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    The Rib Shack

    3.9 (53 reviews)
    InexpensiveBarbeque, Sports Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Pulled Pork Southern Style, Ribs in Waiting
    Mark S.

    This little enterprise is keeping great quality smoked meats into the bellies of Midwesterns In Knoxville, Iowa right next to the Racetrack. The Servers are prompt with what you need not alot of salesmanship but they know what there delivering and most is the Goods...I was Jonesing for pulled pork soo Sammich Southern Style was it, half pint of beans and a half rack of ribs (I'll share one or two) maybe. Brisket prices were up soo skipped the beef This time...Hot and Spicy BBQ Sauce to top and a little cold Soda to distinguish an Quinch. All my wares were great, tried the cheesy hash and it was smokey but needed a little more seasoning. THIS Place is genuine BBQ and one place that was open and serving everything on a classic barbecue board...Way to Go! Had a little order envy when seeing The table next had French fries With BBQ sauce is my fave.

    Rib platter with one side and a happy sprint car fan
    Shane A.

    Ate lunch here with my little buddy after visiting the sprint car museum next door. Wow. The ribs were outstanding and the service friendly--they threw a 5th rib on the 4 rib platter, probably because it was small, but a nice touch! Cole slaw was standard and good. The kids pulled pork with side (fries, straight from the fryer) for $7 was huge and tasty.

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    2 years ago

    Good food, great service all the time. Southern style nachos covered with smoked meat cheese and jalapeños.

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    2 years ago

    Awesome place, awesome food and awesome owners/staff!! Can't go wrong with this place these people!!

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    3 years ago

    Great food. Fast service. Quiet sports bar feel. Pulled pork sandwich was very moist. Cowboy beans were excellent.

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    3 years ago

    Their BBQ is Fantastic that we will drive the half hour to get there. Their side are So good it's hard to pick which one.

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    5 years ago

    Apart from Smokey D's in Des Moines, these are the best ribs in Iowa. Good service, good sides, good times!

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    4 years ago

    Best Onion Rings in Marion County ample portions of pork or brisket on the sandwiches as well.

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    4 years ago

    Good bbq, but prices started increasing during Covid & have only gotten worse. Find it odd that you can't buy a 1/2 lb of meat anymore.

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    4 years ago

    A bit pricey, but what bbq place isn't. The sauce is top notch and the meats are cooked to perfection.

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