Food: 0/5 Ambience: 1.5/5 Service: 2/5 Dishes tried: Pulled pork, sliced brisket, ribs, cole slaw, bbq beans, and fried okra. When I walked in around noon on a Saturday, there was one occupied table and no one else around. I stood around for a few minutes when a waitress finally told me that I can have a seat anywhere. The place is a little dark inside and is decorated in a way that makes sense for a bbq joint. The restaurant, however, was very dirty. As I walked around looking for a clean table, I noticed plenty of sticky spots on the floor that was sticking to my shoes. Most of the tables looked greasy and bbq sauced. Flies all over the place, you would think that the flies are the true patrons and the people are the pests. I can only imagine how dirty the kitchen might be, but I forced myself to take my mind off of that topic. I finally sat down at the cleanest table I could find and waited another several minutes for that same waitress to bring me a menu. I didn't feel like waiting anymore, so I ordered a bunch of items I saw on their website to try and have leftovers. The ribs were rock hard. There were literally meaty portions that my teeth failed to bite through. I did a bite test on all the other ribs with similar results. The sauce was sweet and spiced, but tasted pretty awful. Needless to say, I did not touch the ribs again. The pulled pork was dry and flavorless. The sliced brisket was, you guessed it, dry and flavorless. Adding bbq sauce to the meats just made them taste sweet and seasoned in a bad way. The fried okra was scorched and flavorless and the cole slaw was soggy and gross. The bbq beans tasted like canned bbq beans, which isn't bad. Not good, but not a disaster like everything else. I ate all the beans and asked for a check. The waitress didn't care that I barely ate anything and that I didn't ask for a box. Sometimes I drive by the restaurant in the evening and see the parking lot packed. I envy people that can find joy in that kind of food... or maybe I just went on a really bad day. Even the best bbq joints have bad days. On second thought, I have never seen that kind of atrocity from any bbq joint on their worst day. That combined with the dirty surroundings and lousy service makes this a trifecta for an unfavorable review. read more

Why is this place so popular? It is so generic. Certain fast food chains have better sauce then they do. But in the bright side the beer is cold and the bathrooms are clean. read more

Pretty good variety of my menu-stuffed potatoes and salads are my favorite, but all you can eat barbecue on Tuesday nights is a great deal if you come with an appetite. The service is always good and fast. Drive through is also a bonus. read more

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Terrible Hostesses! Sat 7 large parties ahead of ours even though there was several empty tables and they don't take reservations. It was very frustrating and I was never sure why this was happening. The waiter did apologize and was very good though. So...I guess don't be offensive to the hostess?! read more

Best baby back ribs we've ever had...great to go and the okra is a must have everytime we come to town. It's a family tradition to treat the family to all you can eat Tuesday's...but this time we did carry out...we're eating it for two days now! read more

This use to be a awesome place to go. Good music, good service, awesome BBQ, and a great atmosphere. This is a place I always wanted to go come back to...until today. Myself and my mom walked in and were half ass greeted, we sat down and waited for 15 minutes to even get asked what we would like to drink. There were at least 10 employees there in which 5 were running the dining room and only four tables were occupied. We got up and left before anybody could even ask if we wanted anything. We weren't even given a "bye thanks for coming" as we were walking out. Needless to say we will not be going back there again! read more

This place is horrible. Meats were beyond dry, service sucked, and price vs portions is ridiculous. Also every single high chair was broken. Will never eat here again. read more

I'm usually not that negative but BBQ is one of the things that I care about. With that being said this was by far the worst tasting BBQ I have tasted. I ordered a rack of ribs that I swear they pulled off of a mummy. The meat was dry and totally flavorless. There was no evidence of any smoke ever hitting these ribs. I figured OK maybe they rely on the sauce to get them by....WRONG ANSWER, it tasted like a cheap tomato based store brand. I've eaten at a lot of bad places, but none have ever compelled me blog about it. If you are looking for authentic BBQ this is the wrong place...drive a few miles north on Rock Rd to Hog Wild BBQ. read more

Chopped brisket tasted old and stale. Brisket was dry like it set under the heat lamp for a long time before it was brought to our table. Kids corn dog & French fries were over cooked. We had to ask for silverware when our food was brought to us. We were only brought two bundles and told silverware was being washed. Our waitress lacked the ability to anticipate our needs. She did not have a friendly vibe. Service was slow. Restaurant was not any where near capacity. Manager was pleasant, compt my portion of the meal & offered a dessert to take home. Do not plan on going back! read more

The only thing I order now are the ribs, baked beans, & coleslaw. Those items are good. The chicken is dry and chopped, not shredded. The brisket is dry as well. So disappointing. Oh, the brisket casadilla is excellent! read more

I went to lunch today with a friend here, and it was delicious. We had our food within minutes, and it was hot! The server kept our waters full, and made sure we had what we needed. The company was great and the atmosphere was great. read more

Never had a bad experience here. Foods always outstanding and so is the service. I recommend the one meat meal with the smoked chicken breast it's so tender and melts in your mouth. read more

I agree with the other reviewer--only sub-par food. I have dined here several times. The staff has always been courteous and the tables have always been clean. The food is average at best. The ribs are very dry. When you dine-in, the portions seem reasonable, but at all costs try to avoid ordering food for take out. You will not be happy on the serving size. The lunch menu is reasonably priced and a fairly decent variety at hand. Overall, the food is sub-average. read more

Basic national chain restaurant. Food was good and the service OK. Prices a bit high for what you get. Tuesday is all you can eat rib day at the Derby location. read more

I have been coming here for a while and the food is really good you will have lots of food to choose from. The desert is a great part, ice cream and cake. With that said the food isn't anything special and the service is sometimes really good sometimes ok and sometime well bad. But that is it. I do request this place for all you steak lovers read more

Love this place! It is a tiny bit pricey so I don't go as often as I'd like. But thhe food is so tasty! I've loved everything I've tried on the menu. They have giant baked potatoes with your choice of meat and all of the fixin's. The pulled pork is moist and smoky. They have a couple different styles of sace and all are yummy! The wait staff is always knowledgeable and friendly. Interesting atmosphere as well. read more

Pulled pork and brisket was great. Similar to Famous Daves. Crowded. A great spot if you want to get really really full!

First restaurant we came to after moving back to Kansas. The food and service were amazing. Always a good go to!! Ribs and chopped brisket is what I had and everything was cooked perfectly and I never had to ask for another beer. read more

This place is ok for BBQ but not a place I crave for. I find the meat can be a little dry and not a fan of the BBQ sauce.

Best customer service ever. Food is great, just a little over priced. If I had to make a decision between rib-crib or other BBQ places (keep in mind I love mom n pop restaurants), I would go with rib-crib. Try the chicken fried steak and your stomach will think it's your birthday. The food taste extremely fresh. Why not a five? The atmosphere could use some jazzing up. I would rate 4.5 out of 5. read more

This is a great restaurant not only are their ribs great but all their food is great and they have a salad call the dynamite chicken salad it is fantastic read more

I ate there yesterday at like 415 in the afternoon there was only 3 other customers. the brisket and sausage were served cold if they had been warmed they would have been like leather. the worst meat i have ever had this will be the last time i ever eat here.. read more

Was here last week on my way to MN and stopped on my way back to TX. I was seated right away even though the parking lot was full. I had the turkey and rib combo with beans and fries. The food was great and the service was great. I wish we had one closer to our house. read more

Good food, liked the ambiance. I got the ribs, which were divine. Kids liked it, hubby liked it. Pricier than the other BBQ joints in town, but hey, it's a full-service restaurant. We'll definitely be back. read more

Love this place so much. Pulled pork sandwich and their fries, which are seasoned and so good, is my go to.

Consistently delicious BBQ joint. Always enjoy the Super Spud and the Philly Griller! Great service and great for catering as well!

If you enjoy chewing on old shoe leather. Then this is the place for you. The only pleasant thing about this place was our waitress

Yeah, two stars about sums it up..."I've experienced better." Ok, I never typically try bar-b-que spots unless I am in KC or the Carolinas; I know bbq and this wasnt cuttin it for me. I ordered the "Pick your que" I think thats what it was called, anyway it allows you to pick your choice of meat, how many, and your sides. I got the pulled pork, smoked turkey, seasoned fries, and broccoli. The pulled pork was the best thing on my plate, probably cause I drenched it in the carolina style bbq sauce sitting at the table, which was quite tasty. The turkey was not very flavorful/dry, the fries looked appitizing, but tasted funny, but the broccoli was ok. My family and I went here for dinner and the place was packed, matter of fact its always packed when I drive by. People obviously like this place and I which I did too, but my first impression wasnt a good one. I was expecting to be blown away with an explosion of flavor in every mouthful, but I got just the opposite. The service was very good and the place had a nice feel, but the food didnt hit a home run with me; at least I gave it a try. Sorry Rib Crib I truely regret the $45 I spent in your establishment. read more

The service is prompt and friendly, the food is usually good. However, I had the Smokin' Chicken Nachos .... HOW DARE THEY CALL THIS ABOMINATION A NACHO! Pepperoncinis and barbeque sauce on a nacho? GET REAL! ICK and likewise UGH! Call this poor excuse of an appetizer something else, DO NOT call it a nacho. read more

The environment is very friendly and i had good customer service. I rated it as average as I feel like that's what their menu is.

Didn't care for the food. Felt it was sub-par to Famous Dave's, Hog Wild, etc. Catfish was very fishy and dry.

I hated BBQ for a VERY LONG time. I have to say this place CHANGED MY MIND! The Carolina Pulled Pork Sandwich is great and LOVE LOVE thier BBQ sauces! The service is great too!!! read more

We have family in Derby and we make sure to eat at Rib Crib every time we are in town visiting. Their Dynamite Chicken Salad is one of the best salads I've ever had, with delicious bbq ranch dressing and a hearty amount of smoked chicken. Delicious! read more

Rib crib is okay. I was there 3 days ago. The food is great. But over priced. And I was enjoying my salad and there was a dead FLY. And a hair cooked into my sisters French fries. That made me want to never go again. And the time I went the service was not that great. read more

Their food was nothing to write home about! Fries were cold and the wait staff seems inexperienced! Having to ask for a refill when you see your glass is empty isn't good! read more

I have eaten at the Derby Rib Crib and have yet to be disappointed in this restuarant. Much, Much better than a recent visit to Hog Wild on south Rock Road in Wichita where my family and I were waiting to order and witnessed a cook sneeze all over the meat he was prebaring and then looked back at us with a big smile.....We Left. read more

Every Tuesday night is all-you-can-eat rib night, and that's where you'll find me. I'm easy to spot - the guy with a pile of ribs in front of him and a big smile. Then again, looking around, I see several other guys just like me! Parking on that night is always tough, but persistence will reward you. My gal pal doesn't like ribs, so she orders from the menu and chooses to mix it up. Her favorites are the pulled pork, sausage links, brisket and occasionally she'll get the turkey. Those are good, but I'm all about the ribs. I also really enjoy the baby-backs; they're a few dollars more, but if you like them they're worth it. I'm more of a St. Louis type of guy; they're dry-rubbed, perfectly smoked and not fatty. I find they're great as is, but the sauce choices are adequate. You can also blend them to suit your own heat; it's all good. My favorite sides are the fresh & tasty coleslaw and the smokey beans. The okra is good and the fries fresh & hot but I'm too old and stuck in my ways. I no longer live in Derby, but it's still worth the drive to "scratch that itch" when it needs to be. If you've never tried it, you should go at least once and see for yourself. BBQ is a matter of personal taste and folks have their favorites, but basing your choices solely on other's opinions is narrow minded. If you decide to go on Tuesday, give me a wave; I'm the guy with sauce ear-to-ear and a big smile! read more