My girlfriend had recently been on a radical (well, to me anyway) vegan fast when she finally succumbed to her inner carnivore and declared, "I want meat!". Of course I was more than happy to oblige. Plus I was looking for an excuse to check out Boneheads, oh...and a good place to have my "last supper" as I was joining Weight Watchers the very next morning. No word of a lie. I am still and will always be a foodie. I just plan to eat differently...and less...I hope. Anyway, I digress. We couldn't have picked a better place to pig out. I knew we hit the jackpot when we walked in and the place was packed, even mid afternoon on a weekday. These people looked like they were ready to eat. Seriously, bring your appetite and forget about table manners 'cause there ain't nothin' ladylike about eating at Boneheads. We each ordered a "platter". Holy smokes! So much food! You get your choice of meat (a huge honking pile of it) with corn bread, slaw and not one but TWO scrumptious sides. I chose the mac n' cheese and sweet potato chips. So delicious! The pork was amazing and the mac n' cheese heavenly. I ate my face off and still had more than half leftover. So as the old lady in the hot sauce commercial says, "I put that sh*t on everything!"...the leftover pork that is. Made a great sandwich, topping for my salad, I could go on. And the staff seemed quite nice. The person at the counter was friendly and patient as I took forever to make up my mind and when i couldn't decide, she was helpful with suggestions. I had to move it after all. The people behind me looked ravenous. I am seriously contemplating saving up all my Weight Watchers bonus points for another Boneheads feast. It would definitely be worth it. read more

Good BBQ is hard to find. We all know it (Don't lie, even you know). This is one of the good places. Boneheads is hands down the best BBQ experience I've ever had. Massive portions, modest amounts of veggies (perfect for the carnivores) and of course delicious meat make it well worth the visit. I got the pulled pork plate with mac and cheese and dirty rice. Each could easily have been a meal unto themselves, but of course, everything's better together, and what a meal it became. Well worth $20. read more

BEST BBQ place you can go to! Every time ive come here its been AMAZING meat, flavor and portion. If you love anything BBQ then i highly recommend this place. I'm pretty sure you can have a beer here also. 1 think i would change is to have more chicken options, my vegetarian friend couldn't really eat anything here, had to go to another place. read more

On my last night in Halifax I decieded to try this place after looking up "you gotta eat here". I got the 5 whole wings and a side of sweet potato chicps. The wings come with their own dry rub and you get a couple flavors of sauce on side to dip. The sweet potato chips are something else...they were so flavorful and light. Excellent overall. read more

Boneheads BBQ - Southern Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

5 Star!!! Had me feeling like I was in the south! Beef Brisket ! Cornbread was soft and light like pillow of whipped egg whites ! Smoked Sausage ! Mac and Cheese was a little runny! Tater Tots because of the Cajun sauce!! read more

Boneheads BBQ - 2 Meat Beast! - Southern Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

We've been meaning to try Boneheads for some time, and tonight was finally the night. With our four year old son in tow, we made our way to the South End. The first thing I have to comment on is the portion sizes. Gargantuan might just about cover it. I ordered the full slab of ribs and the hubs ordered the Pit Boss Sampler. The three of us ate until we were just a little past full and brought home enough food for lunch tomorrow. The ribs were delicious and cooked just how I like them. The sauce was sweet but not overwhelming. for sides, I ordered the mac and cheese and the pita chips. The only disappointment of the meal was the mac and cheese. It just tasted too much like Kraft Dinner for my taste buds but the kidlet thoroughly enjoyed every bite. The pita chips were delicious and served with a wonderful dip. Cornbread and coleslaw rounded out the meal. The Pit Boss Sampler is a sight to behold. Served on a cafeteria style tray, it was loaded down with four types of meat. Smoked sausage, smoked brisket, pulled chicken and pulled pork were heaped high on the plate. The hubs ordered chili and fries for sides, and his meal also came with cornbread and coleslaw. The sausage was the big winner on the plate and the hubs had to fight off the kidlet to get a single bite. The pulled pork was also delicious. the pulled chicken was a little bland, but the brisket was moist and tender and had fantastic flavour. This is not a fancy joint, you walk up to the counter to place your order and they call your name when it's ready. The foo really is delicious and very kid friendly. the kidlet ended up with some rib sauce behind his ear, which is generally the mark of a meal well enjoyed. read more

I dream about their pulled pork sandwiches! As I write this I am trying hard not to call the number BBQ is not hard to make delicious which this place does well. What makes Boneheads so good is the experience. The staff who are obviously working in a humid environment are always pleasant and all work well together. I appreciate seeing an establishment really believe in collaboration. As well I love when they say goodbye as you leave. Even if the place is crowded they really show they appreciate your business. If you do want to sit down with a few friends you have to pick a good time because there isn't too much space. But if it's just you and a friend you will eventually find a seat. I would not suggest this place for dates 1 -5 because the food is so messy. When you get to that stage of a relationship where you let down your guard a bit this is the best place to start. If you still find someone attractive with BBQ sauce on their face...its love. read more

Having only been once, when it first opened, I was not super impressed. Meats were good, but the sides really lacked. And by the time you got bottled drinks (only option) it really added up. I think we spent almost as much as casual dining experience, but from an order up counter. I will give it a second shot some day, but with Q around the corner, I much prefer there. read more

This is a restaurant that really just aught to be a food truck. It's an indoor food truck without the truck. It's all the BBQ and none of the truck but really seems like it should be in a food truck. I don't have a problem with food trucks, but I do have a problem with restaurants that pretend to not be a food truck when they actually are a food truck in sheeps clothing. So the tables were ALL filthy on a Saturday at 130pm and it was empty. We walked in and got to look up at a sky menu (sort of like a frigging food truck) then asked a few questions then the chef took a phone call in the middle of us ordering and the person taking our order just left. When she can back she took the rest of the order, I paid, why do these places that literally have zero service ask for percentage tips?? I mean it's an indoor camouflage food truck!! We grabbed our drinks and found the least filthy table and waited for our food. Next we heard "HUGH?!?" And we walked up to the counter and picked up our food (just like a frigging food truck) and sat down to eat. I had the sausage and cornbread (18) and my daughter had the hot dog (16). We both love cornbread, but not this cornbread. It disintegrated every time I threatened it with my fork! The sausage was overdone, the Mac and cheese was not really what you would expect for bbq. No spice, tasted like KD and velveeta. The coleslaw was not good. So that was that, we picked up our trays and walked over to three cans for sorting. 1. Trash 2. Organics 3. Plastic Bottles. So the plastic forks the plastic bowls and other recyclable stuff just goes into the trash/landfill but the deposit bottles, yeah we want to separate those puppies!! No thanks for coming or have a great day, silence as we walk out the door... for the last time. read more

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With a name like Boneheads can it be anything but DELICIOUS? In this very small and quaint eatery you are faced with some serious dilemma's; what to order and will it look distasteful to order seconds to go? The pulled pork sandwich is shaved, tender, and oozing slow cooked greatness, which the same can be said about the beef brisket! Also, Vanessa (the wife) can't seem to bring herself to order anything but their Southside Lynks. No, it's not a mountain cat but instead a witty name for a sausage! Be careful on the first bite though, it's guaranteed to squirt something in any direction (never a good thing if it's a first date!). Continuing on to more greatness, their sides are so traditional. The mac' 'n cheese pulls you in and demands you make any guest taste it, and the french fries are overly addicting. Lastly, your order is complimented with an extraordinary piece of cornbread. Seriously, after this experience you'll be dreaming of The Confederation Flag and have an uncontrollable urge to sit on your front deck in overalls and jam out with your banjo! read more

Boneheads is my other half's favorite place to eat in Halifax, and I can't blame him! The pulled pork is hands down the most delicious thing on the menu (sweet potato chips on the side complete the meal for me). Sometimes we get the pit beans too and use the sweet potato chips to dip it up (this should probably be followed by a long gym session, but it is well worth it). :) The staff are friendly and helpful (plus I love that there is barely any turnover, always the same friendly faces). Around Xmas I wanted to buy some of the BBQ sauce that they use on the pulled pork to make my own at home, they filled up a container for me and gave me some tips on how to use it best. They know their stuff! The atmosphere is casual and relaxed. It feels young, laid-back and very personalized (noting the painted fridges in the dining area and the chalkboard bathroom). All this, plus reasonable prices means you can fill your belly (and then some) and still have cash in your wallet. Never a bad meal. Just remember, the food is slow cooked and they can't make more when they sell out of it during the day. I did go once when they ran out of pork and I was disappointed, but it gave me the chance to try the brisket which is also delicious. read more

I used to love Boneheads. It saddens then me to write this review - I am not a yelper or write many reviews but I felt so ripped off and frustrated by a recent order through Uber Eats that I had no other choice. I had a similar experience to what I had tonight, but when I picked up at the restaurant a few years ago, and had stopped patronizing them afterwards. I thought I'd give them a try again as I figure if they were still around made it was back to the place I loved when they first opened. Yes the order was cold and tool a very long time to deliver but I do not hold Boneheads at fault for that. What I do hold them to account for is that a order of a "Half Ravks of Ribs and Quarter Chicken" came with 4 tiny bones with barely any best on them. They were basically low quality soup bones. The were dry as sand but not surprising as it was basically charred silver skin on bones and not really meat. Did they get these ribs from a supplier that starves their pigs rather than slaughtering them more conventionally? The chicken was.also a tad overcome but of you are looking to spend $25/on a a chicken breast garnished with porl bones slather km BBQ sauce then you will probably find it acceptable. read more

It has been a while since my last review, but after indulging in Bonehead's Banana Pudding today, I had to break my silence. I have been living in the South End for some time now, and I walk by Bonehead's every day on my way to work. As I was walking home today, I decided to "just do it" and give their banana pudding a try. I've wanted to try anyone's banana pudding for awhile, especially after Jay-Z's song "Made in America" off the Watch the Throne album. So I sat, and I tasted and next thing I knew, I was in heaven. This pudding is definitely from scratch, thick and lovely, lightly flavoured with real banana-ness and it is layered with little Nilla cookies and slices of banana. After I finished my tub of pudding, I begged to re-experience it all over again. Do you think two trips to Bonehead's for Banana Pudding in one day is excessive? read more

What happened to you guys!? My first experience at Boneheads was wonderful, had fantastic pulled pork, amazing mac and cheese, and your selection of BBQ sauces were all amazing! Came back to eat here after about a year and everything has gone to shit! Your pulled pork was still tasty but was stone cold in the middle, your mac and cheese is clearly being made from boxed powdered cheese (I know it when I taste it) and nobody seems to care. I had a complaint about the mac and cheese so I came up to the front and was ignored by the guy running the register and stood there until someone from the back came out and pointed me towards the garbage cans where I could throw out my leftover food (the garbage is exactly where this shit belongs FYI). When I customer brings something back to the front counter it isn't because I want to know where the garbage cans are it's because I want to tell you about your shit food! Once I got this guys attention he asked me if I was there to talk about how great the food was, yeah...I brought my half eaten mac and cheese soup to tell you how great it was!..idiot. Needless to say my complaint fell on deaf ears as I was ignored and I actually thank you for that because now I don't feel bad for trashing your "restaurant" to everyone I know who used to love it. read more

Much like my other bbq review - there isnt much that needs to be said. Boneheads is saucy and smoked, so delish. I always go for the pulled pork, it floats my boat! I loooooooove the mac daddy n cheese also. So creamy and cheeesy and sausagey. The location itself is smallish and pretty basic, but I usually get my food to go when I treat myself so no biggie. Staff are super friendly, and that makes all the difference in the world :) read more

Went here twice so far. I will return. First time had a brisket platter with fries, etc. Fries: hand cut and terrific. Well done. Brisket: Could have a little more smoky flavour for my liking. Bonus: The homemade sauces are very nice and perfectly complement the meat. Second time I had take out, one pulled pork sammy, and a brisket sammy. Same observation about the low smokiness of the brisket. The pulled pork was very good and the mustard sauce was perfect for it. I would definitly appreciate more smokiness, but otherwise these guys have a great formula for success. read more

The concierge at my hotel suggested I try out this place during my stay in Halifax indicating that it was the best BBQ in Halifax. After reading reviews on Boneheads I thought it was a great place try during my business trip. I tried the 2 meat platter, beef brisket and ribs , with coleslaw & taters. I found the beef brisket to be very dry any tough. The ribs were very dry (meat was tough) and did not have much flavor. On positive note, the Cole slaw and taters were very good. read more

Those who know me know I spend my summers smoking as much food as I can, so when I am travelling, I prefer to try what local smokehouses have to offer, be it for lunch or dinner. I have returned here twice for lunch and Boneheads does BBQ right. The first visit, I had their brisket sandwich and the second time, the pulled pork. Brisket melted in my mouth and the pork, so full of flavour! The right rub and wood combination was definitely used, fantastic stuff! read more

Closest thing to southern BBQ I have found north of Kentucky. Food is hot and fresh and very tasty, a must stop when in south end Halifax. read more

Boneheads is some of the best barbecue I've ever had. It is important to note the lack of qualifiers such as in Halifax. I recommend their brisket. If you ever have the chance to get their burnt end poutine (either by chance or following them on social media when they announce it) you simply must! Their sweet potato chips are my favourite of their offerings, whatever is in that dipping sauce is magical. And if you're interesting in a dessert the banana pudding is my go to. The only downsides are present in all barbecue which is when it runs out it's done and there can be some substantial variation from day to day. read more

Incredible food, whether you eat in or take out! I've ordered through Uber eats as well and the food is always hot and of great quality. Definitely one of my fav spots downtown! read more

I Love pulled pork, brisket, and pretty much smoked anything and Bonegheads surely delivers the good. Situated in the South end of Halifax, a place I normally avoid like the plague to to poor to non existent parking but Boneheads seems to have found a location that always has a few spots available and often right out front. It's almost magical. The atmosphere is pretty relaxed and it's pretty small inside but usually not tight. You order your food at the counter, cafeteria style. The staff are friendly and helpful. While you wait there are tons of small numerous details that pop out around the restaurant poking fun at vegans and life in general. It really adds to the experience. This Place though is all about the food and they always impress. The sides are killer, my favorite is the chili, thick and spicy!! My wife loves the cornbread and the kids rave about the fries which I have to admit are excellent. But the meats are killer, the pulled pork is just amazing. The samplers platter is huge and easily enough for our entire family. If you like authentic southern smokehouse flavors this is the place for you. It's like Ribfest everyday and you can even buy there sauces to take home! read more

After reading all the reviews - I had to try it. And I gotta say...I'm in love. It may be a bit hard to find, it may be even harder to find a parking spot, and if you go on a Friday afternoon at lunch time, good luck finding a place to sit. But completely worth it. I will never try to make pulled port at home again. There is no comparison. Smokey, flavourful, melt in your mouth delicious. Face licking good. I got the shredded chicken sandwich, my sister got the pulled pork sandwich. We got them both to go. We travelled from the south end of Halifax to the North end of Dartmouth before we got to consume our lunch, and I have to say - it travels well. We ripped open the bag as soon as we walked in the door and I was expecting a soppy sloppy mess. Not the case! The buns to our sandwiches held up so well that we were still able to pick them up and eat them with our hands and they didn't fall apart! I was impressed. The sweet potato chips as our side were good, but the dipping sauce it came with confused us. It was tasty but the chips are served cold and so is the sauce and we just weren't inclined at all to dip. If they were hot chips - that'd be a different story. Needless to say, I will be back. I want to try the ribs. They looked absolutely amazing as they walked by me while I was waiting for my order. The only downside would be location and size of the place. If there is no seating then you and everyone else have to crowd up by the order counter and wait for your name to be called to pick up your order. Then you have to squeeze back through said crowd to either try and find a seat or scramble out the door. read more

I was introduced to Boneheads by a friend and had the $25 sampler plate (which I shared). Everything was quite good - the chili (which I got as a side) was pleasantly spicy and a stand-out for me. Unfortunately they were out of brisket that night so we got extra pulled pork. I didn't get a real smoky flavour from the meat but I didn't try the ribs. Overall, great place to go to enjoy a big tray of meat and i'll definitely be back. Oh, and be sure to check out the freaky bathroom :) read more

I saw this restaurant featured on You Gotta Eat Here and loving Food Network shows and a good BBQ, I was hooked! We decided to order the Pit Boss Sampler and I was happy we did. We go the chili and sweet potatoes on the side. The sausages were absolutely delish! The pulled pork was amazing and i bet would be even better on a bun! :) Next time!! i did not like the brisket, finding it a tad too salty, however it was first time having brisket so maybe thats just the meats style ?? I tried all of the sauces and loved all of them.. and put them together to make an awesome combination! My only two complaints was the beer.. not a fan of Propeller, sorry, just not my thing for thick beers, and the saddest point was the staff. The blonde behind the till made us feel as if were interrupting her schedule and was really unfriendly, I don't EVER expect cartwheels, but in industry myself, I know the difference is plain ignorance and just nonchalant, and the guys in the back. Maybe its just the style of the restaurant however if I can see you in the back and you can see me, maybe a better attitude would go a long way. I''m there to eat and if wasn't for your patrons you wouldn't have anything... food for thought? However the food is awesome. read more

Was looking for good ribs during my recent stay in Halifax and saw this place on Yelp. I'm glad I found this gem and I will definitely go again on future trips. I had the half rack of ribs and chicken breast combo with corn salad and baked beans as my sides. They also give a very generous size of cornbread which for me was the highlight of the plate! read more

Boneheads BBQ - Southern Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

I wanted to love Boneheads and I will try it again; however, for me it is 3 stars, probably 3.5 but I don't get that choice. I ate here in the middle of November, rather I picked up some take out to bring to my Dad who was stuck in hospital and not enjoying the available fare as you can imagine. I've eaten a fair bit of BBQ from Atlanta to Tennessee to Texas as well as made quite a lot of it myself so my comparisons are based on those memories and experiences. On the bright side I thought the sides were very good and enough to bring me back to try again. Ultimately, I didn't find the pork as smokey as I thought and I felt it was under seasoned. read more

This is the best BBQ that you can find north of the Mason Dickson Line. Pulled pork, and beef brisket sandwich topped with one or combination of their signature sauces are a one of a kinda experience in Halifax. To top it off for the time being they have these meat balls. There are comprised of donair meat wrapped in bacon. All proceeds go to Testicular Cancer. It's a spicy wonder that they have added to an already addictive menu. Came hungry, ate till my button popped.. willing to eat some more read more

Very good. I have this friend. He always calls me when he wants to eat a real lot of meat. I don't get it. I'm not the most carnivorous lady out there but! I'm glad he got me to try this place- I think I found the name annoying and had low(ered) expectations after having tried Q... Anyway everything we tried was very good. What stood out were the beef ribs. Ask about these because they aren't on the menu usually. I've always been weirded out by ribs. Regretted not ordering them myself. That good. Space is small, cosy, order at the counter. Staff is very friendly; very excited about the Meat. That's that. read more

I had been wanting to try this spot for ages, but never really had the chance until recently. It was lunch day at work this past week and my co-worker and I opted to give this place a try. I decided to go all out and get more than I could eat so it could be my supper later on as well. I ordered the two meat platter consisting of pulled pork, BBQ Beef, Mac + Cheese, Sweet Potatoe Chips, and Cornbread. I also got a slice of Peanut Butter Choclate pie. We ordered for takeout, and mine arrived in two containers plus the mac and cheese container. The container with my meat was soaked and ruined (from the meat juices I am assuming) but other than that everything seemed fine. I didn't get to eat it until a few minutes after we got it back to the office. The sweet potatoe chips were plentiful and good, however, they were intensly chewy since I did not get to eat them piping hot. I was disappointed with the BBQ beef as it lacked flavor and I did not like either sauces. The pulled pork on the other hand was great. The corn bread was decent but a bit too crumbly. The PB pie was delicious and it has inspired me to try and make a PB pie at home. The one thing keeping this rating at mediocre is the mac and cheese. To be blunt, it was disgusting. I don't know what they did to make it taste like that but something was off. It is almost like they burned the flour when making the rue or they added too much flour or something...or the cheese used was bad. It tasted like KD mixed with milk, flour and bad smelly cheese. Ultimate lesson, never order mac and cheese from here. I might come back for the pulled pork and pie, and to try the ribs, but it didn't completely live up to the expectations that I had from previous reviews/word of mouth. read more

Boneheads BBQ - Two meats, pulled pork and BBQ Beef - Southern Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

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Cheap. Messy. Unique. Delicious. Boneheads is anything but. It's a brilliant cross between a family diner and a southern smokehouse. Just go. read more

I definatly did not have this wonderful experiance that most seem to have had. We went there perhaps a month or so after it opened and after trying Q I was excited to try another BBQ joint. I could not believe the mess I recieved on a cafiteria tray. I firstly ordered a pulled pork sandwich with chili and mac and cheese. To my suprise, when I got my order I got a pile of "pulled pork" no mac and cheese and a plastic container of chili that was pretty gross. I told the lady at the counter that this is not what i ordered and i got no mac and cheese. She told me that "this is what I said I wanted". So I walked away and didnt argue the point. The pulled pork was HORRIBLE! I got my boyfriend to try it to see if I was just being picky and he said himself it tasted like cold canned tuna!! He ordered brisket and it was cold and SO fatty we couldnt even eat it! So we ended up leaving with full cafiteria trays and walked out. We will never return. read more

Great value friendly staff love it! Food is a bargain and fresh and tasty. Great every time. Still accurate since they opened RS Halifax read more

I was really impressed when I learned they cook everything from scratch. Their chili is phenomenal and the fries are fantastic! I'm not a big fan of pork but I really liked the ribs. It could use a little more smoky flavor though. I had the combo with brisket and it was alright. I'm going to try the pulled pork next time. There is something quite unique about this place. The staff are very friendly and they can cook! The hardest thing for me is to restrain myself from over-eating when I go there. read more

You never thought you'd be eating amazing barbecue in the Maritimes, but you never thought you'd find yourself in this part of the world ever again, much less in the situation you are in. So don't question it. It's good. Really good. read more

Ordered delivery from boneheads last week ,ribs were overrated rest was good, real good. Asked the young lady driver if she got all the tip I left and was told no. Shame on you boneheads. I want to send out this to customers as a heads up tip drivers in cash and it stays in their pockets. Not just from here but I am sure that happens in a lots of places read more

I want to update this review to say that this was posted a few hours before Cindy contacted me via twitter as a concerned business owner would. I expressed my thanks and indicated that I would return. I did not update the review to reflect this initially. As I mentioned, our group had a great meal, just myself who didn't react well to my plate afterwards. read more

My vote is for the Rib Combo plate. I had it with the pulled pork with sides of sweet potato chips and chili. The chili was almost worth the price of the meal, very good stuff. The ribs are a bit too fall-off-the-bone for my liking, but very tasty. The pulled pork is excellent, the chips are so-so (a bit too greasy, given all the other artery-clogging fare on the plate). There is enough here for 2 meals at least, so it's an excellent value! My only concern; the chili side is served in a polystyrene bowl? Guys, styrene leaches into fatty foods when served hot. read more

Finally finally!!! I have been dying to try this place out. We stopped in shortly after lunch and the place was more like a "boneyard"! No one else there. Both my husband and myself opted to go with the basic pulled pork sandwich and shared an order of fries. This was still a ton of food. Of the 3 sauces offered on the table we both preferred the....sweeter one? Hickory? I forget the exact name. Not the spicy one. Sandwich was loaded with quality pulled pork. The fries were even super! Whatever they are seasoned with- they do it well!! The other items on the menu have me excited to go back and try something else! read more

I was very surprised to find a southern BBQ restaurant during my trip to Halifax, but after non stop seafood I was very happy! I had the beef brisket which was Smokey and not dry at all. I also had the mac and cheese which was very creamy - I do wish the noodles had been a bit more al dente as the dish texture overall was very soft. I would definitely eat here again if it weren't across the country from me! read more