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J.R.'s Ribshack

281 North Star Avenue, Panama City, FL - (850) 871-5601
100% Approval Rating (2 votes)

Scorecard

4 - Overall: One of the Best - Worth a Trip
Overall: One of the Best - Worth a Trip
Brunswick Stew
1/2 Pit-Smoked Chicken Dinner
Pit-Smoked Chicken and Pork Dinner
Pit-Smoked Chicken and Rib Platter
Pit-Smoked Rib Platter
Pit-Smoked Meat Combo Basket
Banana Pudding
Fried Green Tomatoes
Onion Ring Basket
Potato Salad
Pit-Smoked BBQ Pork Sandwich
Pit-Smoked Turkey Sandwich
Baked Beans

Highlighted Reviews

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Pam Mason - Photos (4)
January 15, 2012
"J.R.'s Ribshack was an epiphany for me. From the first whiff of deep, rich, pit-smoke scent, I knew that this would be a new eating experience. The staff are friendly and made us feel right at home. Dinner started with crisp and tasty onion rings and fried green ..."   [Read More]
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Donald Frantz - Photos (6)
November 19, 2008
"While you enjoy the sun on Florida's "Forgotten Coast," your stomach starts to rumble, and the only thing that will satisfy it is BBQ. Well, J.R.'s Ribshack is just the place to stop that rumbling. The first thing you notice as you pull into the parking lot ..."   [Read More]

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Map & Web Site

281 North Star Avenue, Panama City, FL
(850) 871-5601

http://jrsribshack.com/

Hours & Policies

Seasons:Open Year Round
Meals Served:No Data
Operational Hours:Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:No
Alcohol Served:No
Outdoor Seating:No
Reservations Accepted:No
Delivery Available:No
Takeout Counters:No
The banana pudding is dense and delicious, full of banana chunks and full of flavor.  You can get it in two sizes: 8 ounces or 16 ounces.
"The banana pudding is dense and delicious, full of banana chunks and full of flavor. You can get it in two sizes: 8 ounces or 16 ounces."
Donald Frantz





A quarter pit-smoked chicken and a serving of pit-smoked BBQ pork, served with fresh hot fries and toast.

3 Choices of BBQ sauce - Sweet, Mild & XXX (HOT)
"A quarter pit-smoked chicken and a serving of pit-smoked BBQ pork, served with fresh hot fries and toast. 3 Choices of BBQ sauce - Sweet, Mild & XXX (HOT)"
Donald Frantz


J.R.'s potato salad is a
"J.R.'s potato salad is a "mashed" potato salad. The texture is almost like lumpy mashed potatos, with bits of onion and pickle. This is a mustard-based potato salad and it goes great with the pit-smoked meats."
Donald Frantz


J.R.'s Ribshack's secret ingredient: Good Old Fashioned Southern Pride...

And it SHOWS!
"J.R.'s Ribshack's secret ingredient: Good Old Fashioned Southern Pride... And it SHOWS!"
Donald Frantz


Even though J.R.'s is close to Panama City/Panama City Beach, it is still Southern country, and folks are proud of the hunting trophies.
"Even though J.R.'s is close to Panama City/Panama City Beach, it is still Southern country, and folks are proud of the hunting trophies."
Donald Frantz


J.R.'s Ribshack: this unassuming little building produces some of the best BBQ in the Florida panhandle.
"J.R.'s Ribshack: this unassuming little building produces some of the best BBQ in the Florida panhandle."
Donald Frantz


Sweet or unsweetened tea is available, along with the three finger-lickin' sauce options and peppery vinegar
"Sweet or unsweetened tea is available, along with the three finger-lickin' sauce options and peppery vinegar"
Pam Mason


A crispy juicy delight with a creamy ranch dipping sauce.
"A crispy juicy delight with a creamy ranch dipping sauce. "
Pam Mason


The 'regular' size platter with four generous ribs and hearty homemade sides.
"The 'regular' size platter with four generous ribs and hearty homemade sides."
Pam Mason



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