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55 Chester St
Somerville, MA 02144
Fax: 617-625-5909

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Authentic Downhome-Style Southern BBQ
Redbones, a popular destination in Davis Square, Somerville, since 1987, serves authentic real pit Southern BBQ. All items from the tasty menu are available in the restaurant, for take out and delivery. Catering for all sized groups is a specialty. Redbones serves 28 standard-setting and fan favorite brews on tap and a wide selection of bottled beers. The full bar also offers specialty drinks including Margaritas and Mexican Martinis and an array of spirits. Redbones is open seven days for lunch, dinner, late night dining and brunch on Sundays. Free bicycle valet parking is available evenings to cyclists coming to Davis Square. Special events are scheduled throughout the year. Customers and staffers alike share the spirit of Redbones, where community rather than commercialism has been the order of the day since 1987. For information visit redbones.com and Facebook.Visit Citysearch.com

  • 24 Fresh Microbrews on Tap
  • Catering & Delivery
  • Hosts Local Brew Fests
Editorial Review
by CitySearch Contributor
Barbecue joint, with in-house smoker, that slathers Somerville with top-notch ribs, pulled meat, sides and an immense breadth of beer.

In Davis Square, the spicy tradition of Cajun Louisiana collides with the Southern home-cooking of Arkansas and the twangy strut of Texas--seasoned with a healthy dose of Delta blues. It's the kind of place where waitresses fling sass, authentic cornbread comes with every meal and you're likely to hear Hammie Nixon's corn-pone harp playing in the background. Pork and beef ribs, brisket, chicken and Texas-style pulled pork share the menu with well-executed sides like hush puppies and cat fingers. Save room for caramel custard. To drink, Redbones offers 24 microbrews on tap and more than a dozen big and little brands in bottles.
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When to Go
Half-priced appetizers are served at the bar, weekdays from 4pm to 6pm.


Save Money
While the restaurant's dinner menu is a treat, there's no beating the daily all-you-can-eat buffet, which offers endless amounts of meats and sides for $10 until 4pm.


Parking
Burn off your dinner by leaving the car at home and taking the bike out for a spin. The nation's first free bicycle valet service is available on weeknights and all day on weekends.


Where to Sit
It's jumping almost every night--both in the smoke-free upstairs, popular with families, and the darker, bar-dominated downstairs.


25 Ratings and Reviews

  • Not as Down-Home as I hoped

    Review rating : 2out of 5   Jamanda1432 - 08/24/2009

    The food was all fine, service was fantastic, mainly because a member of my party was friends with the waitress. But for a Texan, who feels like they know good barbecue, this just didn't hit the spot. Personally, I love Texas Roadhouse, because they litter Texas Highways as it is and Firefly's because their sauces can't be beat. Try them all for yourself. I just wasn't impressed with Redbones (maybe it was too cajun style for my taste), especially after everyone up here said how great it was.

  • JM

    Review rating : 2out of 5   JM4279 - 07/10/2009

    I wasn't impressed with Redbones eaither. Especially the ribs. I heard they were really good but when I had them, they were average at best. Ribs at Flaramo's in Chelsea are WAY better.

  • Review rating : 3out of 5   MarlaJCJ - 10/20/2008

  • Beat's most of the que in the South

    Review rating : 5out of 5   Wwsurfa1 - 06/11/2008

    I grew up here in Florida and I have yet to find a Bar B Que place that come's close to Redbone's. Everytime I go to the Boston area I make several trip's to Redbone's. I cannot wait to move back to the Boston area so I can go more often. I am open to checking out other Bar B Que place's but for now. Redbone's is awesome.

  • Lama

    Review rating : 2out of 5   Lalban1051 - 06/06/2008

    We had a party of 20 men a few years ago and, based on its reputation, got all the food from Redbones. Most everyone was dissapointed. No one wanted to take home leftovers. Blue Ribbon in Newton is a lot better than Redbones.

  • Consistent

    Review rating : 4out of 5   Jhd1960 - 06/06/2008

    We have been eating at Red Bones for years. I haven't noticed the change in quality that others complain about but that's just my opinion. I am not a fan of sauces so I eat my 'que dry. The pulled pork is a favorite of ours but the daily specials are always good too. My husband loves the ribs with a combo of sauces. I love the sides they offer - plenty to choose from. The service is quirky but fun never a grump in the place. Do try the pecan pie! Great with fresh whipped cream!

  • I used to go here a lot

    Review rating : 2out of 5   SASWWP - 06/06/2008

    but the quality fell off. The corn pudding is unique; the sausage was always great. But now I live on the fringe between Boston and the suburbs, so I go to Blue Ribbon in Newton. It's fairly consistent, and the sandwich specials are usually the best thing to order. Great ribs and pulled pork and sausage; the chicken is kinda ordinary. I would vote them the best, but I guess they're not actually in Boston...

  • Former resident of Somerville

    Review rating : 5out of 5   SCurly492 - 06/06/2008

    Miss the city life and now in Johnstown Pa. Every time I visit relatives in the Boston area I head straight for Redbones. Best ribs I've ever had. Even in Pa, noone even comes close.

  • No more

    Review rating : 1out of 5   Gig Line - 06/06/2008

    I used to love Redbone's and went there frequently, always getting the pulled pork and the corn pudding. I enthusiastically recommended the place to friends and even took out of town guests there. After being away from Boston for 16 years, I returned last year and made a beeline for Redbone's.

    The quality has changed for the worse. My sandwich wasn't bad, but it wasn't the meaty delight it used to be and the corn pudding lacked flavor. "OK, anyone can have a bad night," I said, although a meal at Redbone's isn't cheap. Went back a month later and it was even worse. My sandwich was all fat, and even though the server cheerfully brought me a big plate of better quality meat, the damage was done. I should have said something to the manager, but instead just left. Another of my fave Boston places, sadly gone.

  • Excellent Barbeque

    Review rating : 4out of 5   psychohist - 08/26/2007

    Redbones has some of the best barbeque available north of the Maxon Dixon line. The pork ribs are significantly superior to Blue Ribbon, the major competitor in the area; Redbones' are longer cooked and less excessively fatty. Redbones also has a wider variety of sauces, for those who want more choices than just "somewhat spicy" and "very spicy". That said, I prefer Blue Ribbon's corn bread - I don't like milk in my corn bread - and you may or may not like the garlic mashed potatos and the bits of pork mixed in with the collard greens.

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