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Lively, casual spot for heaping portions of BBQ & Southern-style sides, plus a lengthy brew list.
Hours
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 55 Chester St, Somerville, MA 02144
Phone: (617) 628-2200
Website: http://www.redbones.com/
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Come by and Have a Beer. Redbones 55 Chester Street, Somerville, Massachusetts 02144, United States (617) 628-2200 [email protected]
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Reviews
Mick Dunn
Redbones Barbecue in Somerville’s Davis Square is an excellent choice for Southern BBQ, craft beer, and good music. They have an extensive selection of craft brews from various local and national breweries. Occasionally they’ll have live music performances downstairs in the appropriately named Underbones. On a recent visit I dropped in for something amber, and had that with a 1/2 Rack of St. Louis Style Ribs along with a side of Pulled Pork and Corn Bread. Everything was delicious. Service was quite friendly. Very much recommended.
… moreeva s.
Ok, so I never give a 10/10 but it was delish. Brisket soft, flavorful. Mac n cheese basic but DoNot disregard-children and adults will love it. No complaints about the other sides and meats. Amazing flavors and BBQ sauces slap. Come eat and be full and pleased.
… moreSam Knous
Got to try the Brisket today and OMG I will be coming back very soon (not only to deliver you beer though lol) every piece i grabbed broke apart. Bbq sauce was good but brisket was soooooo good no sauce needed!!! Sam was such a ray of sunshine as well and definately looking forward to seeing that suga again lol truly amazing a must try for anyone visiting Somerville
… moreElizabeth St. Brice
Had a great time! Food was so good and filling. Me and my friends really felt satisfied at the end. Pulled pork sandwiches, chicken sandwich and fried chicken dinner!
… moreRenee Smith
I ordered the dry rubbed ribs as I have done several times but today there was something different about the ribs.Just looking at them and tasting them, you can tell that they were ribs left over from the day before.These were not freshly cooked.And I know I placed the order once the restaurant first open.So this is what maybe they did.I have never gotten ribs like this before.From this place and i’m highly disappointed in what they did. It was a door dash order.So they figured they can get away with it, knowing I would not see the food until it was delivered
… moreMatthew Mahoney
I normally wouldn’t order fried chicken at a BBQ place, but wow am I glad I tried it. Genuinely some of the best chicken I’ve ever had (I guess the “secret” is it’s smoked then fried?). The cheapest beer around is a nice bonus as well.
… moreDavi Santos
My wife brought me here for my birthday, and I’m officially hooked. The first time, it was just the two of us and our baby. Parking was a classic Somerville adventure (translation: almost impossible), but once we stepped inside, the grungy vibe and cozy atmosphere made it all worth it.
The food? Unreal. Hands down the best Southern cuisine I’ve ever had. I ordered the baby back ribs, and just thinking about them now has me ready to grab my keys and head back. We came for lunch, and I could tell this place had the magic.
The second time, we brought the whole family—two adults, two kids, and the baby—and sat in the basement. Tight spaces, but it kind of felt like we were part of some underground BBQ secret society. Total damage? $150, tips included. Not cheap, but honestly, it felt fair given how ridiculously good the food is.
Service-wise, you order online and tip upfront, which feels a bit weird (like paying for delivery but for your table). But as soon as the food shows up, all of that becomes background noise. Redbones is a flavor bomb that makes every little hassle—parking, tipping upfront, even sitting in the basement—completely worth it. We’ll definitely be back, and next time I might order two racks of ribs just to be safe!
… moreThe food? Unreal. Hands down the best Southern cuisine I’ve ever had. I ordered the baby back ribs, and just thinking about them now has me ready to grab my keys and head back. We came for lunch, and I could tell this place had the magic.
The second time, we brought the whole family—two adults, two kids, and the baby—and sat in the basement. Tight spaces, but it kind of felt like we were part of some underground BBQ secret society. Total damage? $150, tips included. Not cheap, but honestly, it felt fair given how ridiculously good the food is.
Service-wise, you order online and tip upfront, which feels a bit weird (like paying for delivery but for your table). But as soon as the food shows up, all of that becomes background noise. Redbones is a flavor bomb that makes every little hassle—parking, tipping upfront, even sitting in the basement—completely worth it. We’ll definitely be back, and next time I might order two racks of ribs just to be safe!
Megan James
I lived in Somerville for a few years about a 20 min walk from Redbones and used to go there a LOT—we loved the portions, and the flavor and quality of food was always top tier. This was my first time back in 1.5 years and I was a little disappointed 🙁 I felt like the portions were smaller, the brisket was kinda dry, burnt ends a little fatty, and noticed there were no burnt ends in the baked beans like there used to be The pecan pie was still AMAZING, though
… moreJea Kim
One of the worst BBQ platters I’ve had in the GBA.
Even in Boston’s lackluster BBQ scene, Redbones was by far the most disappointing experience I’ve had. I ordered the Smoked Beef Brisket Platter and the Baby Back Ribs for takeout, and both were horrendously dry except for the fatty portions. Without the BBQ sauce and some coleslaw, they were almost inedible.
I decided to give Redbones another shot and ordered the BBQ Meat Platter and Buffalo Wings on my second visit. The Meat Platter, a combo of pulled pork, pulled chicken, and burnt ends, was decent—nothing to write home about, but not bad either. However, the Buffalo Wings were a total letdown again. They were drenched in a lackluster buffalo sauce, and the wings themselves were as dry as a Boston winter.
I have no clue where all the good reviews are coming from, but I’m definitely not biting on Redbones again. The cornbread was probably the only thing I really liked, but that’s not a good enough reason to lure me back.
… moreEven in Boston’s lackluster BBQ scene, Redbones was by far the most disappointing experience I’ve had. I ordered the Smoked Beef Brisket Platter and the Baby Back Ribs for takeout, and both were horrendously dry except for the fatty portions. Without the BBQ sauce and some coleslaw, they were almost inedible.
I decided to give Redbones another shot and ordered the BBQ Meat Platter and Buffalo Wings on my second visit. The Meat Platter, a combo of pulled pork, pulled chicken, and burnt ends, was decent—nothing to write home about, but not bad either. However, the Buffalo Wings were a total letdown again. They were drenched in a lackluster buffalo sauce, and the wings themselves were as dry as a Boston winter.
I have no clue where all the good reviews are coming from, but I’m definitely not biting on Redbones again. The cornbread was probably the only thing I really liked, but that’s not a good enough reason to lure me back.
Kyle Joyce
Before covid this place was my absolute go-to on a weekend night out. The downstairs, Underbones, is a bar, with carpeted low/high table section and awesome wood carved skateboards, dog bones, and psychedelic fantasy paintings on the walls and ceilings. The upstairs section I’m not a fan of.
Food: the buffalo wings are a great appetizer and they run pretty spicey with a unique take on a homemade rub and buffalo sauce. Very juicy but crispy on the outside. The beef brisket sandwich melts in your mouth and comes with 1 side as well as both hot and sweet barbecue sauces.
I’ve been here many times and can day that the pulled pork is also really phenomenal. It was time to write a review.
… moreFood: the buffalo wings are a great appetizer and they run pretty spicey with a unique take on a homemade rub and buffalo sauce. Very juicy but crispy on the outside. The beef brisket sandwich melts in your mouth and comes with 1 side as well as both hot and sweet barbecue sauces.
I’ve been here many times and can day that the pulled pork is also really phenomenal. It was time to write a review.