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Chester's Barbecue


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3.5 of 5 stars 8 ratings
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#16 of 121 restaurants in New London
  • Cuisines: Barbecue
  • Price range*: £3-9 ($5-$15)

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5 of 5 stars
CT
23 May 2009

In my travels i love to go to what i call " hole in the wall resturants"...i am extremely happy i stopped in this tiny place (new London) and asked the cashier behind the counter about the food. She was very knowledgeable of the menu in fact she gave me samples of what to try...I had made my decision as... more

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4 of 5 stars
CT
15 Oct 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Friends told us to try Chester's in Groton because the food was good and it was alot bigger than the take-out place in New London. We had the baby back ribs and beef brisket and both were excellent. Brisket melts in your mouth. No bar service but you can BYOB. Sides were good. The only thing missing was the "sweet... more

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4 of 5 stars
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3 Sep 2008

Great BBQ food! more

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1 of 5 stars
new york
8 Jul 2008

I would not recommend this restaurant. We walked in and walked right out, there is no atmosphere more

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5 of 5 stars
Western Ma
22 May 2008

Lived in New London for about a year, halfway through Chester's opened up. Chester, the owner, is super nice and his expertise with an electric smoker is wonderful. If only he could use wood. His brisket and ribs are awesome. Good fusion of different styles of bbq, Carolina, and down south. Definately worth 3 trips a week if my heart... more

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5 of 5 stars
Groton, CT
21 Feb 2008

We've gone to Chester's after hearing good things about their BBQ from friends. OMG - that was easily the best brisket I've had in a long time - if not the best. The building is small, but the food is definitely worth it. Highly recommend Chester's BBQ if you're in the mood for good BBQ and all the sides to... more

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5 of 5 stars
CT
14 Feb 2008

At a small place on Bank st, you will find some of the best southern BBQ in CT. Food is GREAT! only 3 tables in the place, so it is small, but well worth it. Prices are very cheap for what you get. A smoked turkey dinner with baked beans and cole slaw has become my favorite. Some of the... more

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Chester's Barbecue Address

549 Bank Street, New London, CT 06320
Tel: (860) 447-1406
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.