JR’s Southwest Grill & BBQ Opens in Bantam

JR’s Southwest Grill & BBQ is opening Tuesday, Feb. 24, in the former site of Wood’s Pit on Bantam Lake Road (Route 209), adjacent to the Bantam Cinema & Arts Center.

JR’s will bring bold Southwest flavors, slow-smoked BBQ, and the kind of food that feels like home to Bantam, including smoky brisket and fall-off-the-bone ribs.

Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, and until 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

The address is 123 Bantam Lake Rd. Reach the restaurant at 860-567-9869 or by email at Jrsouthwestgrill@gmail.com. You can find JR’s on Facebook here.