Bluebonnet bbq - Melbourne

We took a family group to celebrate our Daughter's 21st birthday for Sunday lunch. We choose the banquet - and were not disappointed. The meat was delicious, es... read more We took a family group to celebrate our Daughter's 21st birthday for Sunday lunch. We choose the banquet - and were not disappointed. The meat was delicious, especially the Brisket and homemade sausage and we loved the sides. Chilli grits, sprouts, creamed corn and a great slaw amongst others. This is honest, unpretentious food cooked very well.

I'm going to get straight to the point with this one - go! Go, and eat all of the food. We got a ridiculous amount of food between the two of us, which we obvio... read more I'm going to get straight to the point with this one - go! Go, and eat all of the food. We got a ridiculous amount of food between the two of us, which we obviously didn't finish, but it was totally worth it to get to taste so much!Ribs, brisket and smoked jackfruit - all stellar, and for once the side dishes shone just as bright as the meats. Where other barbecue restaurants seem to offer their sides as more of an afterthought, Bluebonnet definitely put a lot of focus on theirs. The potato salad in particular....so good! Didn't try anything from the cocktail list on this occasion, but they offer and interesting selection of beers and a good choice of wines too. Good job we don't live in Melbourne, because having this place as our local would be dangerous!

As I drive closer and closer to meet my tall handsome date I cannot contain the excitement rising inside me. My heart begins to race, my stomach is a flutter an... read more As I drive closer and closer to meet my tall handsome date I cannot contain the excitement rising inside me. My heart begins to race, my stomach is a flutter and I can almost taste the tender, succulent morsels of Texas style barbecued meat. Mmmm barbecued meat, ooh am I drooling? Yes, yes I am.Taking the short walk from my car in the quiet residential streets of Fitzroy North I feel as though I have stumbled upon one of Melbourne’s hidden gems. Bluebonnet Barbeque is a beautiful old pub that has the perfect blend of rustic yet modern interior. Sitting at my table looking around the room at all of the eager eaters I begin to experience the ambiance created by the lighting that seem set to the perfect mood for an intimate evening, hang on is that my date? Did he just walk past me? He did just walk past me!Never mind for my tall handsome date wastes no time in making me laugh. I look up at him with an insatiable hunger in my eyes lean forward and ask “what are you ordering?” He leans in close and replies, “I can’t decide.” Perusing the menu I feel like a kid in a candy store, so many delicious meat dishes to choose from, how does one choose? Just as my date and I are about to have a melt down not knowing where to start with the menu the lovely waitress advises that 200g of meat per person with a couple of sides to share is usually enough.With this most expert advice we finally decide on the ever so romantic option of sharing our meat and order 100g of Smoked Black Angus Brisket, Smoked Berkshire Pulled Pork, Crispy Lamb Ribs, Daily House made Snag and for the side the Cheddar

Loved to catch up with our family after picking up in this great grill place! atmosphere, service and especially the food were all really good. I would definite... read more Loved to catch up with our family after picking up in this great grill place! atmosphere, service and especially the food were all really good. I would definitely recommend and would like to go back! big grill!

The bbq meats were all really nice, the chips were delicious, and the cocktails were epic. if they like to eat bbq and are not veggie, that was a good place onl... read more The bbq meats were all really nice, the chips were delicious, and the cocktails were epic. if they like to eat bbq and are not veggie, that was a good place only negative: I would not recommend to disturb the small plates because they are not. the price of my opinion is worth. it was a bit tricky because there was a group of six of us, and we didn't really want the meat on a tablet to come out in these times.