, who had initially echoed the manager's coldness. But it ought not be on the customer to extract a non-miserable customer experience, especially on a celebratory occasion. The person who brought out our food was competent, pleasant, and helpful. Middling: - The Lumberjack cocktail was well designed and well made. If only those behind this cocktail program were not so angry at having to interact with customers! - Mashed potatoes had the texture of being scratch made, but also had a hint of margarine. Margarine is a no go in our book. - Corn bread was very sweet and moist, Northern style. It may just be a matter of personal preference, but I am partial to Southern style corn bread, a bit more crumbly, not sweet and not cake-like, where the flavor of corn is more prominent. TLDR: Pleasant space, some excellent food and cocktails. (The non bbq items we tried were so-so, but where the smoker was involved, it didn't seem like you could go wrong.) Hospitality was a fail. We have a few good options for bbq in the area. We are in no hurry to return to Cowboy Butter.

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.

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.

My mom and sister and I came in from out of Ron for a Gilmore girls festival and came here for…read moredinner. The atmosphere and restaurant were gorgeous and clean. The service was amazing and so fast. Our waitress Nora was so amazing she was kind and so sweet to us. We even watched her take amazing care of other tables taking kids who as birthday it was to the kitchen to meet the chef and get ice cream so sweet! And took amazing care of her customers I loved her and would come again highly recommend.

Great drinks. Love the patio seating. Food and service were excellent. The fettuccine Alfredo…read morewith the blackened chicken is superb!

The food and service here were fabulous tonight! We took advantage of the great happy hour menu and…read morestayed for dinner. I would absolutely go back if we are in the area again.

Owner chased my friends dad out to curse him out for leaving honest sub-par review on the food, and…read moretold him to never come to any of his locations. Don't threaten us with a good time, we weren't planning on coming back... The food was terrible, and cold, however we gave grace since we were part of a large party. Owner has serious mental problems.