Unpretentious counter-serve offering classic BBQ options such as smoked pork & chicken for take out. Based on 63 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 3.9 stars. Price
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
90 Plains Rd, Essex, CT 06426
Phone: (860) 767-1021
Website: http://www.porkypetesbbq.com/
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Hours
| Saturday | 11 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–6 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 11 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–6 PM |
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Reviews
Autumn Marie
*TAKE OUT ONLY*
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Tony P
Got really sick after eating here. Worst part is that it was subpar food to begin with, so I couldn’t even enjoy that.
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R L
Great staff, great food, the baked beans were out of this world overall a great place to pick up a quick fresh, hearty sandwich and have your taste buds blown away…. can’t wait for my next stop
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Kay Adams- Ellithorpe
Everything was good. Little pricey but good.
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James Mckeon
Not worth it to shop here. Dude behind the counter is rude and the food is average at best
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Robert
Pete’s has been there forever but today was the first time we got their BBQ for a party and it was absolutely fantastic. We have our party solution for the future.
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Wes Bower
Lousy food, unacceptable customer service. There is zero reason to be rude to a stranger that is attempting to do business with you, and unfortunately the folks that work at Porky Pete’s just don’t care. The employees seem miserable and have zero interest in their customers or work. The food is mediocre at best, with most items being marginally above inedible. Avoid.
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Abraham Silva
Stopped here on a whim for some bbq with my friends and good thing we too! We all had their 8.99 pork sandwich lunch special and it was very worth the trip and the money the 2 guys that were working there at the time were both very polite and courteous they definitely deserve a try if you’re in the area
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Max Amuse
Best brisket sandwich around also the smoked St. Louis ribs that we took home for dinner were so big and tender. One rack fed three people, what a deal for only $20.99. Not a sit down kind of place, mostly to go. Worth the trip!
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Tim Lyons
We had friends coming over and decided to try Porky Pete’s for the first time yesterday (We have a beach house in Westbrook and used to get our BBQ from Chesters in Clinton…but they are now closed). We ordered ribs, brisket, pulled pork, beans and corn bread. OMG!!! Really outstanding!! Serious BBQ!!! Everyone raved about the food! Sorry Chesters…you were ok…but Pete’s is simply waaay better! Thrilled to have found this great little place!!! Tim Lyons
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