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I have been told about this place since I moved up here. I finally made the little drive and I was so damn mad that I hadn't come here sooner. I walked in and got a To-go order of a 1/2 lb brisket, mac n cheese, and corn bread with a bottle of Diet Coke. The people inside were super nice and I waited less than 10 minutes. The Mac n cheese is good, not wow amazing great but good. It's a solid side, but I'm more of a cheddar/gouda gal and this was a bit tangier than I like. Their cornbread is so soft and fluffy with a crispy edge and I was very happy with it. I absolutely demolished the 2 pieces I got. That brisket was sooooo soft and smoky. Damn, it's good. For being up north, that is southern brisket with a nice smoke ring and everything and well-rendered fat as well. I will definitely be back to try other things but that brisket has been on replay for me for over a week. It will come as no surprise - I ate that entire 1/2 pounds of brisket...zero regrets.
Great Southern BBQ up North! Very affordable. Go hungry (seriously). We always get the 3 meats combo (brisket, pulled pork, ribs) and to be honest, we're probably not going to deviate because it works for us. They also have a giant pitcher of BBQ sauce (I think it's housemade) that pairs well with the meats. Oh and the mac&cheese is a personal fav of my hubby's and I like their greens.
Well, first visit after reading different reviews. Traveled some distance to try. Ordered a fiddlehead double IPA with 8.2 abv Smoked bbq chicken wings 2 meat combo of ribs, brisket, Mac and cheese, bbq beans Well, smoked wings were outstanding and some best I've had .... Just right amount of smoke flavor. Brisket was a huge wow... tender, moist and some of best brisket I've had at many bbq spots throughout USA. Ribs had a nice smoke ring, a bit salty for my tastes, but still an excellent cook on the ribs Mac and cheese was great, I wanted a multi cheese taste... add a parm cheese to it... still excellent cook on the Mac and cheese Beans very good, I like a bit more molasses, with few chunks briskets ... excellent however Corn bread on dry side...needs improvement Only one option for bbq ... I wanted a peach flavor for my brisket, but all good Excellent bbq with outstanding wings . I'll return .
This place is worth the drive as it has the best barbecue in the area. We've only gone during the week and it is always busy but so worth the wait. It is a no frills place but you come for the food. Servers are always friendly and welcoming so you can say that you also come for the great service. Bathrooms are clean and there's plenty of noise from people chatting and enjoying their meal. I usually get the ribs and they are fall of the bones delicious. Their barbecue sauce is also great. For sides I usually get macaroni and cheese and fries. I asked a server about the white bread served with my meal and she told me that some people like to make sandwiches with them. I haven't made one yet but hey it's a thing for some I imagine. Their corn bread is consistently perfect for me - sweet and moist.
Definitely a nice spot about 30 min from the beach we were at for the day. Pulled up and parked next to other cars that made a row in the parking lot "plaza." Walking into the restaurant you initially enter in from the bar/lounge side and greeted by a hostess that'll bring you into the next room which is the dining area. Our server was great! She explained the different meat options and how to order. We opted for the fried chicken wings to start with Cajun dry rub. I thought these were good, juicy, and well seasoned with rub! Nice and crispy. Wings were a good size not dinky wing dings that other places would call wings. We did the platter of beef brisket so good! Rack of ribs (fall off the bone) Mac and cheese was thick and creamy! They have condiments, napkins, hot sauce etc all in the table for you! Thought it was overall a great BBQ spot
TLDR - This place was well worth the wait (I've been eyeing it for some time) and the trip on a snowy day (1.5 hour round-trip). There are only a few restaurants I would whole-heartedly endorse as it does seem quality is falling as prices increase. It's great to find an excellent BBQ place in Mass.! BBQ, particularly good BBQ is so hard to come by in New England and now that I found a place within an hour of home-I'm ecstatic!!! The only other place that has been up to my standards in New England is in Littlelton, NH...there was one in Portland, ME but I believe they closed. Anyway, myself and my girlfriend split the 3-Meat combo and the Brisket Bomb-and took some desserts to go. Here's the deets: This place is like stepping into a Southern Restaurant with a decent Mass. vibe. We loved the realness of the servers-no fake nice-ness, just real people serving real food...It was perfect for us Massholes and we were thankfully there before the dinner crowd, so we couldn't be happier. We sat at the bar and had great service even thought the bartender was very busy. The Brisket Bomb (5/5) is quite similar to a Steak Bomb, but with Brisket. Arguably the best value on the menu. Could split with a friend and maybe get a side or two if your not looking to go big. Pulled Pork (5/5) was a little sweet and a little bit of spicy-and oh so damn good. Most pulled pork is at the very least, passable. This wasn't that. This was amazingly tasty. Ribs (5/5) we got 5 with our plate and they were fall off the bone and super tender & tasty. No sauce needed, although I tried one with some of their sauce-I know not everyone is into saucy BBQ but I've been to Kansas City and ate my way through that town-good saucy BBQ is excellent...as is dry rub...I love it all. I digress, these were great both ways but no sauce is really needed on any of their meat imo. That's a massive compliment! Chopped Brisket (6/5) you can also get it sliced if you prefer...it was so good...I thought my girlfriend was going to cut me for that last few bites. No joke, this shit was competition worthy! For sides we got the Mac n Cheese and the BBQ Black Beans. Both were very good. The mac was very creamy and while not the very best I've had it was really up there...we debated this and put it between a 4.25-4.5/5...the best usually with a little bit of breadcrumb imo but that might a personal taste but this was very good. It also has large shells which I love. Big marks for not putting pimento in it...that's def a Southern thing but we prefer without. The BBQ Black Beans 5/5 were soooo good. If you want to be really wild, mix in a little pulled pork or brisket and you can take it to the next level...but def not needed. Now, here is the kicker...they have HONEY BUTTER here. Talking about indulgent...we've only had it a few times and this was better than the best we have had. 7/5!!! Worth a trip for that alone. We practically licked the tray clean :P and got a brownie and a slice of pecan pie to go. We just shared them a few hours later, the taste still on my tongue as I write the review and both were great to me, although my girlfriend felt the brownie need to be a little more in the center...I guess they use a large pan because they were close to being burnt on the outter edges-but they were both great, if cooked a little uneven perhaps. Pecan pie was excellent too. 4.5/5 just to give them a little feedback. Overall this is NOT ONLY my FAVORITE BBQ in the STATE, it's my favorite in NEW ENGLAND!!! It would be an awesome place to take friends...to go watch a game (I bet it gets packed) or to pick up some Q to take home or to a party. We are massive fans!!!
Just made my first visit to the Rusty Can. I exited the highway and followed the signs as I zoomed right past the entrance to the Can....Opps. The building has a sign which is hard to see but I found it. Hint: From 95 north, the Rusty Can is about 75-100 yards from the exit ramp in a small plaza on the left. Anyway got there at 3:01 on a Monday. On Mondays they open at 3 pm. Since it was open for all of one minute, seating wasn't an issue as I parked myself at the bar in front of a tv. Plenty of beer choices plus peanuts at the ready while you wait. II needed a wing fix but couldn't decide so I opted for both the smoked buffalo wings and the dry rub cajun wings. Both came out in about 10 minutes. I liked the cajun but the sauced buffalo was better! I ended up getting a side of sauce and pouring that on the cajun. Next time I will have to try the brisket bomb as I saw someone get it and it looked incredible. Also the online menu is very basic but if you look at their Facebook page, they display all the specials which I think out number the regular menu... I give it four stars for the wings as they were good, pretty solid.
The Rusty Can has great BBQ! I first found out about this place when I was looking for food options last week when at Crane Beach but didn't end up going due to dinner plans. We did decide to go this week after our beach trip & it was sooo worth it! It's located in Byfield, which is a very small town/village that's apart of Newbury, MA, near Governor's Academy boarding school. When we arrived, it was pretty busy but luckily we did not have trouble getting a table for 3! Prices were very fair & we decided to go with the 2 meat combo: rack of pork ribs & brisket + comes with corn bread & butter, pickles, Mac and cheese, and some white bread. We also got some root beer & orange soda, which came in glass bottles. Everything was delicious! Brisket was tender, not dry at all, & tasty. This, dipped with some of their BBQ sauce, AMAZING. The corn bread was a little dry, though it was perfect with the butter! Now, the ribs were fall off the bone tender! For an app, we did order the Cajun chicken wings w/ ranch dip & I love me a good dry rub wings! These were very yummy. It's honestly so hard to find any BBQ spots in Boston, & I know they do exist in MA... they are just farther out. Rusty Can is about an 1hr-1hr15min drive north of Boston. Highly recommend if you're looking for a pretty good BBQ spot in MA. It's def closer to NH area. Service was quick and staff was very helpful! They suggested 2 meat combo for 3 and at first we didn't know if it'd be enough... we ended up having two ribs leftover and some of the sides!
I couldn't count how many times we've driven past the sign for the Rusty Can on I-95 in Byfield, Mass. Wish we would have stopped sooner! This is fantastic barbecue! The restaurant isn't fancy, but it's perfect as a BBQ joint. Expect to wait if you come at dinner or lunchtime. The staff helped us choose what was an amazing meal! We shared a rack of 10 ribs (I think they gave us 11), plus the sides you'd wish for. I was really impressed by the BBQ black beans. They really know how to smoke meat, the ribs were amazingly tender and flavorful! The sauce on the table was smoky and a little sweet, too. I'm looking forward to another visit!
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I have been told about this place since I moved up here. I finally made the little drive and I was so damn mad that I hadn't come here sooner. I walked in and got a To-go order of a 1/2 lb brisket, mac n cheese, and corn bread with a bottle of Diet Coke. The people inside were super nice and I waited less than 10 minutes. The Mac n cheese is good, not wow amazing great but good. It's a solid side, but I'm more of a cheddar/gouda gal and this was a bit tangier than I like. Their cornbread is so soft and fluffy with a crispy edge and I was very happy with it. I absolutely demolished the 2 pieces I got. That brisket was sooooo soft and smoky. Damn, it's good. For being up north, that is southern brisket with a nice smoke ring and everything and well-rendered fat as well. I will definitely be back to try other things but that brisket has been on replay for me for over a week. It will come as no surprise - I ate that entire 1/2 pounds of brisket...zero regrets. read more
2 months ago
Great Southern BBQ up North! Very affordable. Go hungry (seriously). We always get the 3 meats combo (brisket, pulled pork, ribs) and to be honest, we're probably not going to deviate because it works for us. They also have a giant pitcher of BBQ sauce (I think it's housemade) that pairs well with the meats. Oh and the mac&cheese is a personal fav of my hubby's and I like their greens. read more
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Well, first visit after reading different reviews. Traveled some distance to try. Ordered a fiddlehead double IPA with 8.2 abv Smoked bbq chicken wings 2 meat combo of ribs, brisket, Mac and cheese, bbq beans Well, smoked wings were outstanding and some best I've had .... Just right amount of smoke flavor. Brisket was a huge wow... tender, moist and some of best brisket I've had at many bbq spots throughout USA. Ribs had a nice smoke ring, a bit salty for my tastes, but still an excellent cook on the ribs Mac and cheese was great, I wanted a multi cheese taste... add a parm cheese to it... still excellent cook on the Mac and cheese Beans very good, I like a bit more molasses, with few chunks briskets ... excellent however Corn bread on dry side...needs improvement Only one option for bbq ... I wanted a peach flavor for my brisket, but all good Excellent bbq with outstanding wings . I'll return . read more
This place is worth the drive as it has the best barbecue in the area. We've only gone during the week and it is always busy but so worth the wait. It is a no frills place but you come for the food. Servers are always friendly and welcoming so you can say that you also come for the great service. Bathrooms are clean and there's plenty of noise from people chatting and enjoying their meal. I usually get the ribs and they are fall of the bones delicious. Their barbecue sauce is also great. For sides I usually get macaroni and cheese and fries. I asked a server about the white bread served with my meal and she told me that some people like to make sandwiches with them. I haven't made one yet but hey it's a thing for some I imagine. Their corn bread is consistently perfect for me - sweet and moist. read more
Definitely a nice spot about 30 min from the beach we were at for the day. Pulled up and parked next to other cars that made a row in the parking lot "plaza." Walking into the restaurant you initially enter in from the bar/lounge side and greeted by a hostess that'll bring you into the next room which is the dining area. Our server was great! She explained the different meat options and how to order. We opted for the fried chicken wings to start with Cajun dry rub. I thought these were good, juicy, and well seasoned with rub! Nice and crispy. Wings were a good size not dinky wing dings that other places would call wings. We did the platter of beef brisket so good! Rack of ribs (fall off the bone) Mac and cheese was thick and creamy! They have condiments, napkins, hot sauce etc all in the table for you! Thought it was overall a great BBQ spot read more
10 months ago
TLDR - This place was well worth the wait (I've been eyeing it for some time) and the trip on a snowy day (1.5 hour round-trip). There are only a few restaurants I would whole-heartedly endorse as it does seem quality is falling as prices increase. It's great to find an excellent BBQ place in Mass.! BBQ, particularly good BBQ is so hard to come by in New England and now that I found a place within an hour of home-I'm ecstatic!!! The only other place that has been up to my standards in New England is in Littlelton, NH...there was one in Portland, ME but I believe they closed. Anyway, myself and my girlfriend split the 3-Meat combo and the Brisket Bomb-and took some desserts to go. Here's the deets: This place is like stepping into a Southern Restaurant with a decent Mass. vibe. We loved the realness of the servers-no fake nice-ness, just real people serving real food...It was perfect for us Massholes and we were thankfully there before the dinner crowd, so we couldn't be happier. We sat at the bar and had great service even thought the bartender was very busy. The Brisket Bomb (5/5) is quite similar to a Steak Bomb, but with Brisket. Arguably the best value on the menu. Could split with a friend and maybe get a side or two if your not looking to go big. Pulled Pork (5/5) was a little sweet and a little bit of spicy-and oh so damn good. Most pulled pork is at the very least, passable. This wasn't that. This was amazingly tasty. Ribs (5/5) we got 5 with our plate and they were fall off the bone and super tender & tasty. No sauce needed, although I tried one with some of their sauce-I know not everyone is into saucy BBQ but I've been to Kansas City and ate my way through that town-good saucy BBQ is excellent...as is dry rub...I love it all. I digress, these were great both ways but no sauce is really needed on any of their meat imo. That's a massive compliment! Chopped Brisket (6/5) you can also get it sliced if you prefer...it was so good...I thought my girlfriend was going to cut me for that last few bites. No joke, this shit was competition worthy! For sides we got the Mac n Cheese and the BBQ Black Beans. Both were very good. The mac was very creamy and while not the very best I've had it was really up there...we debated this and put it between a 4.25-4.5/5...the best usually with a little bit of breadcrumb imo but that might a personal taste but this was very good. It also has large shells which I love. Big marks for not putting pimento in it...that's def a Southern thing but we prefer without. The BBQ Black Beans 5/5 were soooo good. If you want to be really wild, mix in a little pulled pork or brisket and you can take it to the next level...but def not needed. Now, here is the kicker...they have HONEY BUTTER here. Talking about indulgent...we've only had it a few times and this was better than the best we have had. 7/5!!! Worth a trip for that alone. We practically licked the tray clean :P and got a brownie and a slice of pecan pie to go. We just shared them a few hours later, the taste still on my tongue as I write the review and both were great to me, although my girlfriend felt the brownie need to be a little more in the center...I guess they use a large pan because they were close to being burnt on the outter edges-but they were both great, if cooked a little uneven perhaps. Pecan pie was excellent too. 4.5/5 just to give them a little feedback. Overall this is NOT ONLY my FAVORITE BBQ in the STATE, it's my favorite in NEW ENGLAND!!! It would be an awesome place to take friends...to go watch a game (I bet it gets packed) or to pick up some Q to take home or to a party. We are massive fans!!! read more
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Just made my first visit to the Rusty Can. I exited the highway and followed the signs as I zoomed right past the entrance to the Can....Opps. The building has a sign which is hard to see but I found it. Hint: From 95 north, the Rusty Can is about 75-100 yards from the exit ramp in a small plaza on the left. Anyway got there at 3:01 on a Monday. On Mondays they open at 3 pm. Since it was open for all of one minute, seating wasn't an issue as I parked myself at the bar in front of a tv. Plenty of beer choices plus peanuts at the ready while you wait. II needed a wing fix but couldn't decide so I opted for both the smoked buffalo wings and the dry rub cajun wings. Both came out in about 10 minutes. I liked the cajun but the sauced buffalo was better! I ended up getting a side of sauce and pouring that on the cajun. Next time I will have to try the brisket bomb as I saw someone get it and it looked incredible. Also the online menu is very basic but if you look at their Facebook page, they display all the specials which I think out number the regular menu... I give it four stars for the wings as they were good, pretty solid. read more
2 months ago
The Rusty Can has great BBQ! I first found out about this place when I was looking for food options last week when at Crane Beach but didn't end up going due to dinner plans. We did decide to go this week after our beach trip & it was sooo worth it! It's located in Byfield, which is a very small town/village that's apart of Newbury, MA, near Governor's Academy boarding school. When we arrived, it was pretty busy but luckily we did not have trouble getting a table for 3! Prices were very fair & we decided to go with the 2 meat combo: rack of pork ribs & brisket + comes with corn bread & butter, pickles, Mac and cheese, and some white bread. We also got some root beer & orange soda, which came in glass bottles. Everything was delicious! Brisket was tender, not dry at all, & tasty. This, dipped with some of their BBQ sauce, AMAZING. The corn bread was a little dry, though it was perfect with the butter! Now, the ribs were fall off the bone tender! For an app, we did order the Cajun chicken wings w/ ranch dip & I love me a good dry rub wings! These were very yummy. It's honestly so hard to find any BBQ spots in Boston, & I know they do exist in MA... they are just farther out. Rusty Can is about an 1hr-1hr15min drive north of Boston. Highly recommend if you're looking for a pretty good BBQ spot in MA. It's def closer to NH area. Service was quick and staff was very helpful! They suggested 2 meat combo for 3 and at first we didn't know if it'd be enough... we ended up having two ribs leftover and some of the sides! read more
I couldn't count how many times we've driven past the sign for the Rusty Can on I-95 in Byfield, Mass. Wish we would have stopped sooner! This is fantastic barbecue! The restaurant isn't fancy, but it's perfect as a BBQ joint. Expect to wait if you come at dinner or lunchtime. The staff helped us choose what was an amazing meal! We shared a rack of 10 ribs (I think they gave us 11), plus the sides you'd wish for. I was really impressed by the BBQ black beans. They really know how to smoke meat, the ribs were amazingly tender and flavorful! The sauce on the table was smoky and a little sweet, too. I'm looking forward to another visit! read more
4 months ago
Nachos are a must order on Thursday with the brisket! Went with a group of 4 people for nachos and beers and the one tray of nachos was more that enough food read more
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Absolutely raving about The Rusty Can in Byfield, MA! This hidden BBQ gem blew us away. The ribs were fall-off-the-bone perfection, with so much meat packed onto each one--seriously generous and smoky delicious. The pork belly sandwich special was an unforgettable mouthful: juicy, cheesy, and perfectly stacked on toasted rye that added the ideal crunch. We were shocked (in the best way) by the salad portions--massive! Easily enough to feed a family of four, and fresh as can be. The cornbread? Soft, sweet, and heavenly with the honey butter. We did think a little toast would've helped that butter melt just right--but still a must-order. The house pickles were crisp with the most satisfying snap and bold flavor. We also tried the hush puppies with their unique dipping sauce--super creative, though not totally our vibe. Limited seating means you might wait, but trust us--it's absolutely worth it. Booth or table seating. The Rusty Can is a flavor-packed experience from start to finish. read more
11 months ago
This is my favorite restaurant in the whole wide world. I order the same thing every time (pulled pork sandwich on a brioche bun w a side of mac n cheese), and it's perfect. every. time. The drinks are strong and awesome, and the staff is super friendly. On my best and worst days I want Rusty Can--you have to go. read more
2 years ago
One our way to the Cape from Maine & needed a place for a quick snack and a drink to break up the ride. Boy am I glad we picked the Rusty Can. My wife started off with a Bloody Mary and I went with a PBR draft and some peanuts....nice touch on the bar peanuts! We then ordered the chopped chicken salad which was delicious and easily enough for 4 people. The bartenders were polite & prompt. Luv the atmosphere & the BBQ menu items all seem like winners. The food orders we saw go by to other people looked great. Oh yeah, how many BBQ joints have pre-made Manhattans in wooden house barrels...I wanted one so bad but the wife said next time. We will be back! read more
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After hearing amazing things about this place and having a craving for BBQ, we had to give it a try! We got there a little before 6 on Saturday and it was busy! We were quoted about 45 minutes, but were told the bar was first come, first serve so we stalked for seats and were able to get two pretty quickly. The bartenders/servers were very friendly and funny! We enjoyed chatting with them and could tell they enjoy working with people too. We both got the combo platters with Cole slaw and Mac and cheese. I got the brisket and pulled pork and my husband got the brisket and ribs. Brisket was AMAZING. And they give you so much! Pulled pork was pretty good, didn't even need BBQ sauce with it! Ribs were good too! The Cole slaw is vinegar based and it was refreshing. The Mac and cheese was out of this world amazing! The corn bread....to die for. We will definitely be back! read more
6 months ago
WOW! Why haven't I been to this remarkable BBQ spot till last week??!!! This is a no frills place and I like it. It's literally right off the highway with ample parking. I came here on Friday and there was a little wait but it wasn't that long, maybe 15 min. They also do not take any reservations which is good because they want your whole party there before seating you. Now lets get down to the food.. McRib- Was sooo good! Kind of like the Mcdonalds one but way better and of course with real meat and super fresh. The pickles went very well with the pork. Pork belly & chicken tacos- These bad boys were the highlight for me. The pork belly was cooked so well and went well with the pork. I literally killed both of those tacos in less than 5 min lol. Chicken salad- Was huge... nothing to really write about its just chicken and salad lol. Trust me guys, give this place a try and you'll love it. read more
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The service was absolutely amazing! Our server was named Paul, since I was fasting due to Ramadan, he was extremely thoughtful and got the food to our table the minute it was time to eat. He continually checked in and made sure we had everything we needed. Paul was awesome! Now to the food! We ordered a brisket sandwich, smoked BBQ wings, half chicken (special) with slaw and fries as our sides. The wings were very good size with great flavor. I tend to like mine a little more crispy but overall above average. The brisket sandwich was PACKED! The brisket was juicy and flavorful. The chicken was flash fried, incredibly juicy, the meat was falling off the bone! The slaw was great, simple and well done. The fries are shoe string so they were very crispy. We also got the cornbread, not out of the this world but I would say above average. Overall, our experience here was great! We have tried to go before on a weekend but the wait was very long. I recommend going on a weekday. I will absolutely be back here soon! read more
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I asked if you deliver to Newburyport ? No answer?
What exactly would a camp ground be delivering?
Do they take reservations?
I don't think so. It's never been so crowded when I tried to go there that I couldn't get right in. (outside seating too) If you have a large party maybe that's something to call them about. I'd say generally they don't take reservations.
I have seen pictures of the smoked prime rib, but don't see it on the menu. Is it a special only available at certain times?
Yes. It's sometimes on the special board. It's delicious!!
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