So I had a chance to visit this restaurant while in Gainesville for another class. It was very busy but worth the wait. It's been a local establishment for years and I see why it's located in a very obvious old Pizza Hut restaurant but yet it doesn't feel that way while inside. Staff was very responsive considering how busy they were and the food was amazing if you get a chance to visit you should definitely try it as it is a local gem. read more

Adam's Rib - City boy combo with turkey and ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

I've eaten here several times and always experienced great service. A little known secret is that this place has the absolute best fish sandwich in Gainesville and Alachua County, maybe even Florida! read more

After driving by and hearing their ads on the local radio station, I decided to give Adam's Rib Company a try. Parking is out front, along the side, and back behind the restaurant, which is on NW 13th Street. I got the rib dinner half slab with potato salad and BBQ baked beans as my two sides. The meal also came with a piece of Texas toast. For the price ($22) there was a lot of food but the ribs ended up being more greasy than flavorful. Additional seasoning would have really kicked them up a notch. The BBQ baked beans and potato salad were about what you would expect and the Texas toast was literally just a piece of bread with little if any butter or spices on it. I'm hoping this was just a one-off circumstance for Adam's Rib Company and that the next time I try it I am more impressed. read more

Adam's Rib - Half slab rib dinner with potato salad and BBQ baked beans. Texas toast on the side. - Barbeque Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

We were in town for the races and wanted BBQ. We saw the reviews for Adam's Rib and decided to try it- best decision. All through the meal everyone kept saying how good the food was- especially the brisket. The staff was very friendly and nice. Will stop by next time we are in town. read more

Mixed emotions on this review. We ordered delivery, and everybody loved loved loved the food. The problem was that one of our salads was supposed to be Dairy Free, yet both had cheese and no dressing for either salad. Most of the dinners included fries. Yet there was no salt and ketchup. One of our guests ordered the fish sandwich but came with no tartar sauce. The only meal that was not enjoyed was the hamburger. While the garlic bread was good, the baked beans and corn were simply OK but disappointing. If we try this bbq restaurant again hopefully they do a better job with the whole order cause I truly enjoyed the ribs. read more

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Great pregame dining spot in Gainesville, with consistently good food and service. Their barbecue is always flavorful and they have a bunch of different sauces to choose from. The servers were attentive and friendly and the food came out quickly. It is a homey no-frills bbq joint without being divey. Bathrooms are always clean which is a big plus! We have been many times on game day and they do a great job and getting people in and out in a speedy fashion. read more

Adam's Rib - Pork sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Love me some bbq, but this was a disappointment unfortunately. The food was just ok. I had heard decent things about this place but overall the food was just ok. We tried the pork, the ribs and the brisket and they were just average. Didn't care for the potato salad or Cole slaw. The fries and Mac and cheese were great. But I'm here for the meat right? The inside was very noisy. It was hard to hold a conversation. But the biggest disappointment was the service. The waitress that seated us was downright rude (blonde ponytail). No personality at all. No friendliness at all. She appeared disappointed when we asked for a couple minutes to look over the menu (it was our first time there). Maybe she was having a bad day but I would have settled for just average service. This was bad service. She never checked on us other than to bring the final bill and she just kinda slapped it down on the table. Didn't even ask if we wanted dessert. No check up to see if we needed refills (mine sat empty for most of the meal and we had to go to the bar to ask for a refill). No check up to see if everything was ok after it came out (it wasn't). No asking us if we wanted any sauces. Just basic waitressing skills that take little to no effort. I ended up having to stop a different waitress as she passed because ours never came back for payment. I don't expect much above the basics. I think She needs to find a different line of work because customer service is not in her wheel house. The rest of the staff, including the waitress I stopped that wasn't ours seemed pleasant and helpful so maybe it was just our bad luck we ended up with who we did. read more

Went there for lunch one Saturday on a gameday. (That was a mistake) Both of us had the rib plates and they were pretty good. The ribs were a little bit on the greasy side but not as bad as most othe places. The best BBQ around is Heavy B's food truck, if you can catch him. Usually in Bronson on Saturdays until he sells out. read more

Very good food and fast, courteous service. Reasonable prices and an old school bbq joint vibe.

We couldn't decide what we wanted so we got the Adam's sampler. Pulled pork, brisket, 1/2 a chicken, 6 ribs (BIG ribs), collards, fries, Mac and cheese, plus garlic bread. For $47.00 it was a huge amount of food. The chicken was my favorite part. It is really easy when smoking chicken to end up with dry meat. This bird was juicy and delicious. The collards needed a little bit of the vinegar pepper sauce to punch them up a bit, but overall everything was excellent. read more

Adam's Rib - Adam's Sampler - Barbeque Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Very friendly staff who were great to offer recommendations. We ordered the ribs, pulled chicken, the baked beans, mac and cheese, fries and a side salad. We really liked our food. I think my biggest surprise was how big the side salad was. I added my pulled chicken to the salad and it was quite the meal. The young workers were clearing tables, and taking orders. It was a nice meal with plenty of food for the price. Give them a try if you are in the area. read more

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We came in at 12:30p and our order was incorrect, the waiter acted as if I did it on purpose - but the order was fixed. After now learning that was the owner - I am disappointed. read more

Even my wife said best ribs she's had in florida by far, and we've been here over 20 years. Friendly staff and nice dining area.

I have only had takeout, and just a couple times. A few things.......everything our family has ordered has been good. Lots of different versions of the house BBQ sauce from more vinegary to spicier. Chicken and brisket are both very good, as are the sides. In addition, the staff there does a really nice job; really efficient and great to their customers. read more

Food is amazing and consistent no matter when you dine. Service quick and friendly. Excellent choice of sauces. Portions are generous. We go every time we are in Gainesville and recommend to our friends. Plus, the dining room and restrooms are always neat and clean! read more

Adam Rib Company is a barbecue place closecto the intersection of NW 23rd Road and NW 13th Street. The food is good and the service is friendly. It is a good place to grab lunch and it is in a convenient location. It is definitely a no-frills type place, but it is in my humble opinion that a barbecue restaurant should be more humble. Barbecue is not high end food and it is certainly not what many would consider fancy. It is a simple food prepared with a passion and that is probably what makes barbecue so wonderful. As I have said, the food is definitely good. You cannot go wrong with the pulled pork sandwich. All in all, I would definitely recommend Adam's Rib Company if you are in Gainesville, Florida and are in the mood for barbecue. read more

So I really enjoy Adam's Ribs for their food. I know I have written about them before, but it just needs to be re-iterated that they produce some excellent barbecue. In this case I went in one evening to just pick some food up, as I just wasn't feeling like making dinner that night. I never plan this sort of thing, so ordering ahead of time is typically not something that I do. Got my order in at the counter, and was really only sitting on the bench at the front for about five minutes and my order was ready to go! They can get the food out fast! Once home, I tucked in and enjoyed every bite. The food here is still truly amazing, and I will be returning again and again. read more

Literally the worst ribs I've ever had. Horrible quality meat, poor seasoning, and cooked to be super tough. I thought Adam's ribs was some fantastic rib place with a big reputation. I will never go back nor will I ever recommend that anyone go there read more

We came in to eat dinner after a day visiting UF. We got the dinner for two, which was a lot of food. The ribs were perfect. They are pork spare ribs. They didn't need any sauce, but the sweet sauce made it that much better. We got green beans and potato salad. The green beans were very tender. The potato salad was good. The service was great. Seems like a team effort in there, we had about 5 different ladies that helped us greatly at different times throughout our time there. The ambiance was to be expected for a BBQ joint. Open seating, quiet, large windows all around. read more

I'm not a huge rib person but man, these ribs make you change your mind. They were big, flavorful and cooked to perfection. You will not regret coming here for any BBQ choices. read more

Ribs are great and Adam gives back to the community! Love supporting local businesses like this

Their ribs are amazing. Finger licking good! The parking spot might be complicated for newcomers.

We recently moved and are so happy that Adam's is walking distance from where we live. Some of our favorite easy dinners have been just walking down to Adam's. We feel like we've had everything on the menu by now - I always love the macaroni and cheese and the chopped chicken sandwich. I'm also a sucker for corn nuggets! The sweet tea is really the cherry on top. Service is always quick! The ambiance isn't trendy - but there is something warm and homey to me about the booths and Gator decor. We love Adam's! read more

With all the years coming to Gainesville, why have I never been to Adam's Rib Company? Great local joint with Gator decor throughout - I mean their logo is a Gator so that only makes sense. We started with a small fried okra appetizer which was perfect - not overly done as the okra still had the snap of a fresh vegetable and you could still taste the okra. We've had some fried to death (elsewhere) where it's almost like popcorn and just used as a vessel to eat ranch dressing. We all agreed that this okra was some of the best we've ever had. Of course I had to get some ribs and my 3 rib dinner came with 4. Fall off the bone tender with great flavor and bark. They have about 35 homemade sauces and I tried a few - honey sweet mustard, carolina mustard vinegar, and the sweet which is their default on each table. All were very good and complimented their bbq nicely. I went with collards and fries for sides and the collards had a nice flavor but I felt they could have removed a few more of the stems. All food was served fresh and hot and service was friendly and fast. We get to Gainesville about 10 times a year and Adam's Ribs will certainly be one of our go to spots for a good meal. read more

Adam's Rib - Small okra appetizer. Fresh and not over cooked. - Barbeque Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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this is the best bbq i town large pork sandwich large creamy and sweet coleslaw, beans were sweet and temperature hot my bill with unsweetened tea was $15 and i was full can't wait to try their ribs but i know the pork sandwich was great highly recommend this place check their online site for good coupons read more

Love this place the BBQ is always on hit!! True Florida Gator decor, Service is great.

Love this place. We had the barbecue platter which was loaded with ribs, pulled pork, slaw and fries. A lot to eat. My son got the full slab of ribs dinner. So delicious. There was no way we could eat it all. I'm fact one dinner could feed two moderate eaters. We had great leftovers for the next day. read more

Adam's Rib - Rack of ribs, Texas toast, slaw and fries - Barbeque Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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We traveled to Gainesville and found Adam Rib company. The ribs are fall off the bone delicious. We also tried and were impressed with the pulled pork and smoked chicken. They also have great sides. This BBQ place is the real deal! read more

Ribs and beef brisket plus collard greens are very good. Very satisfied. Thank you!

This place was recommended by a friend, and we are so grateful! Awesome environment, friendly faces as we first walked in. We got a hot dog and fries (the hot dog was grilled to perfection with a warm bun), fall off the bone ribs, and thin sliced crispy pickle chips to start. The sweet tea was also off the chain! I can't say enough good about this place. We will be back and pass on the recommendation chain read more

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Shout out to the Northwest location. Doing better than the other location and you're not afraid to sauce me. I'll never leave you!! read more

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Very tender ribs.Some of the most tender ribs I've eaten. BBQ was very delicious I ordered a pound and a half rib plate with Mac-N-Cheese and Collard Greens The establishment was Very spacious along with being convenient to the university. Had a Great choice of sauces. Not very generous with their portions. More on the high end for their food and portions did not match the price. All in all great vibes and a great place to eat BBQ in Florida. Would visit again. read more

So delicious! I've lived in Gainesville for almost 5 years at this point and have always wanted to come here, but somehow never made it until today. So glad I did! My boyfriend and I both got the City Boy meal, which is 2 meats, 2 sides, and 2 pieces of garlic toast for $17! We both walked away with full to-go boxes because the portions were so huge, definitely good bang for your buck. The meat in itself was so flavorful I almost didn't need sauce. The fries were well-seasoned and crispy, I loved their southern-style green beans, and my boyfriend enjoyed their mac n cheese. We also got the corn nuggets which were great! Our tea came in huge plastic to-go cups, which we happily took home with us! The staff was also incredibly friendly and speedy, even on a Friday night busy with tons of takeout orders. Highly recommend this local business if you're looking for good BBQ! read more

All I can say is WOW This is the hidden gem of Gainesville and has the best ribs & pulled pork in town! I was craving some BBQ, and this place definitely hit the spot! It's a cute and comfortable southern place with excellent food! Their side items are just as good as the meat itself. read more

I was sad that they closed the south location. It's just not the same at the other location. Good is still good but the atmosphere is just not the same. It's more difficult for me to get there now but I still try to get there a couple of times a month, read more

Good and juicy BBQ. Lunch special 6.99 included one side and dinner special 7.99 included 2. read more

Adam's Rib - Barbeque Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Got the rib special, couldn't find any meat on the ribs. Beans were dry and fries rubbery.

I used to be more of a sliced pork person, but I have found it safer to order ribs. Especially when the place has "rib" in the name. The ribs here are not those super greasy pork ribs that most other places offer. These ribs here are massive and beefy. I am a fatty, and lucky if I can manage to scarf down two of them. And then, floss like a fiend for three hours afterwards. Even though there are many sauces to choose from, you will have to get up from your seat and pick them up from the line-up of sauces on the bar. They are not easily provided for you on the table. The side dishes are just okay, nothing fantastic. The same with the toast, it could really use some garlic or something flavorful. The dining area is tiny, so be prepared to eat outside or come during a not-so-busy time. Another thing--- the staff here has a serious staring problem. Maybe I was eating my food wrong? Because they would not stop staring at me the entire time and look at the way that I was eating my food, like what sauces I was using and what order I was eating the food in. It was really weird. read more

I cannot leave Gainesville without stopping at Adams Rib Co. last time I went they had a 2 rib special but I did not think that would be enough so I got the 4 rib plate. Guess what? After 2 huge tender ribs I couldn't eat the last two. Just delicious. The greens are soooo good too if you like a little heat. Go hungry, leave stuffed! read more

Adam's Rib - 3 Rib Plate - Barbeque Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Delicious food Quick service. Good sized portions. The collards were surprisingly good. Can't wait to go back.