Redbones BBQ

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   Danny

   Philadelphia

   9 reviews

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   4.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on March 14, 2020

   overall4food5service4ambience5

   We love the place- ribs and margaritas. We are sorry our son is graduating from Tufts as we won't get to go any more
   

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   ShereeL

   New England

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on March 14, 2020

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   always a good time at redbones, service is great and fast. food is delicious as always.
   

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   PaulS

   New England

   10 reviews

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   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on March 14, 2020

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Best Bbq in Massachusetts and I've tried most of them.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   New England

   20 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   20 reviews

   Dined on March 8, 2020

   overall4food5service5ambience5

   Me and our lass.
   

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   ericz

   New England

   8 reviews

   3.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on March 7, 2020

   overall3food3service5ambience2

   Ribs were so dry and charred. I thought I was eating charcoal
   

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   Shee5

   New England

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on March 1, 2020

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Perfect place larger groups. We brought our teenagers here and they loved it. Food is delicious. Meat falls off the bone. Beignets are to die for!
   

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New England

   17 reviews

   5.0

   17 reviews

   Dined on February 29, 2020

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Just hanging out with family.
   

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   Funky

   New England

   5 reviews

   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on February 28, 2020

   overall4food4service4ambience2

   The tables are too packed in. Sitting down, going to restroom etc - everytime you or anyone else moves they bump into you. Uncomfortable. Basically the food is great so you eat fast and leave.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   New England

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 28, 2020

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great service! Comfortable fun atmosphere! Thank you for everything!
   

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    Stano89

    New England

    31 reviews

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    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Dry rubbed ribs are amazing. Quality BBQ that has been satisfying me for over 18 years!
    

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    MBBBBB

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Celebrated my son’s CPA passing score on 1st exam, he chose to eat @ Red Bones, great choice. I reserved via Open Tables for 4 & we were immediately seated upon arrival. Service was prompt for apps & meals. Baby back ribs, pulled pork sandwiches & pulled pork dinner ordered. Absolutely delicious! App portion of pulled pork was small for 4, recommend ordering 2. Dinner portions were excellent!
    

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    AliciaR

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Very small and tight space but I was also 8 months pregnant. Food was AMAZING. So good will definitely be going back. Worth the drive!
    

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    DanielleO

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our table was ready for us when we got there and they did not have a problem that were 7 instead of 8. Our server was attentive and very nice. The food was amazing - we ordered just about everything! Loved the murals and atmosphere.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 26, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    great food and drinks!
    

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    Dave

    New England

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 26, 2020

    overall2food1service5ambience2

    Redbones has gone down hill from what it once was. The ribs were dry and fatty. They were great once but that was a long time ago.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2020

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Awesome food! Awesome service! The collard greens were the best part. Will definitely be back!
    

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    micciullal

    New England

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2020

    overall3food4service2ambience3

    delicious bbq in a funky restaurant with bright art on the walls. Very live atmosphere. However, that being said, I would've given 1 or 2 more stars due to the service. First off the bat, there was so much confusion at the front door, 2 people taking names and just seating people, where as they seemed confused when we mentioned we had reservations party of 4, 7pm. One person figured it out and we were led to our table. We were then greeted by a waitress who really seemed like she wanted to be anywhere but there. I get it, but seriously, it was not crowded for a Friday night, surprisingly. She made us feel very rushed. she dropped off drinks in a rush, dropped off waters in a rush, when I had a question, she seemed put out. Then when we ordered our meals, my husband specifically ordered the Smoked BBQ Chicken dinner, with his 2 sides. Our meals came to us and she gave him his dinner which was just a Fried Chicken dinner, with sides. When he mentioned this to the waitress, she responded as if we were stupid, saying "Yeah, well we don't have the Smoked Chicken tonight," Well, don't you think you could've mentioned that to us as my husband was placing his order?? Seriously, and my husband is the nicest man (he's a head chef in another restaurant, by the way), and he just decided to take it, because everyone else had their dinners, and it was getting late (very slow service too) and he's not like that, bad karma with the kitchen to send back food. She was quick to drop off the check, didn't even ask if we wanted to see a dessert menu. I saw her and she had already changed to her street clothes. Looks like she was dying to get out of there. Yes, we will probably go back, but maybe for a lunch special, and upstairs where it has a more relaxed vibe. BTW, fried chicken was tender, and moist, but skin, which looked crispy, was really not, it was soggy, no crisp or crunch to the texture, but tasty. Collard greens very flavorful, too
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2020

    overall3food3service4ambience3

    Family get together. Location was a factor. We could all get there without much hassle. BBQ was good. Portions were adequate. Staff was friendly. Value for food was reasonable. Will return within 6 months.
    

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    CarolG

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food and drink were fabulous. Service and server were very friendly and helpful. It’s a noisy place but that’s something you can over look as everything is perfect!
    

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    BostonFoodie

    New England

    23 reviews

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    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2020

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Awesome food! Very chill and casual place.
    

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    JS91

    New England

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Best BBQ food in Boston area - especially the St. Louis ribs and brisket. Staff is very friendly and helpful with choices and the rotating draft list is impressive
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Awesome!!! I loved it.
    

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    GailK

    New England

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Delicious dinner and fun atmosphere.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Awesome bbq at reasonable prices
    

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    TimC

    New England

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2019

    overall5food5service3ambience3

    Best BBQ around bar none. Have visited several of the "top" BBQ spots in the area and none compare. This place is true over the fire BBQ. My family has visited three times in the last month it's so good. We live an hour away so that's saying something! The beef brisket is unbelievable, as are the beef ribs and Memphis pork ribs. Great selection of sides, combination plates and other non-beef/pork options too. My oldest daughter loves the catfish and my little ones the chicken and waffles. Not to mention the that bag of powdered sugar beignets to finish! Parking can be an issue as the area is very busy and parking is scarce so arrive a little early. There is a metered lot around the corner but it's hit or miss Seating is tight upstairs but very family friendly. I prefer the downstairs area as it's darker and more unique, but it can get a bit "lively" later in the evening, so keep that in mind if you're bringing little kids. If you love great BBQ, especially brisket or ribs, this place is worth a visit!
    

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    NewYorkforaday

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 21, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    What BBQ? That’s BBQ.
    

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    BBQueen

    New England

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2019

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Always great smoked and pulled meat. I'd give it a 5 star except that the brisket on one dinner was luke-warm. But we enjoyed it anyway.
    

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    StephenV

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Servers was very polite excellent service
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The server was exceptional and was extremely kid friendly. Food was great!
    

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    Dinerdelight

    New England

    40 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    Great waiter!
    

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    Hangry

    New England

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    RedBones is such a treat for my remote colleagues from the south. I love bringing them there for some great BBQ options. I love coming here for business or personal dinners and lunches. There is something for everyone! The downstairs space is fun, but I personally prefer the casual energy in the seating by the kitchen or at the bar.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2019

    overall1food3service2ambience3

    Food was served cold and did not get what we ordered.
    

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    steve

    San Francisco

    68 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    Always consistent when you can get in. Always busy . Parking is the issue
    

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    LeahB

    New England

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    The food here is consistently good - and this time was no exception.
    

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    JBAcobra

    New England

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always good!
    

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    JS91

    New England

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    best BBQ in Boston. Ribs and pulled pork were slow cooked to perfection and the all the sides were fantastic - onion rings in particular
    

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    JamesW

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Returned to Red Bones after a 10 years since last visit, not much had changed. The food was outstanding as always! The ambiance and service was great!! The fried okra was absolutely amazing, lightly breaded, no grease, fresh and flavorful. Ribs and pulled meats are out of this world!! Keep up the great work!!!
    

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    doonhart

    San Francisco

    48 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2019

    overall3food3service3ambience3

    Basic BBQ in Cambridge/Sommerville; decent sides, large portions, good smoked meats, especially brisket. Nice beer selection and friendly staff. My third visit, from afar, left with been-here-done-that feeling. Good for large groups (6+).
    

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    DianeD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 6, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I’ve already recommended Red Bones to several friends. My husband ate at Red Bones frequently when he was on the faculty at Prospect Hill Academy. Everything about Red Bones was awesome! Waitress was great! We will go again to Red Bones. Also we never felt rushed.
    

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    RJB063

    New England

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Good food and attentive service
    

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