Blue Ribbon BBQ, located at 342 Washington St, Dedham, MA, has established itself as a must-visit destination for barbecue enthusiasts. With rave reviews coming from patrons like Sonya Key, who was initially skeptical but turned into a devoted fan after trying the pulled pork, it's clear that the flavors here are irresistible. The standout dishes include the Kansas City Burnt Ends, which are smoked to tender perfection, and their St. Louis Cut Ribs, lovingly dry-rubbed and glazed with a secret sauce that makes the meat fall off the bone.
Jessica Schneider praised the BBQ chicken, noting its impressive rub and distinctive kick, while also highlighting their delicious apple cobbler, showcasing a balance of sweetness and texture. The homestyle sides, such as baked beans made with brisket trimmings and perfectly seasoned collard greens, complement the meats beautifully.
Reviewers like Kelly B emphasize the creativity in daily specials, such as the buffalo chicken Caesar rollup, proving that Blue Ribbon BBQ not only excels in traditional barbecue but also excels in innovation. With a reputation for quality and flavor, it’s no surprise that the restaurant is often packed, earning its place as a beloved barbecue haven. Whether for a quick lunch or an elaborate catered event, Blue Ribbon BBQ delivers an unforgettable culinary experience worth every bite.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Offers kerbside pickup
Offers delivery
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves comfort food
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves vegetarian dishes
Dining options
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has catering
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Popular with tourists
Planning
Doesn't accept reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Parking
Free multi-storey car park
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
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Reviews For Blue Ribbon BBQ
Sonya Key
Jun 22,2025
We came here as a quick stop from a car trip. At first I was skeptical, because their was no one inside, but I had a bite of the pulled pork and everything changed. Definitely a Great place to go for lunch, and all of their food was delicious
Jessica Schneider
Jun 19,2025
Blue Ribbon BBQ had absolutely delicious food! My team catered our event with their stuff. They were A sevice and arrived on time. I really adirrd BBQ chicjen it had a great rub and kicj to it. i also loved their apple cobler. The apples were sweet and cooked amazingly.
Kelly B
Jun 9,2025
This place is the freaking bee's knees of barbecue. If you call yourself a barbecue lover or if you just "like" barbecue you gotta check this place out. They have DAILY menu specials and it's always some delicious mashup like looking at the menu right now, one of the daily menu specials is a buffalo chicken caesar rollup like what?! That sounds amazing! Anyway, it was pretty easy to get parking here, but they also have two parking garages because they get THAT packed. We got platters (served with your choice of two sides and cornbread): PULLED CHICKEN Dry-rubbed boneless chicken thighs smoked until falling apart, mixed with a little North Carolina Vinegar BBQ sauce. The chicken was deliciously juicy and that vinegar barbecue sauce is unreal. I usually don't like pulled chicken because of how dry it usually is and this was just so tasty. KANSAS CITY BURNT ENDS Beef brisket that had been smoked for about 14 hours with oak & hickory, chopped up and cooked in their Sweet BBQ sauce (which is also sold separately) until the meat is caramelized and literally falls apart from the tenderness. I freaking love burnt ends and the best burnt ends I've ever had was down South and oh my gosh these Kansas City Burnt Ends were up there. So flavorful, lightly charred and just so so addicting, bite after bite. Sooo good. ST. LOUIS CUT RIBS St. Louis style trimmed pork spare ribs that had been dry-rubbed, smoked for hours til tender, then lightly glazed with their secret sauce. We got 1/3 slab which is 4 ribs. Such tasty ribs, the meat just falls off the bone, the way it's supposed to! BAKED BEANS Cooked from scratch for 12 hours, flavored with molasses and beef brisket trimmings. These beans are just a yummy classic. Sweet and hearty. COLE SLAW Shredded green cabbage and carrots, mixed with a vinegar and mayo based slaw dressing. Refreshing and light with a great crunch in between all the meats. COLLARD GREENS Big leafy greens, cooked for 3-4 hours until tender with chicken stock, garlic, red pepper, salt and pepper. These were some tasty collard greens made just the way it should be slightly sweet and earthy. Not soggy or overly salty. Just right. CORNBREAD Their homemade cornbread is so tasty, it's super light and fluffy. Ugh, so good. Crumbly and buttery, and just a teeny bit of sweetness making every bite so delicious. It paired perfectly with the barbecue meat and was able to stand alone too with how good it tasted. DIRTY RICE White rice sauteed with onion, celery, garlic, spices, and their Texas Hot Link Sausage. Topped with homemade gravy. The rice was perfectly cooked, nice and al dente. The addition of celery, garlic, spices and the hot sausage made this rice so flavorful with a hint of spice. The homemade gravy was just the perfect addition to make this side even more tasty. GREEN BEANS Cooked greens beans, flavored with mildly spicy smoked pork sausage, vinegar, salt & pepper. These green beans were soo good. Well flavored and a very slight crunch, you can tell these were prepared fresh and not frozen, they just soaked up all the juices they were cooked in, it was just delicious. MASHED POTATOES Red bliss potatoes mashed with roasted garlic, half & half, butter, salt & pepper. Really creamy with lumps of potatoes in it, lots of butter too. I really liked this side, it was well salted and flavored. Some yummy mashed potatoes they got here. I have MISSED southern barbecue and this place really hit the spot and checked allll the boxes. I'm telling you, you have got to try this place out if you're a barbecue fanatic because this place is absolutely worth the visit and try. Highly recommend!
Justin Snider
May 31,2025
It's good BBQ. As the brisket was juicy and seasoned well. The pulled pork was tasty. Loved all the sauces. Would definitely come again!
Ryan Peters
May 19,2025
Everything was beyond excellent. The brisket, pork, chicken, all were amazing. The sauces are just as good, but honestly the meats are so unbelievable they don't even need the sauces. That said, the kick the "hot" sauce has is addictive, and the vinegar-based North Carolina sauce is also great. Mix them together for a blend of flavors...just can't go wrong. They also cater.
Mr. Kilgore
Apr 20,2025
Definitely surprised on how good the food was. I do like a good BBQ joint. Not to many in New England. Blue Ribbon exceeded my expectations! Brisket was one of the best I have had! Wings were good. Pecan pie was excellent! Definitely a great place!
Joey Spadoni
Apr 17,2025
This spot is beyond amazing. So fresh. Fast service. High quality. Fun atmosphere. Catchy tunes. Great place to meet with friends for a delicious, low key, BBQ meal!
Michaela S
Mar 28,2025
We love getting the trio platter and a dozen rolls for dinner. Perfect serving size for dinner for 2, we usually get an extra 1/2 pint of pulled pork to enjoy for lunches the next day. The meats are tender and juicy, especially their pulled pork, brisket, and ribs. Their coleslaw and potato salad are chunky and flavorful. They protect your cornbread with some aluminum foil so it doesn't get soggy before you're ready.
Reviews For Blue Ribbon BBQ