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Redbones in the Greater Boston area is a three star establishment. This is one of the popular restaurants you'll find in the Somerville area. It's known for its barbecue. It's been awarded the Best of Barbecue Food and 10 Best Boston American awards. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This place features a full bar, brunch, and catering. This place is good for groups. Diners found the food okay.
4.0 of 5 stars.
Well, what I can I say that hasn't been said in the 516 other reviews? I went here for the first time on Friday evening, shared a plate of bbq chicken, crispy potatoes, macncheese, and some weird...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Redbones BBQ is a really cool spot... located in Davis Sq. When we were walking up we saw the painted vintage car out front ... really eye catching ! The entire restaurant is decorated in bright...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
At the risk of sounding combative, I'm going to say that if you don't like Redbones, you're doing it wrong. This place is a glorious shrine to southern barbecue that is messy and greasy and crispy and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a go to for me. I love the vibe of underbones, and the food/latenight menu are amazing! Plus service is fast, beer selection is amazing (the bartenders really know them well too) and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had eaten at Redbones a while ago, and all that I remembered was not liking their BBQ chicken, but that the yams were good. After a traumatic day getting locked out of my apt, I was in need for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Is it just me, or has the food here been getting better the last year or two. Its still not the best barbecue in the area, but its respectable and with Uncle Pete's gone they move closer to the top...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy beers, boyfriend likes the food.
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I like Redbones. I like Oktoberfest. So, why didn't I like Redbones Oktoberfest?Looking back, I didn't do the math. Cajun restaurant, doing German cuisine for one day per year. It seemed the kitchen...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Having grown up in the South, I know good BBQ... and though I'll be the first to admit that I've had better ribs off the back of a truck on the side of the road... Redbones serves up a mean pulled...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for my birthday and August after hearing lots of great things about their barbecue and beer selection. After living in Memphis for three years I have become quite the barbecue snob so I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
BBQ fare with huge craft beer list makes an interesting combination. They open at 11 which is 30 minutes earlier in the day than most places for beer, so this is an easy first choice for a pub crawl....
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
this place really sucks now. it used to be okay when that tree-tall white dude and those big black ladies ran the show. the last several times i've been, the service has been super shitty. last time...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food. Great beers. Great atmosphere. Great service.5 stars. Enough said.
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Gourmet beer sucking trendy crowd ruined this place. It used to be a cool bbq place where they focused actually on meat. Nowadays it's all about beer drinking crowd who treat bbq as tapas on the side....
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
MMM. 3 stars for good food. 1 additional star for one of the best bartender experiences I've had in a long time. Headed down on into the lower level of Redbones (it's honestly the only place to eat...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You can't beat the prices and the bbq is always on point. However, i had a watered down whiskey drink the last time I went and the cornbread is always dry. C'mon, Redbones. You can do better! I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
frankly i think i would give this place 5 stars on the waitress alone. she ROCKED, and we were a table of 9. was suuuuper knowledgeable about beer selection, was very clear about the different types...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My blood pressure gets boiling when people hear I'm from Texas and they say "You must love/try Redbones!" This is not real BBQ. At least, not the BBQ I am used to being from Texas and the south....
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you like meat, in particular barbecued meat, you've come to the right place. Menu is extensive and offers almost every type of barbecued rib, chicken, and steak you can think of. They also have a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have officially converted to eating ribs and Southern food. I was hesitant to try this place because I've never enjoyed this kind of food, but I decided to give it another shot and absolutely...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't have much new to add to what's already been said...the food was a little disappointing, but not terrible. I enjoyed the buffalo scallops as an app and shared St. Louis ribs with a friend. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Don't be estranged by its location and modest exterrior, Red Bones should definitely not be overlooked. I personally prefer the bar more than the dinning room, but regardless of where you end up...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I lived in the South for many years and Red Bones serves up some very tasty BBQ. The restaurant has a laid back vibe and a decor that colorful, funky, and random. The service has always been fast and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Don't listen to the haters. This is best place to put delicious meaty, spicy calories and beer into your body. This place is tops.'The jamaican jerked beef with a side of pickles should not be...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you love meat, meat and more meat then redbones is the place for you. I sit at the kitchen counter and order dirty rice and Catfish. I seldom change my request. My back is to the restaurant as I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
great service. good selection of beer. fun bars. they get the fifth star for their community service. they are very helpful to many organizations that help our community members in need. so, by going...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Sigh. I was all set and ready to write a three-star update, but they screwed it up for themselves with the service. I had really good fried oysters (it was the Po' Boy Sandwich, but I didn't eat it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went for our annual trip to Redbones last night, and as usual no one was disappointed. I had the St. Louis style ribs while my companions had the Memphis and Baby Back. All were dry rubbed and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I lived in the Porter Square-Davis Square area for 2 years, and one thing that really struck me is that most of the places in the area seem to be really overrated. Redbones was no exception-- the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My brother and I were looking for a great bbq spot. When we arrived around 7, there was a large line (it was a Saturday night). They told us the wait would be 20-30 minutes, and we were seated in that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OMGBBQFTW.This is the only BBQ place in town that doesn't make me long for the treats I had in Memphis. Every other place lacks and then some. Redbones is the real deal and that warms my icy heart.
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food is great and the drinks are strong! I am a margarita snob and this is one of my favorite spots to get one. The bartenders are very friendly and have a strong pour. Everything I've gotten there to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As one of them northern yankees, I've been told before that New England BBQ is a sad comparison for real southern BBQ. This is a lie, hateful, and inspired by post civil war resentment. Get over it!...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Having spent most of my life in the Florida panhandle, aka "lower Alabama" I've cultivated a deep-fried love for good Barbeque. Unfortunately, New England doesn't quite get it, Redbones included. I am...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! Pulled pork, pulled chicken, jerk beef, ribs (BBQ Belt prehaps) mac-n-cheese, corn bread, dirty rice, need I say more?!? I am from SC and love, LOVE pulled pork so whenever I need a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I donnnnnn't know. Redbones is okay. I've been there once for dinner and once as a bar experience, and they were pretty equal. The food is about what one would expect... not great unless you like bbq....
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
eh... I don't know what to say about this place. It is truly average. Decent beer selection, but nothing I haven't tried before. The food was good but tended to be a bit on the dry side. I am not...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry guys, this place is one of the most overrated restaurants in New England. If anyone thinks this is BBQ, they just haven't had real BBQ.I can't tell you how many people swore this place was the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food is a 4. This is not the best barbecue I've ever had, but it's the best barbecue restaurant in greater boston. The pulled meats are awesome, the ribs are great, their collar'd greens are...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Double review time!!Redbones: Eh, decent. Underbones: fabulous. Two places (technically), one listing on Yelp!, what's a girl to do?Redbones: Decent BBQ. Nothing exceptional, but good. I've never...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Meat and beer. It's tough to go wrong with this combo. Especially with such an attentive waitstaff. Unfortunately, today's meat was a smidge dry. The fried pickles and jalapenos, however? Aces.
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm honestly a little daunted by the sheer volume of reviews Redbones has gotten, so I will just say one thing: wheel of beer. When first arriving here, and especially if you are a Redbones virgin,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yay! popped the proverbial red bones cherry last weekend! the food here was TASTY and served in ginormous portions. the menu - extensive / moderately priced (including the beer menu!) staff -...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You can start any number of fights by talking about who makes the best barbecue in Boston. This strikes me as silly - like fighting over the best clam chowder in Denver - but it gets a conversation...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
love the catfish sandwich and collards, but cole slaw and corn bread were both so disgusting that the review was pulled way down.beware. bad corn bread = baaaaaaaaaaad sign.
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is overated. The parking is a pain in this area, the wait times for a table is excessive during peak times, the wait staff are nice but not pleasant. I had been here twice. Once for dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It was love at first bite and I'm for sure going back! Me and the bf took the bar seating, as we weren't really looking for waiting to be on tonight's menu, but that turned out to be no sacrifice....
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Redbones throws a curveball at you. It's southern style bbq, but served with that new england 'charm'. I am not a huge fan of pulled pork, or BBQ sandwiches, but I did have a delicious grilled...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Bad to bone.....na na na na na....Bad to the bone....(that was supposed to the song lyrics by the way ha)That's right, I felt like a bad a$$ here because when I went and ordered the Jerk BBQ sandwich...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
4 stars for food-1 star for service (yep, negative 1)It pains me to have to write this review.....literallyPartially because I ate so much awesome BBQ that it is nearly impossible to move, but mostly...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Again, my review comes weeks after visiting the location. My excuse is that I had to go into a state of deep contemplation over the experience...Redbones, you done me wrong. I kept hearing all this...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good BBQ - the waistaff use to be way cooler bout 6 years ago. The beer list is top notch. The Scottish bartender is old as shit. And the muscular bartender downstairs thinks he knows things about...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best thing about Redbones are the side dishes: mac n cheese, hush puppies, corn fritters, mashed potatoes, and catfingers just to name a few.The meat is good but the corn bread (a BBQ joint must)...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i think this place gets compared to blue ribbon a lot. i really love blue ribbon. but that doesn't mean i don't really like redbones too. i personally enjoy blue ribbon a little bit more, but perhaps...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Almost five-hunny reviews... wow.Like everyone born and bred in the South, I have certain expectations and opinions when it comes to barbeque and such. I was not so impressed with the barbeque itself...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I get nostalgic for barbeque, coming here from Texas. No establishments serving only smoked meats--no sides, no silverware, and never, NEVER any sauce...they're rightfully that confident. Red Bones is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Geesh, can this place get any more reviews? I love barbeque. Love it! I don't know of any diehard carnivore who doesn't. So you can imagine my excitement when I heard about the legendary Redbones...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The corn fritters are so sweet and yummy and my absolute favorite thing on the menu. The beer wheel is great. You never know what you are going to get and that it 100% of the fun. (Actually this is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah sure, the lines are huge during dinnertimes. Parking sucks a big one. The seating can be horrid for large groups. But good bbq, speedy as hell service, and fair prices really make RedBones one of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ummmmmmmm great BBQ - I spend days preparing and cooking ribs at home - for just one meal - I their ribs are just as good - I never thought I would say that- but it's true. No wait on a Sunday night....
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This a place where I never walk out the door feeling disappointed. Never. I will always get ribs. Whether it be different types of ribs or ribs plus pork or chicken. Its always ribs, and it must...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
oh redbones, how awesome you are. Situated in Davis Sq. this place will surely fill you to the max so you will not leave hungry. Their portions are generous and the sides are pretty good (cornbread,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YES! Decent Southern-style BBQ in New England??? Before today, I wouldn't have believed it. But it's true- a meat and 3 sides, and a Lone Star beer: all the things you love about Texas but in the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
2 Days before I would have given Red Bones 4 stars.. maybe, I think I'm being very generous with the 2 stars I am giving it.The ribs are good, not fantastic or crap, they are good.-Getting food...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Red bones is good, but not great. Im going to start with the "not great" part. Charging for substitutions is a bad move. Especially when EVERYTHINg comes with beans & slaw. You leave people no choice...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is actually a 3.5 Star deal. I've had Red Bones twice, once I was upstairs, the other time down stairs. Both atmosphere's are fun. There's a lot of wierd paintings and murals on the walls....
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely the coolest, funkiest place in the square. I like BBQ and I love drinking. Redbones is great for both although I have to say I spend a good amount more time here enjoying the drink than the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
1 wordAbsolutely the best effing cat fish ( &fingers) and if you sit in the high chairs by the kitchen you get free appz!okay i know i said 1 word but whatever!
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Red Bones! Delicious BBQ and great sides. They do a dry rub, which sometimes seems like they could use a little wet on the meat. I have had the dirty rice, which is also good and the fried...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place does a lot of things right (bike valet, wheel 'o beer, atmosphere, location), but then they fall down on the most important part - the BBQ here just isn't very good. I speak mostly of the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great bar. They have over 20 draft beers and a spinner wheel to help you decide if you must. If you want a good mojito, this place can accomodate!
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My prego wife has been begging to go out for barbecue for weeks now, so we decided to drop by Redbones this past friday night around 6:30. The places was already pretty crowded, but we sat at the bar...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Heading to Underbones for an early dinner, we expected some pretty decent barbecue. We started with hushpuppies and then ordered the 2 meat plate (ribs and pulled pork), dirty rice, and fried okra....
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I thought the barbecue was quite good. I can't speak for it's authenticity but I did have a good meal. i ordered the Texas something or other (sorry I can't remember the name) plate which amounted...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
"Beer is cheap! Lots of it! Playing my MGMT song! Never leaving."That was the text i sent my boyfriend from the bar. The bar is excellent.But unfortunately Virginia is spot on with her review. As...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not bad, but Blue Ribbon is much, much better. Having had the privilege(?) of living in Texas for several years, I came to appreciate some good brisket and the occasional rib. The meat actually is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a Q expert, so bear that in mind. I do know what i like, and I've never been less than satisfied at RedBones. They always have a fantastic tap lineup and offer bicycle valet service. How cool...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
all i can say is this is the best Meat-only restraunt in New England
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can't say anything about RedBones that hasn't already been said, so I'll be brief...- Food is tremendous, just heaping portions of awesomeness.- Beer selection can satisfy any type of beer drinker...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Their food was beyond my expectations. Great portions and very delicious, the pulled pork was beyond yummy!This place gets 4 stars though for one reason. When ya serve a sandwich, gotta have a soft...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Redbones is an amazing bbq spot. I usually order the barbecue belt because my tummy is like a family of 27. It fills me up and never lets me down. I go with a bunch of the fellas and it's usually me...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Redbones. I've been for dinner and to drink beer from the extensive beer menu. The bbq isn't the best I've ever had. Blue Ribbon is about 10 times better. I got the pulled pork sandwich....
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The only reason I gave two is because of fun southern decor (and ball jar glasses), and the beer selection - otherwise it'd be a single. Before I even get to the food - the service is some of the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Red Bones Tuesday night to recharge after not eating for a couple of days. Damn medical procedure. Loved the place from ions ago when I lived almost next door. Baby back ribs seemed like the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It is alright, the pulled pork sandwich is ok, and you can add sauce to make it better. The beer selection is good. The downstairs is cool looking. I would only go back here if we were desperate and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I know this place is all altern-punky-cool but I went there this weekend and got pretty ill on the food. The food I had was undercooked and just pretty much disgusting and my friends agree. the do...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm always less enthusiastic about writing a 442nd review for a restaurant than, say, a 4th, but Redbones is a place whose praises cannot be sung enough. I can't remember the first time I ate here....
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
this is the second time that I have eaten food from this highly recommended BBQ joint. We got catering and the food lived up to all of the hype. Probably the best pulled chicken I have ever had. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Redbones is one of those great local places with a no frills attitude, but over the top food goodness. Saturday nights can be busy... and I mean really busy. An hour wait for a table for two is not...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
delicious food, great atmosphere- staff is super- nice. a bit tight, but its all part of the fun atmosphere. warning: the food might induce a bit of a stomach ache. but hey, its BBQ- what do you...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
food.here is real good....its a busy place though,,,,,good staff....and nice crowds,,,but cant tolerate the smell of cigeretts from inside.....plus the environment is very smoky.....lolbut i wud still...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is no better bbq - period. Having lived in Texas for a few years, I have to say that their bbq isn't anywhere near as good. This place is small inside. It's best to go during a weekday for a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to Redbones since 1995 or so. Some things are still excellent, but the meat has been getting cheaper and the kitchen has turned into a factory of mediocrity.In the last year, they...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good beer selection, adequate food as far as I know. The wings were ok and the texas chili was terrible. Better for drinking than for eating so far.
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Redbones is EXCELLENT! Well, at the least the downstairs part. I don't care much for the too-brightly-lit cafeteria upstairs. However, the downstairs bar area is very cool. They have a great,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My primary love for Redbones lies in their tap selection at their bar. They have some really good craft beers here. Sometimes they have a clunker on tap, but the bartenders will let you try a sample...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place may have been great once but I think they've been coasting on fumes for a long time. I was expecting great barbecue but take away the funky decor and location and the ribs are probably...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Had not been in years (ie. 10 ) and went the other night with my girlfriend. The atmosphere is nice but crowded, so if you don't like eating with people you don't know then stay away or order...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A nice treat for first night in Boston. Recommended by my boss, ex-Bostonian resident as a must-try place and turned out my host had the same idea. The restaurant was very crowded on friday and they...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Good place to fulfill your craving for some ribs, but... that said... those ribs have such lost potential. Like that kid in your elementary school who you ran into working at the gas station. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, I usually got the brisket, sometimes the pulled pork, the bar is a decent place to get loaded, but beware this place is not cheap, when I was moving I also noticed that the quality had...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I like to see The Pit. When I leave a Bar-B-Q place, I'm supposed to be full. Very full, I should be ashamed at how disgusting I just made myself out to be when I was cramming smoked animal flesh into...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Didi's thoughtful and detailed review is right on target, in my view. I've done REDBONES off and on for decades ---seriously, DECADES, (I'm that old!) --- and the place is exactly as she describes....
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
the south really does put you to shame red bones. your hush puppies are weaklings! tennessee hush puppies would destroy your hush puppies in a hush puppy brawl. i knew something was awry when i saw...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is like the stock market......it was awesome couple years ago, but now it's worthless. Better hold on to your cash and wait until it picks up again, if it does!Ok, I take it back, I was a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not bad, not bad at all.I've been wanting to try Redbones for a while now. I grew up on Blue Ribbon BBQ and lived in Nashville for a while and wanted to compare. I've finally had that chance, and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Are you kidding me..."overrated" is being kind. I guess if you've never lived in the south then this would be good bbq for you. WOW do I feel so sorry for you...so...so sorry. The meat was dry (we...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Up and down. I'm down low again on the Redbones roller coaster.One bright spot. My margarita was good. Even though it wasn't what I actually ordered. I asked for frozen with no salt. Instead I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After years of eating at Blue Ribbon, I finally made my way over here based on a friend's recommendation. It was wonderful. I had the lunch plate special, which was basically an assortment of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Been going there for years.Noticed in the last couple years overall the quality has slipped dramatically. Still a big fan of the Verde Chili,a must. but I just don't get as excited about their BBQ as...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's the only bbq place around here so I guess that's why it gets decent reviews. I went there once and had a po'boy and some of the bf's pulled pork sandwich - both were pretty good. But the last...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We came here after some drinking. Moral of the story is that I shouldn't go to a wine tasting without eating first (especially if I expect to actually drink the wines). We sat downstairs in the bar...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Red Bones is the kind of place that can deceive you. It can fool you into thinking it's just some off-the-beaten path, honkey-tonk BBQ joint serving up Southern food with a no-frills approach that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
WARNING: Minnesotan reviewing a barbecue joint. Opinions may be tainted by lack of barbecue in the frozen tundra. Ambiance: There are 3 areas to sit in - the upstairs bar, the upstairs dining...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really had my hopes up for Redbones, people talk about this place like it's the best thing that's ever happened to BBQ. Well, it's not. The food was good, but not outstanding. They had an...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If Redbones could only serve Blue Ribbon's BBQ. . . it would be fantastic. The BBQ is good but I've certainly had better. The place gets big points for atmosphere and drinks selection. The beer...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The decor was our favorite part of this restaurant! We were told to go here by a friend and well, we really weren't that impressed. The waiter sucked and our food was just OK. My guy is a BBQ freak...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food was great. Delivery was fast, everything was there, including a little extra cornbread (That was to die for). I really enjoy their pulled bbq beef as well as their Texas Ribs. The only thing...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
holy crap, they added fried pickles and jalapenos to their menu.the extra star is back and i think i'm in love.
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great. there's a parking lot nearby, and it's right behind davis square, so getting to it is easy.lots of interesting beers on tap and plenty in bottles. not the sunset, but probably...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've probably been harsh about this place when speaking about it as I am a total Blue Ribbon snob for BBQ. Upon further review it is more of a total package then just a barbecue joint. Great...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I finally had a drink in the basement of Redbones this past Saturday night (it's where I ended my Valentine's Night out with the girls). I really liked the space; I find the whole Redbones...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food is great, the beer selection is awesome and the waitstaff are friendly. What more can you really ask for in a place. I take all my friends here when they first come to Davis and sure enough...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Redbones is a decently sized barbeque joint in Davis Square, Somerville. They're down a little side street, so their easy to miss if you're not looking for them.Redbones has good barbeque. That's...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's loud and crowded. Expect waits in the evenings. But bank on having delicious, home-cooked southern-style barbecue pretty much regardless of what you order. I happen to be a southern gentleman who...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The BBQ in Boston. Is it as good as BBQ I've in eaten in the Carolinas? Of course not, but it's damn fine in its own right. I've had Blue Ribbon, and while it's good, it's not as good a Redbones,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friends rave about this place..but I'm always disappointed in the quality of their food. They're kind of like Nomar Garciaparra..gets by on an old reputation that's not quite what it used to be....
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've had barbecue in NC, SC, TN, Kansas City, and I've lived in Austin and Houston. I've had almost all sorts of barbecue and I crave all sorts of barbecue. Red Bones covers that craving and then...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What can i say about redbones that most people havent already said! The selection of bbq is immense ranging from buffalo shrimp to just one rib in any flavor. I myself can not get enough of there...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'd rather go for just a beer. The selection is really very good.Maybe my time in the South spoiled me, but the meat was just mediocre. They need more sauce. There needs to be big bottles/vats of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I did take out one day, because the place was crowded. I'd had Redbones before on various catering events and it was alright. People love this place i don't understand. Here's my experience dry dry...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like Redbone's but I prefer to order for delivery. Underbones is cool and all, but it's kind of loud and there's usually a drag of a wait if there's more than two people coming in at once. (They did...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decent BBQ. Good beer selection. Cool staff and atmosphere. Easy to get to from Davis T stop on the Red Line.I've had the pulled pork, chicken wings, and sausage. All decent. The cornbread is lousy....
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes it is fantastic BBQ. I have been there several times and had to catered to my office for events and have loves all the great service and food i have had. Great BBQ but lets take a moment to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Redbones BBQ is what real BBQ should be. The restaurant is truly a dive, but a packed one at that. My friend and I went for a late dinner on a Friday night and had to wait about an hour for a table!...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Redbones....I've loved you from the very start.I used to travel through Boston to see friends before I moved here and beg to go to 'underbones'. Anyplace that has cornbread, collard greens and ribs on...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
With nearly 400 reviews, you'd think there wouldn't be too much more to contribute to a review of Redbones.. you guys know the drill -- it's great BBQ for Boston, not enough to satisfy real...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Redbones is a loyal place - I've had many fantastically normal hangouts here. The food is a-okay by me and I feel like I get two things that I need with any BBQ place A.) A Lot of Food B.) A Lot of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
When I think of Redbones, I think of other two syllable words and terms. Big deal, so what, overrated. Well overrated is actually four syllables. Redbones is a decent restaurant with an above average...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Red bones is definitely one of my favorite places to go out for dinner. Yea, it's crowded cuz it's AWESOME! And the noise? All part of the ambience for me! In my opinion, it's best to wait an extra 5...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My dorm orders food from here for Finals week, when we get free dinner every night. This food SUCKS. My least favorite night of the week. The ribs are OK, the mashed potatoes are bland as hell, and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't usually like BBQ very much. However, I really did enjoy the ribs and pulled pork from this place. I can't complain about the noise or atmosphere, or even comment on it, because we had take...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Too crowded. Too loud. Service is fast & friendly downstairs (the hostess is less than helpful and not really very friendly), including the food.. and actually the food is pretty darn good. But they...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place gets only 4 stars for two reasons - I left off the 5th star because of the fact that it's so freaking crowded, it's insane, and also because it can get really loud downstairs which is not...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a good place for groups, those that love microbrews, and bbq. It is comprised of two bars & restaurant spaces ("underbones" in the basement is open at night. The bbq is probably the best in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love this place...and I go here often. I cooked in a BBQ restaurant for 11 years, I know BBQ. First off, the upstairs bar is great to meet your friends after work and have a few beers...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
walk into redbones and you instantly feel pretty at home, and a little bit hipper than when you walked in. bright and colorful hand-painted signs advertising its various side dishes, mains and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place, like Bartley's, has great food, but a crowded, less than ideal dining atmosphere. Avoid Friday night and Saturdays or you'll be waiting forever to get a table.If you go for lunch- before...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The atmosphere at Redbone's is fun for a group, and the bar is a great place to hang and have a drink. But this is really just a simulation of a barbecue joint. They don't seem to actually be...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
(((Inside boyfriend's mind)))Manwich! Manwich! Manwich! I want a manwich!Jerky beefy manwich with spicy spicy sauce!Manwich! Manwich! Manwich! I want a manwich! And beeeeer!!...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Redbones, you made me wait for over and hour and a half while me and my rather large party got trashed at your bar downstairs. You didn't even tell me when my table was ready...and we were oh so...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Redbones is my digs. I live literally around the corner and make a point to go there late-night at least once a week for the delicious drafts and nachos. I'm usually too busy being obsessed with the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First and most importantly you have to be NOT freaked out by crowds, because there is nearly all ways one there. Second and even more important is that you have got to love good beer, tad bit pricey,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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Redbones is a great place for a large family gathering. The decor is the typical of the nail it to the wall and explain it latter school. A little dark but still festive. The service is good and was very...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I only eat at Redbones when I'm with a group that really, really wants to, because I'm not one to be a party pooper and move a whole group somewhere else. Otherwise, I'm not so much a fan. The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It is true, for bars in Sommerville this is the best one. Their beer selection and rotation is amazing. You will find lots of new favorites to try. Their basement is a trip: the art downstairs is so...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a few times and always been a bit underwhelmed. The food was decent, but not spectacular, the service was OK, but a little overly attentive like either the waitress had a crush on me...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I still stand by "come for the beer, stay for the food". They recently had this amazing week of Berkshire Brewing Casks -- a different beer on cask a day for an entire week. Jazztown! And I've...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! Yum! Yum! Truly delicious bbq. 4 stars instead of 5 because seating was cramped for our party of 8. We had fried okra as an appetizer which was good and corn fritters which I still dream of,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am a 6 foot 3 hairy Indian man.And I cried like a 2 year old girl who fell of a swing -- all because of Redbones. Why, you ask?Well, I ordered the jerk beef sandwich. Imagine some shredded beef...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I suggest going downstairs. Upstairs is kind of lame with bad lighting, chintzy tables, and no real bar scene.Downstairs is dark like a bar should be, with good music, great beer and drinks (try the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm from the Northeast. BBQ is not really my forte. However, I will review this place because I've been a handful of times. Is it the best BBQ in town? Honestly, I have no idea, but I secretly doubt...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I mentioned how I wanted to go back for brunch? Its just as fantastic as any other time. The portions are delicious and huge and well-- it was the best damn steak and eggs I've ever had the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like Redbones, but for all the praise I had heard about it, I wanted to like it more. Anytime I have ever been to Redbones it is with a large group and they have always been more than accommodating....
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It feels weird to review this place because I used to basically live here when I worked in Davis. My co-workers and I would always go here after work around 11pm and drink PBR and eat from their...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I would have given it three stars, but I'm subtracting one for the hype that surrounds this place unnecessarily. The beer selection is okay for the area, but pricey, and I was underwhelmed with the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Habit is a great deadener. Redbones is the exception. Not an exception. The exception.Nothing to be done.
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
always a hoot.great food.good beer.the bar on the left is fun.the basement downstairs is creepy and fun.the main dining room is nearly respectable.i am thankful this place exists.
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ahhhhh redbones how i miss thee!my tiny 97 pound behind put away 90 dollars in oysters and ribs oh a cat fish finger or two, and some dirty dirty rice.its love served up family style by the pound or...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is just a fun place! And not half bad bbq either! I have always enjoyed going here. For newbies, I highly recommend sitting back by the kitchen window... they are known to pitch you some free...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, It's my fault I didn't like the styles I tried before, I had the pulled pork sandwich with some spicy sauce, it was great and made me cry a little.As far as atmosphere though, when picking up...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply amazing. Food is incredible. Beer as awesome. Hot sauce is mind blowing. Get the ribs. They may have better BBQ places down south, but definitely not in Somerville. I like to go by myself...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So I decided to give Redbones a second try that didn't include any sandwiches. My views of the place are now improved, but it's still not real love.First off, hearty thanks to those of you who...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Moving to Boston from Atlanta means I will never be satisfied with the BBQ I get up here. But after reading the reviews on Yelp, and hearing about the BBQ from many people in the area, I decided to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, man, I love this place. I'm a HUGE fan of ribs and all shaved meats so this is totally the place for me. Go with one of the combos (I like the St. Louis Ribs & Whatever), you won't be...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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They have awesome beer, food, and it's always fun. It's always busy, but...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love redbones! in addition to having a great menu, an amazing beer list and a great atmosphere, redbones is also very involved in supporting the community. delicious and socially responsible ......
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the food here is excellent. however, the service is spotty and while the the menu is extensive, it can be a tad bit pricy for what it is.enjoy the food though!
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Red bones is great. I know others have said it, and I'll say it too. It's a good place for bbq. They've got a great extensive menu, and the food is very good. Not the best bbq I've never had, but...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a probationary 4 star review based on two items.In the past I was pretty meh on Redbones, but I decided to give it another shot and in retrospect I think I was just ordering the the wrong...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Is it bad that I think Red Bones in Boston is better than the ribs I had in two places in Texas (Ruby's and Salt Lick)? We came on a thurs night and it was packed. We ordered St. Louis and Texas...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's loud, it's dark, there's usually always a wait, and you can get better BBQ at Blue Ribbon. However, my husband and I have been going here weekly for years thanks to the great beer selection and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I should state that when I review a business on Yelp, I am not trying to come across as funny, cool, sassy, or otherwise. I'm all about getting down to business. In addition, I'm a barbecue bitch...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
red bones this, red bones that.. all i ever hear about is red bones. i finally tried it the other day and was expecting an explosion of joy in my mouth (ahem) but all i got was a dry sandwich and itty...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I moved into my apartment near Davis Square in September and since then I've been to Redbones three times so I think I can now appropriately gauge it. Now from the outside it doesn't look amazing;...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, this place is lights out.I have been to Redbones twice now in just over a month, and sampled most of the ribs, and just plowed through the easy dinner for 4 (with the help of 3 friends of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Living on the Somerville side of the Cambridge line has its perks, including the fact that Redbones delivers to my door.Called in delivery last weekend, and it arrived neatly packaged and piping hot...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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This place knows how to BBQ. If you're form the south, don't expect anything special, but for the NE crowd, it's good stuff for sure. Cheap booze, good food and a cool atmosphere too. Try the pulled pork or...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the website says free local delivery, but the person on the phone might just have you hold for 5 minutes and be obnoxiousyour delivery may also come on bike REALLY fast. bravo
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's rowdy. The waiters are no nonsense, and you get your food fast. Go for the ribs. They are delicious. You get cornbread free with every order. Not bad. And, they have local home brewed beer. You...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Loud but fun, great food and beer, delicious cornbread. Ribs are amazing. If you're in the mood to be social, go - the tables are close together, it's not a tuck-you-away romantic spot. But good food,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is dope. The food is too ill. Might I recommend the macaroni and cheese, the pulled chicken, and the delicious brisket? The sides are so bangin', and the corn bread is delish.I don't eat...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is absolutely delicious, and extremely affordable. Some of the best southern BBQ in the City...tied with Blue Ribbon in Newton. But this place is much better suited for a sit-down dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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this place has the rep as a good bbq joint , and i dont know why! soggy and dry at the same time the ribs are not very good , i guess if you just drink a lot of beer you cant tell the the food is tastless and...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Many nights spent here gobbling up cornbread and catfish, trying to crack the stern exterior of the no-nonsense, borderline mute waiter who always served us. Or down in underbones drinking an IPA I'd...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Redbones does not have the best BBQ you will ever find. But, they do have one of the best dishes you will ever have- their BBQ Hash! Their ribs were ok, the brisket and pork are damn good. The fried...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I am torn about Redbones.There is a lot of hype surrounding it. BBQ, lots of beer, cocktails, and more BBQ. Being the red-blooded American gal that I am, I fucking love BBQ. But, alas, I wasn't really...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Awww man, last time I went to Redbones I got the chicken breast and it was so dry someone almost had to perform the heimlich on me. NOT GOOD. Other than the turkey dinner special on Tuesday, I vow...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I made my first trip to redbones tonight. The food was delicious, and they had 12 different beers from Rogue Ales (brewed in my hometown) on tap! We got there at 7:30, and had to wait for almost an...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
....and I'm so disappointed to be writing this review. I was a HUGE Redbones fan a few years ago. I don't know what happened...they've really gone downhill. Went three times in the last 3 months...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good place to go if you like ribs... I had the pulled chicken sandwich, which was great. I like the beer selection, also. The waiter was very helpful about which beer to try and didn't give me any...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great BBQ with an even better beer list.
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let me tell you something about myself.I was a vegetarian for four years...and then I went to Europe...and then I came back and tried to be a vegetarian again......And then I met Theresa C. Ever...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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When I first moved to Boston, this was the only joint in the area that...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best ribs in Boston.
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
R-iding bikes to deliver foodE-xtremely elaborate list of beers on tapD-elicious fried catfish fingers with amazing dipping sauceB-arbeque... awesome sweet luscious pulled pork bbqO-rgasmic corn...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Redbones is the definition of a mixed bag: precisely-cooked meat, acceptable sauces and average sides.
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
we liked our food, even tho i ordered my food without the bun, and they gave me the more expensive "dinner plate" instead.what i found so disturbing was the screaming hostess. we were eating...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome drinks and delicious eats, even for a vegetarian!
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came here at 6pm on Saturday night because we wanted to make a 7:40 movie at the Somerville theatre. There was no wait for a table since it was so early. Plus, the torrential downpour from...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We will definitely go back!! Ate downstairs at high top bar table. The bartender was our server and was very good. Loved the atmosphere, menu, and the food was great too. Macaroni and cheese was good...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wah wah! These ribs aint like mommas ribs. She used ta make em with gym socks and sassafras. 2 stars. Same hillbilly goes to Wang Chungs Sushi Hut and gives it 5 stars. Why??? These ribs aren't...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When you leave this place you will most certainly be rubbin' yo belly in that "I'm so full it hurts but in a good way," umm, way.My favorites about Red Bones are as follows: their beer selection is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The complimentary corn-bread says it all about this place. - Huge beer selection: check (another Rasputin Ale, please)- Awesome BBQ sauce: check - Friendly staff: check (black people love me!)-...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Their food tastes bad. And the atmosphere is too hipster wannabe. Horrible service and rude hostess as well. No.
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My place of work had Redbones cater our BBQ at the beginning of August.The location of our BBQ wasn't so hot, but the scrumptous eats provided by Redbones made the evening that much better.The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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I guess there are enough critic reviews linked here to speak to the...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It looks like this place has gotten reviewed over and over again, and likely by people more articulate than I, but I'll try to sum it up briefly: I love this place's vibe and service, but their meat...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is delicious. Unfortunately, I'm not allowed to go here anymore. Why? After ordering the Jamacian Jerk Chicken sandwich (which was delicious, but INSANELY hot--also, the coleslaw was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoy Redbones. Their food, at least what I tend to order, is always up to my expectations if not beyond. I prefer to eat downstairs though or make an order for DELIVERY which is quite...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A bit over rated, The Food is So So, I have had much better else were. The place is tight. Not very wheelchair friendly. I did like the beer wheel behind the bar. Their beer selection is huge. I could...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was told by a friend that a visit to Redbones was a must. It was very busy and not worth the 30 minute wait late on a Saturday night. The place is a gong show of loud sports fans and drunkards....
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Redbones served as a slightly unconventional Sunday morning brunch choice for catching up with old friends. The sweet tea served in a huge mason jar immediately transported me to the sticky South, and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, reasonably priced, but the place is a dump! I'm all for neat, old, "charming" places a la Bartley's that have cool memorabilia, etc., but Redbones wasn't my style. Don't ever go here on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I feel like I should preface this review with the fact that I am a full blooded Yankee (nooo not a New York fan but someone born and raised in the North). With that said- I think Redbones is pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My father is from the south, so when there is good barbecue to be had, he is all over it. ever since moving to Boston this has been one of his favorite spots, and the entire family keeps going back...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have a solid relationship with Red Bones. It's kind of like having a boyfriend that for the most part is great but the passion is not there all the time. Or maybe your friends are all, "You are SO...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I always want to like Redbones, but I'm always disappointed.1st time: I went with a handlebar-mustached guy on a date. I wanted chicken and ribs so he ordered us the day old bbq. It was dry but I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So, I really can't say anything you probably haven't heard already about Redbones, but I figure I'll put in my 2 cents anyways. First of all the beer selection on tap (which rotates often) is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've never (knowingly) eaten okra, I don't have a drawl, hate country music, and cawn is corn....so maybe I don't have a really fantastic grasp on what southern cooking is all about but I think if it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cheap appetizers and beer. The basement of Redbones is a pretty good place to start your night, and the waitresses who take care of the table service are fairly competent. They do not get all pissy...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome place. Been going there for years .Great BBQ try the all you can eat combo. They have ton of eclectic beers on tap. If you can't decide on what u want to drink there is a giant beer wheel....
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Colin called me a few weeks back to tell me he was on the last leg of his trip. I asked him what would make his welcome back an evening full of win. His priorities? Redbones, beer, and ladies in hula...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Redbones downstairs, with a cold beer, hushpuppies, and some ribs or pulled pork -- hmm, life is good. Go across the street to the Burren when you're done, since on busy nights you won't be encouraged...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Enjoying Your Redbones Experience: A How-To1. Roll in before the masses arrive (5:30-6:00)2. Seat yourself at the bar downstairs; establish rapport with bartender3. Order a pulled pork sandwich...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It wasn't a bad experience BUT I did leave feeling a bit let down.... Maybe that's because I had heard so many greats things about it before I went. I have only been there once, and when I went I had...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Stick with the grilled seafood, the beer, the pulled pork, the beer, the jerk beef(if you can stand the heat), the beer, the mac'n'cheese, the beer. Did I mention the great beer selection of some 24...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Go-to place for cheap drinks in Davis. Being of the vegetarian persuasion, I frequent Underbones for the bar, not Redbones for the meals. The Good Stuff: Cheap. Not pretentious. Fun. Inexpensive....
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I think it's some unwritten rule that all BBQ places refuse to take reservations, especially when it comes to big parties. I understand if it's for 2 or 3 people, but a party of 11?! Come ON!Ranting...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The Good: crispy potatoes, they were very crispy. Mac n' cheese was cheesy. Corn bread was tasty. Non-alcoholic drinks are served in big ol' canning jars and refills are free. Service was fine.The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I come here, I expect more than I get. I always overestimate how good the mac and cheese is, and same goes for the lemonade. I've had the pulled pork sandwich, and it's definitely not my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I accidentally came across this place. my roomie invited me here for a farewell party. I think he took into account the fact that i am hardcore meat eater. And I must say that I haven't made a better...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I swear at some point I will rate something below a 4. Next time I have a bad experience, anywhere, I'll make sure to write a review.Redbones, however, is fantastic. I've been there a few dozen...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say about Redbones that hasn't already been said? I went there for the billionth time on Tuesday for a friend's birthday dinner, and it was as stellar is it's been every other time I've...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Like they need my review, but I just love this place! What a funky little joint. Awesome food - the brisket sandwich is ridiculous. Awesome beer selection. And cheap!
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm from Texas and I really liked this place. Is that saying much? Who knows. The brisket was good, the Texas ribs (I didn't even know there were so many other kinds) were tender and delicious, the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe I have abandonment issues. But the waitress here most assuredly left us behind for some reason. I've been to Redbones a bunch of times and had ok experiences. The food is good, I really can't...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'll make it brief, since this place has a zillion reviews already, but MAN OH MAN the food from Redbones is tasty. Some friends and I got delivery from here one Friday night when I was in town and it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really want to like redbones. I really do. It has a lot going for it and I do like bbq. It just doesn't do it for me. Half the time I love what I get, and then I think I order the same thing the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think I go to Red Bones at the worst times: I'm really full already. Or I'm not feeling very BBQ-ish or I'm looking to get drunk and eating seems like it might hold me back. The food looks good and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is just insanely delicious and authentic, the price notwithstanding.Fried okra, fried catfish, babyback ribs were good enough that we cleaned our massive plates despite not being...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I attended a catered sports event yesterday and Redbones provided the food. I found the meat moist and flavorful but I've had better bbq. I will go again but it isn't my top choice. I was pleased with...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
First off, if I could give 2.5 stars I would, and that additional half-star would only be because the downstairs (Underbones) is funky fresh. But more on that later.Much like the beginning of my...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Dinner for 2 (delivery): $29 (without tip)Worth it? Maybe. I had a craving for some bbq pulled pork, so we ordered from Redbones, seeing that they are known for their bbq. The meat was tasty, but each...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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WAY OVER-RATED...I don't know why people rave about ANY of the food here, but it must be because they like 'blah food' instead of 'soul food'. it's too bad because they are located in a good spot--Boston...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The dining room is loud and tightly packed and vegetarians won't find much to eat here - but the food is excellent. The kitchen staff ( sit at the counter by the kitchen sometime ) is very efficient...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hush puppies, corn bread, mac & cheese, and delicious bbq- what more can you ask for in a BBQ joint? My boyfriend is obsessed w/ the buffalo shrimp side dish and wanted to be sure it got a shout out,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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First off, let me say that the staff and the atmosphere there is great. BUT, if you are looking for BBQ, even quasi-BBQ, steer clear. I know a lot of people from NE love this place but that's because the bar...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I used to love and frequent this place atleast once a week about 5-6 years ago, it was awesome! I couldn't get enough! Sitting next to strangers, being loud and messy ( type of place that made my...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
As a child I was somehow able to attend the grand opening of Redbones with my father and an old friend of the family (Southerners both, though Pops has been up here for coming up on 40 years). It...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Redbones is a carnivore's delight! I am in love. The first time I went there, I got to sit at the counter and gaze dreamily into their BBQ pit. I can't lie, I was salivating. There were huge racks of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Redbones many, many times. I always go back for a reason (other than my uncontrollable compulsion to drink booze). I am a loyal fan but I won't go back to brunch. From Best to Worst:...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, there are about a million reviews for Redbones, so I'll keep it short and sweet:The food is good, but the place is a bit over-hyped. People are shocked if you admit you haven't been here, yet the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
bbq and southern food....what could be better? definitely be prepared to use your hands to eat. the ribs are great. so is the pulled pork...and the mac and cheese. the staff is friendly and quite...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They killed off the $2 Schlitz deals!! Otherwise they would receive 5 stars.Redbones offers you a choice between southern dining and a subterrain bar and grill. I recommend the subterranean bar...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mixed feeling about red bones... There were some totally awesome features of red bones. 1) terrific beer selection2) catfingers - amazing3) pulled pork4) Brisket5) Good Value for the moneySome not...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
decent bbq. i'd ordered takeout in the past and had a variety of food including ribs, fried okra, etc. i went back recently and dined in. had the catfish sandwich. black beans. was pretty tasty....
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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Food is OK.. I've had better at Tennesse's BBQ.. The ribs are not bbq'd with the sauce on it, so, they tend to be quite dry.. The portions are huge., so, that makes up for the dryness and they also give mild,...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars???? That's a travesty. The people who care complaining that there isn't sauce on the ribs are showing their ignorance about BBQ. Redbones makes Memphis-style dry rub ribs - they don't...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I lived in rural Georgia for the first 18 years of my life, so to endorse a barbeque joint in yuppie Somerville would probably break my father's heart, or at least convince him I was a disappointment....
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the only place I've ever been to that has a Sausage of the Day. Other restaurants promise a daily soup, maybe a special drink, but only this place dares go into the realm of the ground meat...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hot, spicy, savory, mouth-watering barbeque! Great place to take an out-of-towner. It kicks Blue Ribbon's ass!
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food is OK.. I've had better at Tennesse's BBQ.. The ribs are not bbq'd with the sauce on it, so, they tend to be quite dry.. The portions are huge., so, that makes up for the dryness and they also...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I realize it's been said in about half of the 250 reviews of this place, but I can't resist leaving my own flaming turdbag on Redbones' doorstep.Maybe it's the way that Redbones has been hyped by so...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Meh. Red Bones is way, way overrated. I kind of promised myself that I wouldn't go back at one time, but we were close by last night and I decided to give it one last shot.I got the Red Bones 'Rita...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mullets, stained wifebeaters and crushed beer cans are the only things missing from this bbq dining experience.I like going to places where I am transported. Not in a Chili's sorta way. That would...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh.My.God. Pulled pork dressed in spicy bbq sauce. Excellent, drippy, spicy, mess o'meat. Mac n' cheese, candied yams, and collard greens were excellent sides and made for a balanced meal. I had my...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can't say in terms of the rest of bbq in boston, since I haven't been to many places, but this place wasn't bad. My friend and I sat at the counter in back, so we got to watch the crazy chopping...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I get redbones for catering at work a lot. someone should tell them how to make a salad, or they should just take it off the menu. Seriously - what is that dressing? The pulled pork is fine, the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Totally overrated! Sure it's good but it aint I want to rip your clothes off and do you in the street good. Shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit, there is better food in this category to be had over at Blue Ribbon...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Redbones is a love/hate thing with me. What's to love? Location, location, location - I can walk here any night of the week. Beer selection - fantastic and they even have that wheel you can spin to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So I don't get it. Whenever I go somewhere outside of Massachusetts, or even the general Boston area, and I say I live in Somerville people say, "Redbones?" and I say, "Yeah, I've never been there"...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I hate to do it. I feel like the devil. I hated Redbones!My fiance and I went there, not busy, service was fine. Food was...terrible!I attribute this mostly to the fact that I grew up in the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Redbones is great. I had the opportunity to sit at the "bar" at the back upstairs on the stools. Watching the cooks prepare the food was... interesting. The free samples they kept passing over were...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
WOW. Finally, a place that knows what the word "hot" means!Ordered the Jerk Beef Dinner, substituting potato salad for the slaw. Salad's cool texture nicely complimented spice of the jerk beef. Nicely...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For all those who are comparing blue ribbon to redbones, they are very different restaurants. Blue ribbon is a no frills bbq joint. Redbones, although they serve bbq, are a sit down type of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I heart Redbones. I've eaten there probably ten times and had several deliveries over the last couple years.Unassuming and fun interior. Downstairs is really dark and weird (good way). Good for large...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Finally made it here after many years of hearing praise for the place.Notes:-My small order of 'Texas Beef Ribs' came with TWO ribs!? Yes, they were big, but I would expect at least one more for the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tonight's the night. And I'm going to eat here again. And again.Nice night. Redbones is a great restaurant. I love the southwestern food. Pulled pork sandwiches, my favorite. But I'm hungry for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great BBQ, huge selection of beer, semi-friendly staff, but always way too crowded. The decor here makes the trip worthwhile alone. The very crowded noisy atmosphere is kind of fun. The staff is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As a former Tufts grad student, I have an allegiance to Redbones like no other. I like Redbones. I like it a lot. I have a few reasons why.First, there's the food. Who doesn't like BBQ? So many...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really rate it a 3.5, but I'll round up because it's an unassuming place and is there for the locals.Great place for people watching of all ages (with a large amount of the 40 crowd), but no matter...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There are lots of reasons to go to Redbones shared by lots of different people. Here are my reasons:1. DTP gets like a 15% discount on food because Redbones sponsors the Boston Road Club.2. Service...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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Redbones is very overrated. Although good bbq is hard to come by in New England, Redbones is not the place to find it. Save your money, buy some frozen ribs at Star Market, and cook them on the grill, they...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
RedBones is totally decent bbq, but not worth the wait if you go on a weekend night. I usually stick with the ribs, which are decent in both quality and size, or go for a combo which allows for some...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Underbones (the bar beneath RedBones) is one of my favorite local haunts. Its walls are covered in these wacky acrylic illustrations of all kinds of bizarre scenarios, many involving pirates. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's gonna be a while ...On a Saturday night, I was not at all surprised that the wait was to be 45 minutes. We managed to squeeze ourselves downstairs.After 45 mins we check in and find that there...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Disclaimer: The 4 stars I am giving Redbone's is solely for the attached bar. Frankly, I find the BBQ pretty mediocre. A bit of a BBQ snob, coming from the south - and I think this place misses. I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would agree with many of the yelpers in that this is an average to above average bbq joint. Obviously, there aren't too many of these places in town. What gives them the 4 stars is there excellent...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Red Bones is a carnivore's wonderland and a fun place to be whether your here for the fantastic ribs, the wheel of beer, or the colorfully decorated walls. Vegetarians also have their choice among the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Being from Texas, I enjoy a good plate of barbeque ribs or brisket every now and then, but when you want good barbeque in New England, I suppose there aren't so many options available. It's lucky that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's not my favorite BBQ joint (Blue Ribbon gets that vote) but there's some dishes that I love like the hush puppies and corn fritters, and the all you can eat lunch deal can't be beat, plus the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
there are a ton of redbones haters out there, who get worked up about the ribs, claiming dryness. blue ribbon and mrs jones are better, the arguments go. perhaps -- but to defend the 'bones, note that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I grew up near Memphis, so I know my BBQ. I'm just going to come out and say it: Redbones is not the place for great BBQ or Southern food in general. The pulled pork, while tasty, isn't authentic --...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BBQ! I love pork and there is nothing I love more then a great pig plate of ribs. I also love beer and when BBQ and beer are back together they make quite a sexy couple. This place is comfortable,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I can't say that I am in love with the food here. Ribs are my favorite food and I live down the street, but have only eaten here 3 times. I wish I liked the food here better than i do, small tear....
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great service! Prices are definitely fantastic. We got two dinner combos and looks like there will be enough food for another dinner for both of us.I wish the Memphis ribs were smokier, but I am...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Red bones rulz.
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Reasons why I love Red Bones and you should too:1) Service. I've never had bad service here. Even after I almost punched one of the male servers in the.. well.. you know. What can I say? I use my...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been here in a while, but thought to mention that this place probably has the best spicy shrimp. Actually, not too many places out there have spicy shrimp at all. They also have a good...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Redbones sure didn't need another review, but since I live in Davis and it's a bit of a landmark I had to toss in my opinion. My view of this place is that it's original and worth a trip at least...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
With the exception of the lunch spots around my office, this is my most frequented dining establishment. Every week my friends and I go here for drinks and food. The tradition has stood for over 10...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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Great BBQ, very fun atmosphere. Long wait on the weekends but worth it. Nice selection of hard to find beers and changes every week. A
citysearch.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd venture to say this is the BEST place for some BBQ. Be forewarned they do not have candied yams on their lunch menu on Mondays and Tuesdays. I just found that out after getting a strong...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I am a barbeque snob, having eaten my way across half of the American south. I want to like Redbones, I really do; the service is good (they rented the downstairs to us once before they opened on a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My youth was in North Carolina, I feel home whenever I taste southern food. Just when I thought of giving up search of southern/cajun food, I bumped into Red Bones. It felt like I found lost mother....
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My ex and his buddy found this place when they were driving through Davis Square. They smelled something good, and followed the smell to the restaurant. For the next few years, we ate there every...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
With almost 250 reviews, not sure how much I can add, but nothing gets my motor runnin' like some spicy jerk beef and a plateful of fried okra. Whenever I'm looking for a little spice in my life, I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Beer wheel !!!..... That was the best part.... Unfortunately, indulged too quickly too muchVarious kinds of beasts prepared differently.... fairly generous portions... Wish I was less drunk to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Got delivery from them for an event I was invited to. I am partial to the ribs from Texas Roadhouse, so these were just so-so. However, they had really good side dishes, especially their mac-n-cheese....
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Chili Verde....yummm. Fried oysters...double yummm.The White Trash Sundae is inspired...ice cream sandwiches and whipped cream. What's not to like?Friendly service and lots to choose from if barbecue...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I want to review redbones and underbones separately...but since they're one establishment, I'll average. I'd give redbones a 4 and underbones a 2.Redbones: I love bbq and this place has it down. The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tasty! The hot bbq sauce is delish. The best thing about this place is the fast service.You are not going to get authentic southern bbq here, but it is worth a visit and the menu is varied. I would...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What is the vegetarian (okay, full disclosure: I'm a pescatarian- eat fish) doing in the bbq? Drinking the beer and finding stuff to dip in ummy sauce, of course! Such a freaking good beer selection,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best place to drink in Davis.The beer selection is killer. In addition to a good selection of domestic (PBR all the way), imported (Red Stripe, Guinness, etc.), and regional (Smuttynose,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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Redbones is a place for people who don't know what TRUE bbq should taste like..or even resemble! I seriously believe they try to drown their meats in sauce to cover up the lack of taste (and to help soften the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Redbones is a fun place. It's lively, it has that beer wheel thing, and it's not too expensive. I'm actually not a barbecue fan, so I can't comment on that. I've gotten some sandwiches there that...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great atmosphere, excellent beer list, and I can't live without thier corn fritters, catfish and buffalo shrimp.The barbeque though? Meh. Inedible, flavorless and dry cornbread. Same for the dirty...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have mixed feelings about Redbones.I never go there for the food, per se, I go there because its a fun place to meet up with friends and indulge in Meat and Beer.The BBQ just isn't all that great...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Everybody loves Redbones but the food is really not that good. Sure it's a cool spot with funky decor and a "spin the wheel" beer collection, but aren't restaurants about the food too? Their pulled...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think I've had the most interesting introduction to a restaurant that's been recorded, since I found out about this place because the owner hit me on my bike with his truck about 17 years ago. I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK, so the barbecue is a little better at Blue Ribbon. And the ribs are much better there.However ... I can't walk to Blue Ribbon. I can't order buffalo shrimp, catfish fingers, or fried oysters...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a southern transplant. I love me some BBQ. With that said...I LOVE ME SOME REDBONES!Here are my favorite eats from the Bones:For fans of alcoholic drinks: -"The Awesome Vacation" (fun, fruity, &...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Word to the wise: Plan to wait in line. Therefore.... get there early, get your name on the list, grab yourself a drink at the bar, and wait it out. If you're not sure what you want to drink - have...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best.BBQ.Joint.In.The.Boston.Area.Enuff said. They give you good portions at a reasonable price and large selection to choose from. The pulled pork is unmatched, ribs are great, and the fried...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There are a million other reviews, ok, so there are 219 other reviews. I'm not sure how much more I can say that hasn't already been said. I'm giving three stars, but I think it's really more like 3.5...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Overrated BBQ, great beer selection, awesome appetizers.Sit upstairs near the bar as the taps are pulled better, it's less noisy, and it feels somehow cozier. They also do awesome delivery on BIKES no...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for my birthday with my mom. It was a really great experience. The server was really friendly, and explained the differences between the different types of racks. The ribs I got were...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like the place. Really I do. The atmosphere is certainly different.But the only things that are really good are the Turkey Dinner and the Baby Back Ribs (especially with the sweet sauce).Anyone...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Great name, so-so food, boisterous atmosphere. If that's what you're looking for, this is your spot. Me? I prefer Food first, then atmosphere. If your food rocks my world, you can get away with a lot...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The place is disgusting, dirty and old. I was disappointed in the ribs (partially boil your ribs and they'll fall of the bone too), but the hushpuppies were good. I won't be going back.
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, 213th review.. not sure if I will be saying anything new. I am a Jumbo alum, so Redbones was a staple back in college. It could feed a lot of of people a lot of food at once. I went back once a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2007
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Love Redbones. The ribs, pulled pork, buffalo wings & okra are excellent! A can't miss! The food arrives at your table quickly...so eat fast or it will pile up in front of you. Excellent beer selection....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the bbq at redbones really is second to none. delicious stuff everywhere, excellent excellent beer on tap, and good staff. redbones is a bit small, and it is pretty expensive, but you can spin the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
sixty everchanging beer taps succulent bbq = awesomethe whole vibe of the place is high energy and fun, including the staff and customers. the art is great, and I hear it changes yearly
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best RIBS place hands down.Huge glass jars filled with soda!Cute kids menu!Casual attire. This place is always full of people. Metered street parking available around the area.I actually had the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
what can i write that has not already been written about redbones? not much but i do live down the street and i do hit it all the time so i figured i must write something...the great:-beer selection...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am ready to start a Redbones cult. Who's in? For all those that sing the praises of meat and worship at the house of BBQ... this is it.I love it and it loves me.
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Redbones! I used to live down the street from here, so I was a bit of a regular. I have tried just about everything on the menu other than the veggie burger (which I still cannot believe they...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ehhh. I've heard people rave about Redbones, but honestly I didn't think it was anything special. Kind of pricy for what you're actually getting, I thought, and most of our food was on the bland...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I expected this place to be a lot better then it was. I first tried Red Bones at the Phantom Gourmet BBQ Bash and it was so yummy! I think I ate two pulled pork sandwiches. Since we loved it so much...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hush puppies and corn bread=yummy....that, in it of itself, rings this place three stars..........Did I have a "real meal" ..........no.........why? Well..........The only thing I don't like about...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love the 'Bones! i have been coming here for quite a while and unlike many others i do really like this place. granted all i will get is a full rack of ribs and maybe a few sides (the corn salsa will...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Hushpuppies. Ever. That would be enough in and of itself for 5 stars, but add to that the white-trash sundae, or the basement bar that looks like someone's make-out-room from Hampshire College...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I come here every week to enjoy half off apps at the bar before six. It is like eating for free!As many of these reviews indicate, the ironic thing about Redbones BBQ (and maybe all BBQ restaurants)...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
having just returned from the south, it is nice to be able to get some southern-style veggies in new england. despite the plethora of meat served up here, this place has plenty to offer vegetarians:...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We were told that there would be a crowd on a Friday night waiting for dinner, and there was....however, we got seats in about 5 minutes because our entire group was there. The food was plentiful, the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Corn Pudding is a magical treat, one that I cannot replicate no matter which recipe I try, and it lives only at Redbones. I had some yesterday and I never think it's going to be as good as I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
another review of red bones. it doesnt have chicken parm but i will still give it 5 stars. spin the beer wheel. get a huge growler of water with lemon. get some hot cornbread with butter. wait 45...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK! So I finally ate me some redbones!All this time I envisioned it as being in porter square, but alas it is in davis sq! There was a large line of people, but mouse and I just walked right in and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
On recommendation of Damien I came to Redbones. I had a craving for meat while on my way to some studyin' in Davis. Walkin' in I felt like I just stepped into some redneck territory. Confused as to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
REVIEW IS FOR TAKE OUT ONLY!So, last week we ordered a feast from Redbones (Memphis ribs dinner pulled pork dinner mac'n'cheese iced teas that came in these amazing quart plastic containers)...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Vegans, Vegetarians, get out, this is where it's all about MEAT. And bandsaws, and tons of dead animals. Mmmm... animals.So how is this place? How can I put it into words that Redbones is a bit of a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can't stop ordering the catfingers. Every time I go, it's just a given. They're so ridiculously tasty. Eating upstairs is okay, but the basement's where it's at. The art is funky and the music's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like Redbones a lot. I'm partial to the catfish--the beer selection is great, the cornbread up to my high standards, and the place itself is cool and welcoming. I'm not that into meat, so I can't...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't get the hype. I'm guessing people in boston have just never experienced real bbq, because this place pretty much sucks. I lived in the neighborhood so I gave it several chances, but the food...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
In Davis Square and craving a really huge platter of meat and/or some passable flan? Do it here. Great place for groups.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I come here every time I have an visitor over from the UK because everything about this place is a sensory overload for Brits. As a result I'm getting a real taste for BBQ and dirty rice in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great beer selection, fun atmosphere. Too crowded on weekend nights, but fine otherwise.Is the BBQ here exactly like it is in the one part of the south that you used to live? Of course not. Who cares?...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously, what's not to like about Redbones? Delicious BBQ, wild decor, and huge beer selection, all served cold. I love going downstairs with all the crazy artwork. I recommend the Memphis ribs with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just hit up Redbones last night for the first time in probably three years. I don't even remember the circumstances regarding who I originally went with, or what I ordered, or anything. A few times...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bones is like a great college roommate -- it tempts you with bad things. Food that is bad for you. Drinks that are bad for you. Cheap women that are bad for you. I keep reading in the reviews that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Overhyped in my opinion. I guess I was expecting too much. I'd been hearing about the place forever, and ended up going with my friend from Georgia. We are not BBQ aficionados but were both raised in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Once upon a time there was a poor grad student who lived on Newbury Street, that's the one that dumps into Teale Sq, in Somerville not the one in Boston. When the endless equations, the research...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Haven't got much to say beyond what other positive things have been said, but these two facts are important:- You can sit at the counter and watch the BBQ pit crew work. They may very well start...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am a regular. Great BBQ. Love the baby back ribs, dirty rice, candy yam, fried oyster po-boy sandwich. And I always order a jar of lemonade.My little toddler loves it here. Great place for kids.
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm an absolute sucker for BBQ, but Redbones falls short. The food just isn't all that. Anyone that's had BBQ more at someplace other than Chili's will find this food to be sub-par. Blue Ribbon is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite local joints that I tend to go to on a weekly basis. There's nothing like their baby back ribs, pulled pork, brisket and their mac and cheese. YES PLEASE! Not to mention...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lively, down n Dirty BBQ. Dress to unimpress. arrive early. be prepared to gorge yourself and drink yourself sloppy for under $25 a person. Over-sized drinks in mason jars! Corn bread! Fried Pickles!...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Is it real BBQ? Not at all. Would it insult a Carolina native? Probably. Does it taste good? Yes. This place has a good atmosphere (particularly downstairs), a pretty cool beer list there and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Sigh. Okay, so if I knew Yelp existed 2 years ago, I wouldn't have made all of the same culinary mistakes. Redbones was one of those mistakes.I think I went there twice - once for drinks, and once...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have only been to Redbones once. I am a vegetarian, so there's not a whole lot there for me, esp in terms of their specialty, which is MEAT. However, the one time I went there I was stoned off my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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Great messy food- and good service. The waitress was helpful explaining different types of ribs and genuinely seemed to care if we liked everything. The beer was cheap.. overall a great experience, lots of...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I grew up in E. Arkansas, close to Memphis, so things like barbecue, cornbread, and catfish are serious matters to me. The food here is. . .not so bad. But neither is it great. The pulled pork needs...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Since there is already a huge amount of good reviews, I'm gonna do this one short and sweet. I love the beer here - always very hard to find microbrews on tap, and always something different. Awesome....
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
ok, if you want a casual, mostly entertainingly loud atmosphere for dinner, this is a great pick. for late night drinkage, head to the basement for great music (belle & sebastian!) and lots of fun...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When it comes to Redbizzle, It's been writ, it's been said. Pulled pork! Crazy murals! Smokey BBQ means staff doesn't need to shower (but they do, mostly)! Okra! Beer! Corn fritters! Bike delivery!...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't like Redbones. I know I know, is this chick crazy?See I was raised in "the south" (ok outside D.C. in NoVa) and I just have this obsession with good N.C. BBQ - which they do have (well the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They know what they are good at, and stick to it. BBQ sauce, ribs, etc.. AWESOME. Nothing hits the spot quite like the sliced brisket sandwich with onion rings. Love take-out and and sitting at home...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
People will tell you that you can't have a fourth of July without barbecue, and whether I agree with them or not, I hungrily opted for what seemed like (based on 141 Yelp reviews) the next best thing...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only seen someone spit beer in someone else's face two times in my life, and both of those times were at Redbones. Don't get too horrified, because the spitter and spittee were both friends of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If MC Scat Cat from Paula Abdul's "opposites attract' opened a bbq joint it would be this place. Everyone loves it here. I am a serious carni- (meat eater not carnival worker) the chili, bbq hash,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
What the world! Needs now! Is one! More review of Redbones! Carp, carp: my boyfriend and I were there for lunch with his parents. I tried to order cornbread and was told that they didn't have it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Goddamn, this place is good. I always have their pulled chicken plate which is excellent. The portions are large, but you can get half the food at half the price, which results in a really cheap and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious macaroni and cheese (side dish). The pulled beef, which I ordered hot, is REALLY hot. When I order from any American restaurant, I never expect them to know what true heat is. This place...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the barbecue here - and especially the Jerk Beef! It is really HOT - but I love that about it...and the "dirty rice" is a great side to compliment. I also love the corn fritters with some...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i'm a vegetarian and i didn't eat here but i sat and chatted while my meat loving friends tucked in to a bbq fest. everyone enjoyed their food - one spice fiend even said that the jerk chicken was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am always happy and full when I leave this place.It's all good. The food, the drinks, the staff. Never disappointing. Prefer sitting downstairs to up, but who cares after you wait and wait. I just...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If there were 6 stars to give I would be complaining that there weren't 7 for Red Bones. No-nonsense, homestyle barbecue, and $2.50 PBR drafts...who can argue with that. The atmosphere is wild and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I found myself smiling a bit because all my friends loved the food here, but it's not at all in the same league as BBQ in the South. At All!!! I got better meat and 3 for $5 in Nashville than at...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Always tempting, always disappointing. 1 star for the friendly staff and general funkiness. Head south for some real bbq.
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Redbones is a very reasonable place to get your BBQ cravings satisfied without going out of your way (unless you're lucky enough to live next door to Blue Ribbon or Uncle Pete's!). But, don't expect...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Go. Now. Go. Immediately. If you are not even thinking about eating tonight, go. (Meanwhile, I will be trying my darndest to live vicariously through you...).I love the ambiance, but don't love the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think the hype comes from lack of an abundance of BBQ joints in the area.Mediocre food-- hairy chicken, ok sauces, decent brisket, not terrible, but not in any way special.Very good Beer/drinks:...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say, I know nothing about ribs, being from Southern California. I love Tony Roma's, which is probably a good indicator of that.I usually have a bigger appetite than my stomach allows, so I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a vegetarian. Since I wear the pants in the household... we don't go to a lot of steakhouses, burger joints and meat-emphasis restaurants - however, Redbones we go to!Their portabello burgers and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As a preface: I don't really eat red meat and I hadn't eaten pork in a couple of years before Saturday. Also know that when I did eat these things I LOVED BBQ joints and lived in New Orleans for a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I get a craving for tasty ribs and meat, this is the spot.All who doesn't dabble in vegan pleasures, you must give these guys a shot. This restaurant has hands down the best ribs, chicken, pork,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I'm a huge fan of red meat, especially when it's BBQ'd. My father actually introduced me to this joint and I haven't been able to keep away. This bar and grill is probably one of THE best places...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's no Everett & Jones, but this is some good barbecue. I'd had some left over brisket from here before, which was fantastic, and last night I actually went for the first time. Got the BBQ Hash...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't get this place. Actually that's bull I totally get this place.Let me set the mood:Casual attire, jeans and a shirt you don't care about. A close friend who still loves you even when meat is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't get this place. Have you people ever had real barbecue? It's not Redbones. Sure, it's in the middle of hip Davis Square and a very cool place to hang out and be seen but the food leaves me...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Redbones. It's a MUST for anybody in the area.They cater a mean Xmas party too - you should try to convince your boss it's worth it!I enjoy the family style dining at times too.GOOD BEERS TOO!
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Area Recommendation: sit your pretty buns at the upstairs bar with a pal. Food Order: Cat Fingers, Potato Salad, and maybe some buffalo wings for an extra kick!Drink Order: Beer, beer, beer- and if...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've never been a big fan of barbeque, but this place has some great alternative options that I find more appealing each time we go. The mac and cheese is the perfect creaminess without being too...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Redbones for me = mac and cheese and a killer margarita.I wouldn't think that a place chock full of meat would make a good margarita, but lo and behold, the last time I was there it was delish. And...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You can smell the bbq from the street, which would usually get anyone's tummy rumbling. Walking in, it kind of has a cheesy look to it. The drinks are served in huge jars (I felt extremely manly...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i had such high expectations for this place. my husband and i are huge fans of tony roma's and since we moved to the eastcoast we found "SmokeyBones" which is our favorite rib joint to eat at. i was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing to complain about over here. Went here with my roommate. The ribs were just what we expected, large portions and well done. I am a big fan of massive quantities of meat, so this was definitely...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok - I LOVE this place.Sadly, I can never find ANYONE (save my father) who shares my sentiment. Ever been to the bar part of Red Bones? My Tremont St. fake ID used to be the wheel of beer arrow (you...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place left such a mark on me that I've actually bought mason jars to use as glasses at home. I thought that was an awesome touch, given that about two full cans of soda fit in those things, and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've gotten takeout once or twice from Redbones. I didn't think it held a candle to, for example, Blue Ribbon. The food was all right, I guess, but far from impressive. Certainly not worth the price,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went and had corn fritters and okra. These sides were good... I had a beer I'd never tried before (listed in the "regional beer" section - I think it was Allagash White from Maine). This place is a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place has an amazing atmosphere. The downstairs bar is great, has a great selection of beer and really cool bartenders.The food is so-so. I guess there aren't many choices for BBQ in the Boston...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I used to live in Somerville I would eat and drink at Redbones all the time - I think the place is great. I'm not a BBQ expert by any means, but I know what I like, and I thought their food was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ahh Red Bones. Very cool spot. If you can make it downstairs, that is the best place to hang out for sure. I'm not a huge BBQ fan so I go for the beer and catfish. The owner is a very cool guy, took...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am a big fan of "Bones". Enough to the point where I bought a Redbones hat. I will say that their pulled pork and chicken are both spectacular. They also have solid pork ribs and make an unreal...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
pulled pork is the way to go. i also had memphis ribs, which i thought were just OK. i like to think of myself as an onion rings connoisseur (if such a title exists), and the onion "strings" here are...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I love Redbones because they have valet parking for bikes. However I've been consistently underwhelmed by the food. I was hoping for a more little pizzazz, some chutspah, namely more heat and smoke...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After having been gone from boston for 3 years, I insisted that my first meal back would be at redbones. GODDAMN do I love the meat and three, where my meat is pulled pork, and my 3 are collard...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Overrated BBQ. Great selection of local and craft beer on tap. Sit at the bar upstairs. The music is good and the pints are pulled expertly.
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'd have to agree that this place is overrated. On the bright side, I appreciate the efficient if brusque service and the food is never bad, it's just mediocre. The biggest problem I find is that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
What's all the hype about this place? I went to Redbones awhile back after hearing all the hype about how it's the best BBQ joint in Boston.I wouldn't brag about that. Now I'm not from the south but...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I agree that the sides are better than the food. But I sure love side dishes. The corn bread, fried okra, beans, oh man and I love the sauces. The waitress was a little sleepy, and we had to wait so...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Try and get yourself seated downstairs so you can enjoy the amazing and unusual wall art (make sure to check out the downstairs bathroom too, its pretty damn cool).Aside from of having plenty of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
After reading Mojo M's review of Redbones, I downgraded this shit hole of mediocrity from two stars to one... just because I can. 5 star BBQ? In what dreamland is this real BBQ? Go directly to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like meat. I know meat. Meat knows me. This is a good place for ribs, pulled pork and chicken. It is not the best place but it is a good place to see a Boston crowd and then you can cross the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I find it hard to believe that in 96 reviews NO ONE has mentioned the best place to sit while AT Redbones. Go there, an ask to sit at the counter by the cooks. It is an awesome location; you get to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There have been many reviews on this place, and I'll just add my .02. When you go there by yourself or with one other person. I recommend sitting at the counter in the back. I like to watch the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Need meat? Need a hearty brew? Feel like not spending a ton to get good quality fill you up fixin's? Then head to Redbones (or Barnaby's Redbones as the sign says). I hadn't been to Redbones in years...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
as far as authentic bbq goes, at least around here, redbones is by far the best. i know everyone wants to say blue ribbon, but honestly, any self respecting bbq joint that doesn't serve beer is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good for a northeast BBQ joint. The Blue Ribbon is better and anything down South is best but you are in Somerville so what are your choices? They give good portions and their atmosphere is pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to come here a lot (when I was in college) for the downstairs bar. I am not a fan of the wall/ceiling work but after going there so often it stopped bothering me so much. It gives the place...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really love Redbones, so it pains me to give them only four stars. I have to be honest though, eh?I've spent a limited amount of time in the South, so when someone complains that the food here...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
who doesnt like good BBQ, i even like watching it on the food network. our posse went down on a saturday morning, extremely hung over and most likely wearing the same thing i had the night before,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As a lover of succulent, slow-cooked swine, I was really looking forward to my dinner at Red Bones. Unfortunately I was not that impressed with the food. I got the Saint Louis and Memphis style ribs...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The beers are good. The portions are massive. The atmosphere is perfect for a BBQ joint. However, as far as taste goes... the ribs were lacking. We got fried okra as an appetizer, which turned out...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Me and man-friend went to Redbones. Me ate meat, me drank beer. Me loved meat, me loved beer, me loved Redbones.* Grunt *
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Did the whole "4th meal" thing here so I only tried out their bar menu (they serve till 12:30AM). Still, what I had was good. The nachos were covered in sour cream, salsa and guacamole with tons of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK, full disclosure: my barbecue experience is heavily colored by my first love, Dinosaur Barbecue in Syracuse, NY. Half biker-bar, half family restaurant, all classless, all frigging awesome food....
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Redbones is the best. I'm not out there looking for crazy fake service or filet mignon, ya know? I can count on Redbones to be a bit loud, rowdy, casual, just good comfort food ... ribs, chicken,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What do you call a restaurant where the sides are better than the full on meals?REDBONES!Thumbs up for the Buffalo Shrimp (tiny bites) and Catfingers. Divine.Collard greens seemed as though they were...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food is good, but not Bob-The-Chef's-good. I like the quirky atmosphere of the place, but I have a few complaints (maybe they're more like personal issues).If you go there just to drink from their...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I checked out Redbones because someone had given me a gift certificate after I moved to Boston from South Carolina. I was super psyched to get a taste of the south after having been gone for a few...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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Redbones is a great place if you're looking for baby back ribs or pulled pork – and also if you're looking for an unusual brew. ...
gusto.com - user review - 12/30/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm very torn about how to rank this place. I ate at Redbones for the first time on Wednesday. The meat was tasty. The sides were mediocre, the bread wasn't anything to write home about, and the app...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i wanna like redbones cuz they support cyclists bigtime. but their food ain't so great. good beer selection though. for cue go to blue ribbon. now them boys knows dey cue sho' 'nuff. and i know cue...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Redbones is a really fantastic, very laid-back Davis restaurant. They specialize in meat, which all my carnivorous friends say is great, but I like their fried pickles. They deliver on bikes,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Two words: buffalo wings. Simply the best. Fries, corn fritters, and mac and cheese are absolutely fantastic as well. Prices are great, and portions are generous.
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this review is more for the downstairs bar where i somehow always find myself when i'm back in town, reliving the glory days of tufts. there's something to be said about a place that will substitute...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best barbecue in Boston, hands down. Village smokehouse in Brookline is a very close second. I had these guys cater a big birthday party I threw myself a few years back - you can't beat those ribs...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can't get enough of this place...and I am by no means a huge meat eater, but this place is fabulous. The food is tasty and the potions are huge. The bar area is great too...good place to catch a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dear God In Heaven, I have died and found an afterlife.Everything - EVERYTHING - about this place rocks. The way it looks, the folks that man it, the beer selection (and, of course, The Giant Beer...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know who claims Redbones is a steakhouse because it most certainly is not. Anyway.There's nothing to say about Redbones that hasn't already been written in here but I'll add to the list of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The good: They have a really good beer list Their mac and cheese is really good Their BBQ is mighty fine for New England (I have lived in St. Louis and Virginia and traveled a lot throughout the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We've been here a handful of times, and the service is always really good. The food is also great, although you need to have some familiarity with southern food, because there are some dishes, like...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2006
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Tried Redbones a couple years ago and didn't like it. An out of town friend raved about a recent trip, so I thought I'd give it another try. I will not be going back. The service was great, except that our...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After living in Texas for a year I developed a higher standard of BBQ food. Redbones fits that standard. Neither myself nor anyone I have been there with has had a bad meal there. It's all been...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
To begin with, I've only been here once. However, my experience was not very good. I thought the food was overcooked and dry and not very interesting to my taste. I always have a problem with...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I recently ate dinner here on my 21st birthday. What I wanted was a fun, no-frills, good-sized meal with some friends. And that's exactly what I got at Redbones.Although they don't usually take...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I went here was for the lunch buffet, and I hated it. I've been here several more times, but at the dinner hour, and now it's one of my fave places in the area. I even waited for almost...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First off, like so many have said before, this is not real southern food and it's not the greatest BBQ in the world. I also think the quality is slipping a little as they've gotten bigger. That said I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't eaten at Redbones a few years, but one of the groups here at work had Redbones cater lunch.Oh my goodness. There was a point as I was eating where I thought - nothing will ever taste THIS...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'll just say the food is good. Other people have said everything else for me in that area. Some anecdotal details:We know Redbones has huge portions. But did you know you can order just one...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Touch my pulled pork sandwich again, you die.
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
redbones ain't what it used to be, but still damn good southern "cuisine" and bbq in the metro boston area. atmosphere is fun, attitude is friendly and laid back, food is cheap and made any way you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everytime I have been to Red Bones I feel like crap after I leave... and not because I didn't like or they have bad food, it's because they know how to do it up southern style with ridiculous heaps of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food is really good. Not the best bbq in the area (Blue Ribbon), but totally solid. The late night menu is full of good cheap snacks 'til 12:30 to lay down on top of that night of drinking.So, why...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2006
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My recommendation for the tenderest BBQ is a rack of babyback ribs, accompanied with some fried okra and a pint of hard cider, among other things.
judysbook.com - user review - 08/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've avoided redbones for awhile, I don't like bbq sauce, I don't eat red meat or pork and there is an air of "always packed" about it when you walk by. However, I went recently to meet some friends...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
one of my favorite places to hit up whenever i get the chance. i lived in the south for a few years, and crave catfish almost daily, so this is a spot i hit up. the beer selection is awesome and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum, yum, yum. I love the baby back ribs which just fall off the bone. The macaroni and cheese are also delicious.
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As with anything....over time things degrade and so has red bones. Some time ago they were top notch but I feel they have slipped. What I cannot understand is how so many people write 5 star ratings....
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2006
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Redbones is by far the best barbecue in the Boston area. There is no other place that comes close to the quality and taste offered here. Portions are generous. There are all sorts of tasty side dishes. My...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Decent BBQ, and a great beer selection make this a perfect spot to overeat. They have about 20 different beers on tap, and their selection ranges from obscure Belgium beers all the way to Pabst Blue...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2006
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Coming from Oklahoma and Texas, my partner and I have eaten a LOT of good BBQ over the years. I would have to say that we were pleasantly surprised by the selection, quality, and quantity of food at this...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Again, as a southerner, I feel I must speak to their fantastic BBQ and atmosphere. Always hold off and wait for a table downstairs at underbones, it's worth it. I know many people say that blue ribbon...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
10 most poignant comments i can think of about Redbones:1. Often overrated2. Fun setting3. Great service4. Great bar5. Great location6. Great pulled pork7. Lousy corn bread8. A little fake9 Great...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Redbones. I just wish the food was as good as it looks like it should be. Not that it's bad. It just could be more consistantly good. I've had a couple occasions where the ribs were dryer...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty decent BBQ, a little overpriced, but the atmosphere is really fun. The hush puppies are great, and so are the onion rings. I always appreciate a chance to enjoy a pint of beer and eat way more...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one crazy BBQ joint! Super loud, raucous and generally fun atmosphere, even though you may feel like you're eating elbow-to-elbow with your neighbor. I came here on a Saturday night with 3...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's not perfect, but it is pretty darn good. The highlight for me is always the beer. They have 20 or so different tap with tons of hard to find and unique beers. There are usually a few Belgians...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Red Bones is well talked about by locals, and mostly for good reason. The barbeque can be lip-smacking at times, there are 24 beers on tap, and the ambiance unique and fun. I recommend dinner more...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Because vegetarians scare me and Big meats rule! This place has the best barbeque ribs ever, both pork and beef, in all styles (memphis, texas, baby back etc...). Their sides are awesome too like the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Beer and Barbecue. The two go hand in hand, like, well, two hands. This place hits it spot on -- cheap, plentiful food and quality beer on top. The pulled dishes -- chicken and pork -- are...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
wow. that's all i have to say about redbones. wow. amazing food, the ribs fall off the bones and melt in your mouth...the huge selection of brews is impressive (and no bud light here, either)...the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been to Redbones once, but there's a reason this Texan hasn't been back. Redbones has a lot going for it - I dig the informal atmosphere, the beer, and the decor. However, on a weekend...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am not a huge BBQ fan, but Redbones has excellent BBQ.I love their huge beer list too.Unfortunately, if you're looking for something lighter than a hunk of meat slathered in sauce, you're in the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2006
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Went on a rainy night... parking in Davis Sqaure is a nightmare...Redbones is just fun... it has great beer on tap... everyone is happy and there is no pressure... we sat at the "bar" in front of the cooking...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think Redbones tends to be a bit overrated (maybe over hyped is a better description?) Don't get me wrong, everything they cook is quite good (I have a slight preference for Blue Ribbon, but enjoy...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Southern BBQ is the last thing you expect to be done well in New England, but Redbones manages to come through by Davis Square in Cambridge, MA. With three main rooms: all ages dining, the basement...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2006
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If you have a craving for BBQ, then this place will certainly satisfy your needs with huge servings of whatever meat you can imagine. Also, if you're on the bar side, then you'll find an extensive and...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/16/2006
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The restaurant has an upstairs split into a bar and restaurant and a downstairs which is more restaurant seating. All sides tend to be crowded though. The food's pretty good, even if you're vegetarian...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/15/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gets the authentic Southerner stamp of approval! Exactly what you would want from a down-home cookin' place. Even the pecan pie was delicious. My only complaint is that they don't have Carolina pulled...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This used to be part of the weekly dinner rotation when I lived in Cambridge during the summers - sometimes I loved it and sometimes it just didn't hit the spot. I like the downhome feeling provided...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Redbones user manual:7 days before your planned visit, start going to the gym every day4 days before, stop eating meat - stick to salads from here on in2 days before, make an appointment with your...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2006
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I went to eat at Redbones tonight - big mistake! It took me a half hour just to be seated and another 15 mins. before I could get a server to take my order. The food was okay - the fried catfish and potato...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/07/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been to Redbones once for dinner, but they definately satisfy my need for BBQ in Boston. I won't review the service because a friend works there. I ordered the pulled pork sandwich and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Uh huh. Top notch beer and BBQ.
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
So I'm from the south so I know BBQ. They just don't cut it. Nowhere in the south would you find blackbeans served with BBQ. And the flavors aren't that great either. It's no fun eating in a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2006
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Redbones BBQ in Somerville, MA is literally some of the best bbq I've ever had. I'm from Texas, so that is a pretty bold statement. Everything that I've ordered there has been excellent--from the pu...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i've eaten at a couple of places that have claimed to have the "best ribs in america" on a sign on the door. I still think that redbones beats em all...I remember the time when I took an indian buddy...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2006
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That's what a Southern friend of mine called Redbones at first sniff of her brisket plate. As a Northerner I can add that the meat is tender and almost unbelievably good, the corn fritters are a dang...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great! I have eaten in and had it delivered to me many times. The candied yams are my favorite! They are so friendly and always accomodate my strange requests/substitutions. The delivery...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. It is all about the atmosphere. You can't eat messy ribs and drink a nice cold beer in a fancy environment. The place just takes you away from the fancy city restaurants and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i can't believe i didn't review redbones earlier, as i live literally around the corner from it and order/eat there at least once/week. yes, as a vegetarian i eat at redbones once/week (i can't help...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2006
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Not recommended The pulled pork and ribs had no flavor and when you do ask for sauce you get a small 1oz cup, i had the spicy cat fish where was the spice? the hot sauce was mild. as for the corn bread it was...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/18/2006
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The greens are the slightly vinegary greens you'd get down South minus the cube of fatback some Southerners actually want to eat. The dirty rice is loaded with bits of liver, onions, etc.. The pulled ...
judysbook.com - user review - 02/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
At Redbones they REALLY do love you and want you to come back - Last time I was there for their lucious dry smoked ribs, my buddy and I sat at the bar, not the bar with beer, the one with meat. I call...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2006
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People, c'mon...this is NEW ENGLAND... home of the best seafood, clam chowdah, football dynasty & the World Champion Red Sox. With that said, Redbones is a 10 in my book. Great baby back ribs & I love the mac...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/03/2006
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it's all so good! buffalo shrimp, succotash, ribs, pulled pork/chicken/beef, corn fritters... okay, i'm hungry again!
citysearch.com - user review - 02/03/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm rating this 5 stars for the bar. The beer selection is top notch. This isn't my kind of food (I eat chicken and fish and that's it), but I found my catfish sandwich nice enough. The hushpuppies...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2006
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The Redbones Barbecue in Somerville prides itself of "meat that falls off the bone", and this establishment lives up to its reputation of having great barbecue. Though the brisket is excellent, th...
judysbook.com - user review - 01/13/2006
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I'm from the Carolinas and have had my fair share of BBQ and I was keen on getting a taste of home at Redbones. Started with the hushpuppies, which looked great but tasted pretty bland... there is more to it...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Redbones is a funky place to go for a meal or just for drinks. Downstairs is great too. The place is a bit pricey or they would get five stars in my book. They also sure seem to get lots of famous...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lots of food and deliciuos! Go there with your kids , they will love it.
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"I just love this place. It is s great place to go on a Friday night and just decompress. You'll always have to wait but who cares, just go to the bar and get a beer and be ready to talk because this...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Like meat? Like beer? Like lots of meat and beer? If so, Redbones is a must vist. I've nerver had "authentic" Southern bbq before, but I imagine that Redbones is the closest you can get to it in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is way overbilled by people in Boston who don't know what real barbecue should taste like. I stick with the pig when I go for barbecue and the pulled pork at Redbones isn't great. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Most delicious ribs i've ever had. Excellent ambiance with autographed photos of all these famous people who went there. Kind servers, and generous portions. Only thing holdin' this place back from...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum Yum Yum - while not quite the quality of the south, the BBQ is good and well worth the wait. I loved all of the sides except for the hushpuppies - not sure why you can't get a decent hushpuppy...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The art, by Charba, is excellent and fun. The quantity of food is over the top. If you are looking for true bbq and ribs...Redbones can't be beat. If that type of food isn't your idea of a nice...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2005
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Ribs. Cornbread. Collard greens. Sausages of varied flavors (cilantro and onion being my personal favorite). Skin on French fries. Jelly jar mugs of iced tea. Local beers on tap. Any of this so...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/12/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, just so I don't repeat something someone else said, let me tell you a little story about Redbones.My girlfriend and I went there for dinner one night. We were having a great time and just kept...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Redbones has been one of my few hangouts of choice for well over seven years now. People will tell you that over the years it has begun to suffer from a slight "Yuppification" and, well, I guess...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty decent barbecue considering this is New England, but no where near what you'll find in other parts of the country. Try the rib sampler, you'll get to taste a few different barbecue styles in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for BBQ. I love their ribs and they have a plate with 4 different kinds of ribs. The place has very limited seating though and you'll have to wait a long time for a tiny table. Not a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Don't believe the sign that says "southern hospitality." Our waiter pretty rude. My wife and I went looking for a little taste of the south, but when she asked for sweet tea the waiter said they...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place has enormous portions of food that will satisfy your craving for BBQ. If you're on the bar side, you will also find one of the most extensive and unique beer selections in the Boston area....
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is excellent when you're starving and really have a taste for barbeque. Otherwise, it's just OK.The food is good, the portions are huge. It's not perfected Southern barbeque, but then...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are a vegetrarian stay far away. If not, be prepared to get messy for some bone sucking ribs, pulled pork, pulled chicken, yum yum yum. They have sauces from mild to hot hot hot. It's worth the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I use to love it and now I just think I always order the wrong thing. It is good to sit at the back of the upstairs dining room on the stools in front of the grill, you get extra stuff for free.
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A dream for a ribs or meat lover. I'm not, so I get the seafood, that's good too. This restaurant is usually packed, so give it a try on a weeknight. It also offers reasonable prices and good...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not the place to take a picky eater for lunch--even if he/she discovers a less meaty/saucy item on the menu, it's often 'not available' that day. However, if you're with a big crowd around 11pm, some...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've had mixed experiences here, but the food is typically fantastic. Skip lunch - the portions are huge. Also, go early and don't bother on weekends - the wait can be tremendous.
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You know.. everybody raves about this place. That's what made me go here. I got this giant plate of ribs and pulled chicken and dirty rice and beans and who knows what else. BUT, I ate it and you know...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I went here, I got talking with the people at the next table, and it turned out they lived in New Hampshire; they'd come down to Boston just for this place. Not crazy - Redbones really...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2005
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Waitress brought us free appetizer of beef jerk after finding out it was out first time there - it was delicious. Even though it was busy, service was prompt and waitress was extra friendly. Abundance of brews...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/20/2005
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The place, hands down, has the best bar around. Downstairs, called Underbones, you can find 25 microbrews (delicious ones at that) on tap everynite, a friendly waitstaff, quick bartenders, great prices,...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/18/2005
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The BBQ here is good (though not great), at least by MA standards. Still, a great place to stop off after a night roaming Davis Sq. The bar downstairs is also great, it can get crowded, but they have amazing...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/05/2004
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Redbones rocks! The variety of ribs is great, the catfish is awesome, and there are too many beers to choose from. It would be an all around '10' in my book, except my favorite ribs-sampler platter The BBQ...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2004
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Does Redbones boil their pork in water? It tastes like it. The pulled pork tasted watered down. I had to dump sauce all over everything just to eat it. There is no flavor in any of their food. BBQ is supposed...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/10/2004
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I'm sorry, but I grew up around real barbecue. Everyone who finds out I'm from the south says, "you have to try Redbones". I tried it. I work next to it. It is horrible. The only thing close to real BBQ around...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/12/2004
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These people know how to make one a believer. A great guy I know had RedBones cater his wedding...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/12/2003
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Don't waste your time or money. Do they even smoke the meats, it's hard to tell because they use more sauce than alcoholic grandpa. I have been all round the country to try bbq, Memphis, St. Loius, Texas, this...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/09/2003
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Despite Citysearch's ridiculous statement that BBQ is "All about the sauce", it is really allabout the meat. Redbones is OK, but Uncle Pete's and East Coast Grille are much better. Redbones is oversauced, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2003
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Don't believe the hype. What I tasted here sure didn't taste like southern food to me. This place is for yuppies and city folks who have never tasted the South. The yams are from a can, the mac & cheese tastes...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2003
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Redbones is awesome excellent service great amounts of food. Takeout is the best! Try their barbeque Belt or the all you can eat chicken and Ribs during the day it is a great value!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2003
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I love Red Bones! I constantly crave the Cat Fingers. Yeah, the Bar B Q pit in Mattapan is good but you're risking your life getting there. The reason Red Bones can't compare to down home southern bar-b-q is...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2003
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To start, the cornbread was tasteless, the hush puppies were hard as a rock, and the app servings are tiny. I had a steak special that was swimming in this nasty watery "au jus." My friends had the ribs, one...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/20/2003
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As someone who has lived in Houston, Texas for many years, and who seasons even her breakfast cereal with hot sauce, I can't recommend RedBones to anyone who takes their bar-b-que even semi-seriously. I tried...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/20/2003
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After hearing how great this place was for several years, finally had to belly up. The ambience is all about comfort but the food is anything but. An appetizer medley came out and everything was either dry or...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/20/2003
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The barbecue pit, located in mattapan is the best barbecue i've ever tasted and i have traveled all over the united states, including texas.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/23/2003
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Rebones never disappoints and you never leave hungry! The rib combo plate could feed a family of four and every bite is better than the last. Try the Arkansas ribes!!! Only the sides are a little mediocre. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/08/2003
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Not worth it, go to another place. A good try, but falls short.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/09/2003
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It is obvious that you haven't tried Blue Ribbon BBQ in Arlington or Newton. Blue Ribbon is at least 17 times better than Redbones!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2002
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Yummy...this is the best BBQ in New England. It's so good and so cheap! Cash only!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2002
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I have eaten everywhere thats anywhere in the norheast yet I still offer Redbones as my #1 restaraunt suggestion to anyone who asks. I'm there every week at least once. St. Louis ribs and BBQ chicken are...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2002
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Unique restaurant with OK food and terrible service. . .wait staff is clueless and rude . .they have gotten too caught up in their success . . .
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2002
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It's like entering another world, the aroma, the dark stairs, the decor is like an old southern barn done up shanty like. Cool. The chow, well I have to say being a suburbanite, we just don't have this stuff...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/17/2002
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In a word? Mouthwatering! The BBQ is to-die-for! I came here on a date about 4 years ago and wondered why I hadn't discovered this place sooner. If you want good, finger-lickin' BBQ, get your behind to...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/17/2002
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Redbones is one of my favorite places to dine in all of boston. The line is usually lone, after 7 pm on the weekends. Sometimes the waiters/waitresses are rude, supposedly that's part of the atmosphere....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/12/2002
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It's hard not to like Redbones, unless you're just cranky. The menu is large, the food is excellent, the beer selection is fantastic, and the service is very friendly. And the downstairs dining room has the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/16/2002
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Great food and Music. The sauces are outstanding. Sitting downstairs is a whole experience in itself. Don't miss this BAR-b-que. One of the best restaurants in Boston, for beer, Bones and great times.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/09/2002
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The food quality is not consistent the pricing works and the quantity of food but some days you wish you had more and other days it is not even good enough to finish
citysearch.com - user review - 08/29/2002
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I've been going to this place for years, and I never get tired of it. Located in Davis Square, Redbones offers a southern-country style decor, bike valet, downstairs bar, and of course, out-of-this-world ribs....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2002
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Finger licking good!! Even if you don't like ribs there is something for everyone!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2002
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The service isn't the best, they rush you right through the meal. But the food is excellent!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2002
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Love Redbones...have never left without a Doggy Bag..Food is good and plentiful
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2002
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cheap eats for the huge amount of food that you get. beer selection is great.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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I travel all over the country,and have tried them all. Redbones is by far the best that I have ever had.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/30/2002
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Whether in Somerville or at their Bolton Fair booth, a visit to Redbones is a treat. From the time you enter the neighborhood and smell the kitchen, you know you've entered the "'bones zone" and are in for...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/30/2002
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If you like meat, you will love Redbones. Great beer selection and save room for desert. Inexpensive.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/30/2002
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Their food is so good-the wait for a table doesn't matter! If you're starving, just head downstairs to the bar and have some drinks and order your food there!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2002
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Beverages are served in mason jars lending a Southern feel to dinner. Crawfish apps. are amazing! For someone who can be a picky eater, I was impressed!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2002
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Ribs Ribs Ribs We all Love. ...... We at the shisiate outta those cows
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2002
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This is without a doubt the most overated restarraunt around. The ribs are ususally fatty with not much taste. The beans and cole slaw are always watery and just slopped around. The place is a dump also. Not...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2002
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Great food, good service and right in Davis Square, can't beat it!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2002
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just talking about the food, not the ambiance, bar etc. The ribs were just not very tasty; pretty tender, but I've made better myself.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/15/2002
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Sorry, hate to be a spoiler, but every time I see Redbones listed as one of the best of Boston, I get real scared for the state of Boston BBQ. My #1 criteria is tenderness and tastiness of the meat, as it...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/13/2002
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being a regular, i guess i'm biased but this place is *the* place for bbq...and fried okra and potato salad. the service is friendly, with a family-like somerville attitude. great value...especially if you are...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/02/2002
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If you don't mind the wait belly up to the bones...Redbones that is. The best BBQ food in the north suburbs. The Brisket and ribs are excellent, the pulled pork is top notch and the sides can be great. Skip...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/24/2002
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Geographically, this raucous restaurant is in Somerville, but in spirit it's on a Southern back road where the sun is hot, the beer is cold, and a slab of meat is done to a turn. Barbecued ribs (Memphis-,...
frommers.com - user review
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a stream of young professionals braves long waits at this loud davis square barbecue restaurant for gigantic portions of comfort food...
epinions.com - user review
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Decent BBQ and a good selection of beer, what else would you want from a BBQ restaurant? Only place in Boston we have seen to offer schlitz for 2 bucks a can.
boston.com - user review
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for true southern bbq, head north to somerville...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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boston's best-kept secret...
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many restaurants in boston claim to have the best ribs in town, but carnivorous locals can tell you that this kitschy southern joint is the real deal. the ribs are dry-rubbed and smoked for hours before they...
wcities.com - user review
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As a southerner, I was so excited to find a place that acutally knew what BBQ was. It's not like Grandma's, but it's a damn close second. The fried catfish is crispy and flakey, the fried okra is delish, and...
boston.com - user review
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I am a man that likes to eat. I am almost like a carnivore. Red Bones is honestly one of the best places in Boston for some good, hearty meat. The best deal? All you can eat chicken and ribs for
travel.yahoo.com - user review
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Red Bones is a different side of authentic barbecue than Blue Ribbon. It's the home-cookin' side, and it's incredible. They deliver, too, which is amazing considering the amount of in-house traffic they do....
boston.com - user review
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even before davis square was a magnet for hipsters, artists and the coffeehouses they favor, it was a mecca for authentic barbecue and hard-to-find beer and ale. that's 100 percent thanks to redbones. pulled...
gayot.com - user review
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I thought the staff were really rude as well and I wont go back to eat there. The food is okay, I like Blue Ribbon Barbecue better. The staff acted like they were doing me a big favor by waiting on me and when...
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