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Bluestone American BBQ, Coburg, AU-VIC

Bluestone American BBQ

4.8
4.8
741 Reviews
$A41 to $A100
Barbecue

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2 people
20:30
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
Bluestone American BBQ features a Latin American spin on authentic low and slow traditions from the US BBQ belt. Chef Alvaro Malel draws inspiration from his Uruguayan heritage, and his passion for cuisines from both American continents to reimagine smoked classics like Yearling Beef Short Rib with chimichurri, and Pit-Braised Pulled Lamb with salsa criolla and arepas.

His talent for bringing together the best of North and South American food traditions has been a drawcard for diners across Melbourne since the restaurant opened seven years ago. He credits the success of Bluestone to his Uruguayan culture and heritage, which is all about “food, family and fire…BBQ is a feature of all my best memories. There’s no better way to celebrate milestones, or to just kick back and have fun with the people you love. Bluestone has always been about creating that experience for other people.”


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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, American, Meat
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0410 842 088
  • Website
    http://www.bluestoneamericanbbq.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Alvaro Malel
  • Catering
    Catering menu is available at https://www.bluestoneamericanbbq.com/catering<br />Please contact the restaurant directly to discuss your specific requirements.
  • Private party facilities
    Packages for large bookings can be found here https://www.bluestoneamericanbbq.com/drinks-packagesPlease contact the restaurant directly to discuss your specific requirements.
  • Location
    470 Sydney Rd, Coburg, AU-VIC 3058
  • Area
    Coburg
  • Cross Street
    Bell St
  • Parking details
    There is a large public car park to the rear of the restaurant, accessible via Russell St
  • Public transit
    Trams, Buses, Trains
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Experiences

  • Bottomless Weekends

    A$39.00 - A$59.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    BOTTOMLESS WEEKENDS $59pp set menu and 90 minutes drinks package SET MENU Smoked chicken chop, pork and cheddar sausage, Cuban style pulled pork, chicken wings, French fries, fire roasted red peppers, creole slaw, house pickles. FREE FLOWING DRINKS MENU Wine: Prosecco, house red, house white. Beer: Furphy. Cocktails: The Caribbean, Cherry Bomb, Paloma, Apple Pie. Soft Drinks: Coca Cola, Sprite, Solo, Coke No Sugar. * This offer exclusively includes the drinks listed on the Bottomless Lunch menu, other drinks can be purchased at full price. Offer is available every Saturday 12-3pm and Sunday 12-9pm, for a 90 minute sitting, for a minimum of two people. Bookings can be after 7.30pm on Sunday, however the bar closes at 9pm.
    Bottomless Weekends photo

  • All You Can Eat Ribs, Fries & Sides

    A$65.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    All You Can Eat Ribs, Fries and Sides are now available every Friday 5pm-10pm, for only $65 per person for a 90 minute sitting. The All You Can Eat Menu includes: Berkshire pork ribs, Chicken wings, French fries, Stone ground grits, Fire roasted red peppers, Creole slaw, Pickles, and sauces.
    All You Can Eat Ribs, Fries & Sides photo

  • Tuesday Special

    A$20.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Smoked chicken chops, Cuban pork, Pork and cheddar sausage, Tangy creole slaw, Fire roasted red peppers, Stone ground grits, $20 per person.
    Tuesday Special photo

Offers

  • Mid-Week, All Night, Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - Thu - 17:00 - 20:30
    $10 cocktails | $1 smoked chicken wings Wednesdays & Thursdays | 5pm to 9pm $10 COCKTAIL MENU Ginger Paloma, The Caribbean, Apple Pie, Cherry Bomb. $1 SMOKED CHICKEN WING MENU Garlic Parmesan, BBQ Blue Cheese, Maple Habanero.

    Mid-Week, All Night, Happy Hour photo

Menu

Meat

  • Double Smoked BrisketA$32.80

    black Angus beef, shallot, house sauce

    • Yearling Beef Short RibsA$38.60

      chimichurri sauce

      • Pork Spare RibsA$35.30

        twice cooked, peanut crumb, peach bbq glaze

        • Cuban PorkA$20.60

          arepa, oregano, lime mojo

          • Pit Braised Pulled LambA$27.90

            arepa, rosemary rub, salsa criolla

            • Smoked Chicken ChopsA$14.40

              paprika rub, BBQ sauce

              • BBQ Chicken WingsA$9.90

                blue cheese sauce

                • Pork and Cheddar SausageA$8.90

                  red peppers, house sauce

                  • Crispy Pork BellyA$26.30

                    dry pimento crackle, sesame, root beer sauce

                    • Southern Fried Chicken*A$16.70

                      buttermilk brine, creole seasoning (CG)

                      Sides

                      • Mac and Cheese*A$12.70

                        crumbed, deep fried, truffle mayo, parmesan

                        • Kettle Smoked Beef ChilliA$16.80

                          bacon, cheddar, sour cream, tortilla chips

                          • Corn Bread*A$12.90

                            aged cheddar, honey butter (CG)

                            • Mid-West Pumpkin SaladA$16.30

                              beets, walnuts, smoked white cheese

                              • Potato SaladA$8.90

                                sharp cheddar, spring onion, fried shallot

                                • Street Corn SaladA$10.20

                                  chilli ranch, corn crumb

                                  • Fire Roasted Red PeppersA$2.90

                                    smoked white cheese, black vinegar

                                    • EmpanadaA$7.60

                                      brisket, Manchego, green olives

                                      • Tangy Creole SlawA$5.90

                                        red cabbage, mustard seed brine

                                        • Stone Ground GritsA$9.90

                                          nut spice, pepper jack cheese

                                          • French FriesA$9.50

                                            house seasoning, ranch sauce

                                            Pitmaster Feasts

                                              Feast 1

                                              $37.80 per person

                                              • Cuban Pork

                                                • Smoked Chicken Chops

                                                  • Pork and Cheddar Sausage

                                                    • Tangy Creole Slaw

                                                      • Fire Roasted Red Peppers

                                                        • Stone Ground Grits

                                                          • Pickles

                                                            Feast 2

                                                            $53.8 per person | Min 2 orders

                                                            • Double Smoked Brisket

                                                              • Cuban Pork

                                                                • Smoked Chicken Chops

                                                                  • Pit Braised Pulled Lamb

                                                                    • Pork and Cheddar Sausage

                                                                      • BBQ Chicken Wings

                                                                        • Tangy Creole Slaw

                                                                          • Fire Roasted Red Peppers

                                                                            • Stone Ground Grits

                                                                              • Mac and Cheese*

                                                                                • Corn Salad

                                                                                  • Potato Salad

                                                                                    Feast 3

                                                                                    $63.8 per person | Min 2 orders

                                                                                    • Crispy Pork Belly

                                                                                      • Pork Spare Ribs

                                                                                        • Southern Fried Chicken*

                                                                                          • Double Smoked Brisket

                                                                                            • Cuban Pork

                                                                                              • Smoked Chicken Chops

                                                                                                • Pork and Cheddar Sausage

                                                                                                  • BBQ Chicken Wings

                                                                                                    • Tangy Creole Slaw

                                                                                                      • Fire Roasted Red Peppers

                                                                                                        • Stone Ground Grits

                                                                                                          • Mac and Cheese*

                                                                                                            • Corn Salad

                                                                                                              • French Fries

                                                                                                                Vegetarian

                                                                                                                $35.5 per person

                                                                                                                • Mac and Cheese*

                                                                                                                  • Mid-West Pumpkin Salad

                                                                                                                    • Tangy Creole Slaw

                                                                                                                      • Corn Salad

                                                                                                                        • Stone Ground Grits

                                                                                                                          • Fire Roasted Red Peppers

                                                                                                                            • Corn Bread*

                                                                                                                              BBQ Burgers

                                                                                                                              add french fries to any burger order for only $5

                                                                                                                              • Chopped Brisket*A$18.90

                                                                                                                                Mac cheese, slaw, dill pickle, lettuce, mayo, brioche

                                                                                                                                • Cuban Pork and Ham*A$18.90

                                                                                                                                  Swiss cheese, yellow mustard, mayo, dill pickle, brioche

                                                                                                                                  • Pulled Lamb*A$18.90

                                                                                                                                    cheddar cheese, slaw, lettuce, mayo, dill pickle, brioche

                                                                                                                                    • Buttermilk Fried Chicken*A$16.90

                                                                                                                                      cheddar cheese, lettuce, mayo, dill pickle, brioche

                                                                                                                                      Kids Meals

                                                                                                                                      • Beef and Cheese BurgerA$15.00

                                                                                                                                        ketchup, french fries, juice box

                                                                                                                                        • Chicken NuggetsA$15.00

                                                                                                                                          ketchup, french fries, juice box

                                                                                                                                          Last updated: 31 October 2023

                                                                                                                                          What 741 people are saying

                                                                                                                                          Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                                                          Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                                                                          4.8
                                                                                                                                          4.8 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                                                          • 4.7Food
                                                                                                                                          • 4.9Service
                                                                                                                                          • 4.6Ambience
                                                                                                                                          • 4.6Value

                                                                                                                                          Noise • Energetic

                                                                                                                                          Diners' Choice Awards

                                                                                                                                          • Melbourne

                                                                                                                                            Best Service

                                                                                                                                          • Inner City North

                                                                                                                                            Best Overall

                                                                                                                                          • Inner City North

                                                                                                                                            Best Service

                                                                                                                                          • Inner City North

                                                                                                                                            Best Value

                                                                                                                                          • Inner City North

                                                                                                                                            Great for brunch

                                                                                                                                          • Inner City North

                                                                                                                                            Hot spot

                                                                                                                                          • Inner City North

                                                                                                                                            Good for special occasions

                                                                                                                                          Review summary

                                                                                                                                          AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                                                          Bluestone American BBQ is a beloved spot for barbecue enthusiasts, renowned for its "amazing food" and "excellent service." Diners rave about the "fall off the bone ribs" and the must-try beef brisket. The restaurant is celebrated for its vibrant atmosphere and welcoming staff, making it perfect for any occasion.

                                                                                                                                          742 Reviews

                                                                                                                                          1. Gerry

                                                                                                                                            Melbourne

                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                            Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                            Place reservation on Saturday for Sunday and had no problem getting a table. Staff were friendly and helpful.

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                                                                                                                                          2. Domenic

                                                                                                                                            Melbourne

                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                            Dined on 14 December 2024

                                                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                            First time visit and extremely satisfied with the food and service. We enjoyed the Feast 3 so we could try a bit of everything and it did not disappoint. As a carnivore myself, I struggled to get through all three platters that came out. Highly recommend for people who love their meat and BBQ's. Perfectly cooked, amazing flavouring and melt in your mouth tenderness. Will definitely be back!

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                                                                                                                                          3. Kelli

                                                                                                                                            Melbourne

                                                                                                                                            8 reviews

                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                            8 reviews

                                                                                                                                            Dined on 1 December 2024

                                                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                            We did one of the feast options. Very generous serves. All the meats were delicious, and all accompanying sides were equally yummy. Great drink selection. The staff were friendly & attentive. Highly recommend.

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                                                                                                                                          4. Syed

                                                                                                                                            Houston

                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                            Dined on 30 November 2024

                                                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                            Had dinner at this place last night - beef brisket, beef short ribs, chicken wings and mac and cheese - and everything was superb. The environment gave an American vibe and the servers were really friendly and helpful

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                                                                                                                                          5. Erwin

                                                                                                                                            Melbourne

                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                            Dined on 26 November 2024

                                                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                            Fall off the bone ribs, brisket was juicy and tender as well. Definitely recommend

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                                                                                                                                          6. Mehmet

                                                                                                                                            Melbourne

                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                            Dined on 24 November 2024

                                                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                            Been going for 8 years and it’s my favourite restaurant and as a family we absolutely love it 😍

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                                                                                                                                          7. CAMPBELL

                                                                                                                                            Melbourne

                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                            Dined on 9 November 2024

                                                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                            Food was fantastic made even better after meeting the chef and his customer service. We recommend without hesitation!

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                                                                                                                                          8. Jeremy

                                                                                                                                            Sydney

                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                            4.0

                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                            Dined on 8 November 2024

                                                                                                                                            1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                                            2. Food 3
                                                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                                            Entree’s were fantastic, the ribs were rather disappointing they were dry and chewy.

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                                                                                                                                          9. Andrew

                                                                                                                                            Melbourne

                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                            Dined on 27 October 2024

                                                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                            The food and experience was amazing would recommend to try
                                                                                                                                            Bluestone American BBQResponded on 8 November 2024
                                                                                                                                            Thanks so much Andrew

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                                                                                                                                          10. Denise

                                                                                                                                            Melbourne

                                                                                                                                            3 reviews

                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                            3 reviews

                                                                                                                                            Dined on 24 October 2024

                                                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                            We were very happy with our set Feast 2. We also enjoyed the Lemon Pie, the new coulis was 'berry ' delicious.
                                                                                                                                            Bluestone American BBQResponded on 8 November 2024
                                                                                                                                            Thanks so much Denise, look forward to seeing you again soon.

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                                                                                                                                          FAQs

                                                                                                                                          Bluestone American BBQ offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0410 842 088.

                                                                                                                                          Bluestone American BBQ is rated 4.8 stars by 741 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                                                                          Bluestone American BBQ does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

                                                                                                                                          Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                                                                                                                          2 people
                                                                                                                                          20:30
                                                                                                                                          Experiences are available.

                                                                                                                                          Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                                                                          Google Map for Bluestone American BBQ

                                                                                                                                          470 Sydney Rd, Coburg, AU-VIC 3058

                                                                                                                                          Additional information

                                                                                                                                          • Cross Street
                                                                                                                                            Bell St
                                                                                                                                          • Area
                                                                                                                                            Coburg
                                                                                                                                          • Hours of Operation
                                                                                                                                            Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
                                                                                                                                          • Price
                                                                                                                                            $A41 to $A100
                                                                                                                                          • Cuisines
                                                                                                                                            Barbecue, American, Meat
                                                                                                                                          • Dining style
                                                                                                                                            Casual Elegant
                                                                                                                                          • Dress code
                                                                                                                                            Smart Casual
                                                                                                                                          • Parking details
                                                                                                                                            There is a large public car park to the rear of the restaurant, accessible via Russell St
                                                                                                                                          • Public transit
                                                                                                                                            Trams, Buses, Trains
                                                                                                                                          • Payment Options
                                                                                                                                            AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                                                          • Executive Chef
                                                                                                                                            Alvaro Malel
                                                                                                                                          • Additional
                                                                                                                                            Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
                                                                                                                                          • Website
                                                                                                                                            http://www.bluestoneamericanbbq.com/
                                                                                                                                          • Phone number
                                                                                                                                            0410 842 088
                                                                                                                                          • Catering
                                                                                                                                            Catering menu is available at https://www.bluestoneamericanbbq.com/catering<br />Please contact the restaurant directly to discuss your specific requirements.
                                                                                                                                          • Private party facilities
                                                                                                                                            Packages for large bookings can be found here https://www.bluestoneamericanbbq.com/drinks-packagesPlease contact the restaurant directly to discuss your specific requirements.

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