Ricky D's Rib Shack

Ordered some trays of Brisket, Chicken, Potato salad, Mac and Cheese, cold slaw and corn bread to feed 50 people this past Fourth of July. Everyone raved and everything went with little
Left overs. Totally will order again. Thanks!!!!

Stopped by with my friend Norm recently. I had the brisket sandwich. Delicious. Could be warmer. My friends enjoyed the pulled pork. Satisfying. Great place and food is great. Ricky is a classy gentleman. Marcia

The ribs were decent, but a little too fatty. The sauce was lacking some flavor so I added a little zesty honey mustard at home which greatly improved the flavor. 4 stars for the ribs.

The mac and cheese needs improvement. It was not even close to what I have come to expect as someone born and raised in the southern US. It was dry, soggy, and lacking flavor. 2 stars for the mac and cheese.

All in all, not bad but not great either. Unfortunately this didn't fulfill my barbecue craving so my search continues!

Ate here w my son on the way home from a backpacking trip. Absolutely INCREDIBLE. Got the 1/2 rack ribs and wings, both cooked to perfection, and delicious sauces. My son is a vegetarian.. got the Mac and cheese, beans, and fires.. LOVED them. GREAT job, will def be back when we're in the neighborhood!

Worst barbecue I have ever had in my life. We all got sick from it. No flavor in Mac n' cheese , ribs tasted like they were a few days old and then re heated and greens tasted like they went bad. Would never order from here again.

We finally tried takeout from here and all I can say is: WHY DID WE WAIT SO LONG?!? The Mac & cheese is great (pasta is mushy but it's very cheesy so that makes up for it). The ribs are FABULOUS. Fall off the bone, flavorful, f-ing perfect. We will definitely eat from here again.

I have no pics to post because I couldn't do anything other than devour it immediately. So good.

Hidden Gem. We stumbled across this restaurant today looking for a place to grab a bite. Looking at reviews and getting recommendations from the staff-- I settled on the brisket sandwich. It was perfect! The flavor was rich, the meat was perfectly cooked and the sauce was just right! I will definitely come back!

Best brisket I have had in CT!

P.S. it was nice to see HBCU pride inside as well! #hamptonu

Great for catering needs. Ribs and brisket have been solid menu items. Ask for sauce on the side.

Seen on Foodie Fridays and decided to give a try. Well from the looks of the establishment we wanted to turn around- smoky windows and walls okkk it's a barbecue spot, so we overlooked that. The food was why we came. Ordered full rack Mac n Cheese and collard greens. Let's just say we should have went with our gut and left. Ribs cooked okay but the taste and sauce was off straight wasted, collards very bitter no seasoning no nothing the meat looked weird, and the Mac n cheese was more like cinnamon and cheese. Gotta look past foodie Fridays for now on!!!! Keep it moving 51.00 wasted

Hubby and I were in the area and decided to share dessert (okay I know a brisket sandwich isn't dessert for most people, but it is when you've already each eaten a large sandwich from down the block 5 mins prior).

Brisket had a very nice bark, was smoky, and quite flavorful. Slightly on the leaner side but the sauce really helped bring it all together. Sauce isn't vinegar-y. The toasted bun was a really nice touch.

COVID-19 observations: zero indoor or outdoor seating. All tables and chairs were piled in a corner and looked like a small version of the gym where I used to have marching band practice, complete with sports team pennants and all. Take-out only.

Deliciousness to go? Yes. Staff had face masks and were bumping to Drake. We will be back for sure to have a main meal. Not dessert. :D