Tickle My Ribs

Davy likes chicken tenders Davy likes wings…read more Davy likes lemonade And other good things Davy likes slim chicken Davy says give them a try Davy thinks you will like this place too God bless all my fellow foodies Always

I usually enjoy Slim Chickens food and have even left a positive review in the past, so today's…read morevisit was especially disappointing. I went through the drive-thru around 4:30 p.m. and ordered the 5 piece Slim's Meal. The parking lot was nearly empty, and there was no one ahead of me. My food was handed to me almost immediately, but when I got home less than five minutes later, the fries were cold and the chicken tenders were hard, chewy, and not even lukewarm. Their tenders are usually fresh, hot, and crispy. This meal tasted like it had been sitting for a while. The service was disappointing, too. There was no greeting. Just a smug,"can I get your name?" I could barely hear the employee as she was taking my order. After ordering, I drove around to the window. Still...no greeting or even a smile. Like her goal was to put forth as little effort as possible. My cold fries were warmer than the welcome... I understand that everyone has an off day, but this isn't the first time I've received less than exceptional customer service at Slim Chickens. On one recent occasion, my husband and I walked in and waited at the register while an employee who had seen us come in continued wiping tables. I do appreciate the fact that she was cleaning, but she was in no hurry to take our order. When she eventually came over, WE were the ones who greeted her. The least she could have said is,"welcome in." This hasn't been my experience with every employee, but it has happened often enough that I've noticed a pattern. Customers shouldn't feel like an inconvenience. I'd love to see more attention paid to both the food being served and the way customers are greeted, because I know Slim Chickens can do better. I hope management puts more emphasis on training their staff on friendly, attentive service. I'm not asking anyone to be cheerful every second of a shift, but a greeting and the sense that customers are welcome should be a basic standard. Your employees are the face of the restaurant and often a customer's first impression. How they're trained and treated matters, and it shows in the experience they give customers.

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East Coast Wings + Grill

2.5(102 reviews)

0.3 mi

A friend kept going on & on about how good the wings were at East Coast. I decided to try them for…read moremyself & had no regrets. I'd already started enjoying the wings before I remembered to take a picture. There was a short wait as quite a few people had take out orders as I did. I looked the variety of flavors. My friend was right; the wings were juicy. I'm due for another visit.

I don't even know where to start with East Coast Wings + Grill, but if you're into watching time…read morecrawl while your will to live slowly fades, this might be your spot. We walked in to a nearly empty restaurant -- literally TWO tables and somehow still managed to experience the slowest service known to mankind. It took forever to get something as basic as a refill, and a solid 45 minutes for 20 wings. Not 200. Not some complicated order. Just wings. At a wings place. The food? Fine. Completely average. Definitely not worth the wait or the growing suspicion that the entire staff shares a single brain cell. But the real highlight? The bill. Or should I say... bills. Our total was around $50. Cool. I hand over my card, thinking we're finally escaping. She brings it back suddenly it's $100. I check my bank account, and sure enough, I've been charged wrong. Then, just to keep things exciting, there's ANOTHER charge for $56 floating around. I don't know if she was trying to pull a fast one on me but I wasn't impressed. When I pointed it out, I didn't get urgency, accountability, or even basic competence -- just a casual "it might go back into your account... if not, you can come talk to a manager." I live an hour and a half away! Oh, perfect. Let me just take a casual 3-hour round trip to fix your mistake. For context: I'm a server too. I get it. Mistakes happen. But this wasn't a mistake, this was a full blown circus. This young lady should NOT be a waitress!! I was still kind and smiling and still tipped but I will NEVER go back. Slow service, questionable billing, and zero sense of responsibility. If you value your time, money, or sanity, do yourself a favor and go literally anywhere else. I am still waiting on my money.

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Chex Grill & Wings

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First, let me say that I'm not a "wings" person so when my husband wanted wings and gave me a menu…read moreI was overwhelmed by the number of choices Chex provides for their wings. I tend to like hot/sweet combos so the spicy mango seemed like a good choice. I was spot on! I wanted extra crispy - really get turned off by soggy chicken skin - with the spicy mango sauce. The wings were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. (Sorry forgot to take a picture). Plus my husband ordered a side salad f fries for each of us. He would have been smarter with one order because the order of fries is enormous!! Think 5Guys big! The order was ready when he arrived at the restaurant and he said that the young lady behind the counter was very sweet.

Chex is a staple ! Can't get enough of the strawberry hot . Good is always fresh and cooked to…read moreperfection. Service is great but I've never sat i side to eat. The ambience is more to go friendly.

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3.9(377 reviews)

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Service was incredible! They said "dog friendly". They meant it. My dogs got their water before I…read moregot my beer! Excellent experience!

Super friendly staff, great drinks, and simple but tasty food. It does get pretty crowded and loud,…read morebut that just adds to the fun atmosphere. Definitely a great spot for a good time.

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Small Bar of Matthews

4.2(16 reviews)

3.9 mi

Having been raised in Upstate New York, I'm a sucker for a Friday Fish Fry. On my way to the Asian…read moreMarket one day, I noticed the sign out front advertising Fried haddock on Fridays. I checked 'em out on Yelp and my Yelpie pal Jennifer D had already reviewed. OK, I'm hooked. We've been here twice and each time they delivered. Great fish fry with a couple of side choices, too. Sure, it's a local watering hole with its gaggle of regulars but that's part of its charm. Plus, the grit keeps the bougie away, lol! Some local guy frying fish, spinning pizzas, and plying the thirsty. Sounds pretty good to me! Go here. Support local.

We love small bar! 7pm Trivia Tuesday is great. Wings are great and an amazing price. Server is…read morelovely, we love her! Just moved to the area and will be frequenting a lot! Drinks are cheaper than the food, we love! Parking lot attached. Indoor tables and bar area. Outdoor back patio for smoking. Our new fav place!

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Hickory Tavern

3.0(194 reviews)

0.4 mi

Great service from Bella, she was very attentive and kind! Ribs and sweet potato fries were very…read moretasty!

The food and service is always great! Jordyn and Aisha are amazing! What a great time and great…read morefood!

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Bisonte Pizza

3.3(203 reviews)

3.3 mi

OMG this is by far the best pizza restaurant! the pizza is AMAZING and even better ranch. The…read moreworkers are so sweet and i loved the whole experience! 10/10 recomend

My husband just ordered a meatball sub for himself and a cheesesteak hoagie for me. The photo is…read morehis sandwich which he didn't eat and threw in the trash as it was absolutely horrible. (We wouldn't even give it to our dog) My sandwich had a sliver of mystery meat, mushy lettuce and mushy tomato. It tasted like it had some kind of sauce on it and it was equally horrible and went in the trash as well. This was our first time ordering here and will be our last. I do not usually write reviews but this was just unbelievably inedible.

Our renowned Buffalo-style pizza, pasta, subs, salads, and wings are made with family heirloom recipes, perfected over generations.

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Our renowned Buffalo-style pizza, pasta, subs, salads, and wings are made with family heirloom recipes, perfected over generations.

Katrina’s Mexican Grill

4.2(32 reviews)

0.3 mi

I sat at the bar and enjoyed a Dos Equis Amber with the complimentary chips and salsa. The chunkier…read moresalsa was my favorite over the milder one. The bar tender recommended the Katrina special; chicken, steak and shrimp on Mexican rice and cheese and I added a side of refried beans. The bar tender brought me a fresh bowl of chips and I enjoyed eating my meal on the chips with the beans and salsa. The portion size was big enough to stretch into dinner and 2 lunches. Definitely a tasty meal and a great value for the portion size. I am a creature of habit and I am stikedto have a New Mexican restaurant a stones throw from my neighborhood.

Well we wanted to try a New Mexican restaurant and sadly we chose this one. I ordered a drink with…read moreGIN and when it came, I could not identify the alcohol. My husband went to the bar and they said it was JIM (Jim Beam)...... they do not have GIN even though there are multiple drinks on the menu listing it. Then our meals came and I'll just add a photo of the steak.... We paid for our meals but wish we hadn't.

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Wingstop

2.3(23 reviews)

5.0 mi

The food was great. I really enjoy the fresh food and friendly staff. Everyone always seems eager…read moreto help answer a question I might have or help me decide what to get. The environment always seems friendly, clean and welcoming.

Wingstop has some solid options. I enjoy their ranch, fresh cut fries, and chicken offerings. This…read moretrip was a little underwhelming due to the fries not being seasoned. I haven't found a sauce I absolutely love with their tenders yet.

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The Smoke Pit

4.1(264 reviews)

6.8 mi

Great food, and the portion sizes are generous. Our group of…read moreseven ordered many different entrees, and everyone was satisfied with their meals. Two highlights were the Stockyard sandwich, and the Blueberry Chicken Salad. Check out the photos!

I know there's great debate in TX vs NC BBQ - I stand by NC BBQ through and through. So while I was…read morein Monroe, I had to stop for some. My best friend took me here with high accolades for the food already, so I was pretty stoked. My fiancé and I got the burnt ends and pulled pork. Listen, the burnt ends were moist, flavorful, and even though I was stuffed I just had to finish it. The beans were nice and sweet. The cornbread buttery. And of course I had to get my fried okra, my favorite southern food. They didn't skimp out on portions. The restaurant was ambient and the servers on standby whenever we needed anything. The tables are stacked with different types of sauces for you to try, so you'll get the flavor you're looking for and more. I can't wait to go back down for another visit and try more stuff!

Pulled pork platter

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Pulled pork and smoked sausage delivered via Door Dash. Mmmmm.

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Justin M.

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6 years ago

Service is great. We placed a very large order. Large family. Everywhere else screws up. Not here. They got got it perfect. Got home n food was soooo good. Everything we ordered was delicious. Great place. Will return n recommend if you near stop in n get the best bbq sammich in Burlington. read more

Tom S.

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6 years ago

We went Sunday afternoon Nov1. I highly recommend the ribs. They were huge!!!! The wings are awesome too. Try the Sweet Heat sauce. It's homemade and it is phenomenal. The service was excellent!! We live in Harrisburg and it was well worth the trip. We will be going back. read more

Eileen S.

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6 years ago

My husband could not stop talking about the ribs, they were awesome. My BBQ sandwich was the best I have ever had. We brought home the wings and they were amazing. What a wonderful place to go to. Everyone was so nice and helpful. We will definitely be back. read more

Aaron B.

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3

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6 years ago

The food was great and the staff friendly. The portion sizes are bigger than my use to be favorite joint City Barbecue. Way more for the price. I guess I will be laughing as I will be Tickling My Ribs more often. read more

Jaqueline S.

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5 years ago

Great food, nice and clean place. We enjoyed our food. I asked for a salad and it was delicious. Also, some of the staff stop by twice to ask how our food was. Nice service. read more

Marlene K.

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6 years ago

i highly recommend this new bbq. food was delicious and gènerous serving. restaurant decor is inviting and friendly. staff very willing to help. eat in or take out read more

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