We had an employee event recently celebrating our 50th anniversary in business and had FireFly's come out to cater lunch for the employees. Everything worked so well from start to finish. Joyce was so helpful helping us to plan, they arrived on time and each server was so friendly and helpful. They certainly knew what they were doing. Also, shout out for coming back at 9pm for our night shift employees. It's always much appreciated when the night shift employees can get the same hot food that our day shift got. And the food. . .delicious!!! read more

Just had one of the best lunches in memory. We sat at the bar, watched the Pats, had a couple of beers, were awed by the bartender with the biggest hustle ever, and devoured huge portions of terrific food. Quality and flavor through the roof. read more

Meh Located in Marlborough, Firefly's BBQ is a lively, sprawling destination known for its fun, neon-lit atmosphere, live music, and generous portions of Southern-style comfort food. Burnt ends were a 6 out of 10 but the wings just weren't good. I'd give those a 2 out of 10. Wings were flabby, we ordered them well done. Needless to say, they were not. Sadly, I feel like FF's was better 15 years ago. Not sure what happened. I will say the hot sauce bar is a nice touch. Thanks read more

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Mhmm BBQ! Got Firefly's delivery for dinner while in the area. I would like to go back and eat there in person, or pick up my own takeout... I ordered the 4 meat platter combo to split with my boyfriend. We did Ribs x2, Pulled Pork, and Brisket for our meats. It comes with cornbread and 2 sides. Picked mac and cheese (of course) and veggies. (And then made some corn on the cob at home) The platter was very generous and had PLENTY for two people and then some! We actually had some leftovers for another sitting, so made 2 meals each. The sides could have been a little bigger, like I wanted more mac and cheese and another piece of cornbread (both finished first night) but hey, I know for next time to maybe get an extra side of it... I got delivery, so time is a factor to consider, but not reflected necessarily on the business - meaning when it was time to eat, it wasnt very hot... this was also on me, so not really a them thing but I think something to keep in mind. Fireflys has a bunch of BBQ sauces, and another factor to consider when doing delivery (at least through apps), is that you're limited to the one option you select and I could have used an extra side of sauce. Now, when ordering you pick a sauce per meat so that could have been a way to try more, but I decided to get the same sauce for all. I went with the Memphis - I liked it. I definitely am interested in trying some of the other sauces too! Now, the meats. The pulled pork and ribs were excellent. I was a little disappointed with the brisket. It was not as tender and yum yum as I was hoping or expecting. I am chalking part of it up to the timing, and think it may be better hot fresh from the kitchen but not sure... they have an upcharge for the brisket, so I definitely expected it to be melt in your mouth good, and it just didnt do that for me. With that said, the ribs and pork definitely made up for it. And again, the serving sizes were very generous!! The mac and cheese was yummy - definitely made note to order an extra side of that. So, all in all - happy with firefly's. Want to go back and either eat in or get it myself for takeout. Want to try more sauces. Loved the pulled pork and ribs. Cornbread was good too! I dove in and forgot to take pics. read more

Great bar and food is even better. Staff is top tier. Live music. Go here you will be happy. Fireflys is a destination for BBQ and more.

Food a STRONG 4 for Massachusetts. I have lived in TX and Kansas City. I know Q. Check out my Q reviews. The 5 stars is for over all everything. Right from the start the hostess greeted me with the most infectious smile. The waitress was extremely polite and informative. The outside seating was perfect. Two hours of live acoustic music from Sean Ryan from Worcester, MA. I will definitely eat here again. AND YES my partner and I ate EVERYTHING! read more

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They did have a great selection of whiskey and whiskey mix drinks,bourbon ..all that! That part was phenomenal. I ordered Steve's old fashion and it came with a show I wasn't fast enough to record. Smoke n all! I ordered poutine, maybe that's where I went wrong but wanted it. Not good at all, very salty , very big , I dug for the fries and the cheese was just Stuck in clumps. Burnt ends were good but not the bread , they needed heavy thick cut bread not sandwich slices. Service was ok, ambiance was not bad , was just in the bar area. read more

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Great bbq place with good comfort foods! I always go for the southern porked Mac and cheese. The pulled pork with the Mac and cheese is mouthwatering and pairs very well together. It is a restaurant where I definitely recommend reservations as it is always busy when I dine in. They offer take out as well and a lot of people utilize this service as well. The menu is pretty large and has a lot of comfort foods so there's something for everyone. Service has always been good when I've gone. read more

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Nice place, always good to have more bbq in Mass. Meats could be more consistent from visit to visit (sometimes dry) and the drinks could be stronger but good atmosphere and super friendly employees read more

It needs to be updated. It looks like the original furniture. I would give it a complete overhaul. The food deserves a five. I had the beef brisket with two sides. It was more than enough to fill me up. The Cole slaw and cucumber salad were top notch. The sides are always the best. The portion size was huge. I looked at and decided that I had two meals in front of me. I could have had just the sides to satisfy my hunger. My brisket had bark on the outside, smoked to perfection. The pricing was on the high side but it was smoked and the serving size was large. I would give the service a five even though I had to ask for my bill. I was given water and a menu. I was served after twelve minutes. read more

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I had fried chicken, instead of 2 piece I got 4. This was good but not great. The sides coleslaw & mashed potatoes were great. We also had the smoked brisket sandwich, 3 slices of meat on a bun. had to leave the table to get BBQ sauce, but that was good also. The 3rd dish was the pulled chicken bowl. Also good. We all shared the Texas brisket Poutine which was dry, very dry. There was no gravy on it. We left half of it & no one wanted to take it home. The server forgot the lemon, but did bring it after delivering the drinks. I asked for gravy on the mash potatoes, and he came back with that too. Now the real problem...We were seated in a room with a very rowty crow of 10. One of whom was drunk & loud. We should have asked to move, but we didn't. There was no available parking, even though they have a large parking lot. Had to park on the grass. I think I would recommend Fireflies for a party, they let you make as much noise as you like & serve you even if you're already drink. I won't go back. read more

Sat down and immediately had the BEST service. Josh was knowledgeable about both the menu and general BBQ while being personable and helpful making menu choices. As a picky BBQ person, the format of choosing your own sauce and getting to try them all, as well as the hot sauce wall made for a fun, customizable experience without feeling like we missed out on anything. There was live music and a generally easy light vibe for a Sunday Evening. The serving sizes were a huge plus and this place surpassed all expectations I could've had. read more

Firefly's BBQ - Pulled Pork Platter Collard Greens sweet potato pie North Carolina BBQ Cornbread - Barbeque Near Me - Marlborough, Massachusetts

We used Firefly to cater a party at our house. They were VERY easy to work with before the event. They arrived promptly and set up quickly. The food was OUTSTANDING! Everyone raved about all of the dishes. We had ribs, chicken, steak tips, mac and cheese, corn, salads and cornbread. The cornbread should have it's own rave review because it is unbelievable. My personal favorites were, cornbread, ribs (fall off the bone tender), and mac and cheese (and it is delivered with extra cheese sauce which was amazing). We will be using Firefly for future parties and visiting the restaurant in between events. read more

Very good and plentiful. Hope this location stays around for a long time. The competition is fierce in barbecues , but the Chef must be on top of his seasonal menu. read more

Well, I have eaten here many times. The kitchen has gone downhill with the food. I ordered a 3 meat combo of fried chicken, St. Louis ribs, brisket with mac and cheese, beans sides. Fried chicken batter not the same I had before .. no southern seasonings now? Dry? A lame small breast, a drumstick dry, cold . Ribs not looking as St. Louis beefy ones I had before. These dry , cold like chicken . Brisket was dry overcooked cold with one piece moist and decent . Mac and cheese was much better in past with stronger cheese flavors. The beans not much flavors, cold . Corn bread ok , but I thought corn bread had sweeter taste last visits. A whipped butter for corn bread would be nice offering I wasn't impressed and likely to be hesitant to return . The food looked, tasted like cooked hours before, and reheated? Chef and kitchen needs to get back to how food was expected by the founder before the founder of restaurant passed away . Nothing worse than cold brisket drying sitting for hours vs coming off the smoker hot like other bbq spots I visit. BT's bbq keep their brisket in hot storage smoker til kitchen slices for plates. The Staff asked three times how all was so they are attentive, but then , so attentiveness is not there is in the kitchen area. Who is watching plates coming out of kitchen for quality control ? Beer selection was decent. read more

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Giving this place five stars cause it's a community staple. That being said, recent experience very disappointing.. St. Louis ribs were void of meat, baby backs are now off the menu, margarita was all OJ and the sound was ear drum rupturingly loud at $20/ticket. **** instead of asking an unhappy customer to call your ops manager, have your ops manager power up the internet and use it to do better. read more

Amazing food and service!! We always stop by when we have a chance! Awesome people, the best ribs read more

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I visit from Texas, and also don't eat meat. I'll bring my Texas born husband next time and give you a better review. The staff is really friendly and helpful. It has a sports bar feel. My best friend and I got the veggie burgers. They were Morningstar. They were fine. It was the end of my trip, so Mike, my second best friend, got a salad. It was fine. Fun beverages. Not impressive, but not bad. read more

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If you like BBQ you will LOVE firefly's! I have had their food probably 10 times and it has been incredible every time. 10/10 some of the best BBQ food I have ever had. read more

Usually the BBQ is pretty good but tonight couldn't tell because couldn't order . The service, although an empty restaurant, was beyond slow and they cancelled the game on the TV without so much as asking if anyone was watching. The service is definitely worse every time I visits. What changed? After 40 minutes never got to order. If you are starving and another hour or two doesn't matter visit firefly's. If you want to enjoy a meal go anywhere else read more

Firefly catered our outdoor, pool party baby shower last weekend. It was awesome! Courtney, the server, did a standout out job with everything from setting up, serving the delicious food and packing up everything. She was warm, friendly and had a smile for everyone despite the warm weather. Joyce and Bianca were so easy to work with while making the arrangements. It was perfect, our guests loved the food and we'll do it again! read more

It wasn't very busy when we went for lunch, but a lot of people were getting take out. Fast seating and attentive service. Salads with pulled pork and pulled chicken were delicious. The croutons on the garden salad are amazing. It has a casual vibe that is typical for BBQ restaurants. read more

Nailed it again!! Grabbed some food to go today for lunch with the family. Got fried chicken platter and Cheese bar pizza. So good,chicken is my go to, pizza was cooked perfect with caramelized crust. such great staff too. Thanks again! read more

Firefly's BBQ - MORE CHEESE PLEASE PIZZA - Barbeque Near Me - Marlborough, Massachusetts

My bartender Crystal was awesome. She was busy but didn't make me feel that way. Never felt rushed and gave great menu ideas for a first timer. All of her suggestions were perfection. I wasn't super hungry and have a restrictive diet but she wasn't bothered by my question and request. I got the Swat salad with burnt ends. She said get them soon they always sell out. I can see why!! So tender, awesome bark and smoke. What a perfect match to the swat salad. Cool, crisp, the pungent blue cheese with the sweet balsamic glaze! 10/10! When she came to ask if there was anything else I wanted I honestly replied "a second stomach" so much great food, she gave me a stoli vanilla with water which was on spot to cut the sweet heat!! If you have never been go, if you don't think you like bbq, you do, think it's too messy for date nite, it's now. My pristine white shirt is leaving the same way! read more

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The family loves Firefly's. Delicious ribs, amazing burnt ends and do t skip the candied bacon appetizer! Waitstaff is always giving out good vibes, in the warner weather eating outdoors on the patio is a plus. On weekend nights you can eat in the bar while live music plays, or in the main restaurant with the family. read more

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Food was excellent - every dish! The delivery person was professional and helpful. I would definitely use them again.

Firefly's never disappoints! We had another amazing meal there. Everything was perfect. read more

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Food was out-freaking-standing. Service awesome. Definitely will be back. Didn't think New England was about BBQ but they know how to do it GOOD!!!! read more

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Came here after fall festival and was starving. Man the line was long so we decided to do takeout which took 30minutes. Got the picnic for 6. Overall all was okay as the meat was very overcooked/dry for the beef brisket. The pulled pork had a lot of bread at the bottom which made it seemed like there was a lot of pulled pork but just a fluffer. The cornbread and chicken wings were perfection ! The fries were extremely soggy. Wish they gave us more sauce as each sauce they gave was a single cup. which didn't even last two after people took. read more

Five years ago, I wrote a five-star review of Firefly's BBQ. I don't usually return to update reviews unless I'm changing my rating -- so basically, I'm here to add another five stars (along with a few more photos!). How wonderful that Firefly's isn't just STILL good -- they're even better. We've now made it a vacation tradition, since we first stumbled upon this place in 2019, to make an intentional overnight stop in MA on our way to Maine just so we can have this excellent, fall of the bone tender BBQ. Can't recommend them highly enough -- enjoy! read more

One of the best places around to get some authentic barbecue food they have a really good for me combo and really friendly staff. Summer helped us out and she was amazing at the bar. read more

Firefly's BBQ - Combo plate for meats with barbecue ribs and fried chicken cornbread included with two sides, mac & cheese, and baked beans - Barbeque Near Me - Marlborough, Massachusetts

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Fireflies is a hidden gem in Marlborough, Massachusetts, offering exceptional Southern cuisine that even those from Louisiana and other states with renowned Southern food praise. The ambiance is captivating, featuring live music, excellent service, and amazing food that leaves you happy, excited, and sleepy. My girlfriend loved the food so much that we left a tip exceeding 20% and had me write on the check, "Compliments to the chef!" We left feeling pleasantly tipsy, and she continued to praise the chef until we exited. We are definitely going back. 10 out of 10 dining experience! read more

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First off, thank you for being open on July 4th! The food was good. We shared the two meat platter, and it was more than enough for us. I will say, the Mac and cheese definitely could've used a lil more seasoning. They have a bbq and hot sauce station, I thought that was cool Nice sized parking lot. Different, size inclusive seating options. Country music playing in the back ground. Also, loved the name read more

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We are very thankful for Firefly's attending our National Night Out Event on August 4th and we hope you will be able to attend our event next year as well.  We received great feedback from the residents and volunteers on how great your food was and the selection you provided. Thank you again David Tinglof and the Marlborough Police Department read more

Very good ,,brisket and everything was very flavorful bbq well worth stopping in.... Lots of parking ,,,and service was great

I live about an hour away but was here about 5 years ago with friends. I remember the food as being pretty good. Happened to be in the area today and decided to get lunch and grab a take out order of ribs. The food is even better than I remember - the best burger (10 oz) I have had in a long time with homemade chips that are great. Also had green beans so I could pretend I was eating healthy. Even the beans were phenomenal. Prices of food and drinks are very reasonable and the staff friendly and accommodating! What more can you ask for! read more

Highly recommend the food was delicious, sitting outside listening to great music not to mention an extremely helpful wait person. Price is good portions were great. Can't go wrong visiting Firefly barbecue. read more

Really love the ribs, bbq chicken and the pulled pork. The fried chicken, while nice and crispy, is unfortunately on the bland side. I wish the coating had more seasoning. Service is always good dine in and take out. I love sitting on the back patio with a beer on a summer afternoon. It's just perfect. Definitely my favorite bbq restaurant in Metro West. read more

Our company used Firefly's for our employee barbeque last week. Everything was excellent. Joyce was wonderful to work with and the food, as always, was amazing! Highly recommend!! read more

We had Firefly's cater our 100 person outdoor summer work party. The food was delicious, they staff was excellent and they were all very easy to work with! read more