The Rib Cage Smokehouse & Bar
| Address: | 2214 Lee Rd, Cleveland, OH 44118, USA |
| Phone: | +1 216-321-7427 |
| Site: | ribcagesmokehouse.com |
| Rating: | 4.2 |
| Working: | 4PM–2:30AM 4PM–2:30AM 4PM–2:30AM 4PM–2:30AM 4PM–2:30AM 4PM–2:30AM 4PM–2:30AM |
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Brian Sanner
Love this place! The food is excellent. Its a little bit of a dive, but dives are good, too. Their coleslaw is absolutely miraculous. I mean, I normally hate coleslaw but I love this stuff. The first time I had it i almost ordered a tub to go. Only two complaints: 1) They dont open until 4pm. Ive wanted to go there for lunch a dozen times but couldnt. Seems like nothing in Cleveland Heights is open for lunch. 2) They wont sell you ribs by the piece. I would like to get just two or three ribs sometimes but the cheapest option is $15 and you get about 8-10 ribs, which is a lot of food. It would be great if you could get a burger with a side of one or two ribs. You can also get rib tips as an appetizer for $8 and that is a lot of food, too. Highly recommend the Rib Cage for lunch. Oh, wait.
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Zekila Jones
Hi my name is SI TI I am a frequent customer at the rib cage and I must let you know it is the best place on the strip the food is fantastic and I am a vegan but whenever I come in they will fix what I like even though it may not be on the menu Im always taking new people in that have never been there. the people who work there are fantastic there friendly theyre accommodating and they make you feel at home the music there I love it because its bluesy is Down Home music that you would love to listen to. the music accommodates every culture that comes in, the conversations are fantastic. if you have not made it into the rib cage do so you cant go wrong the proprietor there is fantastic matter of fact his whole family is great so the rib cage is where it is and its awesome... ..
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Lenna Jadeke
I was unsure about posting my pic because the Stupid Fries didnt look like much, but I assure you, they are the best fries I have ever had. Im not telling you how to live your life, but you should give them a try, after trying something else on the menu. Anything else cause its all pretty good. However, once you get the fries you will probably get them every other time you go, and you will pass up on the other options. I have gone several times with my boyfriend and every time I get the pulled pork stupid fries, and he gets something different. We are never disappointed. 4 stars only cause the music is always a little too loud.
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Hope Hood
Restraurant was filthy, had a terrible odor. The food was cold, slimy, oversalted, and generally disgusting. We were unfortunately seated next to a very loud and belligerent bigot who felt like it was his job to belittle everyone in the room including waitstaff, other diners, and even the person he was dining with. The waitstaff and management did nothing about it. The only good thing we got was the collard greens. We will never be back. It was so bad I that I wish zero stars was an option.
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Joanne Siegel
We ate there on Sunday night, Memorial Day weekend, and the food and service was good. It has always been good. We usually get a half-chicken, and share it. It is excellent, but on the "heavy side," with tasty BBQ sauce. This time, we got 14 wings, a shrimp apetizer, and 2 tossed salads. The wings were so meaty, we ended up taking some home. Strongly recommend this place, but the nature of BBQ is that it is a bit salty for my taste. I order all sauces "on the side," and use sparingly.
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Tom L
A rare gem - real bbq, bartenders who dont just serve up drinks, and a burger that really needs no condiments. Happened to wander into this place when my usual haunts were already closed and discovered that their kitchen is open until the drinks license says they have to stop serving. Stop in late, have a drink and doodle on the placemat while you wait for your savory brisket, your fried green tomatoes, your pulled pork tacos. Damn, I think its time I made it back in there :)
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Jessie Haas
Overall, has gone downhill in the past year or so. Used to go here a lot, becoming less and less often. last time our server not only didnt know anything about the drinks, but little about the food. Also, my coctails was sub -par comparitive to how it was with previous bartenders that are since gone. Very sad about this as it was a place I took out of towners. I will say, the fried green tomatoes are the best Ive had in cle.
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Sonja Reis
Might have been a bad night? I had to pick 3 items before they had what I wanted in stock. Whole wings are soggy/gross, stick with smoked variety as they might be better. Mac n cheese was not good: 3-year-old refused to eat it (neither would the rest of us once we tasted). Coleslaw and fries were tasty, although serving temp of food was lukewarm at best and they werent that busy. Would not return based on this visit.
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Devin Whitmore
The greens were solid, the spicy bbq sauce i had was too hot my lips were burning.the mac and cheese is interesting to say the least. my ribs were burnt and there were only 3 , the brisket wasnt tender. My fiance had honey bbq she wasnt too thrilled with her brisket.. if you have acid reflux this is not the place for you the mac and cheese also has hot sauce in it
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Andrew Boyle
My wings came with a glistening golden sauce -- nothing less than what these wings deserved. I took my first bite and the seasoned appendage responded with a delicate crunch. Had I just witnessed God? No, no this is just a chicken. A few hours later I went home and climbed into bed. That night I prayed for the first time in years. Good food. Ill be back. 10/10
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Kahlil Ausbrook
Got the brisket dinner, when I got it I noticed it felt light, so I opened it in the car, the brisket was swimming in BBQ sauce and when I tasted it it seemed old. Got 2 sides, coleslaw and baked beans. The beans were cold and the coleslaw was warm. I ended up throwing out the food. Not a good experience seeing that the meal was $18.
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Johnathon Jackson
Some of the most unique dishes in town and great place to eat and have a good time with friends. Its a restaurant/bar you can actually hear each other talk in. But the service is usually terrible, and the food is slow to come out. But the good is really really good. Some of the best in town. Wings are great, great sauces
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Pk
The food here is so good. Very friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The service was wonderful and we never had to wait long for anything. I would highly recommend visiting if you are looking for a casual place with the best BBQ. The spicy BBQ sauce is actually spicy and everything we ate was delicious.
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Sam Zolin
We had wings and the "stupid fries" with brisket. Both dishes were delicious and there was more than enough food for 2 people. Our server was nice. For some reason the show Forensic Files was playing in the back area where we were eating. We look forward to trying other dishes on the menu.
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Cella Bella
I used to love this place but its steadily going down hill. The bartenders spend most of their time taking smoke breaks and texting on their phones. They also dont seem to have much beverage knowledge. Fod comes out cold. I hope things turn around. This place could be so much more. :-)
