Blue Ribbon Barbecue Inc
(617) 332-2583
1375 Washington St
Newton,
MA
02465
42.3483
-71.23
Neighborhood: Waban
What People Are Saying About Blue Ribbon Barbecue Inc
The Editor
Eric Grossman
Citysearch
The Scene
Families and young professionals come from far and wide to dig into heaping pulled pork platters and imposing slabs of ribs, amid a Southern roadside environment (counter service only). Lunch and dinner hours yield vastly different atmospheres: Daytime visitors enjoy a quiet, relaxed environment and rarely have a problem nabbing an open seat, while most nights bring standing-room-only crowds, forcing larger groups to skip the wait for a seat and take their meals to go.
The Food
Order an assortment of the Ribbon's slow-cooked meats to take a culinary tour of Southern barbecue styles--there's flavorful North Carolina pulled pork, moist Texas brisket, meaty Memphis dry-rubbed ribs, and smoky Kansas City burnt ends. Each platter comes with a choice of sides (maple-roasted sweet potatoes and creamy mac and cheese are among the top options). Leave room for a slice of delectable, homemade sweet potato pie for dessert.
User Reviews
jaylaurino
October 10, 2008
blue ribbon has the best pulled pork i have ever had!! just got back from a memphis bbq quest and did most all of the top places (central bbq, neelys interstate, pig on beal,corkys) and i would take the pulled pork hands down at blue ribbon over any of the memphis joints, and the pork ribs are as good if not better than in memphis! maybe memphis has the edge in sauce and sides but no way in meat!! real bbq is not for everybody, but if you like low and slow smoked pork you have to go to blue ribbon!
read full review
rajeunir
December 10, 2007
Most everything from the service to the taste of the food is quite incredible. The only "negative" thing I have to say about BR is regarding the cornbread. (Sorry... it's consistently a bit dry, guys!) Their sauces are tasty and pretty authentic - especially love the NC vinegar! The best part is that the sauce is a CHOICE...they don't use the sauces to cover up subpar cooking! Thumbs up from this Southerner who LOVES her barbeque! Wow...my mouth is watering now!
read full review
Anonymous
October 19, 2007
Being from the south it's hard to find real southern barbecue in the Boston area. Blue Ribbon does as good a job as I've seen. Only complaint is they serve it with sauce already on it. I'd much rather see it 'dry' (not literally, just w/out heavy sauce) and then have choices on which sauce to put on it. That's the southern way as I know it, and choice it always a good thing. I don't like a ton of sauce on my bbq, but others may, this way we can all be happy. As for the sides, they are good, but damn they are SALTY! Need to back off the salt shaker. Just like the bbq, let the customer decide how much salt (sauce, etc.) they want on their food. Other than that, it's a great atmosphere and really nice staff and owners and a cool place to hang out. Highly recommended.
read full reviewThe Details on Blue Ribbon Barbecue Inc
Know Before You Go:
Craving a cold beer? You're out of luck; only soft drinks, including excellent sweet tea, are available.
Save Money:
Save a few bucks (and some tough decisions) by ordering a bountiful "feedbag" (assorted meats and sides) for either four or six people.
Category:
Restaurant Management, Catering, Restaurants
Payment Methods:
Catering Services:
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Family Style Dining, Brunch, Cheap Eats
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
