Redbones
Authentic Downhome-Style Southern BBQ
(617) 628-2200
55 Chester St
Somerville,
MA
02144
42.394946
-71.122451
Neighborhood: Davis Square
Reviews & Ratings for Redbones
67 reviews
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The Best BBQ in Boston!
by BostonDiner
June 19, 2009
I was first introduced to Redbones in the spring of 2007 even though I've been a resident since 2003. I have never been disappointed! the pulled pork is amazing and i've tried almost all the rib types and you can't go wrong. I like how they will gladly bring you all 4 types of sauce from sweet to Crying your eyes out HOT!!! i wasnt a huge fan of the Hush Puppies (fried cornbread) but thats just a personal thing. They have a great drink menu too. The only thing I was disappointed with was the bloody mary. all the other drinks are fabulous! they have a lengthy beer menu as well. the portions are huge and its hard to decide on just one. I highly recommend doing it family style if you like the people you're with! that way you can sample a little bit of everything.
Great family restaurant by Don H. at InsiderPages
Contributor
December 15, 2008
Redbones is a great place for a large family gathering. The decor is the typical of the nail it to the wall and explain it latter school. A little dark but still festive. The service is good and was very patient with our group of nine. The barbecue was very good with tender pork and beef ribs. The bbq sauce is not overly sweet. Portions are large and I felt the price was reasonable.
Good BBQ, average sides
by TheReviewa
October 18, 2008
This place knows how to BBQ. If you're form the south, don't expect anything special, but for the NE crowd, it's good stuff for sure. Cheap booze, good food and a cool atmosphere too. Try the pulled pork or the St. Louis ribs. Cornbread is a must, but most sides leave somehting to be desireed. No doubt, this place will leave some extra coin in the pocket though. Sandwiches and such start around $7.00 and there is at least one $2.50 beer on the menu.
soggy bbq , not good
by jaylaurino
October 10, 2008
this place has the rep as a good bbq joint , and i dont know why! soggy and dry at the same time the ribs are not very good , i guess if you just drink a lot of beer you cant tell the the food is tastless and nasty, but i have to give the credit for there pecan pie! it is outstanding!! so just go foe a beer and some pie!
- Pros: great pecan pie
- Cons: horrible bbq
AWFUL FOOD!
by artrox
June 15, 2008
WAY OVER-RATED...I don't know why people rave about ANY of the food here, but it must be because they like 'blah food' instead of 'soul food'. it's too bad because they are located in a good spot--Boston definitely needs better bbq places!
- Pros: good location
- Cons: terrible food
Not a place if you want BBQ
by eoheger
June 06, 2008
First off, let me say that the staff and the atmosphere there is great. BUT, if you are looking for BBQ, even quasi-BBQ, steer clear. I know a lot of people from NE love this place but that's because the bar has been set low when it comes to BBQ standards. YES, there portions are big but that doesn't matter when you can't get past 3 bites. YES, they have a variety of sauces but they are all HORRID.
Good things: Okra (yeah, I'm from the south, can you tell), the beer selection, the staff, and the atmosphere. It's a great place to have a few drinks!!!
Bad: The dried up substance they try to pass for BBQ and the runny things they call sauces.
There should be a law that bans people from claiming to serve BBQ without meeting certain standards (like with wine).
- Pros: Fun place for drinks, great staff
- Cons: The food
Great Atmosphere, OK Food
by tanvi414
May 22, 2008
Food is OK.. I've had better at Tennesse's BBQ.. The ribs are not bbq'd with the sauce on it, so, they tend to be quite dry.. The portions are huge., so, that makes up for the dryness and they also give mild, medium or hot sauce. I love the casualness of the place, though it does tend to get crowded around 8ish.. We went there in a big group of around 20 people and just wanted to hang out by the bar for the most part.. So, that was OK..
Things I like there are
1. Beer
2. Atmosphere (Both upstairs and downstairs)
3. Veggie Burger
4. Buffalo Shrimp
5. Corn Pudding
6. Corn Bread
7. Fried Okra
Notice, how none of these things have any bones :-( Oh well.. My friends like it... So, I guess I'll keep going there..
- Pros: Good Ambience, Pleasant Service, OK Food
- Cons: OK food, Not real bbq
Overrated
by DirkRB
March 27, 2008
Redbones is very overrated. Although good bbq is hard to come by in New England, Redbones is not the place to find it. Save your money, buy some frozen ribs at Star Market, and cook them on the grill, they will probably taste better.
I will say that their service, beer selection, corn bread and bbq sauce are all stupendous. But as far as the meet goes, its typically dry, bland, and cold. And don't even think about the Texas Chili....blahh.
- Pros: Lively environment
- Cons: Sub-par food
Great food, fun atmosphere
by kim02144
January 30, 2008
Great BBQ, very fun atmosphere. Long wait on the weekends but worth it. Nice selection of hard to find beers and changes every week. A+++++++++++++++++++++
- Pros: Great food, fun atmosphere, fun servers, very inexpensive
- Cons: Parking in Davis Sq is tough (T is very close to Red Bones), can be long wait on weekends
Not a chance
by rajeunir
December 10, 2007
Redbones is a place for people who don't know what TRUE bbq should taste like..or even resemble! I seriously believe they try to drown their meats in sauce to cover up the lack of taste (and to help soften the meats?!) And the sad part is, the sauces are horribly bland. The hushpuppies are like little rocks you'd rather throw at the waiter who never shows to your table and if the hushpuppies had a taste, I'd attempt to describe them to you... alas, no. I'm not cranky but having grown up around REAL bbq in the South, I can tell you...Redbones 'ain't' it. The closest good stuff in MA you will find is Blue Ribbon. Go there instead!!
