Looking to get your barbecue on?
There are plenty of Boston restaurants serving up the authentic, delicious smokiness you might think you can only get down south. If you're ready to get your hands dirty, we've found the best spots in the city for feasting on some saucy comfort food. The only question is, where are you going first?
photo credit: The Smoke Shop BBQ
Multiple Locations
Southern hospitality AND down-home cooking? It's a match made in heaven. Stop by one of The Smoke Shop's locations for fried chicken thighs and award-winning St. Louis ribs. You'll find all your favorite sides, like cornbread, cucumber salad, pimento mac and cheese and more.
1250 Mass Ave
Head to Dorchester Brewery to have some classic BBQ with your brews. Feast on shredded brisket sandwiches, "dumpster fries," plant-based options and more. Don't forget to order the signature dessert; the toffee butter cake is made to order and arrives at the table warm and toasty.
1381 Boylston St
There's spectacular Southern cuisine right in the heart of Fenway. Sweet Cheeks is a neighborhood mainstay for a reason; you'll know why as soon as you order your first bucket of their world-famous buttermilk biscuits. For your main course, dig into a tray of pork belly, smoked chicken, or buttermilk fried tenders served with your choice of classic sides.
64 C St
A Brooklyn institution, Pig Beach brings bold, award-winning barbecue to Southie. Tender ribs, hot honey wings and smothered mac and cheese keep regulars coming back for more. Located inside PKL, it’s the perfect spot to fuel up before (or after) your match.
photo credit: Reunion BBQ
600 D St
Larry J’s BBQ Cafe is more than a meal — it’s a flavor trip with a hearty dose of Southern hospitality. It’s where great food meets easy company and every bite feels like home. From smoky ribs to comfort on a plate, they've got your cravings covered.
55 Chester St, Somerville
Since 1987, Redbones has been serving up delicious, plentiful barbecue in Davis Square. Enjoy brisket or burnt ends served with traditional sides or a rack of Texas or St. Louis-style ribs. With a strong craft beer lineup that really leans into the local beer scene, you can count on the perfect pour to match your meal.
439 Tremont St
Get ready to reunite with flavor at this unpretentious South End spot. Start your weekend with a smoky twist at brunch, where "rise and shine" meets "low and slow." From mac and cheese buckets that'll have you scraping the bottom of the pan, to fluffy biscuits you'll order again and again, Reunion BBQ is serving up comfort food at its finest.
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updated August 2025
