The Cookhouse

Starters

• Fried Pickles5,99 $ US

  Juicy, sour & salty pickle spears served with BBQ Ranch Dressing & Comeback Sauce for dipping.

• Lip Smackin' Sampler15,99 $ US

  Sampler Chicken wings, Louisiana meat pies, loaded skins and corn pops. Such a bargain!

• Onion Ring Basket6,99 $ US

  Beer battered and delicious. Back by popular demand.

• Loaded Skins8,99 $ US

  Potato skins loaded with pulled pork, melted pepper jack cheese, bacon, fresh tomato, salsa & lime sour cream. Yum!

• Super Nachos11,99 $ US

  Fresh taco chips, chili, pepper jack cheese, fresh tomato salsa, lime sour cream.

• BBQ Sundae5,99 $ US

  It's magic! A Mason jar with pulled pork, baked beans, creamy coleslaw, a dollop of BBQ sauce and a pickle spear. May inspire world peace.

• Sweet Creamed Corn Pops7,99 $ US

  Ridiculously tasty little fried thingamajigs with molten sweet corn inside.

• Creamy, Spicy Corn Crock6,99 $ US

  FT's fave from Arizona's best southwestern restaurant. Served with warm tortilla chips for scooping. You will love this.

• Cookhouse Wings10,99 $ US

  A full pound of the tastiest, meatiest wings anywhere. Pass the blue cheese, please.

• Mom's Macaroni & Cheese6,99 $ US

  Spectacular! Bacon, jalapenos and three cheeses baked in this creamy, homey classic.

Soups

• Cookhouse Chili6,99 $ US

  This spectacular crock is filled with beef and pork BBQ trimmings and topped with pepper jack cheese, fresh salsa and lime sour cream with fresh tortilla chips.

• Sweet Onion Soup4,99 $ US

  Rich vidalia onion soup with a toasted cornbread crouton & melted pepper jack cheese.

• Soup of the Day4,99 $ US

  Ask your server about today's fresh made country soup.

Salads

• Smoked Duck Salad11,99 $ US

  Smoked duck on a bed of crisp greens, carrots, tomatoes, red onions, dried cranberries, sliced eggs and cheddar served with Cookhouse BBQ vinaigrette.

  • Substitute grilled chicken breast, add1,50 $ US

• Colossal Cookhouse Cobb11,99 $ US

  Pulled chicken and bacon and greens and carrots and tomato and onions and jack cheese and tortilla strips and eggs with a great Cookhouse BBQ Vinaigrette.

• Fresh Tomato Salad10,99 $ US

  The best tomatoes of the season chopped with red onion, cucumber, sprinkles of bleu cheese & basil and thousand island dressing.

• Chopped Fruit & Nut Salad12,99 $ US

  A delicious combo of greens, golden raisins, apples, dried cranberries, candied pecans, crumbled gorgonzola and raspberry poppy seed dressing.

Sides

Large sides for sharing $3.99 – $5.24.

• Today's Vegetable3,99 $ US

• Dirty Rice3,99 $ US

• Sweet 'Tator Fries5,24 $ US

  Sweet Potato Fries.

• Country Greens (Seasonal)3,99 $ US

• Creamed Spinach3,99 $ US

• Crispy French Fries4,69 $ US

• Cookhouse Potato Chips3,99 $ US

• Baked Beans3,99 $ US

• Baked Potato4,99 $ US

• Cookhouse Coleslaw3,99 $ US

Sandwiches

All fresh house-cooked ingredients. No cold cuts here. All sandwiches are served with Cookhouse potato chips. Add a soup of the day or side salad for $2.99.

• Pulled Chicken Club Sandwich9,99 $ US

  Smoked chicken pulled & served with Bacon, lettuce, tomato & mayo.

  • Substitute grilled chicken breast, add1,50 $ US

• Slo-Smoked Prime Rib Sandwich13,99 $ US

  Thinly sliced prime rib, sautéed onions and melted American cheese on a special bun.

• Pulled Pork Sandwich9,99 $ US

  Probably the best-selling sandwich in Connecticut. It's a magic combo of hot pulled pork, cool coleslaw and a tinglingly spicy sauce on a special bun. Hoochiemama!!!

• Smartboy Flattboy12,99 $ US

  Already the fave of the staff! Pulled smoked short rib, Gruyere cheese, mayo and blackberry jam that seals the deal. Just great!!

• Triple Play9,99 $ US

  Three mini sandwiches: pulled pork, pulled chicken, beef brisket.

• Pulled Chicken BBQ Sandwich9,99 $ US

  Smoked chicken pulled and served with coleslaw and BBQ sauce on a house baked bun.

• Chopped Beef Brisket Sandwich9,99 $ US

  Slo-smoked brisket chopped and sauced and served on a house baked bun with sliced onions and mustard.

• The Fat Tommy Flattboy9,99 $ US

  Another masterpiece with pulled pork, pulled chicken, caramelized onions, pepper jack cheese and Comeback Sauce.

• Cookhouse Cubano Flattboy9,99 $ US

  Pulled pork, andouille sausage, Swiss cheese, dill pickles and Creole mustard.

• Smoked Duck Sandwich9,99 $ US

  Tender pulled duck, sautéed onions, pepper jack cheese and BBQ Sauce on a Portuguese roll.

Burgers

1/2 pound of our own blend of prime rib, brisket and organic beef chuck, ground fresh here and hand formed. Served on a soft roll. All burgers are served with Cookhouse potato chips. Add a soup of the day or side salad for $2.99.

• The Texas Big Burger12,99 $ US

  Cheddar, onion rings, bacon, lettuce, tomato, raw onion and BBQ sauce.

• The Veggie Burger8,99 $ US

  Pepper Jack cheese, Comeback sauce, lettuce & tomato.

• The Classic9,99 $ US

  Cooked your way with lettuce, tomato, onion and your choice of cheese.

• The Cookhouse Burger11,99 $ US

  We add bacon, sautéed onions, pepper jack cheese and comeback sauce, and the crowds cheer!

Barbecue

Voted "Best In Connecticut" 13 years in a row and named to the "Best of Connecticut Hall of Fame". All BBQ comes with your choice of 2 sides.

• Slo-Smoked Chicken Platter14,99 $ US

  Plump hens cider-brined then smoked till caramel-colored and scrumptious. Unsauced.

• Family Feast79,99 $ US

  The most economical way for a family or large party to the full Cookhouse experience (and usually lunch tomorrow). Served family style with platters of your favorite meats and sides. Pick three meats: brisket, ribs, chicken, pulled pork, andouille sausage or burnt ends. Pick one side for every two people. Plus large bread baskets with buttermilk biscuits, corn muffins and our "heavenly butter".

• Cookhouse Ribs

  (Choose sauced or unsauced) – We buy the best American ribs and smoke them here over aromatic hardwoods until tender and tasty. Baby Back Ribs.

  • 1/2 Rack17,99 $ US
  • Full Rack23,99 $ US

• Two Meat Combos19,99 $ US

  Ribs and Chicken. Ribs and Pulled Pork. Ribs and Sliced Brisket.

• The Tombo Combo21,99 $ US

  A feast and a bargain for true 'que lovers. Ribs, chicken, pulled pork and sausage!

• Slo-Smoked Beef Short Rib22,99 $ US

  The BEST! Cooked for hours over hardwood smoke until unctuous and ridiculously tasty. Two generous, deboned short ribs.

• Beef Brisket Platter16,99 $ US

  A favorite of Texans and tough guys. We smoke our brisket about ten hours till tender and tasty. Served sliced without sauce.

• Pulled Pork Platter17,99 $ US

  A true best seller because it is simply fabulous. Smithfield pork shoulder slo-smoked over hardwood for 15 hours 'till ready to fall apart. Moist, rich, woody. Unsauced.

Comfort Food

• Simply Grilled Salmon16,99 $ US

  Garlic Butter & white wine sauce with your choice of two sides.

• Chicken Fried Steak14,99 $ US

  Juicy Cube Steak battered & fried with cream gravy and two sides.

• Cookhouse Jambalaya17,99 $ US

  A Cajun classic with smoked chicken, andouille sausage and dirty rice simmered in a spicy tomato and vegetable ragout.

• New Orleans Shrimp18,99 $ US

  NOLA's favorite dish. Gulf shrimp in spicy pepper-butter sauce with garlic bread for sopping and your choice of two sides.

• Smoked Duck16,99 $ US

  Succulent smoked Duck Leg & Thigh with an orange – bourbon glaze and your choice of two sides.

• BBQ Burrito17,99 $ US

  Tasty brisket, Cookhouse Chili, dirty rice and pepper jack cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla and topped with lime sour cream and fresh salsa. Your choice of two sides.

• Cookhouse Meatloaf13,99 $ US

  Our house-made specialty with mashed potatoes and cream gravy and your choice of one other side.

Steakhouse

Served with your choice of two sides.

• Baseball Sirloin17,99 $ US

  A tasty, new cut of rich, tender beef. A Home Run!

• Slo-Smoked Prime Rib

  A whole haunch of beef prime rib is smoked for hours until hauntingly flavorful. we then slice it to your specs.

  • Huge (20 oz)27,99 $ US
  • Big (12 oz)22,99 $ US

• Gorgonzola Flatiron Steak16,99 $ US

  Grilled to your liking and topped with creamy gorgonzola cheese.

Desserts

Cookhouse "IceScream" We hope you notice it's different and better than most ice dream. Here's why: it's handmade fresh in small batches with pure, natural ingredients. We exaggerate the flavors a bit, so if you want, say chocolate, we really give you a zap of chocolate. And, we make some fun flavors. Taste it. Isn't it the best?

• Rob's Oreo Ice Cream Pie4,99 $ US

  Vanilla "ice-cream" and Oreos in an Oreo crust topped with whipped cream, caramel and hot fudge sauce.

• Cookhouse Brownie Sundae5,99 $ US

  Our fresh baked brownie is topped with vanilla "ice-cream" and hot fudge sauce and served in a giant goblet.

• Cookhouse Chocolate Lava Cake5,99 $ US

  A hot, molten dark chocolate center served with fresh vanilla "ice-cream".

• "IceScream" Bowl4,99 $ US

  A big ol' bowl with three scoops of your choice.

• Rootbeer Float3,99 $ US

  Fresh vanilla "ice-cream" with great root beer give you creamy, floaty goodness.

• Fresh Fruit Cobbler4,99 $ US

  Ask your server for today's delicious flavor.

• Old Fashioned Milkshake3,99 $ US

  Made in our classic fountain hand mixer using only milk and our fresh "ice-cream". Choose your flavor.

• Strawberry Shortcake Sensation4,99 $ US

  A toasted biscuit with "heavenly butter" loaded with strawberries and ice and topped with whipped cream.

Kids Menu

Includes your choice of apple sauce, yogurt or french fries.

• Chicken Fingers5,99 $ US

• Baby Back Ribs6,99 $ US

• Hot Dog5,99 $ US

• Chicken Wings5,99 $ US

• Mac 'n Cheese5,99 $ US

• BBQ Chicken5,99 $ US

• Pulled Pork Sandwich5,99 $ US

• Grilled Cheese5,99 $ US

• Burger (w/cheese)5,99 $ US

• Rootbeer Float3,99 $ US