The Fruita location of Rib City is my new favorite. We have been to the Rifle and Grand Junction locations for many years, but we just moved out to Fruita. The location is excellent in a shopping mall on the south side of I70. The interior decor is up to date and welcoming, but still has the fun signs Rib City's are known for. We were greeted and seated promptly by the server. The server was personable and welcoming as she took our drink orders and explained the lunch specials. There are many specials on the menu, but there are also specials on the table sign and the chalkboard sign as you enter. We always get the fried okra, and it was cooked perfectly as always. They are also serving fried pickles now. We each ordered the lunch special of a Pulled Pork Skyscrapers with 2 sides for $12.99. I got the green beans and fries, and my husband got the mac and cheese and baked beans. The pulled pork was delicious as always mixed with the NC vinegar based sauce and a side of coleslaw that goes on the sandwich. All sides were also good. Service was top notch the entire time. Special notes: whatever the seasonal cheesecake is GET IT! It is homemade and amazing. We got a slice to go, and it was enormous! The flavor this time was blueberry. So, so delicious! They also have a happy hour special on drinks and 1/2 off apps from 2-6 on weekdays. We will be back to this location frequently! read more

This is some solid barbecue for the price point. It is not going to compare to what you get down south, in West Texas, in KC, etc. It is definitely Colorado bbq. That being said, I am always happy with the quality of the food and portion size given the value and price. The ribs are my go to. It's a chill laidback restaurant with a countryish down home vibe. The service is always friendly and smiling. They have some good specials too. I think the only thing lacking is the type of sides or maybe the quantity of options for sides. read more

We've made it a point to stop here on cross country drives, but sadly won't be back. After being harassed by a table of their patrons for the entirety of our meal, the manager showed little interest. Our server was informed, but nothing was said to these women-even after they threatened to call the police on us for having our dogs in the car with open windows and accessible water. It was an abysmal experience which has left us never wanting to return. read more

Absolutely no complaints. The food was delicious and hit the spot. The service was fast and the server kind. They have a nice establishment here in was happy with my choice to dine here. read more

Great place! And, the best potato salad ever! BBQ on our sandwiches was ample, tender and delicious. Coleslaw and beans were great too. Would highly recommend. read more

Wow we have been coming here since it opened!! We had a larger party and it wasn't the best service that we've had, appetizers were not hot when they came out. The beer is not cold like it used to be!! We had a good gathering, except I didn't get my meal!! Then they tried to bring it to me when everyone was ready for a check!!! I'm sorry that's not right!! There are better places with better service around here!!!!! read more

Left a review for this Grill 4yrs. Ago. We stopped off last week for their brisket. I still rate this place a 5 star review. The brisket, Louisiana ribs, key lime pie were delicious. We also tried the carrot cake!!! Wow, best carrot cake I've ever had. The cream cheese frosting was perfect - not too sweet. Rib City Grill does not disappoint. Next time we're out traveling in the area we will definitely stop off there read more

Perfect road trip lunch. We ordered the brisket and baby back ribs lunch plates with two sides and it was well worth it!! We love the onion rings and the potato salad. Their sauces are delicious. Service is excellent! read more

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I absolutely loved the friendly atmosphere here along with the amazing baked beans and bbq ribs me and my family enjoyed a flavorful juicy and fairly tender ribs along with beans and if I remember correctly fry's each of us have loved rib city for a very long time now and to this day we have not been disappointed though we may not be very frequent return dinners we do always love the vibes this places gives off and the lovely staff and food read more

We usually go to the North ave location and I know why. Yes is was a to go order but the only thing that was warm were the baked potatoes and side of beans. The full rack of ribs looked like the pig was on a diet. We will be sure to drive further for better service. The brisket and turkey were very dry and the bbq sauce was really spicy. read more

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This place is great! Good service! Good menu. I like the brisket for dinner and the chicken strips for lunch. We are adding it to our list of local favorites! read more

Food was okay, meat a little too dry and overdone. Not really anything special. Also, ordered a bloody mary which was extremely weak.

Had the baby back ribs and smoked sausage, baked beans and potato all was ok. The buffalo shrimp appetizer was good also. Service was very good our server was very polite and was very attentive without smothering us. Gradual decline in the food or maybe it was an off night but still decent food. read more

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Rib City is off the main road in Fruita on the way to Colorado National Monument. It is in a small strip mall behind the parking area for the Colorado Welcome Center. They seem to have a pretty steady business both with indoor dining and take out orders. I ordered a turkey dinner with beans and macaroni and cheese. It comes with Texas toast. I really enjoyed the sweet and the hot sauces. The only thing I wish they had was cornbread. I prefer that to a garlicky toast when I eat BBQ. Their baked beans were absolutely amazing. Will definitely be back again-even just for those beans! read more

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Ribs and brisket were bone dry and flavorless. Sides okay. Would be hard pressed to recommend to anyone, let alone ever order again.

The food was delicious! We made it there early enough to catch the lunch menu giving us enough room for pecan pie! Service was excellent. We had never been there before as we are just passing through she was patient and gave us very good advice. I recommend this fine establishment! read more

Excellent food, service was excellent, pleasant rustic atmosphere. I highly recommend this Fruita restaurant, homemade food at reasonable price. read more

Another stellar meal. Grub to go. Again landed on Wednesday wing night. Idk why I can't remember wing night. Service to go was waiting on my arrival. Hostess double checked the order and away I went. read more

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In the past, our food has always been excellent. We picked up and ate at home. The barbecue was mediocre at best. The turkey was kind of dry. The pulled pork was nothing special. The salads were like a side salad from a fast food place. We paid $90.00 for four people to have not very good food that's sad I hope the quality goes back to how it was I the years past. read more

Absolutely amazing food and amazing service! The ranch and desserts here are still unbeatable, and the size is huge for the price. The new owner Nick made sure our food was perfect and the experience was memorable. Definitely will be coming back read more

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The chicken is dry and not worth eating. Sent it back without trying it because you can actually see how dry it is. The ribs were destroyed by over cooking. I ate them but had to choke it down. The friends I was with were also saying that their food is dry and over cooked as well. Even the baked potato was over cooked. I don't believe that the cook actually knows how to cook. I don't recommend this place read more

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We were craving BBQ so grabbed a picnic pack on our way home. Got the baby back ribs and beef. I always forget you actually have to ask for brisket so beef was good just not what I was expecting. Mac n Cheese is so good!!! Fried okra was gone be we got home read more

I read the reviews before eating here, but decided to go anyways. Staff was super friendly and accommodating. Quick service. Rib meat was small, but good texture, not mushy. Chicken was moist, but bland. No spices at all. Sausage was great. Good snap from the outside, good texture inside, light spiciness. Mac'n cheese was kinda dry but flavorful. Beans tasted burnt, couldn't eat them. I'll go back to try the brisket and pulled pork, but by far the worst thing there was the damn flies! I asked to be moved to another table because it was so bad. I thought the reviews on here were exaggerating about the flies... nope! Idk what the owner needs to do, but apparently they aren't doing enough. read more

Rib City Grill - Fruita - Baby back ribs, bbq chicken, smoked sausage, bbq beans. - Barbeque Near Me - Fruita, Colorado

Go to burger king instead Ordered a burger and fries for pickup. I should have looked before driving off. Overcooked burger on stale bun w no lettuce, onion or anything. Just dry. Fries soggy. Burger King would have been way more satisfying. Lesson learned. read more

While on our drive to Houston, we stopped for gas and lunch in Fruita, CO. I used Yelp to find a good BBQ place and Rib City was at the top. I'm glad we stopped here as this place has awesome food and friendly service. Due to the pandemic, we got the food to go. We ordered at the counter and waited outside and the food came quickly. I looked at their awards wall before leaving and was very impressed. On their website they have a lot to say about giving back to the community which is always nice. My wife and I each had the Smoked Beef Brisket sandwich on a ciabatta bun. I had 2 sides with mac n cheese and BBQ baked beans. My wife had only one side (mac n cheese). We loved the food. The brisket was very flavorful and plentiful. The mac n cheese side dish was the best I've had in a really long time. They need to box this stuff up and sell it online or in stores. It was delicious! I wish they had a place like this up in the Puget Sound area. I would go there all the time. Keep it up guys! read more

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Food was good, had the ribs and brisket, both tasty! Service was okay. Ambiance was good. Would eat here again. Prices not too expensive

This was so convenient-right next to the visitors center! We were traveling and towing a 5th wheel, so the convenience factor was huge! We both had a brisket sandwich and it was absolutely delicious! If we lived in the area we would definitely frequent this restaurant! Yum!!! read more

Flavor was good. Meat (ribs and chicken) were quite dry. Seemed busy so maybe there was an event going on.

We popped in here for a late lunch in June heading out of the national monument. Our experience was decidedly mixed. Service was great, the protein (meat) was awesome, but we did not care for the sides. Our green beans and baked beans tasted canned and / or over salty and limp. I'm not sure why they were so bad, but it happened. That didn't deter us from loving the sausage, ribs and pulled pork. Overall there is plenty of seating and this convenient location is good for dates, lunch, a family meal or more. read more

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Really delicious, fair price for large portions. All sides were yummy and service was quick.

Nice service and good food. Serving sizes are huge - enough for at least another meal. Our server was great and pleasant even tho she had worked doubles for several days! read more

This unassuming restaurant was awesome! Next to some plain looking offices but it was a great recommendation! Order the fried okra is a must with the spicy sauce. We also got the ribs, brisket and pulled pork with green beans and Mac and cheese. Did not disappoint especially with the toddler. Staff was friendly and prices are way too good! read more

Ordered a full rack of ribs. The ribs look like they came from an emaciated pig. They were tiny and $20 haha You get better ribs from the heated rack at city market read more

Came in for dinner on a Tuesday night. Google said it was closed and it kinda looked closed but it wasn't. We had the fried okra and shared a rack of baby back ribs. The okra was fresh and delicious. The ribs had a smokey flavor and were very tender. The coleslaw was super yummy!! Wasn't expecting that one. Our waitress was awesome!! Even gave my wife a free beer after pouring the wrong one for a different table. She was very attentive and friendly. Made sure to tip well because she was so great. All in all not a bad little spot to have dinner in Fruita. ;) read more

Completely got my order wrong. Ordered brisket with Mac and Cheese and got Buffalo wings and fries. Got it delivered and it came in a black box with no holes and it some awful condensation. Was too hungry not to eat it. The fries tasted like an unseasoned unbaked potato with the consistency of chewing gum you would find in the bottom of a school cafeteria table. The Buffalo wings felt and tasted like a badly seasoned tire while making fell like was going to puke after 3 bites. Waste of money and time. More than disappointed. Sort of impressed on how wrong the order was and how bad it was. Installed yelp and made an account just to make this one review. read more

Had the 2 item plate with sausage and brisket, Mac n cheese and coleslaw and it came with a Texas toast. Me and the husband shared the very generous meat portions. OMG! Reminiscent of smoked brisket I had while I lived in Texas. This place I recommend. read more

We stopped here for lunch after a bike ride. The staff was friendly, service was fast and took good care of us without being too much. The food was great, and the desserts were just as good. We highly recommend this place! read more

Some of the best ribs we have had in a long time! The place smelled amazing when we walked in and the food did not disappoint us. Service was fast and friendly. read more

All that I ordered were fries to go, but their service deserves 5 stars. I was traveling through on I-17 on Sunday, 10/9, and staying across the street. I just needed some fries to go with my sandwich that I had with me at the hotel. I went in to order, and waited up front, and had a pint of beer while I waited. The restaurant was super clean, food from the people at the tables looked delicious, and looked like a great atmosphere. The cashier/hostess was SUPER friendly. As I was leaving, I asked to try the BBQ sauces, so she gave me a soufflé cup of each sauce to try. They were all delicious. I believe her name was Ashlee. I could be wrong. Next time I'm coming through, I'm definitely coming in there for more than just fries. Oh, by the way, the fries were delicious, especially dipped in the BBQ sauces. :-) read more

The service is hit and miss. Our orders have often been wrong and the service is t that great plus, the place needs and upgrade