It's Time for Some Smokin' BBQ

Find homemade side dishes, smoked BBQ + family fun.

When Brent Dalton first started his BBQ Food Truck back in 2016, he told his wife that it would be just a hobby. Yet, here they are with their very own restaurant— Brent's Smokin' Butts & Grill! Specializing in BBQ combos, homemade side dishes, and all things smokin'.

From Food Truck to Full-Time

Brent and Kelly never imagined that one day they would open a restaurant. Brent started smoking pork, chicken, and BBQ as a hobby, but once the couple moved back to their hometown of Middletown, Ohio, Brent started making smoked pulled-pork for his church. People started to ask Brent to cater events, so he decided to buy a food truck— serving pulled-pork, burgers, and chicken.

His hobby turned into a passion, and then turned into a full-time business. The Dalton's opened Brent's Smokin' Butts & Grill in December of 2020, right in the heart of Downtown Middletown. Since the beginning, the restaurant has always been a family business. Brent and Kelly's three kids all work there, and even Brent's parents and his brother help out when they can. Brent says he credits 90% of his cooking abilities to growing up alongside his grandmother and helping her in the kitchen. "We offer affordable, good quality products," he says, "I want people to trust where their food is being made." 

Everything served at the restaurant is smoked to perfection with no shortcuts. The restaurant even hand-trims their ribs to ensure everything is tender and delicious. If you're in need of some suggestions, below are five fan favorites. 

Smokin' Fan Favorites

1. Garlic Toast Grilled Cheese — Two slices of toasted garlic bread with melted cheese, tangy BBQ sauce and your choice of smoked brisket or pork

 2. Not Your Nachos — Tortilla chips smothered in Na'Cho Cheese, sour cream, jalapeños, smoked brisket or pork, BBQ drizzle and Brent's homemade pico de gallo

TIP: Another Smokin' favorite is The Loaded Boat— basically the Not Your Nachos but with deep-fried red potatoes instead of tortilla chips!

 3. Wing Tuesdays — Exclusively on Tuesdays, get your fix of Brent's plain or BBQ wings, smoked to perfection 

4. Baby Back Ribs — Brent's personal fave! Mouthwatering rib meat and BBQ drizzle with homemade side dishes

5. Smokin' Mac Boat — Two servings of Brent's homemade Mac & Cheese topped with pork or brisket, BBQ drizzle and sweet cornbread

Visit Brent's Smokin' Butts & Grill 

640 N University Boulevard | Middletown, Ohio 

Open Monday through Saturday, 11am – 9pm | Closed Sundays