Description:
Geographically, this raucous restaurant is in Somerville, but in spirit it's on a Southern back road where the sun is hot, the beer is cold, and a slab of meat is done to a turn. Barbecued ribs (Memphis-, Texas-, and Arkansas-style), smoked beef brisket, fried Louisiana catfish, and grilled chicken come with appropriate side dishes such as coleslaw and beans. The chummy staff can help you choose sweet, hot, mild, or vinegar sauce. The best non-barbecue dish is a starter or dinner of succulent buffalo shrimp, swimming in hot sauce. Portions are large, so pace yourself. You'll want to try the appetizers and sides -- catfish "catfingers," succotash, corn pudding, and collard greens, just to name a few; if you're with enough other people, the appetizer samplers are a good deal. The only less-than-tasty dish I've had here was watery broccoli. The beer selection is huge, and there's valet parking for your bike. Given a choice, sit upstairs -- Underbones, downstairs, is a noisy bar.
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Average Bones
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I live nearby, so i've been to Redbones a few times over the years. It's OK, but if you know real BBQ, or prefer the west Texas style which i'm partial to, you'll...
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- posted on 05.20.12
- by burrlamb
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Almost too much of good thing
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Redbones is replete with all the requisite BBQ cliches: well-worn, shack-like decor, walls plastered with photos and southern memorabilia, mason jar glasses and a boisterous clientele....
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- posted on 05.18.12
- by MK2000
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Beer selection good, poor excuse for Southern food
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The BBQ here is dry and not very tasty. The side dishes are small in portion and could be more flavorful. It is very inexpensive and therefore a hit with the local college kids but...
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- posted on 05.15.12
- by becknuts
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The Best!!!!!!!
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I moved away from the Boston area a few years ago. The only restaurant I have not been able to duplicate in my new home (or get out of my mind)... is Redbones. RB does BBQ right. Arkansas...
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- posted on 05.27.11
- by by makeroftoys at Citysearch
Awards:
Frommer's
- Recommended 2010
Message from Redbones
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.
- 24 Fresh Microbrews on Tap
- Catering & Delivery
- Hosts Local Brew Fests
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Contact:
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- tel: 617/628-2200
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Address:
- 55 Chester St
- Off Elm St. in Somerville
- Somerville, MA 02144
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Hours:
- Mon-Thurs 11:30am-10:30pm; Fri-Sat 11:30am-11pm; Sun 11am-10:30pm (brunch until 3pm); lunch Mon-Sat until 4pm, Sun noon-4pm; late-night menu daily until 12:30am
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