Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack - Iowa City

1940 Lower Muscatine Rd, Iowa City
(319) 354-7427

Recent Reviews

Courtney Kolkovich

What happened here?!? Sad to say one of our seemingly regular trips to Jimmy Jacks has left us disappointed.First the chicken sandwich was changed to a smoked chicken breast that apparently comes smothered in BBQ sauce and cheese (I have grown accustomed to saucing my own items at JJ so I opted to have the toppings on the side). What I was served was a very thin overcooked chicken breast that left much to be desired.The brisket has been changed but staff assured us it was just being hand cut now (exactly how was it cut before- no one knows). My husband couldn’t pin point it but states it’s just not as good as it was.When our food came was the time the staff decided to tell us the fries have been changed as well; SERIOUSLY?!? The fries too- this visit couldn’t get any more challenging could it? Well if you’ve brought a toddler it could- all 3 high chairs are broken in one capacity or another rendering them unsafe for use ??‍♀️??‍♀️??‍♀️2 stars still given because staff was still kind (although didn’t check on us after serving our food) and atmosphere hasn’t been changed so maybe these food mishaps can be resolved ?

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 3

Eaters Paradise

Great food, but staff could use some more personality like the expertise of the Wendy's Drive Thru Guy exemplifies. That Man could make this delicious food even better!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 2

Tom Jennings

Great service and great

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fries, Smoked Chicken, Cole Slaw

yay

Very good restaurant, staff is friendlyThe service is very fastMy ribs as well as my sides were very good(Very good fries)The general atmosphere is good, the restaurant is quite small which is even better

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Half Slab of Ribs

Nova Schultz

Was a wonderful stop on our BBQ tour! Loved all the sauces! Would definitely stop on our way through again!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fatty Beef Brisket, Carolina Mustard, Pork Ribs

Jon Mitton

Everything about jimmy jacks is great from the food to the workers. Wonderful flavors and the workers always seem cheerful and happy. The only bad thing is its distance from my home.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Brisket Sandwich Platter, Various BBQ Sauce, Fries, Half Slab of Ribs, Pork Ribs, Beef Brisket Sandwich, Chicago Fire, Smoked Chicken, Cole Slaw, BBQ Sandwich

Yelp G.

Bad experience on 3/22/24 right after 3pm.I had a to-go order and there was 2 front of house workers, one worker made sure to be on his cell phone behind the counter, while the other one was talking to his friends instead of packing my to-go order. I ended up having to wait for 30min and got my order much later than the "ready time" I was given on the order app Toast. At this point my food is cold, not worth and wouldn't recommend or order again with this terrible service. This isn't the first time.

Vickie Joiner

I love my ribs, but them ribs Were so tender you can take your finger and pull them off the bone I must say they beat Famous Dave's and Mission Barbecue I did not care for their macaroni and cheese they use those big

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Jim Carr

Nice little local place with excellent BBQ. Several good sauces as well.Try the honey cornbread. It's good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: BBQ Sandwich

seth jellison

Our receptionist sent an email about not being super happy about our last order and they delivered us some free sauces and a giftcard or 4... 10/10 customer service!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

shegrins72

Delicious ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Tasty sauces. Excellent macaroni and cheese. Mouth watering honey cornbread. Thanks for being so helpful in deciding what to try. Worth the hr plus drive.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

stanley nicole clayton

Expensive for low quality

Gail Ireland

Charming in a masculine way, good food, generous servings.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Fries, Half Slab of Ribs

Lawrence Schafer

Love the Fatty

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fatty Beef Brisket, Cowboy

Richard Blandin

Great barbecue. Wide selection of food.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Various BBQ Sauce, Beef Brisket Sandwich, The Supreme

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