Redbones BBQ

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55 Chester St (at Off Elm St. in Somerville, Outside Harvard Square)
Somerville, MA 02144

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(617) 628-2200
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Redbones BBQ - Somerville, MA
Redbones BBQ - Somerville, MA
Redbones BBQ - Somerville, MA
Redbones BBQ - Somerville, MA
Redbones BBQ - Somerville, MA
Redbones BBQ - Somerville, MA
Redbones BBQ - Somerville, MA
Redbones BBQ - Somerville, MA
Redbones BBQ - Somerville, MA
Redbones BBQ - Somerville, MA
Redbones BBQ - Somerville, MA
Redbones BBQ - Somerville, MA
Redbones BBQ - Somerville, MA
Redbones BBQ - Somerville, MA
Redbones BBQ - Somerville, MA
Redbones BBQ - Somerville, MA
Redbones BBQ - Somerville, MA
Redbones BBQ - Somerville, MA
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Best

The decor is like an old barroom, crowded closely spaced tables, but the service is fast and very friendly. But it's the FOOD that keeps me coming ...

Worst

After hearing how great this place was for several years, finally had to belly up. The ambience is all about comfort but the food is anything but. An appetizer medley came out a...

Great BBQ 8/7/2002

cheap eats for the huge amount of food that you get. beer selection is great. more
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For Meat Lovers 7/30/2002

If you like meat, you will love Redbones. Great beer selection and save room for desert. Inexpensive. more
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none better 7/30/2002

I travel all over the country,and have tried them all. Redbones is by far the best that I have ever had. Pros: food more
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Five star barbecue 7/30/2002

Whether in Somerville or at their Bolton Fair booth, a visit to Redbones is a treat. From the time you enter the neighborhood and smell the kitchen, you know you've entered the ""'bones zone"" and are in for great barbecue. I've also visited with vegans and vegetarians who have always found side dishes to enjoy. more
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Deeelicious! 7/29/2002

Their food is so good-the wait for a table doesn't matter! If you're starving, just head downstairs to the bar and have some drinks and order your food there! more
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Artwork as cool as the food 7/28/2002

Beverages are served in mason jars lending a Southern feel to dinner. Crawfish apps. are amazing! For someone who can be a picky eater, I was impressed! more
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Good GoddyAlmighty 7/26/2002

Ribs Ribs Ribs We all Love. ...... We at the shisiate outta those cows more
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Redbones 7/26/2002

Great food, good service and right in Davis Square, can't beat it!!! more
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One Word: OVERRATED!!! 7/26/2002

This is without a doubt the most overated restarraunt around. The ribs are ususally fatty with not much taste. The beans and cole slaw are always watery and just slopped around. The place is a dump also. Not even in the same league as Uncle Petes. I always give Redbones another try because I keep hearing how good it is, but I always leave disappointed. more
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not that great 7/15/2002

just talking about the food, not the ambiance, bar etc. The ribs were just not very tasty; pretty tender, but I've made better myself. more
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6 7/12/2002

Sorry, hate to be a spoiler, but every time I see Redbones listed as one of the best of Boston, I get real scared for the state of Boston BBQ. My #1 criteria is tenderness and tastiness of the meat, as it falls off the bone and turns into a mouth-watering smile. I live closeby and have gone quite a few times. They are not bad, like the BBQ from your typical steakhouse. Their meat is big 'n meaty, but a bit on the dry side. Certainly, it's not really tender by BBQ standards. The sauce needs to be applied afterwards, or you have to settle for the stuff that was cooked into it...not that great, and doesn't work well with the meat. This goes for beef and pork. The chicken was dry as well. Pros: Large place for BBQ, Big 'n Meaty Ribs, Convenient location Cons: Meat is not tender, Sauce is so-so, Not Cheap more
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best bbq north of the mason dixon 7/2/2002

being a regular, i guess i'm biased but this place is *the* place for bbq...and fried okra and potato salad. the service is friendly, with a family-like somerville attitude. great value...especially if you are curious about something, they will let you try a serving for free. drinks are good too! anything goes as far as creating a meal and best of all, restaurant is not the place where you would be embarassed to be seen with bbq sauce all over your face... more
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Belly up to the bones 6/24/2002

If you don't mind the wait belly up to the bones...Redbones that is. The best BBQ food in the north suburbs. The Brisket and ribs are excellent, the pulled pork is top notch and the sides can be great. Skip the fried sides the hushpuppies are terrible and the catfish fingers were soggy-greezy. The bar side is always packed any can be exciting on the weekends. You will have a nice take home bag for left overs even with a good size stomach. I have never had room for desert. The table service can be scetchy at best; if you have no patience for parking I recommend the take out service. Pros: take out, yum, BBQ greatness Cons: parking, long wait, hushpuppies are BAD more
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The Best Barbecue around since 1987. Come see why. 857-254-8894

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  • A selection of BBQ, ribs and craft beer located in Davis Square, Somerville. Just off the Red Line close to Harvard and Tufts. Try our bbq if you are visiting Boston, Cambridge or the Somerville area.

Editorial

  • In Davis Square, the spicy tradition of Cajun Louisiana collides with the Southern home-cooking of Arkansas and the twangy strut of Texas--seasoned with a healthy dose of Delta blues. It's the kind...

  • 7/15/2007 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Hours: 11:30am - 12:30am daily ? Noon on Sunday Sunday and Monday Nights: Late night menu starts at 10pm | Kitchen closes at 11pm | Restaurant closes at 11pm
  • Payments: Master Card, Discover, Visa, American Express
  • Neighborhoods: Davis Square
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