Red Hot & Blue, Irving

Red Hot and Blue is a full-service, casual-themed restaurant chain and caterer featuring delicious award-winning ribs, Memphis-style barbeque, smoked wings, and Southern sides and desserts. The atmosphere is steeped in legendary and contemporary blues music and delivers a large dose of Southern hospitality in a fun and entertaining dining environment. History: The first Red Hot and Blue restaurant opened in Arlington, Virginia in 1988, started by Lee Atwater, Don Sundquist and friends. Don Sundquist was from Memphis and served in the House of Representatives and as governor of Tennessee. The late Lee Atwater was an amateur blues musician and political figure that managed George H.W. Bush's successful race for the presidency. These men were friends who longed for authentic Memphis-style barbeque and great blues music. Unable to find that combination anywhere in the Washington, DC area they decided the only way to get it done was to open a restaurant of their own. The Memphis-style barbeque chain celebrated its 25th Anniversary in 2013 by partnering with a charitable organization at 24 different restaurant locations. The yearlong celebration culminated in the presentation of thousands of dollars in donations to local charities. The Name: The name, "Red Hot and Blue" is taken from the title of D.J. Dewey Phillip's radio show that that aired on WHBQ-AM in Memphis, Tennessee in the 1950s. This radio show launched the careers of Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash and broadened the audience for artists such as BB King, Muddy Waters, Robert Cray and Rufus Thomas. Red Hot & Blue Dine-In, Take-Out and Catering. Hickory-smoked Memphis-style BBQ, Ribs, Wings, Beef Brisket, Smoked Chicken, Seafood, Full-service Bar, in a Family-friendly atmosphere with a heapin' helpin' of Southern Hospitality!

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Martha C

254

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Don’t miss the onion rings

Great value for the money. The pork BBQ was tasty with just enough sauce on the sandwich. The onion rings were cooked to perfection and definitely not out of a box! The service was super!

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Raydar_ABE

Allentown, Pennsylvania

4429

Reviewed 22 February 2018

A really comfy place to eat

It smells great right when you walk in, the staff is super friendly and go out of their way to make you feel welcome. Pretty casual, it is almost like having friends over for a backyard BBQ. I was in the area for work and...More

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Jamie J

Dallas, Texas, United States

4328

Reviewed 20 February 2018 via mobile

Great food

I had dinner here recently. The service was spotty and very slow but the food was great. It took us more than 10 minutes to be greeted. We were the only people people sitting at the bar. The sausage was the perfect amount of spicy...More

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David W

Reviewed 31 January 2018

Excellent Memphis style bbq

Went here on a week night last week. Had the 3 meat plate. Sausage brisket and ribs. The sausage was excellent, mild not spicy. The brisket was a little tough and ribs excellent. The sides were standard fare for a chain. Service was attentive but...More

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Brent N

7913

Reviewed 3 January 2018 via mobile

Amazing place for barbecue in Irving!

Great barbecue, excellent service, and a fun relaxed atmosphere. Definitely recommend this place if you are in the mood for barbecue while in Irving!

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Iowafive0

9411

Reviewed 25 November 2017 via mobile

Wow

Came here just a random trip... Inwas not disappointed. I got the 5 meat combo.... I couldn’t decide which item I liked best. The ribs were seasoned JUST right, and fall off the bone good. I will be back here agin.

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renarr

Freeland, Maryland

21849

Reviewed 16 November 2017 via mobile

Good dinner choice

Stopped here for a quick dinner on a business trip. Selected the pulled chicken sandwich. Very tender and soft roll. Fries were hot and cole slaw good - though a tiny little condiment dish full only of slaw. Seems pretty small for a side. I...More

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Doug E

292

Reviewed 10 November 2017 via mobile

You will be pleased with any menu choice you make. catfish is excellent. Staff is very helpful and very knowledgeable about the menu. I prefer the dry rub ribs.

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GrandPenguins

Knoxville, TN

23640

Reviewed 28 October 2017

What a Difference since last year.

We rated this place a year ago and were completely dis appointed at that time. We came back again and were amazed at the difference. After such a wonderful meal we asked to speak to the manager and we told Shawn what an improvement over...More

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Mark P

ajijic, Mexico

3728

Reviewed 27 September 2017

markos ate here many times

its good bar b que , service is decent , big buckets of ice tea , snadwiches are great , a little small on the portions

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