chesters barbecue

Real Barbecue. Real Flavor. Real Chester's.

Welcome to Chester's BBQ in Groton, CT, where the smoke runs deep, the sauce hits hard, and the food tastes like home. If you're searching for the best barbecue, a BBQ restaurant with a menu full of flavor, or a place where everything on the menu is worth ordering, you're in the right spot.

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What People are Saying

"This is a 5 star BBQ in a strip mall that has employees that care and take the time to explain the menu. I was a Chet's virgin til today. It must have been all over my face as the person at the counter took about 2 minutes and explained the menu and how it all worked from ordering to pick up in a manner that was easy for even me to understand."

Jeff K.

"Wouldn't have stopped here if it weren't for the reviews on Trip Advisor. In town on business looking for something different. Their saying is that Barbecue is not the sauce, it's what the sauce goes on! And they serve the food without sauce and even though I LOVE sauce, I could have eaten everything without it!!! IT IS THAT GOOD!!!!..."

"Chester's is the greatest!! All the food is amazing and the chili is truly the best I've ever had!"

Eric Bauer

"Instead of grilling over a flame, Chester's slow-cooks its meat inside of the large metal smokers behind the restaurant. Seating is available inside of the two adjoining rooms, which are decked out in country decor."

On-Site Catering

At Chester’s, our barbecue is slow‑cooked, handcrafted, and served fresh every day. From ribs and brisket to pulled pork and chicken, our BBQ menu is built for people who love real food.

WHAT WE SERVE:

BBQ Plates & Sandwiches:

  • Ribs
  • Brisket
  • Pulled Pork
  • Chicken
  • Sausage

Classic Sides:

  • Mac & Cheese
  • Cornbread
  • Coleslaw
  • Baked Beans
  • Greens

Sauces:

  • Because at Chester’s… it’s in the sauce.
    Taste why everyone talks about it.

"Chester's is the greatest!! All the food is amazing and the chili is truly the best I've ever had!"

Order online — fast, easy, ready when you are

Skip the wait and order online. Choose your BBQ, customize your plate, and pick it up hot and ready.

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Restaurant takeout

Pickup orders

"Order online near me" searches

Whether you're craving ribs, brisket, pulled pork, or a full plate of sides, our online food menu makes it easy to get the best BBQ fast.

Our Location

Location — Chester's BBQ Groton, CT

Looking for "Chester's BBQ near me"? We're right here in Groton, CT, serving locals, families, and BBQ lovers from all over Connecticut.

Address: Chester's BBQ 943 Poquonnock Road Groton, CT 06360

Phone: (860) 449-6868

Catering — BBQ for every event

Bring Chester's BBQ to your next gathering with our barbecue catering menu:

Pulled Pork

Brisket

Ribs

Chicken

Full pans of sides

Multiple sauce options

Perfect for parties, office lunches, family events, and celebrations. You can order catering online or contact us directly to plan your menu.

"Instead of grilling over a flame, Chester's slow-cooks its meat inside of the large metal smokers behind the restaurant. Seating is available inside of the two adjoining rooms, which are decked out in country decor."

Why Chester's BBQ?

We're all about

Slow barbecue done right

Fresh meat for barbecue every day

Sauce that makes the meal

Some of the best food on the shoreline

Restaurant seating that feels like home

Inside dining or fast pickup

Our best menu, every day

We're not just a BBQ restaurant, we're a community favorite.
And voted one of the best BBQ locations in CT by CT Magazine and the Boston Globe

View our menu & order online

Explore our full online menu, view our catering menu, see every item we offer, order for pickup, and get your BBQ today.