Expensive Fast Food BBQ Good Service, sticky tables, mediocre food. The Pork was fairly bland, relying on the sauce to give it taste. The Ribs were tough and almost candied with Sauce. Cole Slaw had no flavor at all. The Staff gladly replaced it with a second order of Fried Okra, which was the highlight of the meal. read more

Wonderfull pulled pork. But I not a fan of any of their chicken dishes. So for the pork?

Sauces need to be cleaned. Disgusting gunk under the lids. Make it part of every opening or closing. Food took 25+ minutes to get. "Kitchen is slow. (plus eye roll)" No bottles of honey BBQ available. "We don't want to open a bottle, so I'll bring you some containers." It's more costly. Staff needs much better training and leadership. Place needs deep clean and ongoing maintenance. Ribs were very good, tho. read more

The staff was very friendly and polite as we entered the building. The menu was easy to read and useful to choose a meal for whatever a customer is desiring. The dining room and bathrooms were clean and free of odors and trash. The pulled pork was very good as was their different sauces. The only reason I gave 4/5 stars is because the baked beans lacked a flavor that I'd expect from Shane's Rib Shack. If that's fixed by my next visit I'd gladly award 5 stars to the Elijay store. Keep up the good job. read more

Shane's Rib Shack - Squidbillies Monument in Elijay, Georgia. - Barbeque Near Me - Ellijay, Georgia

Had a combo platter and it was huge! Service was great food was good we would definitely return if we are in the area.

Picked Shane's as a good looking spot to stop for what we were hoping was good BBQ while on a weekend trip in the area. Easy parking, great/friendly and staff that was patient with first timers. Settled on a Shack Sampler (what else do you do when you can't decide?), with Coleslaw, Baked Beans, and threw in some Peach Cobbler for good measure to make sure were stuff by the time we left (spoiler alert; we were stuffed!). The sampler was great. Now, would I say it's the best BBQ in the entire world, well, no, but that's not what we were looking for! We wanted a great meal, and an affordable price, and we were not disappointed in the least. Ribs, pulled pork, and chicken tenders were just the doctor ordered! And, while we "ain't from these parts", and we may not really know (yet) what peach cobbler should be, for me it was the only thing that was slightly disappointing. I guess I expect some peaches in my peach cobbler (there may have been one or two slivers of peach, maybe). However, overall, I would NOT hesitate to return for another feast. Great service, great food, great experience, good time, will continue to talk about how good it was, and will definitely return when we're back in the area a few months down the road! read more

Nice restaurant that gets BBQ right, but the sides are kind of lacking. Tried the pulled pork plate, which was great and a huge serving. My buddy and I also tried the gluten-free, half-rack ribs, which he said was really good, but I thought was a bit dry and not as meaty as some restaurants. Sides: I don't recommend the coleslaw, just too runny and ground-up too much. Green beans were to be expected. The Texas toast was a nice bonus. Sauces are important at a BBQ place and this place sells their varieties in bottles, so clearly they are desired. What I didn't understand is why during Covid they aren't asking what flavor sauce we want. Then when I went up for more and asked for honey they gave me one, but the other was more original sauce. Maybe the honey flavor is limited like gold. The atmosphere is good inside and they also have a screened outside area for when weather is nice. Drinks are varied out of a standard dispenser with Mr Pibb, Barq's root beer and Cherry Coke being my favorites. They also have several teas. Service is order at counter and they call your name. Only comment was I was already done with my entire meal before my buddy's gluten-free ribs came out. Good thing I didn't wait or mine would have been cold. They explained they had to clean the entire grill, which is more than many restaurants do. Overall I would go back, just try a different side item. read more

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I keep hoping they would update the quality of their food because of the negative reviews but I guess not. I had the sampler platter today. The pork and fried chicken tenders were very good. The ribs needed some work. You would think a "Rib Shack" would serve killer ribs, but not here. The bones were not seasoned, bland and would not separate. They still had the back membrane attached which is common here. I took them home, seasoned them, wrapped them in tin foil and baked for two hours at 250. They were 100 times better and the meat fell off the bone. Maybe the owners should take lessons from Texas Roadhouse. Avoid the ribs. The other food items are ok. read more

Love, Shane's rib shack here in Ellijay, Georgia, everybody's always friendly. The food comes out hot and tasty. It just has a really good vibe in the restaurant. I would recommend checking them out if you're swinging through Ellijay, Great! Pulled pork great. Pulled chicken smoked half a chicken. It's really good. Their hamburgers are out of this world. They are currently not selling them at this current time. Keep up the good work. read more

The food was moist. I was not a fan on the mac and cheese but my son was as he ate my helping on top of his own. He also loved his grilled cheese. I had the big dad pulled pork and the Texas toast was toasted just right and you could taste the butter which was delicious. my husband had the chicken tender sandwich and the chicken fingers were huge. He had to take one off just so he could fit the sandwich in his mouth. My son had the Shaniac which is a cheeseburger with pulled pork and cole slaw. He said it was good but it was messy. The inside ambiance is so so but it is considered a shack so I won't roast them on that one. The portions were big for the prices. For a family of four it was under 50 with a tip which is great for my wallet. The service was good and they were quick to bring out the food. read more

Easy to get find and park. Good and accurate service. Plenty of seating at dinner time. Clean dining and bathroom facilities. Ordering is done at the front. The menu is on the wall in large lettering. Inside dining offers free refills at the tea station with extra BBQ sauce there too. Napkins provided on the tables. I chose 10 chicken wings, 5 teriyaki and 5 lemon pepper Parmesan. I will get these as a combo every time if available. I also tried the ribs, but they were not my favorite although still good. 100% on the wings though! read more

I entered an online order and showed up at the drive up on time to pick up my order. The wait was 30 minutes long and they still got my order wrong. So a word of caution if you are hoping for a quick pick up. Food was decent but not enough to warrant such a long wait. read more

This repeat customer is more than satisfied with Shane's quality of meals in every way. Service has has always been top notch. Highly recommended. read more

I had the Thai Chicken soup and Peach-Olada Bubble Tea. They are both to die for. "The Shack" is a little bit of originality in a world of cookie cutter fast food places.! read more

The food was so good. I didn't except it to be due to aesthetics but man was I wrong!! I got the BBQ chicken with a side of Mac and cheese. Delicious!! read more

Shane's Rib Shack - Bqq Chicken and Mac N Cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Ellijay, Georgia

BBQ is very good. Fast and easy ordering. Not long wait to get food. Enjoyed our lunch very much. read more

Food was good and inexpensive. After ordering your food from the counter, they brought it to your table when it was ready. They had one half of the dining room closed, but there was still enough seating for quite a few of us patrons. The noise level wasn't bad either. read more

Shane's always has the best Q in town and the service is great! Meals are inexpensive, so you don't have to get a mortgage to eat well!!

I are the lettuce wrapped Keto burgers. It was good. My boyfriend had the pork big daddy sandwich and he loves it. We do not eat Shane's often we just decided to that night for some reason but I am on a no bread diet so it's hard for me to eat at places like that. read more

Decent No bad to grab a quick bite, wouldnt consider it a dite night, or a "hey lets go grab dinner tonight" kinda place read more

I have been coming to Shane's since the doors opened and sorry to say that it's been going down hill since corporate has took it over. food has been absolutely awful. need to get the original owner to come and show them how to cook. the staff is absolutely awesome and apologetic. read more

Always have a good experience here. Food is good, atmosphere is relaxed. Employees are friendly. read more

Absolutely terrible food!!!! Our family of 5 walked out after 2 bites. Service was great but food was awful

I was pleasantly surprised! The outside was not something that I would have normally stopped in to eat for BBQ, but we stopped because of friends suggesting it. The food was great portions and well cooked! They had a lot of great sauces also! I would definitely eat here again! read more

Everything was so good. Fast service, food came right out. I had the Bar B Q chicken and it was delicious. Fries and coleslaw was good too. Fresh brewed tea. Good value for your money. Will definitely come back. read more

Shane's Rib Shack - Bbq Chicken with sweet potato fries - Barbeque Near Me - Ellijay, Georgia

While in Elijay, craving some good BBQ and decided to give Shane's Rib Shack a try. Must say we were pleasantly surprised! We had the Shane's sampler which consisted of baby back ribs, chicken tenders, and pulled pork. The ribs were a tiny bit dry with some burnt parts but otherwise tasty, the pulled pork very flavorful. This dish came with two sides: I had the coleslaw and fried okra. The coleslaw was very good, fried okra crispy and came out hot. Our son had chicken wings, which he enjoyed! Overall great spot, friendly service, food came out quick too. We will be back when in Elijay again! read more

Stopped by on a Sunday and the place was packed. Service was really pretty good for being so busy. My wife ordered a burger and had a smothered pork sandwich. Both meals were very good and the portions were more than enough. Great food at reasonable prices. I would definitely go back again! read more

Food was perfect. We got the sampler and wings. We enjoyed all of it and the seating area was roomy.

Was skeptical at first. Had a commercial vibe to it. But ribs were delicious as was the Mac N cheese and Texas toast. Would eat there again if I was in town read more

Le-git! My family is a lover of ribs and Shane's were legit! Super good-fall-off-the-bone. Very pleased. Will def return on next visit.

Amazing service! food was delicious their ribs are to die for! cole slaw a must try! met all of our expectations. Very attentive staff cleaning after every table! read more

Very good and very affordable!! Many delicious things to choose from on the menu you will not regret eating here!

came here after a long day of working hard, wanted to enjoy a nice meal with some old friends. and we got booed at , we were verbally harassed by this man in a ponytail who i think is the manager. we got stared at the entire time which made us very uncomfortable. they tried to make us eat our food outside. children screaming in the back, playing "WAP" by megan thee stallion. someone was making barf sounds, i asked for boneless wings and got cut up tenders. everyone hated their meal, one of us even has food poisoning. avoid this place at all costs. read more

Hot fresh food served really quickly even during busy times. Good to know great customer service still exists in Ellijay.

What a waste of time!! The wings and the barbecue were both disappointing. We had high hopes but we will not be going back.

They entire staff is amazing!! Food looks beautiful and always taste delicious! The owner Steve is very hands on and supports the local community and is very generous and respectful towards his staff. read more

We stopped at Shane's Rib Shack while driving through Ellijay. The BBQ was very good. Portions were generous. They have a variety of menu options other than BBQ for those in your party that do not want BBQ. I would definitely eat there again. read more

Not very good food. Chicken was dry. Ribs were overloaded with sauce. Sides were good. Beans served hot. Staff was friendly. Tables were sticky. read more

Love this location! Orders are always fresh and correct thanks guys & gals for making it happen!! :)

The best ribs I've ever enjoyed. I'm usually a beef brisket kinda gal, but if I am ever lucky enough to eat at Shane's again, Ribs. Shane's catered a recent family celebration. Great food, great service. And, p.s., the mac n cheese is almost as good as the ribs. read more