Popular barbeque spot in Somerset moves to famous train to provide indoor dining experience

A familiar barbeque spot is moving to a train in Somerset.

Missing Link BBQ opened in a trailer in Dartmouth in July of 2022 at 335 Old Fall River Road and operated there until December where they then moved “Rosie” to 938 Lees River Avenue while renovating the famous train on the property to be used as their new location.

In November of 2022, The Railway Cafe announced on social media that the restaurant would no longer be in business at the train.

“It is with great sadness that we have to share this post with all of you, but we will no longer be in business at the train. The landowners have chosen to explore a new opportunity for the train and unfortunately, we are not a part of their plans. It has been a pleasure to serve Somerset for the past 10 years. We will miss all of our regular customers and thank you all for your support!”

Missing Link who is owned by Somerset residents Tom Lyon and Doug Moniz, made the move to provide customers with a better overall experience, more variety, and the comfort of indoor dining.

Missing Link announced Tuesday that they were opening the inside of the train for full-service dining starting Wednesday, November 8th at 4pm.

“This will be a soft opening while we work out the kinks. A lot of our staff are new and still learning so please be patient with them. Tables are available on a first come, first served basis.”

Missing Link can only accommodate parties up to 4 people, according to their website, unless you will split up and be served separately. There is no space to put tables together inside of the train, but the eatery is making the most of the space they have.

Due to the fact that the train has a narrow opening and walkway inside, it is not wheelchair accessible. There is a ramp to get a wheelchair to the door but from there a walker or cane would be needed to get inside the building.

With the expansion, Missing Link is adding another day of breakfast. You can now order off of their breakfast menu Thursday-Sunday from 8am-12pm. Lunch and dinner will also be served at the restaurant.

The BBQ spot is known for Texas inspired BBQ with a New England flair. They also feature pit roast beef sandwiches with chef inspired toppings.

Missing Link is open Wednesday 4pm to 8pm and Thursday to Sunday 8am to 8pm.