At the register they have a plaque stating that they are Florida's best BBQ joint, I'm not from Florida, but I am from Texas and this place has good BBQ. We started off with onion rings, and usually I'm not a fan of onion rings but these were good, done just right. They had this dark yellow mustardy sauce on the table, which made the fries and the onion rings taste even better. Me and and another coworker got the Beef Plate and the other two got the Turkey Plate. All of us really enjoyed our lunch. Best of all the lunch plate was only 8 bucks, how can you beat that! The plate came with coleslaw (which I replaced with baked beans) and fries. The baked beans were goooooood! Had brisket in the bean, making it even better. Make sure you ask for the hot sauce, not overwhelmingly hot, but not too mild either. The green one is where it is at. The service is really friendly as well, quick with refilling our cups.
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Boo P.
This is the real deal!! Been around 40 years!! That speaks volumes! Excellent pork.
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Jamie W.
Been eating here for years. The food is always hot and fresh and the service is very attentive. Their lunch specials are a great deal. Mike and Michelle own the best damn BBQ joint in Jacksonville. This place is the real deal.
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Cameron B.
We heard a lot about this place and it was all good. Unfortunately our experience wasn't that great. If this truly is the best BBQ place in Jacksonville it does not speak highly of the quality of BBQ in Jacksonville. The chicken was dry, and the beef was terrible. They even charged us for an extra container of ranch dressing for our onion rings.... all in all a Very disappointing experience!
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Paul C.
Very Good BBQ, especially their pork, Fast service, plenty to eat, Inexpensive, great for lunch (end of Baymeadows just before San Jose, on right). Try their smoked turkey too. Ambiance is challenged, but you don't really notice when the food is so good. Although it does not say it on their menu, or otherwise I found out from a loyal patron that they have been there for 40 years.
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Michelle B.
I went to the Rib Shack about 2 weeks back because of the ratings I found here. It was cheap. The service was quick. That is the best I can say. I ordered the pork plate, it was dry. The garlic bread was just toast with butter flavored oil and no garlic flavor at all.
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J M.
Best 'cue in Jax. Friendly, fast and tasty.
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Jeff P.
This is what a BBQ place should be! Not a lot of frills but the place is full of flavor!
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Me H.
Some of the best BBQ I had while in Jacksonville was from the Rib Shack, I don't know what they use or what they do to their meat but it's GOOD. Next time you are in the area order yourself some of their BBQ pork and you'll be one happy person.
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Beverly H.
It was decent but I wouldn't go back. The sauces were nothing special and the beef was dry. However the onion rings were pretty good. They give good service. Its not like i would avoid this place but I wouldn't go out of my way to go there either.,
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Jill C.
Sorry. Went last night. 6pm. My friend had been before & liked the ribs. I got the pork sandwich. Served on toasted white bread. Chopped meat good smoke flavor but dry, really dry had to take it off bread and sauce it. Just not good. Onion rings & fried squash were good. Wouldn't go back. Ever. Were there almost 3 hours chatting, didn't have to worry about holding up the table, think maybe 12 people came in in 3 hours. Maybe an off night?
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Natalie A.
Not the best BBQ I've had. The beef was bland and dry. Sauce was alright. The Fries are nothing special. So disappointed. I don't recommend it.
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Kerrianne B.
Best bbq in jax! Make sure you get some fried squash too!
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Mark B.
Now I know Bar B Que just ask anyone that knows me. I have been eating at The Rib Shack for many years now and I will keep returning. I have to say that I could be a little biased cause I know the owners. Michele is quite a the pit master. The food always comes out hot and very tasty even without sauce. To me that's one of the main ways to tell if the meat is smoked. Their meat is always very juicy and that not what many BBQ joints can say. Then you have sides the beans are really good at the Shack. Nuclear hot and I mean pour them on your plate and wait till they cool down. The beans have many things in them too like onions, peppers, and some meat to. But the favorite side to me is the squash they are all hand cut breaded and fried. I really like The Shack and if you stop in you will too. PS say hi to Michelle to.
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Caroline S.
I HAD to come here. This is an open pit wood fired barbecue place and its been in Jacksonville for a long time. This is their only store...It is not a chain of stores so when you spend money here, it stays here in Jacksonville. When I lived here with my parents we went to another place down the street, but I think this one is much better. This is real food! Don't miss the onion rings and fried zuccini appetizer. I had their special of the night which was turkey and ribs....oh my the turkey was awesome!!!. Of course the ribs were good too...tender and soft but the taste of the turkey mmmmm. They have 4 kinds of sauces hot mustard hot sweet mild mustard mild sweet we loved the hot mustard and hot sweet...great mixed together too. We came out from the beach and it was worth the trip.
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Kathleen W.
My favorite BBQ place in all of Jacksonville. BBQ has next to no fat on it. Sauces are flavorful. Fries are hot and plump. Not a fan of their baked beans because they have too many onions for my taste. The servers are fast and friendly. The only negative is the ghastly parking lot. You take your life in your hands trying to get in and out. Maybe someday they will move someplace with adequate parking.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : No Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
Arjun D.
At the register they have a plaque stating that they are Florida's best BBQ joint, I'm not from Florida, but I am from Texas and this place has good BBQ. We started off with onion rings, and usually I'm not a fan of onion rings but these were good, done just right. They had this dark yellow mustardy sauce on the table, which made the fries and the onion rings taste even better. Me and and another coworker got the Beef Plate and the other two got the Turkey Plate. All of us really enjoyed our lunch. Best of all the lunch plate was only 8 bucks, how can you beat that! The plate came with coleslaw (which I replaced with baked beans) and fries. The baked beans were goooooood! Had brisket in the bean, making it even better. Make sure you ask for the hot sauce, not overwhelmingly hot, but not too mild either. The green one is where it is at. The service is really friendly as well, quick with refilling our cups.
(5)Boo P.
This is the real deal!! Been around 40 years!! That speaks volumes! Excellent pork.
(5)Jamie W.
Been eating here for years. The food is always hot and fresh and the service is very attentive. Their lunch specials are a great deal. Mike and Michelle own the best damn BBQ joint in Jacksonville. This place is the real deal.
(5)Cameron B.
We heard a lot about this place and it was all good. Unfortunately our experience wasn't that great. If this truly is the best BBQ place in Jacksonville it does not speak highly of the quality of BBQ in Jacksonville. The chicken was dry, and the beef was terrible. They even charged us for an extra container of ranch dressing for our onion rings.... all in all a Very disappointing experience!
(1)Paul C.
Very Good BBQ, especially their pork, Fast service, plenty to eat, Inexpensive, great for lunch (end of Baymeadows just before San Jose, on right). Try their smoked turkey too. Ambiance is challenged, but you don't really notice when the food is so good. Although it does not say it on their menu, or otherwise I found out from a loyal patron that they have been there for 40 years.
(4)Michelle B.
I went to the Rib Shack about 2 weeks back because of the ratings I found here. It was cheap. The service was quick. That is the best I can say. I ordered the pork plate, it was dry. The garlic bread was just toast with butter flavored oil and no garlic flavor at all.
(2)J M.
Best 'cue in Jax. Friendly, fast and tasty.
(4)Jeff P.
This is what a BBQ place should be! Not a lot of frills but the place is full of flavor!
(4)Me H.
Some of the best BBQ I had while in Jacksonville was from the Rib Shack, I don't know what they use or what they do to their meat but it's GOOD. Next time you are in the area order yourself some of their BBQ pork and you'll be one happy person.
(4)Beverly H.
It was decent but I wouldn't go back. The sauces were nothing special and the beef was dry. However the onion rings were pretty good. They give good service. Its not like i would avoid this place but I wouldn't go out of my way to go there either.,
(1)Jill C.
Sorry. Went last night. 6pm. My friend had been before & liked the ribs. I got the pork sandwich. Served on toasted white bread. Chopped meat good smoke flavor but dry, really dry had to take it off bread and sauce it. Just not good. Onion rings & fried squash were good. Wouldn't go back. Ever. Were there almost 3 hours chatting, didn't have to worry about holding up the table, think maybe 12 people came in in 3 hours. Maybe an off night?
(1)Natalie A.
Not the best BBQ I've had. The beef was bland and dry. Sauce was alright. The Fries are nothing special. So disappointed. I don't recommend it.
(1)Kerrianne B.
Best bbq in jax! Make sure you get some fried squash too!
(5)Mark B.
Now I know Bar B Que just ask anyone that knows me. I have been eating at The Rib Shack for many years now and I will keep returning. I have to say that I could be a little biased cause I know the owners. Michele is quite a the pit master. The food always comes out hot and very tasty even without sauce. To me that's one of the main ways to tell if the meat is smoked. Their meat is always very juicy and that not what many BBQ joints can say. Then you have sides the beans are really good at the Shack. Nuclear hot and I mean pour them on your plate and wait till they cool down. The beans have many things in them too like onions, peppers, and some meat to. But the favorite side to me is the squash they are all hand cut breaded and fried. I really like The Shack and if you stop in you will too. PS say hi to Michelle to.
(5)Caroline S.
I HAD to come here. This is an open pit wood fired barbecue place and its been in Jacksonville for a long time. This is their only store...It is not a chain of stores so when you spend money here, it stays here in Jacksonville. When I lived here with my parents we went to another place down the street, but I think this one is much better. This is real food! Don't miss the onion rings and fried zuccini appetizer. I had their special of the night which was turkey and ribs....oh my the turkey was awesome!!!. Of course the ribs were good too...tender and soft but the taste of the turkey mmmmm. They have 4 kinds of sauces hot mustard hot sweet mild mustard mild sweet we loved the hot mustard and hot sweet...great mixed together too. We came out from the beach and it was worth the trip.
(5)Kathleen W.
My favorite BBQ place in all of Jacksonville. BBQ has next to no fat on it. Sauces are flavorful. Fries are hot and plump. Not a fan of their baked beans because they have too many onions for my taste. The servers are fast and friendly. The only negative is the ghastly parking lot. You take your life in your hands trying to get in and out. Maybe someday they will move someplace with adequate parking.
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