Great looking place with some of the best food around and very friendly service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chili Mac, BBQ Fries Topped with Choice of Meat, Mashed
Jessica Lyons
Blackstrap is my GO TO for bbq, neighborhood vibes, live music, darts, etc. The staff is so fun, the food and drinks are amazing, it’s comfortable and chill but you still get great service and food/drink. The owners are super hands on and always there, and are such nice and cool people. Definitely recommend, especially for their live music nights! Nothing else like it around here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Beth Comeau
The customers (REGULARS) are wonderful. the bartenders were very nice too. Unfortunately, the food was horrible.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 4
victoria Vieira
Amazing service food was great. Tim made me and my husband feel like we were right at home and we'll definitely be coming back. Was such a great tasty and fun experience.
Dietary restrictions: Anyone with shellfish allergies come here. They are excellent at making sure you are safe
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
C L
Super friendly bar tenders, amazing bbq, interesting punters - a highlight of our trip
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matt Mahowald
Really wonderful service, waiter was awesome, food was great almost all the way around, maybe skip the sweet potato fires but everything else was great.
Unbelievable barbecue in Winthrop, what a fantastic place! I was served by Melissa, who is an absolute slice of heaven, just a delight! Being from Ireland myself, I was so impressed by the perfect pour on a pint of Guinness here, not something you’d expect from a bbq place but they really have a lovely pint of Guinness! The food was just incredible, probably the best barbecue I’ve ever had in my life. I was fortunate to meet the owner, Chris, who runs a really lovely neighborhood place where everyone is welcome. Such an inclusive little spot! Drop everything you’re doing and eat here, and if you see Melissa, tell her that Irish Shane says hello!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gary Abramson
I think the food was just okay . I just didn’t like the flavor of the wings or burnt ends .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burnt Ends of Brisket, Chicken Wings
rubia galui
Great drinks. Fun atmosphere. Delicious BBQ! Especially loved the pulled pork, Mac and cheese and green beans.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Greens and Mashed Potatoes, Chili Mac, Shredded BBQ Chicken, North Carolina Pulled Pork, BBQ Plate
Kevin Feeney
The food was just incredible! What a wonderful place, a true hidden gem! I can’t recommend this restaurant enough. Best BBQ I’ve ever had, and I’ve travelled across the world. Although I live in Montana, I’ll be back to visit Boston again and will be sure to visit Blackstrap again. The noise level in the restaurant was great and the food was piping hot. Oh, and being served by Melissa was just the icing on the cake! ☘️
The food was amazing, and the service was excellent. The burnt ends were delicious, and the mac and cheese was just how I liked it, not creamy.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Burnt Ends of Brisket
Thea Ferro
Been coming to Blackstrap for years and it is by far the best BBQ I’ve ever had. I’ve tried BBQ at a renowned spot in Dallas and it didn’t even come close to how good Blackstrap is. Every dish is full of flavor and the atmosphere and staff are great as wellCan’t recommend this place enough. My husband and I moved to the Merrimack valley 2 years ago and wish they would open another spot somewhere up here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Mark Yost
Nice little place in Winthrop. Atmosphere is great. Good selection of craft cocktails and craft beer.Food was hit and miss. The vinegar flavor to the pulled pork had a nice zing to it but was a bit overwhelming. The burnt ends were flavorful and tender but could have been crisper. The spicy slaw and mashed potatoes were spot on.I'd like to come back and try some other dishes, including the BBQ fries. And I disagree with other reviewers comparing Blackstrap to places in the Carolinas and Texas. I didn't expect the place to be internationally competitive. It's good for Boston and worth a visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: North Carolina Pulled Pork, Burnt Ends of Brisket, Mashed
Michael O
Best BBQ in the greater Boston area. Love the atmosphere- the jukebox is on point every time I go. Service is great, everyone is friendly. Oh and best BBQ ever.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Irish Johnny
I have travelled all across America and have visited many BBQ restaurants, this is by far my favorite. Who knew that Boston has sensational BBQ? The food was just sensational, and was only outdone by the service. Melissa waited on us, and she was an absolute delight, making sure that all of our needs were taken care of. The restaurant was spotlessly clean. The owner was working while we were there and he came over and chatted. He’s charismatic and enthusiastic, and his passion for food is clear to see when you look around the restaurant. Don’t think twice about visiting this lovely place!
Great looking place with some of the best food around and very friendly service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chili Mac, BBQ Fries Topped with Choice of Meat, Mashed
Blackstrap is my GO TO for bbq, neighborhood vibes, live music, darts, etc. The staff is so fun, the food and drinks are amazing, it’s comfortable and chill but you still get great service and food/drink. The owners are super hands on and always there, and are such nice and cool people. Definitely recommend, especially for their live music nights! Nothing else like it around here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The customers (REGULARS) are wonderful. the bartenders were very nice too.
Unfortunately, the food was horrible.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 4
Amazing service food was great. Tim made me and my husband feel like we were right at home and we'll definitely be coming back. Was such a great tasty and fun experience.
Dietary restrictions: Anyone with shellfish allergies come here. They are excellent at making sure you are safe
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Super friendly bar tenders, amazing bbq, interesting punters - a highlight of our trip
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really wonderful service, waiter was awesome, food was great almost all the way around, maybe skip the sweet potato fires but everything else was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Creamed Corn, Baked Beans, Fried Dill Pickles
Unbelievable barbecue in Winthrop, what a fantastic place! I was served by Melissa, who is an absolute slice of heaven, just a delight! Being from Ireland myself, I was so impressed by the perfect pour on a pint of Guinness here, not something you’d expect from a bbq place but they really have a lovely pint of Guinness! The food was just incredible, probably the best barbecue I’ve ever had in my life. I was fortunate to meet the owner, Chris, who runs a really lovely neighborhood place where everyone is welcome. Such an inclusive little spot! Drop everything you’re doing and eat here, and if you see Melissa, tell her that Irish Shane says hello!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I think the food was just okay . I just didn’t like the flavor of the wings or burnt ends .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burnt Ends of Brisket, Chicken Wings
Great drinks. Fun atmosphere. Delicious BBQ! Especially loved the pulled pork, Mac and cheese and green beans.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Greens and Mashed Potatoes, Chili Mac, Shredded BBQ Chicken, North Carolina Pulled Pork, BBQ Plate
The food was just incredible! What a wonderful place, a true hidden gem! I can’t recommend this restaurant enough. Best BBQ I’ve ever had, and I’ve travelled across the world. Although I live in Montana, I’ll be back to visit Boston again and will be sure to visit Blackstrap again. The noise level in the restaurant was great and the food was piping hot. Oh, and being served by Melissa was just the icing on the cake! ☘️
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The food was amazing, and the service was excellent. The burnt ends were delicious, and the mac and cheese was just how I liked it, not creamy.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Burnt Ends of Brisket
Been coming to Blackstrap for years and it is by far the best BBQ I’ve ever had. I’ve tried BBQ at a renowned spot in Dallas and it didn’t even come close to how good Blackstrap is. Every dish is full of flavor and the atmosphere and staff are great as wellCan’t recommend this place enough. My husband and I moved to the Merrimack valley 2 years ago and wish they would open another spot somewhere up here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Nice little place in Winthrop. Atmosphere is great. Good selection of craft cocktails and craft beer.Food was hit and miss. The vinegar flavor to the pulled pork had a nice zing to it but was a bit overwhelming. The burnt ends were flavorful and tender but could have been crisper. The spicy slaw and mashed potatoes were spot on.I'd like to come back and try some other dishes, including the BBQ fries. And I disagree with other reviewers comparing Blackstrap to places in the Carolinas and Texas. I didn't expect the place to be internationally competitive. It's good for Boston and worth a visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: North Carolina Pulled Pork, Burnt Ends of Brisket, Mashed
Best BBQ in the greater Boston area. Love the atmosphere- the jukebox is on point every time I go. Service is great, everyone is friendly. Oh and best BBQ ever.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have travelled all across America and have visited many BBQ restaurants, this is by far my favorite. Who knew that Boston has sensational BBQ? The food was just sensational, and was only outdone by the service. Melissa waited on us, and she was an absolute delight, making sure that all of our needs were taken care of. The restaurant was spotlessly clean. The owner was working while we were there and he came over and chatted. He’s charismatic and enthusiastic, and his passion for food is clear to see when you look around the restaurant. Don’t think twice about visiting this lovely place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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