Man.. Best BBQ in the Midwest!! Service was amazing, felt right at home. All customers were friendly and open to conversation. You could feel the culture and history throughout the building. Food was amazing and better than I would've ever expected. Definitely will return! read more

They named this place Rib Shack for a reason! If you stop by, get some of the rib and rib tips, you won't be disappointed. Paired with their slightly sweet and runny barbecue sauce, OMG, is a delight. We got the sampler platter option 1 and easily fed two adults. The baked beans were the next standout item with ground beef balls inside which made for a wonderful textural experience that differs from normal baked beans. The brisket and pulled pork were nothing to write home about and wouldn't order by itself in the future. Although 100% be back to try more of their delicious sides and ribs smoked to perfection! You order at the counter and if you're dining in they'll bring your order to you, although we came into order take out. I couldn't recommend more ordering ahead and picking up if that's the case. We waited about 35 minutes for our food to be ready and saw plenty of people with phone/online orders come in and pick up their food. They have a classic diner vibe with grays and reds with not a whole lot of seating, but enough to push some tables together if you had a larger group of 8 or so. They also have a sign that says "Good food not fast food" and that held true. Worth the wait! read more

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This is a 6 STAR REVIEW!!!!! We came in on a hot spring day and were greeted with welcoming warmth and customer service from staff AND guests! We ordered rib tips, ribs, collard greens, mac and cheese, and peach cobbler and OH MY- don't skip any of it yall!!!!! Come for the food, stay for the food! And for the customer service/people!!! SPECIAL mention for that Mac and cheese! That was REAL! thank you Rib Shack! read more

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First time visit and this place won't be a one-and-done restaurant. The prices were very reasonable and the ribs, collards and baked beans were all on point for flavor and quantity. Give this place a try for excellent BBQ and their homemade sauce is spot on also. read more

Rib Shack Smoke House - Barbeque Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Cozy smoke shack known for ribs and large portions. And Super friendly owners!! They have tons of amazing sides, it's hard to pick just one. The baked were amazing; very saucy and had some meat mixed in. The rib tips were pretty decent. They have a big selection of ribs, sandwiches, platters, fish, and a couple desserts. The meals come in to-go containers and they have a very cozy and home style dining area. read more

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We love coming here for the perfectly fried catfish, gooey and delicious Mac and cheese, and flavorful collard greens! Support local!

As soon as you walk in, you are greeted promptly and handed menus. Once you're ready to order, you go back up to the counter. I ordered the turkey leg dinner, which comes with two sides. I got the mac and cheese and baked beans. The turkey is smothered with BBQ sauce, or you can opt to have the sauce on the side. The turkey leg was juicy and tasty. The service itself was on the slower side, but we didn't mind since we were catching up with family. The staff was very attentive; as soon as they saw we had a toddler, they brought out some mac and cheese, which was really thoughtful. They also bring out a sampler plate with different menu items. They were out of a few things, but we didn't mind and had great substitutions. Overall, this is a nice spot to get some tasty food. The place itself is small, so it can get pretty cramped. We will definitely be back. read more

A great please to eat!! We went there for the first time, and honestly, we'll definitely be going back. The prices are super fair, and the ribs, collards, and baked beans all tasted amazing and came in good portions. If you want really good BBQ, you should check this place out because their homemade sauce is seriously delicious. read more

Just left this place and all I can say is wow! First off the family who runs this spot is amazing Mrs. Jackie and Malcolm make you feel so welcome and like family when you walk in the door I got a little bit of everything some ribs, turkey tips, catfish hot link all the food was so fire! I had the spaghetti, baked beans, yams, mac & cheese, greens, potato salad. All the sides were great as well. If you have not been to this spot, you need to do yourself a favor and get there ASAP! read more

Rib Shack Smoke House - Barbeque Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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I ordered a brisket, sides. They never have half of the items. The one lady is so rude every time I go. I had to throw it away. I waited 20 min . Soggy food. Oh ..be careful of the cord going to the tank outside. Orders never ready. read more

Seating is limited. However, the food and the service is amazing. I forgot to take pictures but the Mac and cheese was soooo good, even when I reheated it. The cabbage was delicious. I had the chicken and my friend had the brisket sandwich. Everything was amazing. read more

Absolutely delicious food. I got the chicken dinner with Mac and cheese and collared greens. Chicken was moist and tasty, Mac and cheese was warm and cheesy, and the collar greens were flavorful. Came in quickly for a meal and left super happy. Visiting here from New York, but it I'm in Nebraska again, this would be a must stop!! read more

Rib Shack Smoke House - Quarter Chicken Dinner with Mac and Cheese and Collared Greens - Barbeque Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Ordered online for dinner. Quick and easy process! The food only took around 30 minutes. The employee was very kind as well. Now onto the food, I ordered the catfish filet dinner with mac n cheese and green beans as my sides. The food had so much flavor, I don't eat fish on Fridays currently so the catfish didn't disappoint! The restaurant had a small southern town feel with home cooked style food. I will be back! read more

Rib Shack Smoke House - 2 piece catfish filet dinner - Barbeque Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

I'm so happy we have Rib Shack, I just wanted to give an update. Good service Good staff Clean establishment Still a bit of a wait time but always worth it for fresh food Food was sooooo good!!! The Mac and cheese, the greens, the baked beans and that got fresh fried catfish was on point. If you haven't yet, give them a try. read more

Rib Shack Smoke House - Barbeque Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

The food was great and the St Louis Style ribs (actually they were spare ribs) I ordered were smoked and well sauces. The beans were good and the Mac and Cheese was some of the best I've had. Ribs were soft but not mushy - like a competition style rib (I am a certified barbeque judge). I like a variety of sauces and though I gave 5 stars if they added just a touch of red pepper to the sauce I would give it 5+. Service was fast. Highly recommend this place. read more

Rib Shack Smoke House - St. Slab St.Louis Ribs Dinner - Barbeque Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Great value. Large portions. I was with a large group and all were very happy with pork, fish and rib choices. My yams side dish was delicious, too. Charming family-run spot to eat! read more

Very personal atmosphere. It's not often you get greeted in such a way. Surprised that I missed the whole story and documentaries. The catfish is unequivocally the best I've had before, and our group enjoyed all of it. Definitely will be back. read more

Rib Shack Smoke House - Visitors from Japan trying out RIBShack. - Barbeque Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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We have found a great little hideaway BBQ place. My wife and I were looking for a spot we hadn't tried before and Rib Shack did not disappoint. A small little place tucked away in a corner. The food and hospital were great. We visited with the owner and they have an incredible story. The ribs were perfect. My wife likes dry rub so she asked for sauce on the side. And the sides... incredible flavor. Ask for samples of the sides...you won't be disappointed. read more

Rib Shack Smoke House - Ribs with homemade mac and cheese and sweet potato fries. - Barbeque Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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I had the pull pork sandwich with a side of collard greens and potato salad. Oh so good. Cozy, comfortable and friendly service. We come to Omaha from Houston ever 3 to 4 months, we'll be back for more deliciousness read more

Great place to feed the face! Service was solid. Thanks ladies! Ambiance was simple and clean. The food was tasty and filling. We ordered the family 4 person sampler. Duh! And the 2 of polished or off! If we can walk out, we will return read more

Rib Shack Smoke House - 4 person sampler - Barbeque Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

This was the best BBQ I have ever had. I've been to a lot in Kansas City and this one is the single best place I have ever eaten. The service was amazing! And the ambiance was welcoming!! read more

Wanna visit a legit family owned rib smoke house that actually cares about their craft and enjoys serving good ass food??? Then stop here!! Seriously, place is legit. Granted the location gives something to be desired and you might blow a tire in one of the thousand potholes in the parking lot. But the food! Huge portions, delicious sides. The beans were some of the best I ever had. And if you live a real cheese and soft Mac and cheese, they hit you. I was told to try the beef ribs, I did and I do not regret it. So damn good. Like amazing flavors and smoke and the service was excellent. read more

Rib Shack Smoke House - 1 Lb Rib Tips Mac n Cheese Slaw Baked Beans - Barbeque Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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Amazing experience at Rib Shack! The ribs and fried catfish are 10/10. Friendly, welcoming staff and a great atmosphere. I'll definitely be back for more! This review/post was made in connection with a Toast promotion. read more

Exceptional service and staff. You can tell they care about their customers and the food is made with love. Love this place!!! read more

Rib Shack Smoke House - Barbeque Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

This is my first experience here and to be honest, I probably will not be back. Two of the items I tried to order were not available (ribs and turkey) so I settled for something I really didn't want. Service was nice, but the atmosphere and food really wasn't to my liking whatsoever. To be honest, I tried to go to a different barbecue place earlier, but they were closed so this was a stop in try. I'm glad I tried it but know, I won't be back. Yes, I did say they did not have ribs, and turkey. Funny how you go to a barbecue place and they don't have ribs or turkey available. SMH. read more

Visited while in Nebraska...I must say from the time we walked through the door until the time we left. Very courteous staff..very tentative they made sure we had everything we needed. The food was delicious. We had Ribs Chicken Fish Mac Baked Beans and Coleslaw.. The Ribs were very tender... fish was huge and seasoned.. all the sides was delicious. The portions were big. Couldn't finish had to take with! From Chicago we'll stop in again.... next time we're there! read more

Service and staff was great Disappointed in the chicken wings Catfish nuggets with the pickles and onions delicious combination Not a fan of the rib tips read more

Rib Shack Smoke House - Uncooked chicken - Barbeque Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

The food here is amazing. The restaurant is small and tucked away, so we decided to place an order for pick up. Normally, I'm sure our order would have been ready on time, but it was Father's Day. Unfortunately, they are a business that is run on a smaller scale, so not only was the order not ready, but they had run out of a few types of meat we had asked for. I was extremely frustrated, but grateful that they were willing to work with us and provide us with extra pieces of meat. On a typical day, I'm almost positive we would not have run into this issue. Plus, as I said, the food was AMAZING. So only four stars instead of five because of the hiccup, but we will definitely be back to try the food again! read more

I ordered catfish filet, ribs, and beef brisket sandwich. I'll give the catfish a 7.5/10, nicely fried hard, well seasoned and the honey based sauce paired great with it. Ribs I'll give a 4/10; they were missing seasoning and Smokey taste. Yes they were tender but the flavor was nonexistent. It's was drenched in sauce and still wasn't flavorful. If I was the chef I would add some brown sugar to my seasoning base to create some type of flavor profile. As for the brisket I give a 4/10; there was no seasoning on it at all just straight sauce and no flavor. Overall they have a decently good catfish but it's easy to make catfish. But the BBQ needs some help, the seasoning is nonexistent and the BBQ has no flavor profile. It's just grilled and served. read more

I normally don't like barbecue but I think I have I new favorite restaurant. Every one is so kind especially the workers! It feels like I'm in an old school movie when I walk inside! read more

Oh my gosh!! We were craving bbq last night and I found that rib shack had the best reviews out of all of the places we searched. And I see why!! First of all, the owner was SOOOO sweet. Our 9 year old was in a mood and causing all kinds of issues and the owner just said hey I make good Mac and cheese you should try this. And the little one loved it and almost finished it all there! We showed up on a Sunday around 5ish and were the only ones. The owners husband was there and he was kind and talked with us while we were waiting. Now, the food. Smoky, tender, delicious. We got the 3 meat combo and had nothing bad to say about any of it. I also particularly loved that in the shop they had all kinds of pictures with celebs, notes from the community about how much they support, and a drive for hand warmers. Just love this place and am going back to support them! We loved everything! read more

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Came in for the first time today and glad I did! Got one of the lunch specials. Brisket sliders with okra for the side. The okra was great. Nice and crispy but not oily. Loved the brisket! The owners have excellent customer service. They are personable and it shows with the rapport they have with their customers. 10 out of 10 all around. Looking forward to going read more

Rib Shack Smoke House - Brisket slider. - Barbeque Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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Friendly atmosphere. The half rack dinner was delicious and way more food than my wife and I could eat. The collard greens were some of the best I've ever had. The ribs had just the right amount of smoked flavor and the BBQ sauce was epic. read more

It's clean. It has character (personality decor). The people are nice. The food is great.

This gem is blocked from street view by another building. The dining area is smaller, 3 booths and 3 tables, but clean and well kept. Service is great, friendly, family run. Came out and talked to us while we were wrapping up. Food is good and plenty of it. Pics and items attached. Good smoke flavor, super tender. My favorite were the ribs and wings, be back for the quarter chicken, had to pass that one up this time. read more

Rib Shack Smoke House - 4 Meat Platter; catfish nuggets, chicken wings, brisket, and rib tips - Barbeque Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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The person at the counter was super personable, chatty and gave as a sample of the rib tips which we really liked. The standout for us were the ribs. The rib tips were also really solid (thus getting them after the sample), but for us the brisket was the bottom of those 3 (still good but the ribs were something else). For sides we tried the baled beans and Sweet Fries, both of which were good. They have a lunch special for $11 including a drink which is a great deal Was between 4 and 5, but gave 5 due to the service. read more

Rib Shack Smoke House - Barbeque Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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The meat is good, the sides are not so good here. The half slab of ribs were great and tender, fried catfish filets were great. Potato salad? Taste like cold mashed potatoes, I think they need to fix the texture of it and then flavoring. Spaghetti? No flavor. Macaroni? TOO cheesy, not enough noodles and no flavor on top of it. Fries? They were out of it after waiting 45 min already and want to say last minute they are out, greens? Decent. I hope they can improve on the side dishes because the main entrees are good. read more

Ate at the Rib shack for the first time today. Had take out once from them. First off they are very friendly. And like many have mentioned the free rib tip sample when you eat there for the first time. Now I must first and foremost get to the star of the show for us. The Catfish is extremely delicious! I mean this is some of the best catfish I've ever had at a restaurant. The hotlink beef sausage is also so good. All the sides have been great as well. Love love love the greens, the spaghetti is down right tasty. The slaw is good. I mean you really can't go wrong. Oh wait I enjoyed the brisket as well. I saw others say it was kinda dry but mine was moist today. Will be back soon read more

Rib Shack Smoke House - 1 Lb Piece Fried Catfish Nuggets AMAZING! - Barbeque Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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While passing through Omaha , I stopped for some beef BBQ ribs and they were unforgettable. Tender, juicy, and fall-off-the-bone good with a smoky, tangy glaze that hit all the right notes. Easily the best ribs I've had on the road -- worth every bite. read more

Rib Shack Smoke House - Dino Beef Rib - Barbeque Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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We're checking out new joints in Omaha since we've moved here. Tonight we craved bbq and we parked at Rib Shack Smoke House. We will return! This is a family joint and it feels like it the second you walk in. You're welcomed in and attacked by those sweet vinegary smokey smells and you're suddenly starving! Bill had the St. Louis Rib dinner. 6 fall-off-the-bones ribs, slathered in a homemade sauce (all those smells from before). The smoke bark and flavor reminded one of why bbq is for fingers. We went through at least 4 paper towel 1/2s. The slaw was a sweet tangy coolness and the collards were an earthy flavor contrast. I like mine a little more vinegary and smokey, but they weren't disappointing. I had the two meat combo with 1/2lb of rib tips, 3 fried jumbo shrimp. Loved the shrimp (didn't need a sauce, really). The rib tips were dripping in sauce that I actually, for the first time in my bbq eating life, sopped up with the bread slices at the bottom of the rib pile. The rib tips were more meat than fat and I loved that! Chewy but not tough. My two sides were the baked beans and fried okra. Neither survived. The beans were smokey and sweet with bits of meat and green peppers in them. Ate 'em all. The okra was perfection. Cornmeal crunch with soft yummy okra. Piping hot. The tartar sauce with shrimp was yummy, but the funky vinegar tangy sauce was even better. We each had a small scoop of potato salad added and it would stand on its own as a full side. So many more things to try! Unfortunately, we didn't have any leftovers. While we ate, a man down on his luck came in, was treated with dignity, given his drink of choice and a free sandwich. Like I said, a family joint that makes you feel it. Oh, and their bbq is excellent. read more