Took my wife here for dinner the other night. We had a great experience with great food, great people, great service

Needed a late dinner and it was perfect. Chose upstairs because it was quiet. The wait staff was attentive. The food came quickly. We shared a platter for one which was plenty for two senior citizens. read more

To-go: Fool me twice, that's on me -- but there won't be a third time. Gave this place a 2nd chance, but the experience fell flat. The hostess staff seemed disorganized & lacked basic hospitality skills. Negatives: No dipping sauce options mentioned during online ordering or offered at pickup. Naked buffalo wings it is, I guess! One tiny BBQ sauce cup for a 1/2 rack of ribs? Was that portion meant for tasting or teasing? Sides were "blink and you'll miss them" small. Cornbread as a side option? It should come standard with most meal combos, especially the Pick 2-4. Collards were ok, but saltier than a bad breakup. Fried cheesecake sounded intriguing to me. Sadly, it tasted more like fried rubber. The filling had a weird texture & was dry. Lesson learned -- sauce shouldn't need to be rationed, & dessert shouldn't fight back. read more

KC's Rib Shack - Buffalo wings & 1/2 rack ribs w/side - Barbeque Near Me - Manchester, New Hampshire

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Would recommend Will return The atmosphere was all over the place also because it was open mic night Our server kelcie was the best she knew exactly what she was doing she had great personality and knew her menus It was loud in there so if your looking for quite this is not the place We didn't have a reservation and got right in with 2 people The prices were a little steep for what we ordered there was nothing fancy about the flavors we could cook like this at home read more

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Wow... This restaurant is massive. The theming of it is brilliant... It reminds me of something you would find in Disneyland. There are three levels, with the top being a bar with a massive 250-in projection screen. The menu is extensive, it's not cheap but it's priced accordingly for the food quality. They smoke on premises. And the desserts are mainly sourced from quality local vendors. The four table sauces all have unique flavor profiles. We loved the Carolina gold option. Frankly everything we had was on point. The only two issues for us were the cornbread being served cold and the meats could have been much hotter coming out to us. They were slightly above room temperature which was a bummer. The combo plate is the way to go, their macaroni and cheese was fantastic. The coleslaw is also tasty. Shaynna our server was terrific. Make sure to tip your servers people. read more

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I really wanted to like KC Ribshack because the building and overall vibe are awesome -- definitely one of the coolest spots in Manchester. Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to the setting. The brisket was pretty dry, and the sausage lacked flavor, which was disappointing given the expectations. There's a lot of potential here, but the food needs to match how great the place looks. read more

A group of 4 of us went here before a hockey game in Manchester and we had a good time. We called ahead for a reservation and were seated right away. We ended up getting "The Shovel" which I think is also know as "Feedbag" is for 3-5 people so split it among the group. Plenty of choices, plenty of food, we all have enough to eat! I like this place and will be back again. read more

Love the ribs and fries and Caesar salad. Great place. Waitstaff and bartenders are super.

Great barbecue Ribs exceptional Service excellent and very attentive One of the best barbecue place in New England read more

We stopped in with friends for dinner on a Saturday evening and had good meal! Roxie was our server and had great reccomendations. We all had drinks, appitizers to share and entrees. Party of 4. Everything was well prepared, hot and well seasoned. I had the brisket meal which was a good portion. I had collards for a side and I thought they could be cooked down some more, but they tasted ok. NIce atmosphere and we would definlaty return for more BBQ ! read more

My daughter had the pulled pork sandwich and said it was amazing! I had the Pit master Cesar salad, which had sausage, Pulled pork, and bbq chicken. Wasn't sure on the combination on salad but was so damn good! read more

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Everything could improve. Brisket was not good, so dry and just not something I'd like to eat again. The ribs seemed old and like they sat around for ages. It's real hard to find BBQ in these parts, I miss Texas is all I'm going to say. Not sure what people like about this restaurant. And no fried okra read more

This was my third time to have a meal here. First time was a large group event with a buffet. The meat was very dry and we weren't impressed. The second time, everything was really fantastic! We all enjoyed our selections. The third time (last night) it was just average/ok. The Chinese Pie is interesting and pretty good, although for the price they could definitely add more meat - it was sparse, but good flavor. The brisket sandwich was not great, but just ok. Stale bun and somewhat dry meat. We felt like you bit into a bowl of cotton, between the bun and dry brisket. The meat plate was much better, my son said. So, it's a toss up and probably hit or miss with food - but the atmosphere is fun and the service was very good. read more

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The service is very friendly and attentive. The sides of baked beans and Brunswick stew were very good. The cardiac sandwich was flavorful, but hard to eat with the bun being so soaked. I love the vibe of eating in a barn. read more

KC's Rib Shack - Cardiac Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Manchester, New Hampshire

The food is dangerously delicious, the atmosphere is casual and fun, the staff are great. I highly recommend it for a great BBQ experience. read more

Went here for lunch the other day with some friends. We ordered the QQ Pladda, which was plenty of food for 3 of us. We swapped the sausage for brisket, which was the right choice (for us). All the meats were good, I enjoyed the pulled pork the most, the chicken breast was ok (think I would've liked pulled chicken over chicken breast). We ordered fries & mashed potatoes for sides, which were both plentiful. Service is an area that could be improved. Our waitress seemed annoyed from the second she stopped by (and didn't improve), which set the tone for the meal, leading to a 3-star vs. 4-star review. read more

This is our favorite BBQ place. We drive 45 minutes. Ribs Kielbasa pulled pork brisket Chili Stew read more

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Take out was overpriced for what was ordered. Taste was average. Would have expected a piece of cornbread to be included, not a choice as the side. read more

The food is great ans the staff is amazing! If you're looking for barbecue that is consistently rated the Best of Manchester and New Hampshire, this is the place to be. They often have entertainment in the evening and everything I've seen has been was totally worth the drive! I would recommend them to everyone looking for excellent food, good entertainment and fantastic staff. Check them out, you'll be glad you did. Oh, and the specialty drinks are off the chain! I really like the Key Westside. Lots of parking and plenty of tables. The outside Tiki bar is a destination when the weather is nice. I love this BBQ joint! read more

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Had the BBQ Buffet at Easter. Nice selection of items. Filled up fast. Solid basic BBQ. Not the best ribs despite what they claim. I want fall off the bone ribs, nothing else. Good drink menu which calmed me down. Next time more booze, less BBQ. read more

KC's Rib Shack - Easter BBQ buffet... - Barbeque Near Me - Manchester, New Hampshire

Bad: Portion has changed significantly, about half of what it used to be. You can easily spend $40 and leave hungry Good: to make up for small portions they have make the facility much nicer. If you're looking to have a great meal there are much better options. If you want a fun place to hang out and not looking to eat. Highly recommended read more

Food, service and ambience A+ Love their brisket and they have trivia nites fun time For family get together or date nites read more

Amazing cornbread, good tea, and grate vibes. The ribs are a bit tough but the sausage and beans make up for it.

Great spot for good BBQ with nice casual atmosphere. Family friendly, especially with the 'campfire smores' dessert option. Only downside can be the wait on a Friday Saturday night; no reservations allowed but apparently you can call ahead 2hr prior? Need to try that next time to avoid what ended up being an hour wait for us, otherwise a good meal experience. read more

KC's Rib Shack - Front entrance - Barbeque Near Me - Manchester, New Hampshire

Went for the first time, sat at the bar. Tried a two combo plate with the chili, beans, brisket, pulled pork. Brisket was absolutely nothing to write home about kind of flavorless not very tender, and the pulled pork to me tasted kind of strange almost plastic like. Beans and chili were just OK, To be honest their chili tasted exactly like Wendy's canned chili you can buy at the store....Service I would say was a little below average considering how slow they were. Seemed like they were more interested in catering to the regulars and chitchatting then checking on what people needed refills. Probably won't go again. read more

Great brisket. Service is terrific and the meats are prepared excellently. Atmosphere is relaxing.

KCs Ribshack just made my 50th birthday party a ripper! We did a house warming party 2 summers ago and spent about $500 on meat alone.. sides & breads were another $150? Then I spent 50% of my time at the grill, which I normally don't mind although ppl trying to talk to me had to stand next to the grill, and if I made a mistake oops.. 100 people eat bad food! We pre ordered Brisket, chicken, ribs pulled pork and cornbread and people. were. floored with how great everything was. We knew and expected it but the big quantities were 100% as good as if wed just ordered at the restaurant. A MASSIVE triumph, and Mrs & I got to enjoy the whole party, telling everyone to eat at will as everything was over sterno cans keeping it warm. Price - this is a tough one to articulate.. my lovely has a tendency to go overboard with food. She easily ordered double what we needed, so in a sense we over spent. People were leaving with literally a foil tray of bbq and we STILL had leftovers. The cost was higher than we'd *liked to spend* initially, but we 100% could have spent 1/2 that, been BARELY over what we spent 2 years ago, and STILL had enough food for the 80-100 ppl here this time, and we spent zero time manning the grill, enjoying the party - stress free. KCs is Always my favorite restaurant in New England, and 150% would do it exactly this way again read more

Great wings,beer and BBQ! Excellent service You have to try the ribs great bark and smoke ring read more

KC's Rib Shack - Ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Manchester, New Hampshire

I visited this joint a few months back and forgot to review it, so I'm making up for lost time! Bellied up to the bar as most of the joint was packed on a Tuesday night, and opted for a hazy. Ordered the 2 meat platter, and was once again amazed at the amount of food...I guess I didn't learn my lesson the first time! Nicely smoked tender brisket and pulled pork served along side Mac salad and fries. The cornbread was there but I had no gastrointestinal real estate to mess around! Ambiance is backwoods chalet, service was friendly and attentive, and prices are in line with area. I'm sure I'll be back, but the bbq is good for the area, but not good enough to make the list... read more

KC's Rib Shack - 2 meats...brisket and pulled pork! - Barbeque Near Me - Manchester, New Hampshire

Ambiance was nice and a very friendly staff that was welcoming. The food and drinks came out quick with a generous selection of sauces for your food. There's a ton of art and every where you turn there's something colorful to look at. The food was extremely good and the cornbread with the sweet apple bbq sauce was ! read more

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Food was great !! Drinks were strong & service was quick & friendly. Highly recommend the wings . We were a larger group with separate checks & the waitress handled it with ease . read more

Order the two meat platter. Ribs and brisket. Both were very dry. Beans and coleslaw were very good..Also took a very long time to get our meals out. read more

Food is always good, esp the salt and pepper chicken wings. Staff is great. Highly recommend. The only reason I give 4 stars is because it's a bit pricey, but not unreasonable. read more

Go there it's fantastic Pulled pork the most tender I have eaten Tasty sides Saw a family get the shovel meal ! Great service friendly read more

Food is awesome workers are great .I truly love the atmosphere .I wish the menus was a little bit more but it's all ok

I have been a fan of BBQ since my earliest years in South Texas. I'm over 70 now and so I have a lifetime of experiential feasting to report. KC's does it well. I have enjoyed the ribs, brisket, beans, collards and pig tails. The latter is a creation of frying strips of rib meat. Excellent. KC's is a community treasure. We have had take out (2X) and my son-in-law and I have saddled up to the bar for a beer and a Saturday night feast in person-terrific! Ask Sam (she) to pour a local brew on tap and take your time choosing your favorite meal. Great atmosphere, great food, good people. No regrets save for the calories consumed. This native Texan is a fan of Kevin C's place! read more

KC's Rib Shack - Try them all. - Barbeque Near Me - Manchester, New Hampshire

Ordered the pull off pork ribs coke slaw had no vinegar just mayo yuck & ribs where tough they leave the membrane on Disappointed & very expensive, never again The AC made it cold no one took their jacket off & said it's been broken for mo's So no one cares & it's an awful way to run a business read more

Great brisket! Ribs were done just the way I do them in my smoker at home! KC's never lets me down! read more

Words can't describe how good the food is! The flavors of BBQ sauce, the tender meat, yummy drinks. So good read more

KC's Rib Shack - Combo for one, brisket, spare ribs, Mac salad and fries, the cornbread is to die for - Barbeque Near Me - Manchester, New Hampshire

Checked out KC's for the first time recently and loved it! Great atmosphere, great service and great food! Manager Brandon visited our table and provided insight on the various meats, sauces and freshly made mashed potatoes. Everything surpassed our expectations and KC's is now our "Go To" place for BBQ. read more