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Taino Smokehouse Prime

964 reviews

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Hours

Monday, Closed
Tuesday, 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday, 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday, 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday, 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday, 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday, 11:30 AM - 7:00 PM

About Taino Smokehouse Prime

Taino Smokehouse Prime is located at 1388 E Main St in Meriden, CT. Although the platform category is Chinese Restaurant, Taino Smokehouse Prime specializes in BBQ and smoked meats, offering a variety of dishes that have garnered positive feedback from local customers.

Customers have raved about the BBQ, with one declaring it easily some of the best in Connecticut. Standout items include the ribs, which are noted for being lean, and the brisket, praised for its nice smoke flavor and visible smoke rings. A unique offering that has received exceptional praise is their egg rolls, described as "insane" and unlike anything customers have had before due to their unique stuffing. While one reviewer found the ricotta to be just okay, they did mention that the accompanying bread was good. The ribeye steak was also cooked to perfection according to one patron.

The service at Taino Smokehouse Prime has received mixed reviews. One customer found the bartender to be sweet and attentive, while another experienced the service as being a bit slow. A specific item that received negative feedback was the bacon pops, which were described as fatty and rubbery, suggesting this might not be a recommended dish.

A notable feature mentioned by a customer is the generous portion sizes, leading them to highly recommend sharing dishes. This could be a good option for those looking to sample multiple items or dining with company. For those interested in trying their BBQ and smoked specialties, Taino Smokehouse Prime can be contacted at (203) 440-1600 or +1 203-440-1600 for more information or to place an order.

Taino Smokehouse Prime Location

1388 E Main St, Meriden, CT 06450, USA

Customer Reviews

4.0
964 reviews
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Aditya Malik
Mar 30, 2025

Awesome BBQ, easily some of the best in CT. The ribs were pretty lean which is good for me, and the brisket had a nice smoke flavor with visible rings. The egg rolls were insane, never had something stuffed like that before. The ricotta was ok but the bread was good. And the ribeye was cooked perfectly. It's quite a lot of food so highly recommend sharing!

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Kate Marshall
Jan 29, 2025

Food was tasty, bartender was sweet and attentive. The service was a bit slow. The bacon pops were the only disappointment, fatty and rubbery.

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Paiten Melanson
Mar 02, 2025

I’ve been to Taino several times over the years and have always had a great meal, but tonight’s meal was the best! My go to is always the smokehouse burger, its consistency always cooked and tastes exactly the same every time and never a soggy bottom bun. This time I also tried the wings, and they were amazing! I’m picky when it comes to wings (I prefer them crispier) and these were smoky from being smoked first AND crispy full of flavor from being fried after. But our waiter Tony truly made it an overall great dining experience.. he was the perfect amount of friendly, personable and attentive all the while being the only server taking care of a full dining room of tables. Hats off to Tony and the cook staff for a truly great service and meal, I already can’t wait to come back.

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Kathy Moore
Dec 14, 2024

We had an attentive waitress who explained the many options for the sides, as there were some options that were not listed on the menu that were available. I had the brisket, which was cooked to perfection and had a great smoked flavor, it was served with a drizzle of BBQ sauce, which honestly was not needed as the brisket was was tender juicy and flavorful enough on its own. You may want to ask for it on the side. The brussel sprouts were roasted in beef tallow, and were tender and tasteful. The tiano Mac and cheese was shell macaroni with a thick cheese sauce, that clung well to each piece of pasta. The serving size of the brisket was huge, it was plenty for 2 meals. My boyfriend had the half smoked chicken, it was moist and had a nice smoked flavor and the bbq sauce complimented the smoked chicken and tasted wonderful. He had the house made chips which were light and crispy along with a side of French fries. While we dined we were entertained by a singer who sang Frank Sinatra songs, and it was a very relaxing experience with great food. We will definitely be back.

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Marisa Balletti-Lavoie
Nov 16, 2024

I had an amazing dining experience at Taino Smokehouse Prime! The food was absolutely delicious - my friends and I couldn't get enough of the blue cheese chips and barbecue eggrolls. The drinks were fancy and perfectly complemented our meal. I highly recommend this place for anyone looking to meet with friends or enjoy a romantic date night. Five stars all the way! Marisa Balletti-Lavoie Queen of Sass

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