Redbones Barbecue
Somerville, MA 02144-3001
Phone: (617) 628-2200
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- Elm Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Barbecue Food 2004
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 11am-12:30am, Sun 12pm-12:30am
Editorial Review for Redbones Barbecue – by Citysearch Editors
The Scene
You'd expect to find this restaurant in Austin, Texas, where the spicy tradition of Cajun Louisiana collides with the Southern home-cooking of Arkansas and the twangy strut of Texas--all of it seasoned with a healthy dose of Delta blues. It's the kind of place where the waitresses have tattoos, true Southern (unsweetened) cornbread comes with every meal, and you're likely to hear Hammie Nixon's corn-pone harp playing in the background. It's jumping almost every night--both in the smoke-free upstairs, popular with families, and the darker, bar-dominated downstairs.
The Food
Pork and beef ribs, brisket, chicken, and Texas-style (i.e., sauce on the side) pulled pork share the menu with well-executed sides like hush puppies and cat fingers. Save room for caramel custard. To drink, Redbones offers 24 microbrews on tap and more than a dozen big and little brands in bottles.
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Insider Tips
ParkingBurn off your dinner by leaving the car at home and taking the bike out for a spin. The nation's first free bicycle valet service is available on weeknights and all day on weekends.
Save MoneyWhile the restaurant's dinner menu is a treat, there's no beating the daily all-you-can-eat buffet, which offers endless amounts of meats and sides for $10 until 4pm.
When to GoHalf-priced appetizers are served at the bar, weekdays from 4pm to 6pm.
User Reviews for Redbones Barbecue
10/10/2008 Posted by jaylaurino
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
06/15/2008 Posted by artrox
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
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