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Blue Ribbon Bar-B-Q in the Greater Boston area is a three star restaurant. This restaurant is situated in the Arlington neighborhood. It's known for its barbecue. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This restaurant features brunch and catering. This restaurant is good for groups.
5.0 of 5 stars.
I have loved this place for so long. I remember going here when I was about 12. I have gone only a handful of times [most likely for the best] with my dad and we love the mix-and-match plates. I love...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I guess, in the interest of full disclosure, I should say that I've never actually been to the restaurant. Don't even know where it is. But I've had take out from here on multiple occasions and it's...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am from North Carolina, and let me tell you, pork barbecue is very important. I do not expect to find anyone to treat pork exactly right up here, but Blue Ribbon at least has the best barbecue I've...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Blue Ribbon is as good as it gets for BBQ in Boston. I have been going here for years and am never dissapointed. Some of their highlighs are their moist and crunchy corn bread, the Burnt Ends...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Funny story:When Blue Ribbon first opened I lived in an apartment across the street from it. I was a vegetarian at the time and I'm from Texas. So I SUFFERED HORRIBLY at the wonderful smell that...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Loved this place when i lived across the street. they had awesome brownies and their grilled flatbread is to die for ..no really ..it is. The food is good. Not too many tables so the place does...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A valient and much appreciated effort Blue Ribbon. Now, I love Barbeque and I liked Blue Ribbon, but they were lacking a few true barbeque essentials. Their pulled pork sandwhich was really good, nice...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As a Texan, I feel obligated to withhold the fifth star, but for Boston, this is about as good as it gets.They make a solid brisket, nicely spicy sausage, and some decent other barbecued animals,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hey, this place is all right!I wish I could give this 3.7 stars. They don't deserve a 3 (I enjoyed my meal immensely), but a few things needed to be fixed.The ribs are really good. They "fall off...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
what is wrong with people? Anyone who gave this place under 4 stars needs to get a grip, go back to eating your gourmet food and do us all a favor and stop writing reviews. This place has literally...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
was in the neighborhood, and stopped by because I was hungry and the place looked like it might be good.....was super!! Had the pulled pork, and was really impressed by the fact that the sauce is on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I do love this place... the north carolina pulled pork, with tons of extra nc vinegar. yum! Trick is, I hate baked beans and cole slaw. Fortunately, they let you replace both with your choice of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've had blue ribbon a number of times before when my company had an event catered, but I actually made it to blue ribbon for the first time for dinner last night.The food is ok. My boyfriend is from...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We have a big debate in our family, of Redbones vs. Village Smokehouse vs. Blue Ribbon. Although we're partial to Village Smokehouse, we've moved away from Brookline so we were introduced to Blue...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a meat purist; I don't believe in dousing my meat in anything. And I hate places that do it for me. Blue Ribbon gives me a rib that falls off the bone without a whole lot of taste-providers (i.e....
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my friends from Somerville took me to this joint while I was in Cambridge for work. There was no wait time because it was an early dinner, around 530. I ordered the duo platter with the ribs...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is overrated; the food is mass produced, lacks imagination, and tastes ordinary. Popularity is no substitute for quality and neither is quantity. Pay attention to the flavors and you'll...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Meh. I've experienced better. My company constantly uses them for catering events so Ive eaten their BBQ several times. I would say that this place is overrated. The flavors are quite bland. Theres no...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to think that there were only two reasons to come out to Arlington to eat: Punjab and Tango. Now, there is a third.I ordered take-out on a week night from this joint. I recommend calling in 20...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not going to get into a jag about "real" BBQ because I'd be here all afternoon.This is just a mini-primer for how to order at Blue Ribbon.I had the "Texas Brisket" and it was a gray, flavorless,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've never actually been here, but I've had their food. Lots of it.I used to date a chick whose dad would go here a lot. Sometimes he'd bring me home some dinner. He was nice. Too bad his daughter...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
How can this place only have seating for 10-15 people when it is soooo good? I like sticky, finger-lickin' savory/spicy/sweet BBQ and this is what I get here. The 3 meat option platter is enough for 3...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Head over to Blue Ribbon to swim in the pump-your-own sauces. Grab a seat at one of the outdoor seats, kick back and watch the traffic crawl down Mass Ave. Smash your cornbread into the mashed...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUM!!! I love the ribs but I have to say that I almost love the sauces more. The variety is great and I'm a fan of all of them.
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not only is this place the best BBQ in Boston, It's some of the best BBQ I've ever had. The meats are cooked to perfection. Try the pulled chicken if you aren't a pork fan! The ribs are to die for....
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just ate lunch at the Blue Ribbon and it was everything my BBQ craving stomach could ask for on a hot Friday lunchtime outing. Before you even get inside the welcoming air-conditioned establishment...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Update: I stopped by last week to pick up some roadfood on my way out of town. I didn't know it when I ordered my brisket sandwich and baked beans, but that was THE one true meal combo to order as...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Menu is simple but still very good. Everything they make is tasty. Lots of different sauces for any taste.Pulled pork is great, sausage is great.Mashed potatoes are amazing and cornbread is the best...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
oh my dear lord. heaven in my mouth.barbeque food is one of the best things ever. but it's hard to do it right. to really make something melt in your mouth good, it takes a lot of time and care.blue...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome BBQ. Never diisappoints.
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had Blue Ribbon cater a party for me last year...and it was a HUGE success. Everything was delicious, the prices were fair and the portion sizes were enormous, which was great for our party! They...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have had BBQ in other parts of the country, but I always find myself saying "this isn't as good as Blue Ribbon." They always have good specials, but I would mainly stick with the menu items. If the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After finally trying Redbones, I can say with certainty that Blue Ribbon is MUCH BETTER. Bigger portions, lower prices, and no Davis Square hipster 'tude. Just the real thing. I recommend getting any...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
More often than not, the food is good and their attitude is okay. But hey, if you've had a long day and decide to get dinner from out (since you did not want to end the "wonderful" day with more work)...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It is official, I have an addiction to Blue Ribbon BBQ! I have lost count how many times I have been there, how much money I have spent, and how many people I have brought with me.I love the food, I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down, the best bbq in Boston...one of my favorite places to eat! I moved away from Arlington a couple of years ago, and try to find an excuse to make a trip back, just for Blue Ribbon. I've...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Imagine this...Friday night...my sister tells my boyfriend and I that she needs to go to Arlington on Sunday around lunchtime and asks if we want to drive her. I voted yes immediately because I knew...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As far as the food it not great not awful. The staff is so friendly. But what is BBQ with out beer. =(
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, Boston, why must you be so bland? No matter what the cuisine, restaurants around here err on the side of caution when it comes to spices and seasonings. Blue Ribbon is no exception. That's why it...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Unbelievable. This place is frigan amazing. The meat, the beans, the potatoes. Nothing at all bad to say about this placeIt is what it is, a beat up hole in the wall BBQ place. The service is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First let me say that the Yelp description about Blue Ribbon being "in Arlington Center" is wrong -- it's opposite Stop n' Shop, about a mile beyond the town center as you head toward Lexington. My...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is good....yummy good. It is appropriately priced for BBQ. I got the $6.99 Burnt Ends sandwich with two sides and it was ALOT of food. The collard greens are fantastic and the black eye...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've lived about half a mile from Blue Ribbon Arlington for more than a decade and usually eat there once or twice a week. The wet ribs platter is my favorite special, but really I'll eat just about...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
IMO best BBQ in Boston (area). For those of you unfamiliar with Boston, some nearby cities make up a part of the Boston area and are essentially for all intents and purposes part of Boston, places...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Had a trio meal last night. Not so great and this place is OVERRATED. The brisket was not butterknife tender. The pulled pork, well.. tasted like any other pulled pork just had to douse with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best. BBQ. In. Boston.
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been here once. Got the whole chicken with mash potatoes. The potatoes here are good. The chicken was tasty, not too dry and pretty flavorful. Would go back again. Menu (on the chalk boards) are a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a self-admitted rib-o-phile, so I end up here pretty frequently for the Memphis dry-rubbed ribs with a splash of their Hot Blue Ribbon sauce. The Texas beef brisket and the Jamaican jerk chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious delicious BBQ.We had the pulled pork, jerk chicken (amazing), collard greens, mashed potatoes, corn & beans & rice. The food was all great and I think it cost less than $25. So good. The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If your idea of ribs is Chilis and the "give me my baby back" jingle, then this is not the place for you. But if when you hear BBQ, you think southwest Texas, 95 degrees in the shade and miles of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place makes me want to be a baby in a world where pacifiers are ribs from Blue Ribbon, and every time I even so much as make the beginning of a sound that even remotely sounds like crying, my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had burnt ends, collard greens and baked beans. One star off because I wasn't so impressed by the cornbread (a little dry? needed something...) and THEY HAD RUN OUT OF MASHED POTATOES. :(However,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I might give Blue Ribbon 5 stars if we hadn't started off on the wrong foot. Allow me to explain...I ordered a catering package ("THE Sandwich Deal" if you must know) for lunch for my office of about...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Deeeeeeeeeelicious! As a southern girl, I love me some real BBQ food. For lunch I had the pulled pork sandwich with beans and coleslaw. Big ass portions for a reasonable price. I'll definitely be...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I recently moved to Arlington and we saw this place and couldn't resist. We have gotten takeout each time, and the food is so filling and they stuff the styrafoam container to the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this is the Real Deal for this area. out of about 7 visits over the past year i've only been disappointed once when the ribs didn't have a smoke ring. the sides are solid too with the collards being a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, if you're at least from Texas or Oklahoma, you are going to be disappointed, i just have to say that first. Maybe this is fantastic for northern bbq.I got brisket. The meat quality was fine but...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place is GREAT. After moving out of time, I would sometimes drive back just to come here. The pulled pork is just perfect. The cornbread is beyond delicious. And i love all the sides - potatoes,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The bomb bbq. All the pulled meats are great, make sure you get all the different sauces. The burnt ends are really good. This place lacks the atmosphere of Red Bones but makes up for it in bbq...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Blue Ribbon fell a little short of my expectations, seeing as I've been trying to go to this place for a while.To get the most options out of my dinner, I went with the Trio combination, with choices...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best BBQ in Greater Boston. Period. I wish they had more seating, beer etc but based strictly on food there is no place better!
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for my birthday with my roommates and boyfriend. Three of us got the pulled pork--just thinking about it makes my mouth literally water.I tried three sauces, and all were delicious. The...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally some BBQ in my hood that I can get behind! Sorry Redbones. I'll always have a place in my heart for your delicious spicy catfish sand, fried okra, buffalo shrimp, and awesome delivery bikes,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let's take a moment to thank to universe for Blue Ribbon BBQ. Srsly. So delicious I could cry. I would if it didn't make me look like a baby.The food. Let's talk about it. Ribs are amazing. They...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
delicious.pulled chicken is good, mashed potato's are good, corn bread is good, pickles are good, service is good, pulled chicken burrito is good, ribs are good, sausage's are good.best bbq in boston....
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I hadn't been here in YEARS and I don't quite know why because I really like this place. Yesterday after our weekly staff meeting we were deciding where to get lunch from, it was one of our coworkers...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I just had some great Brisket here today, an oddity, and asked the guy why the brisket is so inconsistent. He tells me it's because it's different because I get different parts of the brisket, and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YummExcellent pulled chicken and divine mashed taters! We got take out and it was lightening quick. I love the different sauces that they offer. I would give 5 stars but I was up with searing...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After having North Carolina and Texas BBQ, I never thought I'd find BBQ close to as tasty until I ended up at Blue Ribbon! After having the brisket, burnt ends, pulled pork, or ribs weekly for about...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's not every day that I wander off the beaten path and it's even more in frequent that I go to Arlington but this time it was totally worth it. I didn't go there because friends told me to go...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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A family favorite---Blue Ribbon has the best barbeque we've tried in Massachusetts, and we've tried a lot of places! You can't go wrong with the dry-rub ribs. The Texas sliced beef brisket and their...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUM!
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Riiiiiiiiibs........Drooool........These portions are enormous, enough to feed a mighty man. Me, I'm long but trim; ribs, cornbread and 2 sides of your choice do not always fit inside my test-tube...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As a Redbones loyalist (I have my favorites there and it's my local spot), I still think there's some items available at Blue Ribbon that beat it. Now, I have to admit that Redbones as a sit-down...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is goooood. Their bbq is fantastic and the prices are great. The food is as good as Red Bones (if not better) and the prices are definitely better. Granted, you're not sitting down in a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'll admit it - my standards for barbecue are pretty high. I'm not just from NC - I'm from the BBQ capital of NC (Lexington). And god I miss the food...This place does a decent job for up here. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Cornbread was stale, food was lukewarm, not impressed with sauce, canned green beans, large portions, reasonably priced. The meats would be tasteless if not for the bbq sauce. No need to go back....
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was debating between three and four stars for Blue Ribbon BBQ, but the 3 stars says "A-OK" and 4 stars days "Yay!" so I think 3 is more accurate (edit: I changed it to 4 after some consideration)....
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow-simply wow. Tonight was my first trip to this place and I had some good expectations for it, but they were exceeded in ways that I didn't expect.I'll get right to what caused my excitement and it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The portions are gigantic, the prices are good, and the food is down home fantastic. The husband and I stopped in here for the curb appeal and left in a BBQ coma. The staff was very friendly as well....
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I agree that it's hard to talk about blue ribbon without a mention or comparison to Redbones. It may lack the "ambience" of Redbones, the carnival that that place is...but whatever it lacks in quirky...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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My favorite is the brisket, so delicious. The portions are huge, so a platter could really feed two. I agree this is best for take out as seating is limited.
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best BBQ in the Boston area. Blows Red Bones away .
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. It's everything you expect from a good southern bbq joint --- except it's also clean.
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is mostly a take-out place with very little seating room, and I found the BBQ to be on par with RedBones. Good, but Blue Ribbon just didn't really stand out in any way.
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh sweet BBQ goodness Blue Ribbon is tasty. It's hard not to compare Blue Ribbon to Red Bones, especially since they are relatively close together. Redbones has always been a fav of mine but I have to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So far this is the best brick n mortar place to grab BBQ in this city. the brisket, pulled meats, sauces, beans, pickles, slaw - all of it is pretty tasty - just the right amount of flavor and spice....
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Blue Ribbon is my favorite BBQ place - closely followed by Village Smokehouse. I used to work in Waltham for years and frequently got lunch at the W. Newton location - I was really happy when they...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Best. Potato Salad. Ever.Three stars b/c they only have it in the spring/summer/warmer weather so if it's 10 below in January, they probably don't have it. ( I did luck out once...)I can't comment on...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love BBQ. I love ribs. I especially love Memphis style ribs - both wet and dry. I was really looking forward to a rib meal when I saw all the glowing reviews. The first thing that surprised me was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've only had Blue Ribbon in catering-related situations, but when I've had it, it's been incredible. It's like meat paradise, what with the well-seasoned beef and chicken and pork, as well as the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's not as good at the barbecue you're going to get down South, but it's by far the best you're going to find in Boston. I find myself drawn to the sandwich list these days. I just had a greek lamb...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Blue Ribbon BBQ is a great place to go as a newbie in the Boston area. It's famous among the residents here and I had at least 5 people tell me to go before I actually tried the food.Being from...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Boston isn't a city known for their barbecue, as shown by the strange popularity of Redbones, but Blue Ribbon comes pretty close. Pretty damn close.It's not the type of Southern barbecue that is so...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Blue Ribbon BBQ is great. You may think it is a little out of the way but it is definitely worth it. I've found it be on par with any good authentic BBQ you can get.On a summer night it's great...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever I have the urges to return to my primitive cave-woman roots and gorge myself upon delicious meat but lack exhorbitant amount of money, I go to Blue Ribbon. Blue Ribbon is an amazing no-frills...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While getting lost trying to find the Regent Theater, I pointed this out to my boyfriend. 3 hours later when the concert ended, he declared that he had been thinking about BBQ since we past the Blue...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Blue Ribbon. I've only ordered from here three times, but each time the food has been magnificent and really cheap. Most recently, I got the pulled pork sandwich which comes with cole slaw...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Why do I feel the need to qualify my review by exposing my southern roots and thereby giving my review more credit than those of the home-breed New Englanders? I mean, when you go to Blue Ribbon,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I finally remembered to try Blue Ribbon when I happened to be in Arlington and was hungry. Glad I did.Pulled chicken dinner was good- and they give you alot. I covered it in the yummy BBQ sauces they...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been hearing a lot of great things about this place, so perhaps my expectations were set too high... but I wasn't terribly impressed. I had the Memphis dry-rubbed BBQ ribs platter with cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The tender barbequed meats are good alone, but the serve-yourself-sauces are their mojo - and it's working. There's a flavor for every taste. Some of their sauce choices make a face flush and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'd love to say that proximity to Blue Ribbon BBQ was the main reason for our house purchase, but that's not totally accurate. It was certainly a factor, however.We cold and stubborn New Englanders...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Burnt Tips, Brisket, Meatloaf, etc..One thing: Expand! I NEVER can get a seat, and live too far to Take Out.Also, though their Cornbread is THE BOMB, I don't care for their beans (watery), or...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I admit that tied to public transport as I am, I have never actually been TO Blue Ribbon. However (thankfully!!) my work has them cater fairly often and my roomie, bf, and their car have been known...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best barbecue I've tasted, and consistently good. Staff is friendly, sides are delicious, and there is always variety thanks to the chalkboard specials and rotating sides. Seating is sparse, so I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic BBQ -- huge portions that can be hard to finish. I love the sandwiches and platters, but have a sore spot for their BBQ burritos -- they must weigh close to a pound. Excellent sweet tea and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmm BBQ! How could you not like a big combo plate of meat covered in BBQ sauce? Just about everything here is good and a combo plate usually takes me two sittings to eat, so if you ordered it to go...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When my boyfriend and I drive up to this place to get our takeout, we start salivating. We usually pay a little under $20 for a pint of burnt ends and a side dish platter with three sides and a large...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the place to go if you want consistantly good BBQ. Prior to becoming a regular at Blue Ribbon I had thought that Red Bones had the best BBQ in the area, but I was sorely wrong. Between my SO...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There are already dozens of reviews here describing how good the food is here, so rather than cover the basics, I thought I'd share a few tips and hints for getting the most out of the Blue Ribbon...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What else can I add about this restaurant? I love this place. This is the best bbq around. I've had bbq in the South and this ranks right up there. It doesn't matter if I get their pulled pork, jerk...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i like blue ribbon's bbq better than any one else's... definitely better than redbones and barely better than east coast grill. the atmosphere is very much that of a typical take out joint. you...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh my god. I'm from the south, and I'd never had barbecue this good since until I ate here.I've never had anything here I haven't loved, but make sure you try the burnt ends and the collard greens....
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
How could I forget to review Blue Ribbon? If you ever get a chance to stop in do so. Actually, try to go out of your way to check this place out. The other location that I know of and was so blessed...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I never liked BBq before. I love Blue RIbbon. Its good.
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have a great deal of love for the folks at Blue Ribbon on a number of levels. First, the take out. OH DEAR GOD YES. The pulled chicken is a particular favorite, the sauces have a nice tang, and I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing, delicious, melt-in-your-mouth kind of BBQ. The brisket is awesome, as is the pulled pork. There's minimal seating though, so it's better for take-out.
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent BBQ. In greater Boston. From what I hear from southern ex pats it is pretty dang close to the real deal in TN or the Carolinas. Nuff said? Nah - I'd best say more: This place puts out...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For quality and value, this place beats the pants off of Redbones. I have only one bad thing to say about Blue Ribbon: they won't deliver the barbecue to my living room and place it on my belly so I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Blue Ribbon is hands down the best BBQ in metro Boston. Arlington is a bit of a haul from my home in Somerville, but it is worth the drive every time. I almost always order the pulled pork sandwich...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for BBQ takeout. Unless you plan to binge, one platter will be enough food for two days. (Yey! Leftovers for lunch!) The restaurant is a little too small for comfortable dining unless...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food here rocks. I do have one complaint, however: I must speak up about the super scary looking, very large, severely hairy guy working the place weekdays. That facial hair has NO PLACE in the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Growing up around the Memphis area has me on a barbecue quest up here. After a visit to Redbones, Blue Ribbon was the next stop.The dry-rub ribs were edible, but not quite what they're supposed to be....
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I was not terribly impressed. This place lacks character. Doesn't serve mac and cheese. And the around the corner ordering area is weird and it's tough to get an idea of what they have because the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Some Things I love:my family, London, climbing trees, finding money, David Mitchell books, legwarmers, people who buy me dinner, telling stories, cats looking stupid, cycling through red lights, tea...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the pulled pork was as wet and sloppy as it should be, and the coleslaw was crisp, and surprisingly good. surprising since i never order coleslaw and i not only ordered it but ATE it as well here....
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I know there are tons of Redbones lovers out there but for me the place is Blue ribbon. Many a night I've raced over there 10 minutes before closing to get some of those ribs that just does it for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's a cheap meal that leaves you feeling stuffed, but far from satisfied. After having heard so many great things about Blue Ribbon, I expected a great meal and was even willing to look past the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Disappointment. I'm not from the South. I didn't grow up eating BBQ ribs, collard greens, candied yams, and fried okra, daily or weekly. I grew in Mass and my BBQ experience is comparatively limited,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My dinning experience consisted of a heap of succulent pulled bbq chicken pipping hot baked beans and cool crispy coleslaw. It was bustling with business. We were able to secure a seat at the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On a Friday at lunch time, we decided to check out the Blue Ribbon BBQ. I was undecided - should I go with a platter for around $9, or just the sandwich for about $6.95?I decided on the brisket...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten at or taken out from either of their locations, this one and the one in West Newton, a few dozen times. I've never had a bad experience. The ribs are always moist and delicious, the sauces...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am not a real BBQ fan but i consistently love the food here and will drive out of my way to go here.the pulled pork is fabulous. if you want a quick & easy meal, the pulled pork burrito is amazing....
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I drive by this place I roll down my windows and inhale! The smell is smile inducing, but the taste is mind-blowing! Their BBQ is more on the vinegar side, but still really damn good! the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome. Get the 3 meat platter, trio I think it's called, and you'll be set for the next couple days. I always get weird looks when I order the trio. Maybe b/c I'm a girl. Little do they know,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I finally got to try Blue Ribbon BBQ!!! I stopped in here for lunch after a business appointment. I got the pulled pork sandwich which came with beans and slaw. I also order 2 ribs to taste as I heard...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good BBQ for New England...my review is for the one in Newton. When I worked in Newton we used to get our catering from Blue Ribbon...it's head and shoulders above Redbones. When I first moved to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The pulled chicken sandwich with two sides is the greatest fast food carry out for adults. I share this place with many friends, and it's always a hit. The slaw and mashed potatoes are a hit with my...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Best BBQ in Boston!
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So, I'm from St. Louis, so I think I can "talk the talk" about good BBQ. In fact, my old neighbor used to run his smoker all day every Sunday and the smell was heaven. So, the last time I was in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
BBQ was good, but I wasn't blown away. I guess the minimal decor/comfort of the seating area is part of its charm. Go on a hot summer day for lunch and you might feel like the atmosphere is right...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ribs, sausages, pork, cornbread, potatoes; they are all here in this little storefront. All the sauces you need to indulge. Affordable BBQ? Wow. And it's in Arlington. Who would have thunk it. Ribs...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2007
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excellent barbecue for mom and dad... if your little one likes macaroni and cheese, they have some of the best around... laid-back take-out atmosphere and outdoor seating make it perfect for restless...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best place to get BBQ in the Boston area (sorry Redbones!) We usually get it to go as there is not a whole lot of seating, but they package it well and is always still piping hot by the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome coleslaw and mashed potatoes. Overly seasoned brisket. Good cornbread.
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, finally, I found decent barbeque in the Boston area. I love all of their sauce selections and how they are readily available at the front counter so you can try something new - my favorite is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Like my Mom would say, " That sure is some good Yankee Bar B que!"(read with a piedmont southern drawl) I have had some good southern style to compare. There seems to be a debate though, about...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like Blue Ribbon, but I've had better in Boston. Red Bones has more variety and serves beer, but Blue Ribbon does have better sauces. And by the way, Texan style is certainly not the end-all be-all...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love love love blue ribbon - by far the best BBQ place in the Boston area. We went to Red Bones and to Firefly's (apparently the best BBQ according to the Phantom Gourmet) and both paled in...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
jesus, i feel like i reviwed this once before, but apparently i'm losing my mind. love blue ribbon. i love that you can smell it from a mile away (literally, i live a mile away...) everything is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best BBQ in Boston - no doubt. Redbones is ok if you want huge portions, but for real BBQ head to Blue Ribbon in Arlington or W. Newton. The gold sauce keeps me coming back every time. The photos of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
really good stuff and huge portions!
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing! I love this place and I'm from Texas where we know how to cook BBQ! I love that they have a variety of sides to choose from, and their brisket...DIVINE! They cook it perfectly and the meats...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As someone who lived too many years in Arlington (before it was hip with the yuppies and Starbucks) I cannot believe how over rated Blue Ribbon is... First of all, they mainly serve dry back...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"The best burrito in the East!"I used to live right around the corner of the West Newton branch, and I used to go in at least twice a week or when visitors came into town. My friends would come to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Arlington is blessed by the presence of Blue Ribbon. I've never been disappointed by their BBQ. While I'm a purist pulled pork girl, I found myself getting a burrito one time and was pleasantly...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Meat, meat, and more meat. It really doesn't hold a candle to any BBQ restaurants west of the Mississippi. However, as the local competition goes (what little of it there is), there're fine. Just set...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If Jake's Big Boss BBQ of Jamaica Plain, Boston was still in operation, I would say Blue Ribbon would be a slight step behind them. Now with no direct competition that is even at the level of blue...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's hard to deny the overwhelming feeling of being taken advantage of these days. I hand the gas station attendent 3 bucks and he gives me 20 miles of travel. I figure hell, I'll take the train...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you can't get to Redbones or you can't get to the 'hood or go South right this minute, Blue Ribbon BBQ is a great option for BBQ.
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When we pulled up, my friend actually called someone to look up the Blue Ribbon BBQ on yelp to check if we came to the right place...that's how ugly it is. However, I completely justify it's ugliness...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2006
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Traditional Southern BBQ places are family operations that are long on great food and a bit short on ambiance. Each one provides a unique experience; the barbeque and sauces are treasured family secrets. Blue...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best Bbq in the Boston area - hands down. Try their ribs (the meat truly does fall off the bone!) and their pork sandwiches are delicious!
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, a fun place and really cool interior. My friend from Texas laments the fact that they don't have their "own" sauce (they have about 6 that you can mix and match), but I don't really care....
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ya, it's good. The best BBQ I have had in Boston. Go for the burnt ends or the pulled pork. Also has a good selection of different sauces to choose from. And trust me, you will not leave here...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2006
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There's a reason you can always see the line backed up at Blue Ribbon Barbecue, and it's not just because the place is small. This tiny, crowded joint serves up some amazing barbecue (try the pulled ...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/16/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Consistently good with generous portions and a great selection of tasty sauces. Great for takeout or eating at one of the outdoor tables when the weather's nice.
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"Great BBQ joint! Not matter what u feel like from a pull porked sandwich, to the brisket platters, you can't go wrong. So many sides to choose from, it makes a decision difficult. A must stop for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2006
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You can smell Blue Ribbon Barbeque a block away on warm nights, and if you like meat, you'll be right at home. The pulled chicken here is really tasty (I get the pulled pork at Redbones) and a full m...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've got to say this place rockss for bbq compared to everything else out here in Boston. I'm mighty picky when it comes to bbq since I'm from the midwest, but this place has some great meat!Small,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm here for all the partners that may be brought here and do not enjoy bbq food. Their salads are totally good. And the sides are quite lovely- mashed potatoes- YUM and the corn bread is FAB. So...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A true dive, but the barbecue is awesome. The only thing I've found that comes close is Uncle Pete's which has moved out to Revere. Staff is surprisingly nice and helpful and the meat is incredible...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I only wish it was closer..., maybe that would mess it up, though. Part of the charm must be that it's laid back out in the nowhereville of outer ArlingtonI don't think that any other BBQ place in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Blue Ribbon BBQ is great. Haven't been disappointed yet. Have to say I like it better than Redbones.
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hole in a wall place. Great BBQQQ meat. I had the pulled pork, but it basically just melted in my mouth, and I don't even have to chew it. O my god. It was so good!!!
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, great prices, and home-made pickles. Wow is all i can say about the pulled pork sandwich. I love Redbones in Davis square, but the Blue Ribbon BBQ puts it to shame. The selection of sauces...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2006
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I came here expecting decent food, but was instantly let down. The meat tasted like it had been sitting out all day and the collard greens were overcooked and vinagar-y. The food tasted like food se...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/19/2006
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Much of the food may be too spicy for young palates, but it is great for adults!
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm generally of the mindset that "All-American food" isn't worth eating, but a place like this can change my mind. An hour later I can still taste the smokiness of my chicken and the hot, garlicky...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely not one of my favorites for BBQ. To be honest, I was disappointed that they didn't have babyback ribs, which could be part of the bigger problem. I also found the size of the sides...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Having a husband who loves smoking meat doesn't make me an expert in BBQ, but it sure makes me appreciate having Blue Ribbon BBQ within easy access in Arlington, MA. There is usually parking around...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I live right around the corner from this whole in the wall BBQ joint. I guess I've been staying away recently because I easily relapse into Blue Ribbon addiction. Two really close friends came to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best BBQ I've had in the Boston area - puts Redbone's to shame. Tender meats, succulent sauces, perfect sides (I even like their cole slaw and I am *not* really a slaw fan!). Their menu always has...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best BBQ places in Boston - festive atmosphere and mouthwatering spicy meats
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Redbones - but I worship Blue Ribbon. What they lack in rib variety they make up for in taste and freshness. The ribs are simply remarkable, and make people I know who don't like ribs eat...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Damn tasty every time! Ribs, brisket, it's all good. For a treat, try the smoked cheeseburger.... YUM! Guys love BBQ so you might even have some cute boy eye candy to enjoy with your ribs!
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Damn fine BBQ. Love their sauces, love their pulled pork, love their sides. It's all good.
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2006
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THE best place for bbq, hands down. the burnt ends burrito is a great value
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I lived near the W. Newton location when it opened, and boy was I glad to find Blue Ribbon. The barbecue is very good and it is consistent. Very fast takeout service. Their lemonade and corn bread are...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2006
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I don't think Boston has anything that compares to KC or southern BBQ, but I enjoy Blue Riboon once in a while. Jake's is also good, but think they might only be doing catering these days.
judysbook.com - user review - 12/16/2005
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I ordered the BBQ Rib Sandwich, expecting boneless rib meat pulled from the bone, on a sub roll or something. To my dismay, I received three rib bones, soaked in BBQ sauce, in between two pieces of white...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/30/2005
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Blue Ribbon has the best BBQ in the Boston area as far as I'm concerned. The pulled pork is excellent, the baked beans are the best I've had anywhere, and the sauces are excellent as well. The brisket is quite...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/27/2005
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Delicious food - affordable prices. Probably best as take-out for parents as the restaurant is not that large.
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/21/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Some say this is the best bbq in Boston. Though I am not a true aficiando, I must agree. Delicious ribs, great chicken, a varied selection of sauces. I esp enjoy the Arlington location (and by the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The North Carolina flag out front says it all. This place is the closest you'll find to true southern barbecue. The portions are more than generous and a platter would fill up the hunriest pork...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Way better than Redbones!!! The only drawback is that it's more of a takeout joint than a sit-down place. They only have a few tables unfortunately and don't serve any beer. Really some of the best...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2005
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My husband and I stumbled upon Blue Ribbon BBQ about three years ago when we moved to the area. The smell of fresh, smoked, bar-b-qued pork and chicken drifted for blocks. After discovering the endp...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/18/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE the ribs!!!Don't wear your skinny jeans - you'll end up unbottoning. There is one in West Newton too - equally yummy.
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I'll admit it-- even though Redbones will always be my favorite hang out, the BBQ at Blue Ribbon beats it. It's probably the closest you are going to come to authentic BBQ in Boston (Redbones a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For a chain bbq type, this palce is pretty good. Much better than the Village Smokehouse, Firefly's or Tennessee's. Great pulled pork, ribs and their sides are all delicious. They sell their ribs...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place blows Redbones out of the water. The sauce is much better, they have great sides (though no hush puppies), and the atmosphere is so much more southern. Sit outside, sip sweet tea or...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2005
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Their ribs are juicy and tender. Really good. I was recommended by my co-worker then I tried it out. Their mash potato is also really good. Does not taste like the usual mass potato
citysearch.com - user review - 07/15/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As a Bostonian, I am not a seasoned bbq connoissuer, but I didn't really love this place. I thought it was greasy without purpose- it had all the heaviness without the flavor to back it up. It just...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think this is probably the best BBQ place in all of Massachusetts. Their ribs are so delicious. And, the sides that they have there are unbelievable! I think I might go there after I finish writing...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I definately do not go here enough. The barbecue is some of the best I have found in the area. Large portions and tastey sauces. A great thing to note is that the large Whole Foods near Western Ave...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not a lot of good 'cue options in Boston, and especially not on this side of the river. Blue Ribbon rocks. I love their daily specials and even their sandwiches are quite good. Love the mashed...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome bbq!! The bbq at this place is sooo good. They have pulled pork, ribs, chicken, sausages, side dishes and desserts. The side dishes are just as good as the meat. I highly recommend the mashed...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2005
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Exception barbecue, sides, wraps and sandwiches at reasonable prices for generous portions. The barbecue is done just right, and you can choose from a number of sauces that are fantastic. The big green salad...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/25/2005
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great takeout, not alor of sitdown. my daughter loves the barbeque, npo special kids menu, but portions are huge
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/04/2005
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Great food.. limited seating so it may be best to go before or after the lunch hour..
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/28/2005
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Excellent BBQ for mom and dad. If your little one likes macaroni and cheese, they have some of the best around. Laid back take out atmosphere and outdoor seating make it perfect for restless toddlers (no one's...
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/12/2004
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Some of the best barbcue to be found. Not a good eat-in spot, but fantastic for take-out!
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/14/2004
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Like their sign says - Get In Here and Eat! Bar-B-Que does not get much better than this. Highly recommend their sandwiches for a spectacular and very satisfying value. Great staff, never a long wait despite...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/29/2004
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This place is the epitome of bbq. In fact I'm heading there now!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 10/09/2003
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I LOVE Blue Ribbon. The people are awesome and the food is FABULOUS.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/31/2003
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Great sounthern cooking food bar none. Difficult to find comparable BBQ food anywhere else in the country!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2002
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Best BBQ in the northeast. Pulled pork, ribs you name it. Absolutely great stuff.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2002
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This place is the best food for less than $10 on the planet. Well, Boston anyway. I'm not from the south so I don't know how it compares to things down there, but I can say it's the best take out in Boston....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/22/2002
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Excellent food, plan take out not much seating. I recommend the brisket and sausage, Get what you want it's all good.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/16/2002
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Anyone who has spent time in the south knows what it's about. And these guys clearly know what it's about. They're the real deal. It's about the meat -- but all the fixin's are done right too. This stuff will...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/30/2002
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redbone's in somerville has great bbq but the blue ribbon is every bit as good and a little easier on the wallet. a close friend is a pulled pork platter junkie and has to get his blue ribbon fix at least once...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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preppy arlington might seem an unlikely location for such sticky-fingers fare as carolina-style barbecue. enter blue ribbon barbecue, an outlet of the west newton original. behind an almost too-shiny...
gayot.com - user review
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Awesome Food. Great Prices & Friendly Staff! Just Do It!
boston.com - user review
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