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908 Massachusetts Avenue

Arlington

All of our barbecue is cooked at low temperatures for long periods of time over oak and hickory hardwoods, producing moist, bold, flavorful meats. You'll feel as though you've been brought back to a lost version of America. 

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908 Massachusetts Avenue | Arlington, Massachusetts

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Monday - Saturday: 11AM - 9PM
Sunday: 11AM - 8PM

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(781) 648-7427

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Our barbecue is the result of passion-driven cooks who have spent years around the fire pits perfecting the meats. The same passion applies to the long list of side dishes and desserts, giving a grandma's kitchen flavor to the whole place. We share this experience with each guest and a simple nod of approval from a satisfied customer is what it's all about. Nearly all of our menu items are scratch-made in our kitchen on a daily basis. We invite you to join in the flavor revolution - from our rotating daily specials to the downright delicious classics - there is something for everyone.

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Platters
Sides
Bulk Meat
Specialities
Desserts
Group Meals
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"A Taste of Real BBQ"

This is a real taste of southern BBQ. There are very few places that get the right smoke and do not over sauce, but this is it. The pulled pork is the perfect combo of smoke and spices, then you get the sauce on the side and sauce it yourself. The brisket is as real as you can get. Great beef flavor. They take something very hard to make and deliver a great bite.
-Mattlapan79

"Just for the BBQ"

It's all about the BBQ...Amongst us we tried the ribs, (excellent meaty and not dry at all), the pulled pork (well seasoned and delicious) the chicken and lentil soup (a perfectly balanced meal for a small appetite with lots of chicken bits and lentils), the collard green.

"The best ribs east of St Louis"

These people are professional and caring. The ribs were as good as the ones I got in St Louis. The pulled pork is delicious. The Blue Ribbon has a slot of sides to make the meal even more enjoyable. This is more of a take out place out place bit the food is still warm when I get home and wonderful.

"Simple BBQ at its best"

Great pulled pork and sides with delicious sauce. Good friendly service and food that hits the spot. Ambience is simple and space very limited, but excellent for a quick bite and for takeout!

Sandwiches

North Carolina Pulled Pork | $13.99  Pork shoulder, smoked for 14 hours until it falls apart, mixed with vinegar-based BBQ sauce like you would find in eastern North Carolina.

Pulled Chicken | $13.99  Dry-rubbed boneless chicken thighs smoked until falling apart, mixed with a little North Carolina Vinegar BBQ sauce.

Kansas City Burnt Ends | $14.99  Beef brisket, smoked 14 hours with oak & hickory, chopped and cooked in our Sweet BBQ sauce until the meat is caramelized and fall-apart tender.

Texas Sliced Beef Brisket | $14.99  Smoked for 14 hours until very tender, sliced across the grain and lightly sauced with sweet BBQ sauce.

Texas Hot Link | $10.99  A locally made, mildly spicy classic Texas pork sausage, seasoned with black and white pepper, fresh garlic and marjoram, and topped with gold sauce.

St. Louis Cut Ribs | $10.49  Two St. Louis style trimmed pork spareribs, dry-rubbed, smoked for hours until tender, then lightly glazed with secret sauce. Served on two slices of white bread.

Johnny's Combo | $14.99  Kansas City Burnt Ends and Red Hot Smoked Sausage topped with gold sauce, cole slaw and pickles.

Triple Play Sliders | $14.99  North Carolina Pulled Pork, Pulled Chicken and Kansas City Burnt Ends sliders for those who can't decide.

Hot Open-Faced Brisket | $15.99  Beef Brisket served with mashed potatoes, pan gravy, green beans & cornbread.

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Platters

*Platters are served with your choice of two sides and cornbread.

North Carolina Pulled Pork | $16.99  Pork shoulder, smoked for 14 hours until it falls apart, mixed with vinegar-based BBQ sauce like you would find in eastern North Carolina.

Pulled Chicken | $16.99  Dry-rubbed boneless chicken thighs smoked until falling apart, mixed with a little North Carolina Vinegar BBQ sauce.

Kansas City Burnt Ends | $18.99  Beef brisket, smoked 14 hours with oak & hickory, chopped and cooked in our Sweet BBQ sauce until the meat is caramelized and fall-apart tender.

Texas Sliced Beef Brisket | $18.99  Smoked for 14 hours until very tender, sliced across the grain and lightly sauced with sweet BBQ sauce.

Texas Hot Links | $13.99  A locally made, mildly spicy classic Texas pork sausage, seasoned with black and white pepper, fresh garlic and marjoram, and topped with gold sauce.

St. Louis Cut Ribs | $16.99 ⅓ slab | $19.99 ½ slab   St. Louis style trimmed pork spareribs, dry-rubbed, smoked for hours until tender, then lightly glazed with secret sauce. ⅓ slab is 4 ribs.  ½ slab is 6 ribs.

Barbecued Chicken | $15.99 ½ chicken  Dry-rubbed with Blue Ribbon’s own 15-spice blend and smoked until tender & juicy.

Jamaican Jerked Chicken | $15.99 ½ chicken  Dry-rubbed with our own spicy Jamaican Jerk rub and smoked until tender & juicy.

Barbecue Duo Combo | $19.99  Choose two meats: Pulled Pork, Pulled Chicken, Smoked Sausage, Barbecued Chicken, Jerked Chicken, St. Louis Ribs, Beef Brisket (+$1) or Burnt Ends (+$1).

Barbecue Trio Combo | $21.99  Choose three meats: Pulled Pork, Pulled Chicken, Smoked Sausage, Barbecued Chicken, Jerked Chicken, St. Louis Ribs, Beef Brisket (+$1) or Burnt Ends (+$1).

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Sides

*All sides are $4/half pint, $7/pint or $14/quart.

Baked Beans | Cooked from scratch for 12 hours, flavored with molasses and beef brisket trimmings. 

Black-Eyed Corn | Sweet corn, black-eyed peas, tomatoes and spices. A Blue Ribbon innovation! Suitable for vegetarians. 

Cole Slaw | Shredded green cabbage and carrots, mixed with a vinegar and mayonnaise-based slaw dressing. Suitable for vegetarians. 

Collard Greens | Big leafy greens, popular in Southern cooking. Cooked 3-4 hours until tender with chicken stock, garlic, red pepper, salt & pepper. 

Dirty Rice | White rice sautéed with onion, celery, garlic, spices, and our Texas Hot Link Sausage. Topped with homemade gravy. 

Green Beans | Soft, long-cooked green beans, flavored with mildly spicy smoked pork sausage, vinegar, salt & pepper. 

Mashed Potatoes | Red bliss potatoes mashed with roasted garlic, half & half, butter, salt & pepper. Suitable for vegetarians. 

Potato Salad | Skin-on red bliss potatoes in a Southern-style yellow mustard dressing. Suitable for vegetarians. 

Rice and Beans | Cantina rice topped with Southwestern-style pinto beans. Suitable for vegetarians.

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Bulk Meat

North Carolina Pulled Pork | $8 ½ pint | $16 pint | $32 quart  Pork shoulder, smoked for 14 hours until it falls apart, mixed with vinegar-based BBQ sauce like you would find in eastern North Carolina.

Pulled Chicken | $8 ½ pint | $16 pint | $32 quart  Dry-rubbed boneless chicken thighs smoked until falling apart, mixed with a little North Carolina Vinegar BBQ sauce.

Kansas City Burnt Ends | $10 ½ pint | $20 pint | $40 quart  Beef brisket, smoked 14 hours with oak & hickory, chopped and cooked in our Sweet BBQ sauce until the meat is caramelized and fall-apart tender.

Texas Sliced Beef Brisket | $10 ½ pint | $20 pint | $40 quart  Smoked for 14 hours until very tender, sliced across the grain and lightly sauced with sweet BBQ sauce.

Texas Hot Links | $8 ½ pint | $16 pint | $32 quart  A locally made, mildly spicy classic Texas pork sausage, seasoned with black and white pepper, fresh garlic and marjoram, and topped with gold sauce.

St. Louis Cut Ribs | $3 1 bone | $13 ⅓ slab | $17 ½ slab | $30 full slab  St. Louis style trimmed pork spareribs, dry-rubbed, smoked for hours until tender, then lightly glazed with secret sauce.  1/3 slab is 4 ribs. 1/2 slab is 6 ribs. Full slab is 12 ribs.

Barbecued Chicken | $11 ½ chicken | $18 whole chicken  Dry-rubbed with Blue Ribbon’s own 15-spice blend and smoked until tender & juicy.

Barbecued Chicken | $11 ½ chicken | $18 whole chicken  Dry-rubbed with our own spicy Jamaican Jerk rub and smoked until tender & juicy.

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Specialities

Soup with Cornbread | $5.99 regular | $8.99 soup + slider combo | $10.99 quart  Delicious, homemade soup of the day.  Soup and slider combo comes with your choice of pulled pork, pulled chicken or burnt ends.

Burrito | $7.99 vegetarian | $10.99 pulled pork or pulled chicken | $11.99 burnt ends or beef brisket  Large flour tortilla stuffed with rice & beans, cabbage, salsa, cilantro & sour cream.

Big Green Salad | $6.99 vegetarian | $9.49 pulled chicken or spicy chicken salad   Served with cornbread and your choice of balsamic vinaigrette or Caesar dressing.

Side Dish Platter | $8.49  Your choice of three side dishes & cornbread.

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Desserts

Key Lime Pie | $3.99 slice | $16.99 pie  Sweet and tangy filling with a graham cracker crust. Whipped cream included. Whole pie serves 8.

Pecan Pie | $3.99 slice | $16.99 pie  Homemade pecan filling topped with pecan halves. Whipped cream included. Whole pie serves 8.

Chocolate Chip Brownie | $3.49 each  Deep, rich fudgy brownie.

Congo Bar | $3.49 each  Blonde brownie-type dessert similar to cookie dough with chocolate chips, pecans, and brown sugar.

Dreambar | $3.49 each  Home-baked layered dessert bar with a graham cracker crust, sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, coconut and pecan pieces.

Fruit Cobbler | $3.99 each  Delicious cobbler, baked with a biscuit topping. Assorted flavors daily. Whipped cream included.

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Group Meals

*All meals include ½ pints of homemade pickles & sweet, hot and gold BBQ sauces.

Greensboro Brown Bag | $49.99
  • (2) pints of Pulled Pork, Pulled Chicken, Texas Hot Links, Beef Brisket (+$4) or Burnt Ends (+$4)
  • (2) pints Side Dishes of your choice
  • (4) pieces of Cornbread
  • (8) Sandwich Rolls
Feedbag for 4 | $79.99
  • (1) slab of St. Louis Cut Dry-Rubbed Ribs
  • (1) pint of Pulled Pork, Pulled Chicken, Texas Hot Links, Beef Brisket (+$4) or Burnt Ends (+$4)
  • (1) Barbecued or Jamaican Jerked ½ Chicken
  • (2) pints Side Dishes of your choice
  • (4) pieces of Cornbread
  • (4) Sandwich Rolls
Supper for 6 | $119.99
  • (1 ½) slabs of St. Louis Cut Dry-Rubbed Ribs
  • (2) pints of Pulled Pork, Pulled Chicken, Texas Hot Links, Beef Brisket (+$4) or Burnt Ends (+$4)
  • (2) Barbecued or Jamaican Jerked ½ Chickens
  • (2) quarts Side Dishes of your choice
  • (6) pieces of Cornbread
  • (6) Sandwich Rolls

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Extras

Cornbread | $1.50 each

North Carolina Vinegar Sauce | $6 pint  A thin, vinegar-based sauce with a touch of sugar, crushed red pepper and spices.

Sweet BBQ Sauce | $6 pint  A tomato-based BBQ sauce with a little spice kick to it.

Hot BBQ Sauce | $6 pint  Same basic sauce as the sweet sauce with the addition of lots of habanero pepper.

Gold BBQ Sauce | $6 pint  A South Carolina-style mustard and caramelized onion-based sauce, sweet and a little spicy.

Blue Ribbon Homemade Pickles | $4 ½ pint

Spicy Tomato Salsa | $6 pint

Blue Ribbon Barbecue Rub | $6 ½ pint

Jamaican Jerk Rub | $7 ½ pint

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