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    Blue Ribbon BBQ

    3.8 (712 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Good for kids

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    Pulled Chicken Platter
    Rowan F.

    So much delicious flavorful food!!! Huge portions and genuinely the best bbq around. Super friendly staff and great with allergies. We did takeout so can't speak to ambiance but highly recommend

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    Gonzalo P.

    This place is a classic and I have been coming here for more than 20 Years and it never disappoints. What most people may not know, is that the word Barbecue, came from the original "barbacoa" and the origins of this type of cooking came from the Caribbean by local indigenous people or "Taino " who cooked meat over wood fire. When I walk into this place, it just brings me back home to my native Venezuela, but also to the South that is now famous for it's BBQ, aroma and flavors. You get all of it, as soon as you walk into the door! The windows are usually misty with all the heat from the kitchen, especially during Winter, when I visited it last time. The place just never stops and while this is mostly a takeout place, they do have diner style seating for about 10+ people, where most people, like me, just cannot wait to eat and take it home (which is why I forgot to take pictures of the food). I usually order the burnt ends and choose between 7-8 different selections of BBQ Sauce that they have and sell as well, including all the cool merchandise celebrating this place. In the past, I have ordered the baby back ribs and they are always falling off the bone and melting in your mouth. Around the sauces, you can have tangy, sweet, spicy and many other combinations. If you order the plates, like I do, you can order two sides like slaw, baked beans (my favorite), mashed potatoes, rice and beans and it always come with the traditional corn bread. I am usually coming from the Boston Area to Metrowest, where I live. You can get off the MassPike and be at this place in less than a minute and get one the pike or other highways, just as quickly. This is the main reason why every time I have a craving for BBQ and driving home, this is the spot that I go to. You will not be disappointed, try this place out! Cheers!

    Gauravi P.

    We had a fantastic experience here! Blue Ribbon has some great BBQ and even better hot sauce! We split the Duo Combo which consisted of: 1.) 1/4 Jerk Chicken (5 stars) 2.) Pulled Chicken (4 stars) 3.) Collard Greens (4 stars) 4.) Mashed Potatoes (5 stars) 5.) Corn Bread (4 stars) The total bill was $17.11 and it was so worth it! The Duo Combo was definitely enough for two people. We left feeling very full with happy bellies. I would say my favorite chicken was the jerk chicken. It was seasoned beautifully and came sauced with the Blue Ribbon Gold Medal hot sauce. My favorite side was hands down the creamy mashed potatoes. You can't beat those mashed potatoes. You just can't. I wish I had some right now! We will definitely be back for more!

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    Patrice R.

    This place was an impulse however it wasn't a bad decision I got the brisket and greens and dirty rice and corn bread it was very filling and I have left for home my co worker got the trio and she gives it a 3.5 out of 5 due to the sauce leaked all over however the mashed potatoes were delicious and the dirty rice could use a spice kick and there were no wet napkins. And it should have been due to its BBQ! And extra napkins would have been appreciated however, we are going to try this place again however mac & cheese would be a great addition to the menu.

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    K E I T H J.

    Was at an event catered by Blue Ribbon. The food was tasty but not five star. I have patronized the Newton location over a period of years although not for a while so I was looking forward to this. Everything was good but not great. Would I eat this again definitely but something was missing. Perhaps in the catering situation it was not as hot as it should have been.

    Fat they served as "brisket"
    Alex B.

    The brisket was appallingly not to standards. Somebody got lazy I guess.. We ordered a double platter of brisket and we received 3 little lean pieces and a whole chunk of fatty matter. It literally ruined our mood for the night! So unexpected as these guys are usually the best around. The collards were also not as good as last time. Will give them another chance but they better serve something good next time, or that's it from me.

    4 ribs with no flavor or smoke
    Jay M.

    Was driving by and decided to grab a couple ribs. Order 2 ribs.... 3.00 each. Both dry and not much meat. Never asked if eating there or to go. She put 2 ribs in cardboard tray, tin foil, then wrapped in paper wrap and put in bag with barbecue sauce. I said eating there. A lot of green environmental waste.

    Ribs, beef brisket, and pulled pork (collard greens and beans)

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    Delicious! Ribs are tender and juicy! Corn bread is fresh and tasty! You can't go wrong with Blue Ribbon BBQ.

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    Tender brisket, pork ribs are tender and meaty often need their sauce to be as juicy as I like. Great for local BBQ.

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    The BBQ Don

    2.5
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    1.0 mi

    Alright, so I'm a self professed bbq snob so keep that in mind…read more Service- my goodness, the staff here are amazing. We got there without realizing what time it was (6 pm) and then realized they were in the process of closing. I offered to take our food to go but they insisted we stay and dine in. Super sweet of them! Food- between my partner and I, we ordered brisket, pulled pork, Mac and cheese, dirty rice, potato salad, corn bread and fried pickles. The good- fried pickles. Excellent breading, super hot, great dipping sauce. Bonus points for being pickle chips and not spears. BBQ sauce was excellent, ketchup based. The meh- everything else. Brisket was pretty dry, and despite having a nice pink ring and good bark, it was bland. Pulled pork I felt similarly about, but when mixing the sauce in it turns out nicely. Both need more salt. Dirty rice was ok. Mac and cheese was pretty run of the mill. Cornbread had too much baking soda and tasted off and was gummy. All of this being said- I want to give it another shot at a time when they are not closing. They were out of ribs, so those deserve a chance. Hoping that next time is better!

    Sebastian and his amazing crew served up some of the best BBQ that we've had at our wedding shower…read more They were professional, so friendly, fun and provided amazing service. Every guest that I talked to said how amazing the food was and I completely agree! They were also so good with my hungry hippo of a chocolate lab who was lingering close by the whole time. Could not recommend them anymore!

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    4.6
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    1.4 mi

    Good food, excellent service, And the pure vibe of the place is top notch. I love this place 10/10…read morewould recommend.

    I was very excited to be one of the few Elite Yelpers to be invited to the Culinary Fight Club…read moreBoston "The Steak". I arrived at Hotel Indigo in Auburndale at 5:45 as the Event started at 6 pm. I was pleasantly surprised that the competition was held poolside. Had I known, I would have opted to dress for a quick dip. That put aside, it was perfect weather for an outdoor cook off. The sun was shining, the water in the pool was sparkling, the crowd was bustling, the fight staff were setting up a huge table of food items for the Chefs to grab and best of all the bar was open as in Free Open Bar :) The Chefs must have had a plan, as the whistle blew to start the competition, the Chefs run from the starting line to the table piled high with vegetables, spices, garnishes and more. When the last Chef picked the remaining few items from the table, all that was left were a few broken eggs. Once the Chefs brought their aprons full of supplies back to their cooking area, grills were already hot, the Chefs were called poolside to a table covered in different kinds of mushrooms. I guess they had a drawing as they were called to the table one at a time to choose the box of their favorite Shrooms. When the last box of mushrooms were chosen the Chefs were all back at their makeshift kitchens cutting, chopping and slicing away as fast and as carefully as possible. This allowed all the guests time to walk around and enjoy the free cocktails and mingle while watching these amazing Chefs prepare their magic. The Judges were comprised of some Executive Chefs, TV Personality and a Comic. They were all extremely professional and were available to talk, ask questions and for some even photo opts. Once all the STEAK was cooked and plated the competition was on. The Judges tasted each contestants meat with sides as the entire audience looked on and drooled. Appetizers from the hotel were being distributed in large quantities to hold us over until it was our turn to judge. When the Judges were done it was now everyone else's turn to try all the fabulous BBQ STEAK. I felt as though I was on TV. As the crowd hustled to their favorite Chefs table to nibble on the finished product, my daughter and I decided to start with Chef number one and work our way quickly and quietly around to assure a taste of all the STEAK. To conclude a great event, every one gathered around to hear the names of the winner and runner ups, and scurried around to try seconds and thirds of the Chefs final product. If you ever have an opportunity to attend a Culinary Fight Club Event or any Cook Off for that matter, I highly suggest you go. You will have a great time. I give Culinary Fight Club Boston a Solid 5 Stars.

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    Very tiny ramen shop! Expect a slight wait if you're coming…read morefor dinner. We visited around 6:30pm and experienced a 15-20 min wait for a table for 4. Walk-ins only, no reservations. They have the option of take out too! We got a couple appetizers to try & each got a different ramen. Here's what we ordered: APPETIZERS - chicken karaage - okonomiyaki-styled tater tots - green papaya salad RAMEN - miso ramen - spicy miso ramen - chef's ultra ramen - spicy tan tan ramen Thoughts: I thought the appetizer portions were pretty generous! A lot more than we were all expecting. I was pretty much already full before the ramens came out. Wasn't a big fan of the green papaya salad. It was missing some flavor. We all thought that it would be better if it had some tomatoes & garlic. Didn't seem like they used a mortar to ground the aromatics or anything, since the sauce just tasted like fish sauce and lime. The chicken karaage was okay. Wish there was more sauce to dip the chicken with. Chicken was also on the drier side. The tater tots were the best appetizer of the three we ordered, IMO. If you like takoyaki balls, you'll like this because it has similar sauces + bonito flakes. Ours needed some salt though. As for the ramens, I personally had the spicy miso ramen. It was missing a lot of depth in the broth that I would've liked to see (& taste). I didn't taste any miso to be honest. Salt was needed too. The highlights for the ramen were the chashu & corn. I loved that they used fresh corn! The chashu had the perfect amount of fattiness & almost melted in my mouth. The noodles were nice and chewy. The broth was just disappointing though. For the other ramens, everyone enjoyed the one they ordered. I tried a little of the chef's ultra ramen & the broth was much better than my spicy miso. Btw, the spicy miso ramen is not spicy at all for anyone who is hesitant & cannot do overly spicy foods. The food was a bit disappointing for me. I came in with high expectations with all the good reviews I read beforehand. Not terrible but not great.

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    Friendship BBQ

    4.1
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    5.1 mi

    I came here on an Wednesday around 7pm and it surprisingly wasn't as busy as I thought. I believe…read morethere was only 2 other customers there when I first arrived. All the food came out extremely fast and all the staff were extremely friendly! They even offered to pack the leftovers for me and my boyfriend. Some commentary on the food was it was REALLY YUMMY, I recommend putting some extra chili powder on the skewers for extra flavors. Also an note, if it doesn't say 3 or 10 skewers on the side, it only comes with one; I do wish they had an offer for 3 mini sausages. Overall the meal was $95 (before tip, with tax)

    I came here with my husband after he tried it out with friends and RAVED about how good it was…read morehere. I was surprised how much I enjoyed the food given that I enjoy meat but am not usually the type to go all out on meat at barbecue restaurants. Friendship BBQ has a wide array of meats available and in my experience, the service has always been prompt. I really like that they place your skewers on the warming tray to keep your food hot and tasting fresh even if you get to it later on in your meal. There's also a skewer bin so that you can keep the table clear and tidy. My personal favorites are the pork belly with enoki mushrooms, chicken heart, and pork intestine, although you really can't go wrong with any of the skewers (at least that I've tried). The meat with the sauteed bean sprouts (pea pods), grilled green beans, and egg fried rice are my go-to side dishes although I'd love to try out more. There's also bubble tea, soju, and beer so it's a great place to stop by and eat with friends and there's something for everyone. Overall, I've been thoroughly impressed by the food at Friendship BBQ. I really like that they have a variety of food and authentic meats for more adventurous eaters. I will definitely be back again soon!

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    Came here on a Saturday evening because we had a hankering for a variety of meats and had driven by…read morethis place many times. As you walk in, you are greeted by a salad bar and table with plates or takeout containers. You grab whatever you want from the salad bar buffet (which has a small selection of meat at the end) and then head over to the grill. There are a different cuts of chicken, beef, pork, and lamb that you can request. Once you're done ordering, they weigh your plate and you pay based upon that. There are different prices for salad bar only, salad bar and grilled meats, and grilled meats only). Then you can either take it to go or sit in the dining area behind the bar. There was a TV playing a concert and some other folks back in the casual dining area. The picanha and other beef was a bit overcooked the night we went, but that doesn't take away from how great the other meats were. The chicken breast wrapped in bacon was super juicy and flavorful as was the pork and spiced chicken sausage. I also tried the chicken heart just to try something new and it was also pretty good. The chicken wings were also a hit. I didn't try anything from the salad bar, but my compatriots said the pork meatballs were also fantastic! Overall the meats are great albeit some of the steak was overcooked, however the value for this meal was excellent. With tip, I paid $21 for nearly 1.4 pounds of various meats. Worth a try if you're in the area and I suspect we'll be coming back when our next carnivore craving hits!

    I live close and I've been here multiple times for the past year I gotta say the food quality…read morevariance is pretty big. I was amazed for the first few times, but starting recently I got super dry and salty garlic beef three times in a row. Cashier seems couldn't care less and overcharges a few times for a less than half meat plate. Fine then, if this place isn't legit anymore I will quit being a loyal customer.

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