Taino Smokehouse Prime

It was our first visit. Ribs, smoked Mac&Cheese, Brisket, Pulled Pork, baked beans and service was fantastic!! I love that they have a larger selection of local craft beers, and Michelle loved the craft cocktails. These days It's hard to find a place where the food and drinks are worth the money. Taino, and thier staff, have made this experience worth every penny. We put a pin on our map for future travels to the area.

We were skeptical at first, but what an amazing place. The food is delicious. Their potato salad is one of the best I’ve had in a long time. The brine chicken and the rack of ribs were flavorful and their collard greens one of the best. We will be coming back here again. This definitely deserves five stars.

Hi Chris! Just wanted to take a second to say how great of an experience I had with my takeout order. From start to finish, everything was seamless and super friendly. Tony was awesome to work with when I requested wings in a large quantity—he was open to my request and incredibly helpful throughout the process. And the Alabama flavor? Absolutely out of this world. We were originally planning on going to J. Timothy’s in Plainville, but decided to give you guys a shot instead—best decision ever. If you’re looking for great food (especially the wings and collard greens!), look no further than Tiano’s. Both the Middletown and Meriden locations are top-notch, and the service is truly outstanding. Thank you again.. - Cody

The place looks beautiful and clean. The bar looks really good. Our drinks were gross tho, the server was an older guy who seemed like he didn’t care anymore. He placed a martini down at the table with his fingers on the rim of the glass. We tried to order, he told us they were out of every item we wanted. He said “I could suggest another restaurant” I honestly should’ve taken that advice and left. Maple bourbon shrimp appetizer was shrimp in maple syrup, I don’t know why I expected anything less. She got the ribeye and I got the bbq brisket. Her steak was barely seared, it was grey. Brisket was old and dry even tho they ask if you want lean or fatty and I asked for fatty. Seems like inexperienced staff all around. I’d never go back, I’d tell people not to go if they asked about this place

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding Experience at Taíno Prime Taíno Prime delivers excellence on every level. The service was outstanding and the food was absolutely excellent—flavorful, beautifully prepared, and consistently impressive. The location is also a huge plus, with easy access from all parts of Connecticut. They are especially wonderful to work with for events—professional, flexible, and truly accommodating. Lisa, the banquet manager, personally called to discuss event details and provided truly upscale, attentive service, making the entire process seamless and stress-free. A special shout-out as well to Chris, the owner, for running such a top-notch establishment. Highly recommend Taíno Prime for both dining and special events.