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    Rib City

    3.5 (123 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 8:30 pm

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    RIB CITY ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Bbq chicken with sides
    Terri G.

    We recently had lunch at a local rib joint, with old style country decor. This is the kind of restaurant you'd expect to see in a small Florida town, surrounded by Spanish moss and maybe a gator or two bellowing in the background. Rib City is located right on Tamiami Trail, with high end shopping and expensive car dealerships. The fact that this little restaurant is still here, says a lot about the food they serve. We were hungry and the fried okra looked like a good starter. Our server bought it out quickly, along with some very good sweet tea. The okra was hot and crisp and served with a good ranch dressing. On to the mains, I went with bbq chicken, green beans and mac and cheese. Hubs decided on grilled sausage with bbq beans and coleslaw. Somehow, our orders got a little turned around, but no problem. The food was good, they offer a nice variety on the menu with generous portions and decent prices. My chicken had that perfect outdoor grilled taste. Our server was great, she came by several times to ask how things were and for refills on that yummy sweet tea. I'd be interested in a return trip to try their bbq ribs. This is definitely the place to come if you like good southern style bbq served in a friendly atmosphere.

    BEWARE- their tip suggestions are deceiving. Recommendations incorrectly calculated based on total after tax instead of pre-tax.
    Brett B.

    I have only been to Rib City twice before, most recently over a year ago and not this location. The service was nice and friendly, with the waitress patiently reminding me of the menu items they offer. My son thought his burger was okay (his is picky) and my wife enjoy her shrimp and ribs. I enjoyed the full stab ribs combo with chicken, corn and baked potato. The ribs are pretty good and tender, and the chicken, while small, had the deepest smoke flavoring I have ever had. The price was reasonable. The only negative part of this experience was Rib City seems to be on the bandwagon with other restaurants who are dishonest in their tipping recommendations. Despite the universal standard that tips should be calculated pre-tax, Rib City has elected to offer tip suggestions on the post tax amount. For a smaller bill this may not be much, but it add's up and those who already think they are tipping a generous 20% do not realize they are actually tipping even more.

    Sarah P.

    Great ribs in a rustic no thrills setting. Service was friendly and sweet. We recommend the baby back ribs and also the Louis ones

    Combo with slaw corn ribs and sliced pork
    Paul K.

    The meal was enormous. Corn on the cob, sliced pork, Cole slaw, Texas toast, and St. Louis style ribs. What I liked the most was the sliced pork, Cole Slaw, and the corn on the cob. The ribs were somewhat smoked but they were finished on a grill which made them very tough. I don't like my ribs to "fall of the bone" as they are way over cooked when they do. A perfect rib has a slight tug when you bite into it then separates from the bone. These had the tug but no separation. Our server, Taylor, what very nice if a bit inattentive. Not the best not the worst.

    Kristin L.

    I introduced my parents to Rib City, in which they loved the food, and started frequenting the location. Monday, they visited this location only to be made to never want to come back. Waited 30 minutes for their food, while they watched everyone who came in after them to be served. When they went to leave, they were promised by management they would have their food within 5 minutes. 25 minutes went by, when they had to ask for their food AGAIN. The food finally came out, only for the ribs to be raw inside and burnt outside. The BBQ sandwich was soggy and unfit to eat. They tried to tell the waitress, only to get continued attitude. Management came to the table, 3rd visit, only to offer 20% off or a free piece of pie. What a joke! When a meal is not fit to eat, you comp the bill, and if you care ANYTHING about someone's return, you offer them an incentive on top of the comped meal. Especially in this situation! The service industry is not as it used to be, especially when I worked in the industry.

    full rack of ribs with green beans, fries, and garlic toast
    Libby H.

    If you want the best kind of comfort food, look no further! My family and I have come here for years and it never disappoints! Staff are friendly and food fills you right up

    Baby backs
    Audrey S.

    This is not fancy but it sure is good. Had the baby-backs ( comes with 2 sides and garlic toast) and they were lean, rubbed to perfection and with just the right amount of sauce. It may be a chain, but it was darn good. Also the coleslaw was terrific. Price beyond fair. Service amazingly good.

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    Love Rib City. Always the first place I go when I go to Florida every year. Love the Baby Back ribs

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    Good, not great. Michelbob's is better in each category: ribs, sauce, beans, sausage and slaw.

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    Had a great dinner. Food was very good and plentiful. Best part was our waitress Tracy was super nice! She only is worth going here!

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    The food was very good. Enjoyed everything the place just needs a little bit of a facelift.

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    It's amazing food, the service was fast and super friendly, its our new favorite place in town

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    Michelbob's Championship Ribs & Steaks

    Michelbob's Championship Ribs & Steaks

    3.9(534 reviews)
    7.2 mi
    $$

    I seem to go here more than other places…read more My last visit two things stood out. 1) They added a BBQ brisket sandwich. Prices start at $14 and can go up to $24, depending on the sandwich size and the number of sides. I chose the $14 option with a brisket sandwhich on texas toast with fries. It was a wonderful sandwich. The brisket was prepared perfect and was so tender. 2) Kim came by the table to charm us. He is 81 years old, and his birthplace, according to his name tag, was Mars. Kim is a people person, and he is interested in what you have to say, well, if you can get a word in. This is not my first encounter with him, and I hope it's not the last. When I go back, I need to take pictures.

    WHAT A FIND! LOVED LOVED LOVED this place! Claimed to have the best ribs, so we had to try it. We…read morewalked in and were slapped in the face with Coca Cola memorabilia. The table was set up with 4 different types of bbq sauces. Original, sweet, tangy and habanero spicy. Napkins, wet naps, sugar caddy, anything that you would need, was in reach. There is something for everyone on this menu. We were starving after a long day at the beach and decided on a sirloin and 1.5 rack of ribs. Literally delicious, all of it! Didn't realize how much food would be on the plates. Robin was our server, never rushed us and was just so nice, welcoming and friendly. Thank you for a great experience.

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    Michelbob's Championship Ribs & Steaks - Dining room

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    Customers pinned where they are from! Cool!

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    Texas Tony's Rib & BrewHouse

    Texas Tony's Rib & BrewHouse

    3.8(298 reviews)
    10.3 mi
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    We really enjoyed our Food here. My Wife ordered the Smoked Chicken Wings (dry) and a Side of…read moreOkra. She was very happy with her meal. I ordered Burnt Ends and a Side of Okra. I was not disappointed at all. Izzy our Server did a wonderful job. We couldn't have asked fora better service. We topped off the meal splitting a pice of Key Lime Pie. Is was Good but Not the best I've had in the state of Florida. We will definitely go back for another visit.

    I came to Texas Tony's with the intention of ordering their St. Louis-style ribs, which I did…read more I found the ribs to be extremely overcooked. I suspect that they were parboiled before placing them on the smoker. I have no proof. I have years of experience with this style of ribs. The ribs had a good smoke flavor. With each entrée, you get Texas Toast, coleslaw, and two other sides. My sides were potato salad and greens. The potato salad was missing an ingredient. Maybe mustard, maybe enough mayonnaise. It was inedible. Someone else at the table asked for my potato salad, took one taste, and handed it back. The greens were the real stars of the night. They came with the greens and pork mixed in. They were perfect. Our server was Chev. She did an above-average job, was attentive to the table and our needs. The ambiance was fake Texas signs. So Texas is the central theme of the establishment. For a Texas BBQ-themed place, they do not offer any smoked beef ribs, which is a basic in Texas. Brisket was on the menu.

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    Texas Tony's Rib & BrewHouse - Ribs & Shrimp Combo Dinner...very good!

    Ribs & Shrimp Combo Dinner...very good!

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    Michelbob's Championship Ribs & Steaks - 2 Racks of Baby Back Ribs

    Michelbob's Championship Ribs & Steaks

    4.2(146 reviews)
    21.4 mi
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    Can't leave Marco Island without a stop at Michelbob's, but this lunch visit fell short. Since this…read morelocation is strictly carryout, we ordered the 1/2 Baby Back Ribs with fries and coleslaw, along with the Pulled Pork and baked potatoes. Each meal came with garlic toast. The staff member was friendly and let us know the fryer would add a few minutes to the wait. With several customers ahead of us, the total wait was just over ten minutes. Unfortunately, the food didn't travel well. Even though we live less than five minutes away, everything was already cooling off by the time we got home. The fries didn't seem freshly fried, were barely warm, and the portion felt skimpy. The ribs and pulled pork were just okay, and the garlic toast was soft and flimsy. The one standout was the creamy coleslaw, which was genuinely good. Overall, the carryout experience was disappointing. Next time, I'd skip the Marco Island pickup and head to the Naples location instead.

    We had the pulled pork sandwiches. The pork was excellent and a very large portion. The sauce was…read morenot a favorite for my husband or myself. We tried the tangy and the sweet. They did not send any original in our bags. They come pre-sealed in cups which was a nice! I was not a fan of the baked beans. It was like beans in barbecue sauce. I like a creamier baked beans. These were definitely tangy. We ordered on GrubHub as the phone was constantly busy. It seemed to be the same price on there as it was calling. There is no place to sit and eat. Truly take out only.

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    Jimmy P's Charred - Lobster Rangoon Special was excellent.

    Jimmy P's Charred

    4.2(750 reviews)
    5.9 mi
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    My mother-in-law, my wife, and I dined at your restaurant on December 27, 2025, and had an…read moreexcellent experience. We started with the calamari appetizer, which was very well prepared. For our entrées, my mother-in-law and wife both ordered the Wagyu burger with truffle fries, while I chose the pork chops with mashed potatoes. All of the meats were exceptionally tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. For dessert, I had the chocolate ganache cake, which was rich and satisfying. We were not disappointed at any point during our visit. The ambiance was great and added to the overall enjoyment of our evening. The staff was also very accommodating and helpful with my mother-in-law, who uses a walker, which we truly appreciated. Our server, Matt, was polite, attentive, and very knowledgeable about the menu, further enhancing our dining experience.

    I am so disappointed to have to say that our dining experience last night was horrible at Jimmy Ps…read morecharred. Since we moved here in 2009, it has been our favorite restaurant. Perfectly cooked steaks with just the right amount t of flavoring. Salads, entrees and deserts always perfect. Last night it was a mess. Me, my husband and 32 year old daughter went out to dinner for the Xmas season. We always go to Jimmy Ps and we go an average of once a month and our dinner bill is usually $375 to $450 every time. Last night we ordered 2 filet mignon and a Rib eye steaks with a potatoe side and grilled asparagus. My daughter ordered her steak medium and a side of mashed potatoes. Her steak was horrible. No salt and pepper and no seasoning. Her steak was cooked well done. The server came over and we showed him and he did provide my daughter with a fresh perfectly cooked steaks. I had the rib eye, Pittsburgh medium rare. I have this steak every time i come here and have eaten this probably 50 times.last night whatever seasoning was used has the char taste like it was cooked on a dirty grill and tasted absolutely rancid. We noticed that the asparagus side that was also grilled had the same rancid taste. I didn't send it back since they already cooked a replacement steak for my daughter. I tried to explain to server but I didn't demand a new steak. Paid $80 for a steak I couldn't eat. The service is always great and last night no exception. I think we will be taking a break from there for a bit

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    Jimmy P's Charred - Inside space

    Inside space

    Jimmy P's Charred - Honey Butter Bacon Brussel Sprouts- so yummy!

    Honey Butter Bacon Brussel Sprouts- so yummy!

    Jimmy P's Charred - Sunset over canal as we left

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    Sunset over canal as we left

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