Blue Ribbon BBQ

I get bbq from here probably once a month. Decent smoked brisket in the area since there just aren't many near Boston. Good portion for the price and the people working there are always so friendly. Won't go wrong on a hungry night craving for flavor and protein.

The smell is fabulous when you walk in. Delicious pulled pork and great choice of sides. They had pickled beets today. Only downside to this Virginian was the sugar in the cornbread. But I know opinions vary on this, even in the South.

Blue Ribbon BBQ absolutely nailed it. Their catering service was incredibly easy and smooth from start to finish. Everything was well-organized, on time, and stress-free. And the food? So good. Delicious, fresh, and crowd-pleasing across the board. This is coming from someone who doesn’t even love BBQ, and I was genuinely impressed. The flavors were spot-on without being overwhelming, and there was something everyone enjoyed. I’d confidently recommend Blue Ribbon BBQ for any event and would happily use them again.

Blue Ribbon BBQ has been a go-to for us over the years, and for good reason—it’s become an institution in the Boston area, and when it comes to barbecue, nothing else quite stacks up. If you’re looking for a takeout option, the 3-meat combo with two sides is an absolute winner, perfect for sharing with someone and an incredible value for the quality. Starting with the sides: the coleslaw is exactly what you’d want—crunchy, not overly creamy, with just the right amount of seasoning. It’s refreshing and adds a nice balance to the richness of the meat. Then there are the mashed potatoes with gravy, which might actually exceed any expectations you have. Think rich, buttery, smooth potatoes paired with a velvety gravy that’s just out of this world. As for the meat, the brisket is a standout.

As a professional chef and pitmaster I can tell you that I’m sadly disappointed in their smoked meats. The sides were all delicious but every single one of our meats were dry and overcooked. The jerk chicken? Good lord baby Jesus do not call it that. It had zero jerk flavor and it was sooooo dry my cat wouldn’t even eat it. The hot link was decent but had next to no flavor besides a lil heat. The brisket was soooo dry. Not lean. Dry! The pork ribs were burnt beyond being able to be ate. The sides were really good but I didn’t pay $34.00 a plate to have everything burnt!