Ribs 'N Bibs

Every now and then on a Saturday night I will have already committed to not "going out" out and instead settle for a night of kicking it with some friends at my place.  On some of these occasions, a groundswell movement (never thought I'd be able to use that term in a Yelp review) builds to go on a "food adventure".  This desire has led to such excursions as Fatburger down in Beverly, White Castle (when there wasn't one of the northside) and Arun's up north (so obviously three places of somewhat equal status).  On this particular occasion our taste buds took us to Ribs 'N Bibs.

I'm usually a baby back guy, but the guy behind the counter informed me that the rib tips were more the local speciality (apparently it's what Obama ordered when he went there).  I got 'em and they did not disappoint.  I'm not sure I would consider its quality to be worth the extra effort of getting there, but they were damn tasty, so if you're ever in the neighborhood (specifically did NOT use the shorter 'hood there, though my efforts are probably moot since I couldn't just leave it there), you should definitely check it out.

It had been years since my last visit to Ribs 'N Bibs.  My recent order jogged my memory.  The food is the epitome of blah.  The ribs just aren't what you would expect from a bbq joint.  More like what you would expect from a high school cafeteria.  Aside from the lack of flavor and tenderness..all the food taste reheated.  My theory is that they don't generate enough business like Smoque or Lem's to pull meat right off the grill/smoker.  They've been around for decades..I don't know how they've survived.

I had never heard of this place until I was watching The Tyler Perry Movie "Meet the Browns"  I wanted to see if it was just a Hollywood made up place or if it was real!

Well, it was real but it didn't have any seats for you to sit down or a wait staff!

The first time I came here I got the Ranch Owners Smorgasbord Bar B Q Ribs, 2 Pc of chicken, Maverick Minis(tips) 3 pc gun slinger(which is nothing more than one sausage cut up into 3 pcs) Onion Rings(2), French Fries and Bread) which for 16.60 wasn't bad because it allowed us to taste a little of everything and it was really good except for the chicken it was kind of rubbery but not so bad that I didn't want to go back.

My second visit I just get the tips and I am delighted!

My third visit we got a Gun Slinger sandwich, Hamburger, Turkey Legs and Ribs...Well the Gun Slinger for me taste better without being drowned in the sauce, the hamburger was a frozen hockey puck and the Turkey Leg moist and delicious!

So, I have to say that over time I began to go to Rib N Bibs about 2 times a month and I was fairly satisfied each time I went.

Well, on my last visit I bought a pan of tips because I had friends coming over and there isn't really any bar b q places around my neighborhood like it use to be.

Anyway, when I receive my ribs they taste old, and like charcoal I immediately call Ribs N Bibs to tell them that I didn't like the food that I just received and because I had friends over I couldn't come back that day.

Well, the rude voice on the other end tells me well he doesn't know what I'm talking about because the ribs are made fresh everyday and that he couldn't give me a refund because the cash register only takes money it doesn't give money back!

I stood there staring at the phone while I am not only disrespected but applaud at the fact that the gentlemen could even say that too me and then he says Well, you can bring back the pan and we will replace it...Really, did he think I wanted a replacement of crappy tips and horrid service...I think not!

I chucked up my loss and have not and would not go back to this place if someone paid me too.

It is so sad that I would even have to write a review like this for a place that may not been the best but they did have some good food items that had me going back!!!

So, if you want horrible customer service(that is if you have a problem with the food), mediocre food then this is the place for you...otherwise don't waste your time or your money!!