Redbones

06/19/09

The Best BBQ in Boston!

by BostonDiner at Citysearch

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.

10/18/08

Good BBQ, average sides

by TheReviewa at Citysearch

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.

10/10/08

soggy bbq , not good

by jaylaurino at Citysearch

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

06/15/08

AWFUL FOOD!

by artrox at Citysearch

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

06/06/08

Not a place if you want BBQ

by eoheger at Citysearch

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

05/22/08

Great Atmosphere, OK Food

by tanvi414 at Citysearch

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

03/27/08

Overrated

by DirkRB at Citysearch

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

01/30/08

Great food, fun atmosphere

by kim02144 at Citysearch

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

12/10/07

Not a chance

by rajeunir at Citysearch

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!!

11/12/07

Best Rib Place in Boston

by jkboston1050 at Citysearch

Love Redbones. The ribs, pulled pork, buffalo wings & okra are excellent! A can't miss! The food arrives at your table quickly...so eat fast or it will pile up in front of you. Excellent beer selection. Tremendous value for your dollar. You never have to wait long for a table...even during dinner on a Weekend. The "All-You-Can-Eat" lunch special is a bargain if you love ribs (show up hungry). The service staff is fair...but considering the speed that the food arrives (and how it tastes)...you gladly overlook it. The decor is "dive-esque"...but it's got a cool vibe. The major drawback is the parking. However, if you drive past Redbones, you wil find a little parking lot that usually have spaces. By far, one of the best bets in Boston!

• Pros: Best of Boston - Ribs, Pulled Pork, Buffalo Wings
• Cons: Parking