Redbones Barbecue

Redbones Barbecue is a bbq joint Davis Square Somerville located in United States.

8 / 10
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  • Phone

    (617) 628-2200

  • Website

    redbones.com

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  • Type

    BBQ Joint

Address

55 Chester St (at Elm St.) Somerville , MA 02144 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Brunch, Dinner
Drinks Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 174


Keywords:

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Paddy

Love this place. Bit of nostalgia for me, bit of my obsession with BBQ & bit of my love for a large selection of beers . I always do brisket & it’s good here, likewise the beans & the house hot sauce .

Marc

SouthernLiving.com: OG of BOS BBQ ; hefty sampler BBQ Belt w/3 types of ribs + brisket &sausage ; BB ribs sticky w/sweet glaze; dry rub STL ribs have overly-smoky pnch; house-smoked sausage is enjoyable

Niki Blaker

Fantastic draught list ! In addition to beers , lots of great local ciders . Pulled pork dinner with dirty rice & baked beans was on point. Smoked sausage was spicy ! Cornbread was amazing. Super casual .

Nicholas

Bustling BBQ restaurant in the lovely Davis Square area. Takes some time to get to on the red line , but worth the effort if you're a fan of delicious meat and southern fare.

George Walters

Great Barbeque , soft and tasty corn bread , and real biscuits . Outdoor seating during warm months nowadays. Right off Davis Square. Top notch. Good beer selection too.

George Lee

I think I liked the cornbread the best. But the baby back ribs , sweet spicy sauce and mashed potatoes were good too. Alcohol makes things better too.

BU Today

Beers , BBQ , and bikes . Have the valet park your bike for free and then enjoy the Southern back-home vibe that Redbones offers. Ribs , corn fritters , hush puppies , sweet tea - it's all delicious Read more

Brian Manning

While you can't go wrong with ribs , you especially can't go wrong with that beer list .

Leah Rodriguez

They have vegan items now! And the menu has them clearly marked. Currently the beans and veggie burger are vegan . Hopefully they'll have more vegan options in the future!

Ross Flieger-Allison

The fun vibe and the quality of meat are both great. Healthy food options are limited, but that’s probably not why you came to Redbones in the first place anyway :)

Damiano Cerrone

Their BBQ it's authentic as much the place and their hospitality . Once in a life being in USA feels like real

Linda Song

The BBQ hash and pulled pork is melt in your mouth delicious. Pour that sweet sauce on em!

Boston Phoenix

Voted "Best BBQ" by @BostonPhoenix readers in 2012! Deciding between Arkansas, Texas beef , Memphis, St. Louis & baby back ribs is tough. So get the Barbecue Belt combo and a friend to help you finish. Read more

The Next Great Generation (Boston)

Red Bones serves a special late-night menu until 12:30 a.m. and offers a hefty drink list, so it's is the perfect place to finish off the day. Try the Baby Back Ribs for a big helping of comfort food . Read more

Nick Roulleau

try the barbecue belt (meal, listed in the ribs section of the menu) if you can't decide which type of barbecued meat to have. All are great

Thomas Ott

This place has some great BBQ and big portions . I will come back the next time I'm in Boston.

Kirsten Rourke

If you're looking for good southern BBQ in New England, look no further. This place is an landmark . I've been eating here for 15 years and I'm a newbie.

Jake Smith

The pulled pork sandwich here is probably the best in Boston, and the vinegar sauce (1 of 4) adds a tangy element to the experience. For sides, I'd go with the garlic mashed and the mac and cheese .

Moit Las

You have to try the fried pickles and jalapenos appetizer and their house margaritas !

Trevor

Get there early and try to be sited downstairs. Service was great on a busy Friday night. The ribs are fall off the bone. Be prepared to eat, it's a lot of food.

Nicholas

Bustling BBQ restaurant in the lovely Davis Square area. Take some time to get to on the red line , but generally worth the effort.

Cintain 昆遊龍

Delicious! Beef brisket is out of this world, and mashed potatoes are scrumptious.

Four Triangles

Corn bread , and any BBQ meat is great! The beer selection is also incredibly vast, with many craft beers .

Cory O'Brien

Great meats, great beer selection , and you can start it off with an order of fried pickles (not on the menu ; order it with jalapenos ).

Boston.com

Barbecue and a phenomenal beer selection make a perfect pair at this Davis Square palace of pulled pork , ribs , and brisket . Read more

Alwyn Velasquez

Try the The Barbecue Belt With Potato Salad And Dirty Rice - A medley of succulent meat that melts in your mouth, tart potato salad and hearty and delectable dirty rice .

Alex Dobyan

BBQ is not what I'm here for - the great selection/price of beer (in liter steins!) on tap in the basement is what I'm here for.

Gregory Foster

The burger and daily special were delicious. The underground area was particularly cool to sit in.

Monica V

Delicious food consistently - worth the wait.More Eco-friendly take out packaging would be appreciated. They should have floss in the bathrooms , but until they do, bring your own. You will thank me.

Jason

Ribs are amazing! My girlfriend loves the pulled pork . Not too expensive , and a pretty good beer selection !

Serious Eats

Overflowing portions of pan-regional barbecue and a wide variety of beers at this honky-tonk Somerville joint.

Justine Jordan

Cornbread , fried pickles & jalapeños , beef BBQ (spicy !), Mac n cheese , cold beer . Commence meat sweats.

Abby L

Everything was delicious, but I recommend the pulled pork , mac and cheese , and fried okra .

Proxy Apparel

Get the buffalo shrimp (or ask for buffalo scallops , which aren't on the menu). Then, if you're feeling lucky, spin the beer wheel to try a new brew.

Jeremy Krantz

Great BBQ and craft beer . Try their fried pickles !

Frank McSorley

Sit at the bar and try the Sausage with a Slumbrew beer !

Adam D

Great brisket , ribs & sausage . Steer clear of the fried okra . And the sauce leaves something to be desired. But overall good BBQ for MA. Written by someone from Oklahoma.

Stefano Castellari

One of my fav restaurant in the world. If you come to Boston you can't miss this jewel! Their ribs are still on my mind... mmh...

Jon A

If you're somewho likes hot food: get the Jamaican jerk sandwich or slider , chips and atomic relish . (if you do the slider , it's all under $10 if you do the slider ) but beware....it's HOT

Thryll.com

Oh we here at Thryll love us some Redbones! Always the spot for some amazing BBQ . Usually perfect post Warren Miller Screenings at nearby Somerville Theater ! Yum!

Thryll

Oh we here at Thryll love us some Redbones! Always the spot for some amazing BBQ . Usually perfect post Warren Miller Screenings at nearby Somerville Theater ! Yum!

David Carr

Great BBQ , suds and staff . Get the sampler platter - a little of everything and two sides.

Irene Britt

Great St. Louis ribs , baby back , chicken and waffles ! The downstairs is the best!

Steph Katrina

You can smell the smoker in the mornings from the street. The atmosphere is super kitschy but it's a fun joint

Donald Washington

Get a seat by the kitchen and you can see the meat being cooked. Come here at lunchtime and you get a heaping of meat. #epicstuff

Tracy Sharpe

a small bbq place in somerville. the bbq is amazing and the ribs are addicting! i wish diners drive ins and dives would go here!

JB Segal

The corn pudding has been nuked from the menu for some reason, as has the Any 3 combo, and a couple of other things. I am sad and unimpressed.

Christian Polidoro

Collared greens are dynamite. Order some then spin the wheel.

Constantin W

Best rips in Somerville!

Ashley Gianni-Bradford

Amazing barbeque ..especially the biscuits with peach jam and corn fritters !

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