Our History
Find more about the family who runs this restaurant
Post Oak Barbecue Co. combines the over 100 years of passionate restaurant experience of partners Steve Garrett, Elaine Chao, and Eric Patterson, bringing the highest quality, wood-smoked barbecue to Connecticut. With an eye on sourcing local and with pit-mastery skills honed in Texas, Post Oak Barbecue Co. presents authentic barbecue with a unique Asian and southwestern flair.
Our Team

Steve Garrett & Elaine Chao
PIT BOSSOur pit boss Steve and wife Elaine bring their barbecue roots to Fairfield. Having apprenticed in Texas and honed his skills at Tyler’s Barbecue in Amarillo, Steve’s mastery of barbecue presents authentic barbecue with Elaine's unique twist.

Eric Patterson
MANAGING PARTNERLocation
93 Post Road, Fairfield, CT 06824