Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack BBQ
$ • Barbeque, Chicken WingsAbout Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack BBQ
Customers' Favorites
Half Slab Ribs with Baked Beans and Coleslaw
Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
Jack's Sampler w 2 Sides
Honey Butter Corn Bread
Brisket Sandwich Platter
Brisket and Blue Salad
Beef Brisket Sandwich
Pulled Pork w 2 Sides
Various BBQ Sauce
Fatty Beef Brisket
Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack BBQ Reviews
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Great food, but staff could use some more personality like the expertise of the Wendy's Drive Thru Guy exemplifies. That Man could make this delicious food even better!
Tenderlion and Fries, amazing!! 10👍👍
Highly recommend Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack! Traveling from Bloomington, Il to spend a few days in the area. Excellent meal! I had the pulled pork sandwich with fries. The fries were some of the best fries ever. The sandwich was excellent as well. I mixed the original bbq sauce with the Chicago fire sauce. Again, excellent. Will not hesitate to return to this establishment, in fact we might just go back on this trip. If you have a chance, stop in for some excellent food!
Hours
| Monday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Sunday | 11AM - 8PM |
Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack BBQ is a popular and well-loved restaurant, known for its excellent barbecue and friendly atmosphere. The sauces are considered the star of the show, offering a variety of flavors from their original to habanero and rotating limited editions, often leaning toward KC style. The meats are consistently good, with favorites including the smoked wings, pulled pork, and especially the Italian sausage, which is praised as possibly the best ever. The brisket is flavorful but can sometimes be a little dry, possibly due to timing. The restaurant also offers a half smoked chicken with double fries and great sauces, providing plenty of options for different tastes.
Sides such as mac and cheese, honey cornbread, baked beans, and fries complement the meats well. The fries are highly rated for their crispness, and the cornbread is noted for being moist and flavorful. The mac and cheese is good but not outstanding, while baked beans tend to be a bit sweet and bland. The restaurant's atmosphere is cozy, with limited inside seating, but it rarely feels crowded, and service is generally friendly and efficient.
Jimmy Jack's is considered an Iowa City landmark, often compared favorably to other barbecue spots for its consistency and quality. Recent updates highlight their crispy chicken sandwich, which has become one of the best around. Takeout orders are well-packaged and maintain quality during travel. Overall, Jimmy Jack's offers delicious barbecue, a variety of tasty sides, and a welcoming environment, making it a top choice for barbecue lovers.