Hindsight BBQ Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Hindsight BBQ, a true gem in Waterbury, CT, where Southern barbecue meets a lively, casual atmosphere. The menu features mouthwatering offerings that highlight smoked meats and creative sides, making it a must-visit for barbecue lovers.
- Standout Specials: Try the Chimichurri Steak Sandwich or the creamy Burnt End Pesto Mac & Cheese, both highly praised.
- Family Platter Options: Perfect for gatherings, the BYO Family Style BBQ Box and Ultimate Sampler Platter provide an array of meats and sides to satisfy any craving.
- Must-Have Appetizers: Don't miss the Texas Twinkies, smoked jalapeno poppers that are a flavor explosion.
Whether you're dining in their inviting outdoor space or ordering takeout, Hindsight BBQ promises flavorful, well-seasoned dishes that highlight the essence of true barbecue.
TODAY'S SPECIALS
Chimichurri Steak Sandwich
Thin-Sliced Smoked Tri-Tip Steak, Melty Cheese, House Made Chimichurri, Crispy Fried Onions, Smokey Tomato, Citrus Greens on a Toasted Seeded Bun
Spicy Ranch Onion Rings
Crispy Beer-Battered Onion Rings, Sprinkled with house BBQ Seasoning. Served with Spicy Ranch Dipping Sauce
Burnt End Pesto Mac & Cheese
Creamy Pesto Mac & Cheese, Tossed with our Pork Belly Bacon Lardons & Topped with Toasted Crumbs
Smoked Short Rib "Poutine" Loaded Tots
Slow-Smoked BBQ Beef Short Rib, Melty Mozzarella & Provolone Cheese, Brown Gravy, Caramelized Onions, Garlic Aioli Drizzle, Scallions over Seasoned Loaded Tater Tots
"Cuban Reuben" Pastrami Melt
Pastrami Prime Beef Brisket, Melty Swiss & Provolone Cheese, Pickles, Russian Dressing on Texas Toast
Jalapeno Cheddar Smoked Pork Sausage
BYO FAMILY STYLE BBQ BOX (Feeds 3-4 ppl)
CUSTOM FAMILY STYLE BBQ BOX - Choice of (2) Meats (1lb. each) and Choice of (2) Family Style Sides. All Boxes Come with House Pickles, Pickled Red Onions & BBQ Sauce
TRIPLE PLAY BBQ BOX (Feeds 6-8 ppl)
1 LB. Prime Beef Brisket, 1 LB. BBQ Pulled Pork, 1 LB. BBQ Pulled Chicken. Choice of (2) Family Style Sides. All Boxes Come with House Pickles, Pickled Red Onions & BBQ Sauce
HINDSIGHT BBQ ULTIMATE SAMPLER PLATTER (Feeds 6-8 ppl)
MEATS:1/2 LB. of Prime Beef Brisket, Half Rack Pork Spare Ribs, 1/2 LB. of Pulled Pork, 2 Sausage Links, 1/2 Lb. of Pork Belly Burnt Ends, 8 pc. Pit-Smoked WingsSIDES:Coleslaw, BBQ Baked Beans, Mac & Cheese, Collard Greens, Tex-Mex Cream Style Corn, 2 Pc. Honey Butter Cornbread
PIT SMOKED WINGS PARTY PACK
1/3 Pan Pit Smoked Wings, Your Choice of Wing Sauce & Dipping Sauce, (2) Pieces of Honey Butter Cornbread
FAMILY STYLE PLATTERS
MUST HAVES
Texas Twinkies
A Pair (2) of Smoked Bacon Wrapped & Brisket Stuffed Cheesy Jalapeno Poppers with BBQ Sauce Glaze
Brisket "Philly" Empanada
(1) BBQ Ground Beef Brisket, Melty Cheese, Peppers & Onions inside a Crispy Shell. Served with Cheese Dipping Sauce
Brown Butter Burnt Ends
A Spin on our Traditional Pork Belly Burnt Ends, with Honey Brown Butter Glaze. Topped with "Crack" Crumbs (Pork Rub, Bacon, Chicharrones)
Pit-Smoked Chicken Wings
Sidewinder Fries
Beer Battered Crispy Spiral Potato Wedges with our House BBQ Rub Seasoning
TEXAS TRINITY (Feeds 1-2)
Prime Beef Brisket, Pork Spare Ribs, Smoked Sausage Link & a Choice of (2) Scratch-Made Sides
PITMASTER PLATTER (Feeds 3-4)
MEATS: Prime Beef Brisket, Half Rack of Baby Back Ribs, BBQ Pulled Pork, House Smoked Sausage, 6 pc. Pit Smoked WingsSIDES:Mac & Cheese, BBQ Baked Beans, Collard Greens, Coleslaw, 4 pc. Honey Butter Cornbread
BBQ COMBO PLATTERS
HINDSIGHT BBQ PLATES
Brisket Combo Plate (1 Side)
Sliced Smoked Prime Beef Brisket & Choice of (1) Side
Brisket Combo (2 Sides)
Sliced Prime Beef Brisket & Choice of Two Sides.
Brisket & Ribs Combo (2 Sides)
Sliced Prime Beef Brisket & Pork Rib Combo (3 Bones). Choice of (2) Sides
Brisket & Pulled Pork Combo (2 Sides)
Sliced Prime Beef Brisket & Pork Rib Combo (3 Bones). Choice of (2) Sides
Brisket & Pulled Chicken Combo (2 Sides)
Sliced Prime Beef Brisket & Pork Rib Combo (3 Bones). Choice of (2) Sides
Brisket & Sliced Pork Belly Combo (2 Sides)
Sliced Prime Beef Brisket & Pork Rib Combo (3 Bones). Choice of (2) Sides
Brisket & Sliced Turkey Combo (2 Sides)
Sliced Prime Beef Brisket & Pork Rib Combo (3 Bones). Choice of (2) Sides
Banana Puddin' Cup
Banana Puddin' Layered with Bananas & Graham Cracker Crumbs, Topped with Handmade Whipped Cream
Mile High Peanut Butter Pie
Creamy Peanut Butter Mousse with chopped Peanut Butter Cups topped with Chocolate Ganache, drizzled with White Chocolate and Peanut Butter Cup Pieces
Marshmallow Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cake
Triple Layer Chocolate Cake with Layers of Chocolate Cookie Dough and Marshmallow Cream topped with Chocolate Fudge Icing
Key Lime Pie
Traditional Graham Cracker Crust with Key Lime Custard Filling
Creme Brulee Cheesecake
Golden Graham Cracker Crust topped with New York Style Cheesecake, Creme Brule Custard, another Layer of New York Cheesecake, Bruleed topping
DESSERTS
SMOKED BRISKET BURGERS
Prime Brisket Burger
Hand Ground 100% Prime Beef Brisket, BBQ Rubbed, Smoked Then Seared, Topped with Melty American Cheese, Pickles, Pickled Red Onions & Tangy Aioli on a Potato Bun
Sandwich Boxed Options
Sandwich and your Choice of (1) Side
BARBECUE SANDWICHES
BBQ TACOS & MORE
Beef Birria Taco
(1) Shredded Smoked Beef, Melty Cheese, Chopped Onion & Cilantro with Chipotle Beef Consume for Dipping
Pork Belly Taco
BBQ Glazed Smoked Sliced Pork Belly, Cheesy Taco, Tangy Aioli, Pico de Gallo, Pickled Red Onion, Scallions
Prime Beef Brisket
Slow-Smoked for 12-14 Hours. Prime Grade Beef Brisket Sliced to Order. (1/2 LB per person is recommended)
Pastrami Beef Brisket
House Brined for Cured for 10 Days. Slow-Smoked for up to 14 Hours. Sliced to Order Pastrami Style Beef Brisket (1/2 LB per person is Recommended)
Pulled Pork
Slow-Smoked with our House Pork Rub for 10-12 Hours. Served Tossed in our House Rib Glaze.
Pork Spare Ribs
Baby Back Ribs
Pork Belly (Sliced)
Slow-Smoked with our Texas BBQ Rub for 6-8 Hours. Also Known As: "Bacon Brisket"(1/4 per person is recommended)
Turkey Breast
Smoked & Sliced Turkey Breast with our Herb Bird BBQ Rub and Butter Bath. (1/2 LB per person is recommended)
Pulled Chicken
Smoked & Shredded BBQ Chicken Thigh Served with our House BBQ Glaze. (1/2 LB per person is recommended)
Craft BBQ Meats By the Pound
SCRATCH MADE SIDES
Honey Butter Cornbread
Rustic Red Apple Slaw
Birria Collard Greens
BBQ Baked Beans
Picnic Potato Salad
Mac & Cheese
Tex-Mex Cream Style Corn
Honey Garlic Brussels Sprouts
BBQ Fried Rice
Mexican Coke
Mexican Sprite
Fanta Orange Soda
Diet Coke
Dr. Pepper
Boylan's Birch Beer
Boylan's Creamy Red
Boylan's Root Beer
Cheerwine Cherry Soda
Big Red
Del's Lemonade
Del's Pink Lemonade
Del's Tangerine Lemonade
Half Lemonade / Half Iced Tea
Del's Iced Tea (Lightly Sweet)
Liquid Death 19.2oz
Bottled Water
Topo Chico Sparkling Mineral Water
Beverages
ST. PATRICK'S DAY PRE-ORDER
Smoked "Corned Beef" Dinner
1/2 LB. Sliced Prime Grade "Corned Beef" Brisket. Brined for 12 Days, Slow Smoked for 14 Hours, Served with Smoked Cabbage, Potatoes, Carrots & Whole Grain Mustard
"Corned Beef" Brisket by the LB
Served with Pickles, Pickled Red Onions & House Pickled Aioli
Irish Cheddar & Guinness Onion Smoked Sausage
Slow-Smoked Pork Sausage with Beef Tallow Caramelized Onions & Gruyere Cheese