Taino Smokehouse 482 South Main Street, Middletown, CT 06457

"Came in for a quick bite during a slow time of the days. Got to have an awesome chat with chef Diana. She made me a killer sandwich and even took the time to sit down and chat since I had questions about why I keep ruining my own briskets at home. She gave me a couple pointers on how I can make my own briskets better! idk if I’ll ever be able to get them as good as this place does them, still the fact that she gave me some pointers means so much! Beyond thrilled. Foods was great! Even better people!"

"Awesome place! The wings are must-have. Everything we had (brisket, ribs, coleslaw, potato salad) was delicious. Highly recommended!"

"It's simply amazing. I ordered the fried chicken, the glaze was sweet, and the chicken was crispy. Paired with some creamy mashed potatoes and some tasty baked beans. I just moved to the area and so far this place takes the cake. Great value on price here as well."

"Outdoor seating area is relaxing and beautiful. You can smell the pit going which is pleasant. Our waitress was prompt and friendly. The food was good I would say it could have been a little more warmed up. Garlic mashed potatoes were the best! My bf brother loved the ribs. There was a bit too much seasoning on my brothers fries. He loved the burger though! Overall a nice place to grab lunch!"

"My husband wanted to go for a Sunday drive and late lunch today due to the break in the rainy weather. As he was craving really good barbecue, he did a bit of research and found this awesome place, @tainosmokehouse in Middletown, CT. Not only was the food amazingly delicious and a great value for the amount you get, but we had the most wonderful, knowledgeable and sweet service from Amy W. Thank you for the tasty recommendations and yes, you were right...the 2 Meat combo is enough food for 2 starving hungry "good eaters". I mean, ee had leftovers to bring home! My favorite is their collard greens, their corn bread and their brisket (*mentioned this as the Google beta on items to recommend didn't have these), and, their house barbecue sauce. The other dishes we had there, like the baked beans, pulled pork, and their house sausage with fried onions and mustard are all very delicious. My husband also loved their BBQ egg rolls with their house made jalapeno ranch dressing. Plus, they offer a seasonal Mason jar dessert which, for the current season, is a bourbon peach confection with sponge cake, whipped cream and a caramel sauce. There ate so many other delicious looking menu items that we will be back in to try in the future as well (my money is on their burgers, the Texas chili, snd their giant brownie). If you want great barbecue in Connecticut, come here. And, take my advice, the beautiful outdoor patio dining area is the perfect place to enjoy the food. Trust me, the ambiance is relaxing and worth it."