Fantastic pulled pork sandwiches with awesome BBQ sauce !
Karl C.
Waitress was friendly and attentive. Food had good flavor. Some of the beer choices were not available.
Diane Crowder
Food was excellent !! Will definitely be back!!
Elizabeth Schmidt
Great food and service
tyler mohn
The food is outstanding đ I wish I didn't live 2 hours away or I'd become a regular!!!!!
Maleah Grussing
Mac snack is the best.
Ryan W
Stopped by here on our way to visit family and didn't want to do fast food. We stopped here and seated immediately. Unfortunately, that's where the good times ended. The food prices on the receipt didn't match the menu prices and our server didn't even ask the kids what sides they wanted, just brought out an entree; we had to flag her down and ask for fries for the kids. Overall, definitely not worth the $75 (after tip) for a family of 4 for lunch
AvgJoe
Having spent 15+ years in the heart-pounding world of barbecue competitionsâwhere the difference between good and great is measured in the perfect balance of smoke, seasoning, and sheer passionâI can say with confidence that The Ribcage delivers some of the best barbecue in the area. This isnât your run-of-the-mill, slap-some-sauce-on-it kind of place. No, this is where meat dreams come true. đ€€
Atmosphere & Arrival Rolling in around 1 PM, it was clear that the lunchtime rush had just simmered down. The place had that post-battle calmâtables scattered with remnants of barbecue triumphs, satisfied diners leaning back in their chairs with that unmistakable âfood comaâ glow. I grabbed a spot at the bar, ready to dive into a proper feast, starting with an ice-cold Yuengling Flightâbecause when youâre about to tackle some serious smoked meat, you need the right liquid courage to prepare. đ»
The Feast Now letâs talk about the masterpieceâthe BIG DADDY MAC BRISKET BURRITO. Just saying the name makes you feel like you need to brace yourself for impact. This behemoth of a burrito is stuffed with: â Slow-smoked Angus brisketâtender enough to bring a grown pitmaster to tears. â Mac & cheeseâbecause if youâre gonna do comfort food, you might as well go all in. đ§ â Fried picklesâa genius move that adds just the right zing and crunch. â Sweet sauce drizzleâtying it all together like the final note in a rock ballad. đž
Each bite was a rollercoaster of textures and flavorsâthe smoky brisket playing nice with the creamy mac, the crispy pickles throwing in a little attitude, and that sweet sauce providing a smooth landing. Whoever dreamed this up deserves a medal. đ
Side Dish Glory Normally, coleslaw is just an afterthoughtâa little cooling crunch before getting back to the main event. But this coleslaw? Oh no, this coleslaw refused to be ignored. Creamy, flavorful, and perfectly balanced, it was hands down one of the best Iâve ever had. Whoever made it understands that coleslaw isnât just a sideâitâs a supporting character that elevates the whole experience. Bravo. đ
The Verdict Between the fun atmosphere, friendly staff, and barbecue brilliance, The Ribcage is officially locked into my must-return list. If youâre anywhere near St. Joeâheck, even if you have to take a detourâDO NOT skip this spot. Your taste buds will thank you. đ
đ Hashtags for the win: #MeatLoverMagic #BrisketGoals #BigDaddyMacAttack #BarbecueBliss
Nicole Swaim
First time and did not disappoint. I had pulled pork & my son ordered half slab, he loved the ribs. Server was great. We will be back.
D3thbyte
I came here based on a recommendation because I am an avid BBQ fan. This is going to come across as harsh but I would just like to be honest and transparent. We sat ourselves at 2pm on a Saturday. It was rather light on diners but the bar was pretty full. We had waited a solid 10-15 mins before we were acknowledged and told they would be with us in a moment. We all had aspirations of getting Brisket. We were very quickly told that it was not ready yet. Which caused us to look over the menu a bit longer. After some more deliberating we all made our choices and waited a bit longer to get our food. First of all my wife complained that her burger had quite a bit more gristle than she would of liked. I was looking forward to some bbq so I got the combination plate. Since Brisket was not available I subbed that out for tri-tip I also got pulled pork and did the add on of 4 bones of ribs. I would like to preface this by saying I did try all of the meat by itself first and then with the house sauces afterwards. The pulled pork was extremely dry and literally just tasted like pork no smoke no rub and not a ounce of bark in sight. The ribs were cooked well but also had very little flavor without sauce. The rub was flat and did not inspire much more. Then I tried the Tri-tip and it was juicy but felt like it was just cooked at high temps because it tasted mostly like a roast. I also had the hashbrown casserole and the bacon jalapeno mac and cheese. I will say that the flavor of the mac and cheese was phenomenal and easily the best thing that I ate. The hashbrown casserole was better than average but it was hard to compete with the mac and cheese. All that being said I believe the prices are way too steep in comparison to the quality of the bbq I had. BBQ is a labor of love and I do not mind paying a bit if the flavor is on point. This was not it for me.
Fantastic pulled pork sandwiches with awesome BBQ sauce !
Waitress was friendly and attentive. Food had good flavor. Some of the beer choices were not available.
Food was excellent !! Will definitely be back!!
Great food and service
The food is outstanding đ I wish I didn't live 2 hours away or I'd become a regular!!!!!
Mac snack is the best.
Stopped by here on our way to visit family and didn't want to do fast food. We stopped here and seated immediately. Unfortunately, that's where the good times ended. The food prices on the receipt didn't match the menu prices and our server didn't even ask the kids what sides they wanted, just brought out an entree; we had to flag her down and ask for fries for the kids. Overall, definitely not worth the $75 (after tip) for a family of 4 for lunch
Having spent 15+ years in the heart-pounding world of barbecue competitionsâwhere the difference between good and great is measured in the perfect balance of smoke, seasoning, and sheer passionâI can say with confidence that The Ribcage delivers some of the best barbecue in the area. This isnât your run-of-the-mill, slap-some-sauce-on-it kind of place. No, this is where meat dreams come true. đ€€
Atmosphere & Arrival
Rolling in around 1 PM, it was clear that the lunchtime rush had just simmered down. The place had that post-battle calmâtables scattered with remnants of barbecue triumphs, satisfied diners leaning back in their chairs with that unmistakable âfood comaâ glow. I grabbed a spot at the bar, ready to dive into a proper feast, starting with an ice-cold Yuengling Flightâbecause when youâre about to tackle some serious smoked meat, you need the right liquid courage to prepare. đ»
The Feast
Now letâs talk about the masterpieceâthe BIG DADDY MAC BRISKET BURRITO. Just saying the name makes you feel like you need to brace yourself for impact. This behemoth of a burrito is stuffed with:
â Slow-smoked Angus brisketâtender enough to bring a grown pitmaster to tears.
â Mac & cheeseâbecause if youâre gonna do comfort food, you might as well go all in. đ§
â Fried picklesâa genius move that adds just the right zing and crunch.
â Sweet sauce drizzleâtying it all together like the final note in a rock ballad. đž
Each bite was a rollercoaster of textures and flavorsâthe smoky brisket playing nice with the creamy mac, the crispy pickles throwing in a little attitude, and that sweet sauce providing a smooth landing. Whoever dreamed this up deserves a medal. đ
Side Dish Glory
Normally, coleslaw is just an afterthoughtâa little cooling crunch before getting back to the main event. But this coleslaw? Oh no, this coleslaw refused to be ignored. Creamy, flavorful, and perfectly balanced, it was hands down one of the best Iâve ever had. Whoever made it understands that coleslaw isnât just a sideâitâs a supporting character that elevates the whole experience. Bravo. đ
The Verdict
Between the fun atmosphere, friendly staff, and barbecue brilliance, The Ribcage is officially locked into my must-return list. If youâre anywhere near St. Joeâheck, even if you have to take a detourâDO NOT skip this spot. Your taste buds will thank you. đ
đ Hashtags for the win: #MeatLoverMagic #BrisketGoals #BigDaddyMacAttack #BarbecueBliss
First time and did not disappoint. I had pulled pork & my son ordered half slab, he loved the ribs. Server was great. We will be back.
I came here based on a recommendation because I am an avid BBQ fan. This is going to come across as harsh but I would just like to be honest and transparent. We sat ourselves at 2pm on a Saturday. It was rather light on diners but the bar was pretty full. We had waited a solid 10-15 mins before we were acknowledged and told they would be with us in a moment. We all had aspirations of getting Brisket. We were very quickly told that it was not ready yet. Which caused us to look over the menu a bit longer. After some more deliberating we all made our choices and waited a bit longer to get our food. First of all my wife complained that her burger had quite a bit more gristle than she would of liked. I was looking forward to some bbq so I got the combination plate. Since Brisket was not available I subbed that out for tri-tip I also got pulled pork and did the add on of 4 bones of ribs. I would like to preface this by saying I did try all of the meat by itself first and then with the house sauces afterwards. The pulled pork was extremely dry and literally just tasted like pork no smoke no rub and not a ounce of bark in sight. The ribs were cooked well but also had very little flavor without sauce. The rub was flat and did not inspire much more. Then I tried the Tri-tip and it was juicy but felt like it was just cooked at high temps because it tasted mostly like a roast. I also had the hashbrown casserole and the bacon jalapeno mac and cheese. I will say that the flavor of the mac and cheese was phenomenal and easily the best thing that I ate. The hashbrown casserole was better than average but it was hard to compete with the mac and cheese. All that being said I believe the prices are way too steep in comparison to the quality of the bbq I had. BBQ is a labor of love and I do not mind paying a bit if the flavor is on point. This was not it for me.
Restaurantji Recommends
Amazing food. Everything was hot and delicious. Good prices.
The nachos are amazing, and the chips are the best, we love getting this. But need to share it as itâs a lot for 1 person.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tri-Tip Nachos
Never let our glasses get empty. Always checking to see if we needed anything.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Pickles
The staff is friendly and always smiling. The food is amazing đ it's a must eat place.
Kid-friendliness: Kids menu available
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brisket Mac N Cheese Burrito, Brisket Sandwich
Excellent service and food! Get the brisket and tri tip
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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