05/30/09

Yearning for a good rib feast - This did the trick

by LPDNWPhilly

I had a yearning for a Saturday night rib feast and headed to the Rib Crib. The half-slab of short ribs(mild sauce) tasted exactly how I hoped it would. I've been visiting the Rib Crib, off and on, for the better part of twenty five years and always enjoy this special treat.

• Pros: Consistant Taste Experience
• Cons: None to complain about

01/19/08

not up to the hype

by cgstock

So I went because of all the good things I've heard. I won't be back. The ribs had no meat on them, the sauce was watery and the service so, so.

They don't take credit cards, fine I said. How much is my order? $52. I had to get my emergency $50 out of my wallet since I only had $46 on me. Then he says "We don't take $50's". I asked if they had a mac machine. No, sorry we don't. I offered to pay with the money I had or they could keep the food. He got up set, made change for my $50 out of his own wallet, then used the money to pay for my meal???? If your not going to take credit cards, take my cash. If your going to charge $52 for ribs, they should be better than they were.

• Pros: parking
• Cons: ribs

11/06/07

Existing past its prime!

by mysweets

Years ago I used to visit this place at least 2-3 times a month. For nostalgic reasons, I decided to re-visit to see if the ribs were as great as they were 25 years ago. I got the baby back ribs which were over cooked to the point that the rib meat was brittle. And regarding that special sauce, the secret recipe must have been lost because it was totally awful! That surprised me more than the brittle meat. But, just as in the past, people were lined up to get their ribs. That day, the food I purchased was so awful that just the mere mention of the establishment's name makes me want to gag. That's a far stretch from the smile that would come across my face when I would think about getting a great slab of ribs. I have to say that maybe I'm being hasty--maybe the last time I went they were having a bad day or the special sauce person was out sick! Sorry, no more visits for me--I'm done.