Ribcrib Bbq - Gainesville

This place can be easily summarized: perpetually short-staffed since they opened their doors and serves good (not great BBQ. I’m not a betting man, but if I were in Vegas, I’d wager $1,000 if you ever go to this establishment, there’s going to be a “NOW HIRING” sign on their front door; it’s been there every time I’ve gone since they opened the doors a few years ago, and their lack of staff is quickly recognized the moment you enter. Of the dozen or so times I’ve dined here, there was a host at the front desk maybe three times. When you’re finally seated, you’ll eventually be greeted by your waitress/waiter after some time because they’re likely having to cover half the restaurant. They’ll be justifiably frazzled, so their demeanor won’t be too pleasant, but I can empathize with them. The food is pretty good, but not great. The portions are very generous and the pricing is good. It’s probably the best “chain BBQ” place I can think of. Everyone’s taste palates are different, but I personally put this above the likes of other popular chain BBQ joints such as Dickey’s, Rudy’s, Colters, Spring Creek, etc. but well below pretty much any independent BBQ place (i.e. Cackle Oink, Hutchins, Heim, etc. . All-in-all, this is a pretty middling BBQ joint, but it’ll definitely suffice if you’ve got a hankering for BBQ in the Gainesville area but don’t want to travel too far for something better. Just don’t expect terrific service — they simply don’t have enough people.

Food was perfect. Drinks where also. Server was amazing. Was sad when got full because wanted to keep eating. Vegetarian options: I got loaded potato and they held the chicken for me and customized my order to my liking Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner

I was going to rate this place 5 stars for portions alone- but it tasted great, too! I wanted to sample a bit of everything since we’d never come before. I ordered take out and got the Mother Load plate with an extra sausage link, fries and beans as sides, then an extra large mac cheese and large mashed potatoes AND dessert, and it was less than $35. I fed 2 adults and 3 kids, and there’s still leftovers in my fridge. We didn’t finish everything! I loved the pulled pork and brisket, the barbecue sauce was more tangy than sweet which I prefer. My kids loved the sausage and chicken and the peach cobbler.

Food is awesome Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $30–50 Food: 5 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes: St Louis Ribs

Stopped for a late lunch today, our server (Chad) was very nice and very knowledgeable. Didn’t take long to get our order, food was hot and very very good. I loved their BBQ sauces also. I should have bought some to bring home. Parking: It wasn’t too busy so parking was easy. Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch