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Larry J's BBQ Cafe
BBQ Joint and American Restaurant$$$$
Seaport District, Boston
"BEST BBQ! Have the brisket, with fat, cuz fat is where it's at, man!"(3 Tips)
"Pulled pork, mac & cheese, and cornbread: delicious combo!"(2 Tips)
"Pulled jerk pork sandwich is delicious"(3 Tips)
"Try the rib slabs and the potato salad!"(2 Tips)
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Terence ChanJune 5, 2016Get the burnt ends! Ribs were good too. Could have had more meat and smoke but still pretty good bbq for Boston. Cool place run my Larry and his wife. Look forward to trying other menu items. 3.5/5
Amanda KirbyAugust 31, 2018Everything!!! Walking around the seaport killing time before a concert ... we saw the same old same old and came across Larry Js. And SO glad we did 👍👍🤗🤗🙌🙌🙌🙌
Here's the meat and here's the BBQ ... great lunch spot then will fill me up for hours!
Michael McGraw-HerdegApril 27, 2018Spice lovers will love the FIRE BALLS, three extremely spicy meatballs. They're VERY spicy. My mouth hurts.
Boston.comJanuary 29, 2012The pulled chicken has a lot of dark meat appealing to those who prefer dark meat and heavily smoked flavor. Crispy catfish sandwich is a good cut of fish, lightly fried. Read more
Holla at Larry Jimerson for some awesome BBQ. Don't forget about the awesome greens and Mac and cheese.- Larry is awesome and has some stories to tell if you sit and talk with him. Plus the greens are pretty damn good as well!
Jake SmithMay 6, 2012When ordering, go for "Carolina" if you want a tangy, vinegar-y sauce or "Texas" if you dig a sweet, molasses flavor to BBQ sauce.
Chani ParentDecember 17, 2011I don't know how the food is yet but the owner, I'm assuming is Larry J, could use some personality.
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Larry J's BBQ Cafe brings the taste of high quality Texas barbeque to Boston! Check us out for finger licking, lip smacking, life changing SOUL FOOD.
Open until 7:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 11:30 AM–7:00 PM
- Sat
- 1:00 PM–7:00 PM
(617) 348-9800
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Outdoor Seating
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"Good BBQ in the tech district. Large restaurant with lots of alcohol options."
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"Best pulled pork sandwich I've ever had. Sweet and a hint of spice!"
Patrick Morrissey- 7.5
"Had the burnt ends last thing on a Sunday night and they will still really good. Very friendly staff, as well."
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