I don't even know how people are rating this place 5 stars. I drive by this place every single day and there are never customers there. I tried this place 6 years ago because of the reviews and never went back. The ribs that were served to me appeared to have been eaten already and was just dipped in bbq sauce. There was no meat on the bones. The Mac n cheese was watery with no taste and the corn bread was soggy as if it was pulled out of the garbage and mushed together. read more

Stop by Robbie's after work, and she said she was all sold out for the day, and she apologized. But I said hey that's. A good thing! Which in my mind, meant I had to come back!! And sure enough she did not disappoint. Had the pork ribs, which was a very generous portion for half rack. Spareribs with rib tips. I couldn't finish my meal it was a lot of food, perfectly seasoned and smoked. Sides were delicious, had the Mac n cheese! Tray baked with that delicious little touch of caramelization on the top that you only get from baking it. Greens were tasty! Have come to come back and try her beef ribs. Run single handedly by Wonderful lady, who will tell you how it is...no sugar coating with her. Great pace for some real good ribs!! read more

It seems that I always stumble upon my favorite places accidentally. I tried to go to someplace else but wasn't able. While driving back home I saw the sign for this place and decided to check out the yelp. The appearance scared me a little, but the reviews drew me in. I'm glad they did, because everything about our experience was wonderful. Unfortunately, the day we were there the owner had just come back from vacation so there was a more limited menu. That didn't stop us from enjoying an incredibly delicious meal. We tried some ribs, macaroni and cheese and corn bread. My kids devoured the corn bread and macaroni and cheese. They kept asking for more cornbread (and still ask about getting corn bread "from that BBQ place" It was some of the best corn bread I've ever tasted. I'm not even sure how to put it accurately into words. Just make sure you try it. The macaroni and cheese had a great flavor and pleased both adult and preschool palates. The highlight, though, was the ribs. They were incredibly meaty. Probably the most meaty I've ever had. And the sauce was delectable. I tried both the regular and the hot. The hot was crazy spicy, but not in a burn your mouth so you can't taste anything else fashion. It was full of dynamic flavor. There were a few bites that I needed to calm my mouth down with a bite of mac and cheese in between, but if you like spicy, definitely try the spicy! The owner was there that evening and was extremely friendly to my kids and talked with me quite a bit about her place. I almost felt like I was having dinner in her living room she made us feel so at home and comfortable. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu. But seriously, I'd go back just for the corn bread. read more

Unique, delicious, fun...and I'm full! Renee has been whipping up her tasty homemade mac 'n cheese to go along with her meaty pork, beef and turkey (yes, turkey), ribs for years. The cornbread is delicious and as dense as a black hole. Served along with wisdom from a life well lived, Renee over loads the plates with fresh off the grill goods. This is legit Bar-B-Que! The mild BBQ sauce is sweet and tangy. Try the hot version if you have more guts than I did. Renee taunted but scared me off with a devilish laugh. Prepare to take leftovers with you. A great spot for down home food and a slice of local life. Do it. read more

Food is fantastic !! The service is only rated at wonderful ! The atmosphere is friendly with lots of natural lighting.

Robbie's is the definitive mom and pop place in Pittsburgh. They were so nice that I felt compelled to write a review with the small hope it will help them succeed. I ordered take out ribs and mac and cheese from here. When I arrived Robbie and his wife were putting my food in the bag. They lowered the price of my Mac and cheese because it was the last of it and they didn't want to charge me full price and handed me a free can of soda because it was my first time. We talked for a few minutes and I was on my way. The ribs were great. Cooked to just the right texture. I got my ribs with the Hot barbecue sauce, which they told me they've had to tone down a little lately, and it was very good. It was more barbecue with a subtle kick. I would probably get something other than the Mac next time, but that might be biased because of it being the last of it all. I think the best part about Robbie's is that they called me the next day to make sure I was happy with my order. Robbie said on the phone that he tries to do that with all new customers and it really added a touch of that classic mom and pop feel. read more

Robbie's Super-Stuff Super-Licious Bbq Restaurant - Ribs! - Barbeque Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cute little spot. Dont judge it by the appearance, seems like a little hole in the wall- the RIBS ARE SLAMMING. Best ribs ive had, and Renee is a sweet little sassy woman who knows her BBQ. She has a great personality and makes you feel at home. My first time here, i got the ribs with a mustard sauce, collard greens and mac and cheese. I will be back for sure. read more

Robbie's Super-Stuff Super-Licious Bbq Restaurant - Ribs with mustard sauce collard greens and Mac n cheese! - Barbeque Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We chose Robbie's after reading some of the Yelp reviews and we were not disappointed at all! Robbie and his wife serve up some of the finest BBQ you'll ever have. And they are some of the nicest, most wholesome people you'll ever meet. But don't be alarmed by the ambience (or lack thereof) as the food is what Robbie's is all about. You'll get paper plates, plastic utensils and a roll of paper towels for napkins. Again, don't let that bother you. Robbie and his wife are truly good folk who love serving up great food. Three of us were all impressed with the collard greens, potato salad, Mac 'n cheese and cornbread. They were out of coleslaw or we would've tried that as well. As we dug into the delicious side dishes, Robbie's wife warned us to save room for the ribs. Wow!! She was not kidding as these were some of the meatiest, tastiest and tender ribs we'd ever had. But more amazing is none of us could finish a "half" slab even though we were loving these ribs. One of Robbie's ribs has the equivalent meat of six baby back ribs. We strongly recommend this true "hole in the wall" gem of a BBQ joint. Will definitely be back next time we're in Pittsburgh! read more

Robbie's Super-Stuff Super-Licious Bbq Restaurant - Ribs are enormous. This is a photo of the half slab. - Barbeque Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

See all

Great down to earth place with up in heaven food. Very generous and delicious portions. Renee is a wonderful chef and amazing hostess. We had the mustard bbq sauce and her super amazing hot bbq sauce (she ain't lying when she says it's hot!) with a full slab of pork ribs and her homemade sides. A place not to miss, and we're definitely coming back next time we are in Pittsburgh. read more

Found this place by chance. Came in shortly before they close. The rib was very fresh, juicy and tasty. She is great and the food is even better. Would be back. Btw the corn bread is very legit. Very good place. read more

Absolutely, hands-down some of the best BBQ I have ever had. Ms. Renee cooks everything herself (try the mac & cheese) and will serve you properly so long as you are nice. If not, watch out; she means business about her food. Seriously, we watched a line of firefighters and cops go in and out of this restaurant - so you know it is the spot for the locals. The prices were reasonable and the food was spectacular. Stop reading reviews and just go here. read more

Great service, staff, and restaurant. I appreciate the whole combination together. Compliments to the establishment

I was never sure if this place was open! Delicious. Wonderful cornbread. I can't get enough of the corn bread. And the ribs were to die for. Call ahead and give them plenty of time to get your order ready. Cash only. It is so worth it! You'll be mad you didn't try it sooner. read more

First of all, you have to love Robbie's just for their spectacular moniker. And it really is super-licious super-stuff that they're serving up in this unassuming, blink-and-you'll-miss-it joint on Ardmore Boulevard. Oh, my...the food. So far, we've sampled the wings, 1/2 chicken, pork ribs and beef ribs. The chicken and pork ribs stand out - succulent, savory, peck-it-off-the-bone good. And the sides. The corn bread is substantial and buttery, studded with sweet kernels of corn. The mac and cheese is homemade perfection, cheesy baked goodness with the top browned perfectly. Order a large. Renee is a hoot to chat with while she takes care of business behind the counter. This place is the real deal. read more

Really good BBQ, and friendly staff. Definitely a great local gem!

My girlfriend and I went to this restaurant for the first time today. It's the best BBQ ribs I have had in my life. Its grilled to perfection. The hot sauce is incredible. We found a Groupon deal, but even without a discount, considering how delicious the food is, absolutely the best place to have BBQ ribs. The owner Robbie is charming and genuine. He even gave us a tour of his self designed grill. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

I found this place only when I bought a groupon and it's a pity that Robbie's restaurant was not advertised before. The bbqs are divine! The meat comes off the bone and just melts in your mouth. I come from California all the way to Pittsburgh and Robbie showed me what real southern bbq tastes like. If you ask him, Robbie would take you to show you the grills-- there are three different ones and all meats stay separated, so if you don't eat (say) pork or beef you should not be worried about him using the same utensils or grills. read more

I just got a full slab from Robbie's and the first rib I bit into was not cooked through! Cool pink meat, not smoke ring pink but uncooked pink! The rib was the absolute opposite of tender. I will NEVER go back. read more

Robbie's is hands down the best barbeque in Pittsburgh!!! Mom and pop atmosphere, super friendly and sooooo good!!!

Best Mac'n Cheese and cornbread I've ever had. Ribs were a little underdone but we took home the leftovers and after cooking a little longer the next day they were delicious. read more

Outstanding food and service. The hot BBQ sauce was unbelievably good (and very spicy) and the BBQ chicken fell off the bone. It was the best I've ever had. I can't recommend this place enough. The staff and owner went out of their way to be friendly and the food couldn't have been better. read more

Mrs. Robbie made my kids and me feel like we were being served dinner at her home. She was so pleasant and personable. I tried the ribs without any sauce and they were seasoned to perfection. The mac n Cheese and Greens were just what I expect from recipes handed down from generations of folks hailing from down South - Outstanding! I'll have to pre-order myself some of the beef ribs next time. The grilled wings were good, but a little on the small side. That is the only reason I didn't give them a 5 star rating. read more

Pretty easy to find. It is the first stop after Vincent Pizza Park. The ribs were very meaty and tender. I usually can eat a whole slab, but the half slab was more than enough for me. I like hot Bbq sauce, but I made sure she diluted the bbq sauce, probably 4-1 mild to hot after I had a sample of the hot. The sauce is ok, not the best. Simply put the Mac and cheese is the best I ever had. It is incredible with big chunks of cheese. The greens were very good and had turkey in them. The food itself was close to a 4 star rating, but Robbie's wife was very personable and made sure we enjoyed our meal. The place has substance and character. read more

Robbie's is a must eat location. Cheap food that is made right. Everything is made to order and they know their BBQ. There is the staple BBQ sauce as well as an amazing mustard BBQ. Their sides are to die for. Would highly recommend it! read more

I went here on a whim after reading some great reviews about this place on here. This place has THE best BBQ ribs I've ever had. The Mac and cheese is also fantastic, everyone here is incredibly friendly as well. I can not wait to come back and try more of their food everything was excellent. read more

One of the best bbq places ever. My family and I always go there and we get the best customer service. 100% recommend. And the corn bread is amazing read more

Defiantly the best bbq in pgh &' yes Ms. Renee is a hoot lol ..... www.robbiesbbq.com

There are very few restaurants in which I endeavor to try everything on the menu, but Robbie's is without question one of them. The food: Everything I've ordered from Robbie's has been absolutely spectacular. -The ribs are what they're probably most known for and it's for good reason. Both the pork and beef ribs are tender, juicy, and flavorful and the portions are so large, I find myself struggling to finish a half slab in a single sitting. -The chicken halves are undoubtedly the best chicken I have had. The meat is smokey and succulent and falling off the bone. -Last night, I ordered a T-bone and Robbie told me that there are patrons who will only eat steak from their joint. Having finally tried one, I am certain that is the case; the steak was spectacular. -Recently, I have been getting a small order of wings with every meal because they're just the best wings you'll find. Firstly, a "wing" at Robbie's isn't a wing section like it is at Quaker Steak or Buffalo Wild Wings, it's a whole wing. Secondly, they're so tasty, they don't even need a sauce. -They have multiple sides: mac & cheese, collard greens, corn bread, etc. and every single one is phenomenal. The corn bread is amazing and I typically order several pieces to share with my roommates, as they love it as well. The service: Robbie's is run mostly by Robbie, himself, and Renee. They're both extremely accommodating and conscientious. I find it refreshing to see business owners so eager and driven to make customers happy and feel welcome. Robbie and Renee are genuinely good people and I look forward to our chats every time I come in as much as the outstanding food. I highly recommend Robbie's to anyone who enjoys BBQ, or anyone who enjoys food really. As a warning, their hot sauce is VERY hot, but personally, I like spicy BBQ, so if you're wary, you can always ask them to try it beforehand and they'll be more than happy to let you taste it. I have tried to introduce as many friends as I can to Robbie's because it's by far my favorite restaurant in Pittsburgh and everyone I have brought in has loved it as well. With as often as I visit Robbie's, if you're considering trying it out, chances are I'll see you there. read more