Flavorful and delicious food? Yes.
Killer house-made sauces and a commitment to sourcing humanely raised meat products and locally grown veggies? Yup.
A gracious host Andrew? Oh yeah.
Authentic BBQ? Eh, not quite.
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This girl has earned her BBQ stripes over the years. I have been to many well-known and lesser-known BBQ places in Texas, North Carolina, St. Louis...you know, the BBQ belts. So you could say I know authentic BBQ. The BBQ at Rib Cage is not like these places. True blue BBQ to me is the pronounced smoke-ring meat that has been cooked low and slow and melts in your mouth. The meats were disappointing. The pulled pork was swimming in sauce and looked like a runny chili on the plate. Where was the pile of meat that just came off the smoker? I have never been a fan of brisket so I can say I did not care for it but that is nothing new. The house made sauces are all delicious! The Mac and cheese was very bland...No character and underseasoned. The BBQ beans are SUBLIME.. Smoky, flavorful and bold. And the cornbread? YO!!!!! Wow so, so good. but perhaps the pinnacle of the evening was the peanut butter pie. From now on, that slice of evil will be my go-to PMS binge. Stupidly good. And rich. PB lovers you must try this.
While Rib Cage meats are a far cry from traditional BBQ you will find in the BBQ belt, there is no denying the food is very tasty. And its dive bar experience adds to its character. Great music.