This place is well known as being 'great' and I think 10 years ago, it was great. But now it's just a loud, crowded restaurant serving really mediocre food. I had flavorless collards that sat in a puddle of water, an undrinkable 'margarita' (tasted like plastic), lackluster bbq. I have seen through their open kitchen window that they cook meats... more

The BBQ was good – but I have had better. The real draw for me was the beer. They have a great selection of quality beers on tap. They also have at least 1 cask conditioned on hand at any given time. I would recommend sitting at the bar vs. in the restaurant as both nights I was there (Saturday... more

They do some things very well. In my opinion, ribs are not one of those things. Good sauces though! more

as a veggitarian you would not think this would be a good place for me to eat...but where there is excellent bbq, there is also excellent sides! Mac and chees is super! more

And they deliver! more

Great BBQ restaurant, went there for the first time on 2/27/09 to celebrate the life of (Frances Cardullo's Gourmet Shop Harvard Square Cambridge Ma) The food was so so good and the sides were too, i wish i could have tasted the whole menu! And the staff were awesome as well...this is a secret treasure in Porter Square, go there!... more

Best BBQ in Boston in my estimation more

Redbones BBQ is what real BBQ should be. The restaurant is truly a dive, but a packed one at that. My friend and I went for a late dinner on a Friday night and had to wait about an hour for a table! Though half of our evening was spent simply smelling the delicious BBQ sauce while others got to... more

Great barbecue, and the staff is very good with small children. Perfect place to go to make a mess and not worry about it. more