IDK if Kevin is still the owner but I'm back.... Came for wings as a quick dinner since I'm just getting to town. Well that damn Brunswick stew almost made me a stray cat. It's excellent and very filling. I forgot how good the fries are there too as I stole a few from my coworker. Yes I'll be back again if I come this way! read more

We had driven up to New Hampshire for the day and was looking for a place to eat. I wasn't sure what was good around Manchester, so I let Yelp guide me to one of the most reviewed restaurants! I don't normally think of New England when I think BBQ, but KC's is really good! You can tell this place is popular, too! A few of us split a combo, which came with different kinds of meats and sides. Everything we really good, we had no complaints! If you come with a large group, you can even order a giant combo that comes with a shovel... I was very intrigued watching the table next to us with it. we had a great experience here. It's a nice place to try when you're in Manchester! read more

Our baseball game was canceled so we decided to find some food. Based on the great reviews and our love for bbq we decided to try this place. As much as I wanted to love it, I just didn't. First, the decor is awesome and the place is much bigger inside than it appears. When we arrived their was a line of four or five in front of us. Before long, though, we were seated downstairs. The waiter we had was friendly and seemed to know the menu pretty well. I decided to try both the ribs and the brisket and my husband ordered pulled pork. After reading about how good the ribs were I was really looking forward to trying them. We also ordered the pig tails at the advice of our waiter. The appetizer came out soon after we ordered and I couldn't decide if I loved it or not. It was, however, a good way to try the sauces which I did like. I thought the mustard sauce mixed with the spicy vinegar sauce was the perfect mix. The big disappointment for me was the main course. The Cole slaw was very bland in my opinion and the pickles they put on the plate tasted like onions. The fries were good. The meat, though, was not. The flavor was great on my first bite of brisket but both the ribs and 40 percent of the brisket was so covered with fat it was almost unedible. Actually one piece of brisket was just fat. Very sad since the flavor was actually pretty good. Maybe we just hit it on a bad day but I can't recommend this place at all. Definitely didn't taste as good as I thought it was going to. Hubs said his was OK but he wasn't thrilled either. Not sure if we will try again. read more

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This was absolutely delicious, a great stop on the way to Boston. Fun decor, and friendly staff.

Honestly this was my first time here, and if this wasnt 2hrs away I'd come here all the time. As soon as you get out of the car you can smell the bbq cooking. When you walk in there is a little shop you can buy clothes and probably other things and upstairs is where I sat. Very open, bar in the middle, high tables. Everything from the ribs, pulled pork even the chicken was so moist and had the best flavor. The staff were very polite and was very helpful. The bbq sauce that I thought was the best was the apple. 10/10 nothing I'd change read more

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

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We had a fun night, the brisket was excellent as was Brisket Chinese pie ( like Shepard pie ) and our other dinners. Atmosphere was casual, kid friendly. Everyone enjoyed the food, the drinks and the dessert - try the key lime pie not too sweet or too tart, pecan pie was good also. Our service was good, attentive but not rushed. We will be back. read more

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We are brand new to Bedford from the Boston area and saw this place online as one of the best in the area. As new residents, we are exploring all of our soon to be new local haunts. This place was GOOD, very good, and I am picky. Service by Julian was great, the atmosphere was fun and kid friendly (you can draw on the tables!), drinks were excellent (lots of coconut-y ones!), and the food was above and beyond. Please give me allll the sides. I am okay still being full a day later haha. We are tempted to go back again this week so my Dad can try it out. Highly recommend! read more

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

This place is fantastic came here to visit and they don't have any places like this in California. The aesthetic is very cozy and like an old western bar. The servers are very welcoming and attentive. And by god the food was mouth watering. I am telling you I am fat and I could not finish my portion. Please make a place like this in Cali somewhere. Dang blue state needs so red love. read more

Always amazing BBQ! Anytime I'm in town, I find a way to have dinner here. Friendly service. Try the pig tails! read more

I love barbecue. I don't know if I can say that enough. Every time I am somewhere looking for a lunch barbecue is one of the things I try and find. After stopping at a new brewery, I was suggested to go to KC's rib shack. The service was very good. I ordered a brisket and ribs combo with cornbread and coleslaw and a side of stew. The stew was very tasty and the cornbread was absolutely amazing. I can't tell you how tough it is to find good cornbread these days. The stew is also quite tasty. The downside was the ribs were in re-as well as the coleslaw, which was really odd. Usually with barbecue coleslaw, you either have a mayonnaise based creamy coleslaw, or a vinegar based, neither which are supposed to be dry. This seemed like they just put a bunch of vegetables in a bowl with no kind of dressing and served it. I also noticed that the beer had a sour taste to it which it shouldn't have had. Probably will not go back. read more

I was thoroughly impressed with how our food tasted. We ordered wings to start and they were cooked perfectly and had that smoked flavor. I had brisket, mashed potatoes with gravy, and collard greens. My kids had the ribs, and pulled pork. No complaints, only happy bellies. And the cornbread is like no other! We will definitely be coming back. Our server was attentive and friendly. read more

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

Amazing food, service and ambience. Hands down one of the best restaurants in NH and hands down the best BBQ restaurant. From the host station to the time you walk out the door you feel welcome and cared for. One of our kids left his ski tag at the table. The owner went out of her way to track us down and return the tag. We are forever grateful and are customers for life. Can't wait to come back!! read more

Love this place! For me, this is a perfect summer place - the outdoor patio is a great atmosphere and they often have live music. My "go to" is the bbq sundae. Which sounds so weird but it's delicious! read more

The Service Suuuuuuucks! I didn't even get to order anything. It was too loud in the bar area. Here's a hint: When the customer says he doesn't want to sit at the bar that means don't seat him in the bar area. If I wanted to sit at the bar I wouldn't stop by the hostess stand! Whiskey Tango Foxtrot After the response from the owner, I see where the poor customer service comes from. read more

This place was so much fun we brought family here for a birthday dinner. The staff were nice and the food was good. The sauces were the best and my favorite part of the barbecue. I liked how the sauces were out on the table I was able to get as much i wanted. They sell sauces and other stuff which was great because we bought a couple. If you haven't been here I recommend you go and get some good barbecue and enjoy the atmosphere. Pictures attached read more

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After discovering a love for 'real' BBQ, and especially after hearing of the shovel, I knew I had to stop in. I previously had some amazing BBQ at Goodstuff Smokehouse, so the bar was set high. In addition to the Feedbag Shovel, I was able to try the chili! While they don't advertise it, there is an 8oz option. If you like your chili on the chunkier side, this may not be for you, since the ingredients for ground rather finely. Still, everything was cooked very nicely, including the beans. Also, tomatoes were peeled, so you wont be fishing out tomato skins from between your teeth. Then came to shovel... It comes with a whole bunch of stuff, including pulled pork, pulled chicken, brisket, sausage, and a full rack of ribs. Not to mention 2 - 16oz sides (got Coleslaw & Fries). The only highlight was the pulled chicken. It was cooked to tender perfection, and amazingly seasoned. Everything else was either average, or missed the mark. Pulled pork, sausage, cornbread and Coleslaw were run of the mill. Ribs were rather burnt, and while not bad per se didn't gain a melt-of-the-bone characteristic. No need for me to drive for an hour for ribs I can get at Applebee's. Then there was the brisket... stuff that clogs your arteries like bacon grease in a cold pipe, but is so worth it. Well, this brisket was burnt to a crisp. It was to such an extent where the meat was tough, and that delicious, artery-clogging fat was lost as well. When this was brought up to our server, we were told it's because that was the ends, and next time we can ask for center cut. Two things: 1. Why weren't we given the option initially? 2. A different cut is no excuse to burn something to a disgraceful crisp that'll give your jaw a workout. To their credit, we were offered some of the center cut, but only after complaining about what was provided. Fries: allegedly these are made fresh, yet when they arrived they were neither hot nor crisp. The service: host stand was disorganized, with two or three people asking how many, being told there are three with a reservation, and then going off to do something else. Our server gave good and attentive service. read more

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We thoroughly enjoyed our first visit to KC's. The food, atmosphere, and service were all outstanding. The restaurant has a fun, relaxed, road-house vibe, with interesting memorabilia decorating the walls. There are multiple dining areas and bars, but the noise level was reasonable so we had no difficulty having a conversation. Our young waitress was friendly, helpful, and patient in answering our questions about the menu. The highlight was the food. We decided to share a QQ Pladder, modified it to our taste. The ribs, chicken, and especially the brisket and sausage were all terrific--as good as we've had in any BBQ joint. I ordered a tossed salad as well, and it was large enough to share with the entire table (also some of the best bleu cheese dressing I've had). For sides, my son loved the onion rings he ordered (though I prefer a different type of breading). We also went with french fries (which were great), and we tried the Brunswick Stew. I highly recommend the latter; it's a delicious soup-like stew with beef and vegetables--I could eat a bowl of this for an entire meal. And there are various BBQ sauces on the table, all of which were great. We can't wait to go back the next time we're in Manchester. The prices are very reasonable, so it's a great place to take the whole family. Highly recommended. read more

The restaurant is very interestingly decorated and apparently has been serving Manchester to a long time. We were in town working and just found it so it was our first experience eating there. It was great!! The server was extremely pleasant and helpful in all aspects. She made our experience better which we appreciated. The BBQ was awesome and the sauce just added to the great flavor. I'd recommend this place highly for great BBQ and great people. As you would do for any BBQ place dress casual and be ready for a great time. read more

We both got brisket and a couple of sides - tasted good, well prepared and adequate portions. Their prices, however, felt unreasonably high. Two meals, two sodas with a total cost of almost $70? They like their brisket more than I do. read more

This is a really nice hidden gem with a beautiful setting that makes you feel at home. Beautiful wood setting with many large screen TV's for those that want to see a game and also corner tables for people that want more privacy. We shared a three meat meal with the pulled pork, spare ribs and chicken and all three were amazing. Very juicy and smokey and nice and soft, easy to pull from the bone. We tried all the BBQ sauces from the tangy, sweet and spicy and they did not disappoint. Prices were very reasonable, especially for the beer and margarita, we almost had to ask just to make sure they were right. Service was great, we were greeted right away and the food came hot and on time. Hoping to come back to the area soon to try it again! read more

KC's is second to none For great southern BBQ and fixings. Staff is courteous and the Vibe is great. Love the place 5 Stars read more

Food is basic Service was good Ambiance was good Nothing special I expected a lot more and got a lot less for saying best BBQ in the 603 read more

Great bbq restaurant! Food is good and you will definitely be leaving with a filled belly. My bf and I stayed at boston and we drove to new hampshire for a day trip. We didn't know how crowded it would be so we decided to make a reservation for 2 around 8pm on Yelp. When we arrived, it was not crowded so we were seated pretty quickly. Server was friendly and he was quick with service. We sat at the table area and we got the platter for 1 with 4 meats and 2 sides (mashed potatoes, dirty rice). It was a lot of food for $30. It also came with corn bread which was really good. I ate majority of the corn bread. Great service and good food. It was definitely worth the drive from Boston for our visit to New Hampshire! read more

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

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Great BBQ in NH might seem foolish for some but rest assured that KC's BBQ has great BBQ.

Counter attendant was good. Took about 15 min for take out; cold fries and cold mash. Ribs were good. Chicken was ok. Not worth the $23. read more

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Wonderful staff. This is a casual barbecue type restaurant. The servings are ample. The food is delicious. We had the stuffed eggs as an appetizer - very good with a little spice. I had the pulled chicken sandwich with fries. The chicken was delicious and moist. The fries were good. The barbecue sauce is excellent. read more

There is absolutely no reason this place shouldn't have 5 stars, I would give it 20 stars if I could!!! Came to Bedford, NH for business, and picked to eat here a month before coming. Cannot remember our waiters name, but he was in the Army Reserves and got hurt on his motorcycle. He was wonderfully exquisite, kept our drinks full, small talk - you name it, he had it! Absolutely, mouth watering meat. BBQ sauces were spectacular. My favorite was Tangy Georgia Gold with the Hikory as a close second. They were all so good. We the Half rack combo with Coleslaw and collard greens, chicken sandwich, brisket Swiss and bacon sandwich and a half dozen corn breads. THOSE CORNBREADS!!!!!! We ate the remainder of them on our hike up Mt.Washington - when I come again I'm ordering 3 dozen of em. You all keep doin your thang, cause it's perfect. Thank you very much, A happy and full customer read more

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I have been to BBQ in Kansas City and Texas and I must say I never expected to find bbq so good in New Hampshire. The service was great and we were seated upstairs and loved the all the custom license plates around the place. I definitely recommend this gem of a restaurant if you want to try some great bbq food that will transport you to the south. Three adults shared the QQ Pladda and we still had enough leftovers for me to have lunch the next day. The cornbread was so moist it was like eating a piece of cake. read more

Great food in huge portions! We are from SC and have had LOTS of BBQ. This was better than most in upstate SC! read more

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

We arrived a little passed 4 pm, and the place was already packed with a 25 minutes wait. The wait was worth it. Three of us ordered the combo plate and all meats were very tasty and cooked just right. This may have been the best bbq I've ever had. I definitely will go back when I am in the area. read more

Lies lies lies, be very careful. Spoke to Rachel and Manager John. Both lied and didn't follow up. They claimed to make a reservation when I called a month ago and then lied about it. The manager then claims he called but didn't leave a message. (I smell bs) Stay away, very rude and didn't want the business. Good luck staying in business when you turn groups away. Would give it a negative stars if I could. read more

Ribs nothing special. I was hoping for more for a meat place :/ I like Applebee's ribs better. I wouldn't come back here read more

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So we've eaten here twice. The first time was a couple of years ago and it was very...meh. However, it keeps getting positive press and good Yelp reviews so we thought we'd give it one more shot. Let me start with the positives. Our experience with the staff was great. Everyone was very pleasant and service was good. The ambiance is also excellent. They do a great job setting up a roadhouse-style environment; eg license plates on the walls, neon signs, quirky art, butcher paper tables etc. The problem is...the food just isn't very good. Between the 3 of us we got pork ribs, brisket, pulled pork, collard greens, Mac salad, mashed potatoes, chili and started out with bacon topped deviled eggs. The eggs were super salty. Couldn't really taste much else. Brisket was ok but had this weird tomato glaze on it. Ribs were good sized, but just lacked flavor. Pulled pork was pretty good. It was NC style with a vinegar sauce. Nice and peppery. Collard greens were bitter and inedible. Mac salad was gross. Tasted like the wrong ration of sour and Mayo. Mashed and gravy were bad; tasted like jar gravy. If you're looking to scratch that BBQ itch, this just isn't the place. read more

Ordered the takeout shovel for 4-5 people. All the meat selections were very good. The sides were small, two 1lb containers of beans and macaroni salad. The sides weren't very good. I didn't like the beans because they put green bell pepper in, yuck. Corn bread was delicious. Could have used more Bbq sauce. read more

What a great place for BBQ for the family. Will definitely be back for more. The Shovel was so kick food! read more

Place is huge and amazing, staff is friendly! Food was excellent! We will def be a returning customer read more

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I moved to the Manchester area 24 years ago & have found that KC's has been a go to for as long as I can remember. Anytime I've wanted a quality brisket or a killer combo, which all of the ones they offer are great...I go to KC's and eat my fill. My wife & I love smoked food and the barbecue & this place gets it right every time! It doesn't hurt that the staff is always aiming to please. The only thing they're lacking is me filling my face full of their goodness more often! read more

We found ourselves in a difficult situation, needing a caterer for over 100 people on very short notice, and KC's Ribshack stepped in to save the day. Despite the last-minute request and adapting to a scenario outside their usual scope, they managed everything seamlessly and were an absolute pleasure to work with. Their team was incredibly accommodating and went above and beyond to ensure all our needs were me and I am sincerely grateful for all their hard work to help make sure our event was a success. The food was exceptional, and I cannot speak highly enough of the professionalism and kindness shown by Kevin, Kristine, and Paul. As someone who is not from Manchester, I will definitely be stopping in whenever I'm in the area. read more

This is an amazing BBQ joint, but you can already tell from the reviews. Brisket is juicy and tender, and has nice flavor. Sausages are cut a little too thin, but they taste great. Ribs are amazing as well, but their signature BBQ sauce really ties everything together very well. They do get quite busy, so make sure to make reservation if dining in during weekend. read more

Went here with my family for lunch and it was very good barbecue. They had both sweet and unsweetened iced tea and the sweet was very good. I had the pulled pork sandwich, it came with a side and a pickle. I had the mashed potatoes with gray. Overall the food was good and came out quick and service was great too. It looked like they also a good drink menu. read more

KC's Rib Shack - Pulled Pork and Mashed Potatoes with gray - Barbeque Near Me - Manchester, New Hampshire