22 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Wakefield

“Great food and service! There were 5 of us and we sat in the bar. We all got hamburgers and it was BOGO. One of the best around. Cooked to each person's liking, it was hot, juicy and well seasoned. Great portions of onion rings and fries. Our server was so nice yet professional and boy was she on the ball! Attentive to empty glasses a big plus. All orders were correct. I will definitely be back for music bingo. Nice to have a restaurant who does it right.“

“Holy.. freakin ... moly. I've been to the smoke shop before, but this location?? BANANAS! The bartender, Daisy, is an absolute industry legend and made me this mezcal cocktail that I would sacrifice an appendage for. And yes, also.... The service was flawless. Carl, the director, was at the door and greeted me with a smile and welcoming energy. And like... damn dude... chill... what restaurant DO is in the floor crushing the service game? I'll tell you... him. The food is wild. Pimento Mac and cheese? Bro... they literally put the MAC in Mac and cheese. No wonder French Montana names his mixtapes Mac and cheese . Coleslaw f***s. Nashville sliders... STAAAAHHHPP IT. The only thing spicier in this world is the bartender . Absolutely gem of a restaurant and a pleasure to have in a city with no good bbq. Thank you!“

“Happened upon the Square Deli when a friend were in Chelsea for a medical test. OMGOODNESS. It was amazing. The menu was huge and so were the sandwiches. We had a Reuben and Paisano with lotsa fresh ingredients including yummy fresh bread. Served with homemade chips and pickles. Enough for 2 meals or to split if we agreed on the sandwich, lol. The owner was SO nice and friendly and accommodating. We opted for take out containers for another meal and the chocolate chip (homemade & huge) again with a great balance of soft in the middle and crispy on edges. They have been working on their cookies for a while, so they say, I think it's by far the best cookie I have ever had! hopefully don't have to go back for medical tests but would definitely field trip for their pizza next which has won many awards.“

“In Boston for the weekend and daughter and I stopped in Easter Sunday for late lunch/early dinner. Fantastic burnt ends, pulled pork. Also got Brussel sprouts and beans which were also fantastic. Ordered ribs and burnts ends with sides to take home to husband and son. Hubby's words - best Easter dinner ever! Think we started a new Easter tradition!“

“Attended a special event featuring a BBQ inspired vegan menu and wine tasting. The dishes were creative and delicious, the staff welcoming and wonderfully attentive, and the waterfront setting made it a great Boston destination. Plus the owner/chef spent some time chatting with the guests which made the night even more special- especially since it was a birthday gift for one of my friends! We all agreed it was one of our favorite dining experiences. Looking forward to more events like this.“

“Ive been blessed to spend the last year on a travel assignment to Boston and Ive discovered some pretty amazing food and Big Pig is one of the best!! The Brisket bomb has raised the bar for all other barbecue! I was so excited to share this food with my co workers and they loved it so much they ordered and shared with their family and friends. Big Pig is a feeling of home away from home!“

“Ok so first point is the food was awesome. Friendly staff, and good location. The price is good, a little less than typical for bbq. We had 3 meals which consisted of brisket, ribs and half chicken with the sides of Mac n cheese (which to me could use a little smoke flavor or cheese with a little more flavor. Could just be a personal preference. ) baked beans and Brussel sprouts.Overall fantastic meal for good price.They need a bigger seating area but for a new BBQ place in New England they are on their way to becoming well known for great food. Will visit again soon. Great job CODE 1 !!!!!“

“Rewriting my review because the place has changed hands and changed menus. Pleasantly surprised to see that brunch was still on the menu, and even more pleasantly surprised to see these awesome Indian brunch fusion dishes. We got the butter chicken eggs Benedict and the masala chai French toast. It was super fun and delicious, definitely considering becoming a regular. My only regret is that the portions have shrunk somewhat since the previous owners.“

“Very lively vibe , the bowling lanes here is soo cool and modern , it’s one of the best bowling alleys for fun, the music here was soo good that you will feel lively the food was also good and the service was o. Point they have a TT table also which is free to play and amazing drinks… loved the place nothing to complaint about!!“

“Such a great experience, our server Jenn could not have been more accommodating or friendly! Highly recommend the Tuscan wings and the Melanzana pizza pizza, wow! You won't regret it. We will be back, regularly. Also great coloring books and crayons which with our kids goes a LONG way!“

“Hands down, the Best BBQ in Greater Boston. Best of all, it's cheaper than a flight to Texas. Place is a garage in Union Square with no seating - it's takeout only. The guy that runs the spot is super passionate about the craft and was kind enough to chat and explain the process. Only caveat is that the brisket sells out fairly early. The sides are very good, don't sleep on them. Between this place, BT's in Sturbridge and Rusty Can in Byfield - the New England *good* Q scene is slowly improving.“

“We’ve been to the Brookline location before and now that we’ve been to the Harvard location we love both! We were running a little late due to parking and they were very accommodating. We had Sprite as our server and he was very helpful, attentive, friendly, and answered any questions we had. We ordered the meat lovers and loved it! We can’t wait to come back with more friends to try the all you can eat!“

“I went to Paul Baier’ Woodstock AI meetup at The Smoke Shop in Kendall Square and met some amazing people. The service was good, I had an Irish coffee while meeting with everyone at the place which was very accommodating to our event. It was great ??“

“Once again you and your wonderful staff at Coast Cafe, have outdone yourselves!! Joshua's birthday celebration was an amazing time and partly due to your delicious food. Everyone gave high praise to every dish and went back for seconds and thirds. Thank you so much for being such a Beacon of Light in the Community! We love Coast Cafe!!“

“Recommended!! New fav hotpot buffet spot in Malden! >> Reasonable price + Clean + Fresh + Yummy + warm service???The bone broth and spicy butter broth are awesome. The meats are tender and delicious.The sweet sticky rice in buffet menu is yummm.Also we tried the meat in the screwers today (a la carte). It's good as well.Overall, Definitely come back ?“

“Why can I not order wings on the Doordash app? I can order everything else but NOT wings??The food is great, service could be better.Multiple times I stopped by during lunch for wings and their excuse was "No wings right now, check back at 2 pm". I did check back after the recommended time and still no wings.. ridiculous .. A real hit or miss if you stop by the TD HUB a lot for lunch.Main reason for this review is to add "wings" as an option to order PICKUP on the Doordash app.“

“Good food and great service! I feel like the pricing was very good compared to other Brazilian BBQ places I have been to. Highly recommend checking this place out. Parking is tough but that’s normal for anywhere in downtown Peabody. The homemade flan was also the best flan I’ve ever had!“

“Customer on service on point when I walked in. Multiple people saying hi. Guy comes over and tells me how system works, sides then meat. Asked him for medium rare. Found a medium rare piece for me. Took me through all the meats they offer. Set me up with a great box. Food was hot, savory, and succulent. I moved nearby. I'll be eating a lot of meat.“

“A classic spot in the area. It is absolutely huge with two bars large seating areas and a takeout spot by the host stand. The bar can get crowded but I've never seen more than 3 groups seated beyond the bar high tops in the dining room so you can certainly always get a table. Beers and drinks in general are great! Pretty big menu, I've personally not enjoyed any of the food I've gotten as it all feels bland and kind of nursing-home-taste-bud cooked EXCEPT FOR the mozzeralla sticks. I could eat twenty plates of those.“

“Being a Southerner by birth, I'm always skeptical of a business in the North touting their "southern" bbq. But I must say, I was pleasantly surprised here. Very fast service, large menu, huge portion size. I wouldn't say it's the best barbecue I've ever had, but it's the closest thing to southern barbecue I found in the north so far.“

“If you haven't visited, you are missing out. We were there on a busy Saturday night. The place was full. Everything was so clean and orderly. There were many employees walking around making sure everyone was okay. The live music (you have to make a reservation for a table in the extra room) was amazing. The guitarist played many genres new and old. Our server was always checking in but not overbearing. The drinks were cold and delicious. The passion fruit caipirinha is a must. The food was delicious. My wife got food by the pound. I decided to go with a portion order. Everything was so fresh and good. Definitely going back soon.“

“What a perfect little BBQ place in Arlington, MA! When you enter, you place your order at the cash register, and they tell you when your food is ready. There is no table service. I ordered the North Carolina pulled pork sandwich without the bun (for GF) with green beans and baked beans. The portions were so large that I took half of the pulled pork home! Three other people in my party ordered the BBQ burrito and thought it was delicious! Another person ordered the Texas Hot Links Platter, and they also took home leftovers.There were multiple choices for the flavor of their homemade BBQ sauce, and I actually bought a bottle of their original sauce to bring home! The shop had only 3 small tables for seating, but many customers were picking up take out.Dietary restrictions: Right away I asked which of their foods contained gluten. The person who took my order was knowledgeable and pleasant. They easily explained that their meats and most sides were gluten free while the obvious things such as Mac&cheese, the cornbread, and the sandwich buns were not.“