Rib Shack

Stop in after being told that this was the best BBQ in town. The first thing I noticed was that there was NO cars in the parking lot (I arrived around 6:30PM). I had the brisket.. tender, but the taste was ok. I've had better. I hope this wasn't the best BBQ in Meridian.

Another fun random BBQ stop on the highway between Nashville and New Orleans. (We asked the lady at the gas station and she said this was the closest BBQ joint, not the best though. Thanks Gas Station Lady!! She was right ON!)

We had a rib plate with crowder peas and some greens. Both of our sides were delicious, the sort of thing that I hope to find while hunting out home-style BBQ on the side of the highway. The ribs were just O.K., sort of tough (I like my ribs falling off the bone.) The flavor was great, maybe a little salty, nice mellow smoky flavor, but just tougher than I like. (AND, if your gonna paint the slogan on the side of your building...I needed my teeth, just sayin')

The guys behind the counter could have been a little friendlier, but we were clearly out-of-towners, and, if your are gonna have counter ordering you should have a sign readily available to let your guest know what your selling....just a suggestion.

I would totally go back to try other things on the menu, and get some more of those green and crowder peas...YUM!!

I had the BBQ rib plate with two sides; yams and collard greens. BBQ sauce was a cross between the sweeter Kansas City BBQ sauce and the more "vinegary" Carolina BBQ sauce.

Excellent food, but service was a bit unwelcoming.  I did not realize how close it was to closing time when we got there, but noticed they locked the front door while we were still eating.

They close pretty early (I think it's 7:00pm), so make sure you get there early in the evening.