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    4.3 (1.1k reviews)
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    Moderate noise
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    Southern Porked Mac n Cheese
    Brendon W.

    Great bbq place with good comfort foods! I always go for the southern porked Mac and cheese. The pulled pork with the Mac and cheese is mouthwatering and pairs very well together. It is a restaurant where I definitely recommend reservations as it is always busy when I dine in. They offer take out as well and a lot of people utilize this service as well. The menu is pretty large and has a lot of comfort foods so there's something for everyone. Service has always been good when I've gone.

    Brusquely platter
    Chris M.

    It needs to be updated. It looks like the original furniture. I would give it a complete overhaul. The food deserves a five. I had the beef brisket with two sides. It was more than enough to fill me up. The Cole slaw and cucumber salad were top notch. The sides are always the best. The portion size was huge. I looked at and decided that I had two meals in front of me. I could have had just the sides to satisfy my hunger. My brisket had bark on the outside, smoked to perfection. The pricing was on the high side but it was smoked and the serving size was large. I would give the service a five even though I had to ask for my bill. I was given water and a menu. I was served after twelve minutes.

    All dry, cold food
    Jay M.

    Well, I have eaten here many times. The kitchen has gone downhill with the food. I ordered a 3 meat combo of fried chicken, St. Louis ribs, brisket with mac and cheese, beans sides. Fried chicken batter not the same I had before .. no southern seasonings now? Dry? A lame small breast, a drumstick dry, cold . Ribs not looking as St. Louis beefy ones I had before. These dry , cold like chicken . Brisket was dry overcooked cold with one piece moist and decent . Mac and cheese was much better in past with stronger cheese flavors. The beans not much flavors, cold . Corn bread ok , but I thought corn bread had sweeter taste last visits. A whipped butter for corn bread would be nice offering I wasn't impressed and likely to be hesitant to return . The food looked, tasted like cooked hours before, and reheated? Chef and kitchen needs to get back to how food was expected by the founder before the founder of restaurant passed away . Nothing worse than cold brisket drying sitting for hours vs coming off the smoker hot like other bbq spots I visit. BT's bbq keep their brisket in hot storage smoker til kitchen slices for plates. The Staff asked three times how all was so they are attentive, but then , so attentiveness is not there is in the kitchen area. Who is watching plates coming out of kitchen for quality control ? Beer selection was decent.

    MORE CHEESE PLEASE PIZZA

    Nailed it again!! Grabbed some food to go today for lunch with the family. Got fried chicken platter and Cheese bar pizza. So good,chicken is my go to, pizza was cooked perfect with caramelized crust. such great staff too. Thanks again!

    Super budget friendly
    Shannon K.

    My bartender Crystal was awesome. She was busy but didn't make me feel that way. Never felt rushed and gave great menu ideas for a first timer. All of her suggestions were perfection. I wasn't super hungry and have a restrictive diet but she wasn't bothered by my question and request. I got the Swat salad with burnt ends. She said get them soon they always sell out. I can see why!! So tender, awesome bark and smoke. What a perfect match to the swat salad. Cool, crisp, the pungent blue cheese with the sweet balsamic glaze! 10/10! When she came to ask if there was anything else I wanted I honestly replied "a second stomach" so much great food, she gave me a stoli vanilla with water which was on spot to cut the sweet heat!! If you have never been go, if you don't think you like bbq, you do, think it's too messy for date nite, it's now. My pristine white shirt is leaving the same way!

    Veggies (EO)
    Elizabeth B.

    I visit from Texas, and also don't eat meat. I'll bring my Texas born husband next time and give you a better review. The staff is really friendly and helpful. It has a sports bar feel. My best friend and I got the veggie burgers. They were Morningstar. They were fine. It was the end of my trip, so Mike, my second best friend, got a salad. It was fine. Fun beverages. Not impressive, but not bad.

    All the desserts are super-sized, plenty to share!
    Chris T.

    The family loves Firefly's. Delicious ribs, amazing burnt ends and do t skip the candied bacon appetizer! Waitstaff is always giving out good vibes, in the warner weather eating outdoors on the patio is a plus. On weekend nights you can eat in the bar while live music plays, or in the main restaurant with the family.

    My dinner
    Melissa V.

    Firefly's never disappoints! We had another amazing meal there. Everything was perfect.

    2 meat combo.  Fried chix and brisket.
    Armando S.

    Food was out-freaking-standing. Service awesome. Definitely will be back. Didn't think New England was about BBQ but they know how to do it GOOD!!!!

    Combo plate for meats with barbecue ribs and fried chicken cornbread included with two sides, mac & cheese, and baked beans
    Flux R.

    One of the best places around to get some authentic barbecue food they have a really good for me combo and really friendly staff. Summer helped us out and she was amazing at the bar.

    Delicious 3 Meat Combo (3PD)
    Cedrick

    Fireflies is a hidden gem in Marlborough, Massachusetts, offering exceptional Southern cuisine that even those from Louisiana and other states with renowned Southern food praise. The ambiance is captivating, featuring live music, excellent service, and amazing food that leaves you happy, excited, and sleepy. My girlfriend loved the food so much that we left a tip exceeding 20% and had me write on the check, "Compliments to the chef!" We left feeling pleasantly tipsy, and she continued to praise the chef until we exited. We are definitely going back. 10 out of 10 dining experience!

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    Thanks for the 5 stars, Lindsay! Glad you enjoyed the Smoked Brisket.

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    I didn't expect no good bbq out of Massachusetts honestly but when I tasted that bbq they definitely amazed me

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    Good solid bbq and lots of options. Huge portions. I often order the BBQ bowls which are plenty for me and reasonably priced.

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    Thanks for the stars, Gale!

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    Thanks for your 5-star review, Bob!

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    Thanks, Steven! We really appreciate those 5 stars!

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    So glad you found us, Alexis! Thanks for your 5-star review!

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    The food here was delicious and the portions were huge. Great ambiance with plenty of seating. Service was great, too.

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    Thanks for the 5-star review, Halle!

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    Great food every single time and service was amazing! Thanks for the awesome service Gerry! We appreciate you very much!

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    Ask the Community - Firefly's BBQ

    How busy is it on a Sunday afternoon? 4-8pm?

    Hi Jo -- It varies. If you are concerned about a possible wait or to be sure to get a table outdoors in The Backyard, we highly recommend that you make a reservation by calling the restaurant at (508) 357-8883.

    Is the Posto dog friendly?

    Unfortunately we do not allow dogs at this time . I know that ChIll down the street is dog friendly .

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    Despite being very hopping and busy, my friends and I got a table quickly with our new favourite server: Kaleena.

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