The Best Barbecue in Boston
Updated July 2026 · 5 places tracked
Boston has 5 barbecue joints on WaitlistWizard's live reservation catalog, clustered in Assembly Row, Harvard Square, and Fort Point. The list below ranks the standouts by diner rating, and we track real-time table availability at 4 of them.
Firefly's BBQ
Barbecue · Marlborough · $$
4.6(2,610)The Smoke Shop BBQ- Harvard Square
Barbecue · Harvard Square · $
4.6(821)
Dorchester Brewing Company & M&M BBQ
Barbecue · Boston · $$
4.5(763)The Smoke Shop BBQ - Seaport
Barbecue · Fort Point · $$
4.4(2,075)The Smoke Shop BBQ - Assembly Row
Barbecue · Assembly Row · $$
4.4(1,660)
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best barbecue joints in Boston?
- Ranked by diner ratings across the 5 barbecue joints in our Boston catalog, the top picks are Firefly's BBQ, The Smoke Shop BBQ- Harvard Square, and Dorchester Brewing Company & M&M BBQ.
- Which Boston neighborhoods are best for barbecue joints?
- Assembly Row, Harvard Square, and Fort Point have the highest concentration of barbecue joints in our Boston catalog.
- How do I get a table at a fully booked restaurant in Boston?
- WaitlistWizard monitors live reservation availability at 4 of these restaurants. Set a free watch on a sold-out table and you'll get an alert the moment a reservation opens up.