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    The Flying Rib

    3.7 (44 reviews)
    InexpensiveAmerican, Dive Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    THE FLYING RIB ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Loud
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Bite mark taken from my to go order by the staff

    This is a picture of the bite mark taken from my to go sandwich by someone from the kitchen staff on 2-21-25 Thankfully $8 is nothing to me...it's likely a few hours pay for this bum...stay broke you damn loser!!! To be clear: I had no conflict, conversation, interaction or anything with anyone from the kitchen. I had a couple drinks ordered my food and left. The to go bag never left my sight after the bartender gave it to me. Also, I had thrown it in the garbage initially...I pulled it from the trash to take a picture and post this review.

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    Steve M.

    First time here and was highly impressed! Kinda divey, but it's a quintessential Lakewood place. No beer on tap, but plenty of cans to choose from. Daily food specials and on Sunday, it's buck-a-bone rib day! The ribs were absolutely amazing for the price! The girl behind the bar was fast to greet me and sling a drink my way. Definitely a cool place to chill

    Mussels

    The food was very good and well priced. The Service was excellent. Everyone was very kind. I would highly recommend this place to friends and family!

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    Parker W.

    Ohio City has The Flying Fig. Lakewood has The Flying Rib. The food prices here will not make you go broke and it is a gamer's paradise. They have pool tables, darts and a punching machine. My friends were playing the punching machine game and whoever had the weakest blow had to buy a round. One of them tallied up a hit that read "666". The mark of the beast scared everyone out of the bar and we crawled down Madison to a safer place.

    a variety of food items on a table
    Christine H.

    Wings, mussels, pasta, zucchini etc.. FOOD IS DELICIOUS. The guy with the glasses that cooks is the best. I come here for the food mainly but the drinks are good too. But the food is bomb when you want to be fat and not watch your carbs. The salads are good lol

    Menu-Super cheap!
    Samantha B.

    The Flying Rib has always been an afterthought for me, however I found myself there on a Sunday afternoon with a friend because we wanted cheap drinks and cheap food. Sundays are for ribs-buck a bone ribs. I ordered half a slab, but I should've just ordered a 1/4 of a slab because they counted the tiny two end pieces as 2 bones. It was ok though, because it only cost me $6 total. The ribs were fall apart tender and meaty with a nice sauce. I'd order them again. I also got fries which were well seasoned with salt and pepper and some coleslaw. 22 oz. domestic beers were only $2. If you have a taste for ribs, stop by The Flying Rib-awesome name by the way =)

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    8 months ago

    Local bar with fantastic food for unbelievable prices!!! Plenty of TV's to see the game, cold beer, and super nice bartenders!

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    5 months ago

    Rachel was great! Great food and great service. Would recommend to anyone. It's a great bar

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    1 year ago

    The best burgers for miles around friendly staff prompt service and I couldn't believe the low cost of fare!!

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    5 years ago

    Great atmosphere, décor and service...comfortable place for a meal with the family or Sunday funday! Go Browns!

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    5 years ago

    Friendly owner, friendly waitress. Good food. Can't beat the Specials. Portions are plentiful.

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    7 years ago

    Good experience. Came for the Burger. Got the steak instead. Lasagna soup taste like wombat stew. Nothing but a roaring good time.

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    11 years ago

    They lost my I.d. but later found it. The atmosphere was uncomfortable. Staff wasn't that knowledgeable about their beer selection.

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    10 years ago

    Great time! Ladies night was a blast and the food was plentiful + delicious. Audi was the bomb. I'm coming back really soon.

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    The intimate dining space adjacent to his small galley kitchen

    The Flying Rib - tradamerican - Updated June 2026

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