My husband and I have been coming to Firefly's BBQ for a few years and it just keeps getting better. Things we love about it: 1. The food: there is something for everyone on the menu. The Jumbo wings are the best I have had. They taste just like traditional BBQ chicken that you had as a kid and are big and juicy. The bodacious burger is my husbands favorite and I love the Cesar salad. 2. The entertainment: they always have a phenomenal band playing at Dante's. They just remodeled and the space is beautiful and very comfortable with a phenomenal sound system so it feels like you are at a concert! ( Tequila Bonfire, Whiskey Church and Tiger Lilly are our fav's) 3. The atmosphere: The outside patio is beautiful and on a nice night you can eat outside and listen to live music. 4. The service: All of the wait staff is super friendly and kind but one recent stand out was Jocelyn. She waited on us for dinner outside on the patio and she was a gem. Very friendly and attentive and made us feel welcome. If you are looking for delicious food and great live bands head over to Firefly's BBQ! read more

I will agree with others who have mentioned the quality control varies ... sometimes this place is AMAZING and other times it tastes like opening a container of BBQ in the refridgerated section of the grocery store. I think the earlier you go, the better shot you have at a good experience because the food will be fresher. It seems like most times I have gone here and been dissapointed was later in the afternoon/early evening. The early times I've gone, it was GREAT stuff and tasted fresh and amazing. If you are a big eater ... the Sunday Brunch is worth it. Seriously, wear your sweatpants because it seems like everything on the menu is available during the buffet style brunch. BBQ is not exactly light food ... so you will leave full! However, make sure to call for a reservation because it fills fast for good reason! Tonight, I went in after an incident with the hostess at the Wayside Inn and got an average meal. In fairness to Fireflies, this is not the south ... so when you go into a BBQ joint in New England at 7 p.m. ... you aren't going to get incredibly fresh. I decided to be boring and got the pulled pork sandwich with Memphis style sauce (again). (Memphis is the tomato based sweet sauce). The pork didn't seem fresh at all ... kind of mushy as if it had been sitting a while and scooped from under a heat lamp. The bun was disgraceful ... a flattened hamburger bun. I've had their pulled pork before and it was absolutely juicy and great. Tonight ... it was just blah. The couple next to me were raving about their ribs ... so I guess that might have been what I should have ordered. The standout tonight was the macaroni and cheese. I paid $1 extra to get this instead of the steak fries and it was amazing. Cheesy and good ... I almost ordered another side dish of it after the meal! The Cole Slaw was blah and watery. But the pickle salad or cucumber salad they bring out before the meal is seriously one of my new favorite things. If you love pickles ... you have to try this stuff. If they sold it by the quart ... I'd have taken one home. The sauces here are okay ... they are more on the sweet ketchup-y side ... I prefer a South Carolina mustard based sauce on my BBQ but they only do the North Carolina vinegar based. Oh well. The Memphis is good enough for a New England BBQ joint ... if you like a sweeter sauce with brown sugar ... you'll like the sauces here. In no way are you going to compare this to real southern BBQ and have it measure up. But, for Massachusetts ... the only place I'd rank higher is B.T.'s Smokehouse in Sturbridge, MA. Another good thing about Fireflies is that there are a lot of options outside of the BBQ. The buttermilk fried chicken fingers are pretty much awesome ... and they make New Orleans style Po' Boys as well. Which means you can bring your non-BBQ loving friends here without owing them one. The desserts shouldn't be missed ... the bread pudding was featured on TV shows it is so good. (Although not a fan of them adding the banana). They also make an awesome Red Velvet Cake, which I'm always bummed when I have no room for it. And a S'More cake. I've never tried the banana cream pie ... but I'm sure Elvis would have loved it. Price-wise its a little more than your average BBQ joint in MA. But still affordable for a family ... or for teenagers (who seem to love this place). I wouldn't eat here every day ... but the brunch should not be missed. And if you have a craving for BBQ in the Sudbury area, Fireflies is pretty good. I did host an event here one time for my company and have to say that I would not do it again. It was very unorganized and chaotic. I felt like I was running the show both in my company's presenatation and having to chase down people to run the food part of the show as well. For what they charge for corporate functions, I expected a better job. But ... despite the service hiccups ... the food was great and that is what everyone talked about. Success with the food but if people knew what I went through behind the scenes that night, they'd be surprised. read more

New "Southern Tapas" Menu! Great Idea. Crappy execution. First, small plates should not be $5-$6 a piece. The idea of small plates is that you order a few and they add up to be a large plate. Higher end chains, like Sel de la Terre, do it better for less money. Second, http://www.google.com/images?q=short+rib&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&oe=&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=og&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi Here's a link to images of short ribs. A pile of meat that seems like brisket to me does not a short rib make. It was somewhat tasty, but not very shortribesque. With new less expensive quality barbeque competition in the neighborhood I was really looking forward to Firefly's stepping up it's game, but, eh. I will say, though, that the crabcake was pretty excellent. Also, despite the owner himself pitching in to deliver our food, they still forgot something for one of us entirely and had to be reminded more than 20 minutes later. Boo. read more

At 10pm most of the restaurants in this area close. I was driving from NH to Hartford and searched YELP for a restaurant that wasn't fast food and was open for a late night bite. Firefly's was a 10-minute drive off the interstate. When I arrived there were a few people eating in the bar. I chose, however, to be the solo table in the dining room. After my first bite the quality of the BBQ was clear. If you're from New England I'm sure you'll think it's incredible. If you've ever been to the South or the Great Plains (TX, OK, KS, etc) you'll think it's average. Personally, I thought it was ok, at best, but that could have been a reflection of the meats all being cold when they arrived. Disclaimer: it was after 10pm. Meanwhile, if you're going to continue to serve meals quality shouldn't deteriorate as crowds dissipate. One thing that is impressive is the portions. Firefly's piles the meat on the plate. Meanwhile, value doesn't stand tall. It cost me $30 (with tip) to have a three-meat combo (and to try and small side of sweet potato pudding). I had a water, not a soft drift. This was some of the most overpriced BBQ I've ever eaten. Sadly, the quality was so poor I left more than half of it. The waitress urged me to take it home due to the amount I left on the plate, but the lack of quality didn't warrant that. I ordered a combo with brisket, a quarter chicken and smoked turkey. The brisket was the best and although dry it did have some flavor. The chicken looked awesome, but didn't have much meat on it and with almost all bones I took a bite and moved on. The turkey was dry. I took a few bites of each and asked for the check. The mixed veggies were much better than the meat. The mash potatoes tasted like normal. The cornbread was fair, but the side order of sweet potato pudding was bland. I took one bite and slid it back toward the middle of the table. While Firefly's might be good BBQ in the Northeast it wouldn't last in the South. Keep in mind, I'm rating it based upon the more than 300 BBQ places I've eaten at the US, not the others nearby. I wasn't impressed with the quality of meat or the price, but few can complain about the sauces, which are tasty. read more

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I found out about Fire Fly's from the phantom gourmet television show so I definitely had to give this place a try. My first instinct after walking through the doors were "This place look very dull. It doesn't look like it'll be a BBQ restaurant". I guess that's why people say "looks are very deceiving". The host and server were very nice and welcoming. Oh, and I do recommend to book a reservation first before coming here. It was very pack. After finally getting seated to our table. There were so much delicious food that caught our eyes. We ordered the pulled out pork mac & cheese as a starter and let me tell you, that is definitely a must try! It was absolutely delicious! We also order the chicken & waffle and the BBQ ribs as an entrees. Everything we ordered was delicious. The ribs were so tender and juicy. We didn't get to order much on the menu, but we are definitely planning to go back and try the rest of the food on the menu. read more

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OMG!! This place has AWESOME BBQ!!! And keep in mind, I'm from the south and am hyper critical of BBQ joints. The wings are fresh and huge!! Pulled pork and ribs smoked to perfection and fall off the bone. The sides were OK - but I really liked their fried pickles. The coleslaw, cornbread, and potato salad were just OK - and they would have gotten 5 stars from me if these were better - they were just OK. But the pig and bird were delightful!! Definitely worth the trip and free pool!! read more

Food is delicious and service is amazing, will definitely frequent Firefly's, restaurant is very clean!

Great establishment, walked in and was pleasantly greeted by a host who guided my guest and I to our outdoor seating location. Pickles were served on the house; we enjoyed the taste of these. We ordered the calamari appetizer and beer flight. One problem with the beer flight.. I received guiness instead of yuengling but who's complaining right? I got the ribs and my guest got the pulled pork. Both phenomenal. It felt as if the bbq king himself blessed the rack of ribs with holy sauce. Overall, great dining. read more

Firefly's BBQ - Rib - Barbeque Near Me - Marlborough, Massachusetts

Best BBQ in the North. There ribs are finger licking good. Every time we come the food tastes better. The staff is fantastic. It always a pleasure to see the owner come around and great the guests. Would recommend this to everyone. Best chicken tenders for kids. Kids menus is fantastic. There new outside seating is so enjoyable. Also having live bands play is an added bonus. read more

Welcoming staff, huge dining room and awesome food. Portions are big so, be prepared to bring the extra home. We ordered the candid bacon as an app. And wow ! Was not expecting super huge thick cuts. My husband tried the ribs, brisket and pulled pork and said they were some of the best he has had. I ordered a pull chicken bowl with Mac and cheese and it was drool worthy. read more

Delicious food and incredible drinks! Great indoor and outdoor seating. Loved the live music! Server was funny and had great suggestions even for larger group. Chef even came out to greet us given the special celebration for my friends son who got an essay published! Definitely worth drive if you live closer to Boston read more

Wow! How this place has cleaned up! I'm not a fan of their food, but in a pool and friends hang out, It will do! Mark, the young new manager, has made it a point to make it fresh and welcoming. And it shows - a bar staff with less than hospitable attitude, was dismissed early... And we didn't say a thing! They are cleaning it up, so you WANT to hang with them! And we will! read more

Ambiance was good, they had a live band playing great music. Food is fantastic, some of the best bbq food I've ever had. Service was very good, the staff were friendly and attentive to all our needs. I highly recommend!! read more

The ribs were fall off the bone and flavorful, fried chicken was delicious, and cornbread was like eating dessert. Kaleena, our waitress was very attentive and provided phenomenal service for our party of six! read more

I've been to Firefly's at least two dozen times over the years and the food has been consistently good. That's not what I'm here to write about. Tonight, we had some of the best service I've experienced in years. Our waiter (Mark or Marco) was pleasant and polite. Even when he was busy and couldn't come to the table, he stopped over and apologized for the delay. But what really blew us away was the manager. We didn't get his name, but he came over and sat next to my youngest son, engaging with him and even getting him to eat more of his dinner. These two good experiences were enough for me to rush home and take note. And so should you, Firefly's is a wonderful place for families!!! read more

Our family has eaten barbecue in many locations. There are many good restaurants but Firefly's distinguishes itself by serving consistently good food and excellent service. Last Friday our waitress was Kaleena. Aside from the fast service on a weekend night that you hope for, she also gave us the feeling she enjoyed her work and made us feel welcome. We definitely will return. read more

We have been coming to this AMAZING, delicious restaurant for years! This is the ONLY restaurant where the food and the service is EXCEPTIONAL EVERY SINGLE time! The wings are the BEST anywhere, and the sweet tea is a Southern gal's dream! The ribs, the pulled pork, the cornbread, the sweet potato pudding, etc.... The BEST! The waitstaff is awesome; my favorite one is Kim! She is awesome! And you can always expect a warm welcome from Steve, one of the awesome managers! A++++++ read more

Came in Friday night to see the band in Dantes and Kaleena was our server - can't say enough how great she was and how she made our first experience there awesome! We'll definitely be back! read more

I have never been to a Firefly's until I had went to this one. In the past i remember seeing commercials on tv for their catering. This restaurant was clean and everyone was friendly. No complains. They also allowed my party to move tables which is also nice. We prefer booths over tables. Our waitress was upbeat and helpful. None of us had gone to a Firefly's before so it was a new experience to all of us. To me it seemed similarly to a chilly's and a Texas rhode house mashup. The food was good. I order ribs and Mac and cheese. It all tasted good and cooked right but I guess for me it was nothing special. My friend did not like her Mac and cheese but she prefers a more home style version of Mac and cheese. The atmosphere just seemed a little dated. I don't know why but something just seemed off to me. Otherwise it was decorated for Halloween which is cute. I probably wouldn't go back for a few reasons. 1. I was only in a area for that day so generally too far away. 2. The food was good but not worth going back for. Overall it was decent read more

Consistently good service, if not as attentive as would be ideal. Large dining areas can handle large crowds, but I'd avoid big dining days like Mother's Day. Ribs are usually my go-to BBQ item here. I can't remember ever being disappointed with the smoke flavor (without needing sauce). It's fun to look over the hot sauces and choose an interesting bottle to try. Best time to sample most of the menu is Sunday brunch. read more

Service was great. Meal good but I don't like bbq, everyone else like there food. Really like the look we sat in a high top booth next to big flower girl mural on the wall read more

We're from Texas and pretty picky when it comes to BBQ. Firefly's is definitely one of our go-to's. We love the meat platters and the loaded mac! read more

Our service was amazing! Kaleena is a gem and took great care of our party. We will be back.

This Marlborough institution is probably the only BBQ joint in all of Massachusetts. It was a pretty solid meal. We came here for a party and a buffet was set up. The buffet contained tender smokey delicious brisket and pulled pork. Along with fluffy cornbread and rolls for the meat. The service was friendly and timely. They were a little slow at getting our plates. What really impressed me was the wall of hot sauces. These were the rows Are you Insane?! Could peel paint! Pretty Hot Mild I took one from the top. Honestly, not dangerously hot like it boasted, but tastey. This place exceeded our expectations and next time we're in town we'll stop by!!! read more

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The food at this restaurant is phenomenal- we drove this weekend a half hour each way just to get takeout. When the person who took our order made an Oopsie, I had filed a complaint within their internal system and I am blown away by how above and behind their management handled it. They called and left voicemails for the past two days until the owner personally called me to handle the issue and apologize. My sister worked in PR for Danny Meyer for many years, so I got to see an inside look at how one of the most famous restaurateurs handles customer service, and what I experienced here would have made Danny proud. Also the food is AMAZING. read more

Visited on 1/28/23 and everything was fantastic. Our server Gerry was phenomenal! Knowledgeable and easy going. Completely sold us on the crackling bread app special. We will definitely be back soon! read more

Just came from this restaurant had a wonderful dinner with friends...Our server Eli couldn't have been more friendlier and attentive. The Manager Patrick was just as friendly and checked on us several times to make sure all was well. And on top of the great service the food was outstanding... Also noted they had music on Friday and Saturday night which would be something we might take advantage of in the future. We all left full and happy. We will go back...Soon read more

Really great food & very big portions! Our waitress Corey( hope I spelled that right) was very nice & made our dinning experience even better! We started with the Crazy's Roo wings, which were really great! Nice spice & fried to perfection!I had the Jamaican Jerk Chicken w/ collard greens & mac n' cheese. My date had the Pork N' Fry Po'Boy. Great food, even better service! A must go to spot! read more

Solid BBQ spot with a huge menu and tons of seating. They take reservations, but as long as you aren't bringing a big party you seem to be able to get seats. The food is across the board good, but not quite great. Still, consistency is worth something. We went with a combo plate that had smoked Texas sausage, BBQ chicken, and pulled pork. The sausage was my favorite and the menu implies that it's made in Texas, but points for choosing well. The chicken and pork were moist and pretty flavorful, but I thought their sauces tended a bit towards the sweeter side. For sides we got BBQ beans, cuke salad, and home made chips. The cuke salad was great, basically fresh, slightly sweet/spicy pickles. The beans and chips were decent, but both lacked any punch. The chips were definitely under-seasoned, but that was remedied with some salt and pepper. read more

Found this place by accident and we couldn't be happier that we did. Our server Nick was awesome! As first time guests to Firefly's, he took the time to explain the many different sauce options they had and also his favorite dishes. We shared a few different plates. But we started with the Firefly 's Jumbo Wings with the honey cayenne sauce. The wings had the perfect amount of Smokey flavor and sauce. The Southern Porked Mac ' N Cheese was absolutely delicious. When the plate was set down we thought it looked a little dry but it definitely was not. And finally we had the 3 meat combo with fried chicken, brisket and ribs. Nick recommended the Dixie Kiss sauce, we went with it, glad we did. Whatever you do make sure to try the sweet Sweet Potato Pecan Pudding, it's dessert with your meal. From start to finish this place was awesome! Great service, finger licking good food and beautiful patio. Would drive to Marlborough just to visit again read more

Firefly's BBQ - Firefly 's Jumbo Wings - Barbeque Near Me - Marlborough, Massachusetts

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Pretty good BBQ food New England standards. Their food is consistent and the atmosphere is great. Love the outdoor seating which is available in Marlborough, MA. Price is decent for what you get. read more

I have had BBQ at different places. Firefly's is very good, they have a cucumber salad that is amazing! The beans are not baked beans though, and were the only thing that I really did not enjoy. Everything is amazing!! read more

Firefly's BBQ - Ribs, mac 'n chz, bakes beans, AND cornbread! - Barbeque Near Me - Marlborough, Massachusetts

Excellent BBQ, waitstaff was on point. Owner came around to see how our experience was. Clean and safe environment. Southern BBQ in NE

Great place to unwind with friends after a long day/year depending how often your still able to get together. Fantastic food, good service, prices aren't bad last I knew had pool tables and dart boards which is a bonus nice atmosphere so hopefully they have kept true to form :) they are wonderful people who help the local community read more

Awesome food and service! Thanks! Will definitely come back and have already told many of the fantastic food and bourbon selection. Double read more

The food and service was absolutely wonderful, Our waitress was awesome and me and my family will be going back in the future.

If you're looking for the best barbecue in Metro West, go to Fire Flies BBQ in Marlborough. Steve Euless does an awesome job. I've known Steve since he started the old Tennessee's barbecue in Framingham, which was top notch until Steve sold his interest and opened up Fire Flies in Marlborough. Tennessee's BBQ is a far cry from the standard that Steve set when he opened it many years ago. Tennessee's is mediocre on its best day. The company's current owner's have run the quality into the ground since Steve left. If you want top-notch barbecue that will satisfy and not let you down, go to Fire Flies BBQ in Marlborough. Steve's food is spectacular. He's got great bands on the weekends to go see and you won't have a bad experience. The food is always top-notch. read more

I love Fireflies. You really get what you pay for and more and the selection of sauces are to die for.

Average overall. Bar staff was not very attentive, but great when they did pay attention to me. Food was good old fashioned BBQ. I was underwhelmed by both my steak and jumbo wings. Not much flavor all around, not bad though. Not a bad spot to stop and grab some BBQ. A lot of people in the bar and good ambiance. read more

Food was okay. Fried pickles were delicious. Atmosphere is awesome. They have a hot sauce and pepper bar. Overall it was a nice dining experience. read more

Firefly's BBQ - Hot sauce waiver form...it was hot, but not overly hot. - Barbeque Near Me - Marlborough, Massachusetts

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