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Italian & Mediterranean Inspired Cuisine From Our Family To Yours!
5.0 of 5 stars.
Fried chicken is absolutely delicious. Has to be my favorite fried chicken in Boston, slightly above Coast Cafe. Fried Mac n' cheese and Barbecue Reuben are also tremendous. Never really busy, so it...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars...Nice place, not so great BBQ. The place is in a nice area, is big, clean, and pretty friendly with a good looking menu with lots of options. Prices are about average, nothing too...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Soul fire has a decent offering of barbeque. I've had better, but it will definitely satisfy if you're craving BBQ. I've been there about 5 times, and everytime i go, the place is deserted. There's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let me start by saying I am a displaced Southerner; daughter of a Southern father who keeps smoker in his backyard. My Dad makes the best BBQ in my book. No contest. But since he lives in Georgia,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great corn bread, average mac n cheese and the ribs? Delicious.Its really a 3.5 star review.. but since thats not an option.. here we are at 4 stars. I have had a mix of service there. I usually sit...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Was in the mood for BBQ, even though we had a fairly large lunch. No matter, I still dragged my heartburn plagued bf to a trip to Allston to sample some Soul Fire after perusing the Yelp reviews! We...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
$2.50 PBR drafts and unlimited BBQ sauce...nice. Knowledgeable, friendly servers too, especially appreciated in too-cool-for-school Allston. On my last visit, our waitress complimented me on my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the ultimate spot in Allston for total comfort food. On the days when it's cold/rainy/snowy and Sushi or Mexican just won't cut it, this place is great. The chili cheese fries are really...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you haven't been here yet... stop what you're doing (apologize to your boss if you're at work) then get in your car, walk, or hitch a ride to Soul Fire and grab some lunch/dinner (depending on when...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing BBQ.The waitstaff is super nice- I don't know where they found these ladies but they have always been so nice and very friendly. The ribs are off the hook!The mac and cheese has crushed BBQ...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I just discovered that I friggn' love BBQ recently. They didn't have exactly what I was in the mood for but what I ate was very good. I had a salad with cold rotisary chicken on it. It was good but I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As far as BBQ in Boston goes, it's pretty damn good.The service was excellent, the food came out quickly and hot. I got a pulled pork platter with mac & cheese and potato salad. It was good.
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So Good! I love this place. The staff is very friendly and the food is great! All the sauces are great too. I love the pulled chicken sandwich and the collard greens. The homemade Mac n cheese is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Have you ever had a cramp from eating too much? Yeah, that was me on a Monday all-you-can-eat wing night. It started with an innocent sampling of four of the biggest wings I've ever seen and then...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think I found my new favorite place to get ribs and fried chicken. I was quite put out when Roadhouse changed their menu and I was unable to get my beef rib fix. Thankfully, I found Soul Fire and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Now first off, my 3 stars are only based on the fact that I didn't eat an entire meal here. And with that said, I really liked what I did eat. Before heading to the movies last night my boyfriend...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. I have been to a few BBQ places in the area but i find this one to be the best. I always get the 2 Meat Combo. I like most of the sauces. Not too fond of the mustardy one or the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, my first bbq in Boston was long overdue since in my first three years at BU I did not think there were any bbq places in the area. Then during Senior year I found out about Soul Fire, but was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The family and I have both eaten there and done it to go twice for big parties. Dining in we had some of the best fried chicken ever and the spaghetti western (mac and chesse with chili) was a wierd...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best BBq I have had in Boston. I love the soulfire platter ( although they have been giving less and less meat over time).I have found the service usually fantastic. They are stingy about ID's (my 35...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have only had delivery from Soul Fire, but I've had a LOT of delivery from Soul Fire. I am impressed. I'm not even a fan of everything I've ordered, but the stuff is mostly just SO good and a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I stopped in with a friend last night for the first time with no expectations. We were both craving BBQ and thought I'd give them a shot since we were in the area and there happened to be an open...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know what these other people are talking about this place sucked! brisket was super fatty and flavorless, mash potatoes where dry and tasted like they came from the box, and the mac and cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'll keep it brief...Mac & Cheese: deliciousBeans: damn goodBeef Brisket: don't remember because...Fried Chicken: AMAZING!!!
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
One word says it all: "eh".Some of the sauces are good but overall, it could be better on so many levels. The mac and cheese earned it 3 stars instead of 2. Highly recommended as a side.
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So this place is a hit or miss on certain things. I REALLY like the ribs, they make me want more. Sooo god with their sauce took, I'm a fan of the sweet and pitboss. Yummy. It is perfect for grease...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I think this place should be renamed FAIL BBQ. I LOVE bbq, and have eaten its native variety all around the world. I am the rib-off queen. I will admit that Memphis-style is my favorite, but that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't expect great accolades for reviewing a place that's been reviewed over 100 times. However, I just wanted to have my say, because I am oh-so-pleased with Soul Fire's food but less than...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was decent, but nothing spectacular, although it is a step up from your standard pizzeria ribs and chicken. The food was cheap and tasty, and as an added bonus they are on Foodler, to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I could probably throw Soul Fire another star, but I have high standards for soul food (look at my picture). The food was definitely good, the fried wings were good, greens pretty damn good, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yummy! simple, no fuss food.we ordered the mac'n'cheese bites to start (good way to sample the bbq sauces), I got the fried chicken, and the bf got the pulled pork sandwich. the entrees come with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This review is for all-you-can-eat wings monday nights. I went in with a big group of friends, so I understand it probably was a little troubling for our server, but while th wings were good, and I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place!.The chicken and ribs are soooo goood, everything from here is quite tasty. I am obsessed with the soulfire sauce its f'n delicious. Entrees come with 2 sides and pickles yummm, get...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Some of the better/best atmosphere and BBQ in the Boston area. Everything simply tasted fresh with good quality ingredients, and nothing seemed like it was reheated or old. It all tasted just very...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love BBQ, but I didn't love this place. The spare ribs were tough, I thought. I'm used to them falling off the bone. And the sauces were okay. I did like the mac & cheese, though, and the baked...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Soul Fire for an afternoon lunch with an old friend. Enjoyed a cold beer (Dale's Pale Ale no less) and some good barbecue.Started with the corn dog appetizer (best corn dog I can remember)...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, if I remember correctly this had something of a late night pull to it.
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is exactly what you want in a BBQ place. The portions are just right, the sauces are great, the service is friendly. Also, the mac and cheese bites are unreal. They are quite possibly...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was really excited to try Soul Fire, but I was really disappointed when I finally did. I don't know if it's because it was a restaurant that looked clean for Harvard Avenue, or it was the bright red...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not bad, for a BBQ place. Boyfriend took me here the other day, and we split a full rack of spare pork ribs, and it was pretty good, but there was tons of fat that I'd have to pull off before every...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We brought my boyfriend's family here while they were visiting. It's a pretty cool place. The staff was very friendly, and the prices were pretty reasonable. Good place to go if you feel like...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very friendly staff, heaping portions, very affordable prices, REAL barbecue...which is odd b/c most of these Northerners don't know how to cook. My god, they even put Grippos on their mac n cheese....
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Plenty of fire but lacking some smoke on the brisket. I love BBQ and will travel near and far for top quality que. Soul Fire is a solid destination for a smoked meat treat. The place is spacious with...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My old neighborhood sure has changed. The familiar bums are gone (RIP, Mr. Butch.) It has been significantly Asianified (coming from SF, that's saying something.) And now there is an honest to God BBQ...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just ate there again. The chicken and ribs are excellent. I recommend the rice and beans, but stay away from the Boston baked beans, too sweet. Every entree is cooked almost to perfection and the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The pulled pork sandwich is good, the barbecue reuben is better. Mac and cheese is the obvious side, creamy and topped with crushed bbq potato chips, but then I didn't taste any others. Loved the four...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good BBQ.Small portions GREAT fried chicken (although i don't eat it a lot, or ever - i had a few bites and I was pleased). Fantastic Corn Dogs! Any restaurant that serves corndogs is fantastic in my...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went to soul fire the other night since it was so close to home and never tried before. When we entered the place was REALLY empty - which typically should let you know right away that people just...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fried mac and cheese balls and good brisket... need I say more!?
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay so after I almost burnt down the house making pizza we had to get some take out. Long FUNNY story but the black pizza was not edible.We always order the same chinese or sushi so we decided that...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Like many others I read the reviews for Soulfire and had to check it out, plus it is right down the street from my apartment. I must say I was definitely underwhelmed from the food to the service. My...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First and foremost, I feel like a distinction between "barbecue" food and "cook-out" food must be made. From what I've gathered after living in the south for a good number of years, a cook-out is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to this fine establishment on Friday with my girlfriend and my two roommates. It was a cold night... one that makes you hold a loved one close and ponder just why it is that you choose to live...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First, I absolutely love the decor of this place. It's warm, dim, and welcoming with hues of flaming red and orange all around.For my food, I had a Pulled Pork sandwich with a side of Mac and Cheese....
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Soul Fire is so good that it makes me nervous to live so nearby. As in, there is the potential for me to get really, really fat.When I went with a friend, I got an appetizer because I wasn't that...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After a good afternoon run, Soul Fire caught our eyes as we were driving by. And so, we stopped to refuel our energy levels. As it appears, Soul Fire is in the midst of becoming a full service...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Soul Fire is crazy good! Their mac and cheese is some of the best I've ever had - topping it with barbecue flavored chips? Both genius and tasty! If you're on a diet you should probably avoid this...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good BBQ, but chilly atmosphere (not a lot of people). I think once they get a good flow of customers, it'd be a livelier place to go eat. They have a big flat screen TV and a projection screen....
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Don't think I like the new transition to sitdown ordering as much as the old style. Also, had a BBQ Pork sandwich again today, seemed like less food than last time. The meat tasted great, lots of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Soul Fire with the gf a few weeks ago. The place is apparently transitioning over to full table service, which I think helps. The decor was nice. Big TVs which are good for baseball I'd...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
alright bbq, not the worst i've had in boston area but def nowhere near the best... what is quite nice is the price though and you get a decent size meal.I tried the pulled pork sandwich and it was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I live right on Comm ave and Harvard, which is located really close to Soul Fire, and I have to say that I love this place. To barbecue connoisseurs, the food may be adequate to disappointing, but for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wasn't disappointed with Soul Fire BBQ, but I also wasn't particularly impressed. The girl at the counter was very nice. I don't usually tip people for putting an order into a register, but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I found Soul Fire to be perfectly adequate barbecue. The restaurant was admirably clean, but the atmosphere is a little upscale for a barbecue joint - closer to a downtown club than a down home rib...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is probably the cleanest BBQ/Soul Food restaurant you will every come across. I havent been here much but I will say that their ribs are excellent. I ordered a plate with two sides, greens and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was never much of a barbecue fan, until I went to UGA for 4 years and was exposed to Carolina-style bbq (vinegar-based sauce on a pulled pork sandwich). Having moved to Boston about a year ago, I've...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Spicy BBQ sauce that actually has a bit of heat, tart pucker-your-mouth pickles, tender pulled pork, collards speckled with brisket. Quite lovely.Unlike many people, I am not put off by ordering at...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Soul Fire was born when the owner, a transplanted Southerner, lost his father and out of his ensuing personal struggles decided to open his own BBQ joint in Allston. He's a really nice guy. It's a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm really not sure what the big deal about this place is. I've been here a few times and my experiences have been below average. The brisket sandwich was dry but more tolerable when drowned with...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I finally got to Soul Fire! Southern BBQ is one of my favorite types of food and these guys certainly have it. I do prefer Blue Ribbon I must say, bigger portions and a bit cheaper. However Soul Fire...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's not Blue Ribbon, but it's pretty good. The brisket is tender and tasty, and although the first two times we got pulled pork it was fatty and gross, the most recent time it was delicious without...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE SOUL FIRE! This restaurant is undoubtedly one of my top restaurants. Where do I even start?! The pulled chicken sandwich is delicious, the rueben is amazing, the mac and cheese is to die for,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My experience at Soul Fire was somewhat limited. However i will say this. I had a chopped beef sandwich and it was pretty good. I mean it was no KC burnt ends but it was still pretty good. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Soul Fire is clean, convenient, dark, usually quiet, and not too expensive. It is not, however, great BBQ. In fact, I'm not sure it really qualifies as BBQ. If pressed, I'd call it BBQ-influenced...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars for being the only good bbq place within walking distance of brookline/allston. Kudos to the owners for creating a delicious, inexpensive real food restaurant in a sea of average pizza joints...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The waitress was bordering on clueless. I'm also unclear on if refills are free, because she pushed larges on us and then apologized that they only had enough iced tea for a small and then gave me an...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place really isn't on par with Blue Ribbon or Red Bones. There just wasn't anything special about it. I went there awhile ago and there really isn't much that's memorable to write.I think I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm surprised at all the good reviews here, the food was dry and only tolerable when doused in sauce, but that shouldn't be necessary. the mac and cheese was not very cheesy and not very hot either....
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Forget BBQ. If you like fried chicken (and who doesn't?) this is the place for you. Crispy, juicy, and flavorful. Mmm! Serve that up with some cornbread mac and cheese and baked beans and you're set....
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
MMMM! Delicious! The sandwiches are fantastical and the mac and cheese has bbq chips crunched up on top. what could be better? the salad could use a little work... but the meats were meaty and the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dessa must of been there on a bad night or something, cause I have been there 3 times, each better time than the last. Their pulled pork is on par with Blue Ribbon and the chicken might be the best in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love the housemade picklesLove the being served like it's fine dining when it's take outLove the BBQ RubenLove the Lone Star!!!
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The gf had heard good things about this place. I was a little wary, finding Barbeque often over-rated. She was jonesing for some red meat and it was mid-week quiet, so we gave it a try...Hallelujah!...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Based on my fellow yelpers reviews, I decided to have dinner here when I was having a particularly strong craving for mesquite/hickory/BBQ something or another. I love BBQ food, and have enjoyed it in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh. Snap.Let me make it clear that I've only had take out from this spot.The spicy honey wings are perfect! I love the combination of flavors, but do think they could bump up the spicy factor...Ribs...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Soul Fire was just what I needed on Saturday. Boy and I were running some errands in Allston and stopped in for a quick lunch that didn't come in a Styrofoam container and wasn't redolent of the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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So for 15.95 you get a "hickory smoke" greasy hen sized chicken breast that appears to not even have been hickory smoked (no smoke rings = not smoked) and a 3 bone baby back rib, plus a ice cream sized scoop...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you're going to steal your restaurant concept from Blue Ribbon, at least get it right.Soul Fire BBQ is acceptable if your in a pinch for cheap fast BBQ. Yes, they have good platter selections, yes...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After 5 attempts of eating here, last night I finally stayed around. I'd always walk in and immediately get bummed at the smell of smoked hickory. I hate dining in places that have a smell to them...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The boy was having a bit of a smoke and meat craving so we went here to see if it was any good. And it was pretty good (for what it is, keep in mind). We ended up getting the BBQ sampler for two which...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
leaves a lot to be desired. this place is ALWAYS empty... self - service restaurant with walk up ordering contribute to the ultra fast food / casual dining experience. Unfortunately, the place...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The couple of times I have been here, it has been mostly empty and the service was amazing (not sure how it goes when there are more people around). Any place that has a BBQ sauce condiment bar, is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was a crucial part of a friend's and my "GREAT MEAT ADVENTURE." That's right. We used that phrase multiple times, unaware of it's other meanings without context. Not really. We wanted BBQ, and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Remember that scene in Pulp FIction where Vincent is telling Jules about how in Amersterdam you could order a beer at McDonald's with your meal? It sounded awesome! And made me wonder why we couldn't...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place RULES! Great eats, super casual, very reasonably priced, totally friendly staff, and great decor. The album covers at the bar are fantastic - even more so because they are playing all that...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It took 10 minutes for the bartender to even give my friend and I the time of day. It was a Friday evening and we had eaten at Soul Fire once before, so we figured why not stop by for a drink. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It may not be traditional southern BBQ but we're in Boston so I'll take what i can get. I was pleasantly surprised with the food here both times i went. I didnt expect much since my husband and I just...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
eh...Had dinner here with my friend Jess G. last night and am not a huge fan. It's a counter service self-seat place that has a huge space but is not inviting. They could do so many cool things with...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had walked by Soul Fire for a very long time before actually venturing into it one day. I got the pulled chicken sandwich and a pulled pork for my BF, with sides of baked beans and mac and cheese....
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Comfort food city.The sandwiches are big and filling and a side of pickles surprisingly works wonders. The quality is delicious and spicy while the decor is as chic and sexy as a BBQ joint can get.
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was pleasantly surprised by this place. My boyfriend and I were on our way to Sunset to order some boneless wings when he asked if I wanted to try Soulfire. I'm not a big meat eater, and everytime...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I order a lot of food and eat out a lot but I never feel I must write a review for the places I go to. After eating Soul Fire, I felt the need to share. As one reviewer here said, the true test of a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, I'm a vegetarian reviewing a barbecue restauarant. So obviously Soul Fire has more good stuff going on than enflamed meat:1) Macaroni and cheese: An excellent veg. option.2) Deep-fried macaroni...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Being a big fan of BBQ food, I must say I had low expectations when I walked into a BBQ place in Boston. I've had the best in Tennessee, Texas, Georgia... What can Boston give me? Well, it can give...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to admit that I have been to every bbq place in the city because of a certain young man's proclivity for the cuisine. So I speak from a place of authority I would say.Soulfire is pretty good:...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is amazing! Finger licking good! I did have overcooked ribs once, but the place kindly reimbursed me for them and I've gone back a few more times. Don't fill up too much or you'll have a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Decent food, and nice open area with lots of places to sit. Prices are good as well
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2007
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Being from Texas, and being a Bar-B-Q-er myself, I thought the food was below par for southern Q but for being a New England restaurant, it is not half bad. If you go into it with that in mind, you might find...
menupages.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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Tried Soul Fire for the first time by ordering home delivery from a second party service. Food was delicious but the cost was not worth the size of the meal. It was good though but would probably not order...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I declare this to be the best barbecue in Boston. If that's not enough to get you to go, then I don't know what is. This is the sort of barbecue that doesn't even need sauce, though spectacular...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Soul Fire is a great addition to the amazing variety of cuisines in Allston Village. Their food is inexpensive and delicious. There is a wide variety of great food and amazing BBQ sauces that you can...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
cool place. great pulled pork sandwich, the bun is alright but the pork is awesome and the sauces are all great. have yet to try anything else on the menu because i just keep getting the pulled pork...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2007
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The place has the best ribs around. i also love there collard greens. however there chicken and macaroni need some serious work so stay on the rib track and you will have no problem. i also love the atmosphere
citysearch.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious!I love a good pulled pork sandwich, but I love even more a pulled pork sandwich slathered in whatever sauce I wish.This place is great, not only are the portions big, but it's not too...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really yummy BBQ place. I usually stick to the pulled pork here. This place has been around for about a year now and the staff are still very happy & friendly. Business seems to have picked up once...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
the owners of this place have no idea what they are doing. inauthentic barbeque food at it's very worst. Everything here is a 'nice try', but nothing is made as it's intended. Seems like the owner...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm no BBQ connoisseur, but the food here is tasty and the sandwiches well-priced for the portions. Minus one star because so many of the menu items are made with meat/pork (even the collard greens)...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We really enjoyed the BBQ here. The brisket and pulled pork platter was tasty and plentiful. I had the baked beans (great) and potato salad (good) and my husband had the collards which he really...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Eh. That's how this place made me feel. I went here once to try the ribs. The true test of a rib joint is the ribs.I'm not really a fan of dry rub ribs. They are....well...dry. I for one would rather...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Soul Fire because they get the vinegary North Carolina sauce just right. Someone get me a vat of this stuff! Not to mention the other 21389712 kinds of sauces they have lined up for you. I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I got a half rack of BBQ baby-back ribs for about $14 bucks with corn bread, and two sides. It was delicious! My boyfriend got the full rack for about 21 bucks and it was more than enough....
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pros:- FAST! but then when I was there it was a slow night (Thursday)- Decent sized portions- Pulled pork was tasty- Nice choice of sauces- Pleasant, clean, nicely decorated- Cornbread was tasty-...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
yum yum yum-- just tried this semi-newish BBQ joint this weekend for take-out after a looooong day of snowboarding. It was so super good--all of my tired and aching companions agreed. I got the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I personally think this is some of the best bbq I've had in Boston. I had the pulled pork sandwich, collards, and fried mac and cheese balls. All were amazing!!! My cohort found a bit of mold on...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Let me begin by saying that my review is a little biased. I think that I was feeling ill the day I came here and it probably had nothing to do with the food (which was all really yummy by the way)...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Soul Fire last night, and am happy to report that they have gotten their beer/wine license. They had a good variety of beer, and even had some for really cheap - several under $3. Of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a really good BBQ place in a great location. Blue Ribbon is honestly a lot better, but it's a pain for me to get to. Still haven't gotten over to Red Bones so I can't compare it.The pulled...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2006
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Having grown up in Texas, I'm always on the lookout for great BBQ. Soul Fire has it. The ribs and pulled pork are amazing...and the service is great. Best in Boston (and Cambridge) - without a doubt
citysearch.com - user review - 10/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i'm a big meat fan. i never met a BBQ joint i didn't like. how i was a vegetarian for seven years, i'll never know. thank god for anemia!i appreciate that soul fire has brought BBQ back to its roots,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When it comes to BBQ, Soul Fire is the new kid in town. Located on Harvard Ave in Allston it has a great location to be the rib capital of the student ghetto. It is definitely a neat concept- order at...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2006
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The food is great! The service was prompt and helpful. The only problem is the noise level. Way to loud. But we got takeout and enjoyed the wonderful food at home. The mack and cheese is fantastic!
menupages.com - user review - 09/27/2006
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This place is clean and looks great on the inside. The waitresses are friendly, though are not savvy about meats (white vs. dark, etc). I have visited the place twice; the first time I promised I would never...
menupages.com - user review - 09/16/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, this is a very good barbecue place, and hooray, it is near my home. My only complaint is they don't serve burnt ends brisket, you can get burnt ends at Redbones and also Blue Ribbon. I spoke to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2006
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I've been looking forward to going to Soul Fire since I heard that it would be opening down the street from me. I had the pulled pork and the ribs, and then loaded up on all the sauces that you could serve...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2006
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Eager for a night of good BBQ, I wandered into this Allston spot. It was empty on a Thursday, so the food came quick and the service was friendly. Unfortunately I'm not a big fan of their "dry rub" approach to...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh yeah, get your MEAT on here! This place is cleverly named, and the funky soul music will get you happy. I really enjoyed my platter of pulled pork piled on thick white bread and served with 2...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i'm giving this a five star review on behalf of the meat eaters i went here with, because after all this is a bbq place and for me to give it minimal stars for the shitty salad i had wouldn't be very...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2006
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I found out about this place through a review in the Dig and being a fan of bbq food I decided to check it out for myself. Great location, literally a few seconds from the harvard ave T stop which can makes it...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After driving by at least 50 times (I work down the street) I finally got a chance to try Soulfire before a show at Great Scott last night. I didn't really expect much, because generally the food in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Soulfire BBQ is the newest restaurant to open on the eclectic Allston scene. Soulfire's motto "Serving All Souls" certainly fits in with the diversity of its surroundings. While the restaurant was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2006
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From the first sip of homemade lemonade and a dip into a vinegary North Carolina sauce, to the spoonful of baked beans in their Styrofoam container, you’ll know immediately that the food isn’t run of...
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