Good, friendly service. They let us order just before they closed. Memphis sauce is their signature. Dill pickes fried for $8 are great. Nice batter, good dipping sauce. $15 Rib with 2 sides (greens and cucumber salad) and cornbread. The rib is colder and tougher than expected, but the flavor is sweet with a tiny bit of spice. The cornbread was cold, but it was the end of the day and to be expected. The greens were great, as was the cucumber salad. Good balance of flavors. Not too bitter or tangy. My friends ordered the pulled pork platter & Turkey & pulled chicken combo with mac cheese & pan seared veggies. They enjoyed them, but didn't comment on anything being exceptional. read more

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We had a really great experience. Not too crowded and spread out well. Everyone was really kind and helpful.l too. They had some great sounding specials but we opted out and stuck to the basics. Husband got the pulled pork platter and I got the 2 meat combo both were delicious. Id especially come back for that Mac n cheese! Can't wait to try more menu items. read more

Firefly's BBQ - 2 Meat Combo with ribs and brisket. Fries & the yummiest Mac n cheese EVER. - Barbeque Near Me - Marlborough, Massachusetts

I am a big fan of BBQ, and this is the place in the Marlborough area if I have a craving for it. The restaurant's huge with lots of seating. There is an extensive menu and they actually rotate in different specials to switch it up if you want something other than brisket or ribs. However, I don't know why you'd want to do that because they are delicious. There is ample parking and the service is always friendly. The beer selection is pretty good too, which is of course essential when you have good brisket and ribs! read more

Firefly's BBQ - 3 meat platter with brisket, ribs, and pulled pork - Barbeque Near Me - Marlborough, Massachusetts

Came in to make my girl happy after a stress filled day.. with this being my first time, I am beyond thrilled by the service and food. With my full rack of ribs, the bones literally slid out like a college Saturday night. It was like a party in my mouth, with everyone coming. The Mac and cheese was phenomenal, cucumber salad was delicious, and the cornbread made the perfect dessert. Our flight of whiskey hit the spot... & the service was personable. Jerry was great, he made me feel like family and had the perfect suggestions to make the ribs even better than they already were. I highly recommend this establishment, not only due to the amazing service and food.. but the protocol during this covid pandemic was compliant and made my dining experience even better. read more

We don't make it out west very often, but Firefly's was worth the drive! Great experience from the ambiance to the service to the food. The kids declared it their new favorite restaurant. Upon arrival, we could smell smoke in the air, so you know you will be getting real BBQ and not the stuff they try to pass off as BBQ in other places. The service here is absolutely outstanding. The server was friendly and attentive, and no less than 2 other gentlemen stopped by to see if everything was OK. We really felt welcome. Kids gave rave reviews for the chicken and waffles (both the bone-in and the tenders). Ribs were excellent. Amazingly tender without being mushy, good rub without it being overpowering, and the Memphis sauce was great. Sausage was excellent as well. Pulled pork and brisket were decent, but I'd probably just stick with the ribs next time. Mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, and fries were great as well. The selection of sides and sauces was impressive. We will be back! read more

Best barbecue in Boston, outstanding food and ambiance, normal for the owner to stop by and ask how dinner was. Exceptional service.

Genuinely a need-to-try for everyone; people visiting Mass for the first time, those just turning 21, families and friends all around. Despite being very hopping and busy, my friends and I got a table quickly with our new favourite server: Kaleena. If you have the opportunity, DEFINITELY ask to be seated in her section. She was everyone you'd need, especially for a first time visit; funny and professionally good at getting you the best of the menu. The energy of the restaurant as a whole is fun, easy-going, and definitely a little on the louder side (not Always a bad thing!). Best item on the menu for me: the brisket sandwich with the sweet potato pudding side, that 1$ extra is absolutely worth it. read more

Pretty good bbq along Route 20 in Marlborough. It's been around for a while and I've never tried it. It's well known around the metro Boston area and is often on phantom gourmet and other food shows. Gave it a try a few months back and was impressed. The staff is friendly and attentive and it's a pretty good size and offer valet parking. I gave the kid a $10 thinking he was working solo but when leaving another dude got the car and didn't seem happy I was out of cash. Catch you on the way back next time! We sat at the bar and they were gearing up for some live music that night and when the band got on, it was like a dads garage band playing some classic cover songs. They were good though. The food and drinks were also good. They do a tasty hard Lime Rickey and The fried pickle chips were tasty and served w a delicious aioli sauce. Great start before a feast. I got the pulled pork platter w sides of Mac n cheese and beans w corn bread. Now I didn't order beans bc who wants to be around a guy all night after bbq and beans ? But I forgot what I had ordered but the beans were delicious. As was the Mac n cheese and corn bread. Perfect. The pulled pork was piled high and the sauces were tasty. The pork was well cooked and tasted great. The platter left me in a food coma. The reputation It has was definitely backed up during my trip there. Looking forward to my next visit there and a pleasant drive. read more

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Huge fan of this place! PROS: Great BBQ. Selection of sauces. Delicious sides. The restaurant itself is set up nicely. Wait staff was superb and energetic. CONS: Nothing I can think OVERALL: the ribs and brisket were amazing. You should come here for BBQ. it's the best I've had in the state. read more

Firefly's BBQ - Baby back ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Marlborough, Massachusetts

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I love this place, totally recommended! Food service and ambiance are 2 tbumbs up!! Everything's about it is great!

I came here Sunday for brunch with my bf. I wasn't sure what to expect... This brunch buffet was amazing!! I mean eggs, ribs, buffalo chicken wings and red velvet cake - insanity! Even though it was served buffet style it still had good taste and was up to the good quality Firefly's always serves. The price to me seems very cheap for what they serve - $15.99. I think I may have turned my bf from his favorite Chinese buffet to wanting to come here. Although, I wouldn't recommend coming here to often - we would all blow up!! read more

Ok, so for a long time I avoided going here. When you or actually I hear the words Barbecue, I back off thinking they serve pork. Ok ok, that's called stereotyping. Anyway, it was the knowledge of them having Chicken and Waffles that had me happily walk in and oh my God, I am sooooo glad I did. They have THE BEST chicken and waffles I have ever had! I did not have room for my sides, but they will make a perfect meal tomorrow. I will be back and I have my eyes on the beef brisket. As to the service. We absolutely loved our waitress Korie. She is an excellent lady and we hope she is there next time. read more

We chose Firefly's to cater our wedding in Western MA in early June and we were absolutely blown away! Everyone knows how important food is at a wedding, all of our guests absolutely loved it!! Amazing food, servers and planning team. If you're in need of catering for an event or just looking for a place for dinner, you have to pick Firefly's BBQ. Thank you so much for being part of our day!! read more

Great variety and flavors if you love bbq! Our waitress was also very attentive. The bowls are well worth it.

Had such a wonderful experience at this restaurant! The food, service, and music was amazing! The barbecue is the best around and our waitress Kaleena gave amazing recommendations and was super friendly!! My family and I will definitely come back!!!! Please go try this spot!!! read more

Gerry is an excellent server! We had a party of 17, and he was very attentive and made our event a huge success! Thank you to Bianca, too, for helping me coordinate this surprise party for my son. The food is outstanding, generous portions, and Firefly's has the most upbeat, friendly staff. Thank you! read more

I love fire flies, but wish they would go back to their more Cajun menu which includes things like crawfish and catfish, but I do understand that in New England it may not be too popular, but I really enjoyed it while they had it and maybe they should've had a little jambalaya on the side read more

I travel up to Marlborough every month for work and the one spot I know I will always go is Firefly's BBQ. Great atmosphere great services. Parking can be a little challenging but with that said you know it's a great place. read more

Let me begin this review of Firefly's BBQ with an important piece of advice: do not skip the cornbread. In fact, you might want to order extra cornbread. Or better yet, pitch a tent in the parking lot at Firefly's so you will be better able to access the cornbread when a craving hits (and it will, trust me.) OK, salient advice provided, onto the rest of the review. I'd been wanting to try Firefly's for a while, so I was happy to get the opportunity. With COVID-19 restaurant restrictions still in place, I was very pleased with Firefly's takeout system--I pulled up alongside a young man who asked for my name and then brought my pre-paid order right out to my car, couldn't have been easier. I ordered a combo plate with my go-tos: brisket, pulled pork, coleslaw, baked beans, and the order came with the aforementioned killer cornbread. They have a number of different sauces at Firefly's, and I opted to get the North Carolina and the Memphis on the side with my order (no sauce on the meat.) I ate the cornbread first and. . .wow, just. . .wow. It was delicious! I received a very generous piece that was moist and slightly sweet, with a beautiful and decadent buttery glaze on top. It practically melted in my mouth. I was in such a cornbread-induced euphoria that I nearly forgot about the rest of my meal. Nearly. The coleslaw was good. The dressing was pleasant and mild--not too sweet or too tangy--and the cabbage was crisp and not soggy. I would say it was slightly overdressed for my taste, but that's a personal preference. When I turned to the beans, I was surprised to see so many different kinds of beans in the mix. It was very cool to have the different sizes and slightly different texture that came from each bean--it was a nice touch. The downside, though, was the sauce, which had good flavor and was the right thickness (not runny!), but was a little too spicy for my taste. Now, I'm a super spice wimp, so for the average person, I'm sure the spice level wouldn't be an issue. But, if you are spice-averse, I'd opt for a different side (and there were plenty of tasty-sounding sides to choose from.) OK, sides devoured, I moved on to the meat. Both the pulled pork and brisket were cooked perfectly, which was an absolute delight. Most barbecue places I've been to get one meat very right, and the other not so much. I'm pleased to say that both meats were moist and tender, and I could really taste the smokiness in each bite. The pulled pork had a bit of bark mixed in, and the perfect level of saltiness. The brisket was a delicious mix of fat and lean, with enough fat to keep things tender but not so much that it was all gristle. The flavor was exceptional. I'm SO glad I got the sauces on the side because this meat needed nothing to elevate it. I did taste the sauces, just because I was curious, and the North Carolina had a nice tang, with some heat on the finish. The Memphis was sweet and sticky and quite tasty. Also, I must say, the portions of everything were huge. I wanted to order more cornbread, but I was afraid I wouldn't be able to eat any more (and you have to eat it while it's still warm - trust me.) So, the verdict--Firefly's does it right. The meats were extremely well done, the sides were both delicious and innovative (all those different beans!), and cornbread is out-of-this-world good. Add on to that the great service I received, and they've got the whole package. Go. Eat. Enjoy. And, whatever you do, save room for the cornbread. read more

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Family dinner last night was excellent. 5 of us had different entrees and all were deliicious but even better was the experience with our server, Kayleena. Every once in awhile you run into someone who excels at what they do and she was one of the few.: friendly, patient with the kids, gave us all a feeling of being welcome. More than accommodating, if only we could clone her! read more

Best BBQ around!!! If you want a good rack of ribs, pulled pork Mac and cheese or even a firecracker pizza this is your spot! They have amazing bands booked every weekend and the bartenders are all so friendly!! You can get takeout and they even do catering!! Great place and awesome owner! read more

Firefly's BBQ - Pulled pork Mac and cheese, Firecracker Pye - Barbeque Near Me - Marlborough, Massachusetts

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So far, one of the best Southern BBQ places I've been to up here. Why? Well, here's the run-down: 1) They have a wall of hot sauces. It starts with HOT! and goes up four tiers to ass-whumpin' (I'm paraphrasing). There's even one special hot sauce that's encased in glass and requires a waiver before trying (cause you know, death and all). And trust me guys, these hot sauces are the real deal and not meant to be taken lightly. Also, their homemade BBQ sauce is pretty solid, my personal fav is the Beezelbub. 2) The BBQ platters are the best deal of the century. We got the platter for six (we were a party of four) as we wanted the brisket, and the four person combo didn't have that in the set. We figured most BBQ places give such a sparse amount of food, we could handle food for six and take home whatever we didn't finish. Well, let's just say we ended up taking most of the food home. The portions are HUGE and totally worth it. At $100 for the six person platter, despite being four, we paid $25/pp before tax and tip? It was ALMOST like BBQ buffet, except we got to take home lots of food! 3) Oh right, the quality. DAMN GOOD. BBQ ribs fell right off the bones. Fried chicken was perfectly battered, and juicy AF. Brisket and pulled pork was also tender and flavorful. But surprisingly, the star of the show was the cornbread. It was more like corn CAKE. Supes moist, pleasantly sweet, and generously served (slices are enormous). The sides were aite, nothing standout TBH, but I highly recommend the green beans to even out the meat orgy you're served. If this place weren't so far from me, I'd come every week and order the six person platter even if it was my lonesome self. read more

Best BBQ in New England. Service is always efficient and friendly but the food is the real star. Noise level is high inside but the patio is amazing. It's like sitting in your living room. read more

Firefly's has been one of Marlborough's premier BBQ restaurants and entertainment locations for years. Steve & the "S.W.A.T." team put out delicious food and stay current to the times with frequent menu changes. Some people say " it's the little things" that matter most. Well, that's 100% true here as these professionals rise above the rest despite all the challenges they have faced. Hat's off to you all and thank you! read more

Firefly's BBQ - BBQ Love - Barbeque Near Me - Marlborough, Massachusetts

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I was surprised that Firefly's had very good BBQ. They could easily compete with BBQ joints in Texas and Tennessee. Two of us sat at the bar and split an order of the Pick 3 Meat plate with a side of beans and greens (added jalapeno cornbread and a salad also). The three meats were brisket, ribs and pulled pork. The brisket was very tender, ribs nicely charred and pork moist. The greens were tender and well flavored and beans were tasty. The condiment bar was a nice touch. I love peppers and there was a good variety. We tried the Dixie Kiss, N Carolina and Texas BBQ sauces. They had a nice flavor, but the N Carolina was a bit runny. I prefer a hot/spicy sauce and the options available were on the milder side.Other items I noticed, but didn't order are jumbo wings and burnt ends. Both looked delicious. read more

I want to say that this place is so accommodating and I did not contact the owner because his manager already reached out about my experience I said over thanksgiving and fixed it. I have nothing but nice feedback for this restaurant they have customer service and I will certainly be back. Thank you FireFlies! If you love BBQ please go!!! You won't regret it! read more

Firefly has a great menu and so much variety. The wings, salads, tips are all delicious! Fun to go with a group and dance and listen to the band! Things have changed so much since Covid so we have not been venturing out too much read more

One of my absolute favorite restaurants! AMAZING BBQ! I go as much as I can. So damn good! read more

Firefly's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Marlborough, Massachusetts

The service was horrible!!! The waitress was nice, but she was too busy! My husband ordered a Pepsi, we had to ask twice before we received it, and it still had taken forever. Once we received our food it was just ok, warm at best. read more

Can you say Southern Comfort? I almost had to be rolled out of here, I couldn't help myself! The chicken n' waffles were so yummy, mashed potatoes, Mac n' Cheese, the mashed sweet potatoes w/pecans.... is your mouth watering yetIf it isn't it should be. Midori was delicious! This place is Spectacular!!! You should go earlier on a Saturday if you want Amazing service! We went at 4:30, perfect time. read more

Firefly's BBQ - Midori Sour - Barbeque Near Me - Marlborough, Massachusetts

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As far as BBQ goes, for Massachusetts, it's good. If you're used to southern BBQ, you'll be disappointed. They're also a bit over priced. Service is always excellent, waitstaff is great and the ability to order online for curbside or takeout is a plus. They also offer live music on the weekends which is fun for something to do. read more

Great place for ribs, great customer service and with new construction place looks amazing.

The food good and what you would expect from a bbq place. The service was great and ambiance cozy. I'll return for sure read more

I fully appreciate how this restaurant has gone above and beyond protecting us patrons and their own employees. There were so many steps throughout (e.g. hand sanitizer stations, distanced tables, employees stepping to the side as you walk by, touch-less payment at the end) to address the COVID situation. This also means that the hot sauce wall is temporarily out of commission. Reservations are highly recommended, as less tables are in use. The patio is a nice space to eat if the weather is nice out. Upon seating, you can access the menus via QR codes on the table, however that didn't work on our phones so our server gave us paper menus. We started off with the FIREFLY'S WINGS (5), which were very large, perfectly smoked and still juicy. Note that the wings are still joined, rather than separated as wing and drummette, so an order of 5 is equivalent to 10 pieces. The accompanying side ranch and hot sauces were delicious. For our mains, we had the BRISKET platter + FRIES & ROASTED CORN, and the full slab of BABY BACK RIBS + COLLARD GREENS & MAC N' CHEESE. Both platters came with a hearty portion of corn bread, which had a phenomenal corny taste and perfectly crisp bottom. The brisket, which sat upon toast, was tender and juicy. I was a tad bit overambitious because ordering a full slab is a ton of food. The ribs were fall-off-bone tender. The mac n' cheese was gooey with cheese, and the collars greens had a good tang with bits of meat sprinkled throughout. We couldn't decide which BBQ sauce to have, so our server brought out all 5 options. Our favorites were the Memphis and Texas sauces. We tried to use a phantom gourmet gift card, but our server said their machine was unfortunately down. This was my first time back in over 8 years, but am glad to see that the food is still good (if not better) and service top notch. I felt confident in eating indoors, as the entire staff were taking the necessary precautions. Will surely be back soon! read more

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Pick up process through COVID was always extremely smooth and efficient. Finally got around to eating there in person and equally as impressed. Portions are huge, we got the fried onion strings app, chicken and waffles, BBQ bowl, had tons to bring home. Best cornbread ever! read more

Firefly's BBQ - Waffle n Chicken, Corn Bread, BBQ Bowl, Fried Onion Straws - Barbeque Near Me - Marlborough, Massachusetts

I've been here a lot and their food is always good. Makes for great takeout food as well. Had an issue with my New Years order, but they reached out to me and refunded my order the next day which I really appreciated. read more

Awesome pulled chicken and Mac and cheese! They are great for catering parties, a bit expensive though,.

A perfect setting to celebrate my husband's 60th Birthday with family. All our dishes were delicious and cooked to perfection. Our server Marisa was funny, friendly, knowledgeable and attentive! read more

I've been craving real Southern Style BBQ for a long time after going to a great place in Dallas and to find out this place was so close to where I lived had me really excited. Me and a friend got the Texas Beef Brisket Platter and the Southern Fried Chicken platter and shared. Beef Brisket - Super tender, you can't even pick it up with a fork because it'll just fall apart. It didn't really have much of a bark on the edges but it tasted fine. Underneath the prices of brisket there's 2 prices of white bread that just soak up all the beef juices and end up being the most delicious part of the platter. I was disappointed with how small the pieces ended up being. I got 6 pieces but 3 of them ended up being tiny. Fried Chicken - Decent fried chicken, not too oily and juicy enough. It comes with a delicious artery clogging buttermilk gravy that I wish I could bathe in. The cornbread we got was dense and moist but it was so cold! It was like somebody just took it out of the fridge. If that cornbread was warmed, the combination of it with the buttermilk gravely would've added a star to this review by itself. For the sides we got mac and cheese, coleslaw, red beans and rice, and sweet potato fries which were all good. We tried a couple of the BBQ sauces and my favorite ended up being the North Carolina, I thought the vinegar-iness helps cut through the fattyness of the meats. Service was good, and other than the small portion of brisket I got and the cold cornbread, I had a decent dining experience. But after the rave reviews I read about this place, I felt kind of unsatisfied with my meal. Maybe it was an off night. I'll definitely come back to give it another shot. read more

Firefly's BBQ - Texas Beef Brisket platter with mac & cheese and coleslaw. - Barbeque Near Me - Marlborough, Massachusetts

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Marisa was a great server. Fast and super helpful with menu items. Her personality was happy and joyful and gave me and my family a wonderful experience. 5 star for the food and 5 stars for Marisa. Highly recommend the baby back ribs. read more