Featured Items

Barbecue Duo Platter (Choose 2 Meats )
Your choice of two meats, served with cornbread. Can be served with your choice of 2 side dishes$22.99
Side Dish Platter
Your choice of three sides served with a piece of cornbread. Great for Vegetarians. Sides that do not include meat are; black-eyed corn, coleslaw, mashed potatoes and rice & beans. Special sides of the day may also not contain meat.$9.99
Pulled Pork Platter
Pork shoulder, smoked for 14 hours until it falls apart, mixed with vinegar-based BBQ sauce like you would find in Eastern North Carolina. Large portion served with cornbread. Can be served with your choice of 2 side dishes$18.99
Sandwiches

Pulled Pork Sandwich
Pork shoulder, smoked for 14 hours until it falls apart, mixed with vinegar-based BBQ sauce like you would find in Eastern North Carolina. Can be served with your choice of two side$15.99
Pulled Chicken Sandwich
Dry-rubbed chicken thighs smoked until falling apart, mixed with a little North Carolina vinegar BBQ sauce. Can be served with your choice of two side$15.99
Burnt Ends Sandwich
Beef brisket, smoked 14 hours with oak & hickory, chopped and cooked in our sweet BBQ sauce until the meat is caramelized and fall-apart tender. Can be served with your choice of two side$16.99
Beef Brisket Sandwich
Smoked for 14 hours until very tender, sliced thinly across the grain and lightly sauced with sweet BBQ sauce. Can be served with your choice of two side$16.99
Texas Hot Link Sandwich
A locally made, mildly spicy classic Texas pork sausage, seasoned with black and white pepper, fresh garlic and marjoram, and topped with gold sauce. Can be served with your choice of two side$11.99
Rib Sandwich (2 Bones)
Full-size pork spareribs (these are not baby- back ribs), rubbed with Blue Ribbon's own 15-spice blend, smoked for five hours until tender and the meat pulls easily from the bone. Served on two slices of white bread. Can be served with your choice of two s$10.99
Johnny's Combo
Kansas city burnt ends and red hot smoked sausage topped with gold sauce, coleslaw and pickles$16.99
Triple Play Sliders
North Carolina pulled pork, pulled chicken and kansas city burnt ends sliders for those who can't decide. Can be served with your choice of two side$16.99
Open-Faced Brisket Sandwich
Beef brisket served with pan gravy, two sides & cornbread$16.99
Spicy Chicken Salad Roll-Up
Served with lettuce, tomato, shredded cabbage and cilantro in a giant flour tortilla$14.99
Platters

Pulled Pork Platter
Pork shoulder, smoked for 14 hours until it falls apart, mixed with vinegar-based BBQ sauce like you would find in Eastern North Carolina. Large portion served with cornbread. Can be served with your choice of 2 side dishes$18.99
Pulled Chicken Platter
Dry-rubbed chicken thighs smoked until falling apart, mixed with a little North Carolina vinegar BBQ sauce. Large portion served with cornbread. Can be served with your choice of 2 side dishes$18.99
Beef Brisket Platter
Smoked for 14 hours until very tender, sliced across the grain and lightly sauced with sweet BBQ sauce. Large portion served with cornbread. Can be served with your choice of 2 side dishes$20.99
Burnt Ends Platter
Beef brisket, smoked 14 hours with oak & hickory, chopped and cooked in our sweet BBQ sauce until the meat is caramelized and fall-apart tender. Large portion served with cornbread. Can be served with your choice of 2 side dishes$20.99
Texas Hot Links Platter
A locally made, mildly spicy classic Texas pork sausage, seasoned with black and white pepper, fresh garlic and marjoram, and topped with gold sauce. Large portion served with cornbread. Can be served with your choice of 2 side dishes$14.99
St. Louis Ribs 1/3 Slab Platter
St. Louis style trimmed pork spareribs, dry- rubbed, smoked for hours until tender, then lightly glazed with secret sauce. 1/3 slab is 4 ribs. Served with cornbread. Can be served with your choice of 2 side dishes$18.99
St. Louis Ribs 1/2 Slab Platter
St. Louis style trimmed pork spareribs, dry-rubbed, smoked for hours until tender, then lightly glazed with secret sauce. 1/2 slab is 6 ribs. Served with cornbread. Can be served with your choice of 2 side dishes$22.99
4pc BBQ Chicken Platter
Dry-rubbed with Blue Ribbon's own 15-spice blend and smoked for 2-3 hours. Served with cornbread. Can be served with your choice of 2 side dishes$15.99
4pc Jamaican Jerked Chicken Platter
Dry-rubbed with our own spicy Jamaican jerk rub (habanero peppers, garlic, herbs and spices) and smoked for 2-3 hours. Served with cornbread. Can be served with your choice of 2 side dishes$15.99
Barbecue Duo Platter (Choose 2 Meats )
Your choice of two meats, served with cornbread. Can be served with your choice of 2 side dishes$22.99
Barbecue Trio Platter (Choose 3 Meats)
Your choice of three meats, served with cornbread. Can be served with your choice of 2 side dishes$24.99
Specialties

Soup of the Day & Cornbread
Delicious, homemade soup of the day. Served with cornbread$6.99
Quart of Soup of the Day
Delicious, homemade soup of the day served with cornbread.$10.99
Soup and Slider Combo
Soup and sandwich combo - delicious, homemade soup of the day and your choice of a North Carolina pulled pork, pulled chicken or Kansas city burnt ends slider$10.99
Big Green Salad
Spring greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, bell peppers and shredded cabbage. Served with balsamic vinaigrette or Caesar salad dressings$7.99
Side Dish Platter
Your choice of three sides served with a piece of cornbread. Great for Vegetarians. Sides that do not include meat are; black-eyed corn, coleslaw, mashed potatoes and rice & beans. Special sides of the day may also not contain meat.$9.99
Burrito
Flour tortilla, rice, beans, sour cream, salsa, cabbage, cilantro and your choice of meat.$8.99Stick to your Ribs Combo (2 Ribs & Soup)
Two St. Louis spare ribs with our soup of the day.$9.99
Daily Specials-Arlington
Hoe-Down Sandwich
Pulled pork on an onion roll topped with frito corn chips, cole slaw, and hot honey BBQ sauce.$15.99Sweet N Sticky Ribs Platter
St. Louis Dry Rubbed ribs slowly braised in Coca-Cola and molasses BBQ sauce until fall off the bone tender!$18.99+Buffalo Chicken Rollup
Smoked BBQ Chicken shredded, chopped lettuce, red onion, buffalo sauce, Caesar dressing, parmesan cheese, crouton crumbs, in a flour tortilla.$15.99Piggy Park Pork Sliders
3 Pulled pork slider sandwiches, topped with cole slaw, onions, and tangy golden BBQ sauce.$16.99Wings Plate
Slow-smoked BBQ Rubbed wings. Choice of sauce; Hot honey BBQ, Buffalo, or Sweet n Sticky BBQ.$15.99Box of Wings
Slow-smoked BBQ Rubbed wings. Choice of sauce; Hot honey BBQ, Buffalo, or Sweet n Sticky BBQ.$12.99Cuban Brisket Rollup
$16.99Southwest Chicken Rollup
$15.99
Bulk Meat

Pulled Pork
Boneless pork shoulder, smoked for 14 hours until it falls apart, mixed with vinegar-based BBQ sauce like you would find in Eastern North Carolina$9.00+
Pulled Chicken
Dry-rubbed boneless chicken thighs smoked until falling apart, mixed with a little North Carolina vinegar BBQ sauce$9.00+
Burnt Ends
The top of the beef brisket, smoked for 14 hours until very tender, chopped and cooked slowly in a sweet tomato-based BBQ sauce until the meat is tender and falling apart$13.00+
Beef Brisket
Smoked for 14 hours until tender, sliced across the grain and lightly sauced with sweet BBQ sauce.$13.00+
Texas Hot Links
A locally made, mildly spicy classic Texas pork sausage, seasoned with black and white pepper, fresh garlic and marjoram$5.00+
St. Louis Cut Ribs
St. Louis style trimmed pork spareribs, dry-rubbed, smoked for hours until tender, then lightly glazed with secret sauce. 1 rib$4.00+
BBQ Chicken
Dry-rubbed with Blue Ribbon's own 15-spice blend and smoked for 2-3 hours$11.00+
Jamaican Jerked Chicken
Dry-rubbed with our own spicy Jamaican jerk rub (habanero peppers, garlic, herbs and spices) and smoked for 2-3 hours$11.00+
Feed-A-Crowd
Greensboro Brown Bag
(Feeds 4-6) 2 pints of boneless meat 2 pints of side dishes served with BBQ sauces, pickles, cornbread & rolls.$59.99
Feed Bag
(Feeds 4-6) 1 slab of St. Louis cut ribs, one 1/2 BBQ or jerked chicken, 1 pint boneless meat, 2 pints of side dishes served with BBQ sauces, pickles, cornbread & rolls.$88.99
Supper
(Feeds 6-8) 1 ½ slabs of St. Louis cut ribs, two 1/2 BBQ or jerked chickens, 2 pints boneless meat, 2 quarts of side dishes served with BBQ sauces, pickles, cornbread & rolls.$136.99
Drinks
Homemade Desserts
Slice of Pie
End with a sweet treat! Choose between our Pecan Pie with a sweet, nutty filling or our tangy, creamy Key Lime Pie with a graham cracker crust.$4.99Whole Pie
Feed the whole crowd with a full-sized pie. Pick our homemade Pecan or Key Lime Pie for the perfect ending to your meal.$19.99
Dessert Bar
Pick from three favorites: Our fudgy classic Brownie, Congo Bar with brown sugar and vanilla, or our Dream Bar loaded with chocolate chips, pecans and coconut flakes. All baked to a chewy perfection.$3.99Fruit Cobbler of the Day
A warm, fruit-filled cobbler topped with a golden, buttery crust and baked until perfectly bubbly.$4.49Cornbread Pudding
OUT OF STOCK$3.99Blueberry Cornbread Pudding
OUT OF STOCK$3.99Mini Pound Cakes
$3.25
Extras

Cornbread
Warm, golden cornbread with a moist, tender texture and a hint of sweetness.$2.50Sauce
Choose from our signature BBQ sauces: Sweet for classic smoky flavor, Hot for a bold spicy kick, Gold with a tangy mustard base, XXX for serious heat, or NC Vinegar for a zesty, vinegar-forward sauce with a peppery finish. There's a sauce to match every BBQ craving.
Pickles (1/2 Pint)
Crisp, tangy pickle chips serves as the perfect refreshing side to any BBQ plate or sandwich.$4.00Homemade Salsa
Fresh tomato salsa bursting with vibrant vegetables, herbs, and a touch of spice for a flavorful finishing touch.$6.00Gravy
Homestyle comforting gravy that's perfect over mashed potatoes, meats, and more.$1.25+Rubs
Your choice of our signature BBQ Dry Rub, featuring a savory blend of smoky spices, or our Jerk Rub, crafted with bold Caribbean seasonings and just the right amount of heat.Sandwich Roll
Our soft, fresh baked rolls are the perfect addition to any BBQ feast great for making sandwiches or enjoying alongside your favorite smoked meats.$0.50Dozen Rolls
Warm, soft, and freshly baked, these rolls are made for piling high with barbecue or savoring alongside your favorite smoked meats.$5.50Bag of Fritos
Add some crunch to your BBQ! The Perfect topping for Pulled Pork, Brisket, or any of your favorite BBQ sandwiches.$1.00Dressings
Whether you prefer the bold, creamy flavor of Caesar Dressing or the sweet, tangy balance of Balsamic Vinaigrette, both are the perfect finishing touch to your salad.
All hours
| Sunday | 11:00 am - 8:00 pm |
| Monday | 11:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Thursday | 11:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Friday | 11:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Saturday | 11:00 am - 9:00 pm |
Restaurant info
Inspired by the classic roadside barbecue joints that dot the American South, Blue Ribbon offers the best of authentic Southern regional barbecue. Swine Dining since 1995.
Location
908 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA 02476
