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Bluestone American BBQ, Coburg, AU-VIC

Bluestone American BBQ

4.8
4.8
755 Reviews
$41 to $100
Barbecue

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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

  • Location
    470 Sydney Rd, Coburg, AU-VIC 3058
  • Phone number
    0410 842 088
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    There is a large public car park to the rear of the restaurant, accessible via Russell St
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Alvaro Malel

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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.
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  • 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.
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Offers

  • Mid-Week, All Night, Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - Thu - 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    $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: October 31, 2023

                                                                                                                                          What 755 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
                                                                                                                                          • 4.8Food
                                                                                                                                          • 4.9Service
                                                                                                                                          • 4.6Ambience
                                                                                                                                          • 4.6Value

                                                                                                                                          Noise • Energetic

                                                                                                                                          Loved For

                                                                                                                                          • Inner City North

                                                                                                                                            Best Service

                                                                                                                                          • Inner City North

                                                                                                                                            Great for brunch

                                                                                                                                          • Inner City North

                                                                                                                                            Neighborhood gem

                                                                                                                                          Review summary

                                                                                                                                          AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                                                          Bluestone American BBQ in Coburg is a meat-lover's paradise, renowned for its "amazing food" and "excellent service." The restaurant impresses with "perfectly cooked, smoked and seasoned" meats, particularly the brisket and ribs. While the ambience is lively and inviting, it's the "great value" and "friendly staff" that keep patrons returning.

                                                                                                                                          755 Reviews

                                                                                                                                          1. Meredith

                                                                                                                                            Melbourne3 reviews

                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                            Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                            2. Food 4
                                                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                            Our server was absolutely amazing funny knowledgable and remembered all our orders and to whom they went to. We ordered alot of food and the only bad thing was the corn bread was a it dry and the pork ribs meat was dry. However all the mac and cheese, chicken burger, brisket, fried chicken, chips, stret corn, Berkshire pork and the chicken chops was amazing delicious and juicy with lots of flavour!! And all our cocktails were heavenly especially loved the carribean and sneaky Isaac and cherry bomb!

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                                                                                                                                          2. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                                                            Melbourne1 review

                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                            Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                            Food was amazing and served super quick after each course was completed. Opt for one of the feasts… you won’t be left hungry. I asked to take my remaining food home and the waiter happily grabbed me a bag & container and minutes later came back with their smokey / spicy table sauce in my own jar for me to take away as he noticed I was using it so much at the table - great service!! 5* all round

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                                                                                                                                          3. Andrew

                                                                                                                                            Melbourne1 review

                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                            Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                            Nothing to fault, service, speed, all excellent. The food was simply amazing!

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                                                                                                                                          4. Chris

                                                                                                                                            Melbourne1 review

                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                            Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                            Lovely people, good food. There’s nowhere else around that does BBQ properly, and it’s good value (particularly on a Tuesday). Never a bad choice.

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                                                                                                                                          5. Sarah

                                                                                                                                            Melbourne2 reviews

                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                            Dined on February 22, 2025

                                                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                            The service was excellent and very friendly. We had the set 3 and it was delicious with plenty of food. The meat was tasty and the sides were a great addition to break up all the meat. The cocktails and mocktails were top notch. Unfortunately no one had room for pie - will have to try it next time. Thanks for a great experience

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                                                                                                                                          6. Jess

                                                                                                                                            Victoria1 review

                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                            Dined on February 18, 2025

                                                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                            Delicious food and friendly, fast service. Would definitely recommend.

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                                                                                                                                          7. Steve

                                                                                                                                            Melbourne3 reviews

                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                            Dined on February 8, 2025

                                                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                            The food and service was excellent. The waiters attentive and friendly.

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                                                                                                                                          8. Aron

                                                                                                                                            Victoria2 reviews

                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                            Dined on February 1, 2025

                                                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                            Great burgers, beef ribs looked amazing and good service. Good selection of craft beer (from Lilydale).

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                                                                                                                                          9. Antonietta

                                                                                                                                            Melbourne1 review

                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                            Dined on January 19, 2025

                                                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                            The food was great and the service was friendly . They tended to all our needs with a smile. We'll be back.

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                                                                                                                                          10. India

                                                                                                                                            Melbourne2 reviews

                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                            Dined on January 17, 2025

                                                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                            3. Service 4
                                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                            Food is absolutely delicious! The brisket is impressive.
                                                                                                                                            Bluestone American BBQResponded on January 19, 2025
                                                                                                                                            Thanks India.

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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 755 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.

                                                                                                                                          Make a reservation

                                                                                                                                          2 people
                                                                                                                                          7:00 PM
                                                                                                                                          Booked 12 times today
                                                                                                                                          Experiences are available.
                                                                                                                                          Google Map for Bluestone American BBQ

                                                                                                                                          470 Sydney Rd, Coburg, AU-VIC 3058

                                                                                                                                          Additional information

                                                                                                                                          • Phone number
                                                                                                                                            0410 842 088
                                                                                                                                          • Price
                                                                                                                                            $41 to $100
                                                                                                                                          • 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
                                                                                                                                          • Dress code
                                                                                                                                            Smart Casual
                                                                                                                                          • Parking details
                                                                                                                                            There is a large public car park to the rear of the restaurant, accessible via Russell St
                                                                                                                                          • Payment options
                                                                                                                                            AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                                                          • Executive chef
                                                                                                                                            Alvaro Malel

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