Great BBQ Brisket! Bark was thick and well spiced.. The meat was tender and juicy! I would give them an 8.5/10.. worth the trip.. I will be back to try the BBQ pastrami.. Service was perfect and it was spotless inside.. Enjoy! I am a BBQ hunter and this will be a return visit! Byron. read more

We recently ordered 2 half chickens and 2 pounds of brisket for a potluck family dinner. The chicken was dry and tough. Absolutely zero edible meat on the wings. The brisket was so dry that it crumbled apart. Thank goodness for bbq sauce. Their quality has definitely declined. A waste of $$! read more

Ordered the nachos which should have had pulled pork. There was absolutely no pulled pork. read more

Rubbin' Butts BBQ - Nacho's with no pulled pork on top - Barbeque Near Me - Center Harbor, New Hampshire

Food was warmed up and tasted that way. Overpriced for amount received. You all don't understand good BBQ. Rather cook my own and make it moist and tasty like it should be. read more

The service was good with the exception of not all food was in my order. The kitchen is a problem because the food was not good, temperature was lacking and the Mac and cheese was reheated from last week it was horrible and should never be referred to as famous, the potato in the potato salad were not cooked enough and the pulled pork was very wet Find a better place to eat ... read more

Always good - their ribs and pulled pork are great. Their broccoli salad is surprisingly good.

Great and affordable bbq! $40 for both of these plates, and it was delicious! Their dipping sauces are amazing. read more

Rubbin' Butts BBQ - 1/4th rib plate & 3 way plate - Barbeque Near Me - Center Harbor, New Hampshire

We've driven by a bunch of times, but never stopped in. Finally tried it out and wow! I'm not a huge fan of BBQ, but this place was fantastic! The unbelievable smoked smell hits you the second you walk in. Cute spot with a few seats to sit down. Very flavorful brisket and pulled pork. Decent prices. Friendly staff, too. Highly recommend! read more

Rubbin' Butts BBQ - Pulled pork plate with Mac n cheese and broccoli salad - Barbeque Near Me - Center Harbor, New Hampshire

Excellent brisket with amazing bark. Fast service Been coming here for several years. Pulled pork is good and the baked beans are great! read more

Amazing Bbq brisket and chicken. Cornbread was amazing, mac & cheese was very good, and the potato salad was also very good. Would go back again for sure! read more

Rubbin' Butts BBQ - This is the front where you order. People there were great! Very nice. - Barbeque Near Me - Center Harbor, New Hampshire

My husband drove past here a few days back and had wanted to try it so we drove over today for lunch. It's small, not a lot of parking, but the food!!!! If you want southern BBQ this is the place!! The meat is dryer than some some places I have been, but it is sooo good! I had to try a little of everything and I was not disappointed! The potato salad was great, too! I liked the tortellini salad, but not quite as well. I had to try my hubs beans and they were amazing! The lemonade, which actually comes with the plate,, was perfect.. more tart than sweet, but perfectly sweetened.. They have a couple sauces to choose from if you want to add more flavor to your meats. One sweet, one spicy. If you haven't been, I highly recommend it! I'm writing this while sitting on my couch in a food coma! And it's over an hour away!! The inside is nicely decorated and they have a small dining area. You can take out as well. They also sell some things with their name on it. The shirts are adorable and I had to buy one. Great food, friendly service! read more

Rubbin' Butts BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Center Harbor, New Hampshire

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These folks let us dine in even though it was 20 minutes to closing and they were cleaning up, so you know already that they're nice. We ordered brisket and ribs (our go to), and oh my goodness the ribs were amazing. Great flavor, yet still juicy--definitely in my top three ribs ever eaten (which is saying a lot!). Completely overshadowed the brisket (also good, on the dryer side if you like less fatty pieces). Sides were yummy as well (broccoli salad is like Whole Foods in a good way, hubby was a fan of the Mac n cheese even though he's picky). Definitely a good spot, reinforced by all the takeout orders we saw coming out! read more

Rubbin' Butts BBQ - Brisket cornbread broccoli salad Mac n cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Center Harbor, New Hampshire

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Had a good experience while on vacation. They are open limited days so plan ahead before going there. You can do takeout or eat inside. Not a ton of parking but spots become available quickly. The staff was very nice and patient. The restaurant is very clean and loaded with quirky signs. Pricing is good. There are a few deals so you can sample a few of the meats. I got pulled pork and brisket. The brisket was very tender and broke apart easily, lots of flavor. The pulled pork was a little dry. The sauces made up for that. They had sweet and spicy. Tasted like authentic southern bbq sauce. I even added some to my Mac and cheese. On its own was good, the bbq sauce enhanced the flavor. Not the best bbq I've ever had, but exceeded expectations. read more

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When, during a relaxing, child-free week away at the Lake Winni area for a wedding, my husband suggested eating at a place called "Rubbin' Butts" BBQ, I confess that I was skeptical at best. The name threw me. But look. It's delicious. It's got the typical kitschy bbq place interior but I give it high marks because honestly, the inside was spotless. No weird sauce splashes everywhere or sticky tables. Lots of pickled sundries and cold salads and pie slices in the glass case, which is a good sign, IME. We went in planning to just get a little taste of things but it honestly smelled so good and I mused aloud that I might like to try the broccoli salad and was convinced by the cashier to do so. We bought more than a tasting, ha. We ordered a couple of multi-meat platters and portions were generous, the meat was so tender and juicy, real smoke rings, my brisket had both slices and a few burnt ends, and sides - the broccoli salad, the cute little cornbread loaf - were so delicious they almost outshined the meats. In particular, the mac and cheese, which I myself usually do not partake in and only barely tolerate watching my husband eat, reeled me in with the sharp cheesy taste and lack of the usual soft and mushy gloop that I usually hate about bbq joint macaroni and cheese. Reader, I ate it. Worth a stop or even a detour for some elusive yummy bbq in New England and worth trying a bit of everything. The sides are cheap and they're super tasty so no need to skimp! read more

Best place for bbq in n.h. friendly peo0le and great service. The food is amazing. We will make a special trip just for the great dining experience read more

Outstanding barbecue and sides! We attended a party catered by Rubbin Butts; everyone loved the food. The folks setting up and serving were wonderful! Awesome slaw, broccoli salad, Mac n cheese; great selection of meats and sauce! The cornbread was also top notch! read more

When you think of New England, BBQ is prob not the first thing that comes to mind. However the food at this place is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!! I was pleasantly surprised. Having spent time down South, I didn't think I would find BBQ this good up North. Everything came out pretty quickly. The corn bread is to die for!!!! The meat was the ultimate best!!! I didn't care much for the sides though - we got cole slaw and mac n cheese. We ordered the family meal for 4 plus briskets. There was enough food to probably feed 8 people!!! I took a star off due to pretty lenient covid restrictions. There was an alcohol station, but the staff did not adhere very strictly to wearing masks, sanitizing areas between customers, or restricting the amount of people inside a small area at a given time. read more

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I have had tons of BBQ form all over. I have lived in the Carolina's and Texas. The bbq had good flavor but.... I ordered a pound of pulled pork and half of it was just fat. I have never had so much fat in pulled pork. Then I asked for some pickles and they wanted to charge me for the pickles. I kind of expected to to have to pay for extra bbq sauce but that was free. The kielbasa was good and the BBB sandwich was decent. Once again half of the brisket they put on top was fat and the pulled pork was very fatty. I do not plan on returning for this reason. read more

I have been here twice now and it is amazing. Very clean counter service bbq. I dinned in and the ribs are so good. The meat falls of the bone but has some texture, very difficult to do. The sauce is unique and much better than anticipated. Lot of great sides cornbread is delicious. I got a pound of brisket to go and it was a real treat so moist and tender. Worthy of 45 minute drive and you also get a great view of Lake Winni. If you like BBQ make the drive. read more

Ordered the ribs, brisket, beans, Mac n cheese, coleslaw, and cornbread. The meats were very good as well as the sides. Sides could have used a bit more seasoning but everything was fresh. Place was very clean and the staff were friendly and attentive. Great place for lunch or takeout. read more

Food and service were great! Not a place for ambiance, it's a BBQ place! Can't wait to go back.

We have only had take out from here, so I can't comment on the service aside from picking up at the counter. That said, it's always been a fast and efficient process and the food has been consistently good. We've had ribs and pulled pork, and have had Mac & cheese and the broccoli salad for sides. The corn bread is fantasy-- it's always a disappointment when they run out of the plain and only have jalapeño left. Definitely recommend for a fast, convenient and high quality take out meal for the whole family. read more

Rubbin' Butts was some of the best bbq I've had in not only New Hampshire, but New England. I split the platter for two with a friend for around $24. Great deal! The mini corn bread was the best I've ever had, it was crispy and buttery on the outside and soft and crumbly on the inside. The dry rub ribs were great and they have a selection of sauces inside to complement the ribs. The mac and cheese was rich and the sharp cheddar taste was great. The sausage was absolutely addicting and I highly recommend it. The broccoli salad wasn't too heavy and was a nice side to mellow out the dense meats and mac and cheese. My only complaint was the chicken... I found it extremely dry and even the bbq sauces didn't help revive it. Overall, very good and I highly recommend the corn bread, sausage and mac and cheese. read more

Rubbin' Butts BBQ - Platter for 2 with broccoli and Mac and cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Center Harbor, New Hampshire

This BBQ is soooo good!!! The brisket is my favorite along with the Mac N Cheese. Order to go, eat in or catering.

Was on the way to Castle in the Clouds and saw this clever name. It was decided then and there that this is where I will have lunch! It's a very small joint and you have several options to order your ribs. From a 1/4 rack of ribs to a Full Rack or even ribs in your mac and cheese! I orderd a 1/4 rack of ribs, which came with 2 sides and corn bread. I liked the corn bread, but wasn't a fan of the coleslaw or broccoli. The ribs come as is, but you have the option of putting on spicy or sweet bbq. The condiments are placed on the table for your convenience. If I was ever on my way back to this part of NH, you are always on my list!! read more

Rubbin' Butts BBQ - "rubbin butts" - Barbeque Near Me - Center Harbor, New Hampshire

Found this place on yelp rated high for the area at first noticed the yelp page said they were closed but that wasn't true, me and my girlfriend got the 1/2 rack of ribs and I got mac and cheese pulled pork. Presentation was good for the food, the ribs were kind of bland and didn't have much favor the mac and cheese was great but same issue with pork wasn't much flavor in the meat. I'd say meets nh standards for BBQ place give them a shot if your up on vacation, mac and cheese is good I wouldn't recommend adding pork though. read more

Rubbin' Butts BBQ - Pulled pork mac and cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Center Harbor, New Hampshire

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Delicious Smoked Brisket! My husband is a hard core brisket fan and he even smokes his own from time to time and does a great job. We've lived in Madison NH for over a year and haven't tasted anything spectacular, but my husband rated your brisket a 9 which to be completely honest is the highest number he's given any restaurant and he's a chef. We'll definitely be back. Thank you for Rubbin' Butts! Love the name. read more

I love good bbq and have for decades. A lot of times i get disapointed. I'd known about rbbbq for several years and never tried it til last weekend. Food was awesome, we got th rbbbq platter with slaw and beans and would have had a pulled pork and brisket combo but they had run out of pulled pork. Nice brisket plate with slaw and mac & cheese. Wish we tried this place earlier. Best bbq in the region. Sits third on my best list: second is blue ribbon bbq in newton mass and #1 is bbq chix in port orange fla. read more

I commend Rubbin' Butts for holding off and not raising their prices for months. Unfortunately, my most recent trip for take out was very disappointing. I got a half chicken which was not freshly smoked and might have been leftover from the previous week. It was starting to smell rancid and was extremely dry. The brisket was probably one third fat, which I don't understand if they hand slice to order, you can see the amount of fat that is being served. A little is expected. Disappointing of all was the "nachos". No shredded cheddar, limited amount of pulled pork and an up charge for extra onions of which there were none. I'll bring this to their attention the next time I go since I don't live locally to them. read more

The meat is fine but truly mediocre- cornbread both dry and cold, which is unfortunate. Prices should be lower based on quality in my opinion. However, the real issue is how rude the older female cashier is-- inquiring about a side you ordered over 15 minutes ago will get you a blank stare and derisive answer. As usual, New Hampshire hospitality at work read more

Great small BBQ restaurant that has only been open since memorial day. Clean and open, they offer a variety of combination plates, meat by the pound and dinner package options. It's a great option for grabbing a meal to have on the lake or to grab after a day on the lake when you don't feel like cooking. The prices are a bit steep but is BBQ, a low and sloppiness that takes time to produce a tender and delicious piece smoked meat. The hubby and I each ordered a combination platter-brisket & pulled pork for him and chicken for me. Each combination came with 2 sides, drinks k and a piece of cornbread. It was the perfect sized meal. The chicken was moist but did lack a bit of the smokey floor permeating the restaurant. Mark. Brisket was fatty, moist and delicious and I was surprised he shared. The sides were the perfect size and my broccoli slaw in a sweet mayo dressing was good to the last drop. The Mac and cheese was a bit thick for me but make no mistake it was no kraft Mac and cheese. It was just a but to heavy for me to have on a hot day. They also sell coffee and donuts. It's a bit of an odd combination but ppl were coming in just for the donuts. read more

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Really sorry to see some negative remarks here, the gals were lovely to order and pick up, three of us for lunch to go today for less than $40 and we have leftovers! Besides that, the Mac & cheese was darn good, the pulled pork, brisket and kielbasa were all sampled by each of us and we all enjoyed, Cole slaw, potato salad and pickles too. The corn bread was a bit sweet but perfectly acceptable and the 2 choices of sauce could go on anything! Looking forward to trying some more of this pretty amazing barbecue in NH!! read more

We stopped to try the new breakfast sandwiches. Wow! Delicious egg sandwiches on homemade English muffins with pulled pork, brisket, or smoked bacon. Friendly staff! read more

Rubbin' Butts BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Center Harbor, New Hampshire

I could eat BBQ 5 days a week.....tried everyone in the area.Meredith,Ossipee,and the Texas joints on rt 104 and they are mostly dry and nasty. Had back ribs at Rubbin Butts the other day and they were better than anything I've had in a long time . Ribs were juicy ,tender and had a nice bark on them that you would find with the experts.Sides were very good.They have got this dialed in...best BBQ in NH read more

The food was cold and it was kind of meh. My brisket had too much fat and my wife's chicken was dry. The lady at the counter wasn't rude but she didn't have much personality and certainly wasn't helpful. read more

Listen let me start by saying this. If you have not visited this place your life is missing something. I stopped into this place of food BBQ heaven on a drive by today and yeah...please everyone and anyone reading this please make it your business to stop here! The brisket is flavor beyond the realm of flavor. All the way through no dry meat all smoking and perfect. The pastrami is just yeah just as good I stuffed some in between some of the corn bread and it started snowing! CHeck the weather! The heavens knew! read more

Rubbin' Butts BBQ - The Smoked Brisket and a piece of corn bread. - Barbeque Near Me - Center Harbor, New Hampshire

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Excellent experience- brisket was delicious, pulled pork great! (Needs sauce!) Sweet BBQ was very tasty. Mac and Cheese was hot and creamy. place was busy- call ahead. Also enjoyed the cornbread. First time here and I'll hope it makes it! Spent 100 to feed a group of 6 very reasonable. read more

Was passing through the area and my husband and I got some food to go because the name caught my eye and the pics of the the food on Google were drool worthy; it did not disappoint! This is the best BBQ I have ever had in my life, husband was a fan too! We got pulled pork nachos, half chicken, smoked sausage (kielbasa), Mac n cheese, coke slaw and cornbread. I will be dreaming of this food until we return. read more

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Perhaps we went on an off day. My wife ordered the 1/4 rack plate and I got the 3 meat plate (ribs, brisket, pulled pork). DRY and flavorless is the only way to describe the food, the only saving grace was their sauce. Ribs were fatty and small (baby baby backs). mac n cheese was good, cole slaw was eh and the potatoes in the potato salad were barely cooked. based off the other reviews maybe it was just an off day.. but not willing to try again. read more

The service here was poor enough for me to write a review. My girlfriend and I felt like we were troubling the girl at the register simply by ordering. She couldn't answer questions about what plate included what (the menu had great variety but was a bit vague) Our meal came out relatively fast but was missing some things listed on the menu, which we had to ask for/get ourselves. The food was decent, nothing special. Especially for the prices. This place has cool aesthetics which makes for great potential. But th food needs more flavor and the counter staff needs to be more attentive, friendly, and educated. read more