Ribs, chicken, burgers and more!
It was a busy Friday afternoon at Rib Shack as several customers savored the last bites of their meals while another picked up a steaming hot take-out order at the counter.
The menu – with its wide variety of meats, sides and salads – can satisfy any appetite. Delicious side orders accompany the barbecued ribs, chicken and burgers. Black beans and rice, potato salad and cole slaw all complement the marvelous meat entrees. Lighter eaters can order wings, and other items to name just a few of the Shack’s sides. On Fridays the fish fry takes over, serving haddock, shrimp and catfish dinners.
Every day, the dessert case attracts the eye as well as the palate. It’s colorfully stocked with carrot cake, red velvet cake, pound cake and an assortment of decorated cupcakes.
Rib Shack BBQ owner Essi Tadrus was inspired by the cuisine of America’s Deep South.
“We do Southern home cooking served fast,” Tadrus said. “I make everything from scratch. I use the best quality meat I can get, and all my ingredients are top-notch. In the morning I get fresh produce, collard greens and tomatoes. I do that every morning.”
Tadrus’s day starts bright and early.
“First thing we do is put our beef in the oven,” Tadrus said. “We have beef ribs, pork ribs, pulled pork, and beef brisket made daily fresh. And they take time to cook every day, so that’s why we’re in here early making sure everything is right.”
Tadrus actually enjoys the long hours. “This isn’t work for me,” he said. “This is something I love.”
Everything is made fresh and served quickly. Homemade mashed potatoes and gravy, homemade macaroni and cheese, Philly steaks made from freshly shaved rib eye beef. The Rib Shack’s half- pound 100 percent Angus beef hamburgers are hand-formed and never frozen! When a customer calls for steak sauce, he or she won’t be handed a bottle of A1. No, Rib Shack makes its own special steak sauce from scratch!
Tadrus’s enthusiasm for his menu and his customers is apparent as he talks about his restaurant. “Where else can you get a rib dinner for $8.99? Our prices aren’t far from going to McDonald’s.”
Before long, Tadrus hopes to expand beyond his South Geddes Street location. “We’re going into high volume urban areas where people are not comfortable leaving the area. We can come to you.” He advises his customers, “If you want us in your neighborhood, let us know.”
Rib Shack BBQ combines prompt, friendly service with traditional barbecue including classic favorites. This exciting new restaurant adds another establishment to the growing South Geddes Street Business District.
When asked, “How’s the food?” the young man who’d just devoured a juicy Rib Shack burger smiled and patted his belly. Now that’s a sign of approval!
Rib Shack BBQ will deliver within a five-mile radius. The restaurant periodically offers specials via Rib Shack Text Marketing: text RIBSHACK to 40518. Located at 600 S. Geddes St., phone 315-478-4227
Hours of operation
Monday – Thursday, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Friday & Saturday, 11 a.m. – 3 a.m. Closed Sunday.
