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    Rib City Grill

    3.8 (205 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Angelee C.

    Ok. So Jenny was an amazing waitress!! The host sat me outside as they were slammed inside. BEST . Decision. Ever. Quiet and peaceful. I asked for takeout and it was so fast I didn't even finish my drink. Awesome! Food is great! Try the wings! Swim them in sauce and hot hot hot! Ahhh I usually do a pound.

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    A Marie J.

    Still good as ever. Service is about the same but the food discounts all of that. My fave is the bbq pork.

    Play C.

    This place is pretty great for BBQ. Like a family-owned ranch selling you meats straight off the farm's smoker! The service was a little taken back by a green dude such as myself getting his grub on, but they were more than kind anyway. Though kept waiting for refills a little too long at times. But the food, gold almighty, was amazing. The meat was succulent and you chose the BBQ sauces you slather on yourself. For whatever amount you desire. They even have a few in-house options that were pretty swanky! I will be returning, no doubt about that.

    Pulled pork sandwich, sweet potato fries and garlic bread

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    2 years ago

    Tk was Amazing. We come here a lot and have never had a bad experience... awesome food awesome staff .

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    Walked out with an uneasy feeling that a sugar crash would be coming soon. Cuts of meat were pretty good though.

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    3 years ago

    I like this place very much. It's simple and uncomplicated. They service fantastic food and have good service. Fair prices!

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    5 years ago

    Microscopic ribs of dry quality way over priced. Maybe you can get away with this in Colorado, but not in my part of the world.

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    3 years ago

    Great food and friendly staff! We stop by regularly and have tried any items from the menu, all are delicious!

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    3 years ago

    Great food. Loved their bbq ribs and sides. Super fast and good people working there.

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    4 years ago

    Food and service was excellent. I would highly recommend this restaurant. The ribs were delicious.

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    Excellent barbecue in Arvada! Had the ribs, shredded pork and tips. So good, the sides were good but not great.

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