Restaurant in Somerville, United States
Redbones
100Pearl PointsCasual Group Pick
About Redbones
Redbones is a better pick for an easy, upbeat Somerville lunch or casual group dinner than for a formal special occasion. Booking difficulty is easy, the schedule works for both daytime and evening meals, the strongest use case is low-pressure dining near Davis Square rather than a polished destination meal.
Choose Redbones when the goal is a casual meal in Somerville rather than a formal or highly structured dining plan. The verified practical details are limited, so it is best framed simply: Redbones is a Somerville venue with a casual dress code and regular service Tuesday through Sunday.
Because no verified price tier, chef-led format, cuisine details, awards signal, or signature dish is attached here, avoid treating it as a documented destination splurge. It is safer to plan around the facts that are known: the city, the casual dress code, the current weekly hours.
Plan around the verified hours
Redbones is closed on Monday. It is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday from 11:30 AM to 9 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11:30 AM to 10 PM.
The later Friday and Saturday closing times may make those days more convenient for evening plans, while the same 11:30 AM opening time from Tuesday through Sunday gives planners a broad window to work. Beyond those hours, confirm current details directly with the venue before making plans.
Use it for a casual Somerville plan
For group planning, the clearest verified cue is the dress code: casual. That makes Redbones a better fit for an easygoing Somerville meal than for an occasion where formal attire or a documented fine-dining format is important.
First-timers should keep expectations practical. Do not choose it because of awards, a named chef, a documented signature dish, a stated price point, or a specific service format, since those details are not verified here. For a visitor building a broader Somerville plan, pair this with our full Somerville restaurants guide; the Somerville bars guide can also help with planning around the meal.
Bottom line: choose Redbones for a casual Somerville meal during its verified operating hours. If the occasion requires a more formal setup, compare it with other Somerville dining options before deciding.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Redbones good for a special occasion?
Only if the occasion calls for a casual meal in Somerville rather than a formal setup. The verified dress code is casual, so plan accordingly and confirm any occasion-specific needs directly with the venue.
Does Redbones handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary-restriction details are not verified here. Plan to ask the venue directly before you go, especially if your group needs specific allergy or dietary information.
What should I wear to Redbones?
Keep it casual. The verified dress code for Redbones is casual.
What should a first-timer know about Redbones?
Use it as a casual Somerville option. Redbones is closed Monday; it is open Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday from 11:30 AM to 9 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11:30 AM to 10 PM.
What timing is best for Redbones?
The verified hours begin at 11:30 AM Tuesday through Sunday, with closing at 9 PM Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday, 10 PM Friday and Saturday. Choose the timing that best fits your plan, confirm current hours directly before you go.
What are alternatives to Redbones in Somerville?
Other nearby options to consider include Diesel Cafe, Five Horses Tavern, The Painted Burro, Urban Hearth, along with other dining in Somerville.
Can I eat at the bar at Redbones?
Bar seating details are not verified here. Confirm directly with Redbones if that matters for your visit.
Location
55 Chester St, Somerville, MA 02144
Somerville, United States
Compare Redbones
| Venue | Location |
|---|---|
| Redbones | Somerville |
| Diesel Cafe | Somerville |
| The Painted Burro | Somerville |
| Five Horses Tavern | Somerville |
| Urban Hearth | Cambridge |
| Frank's Steak House | Cambridge |
How Redbones Somerville compares with similar nearby venues.
Also Consider
- Diesel Cafe, Notable alternative
- The Painted Burro, Notable alternative
- Five Horses Tavern, Notable alternative
- Urban Hearth, Notable alternative
- Frank's Steak House, Notable alternative
How Redbones compares in Somerville
Choose Redbones when ease and a casual group mood matter more than polish. Compared with Diesel Cafe, it reads more like a full-meal choice than a cafe stop, so it is better for dinner plans or groups that want a louder, more social setting. Diesel Cafe is the cleaner fallback for a daytime meet-up when the meal itself is not the main event.
The Painted Burro and Five Horses Tavern are the more obvious cross-shops for diners who want a lively Somerville night out but are not fixed on Redbones. Pick The Painted Burro when the group wants a brighter, more party-leaning meal; pick Five Horses Tavern when a tavern format feels safer for mixed tastes.
For a more occasion-minded meal, Urban Hearth is the stronger comparison if the priority is a composed experience rather than easy energy. Frank's Steak House makes more sense when the brief is old-school comfort and a heavier dinner. Redbones is the easiest recommendation for casual convenience, not for a splurge or a quiet celebration.
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