We used Blue Ribbon catering for a 60-person event this weekend. I really have no words except to say OMG!!! The service from the first call to the timely delivery of hot, fresh food, right through the eating of EVERY LAST BITE we were not disappointed. More than generous amounts of food, and expert guidance in what to order and what not to order. The burnt ends were moist and tender. Blue Ribbon provided generous amounts of extra sauce to your liking which put everything over the top. We're from CT but will definitely visit Blue Ribbon when we're in the area.
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İ tried time first time here . İ love it .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sandwich
Jeffrey Plikunas
If you have not tried the best barbecue in Massachusetts, you should consider visiting. This is because smoked barbecue is an exceptional cuisine and it's unlikely that you will find a better alternative anywhere else. The cost of this meal is quite reasonable, which makes it a perfect choice for any budget.
As a southerner, I'm particular about BBQ, and I am pleased to say that I'll be back to Blue Ribbon. When we walked in, I saw the tea and lemonade dispensers (good sign and free refills!), and the sauce dispensers (another good sign). I ordered the sliced brisket platter with mashed potatoes and dirty rice & gravy. It also came with cornbread. The brisket was VERY tender and while it had a decent amount of fat on it, it was only on the edges and was really good overall. The dirty rice with gravy was solid, and I wouldn't knock the mashed potatoes either. Is the sweet tea really sweet tea? No, but remember we're in Massachusetts. The portion sizes were more generous than other BBQ places in the area, and all things considered, I would be happy to come back here again.
Rowan F.
We ordered delivery from this blue ribbon bbq in west Newton. Food arrived exactly when expected and gave timely updates throughout the delivery process. Helpings were surprisingly large although prices were as well. Food was incredibly flavorful and meat was genuinely fall off the bone tender. Marked down from 5 to 4 stars because the hot food was lukewarm upon delivery and needed to be reheated in the microwave. And we found a tiny finger joint sized bone in the pulled chicken. Can't speak to the ambiance because we got delivery but see attached pics for the actual food!
Gonzalo P.
This place is a classic and I have been coming here for more than 20 Years and it never disappoints. What most people may not know, is that the word Barbecue, came from the original "barbacoa" and the origins of this type of cooking came from the Caribbean by local indigenous people or "Taino " who cooked meat over wood fire. When I walk into this place, it just brings me back home to my native Venezuela, but also to the South that is now famous for it's BBQ, aroma and flavors. You get all of it, as soon as you walk into the door! The windows are usually misty with all the heat from the kitchen, especially during Winter, when I visited it last time. The place just never stops and while this is mostly a takeout place, they do have diner style seating for about 10+ people, where most people, like me, just cannot wait to eat and take it home (which is why I forgot to take pictures of the food). I usually order the burnt ends and choose between 7-8 different selections of BBQ Sauce that they have and sell as well, including all the cool merchandise celebrating this place. In the past, I have ordered the baby back ribs and they are always falling off the bone and melting in your mouth. Around the sauces, you can have tangy, sweet, spicy and many other combinations. If you order the plates, like I do, you can order two sides like slaw, baked beans (my favorite), mashed potatoes, rice and beans and it always come with the traditional corn bread. I am usually coming from the Boston Area to Metrowest, where I live. You can get off the MassPike and be at this place in less than a minute and get one the pike or other highways, just as quickly. This is the main reason why every time I have a craving for BBQ and driving home, this is the spot that I go to. You will not be disappointed, try this place out! Cheers!
Adam F.
The person handling takeout orders was rude and feigned a southern accent to try to give this WASPy, flavorless excuse for "barbeque" some color. The chicken was dry and the pulled pork made mayonnaise seem spicy. A true testament of cultural appropriation, I'm embarrassed that this place received an award
J. Noless
Boston BBQ at it's Best!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeremiah Noles
Boston BBQ at it's Best!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Krysta Brugger
Truly the best of the best BBQ. My family has been eating BRBBQ for decades. Last time I went in the man at the front was very kind. Highly suggest the Cole slaw, pulled pork, mashed potatoes, pickles and cornbread. Make a big plate if it with the HOT BBQ sauce and it really hits all flavor cravings.I just wish they had mac and cheese. I wonder if that’s in the works?!?
This has been my go too for years but over the past 18 months they've become very inconsistent. My last rack of ribs seemingly had no time in the smoker and were underdone. I know the effort it takes to turn out good Q so hopefully things return to their old ways. As well the green beans were over vinigered....
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Michael Moran
Great BBQ! No beer, though.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Austin Wolf
Meat was dry and tough. Tasted like it had been sitting under a heat lamp for a while. BBQ sauce was put on top to
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ Sauce
Bob R.
We ordered a rack of rids and they was no meat on them just a lot of fat very disappointed
Mary H.
I've been a blue ribbon fan for over 30 years but sadly won't be returning due to the recent west Newton meal experience. One order just wrong ( pulled pork not burnt ends) ; food dried out tasteless and cold. Really sorry - used to be a go to
We used Blue Ribbon catering for a 60-person event this weekend. I really have no words except to say OMG!!! The service from the first call to the timely delivery of hot, fresh food, right through the eating of EVERY LAST BITE we were not disappointed. More than generous amounts of food, and expert guidance in what to order and what not to order. The burnt ends were moist and tender. Blue Ribbon provided generous amounts of extra sauce to your liking which put everything over the top. We're from CT but will definitely visit Blue Ribbon when we're in the area.
İ tried time first time here . İ love it .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sandwich
If you have not tried the best barbecue in Massachusetts, you should consider visiting. This is because smoked barbecue is an exceptional cuisine and it's unlikely that you will find a better alternative anywhere else. The cost of this meal is quite reasonable, which makes it a perfect choice for any budget.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: North Carolina Pulled Pork Platter, Cornbread, Mashed Potatoes, Pulled Chicken, Double Mashed Potatoes, Kansas City Burnt Ends, Sandwich, BBQ Sauce
As a southerner, I'm particular about BBQ, and I am pleased to say that I'll be back to Blue Ribbon. When we walked in, I saw the tea and lemonade dispensers (good sign and free refills!), and the sauce dispensers (another good sign). I ordered the sliced brisket platter with mashed potatoes and dirty rice & gravy. It also came with cornbread. The brisket was VERY tender and while it had a decent amount of fat on it, it was only on the edges and was really good overall. The dirty rice with gravy was solid, and I wouldn't knock the mashed potatoes either. Is the sweet tea really sweet tea? No, but remember we're in Massachusetts. The portion sizes were more generous than other BBQ places in the area, and all things considered, I would be happy to come back here again.
We ordered delivery from this blue ribbon bbq in west Newton. Food arrived exactly when expected and gave timely updates throughout the delivery process. Helpings were surprisingly large although prices were as well. Food was incredibly flavorful and meat was genuinely fall off the bone tender. Marked down from 5 to 4 stars because the hot food was lukewarm upon delivery and needed to be reheated in the microwave. And we found a tiny finger joint sized bone in the pulled chicken. Can't speak to the ambiance because we got delivery but see attached pics for the actual food!
This place is a classic and I have been coming here for more than 20 Years and it never disappoints. What most people may not know, is that the word Barbecue, came from the original "barbacoa" and the origins of this type of cooking came from the Caribbean by local indigenous people or "Taino " who cooked meat over wood fire. When I walk into this place, it just brings me back home to my native Venezuela, but also to the South that is now famous for it's BBQ, aroma and flavors. You get all of it, as soon as you walk into the door! The windows are usually misty with all the heat from the kitchen, especially during Winter, when I visited it last time. The place just never stops and while this is mostly a takeout place, they do have diner style seating for about 10+ people, where most people, like me, just cannot wait to eat and take it home (which is why I forgot to take pictures of the food). I usually order the burnt ends and choose between 7-8 different selections of BBQ Sauce that they have and sell as well, including all the cool merchandise celebrating this place. In the past, I have ordered the baby back ribs and they are always falling off the bone and melting in your mouth. Around the sauces, you can have tangy, sweet, spicy and many other combinations. If you order the plates, like I do, you can order two sides like slaw, baked beans (my favorite), mashed potatoes, rice and beans and it always come with the traditional corn bread. I am usually coming from the Boston Area to Metrowest, where I live. You can get off the MassPike and be at this place in less than a minute and get one the pike or other highways, just as quickly. This is the main reason why every time I have a craving for BBQ and driving home, this is the spot that I go to. You will not be disappointed, try this place out! Cheers!
The person handling takeout orders was rude and feigned a southern accent to try to give this WASPy, flavorless excuse for "barbeque" some color. The chicken was dry and the pulled pork made mayonnaise seem spicy. A true testament of cultural appropriation, I'm embarrassed that this place received an award
Boston BBQ at it's Best!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Boston BBQ at it's Best!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Truly the best of the best BBQ. My family has been eating BRBBQ for decades. Last time I went in the man at the front was very kind. Highly suggest the Cole slaw, pulled pork, mashed potatoes, pickles and cornbread. Make a big plate if it with the HOT BBQ sauce and it really hits all flavor cravings.I just wish they had mac and cheese. I wonder if that’s in the works?!?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mashed Potatoes, BBQ
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This has been my go too for years but over the past 18 months they've become very inconsistent. My last rack of ribs seemingly had no time in the smoker and were underdone. I know the effort it takes to turn out good Q so hopefully things return to their old ways. As well the green beans were over vinigered....
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Great BBQ! No beer, though.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Meat was dry and tough. Tasted like it had been sitting under a heat lamp for a while. BBQ sauce was put on top to
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ Sauce
We ordered a rack of rids and they was no meat on them just a lot of fat very disappointed
I've been a blue ribbon fan for over 30 years but sadly won't be returning due to the recent west Newton meal experience. One order just wrong ( pulled pork not burnt ends) ; food dried out tasteless and cold. Really sorry - used to be a go to