Top : United_States : MA : Arlington : Blue Ribbon Bar-B-Q908 Massachusetts Ave.
Arlington
MA
United States
02474
Telephone : 781.648.7427
Opening Times : Lunch Mon.-Sat., Dinner nightly
Type of cuisine served :Related web pages :Price DetailsThe typical price range for a meal at Blue Ribbon Bar-B-Q is $5.01 - $15 Payment MethodsAll restaurants accept cash; additional methods of payment are :-
Parking : street parking.
ReviewsWhats the big deal? OK, when Blue Ribbon first came to Arlington, it seemed to be enjoying immense popularity, and it made that particular part of Massachusetts Avenue smell like heaven. The sad truth is, it tastes like hell. The incredible smoky taste of the ribs or barbecue pork sandwiches is equivalent to sitting in a small room jam packed with heavy smokers. I figured this particular type of BBQ was an aquired taste that many southerners have learned to love. But I simply can't comprehend why a restaurant of this particular type of "pit-smoked" BBQ eight miles outside of Boston can be so popular. I can only rate this restaurant as being just so-so. OK, when Blue Ribbon first came to Arlington, it seemed to be enjoying immense popularity, and it made that particular part of Massachusetts Avenue smell like heaven. The sad truth is, it tastes like hell. The incredible smoky taste of the ribs or barbecue pork sandwiches is equivalent to sitting in a small room jam packed with heavy smokers. I figured this particular type of BBQ was an aquired taste that many southerners have learned to love. But I simply can't comprehend why a restaurant of this particular type of "pit-smoked" BBQ eight miles outside of Boston can be so popular. I can only rate this restaurant as being just so-so. Food Rating [4/10] Service Rating [6/10] Ambiance Rating [6/10] Not from around here...and better for it Anyone who is not from Mass. knows that the locals suffer from a peculiar backwardness when it comes to civilized eating. If you've ever tried to find Sunday brunch with good food _and_ good service at a reasonable price, you know what I mean. By those terms, Blue Ribbon Bar-B-Q is one of the saving graces of the Cambridge/Arlington area. It's almost enough to make up for the damnable traffic up here. Yes, it's that good. Anyone who is not from Mass. knows that the locals suffer from a peculiar backwardness when it comes to civilized eating. If you've ever tried to find Sunday brunch with good food _and_ good service at a reasonable price, you know what I mean. By those terms, Blue Ribbon Bar-B-Q is one of the saving graces of the Cambridge/Arlington area. It's almost enough to make up for the damnable traffic up here. Yes, it's that good. Food Rating [8/10] Service Rating [8/10] Ambiance Rating [8/10] delicious, not nutritious, and proud of it i can't say enough about this place. it's fast, friendly, reasonably priced and has a fun vintage atmosphere. i happen to prefer the smoky, dry-rubbed flavor of their ribs (i recommend the "one third slab + 2 sides" as a starting point, unless you're a lumberjack) and Texas brisket to the sloppy, saucy, sweet stuff slopped out over at Redbones in Davis Sq., the nearest BBQ competitor. note there's no liquor license, and not too many tables, but hosted my birthday dinner there for 16 people and we all left happy. yummy cookies and brownies, too, and the butteriest mashed potatoes. they also cater platters. my only regrets: i really can't eat there every day, and they took down the little beanie baby cow, pig, and chicken they used to have hanging over the pickup window. enjoy! i can't say enough about this place. it's fast, friendly, reasonably priced and has a fun vintage atmosphere. i happen to prefer the smoky, dry-rubbed flavor of their ribs (i recommend the "one third slab + 2 sides" as a starting point, unless you're a lumberjack) and Texas brisket to the sloppy, saucy, sweet stuff slopped out over at Redbones in Davis Sq., the nearest BBQ competitor. note there's no liquor license, and not too many tables, but hosted my birthday dinner there for 16 people and we all left happy. yummy cookies and brownies, too, and the butteriest mashed potatoes. they also cater platters. my only regrets: i really can't eat there every day, and they took down the little beanie baby cow, pig, and chicken they used to have hanging over the pickup window. enjoy! Food Rating [8/10] Service Rating [8/10] Ambiance Rating [6/10] Almost the real thing I live within smelling distance of this place, and I love BBQ! Real smoked BBQ is pretty hard to find in New England, probably due to the common attitudes represented by "Dan" above. A lot of people in this area seem to prefer bland food. Fortunately, there are enough to keep Blue Ribbon hopping pretty much all the time. They have a good selection of smoked meats, great mashed potatoes, and some other respectable side dishes. Portions are HUGE! One dinner plate is enough to feed two normal people. The quality and authenticity is easily enough to rank it the top BBQ in the Boston area. They've definitely got the smoking procedure DOWN! My only complaints are that the meat is often too lean to stay moist during the smoking process, and that the hot sauces are not really hot at all. Even the sauce marked "XXX Hot Sauce" is pretty darn tame. I live within smelling distance of this place, and I love BBQ! Real smoked BBQ is pretty hard to find in New England, probably due to the common attitudes represented by "Dan" above. A lot of people in this area seem to prefer bland food. Fortunately, there are enough to keep Blue Ribbon hopping pretty much all the time. They have a good selection of smoked meats, great mashed potatoes, and some other respectable side dishes. Portions are HUGE! One dinner plate is enough to feed two normal people. The quality and authenticity is easily enough to rank it the top BBQ in the Boston area. They've definitely got the smoking procedure DOWN! My only complaints are that the meat is often too lean to stay moist during the smoking process, and that the hot sauces are not really hot at all. Even the sauce marked "XXX Hot Sauce" is pretty darn tame. Food Rating [6/10] Service Rating [8/10] Ambiance Rating [6/10]
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