Food is fabulous prices are moderate. It is worth the trip to Byfield. Food quality is A1

Best BBQ in New England. Nothing fancy - just great food. I'm a regular here and have had almost everything on the menu. Can't go wrong. I mostly sit at the bar. Tito's and soda is always on point. Decent pour. The Special Board is where it's really at. The Brisket Bomb is most def the fish worth driving to. Best prime rib ever when it pops up. The pork belly w some BBQ sauce is my version of dessert. The ribs. The brisket. Pulled pork. The wings. All to die for. The Cuban. Pork belly pastrami!!!! I'll be there. A brisket 3-way??? You know you're on the North Shore. Portion sizes are outstanding. Never had a bad meal here. Consistency is king and I keep coming back!!! read more

Outstanding! We went there last night around 5:00 and the hostesses said it was about a 20 wait, went back to the car and within minutes the hostesses was outside yelling our name going above her job. We got served promptly and we had the slices brisket that was so moist and juicy with great flavor along with pulled pork, cornbread and Mac and cheese. The rib plate had more than the menu stated and were great too. We ended up taking about half of each meal home. The place was easy to miss as I didn't think it was that close to the highway and looks nondescript from the outside. Yes we will be back when in the area or for a special trip. read more

Best barbecue spot around. Friendly service, chill environment. Me and my wife always come back to this place. Try their specials, you won't be disappointed. read more

Food was excellent! Service was just OK. Took a long time to get someone to come over to our table. People seated after us had ordered and received their food before we even got water. But...the food was plentiful and very good read more

I can see why this place is popular. But I've had better bbq at other places. The atmosphere and service is cool. read more

It's the best BBQ in New England, and it's not even close. The rotating specials is the best part, because there is always at least 3 things I gotta have. Hard to only choose 1! read more

Wow! As a Southern-born BBQ lover, I'm at a loss at how Rusty Can has been a mere 20 miles away for the last six years. And, am I ever glad that this oversight has been corrected! I had the two-meat plate with sliced brisket and pork ribs. Both were good -and- the ribs were shut up out of this world crazy good. Tender - cooked at the exact right temperature so that they held on the bone but weren't chewy like pork ribs can get. For sides, I went with the collards and mac & cheese. Again, both were good, but the collards... nice and vinegary with chunks of pork. Amazing. All washed down with a can of the house lager. It doesn't get any better than this - especially on the North Shore. read more

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Lets start with disclosing I am not a huge BarBQue fan, but my boyfriend is. The food is very good. He loves the BBQ. We had a pate appetizer that was out of this world! Served either grilled bread and onion. Absolutely amazing! Great burger, chicken sandwich and steak and cheese melt. Desserts are superb! The best choc chip bread pudding and pecan pie! Anything you have here will be delicious. Excellent weight staff. Great drink selection. Definitely a must try read more

3 stars. The staff was cool. The fries were great. And my daughter said her burger was good. My fried buffalo chicken sandwich had tiny bones in it. I've heard nothing but great things about this place and next time I'll just get a burger! read more

Rusty Can - Barbeque Near Me - Byfield, Massachusetts

Best BBQ I've ever had in New England, friendly service, will go back again when I'm in the area.

The staff are Wonderful and the food is out of this world. If you like BBQ food this is the place to go!!!!! The menu has something for everyone. They also make good adult drinks. we head back every chance we get. I highly recommend this place to everyone that asks for a Good BBQ restaurant, I tell them this is the Best!! see you soon read more

Heard a lot about Rusty Can, was able to come here for lunch a few days ago and I really enjoyed it! I had the pulled pork plate which is usually my go to any BBQ place I go to. The meat was soft and tasty, the BBQ sauce that was at our table was a great topper, I wish it had more TANG but still did the job. The fries were ok along with the slaw but the corn bread stole the show ! Yum , slap some butter on top and call it a day ! read more

Rusty Can - Pulled pork - Barbeque Near Me - Byfield, Massachusetts

So good! Quick and friendly service. Portions were big and food was great. Went to Rusty Can before hockey game at Governor's and went back afterward for dinner. Would go back again any time. Easy access to I-95 and SR-1 read more

Stopped in for lunch after checking YELP rating, which was 4.5. Admittedly, hesitated when arrived as the name fit the exterior, but trusted fellow Yelpers and went inside. The restaurant was clean and the staff pleasant. There is a low key and relaxed ambiance with a distressed motif of fixtures. Ordered the Pork and Mojo Chicken Taco special which was outstanding. It was a 2 taco meal with generous smoked protein portions and well balanced seasoning. Sides are a la cart, but had plenty of food with my entree. Highly recommend this local gem. read more

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It's not that they do anything wrong. I'm just not a fan of their menu: don't like dry rub. I want to get sticky and messy eating my ribs

The burger was really good. You can tell when you walk in you're gonna get a good meal. Great service too I'd definitely recommend. You can skip the fries though. read more

Ok. Not great. Loud and uncomfortable except in bar area. Go early. No reservations. Very crowded long wait times. Bbq is good. Kind of salty. read more

I really enjoy the barbecue here, so five stars for the food. This place is a local dive, which is cute, but it just feels filthy. There are flies buzzing around everywhere in warmer weather. I understand there's a lot of take-out, so people are walking in and out, but it's gross. However, that doesn't stop me from going there. Especially for the brisket nachos that are a special on Thursday night. read more

My son just loves the chicken sandwich. That is his favorite sandwich of all time. Just delicious

Food is always fresh and tastes amazing. I drive from south of Boston for a 3-way Super Beef.

So delicious!! And amazing customer service. We were given the wrong order and they made it right. Definitely go to this restaurant!

This restaurant is amazing. From the staff to the food to the drinks...just outstanding! Sometimes I just go and eat the French fries they are so good. The brisket, either chopped, sliced, or on a bun, is incredible. You can tell it was slow smoked for many hours! The cornbread with honey butter could be a meal. Burgers are solid. Chicken is good. Pulled pork is crazy good with their homemade sauce. The brownies are huge and delicious! The atmosphere is always buzzing and everyone is friendly. The staff are probably my favorite part of going to the Rusty Can 72. Every single employee is friendly, kind, accommodating, and wants you to have a great experience! Don't forget to check the specials on social media for what's cooking that day! read more

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I pulled up and was nervous because it doesn't look like a restaurant. When I walked in I felt like I was at the club from the movie Road House. Then the waitress came over and she couldn't be more friendly. She recommended the brisket and thank God she did. It was the best brisket I have had and that includes places in Texas, Alabama, Georgia, and Kansas City. Went back again and they had a steak tip special. It was even better than brisket. I recommended it to my family and they drove there from Easton, Boston, and Saugus. The funny thing is they all like something different so I can only believe that everything is awesome. The food is so good I think I just gained 2lbs writing this review. read more

It's a little far for us but the drive is worth it. It's the best BBQ in New England and it's not even close. The brisket is INCREDIBLE.

This is not good or even decent bbq. Went for lunch, little bit of a wait but not too bad. Not a fan of the seating, was seated at a big table with another group which was fine until the hostess squeezed someone between us. Waitress took our drink order then disappeared for a while. I think she forgot about us and only came back when she saw a regular customer was seated next to us. Felt like we were bothering her. Buffalo wings - tasted like bbq wings with zero buffalo sauce flavor. Wings were also very soft and rubbery. Chopped brisket sandwich - wet but tasted dry. Ribs - ordered 5 bones and 3 of them were mostly fat. Sliced brisket - slightly better than the chopped. Sides - not sure why they bother. Mac and cheese had no flavor despite seeing pepper. Collard greens were absolutely disgusting and could only taste vinegar. Also, the bbq sauce is in a big open bottle that is left on the table. read more

Food was good but there was no AC!!!!!! & a 50 min wait to even sit... we ended up getting to go so I'm sure the food would've been better fresh in person read more

1st visit to this restaurant was great!! Brittany (and all the staff) was super friendly and helpful. The nachos recommendation (only on Thursday's) were delicious! Good drinks. Comfortable tables and bar area. Definitely check it out!! read more

Food was great and portions were huge and delicious I would recommend to try And get the brisket read more

This was some of the best barbecue we've had. The ribs and sliced brisket were DIVINE. Maureen took good care of us and did not steer us wrong! Highly recommend. Delicious!! read more

I don't know how you could give Rusty Can anything but five stars. I am shocked by the quality barbecue coming out of MA. They really nail it by not only having standard meat and side options on the menu but a daily rotating chalkboard of out of this world, creative, unique, specials. You gotta follow them on Instagram and check the specials board for the day. 10/10 recommend you will not be disappointed. read more

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Look y'all, I... I don't even know how to put this. It's like... we'll, it's like... Imagine waking up in the middle of the night on Christmas Eve to find Santa crushing a Lowenbrau while wearing the Southern Hemisphere of a frilly lingerie set you'd buy at Spencer Gifts. Now, take that initial impression and describe how it changes when he opens his toy sack to pull out every single gift you asked for. That's Rusty Can. Best brisket I've had in years, with a tremendous bark and smoke ring that doesn't quit. At least 6oz of chopped perfection on a seeded bun, along with unctuous, vinegary collards chock full of smoked turkey, and hush puppies with a house made remoulade that I WILL remake myself and it WILL make me millions. A double meal for $20, taken on the road - regretfully, mind you, because had I known this caliber of BBQ existed, we would have spent our first night at the bar. Kids are fine in the car. Alpha side note: they only have one sauce. While all these other jablokes tryna cater to every regional offering, Rusty Can just says, "Nah, here's sauce." And they're right! They're so right. (A gal danced with my son while we waited for our order. So, to Lucy, my kid says thanks for the lesson in fresh moves.) read more

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Place is your stereotypical bbq place. Wooden tables and dark. We ordered lunch. My husband ordered the brisket sandwich for$17. I didn't want a sandwich and the waitress suggested "the plate" instead with 4 sides if I didn't want the roll. I said ok. Well, the plate was $39 and would feed a family of 4! No suggestion that we could share that instead. I am an older woman ordering lunch, not dinner and this the suggestion ! The bbq is excellent and food service was quick. But this is a rip off of a waitress!!! Needless to say, her tip was $0.00. READ THE MENU CAREFULLY AND DINER BEWARE! read more

I absolutely love this place. The bbq is some of the best in the area. Waitresses I've had are always nice and the decor is described by the name. It's not some place you dress up and drink with your pinky out. This is one of my favorite places to go to for bbq. The store next to it is a nice spot to go into while you wait for your table. Serving sizes are shareable. I would definitely recommend the brisket sandwich that's like a steak bomb just made with brisket. The ribs are also pretty good here. We also had the pork belly sandwich, good but as expected you will feel lethargic after lol. read more

Kind service. Kitschy bbq atmosphere. But the foood! Best bbq had on the north shore so far. Things I remember loving: -the meats! Pulled pork & chicken! The brisket blew me away since I don't usually love this cut. -tasty sauces -yummy greens and beans It's a place you will crave to go back to read more

What a great meal! Left extremely full and it was worth every penny! My friends are still talking about the meal days later and we're planning our next trip. Everything we ordered was off of the specials menu (besides sides) and we weren't disappointed. Started with the Wicked Hot Wings and they were up there with the best wings I'd ever had. Great flavor with a good amount of heat that creeps up on you. For entrees, we got the Brisket Bomb, Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich and the Cuban Sandwich + a bunch of sides. We were all raving about our sandwiches and were cutting off pieces to share how good they were. I'm getting hungry just writing about it! I want to come back in hopes that they still have exactly what we ordered on the special menu but am also excited to try whatever else they have to offer. read more

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I would overall give this place 3.5 stars. The greens were good but not great. The Mac n cheese was not very cheesy. They definitely I would add fried okra would be a great addition and add authenticity took their time with the ribs and brisket. The ribs had a good flavor, I prefer dry rub Memphis style but it was decent. Great smoke rings on both. The only critique I have is the skin on the ribs was a little spongy. Maybe too much mopping sauce not sure. I would recommend this place. read more

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Phenomenal - will be returning! We started with the hush puppies which were delicious - the sauce was different some sort of dill pickle/corn tartar but I liked it. For my meal I ordered the chopped brisket sandwich and made it a three way. The brisket melted in your mouth. Perfectly tender. Fries were delicious too when they were fresh from the kitchen. Drinks were good, fresh ingredients. Everything also came out pretty quickly! Only negative is honestly our server seemed like a miserable human, like our existence eating there was a burden to her. Sadly no photos of the food since I devoured it immediately but I'll be sure to update this when I go back! read more

This place is full of character from the atmosphere to the service. All the BBQ is gluten-free and absolutely delicious. Such a treat to have a fantastic gluten free BBQ meal. read more

We've eaten here a couple of times and the service is outstanding. Both of the waitresses we had were very friendly and provided prompt attentive service. It's a BBQ place so as expected it can get loud. Food is very good whether it's pork, brisket, ribs, or sandwiches all are tasty. read more