I've been to the Cue many times with family and friends and have yet to have ever had a meal (BBQ, Steaks, Seafood) that was not great. You guy's are doing something right! The reason for this review was to say thanks to the Cue for having our group in for dinner, and as usual doing a great job. Our engineering group does monthly dinners all over. We don't ask for much besides good food, plenty of it. We went to another BBQ outpost in Ridgefield near the holidays last years, when 16 people showed up, reservations confirmed for party multiple times and days ahead, to have basically no food when we've driven an hour to get there is unforgivable. We called the Cue, they made room for us totally last minute, made sure we had all the good stuff, and we kept them there late. Food was great, and they totally saved our night. Fast forward to last night. And a awesome repeat performance for us, including making sure we had smoked prime rib available, which was fantastic, and not normally a Thursday night special. We had a "Table for 4 BBQ" tasting board for each of our tables as an appetizer for the table and several others, all were great, and everyone had a dinner afterwards with everyone very happy. All this and the best bourbon list in the state. My only ding here was there was no Weller 12 on the list. But again that's a pretty hard to get bottle lately. Thanks for the great experience every time I or we come in.

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.

Would actually rate it 4+ Went here with a family of 7 on a Saturday evening. Started off with clam chowder, empanadas, calamari and nachos with chopped brisket which were all very good. My two sons had the full racks of ribs with truffle fries which were massive and delicious. His girlfriend had the BLT burger which was excellent. My son's kid had the chicken and waffles which he enjoyed very much. My wife had the filet mignon medium which was excellent and Mac and cheese which she loved. She had 2 5oz. Filets which were enough for her to make a Philly cheese steak sandwich the following day. I had the pick 3 from the pit. Brisket which was excellent. Ribs which were also excellent. And the sausage which was OK. Ava was our waitress and very good at what she does. Would definitely recommend.

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.

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!

*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!

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

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.

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!!