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Adam's Rib Co.
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Ambience:
- Dive-y, Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
42 reviews for Adam's Rib Co.
Review Highlights
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"Best BBQ in town if you like Kansas City/Memphis style." In 7 reviews -
"Make sure you get the banana pudding for dessert." In 5 reviews
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"The mac & cheese rocks." In 8 reviews
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42 reviews in English
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Review from Ashley R.
Nixa, MO
3/31/2012
If you are scared of tight spaces you should probably get yours to go. I was in town on business and I ate here three times.
Everything on the menu is good. I had the ribs, pork and the brisket all on seperate occasions. Each was good but the pork was the winner hands down. They have several different styles of sauce that you can sample if you dine in.
Get here early for lunch, they fill up fast and for good reason! -
Review from Coty S.
I used to be more of a sliced pork person, but I have found it safer to order ribs. Especially when the place has "rib" in the name. The ribs here are not those super greasy pork ribs that most other places offer. These ribs here are massive and beefy. I am a fatty, and lucky if I can manage to scarf down two of them. And then, floss like a fiend for three hours afterwards.
Even though there are many sauces to choose from, you will have to get up from your seat and pick them up from the line-up of sauces on the bar. They are not easily provided for you on the table. The side dishes are just okay, nothing fantastic. The same with the toast, it could really use some garlic or something flavorful.
The dining area is tiny, so be prepared to eat outside or come during a not-so-busy time. Another thing--- the staff here has a serious staring problem. Maybe I was eating my food wrong? Because they would not stop staring at me the entire time and look at the way that I was eating my food, like what sauces I was using and what order I was eating the food in. It was really weird. -
Review from Lisa M.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
12/31/2011
Nothing super special here, just good decent BBQ at a good price.
Small place, does a great takeout service from what I can see, but you can eat there too. I got the 2-rib and 1/4 chicken (white) meal which came with 2 sides and 2 pieces of garlic toast for $14. Considering the size of the ribs, well worth it.
The chicken was good, nothing amazing but moist and well cooked. The green beans were standard, not mushy but cooked tender and had nice chunks of pork in with them. The collards were a bit bland. Garlic toast was thick bread that just seemed to have margarine spread on it and some garlic powder before a trip under the broiler.
The highlights were the ribs and the baked beans. For a place called Adam's Rib Co. the ribs SHOULD be the star of the show, and they were. HUGE meaty spare ribs which were not too tender, not too chewy and just the right amount of nice creamy fat to keep it all moist. They glaze the tops but serve them dry and honestly they didn't need any sauce, that little bit of hardened BBQ on the top was just enough to make the flavor complete.
The baked beans were very well cooked and not overly sweet but also not vinegary at all, and they seemed to have a wonderful bit of warm spice in them, probably cinnamon.
Friendly staff, great service, and just an overall good meal. I'd definitely go again if I'm in the area. -
Review from Bruce B.
10/16/2011 1 Check-in Here
I've had the BBQ lots of times-mostly at catered events. I've never had anything that was bad. I've had some sides that were completely forgettable, but, the BBQ has always been spot-on, especially the ribs.
Recently I had breakfast there. It's hard to screw eggs bacon, toast, up. It's even harder to make a lasting impression with the aforementioned. They did just that (made it memorable). The ingredients tasted very fresh, and my order was cooked to perfection by John (he brought it out to me because they were busy and he didn't want it to get cold or soggy sitting under the heat lamps.
Breakfast is a great value, cheap even. But why the hell is BBQ so expensive? Not just here-everywhere! It would get 5 stars if they had more room and better pricing on the BBQ. Excellent other than that though -
Review from Randy H.
Gainesville, FL
1/12/2012
Adams is by far the best rib place in Gainesville. It's a small place that does a lot of business. For the price, you can't go wrong. I have never heard any of my friends say anything negative about this place. You want good ribs an BBQ? Go here! I personally love the 3 rib dinner. It comes with two sides of your choice. Take the time and go experience this place if you have to have BBQ. I promise this place is better then Sonnys or any major BBQ place.
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Review from Seth J. G.
Washington, DC
2/15/2012
Wow! Just go and enjoy some of the most delicious BBQ in the world. All of the food was absolutely incredible. The meat was tender and juicy, and the sides were all perfect! And they had a selection of home made BBQ Sauces for every taste. Our server was the owner's wife, and she was so sweet and helpful. And the owner himself came away from his cooking to check in and see how we enjoyed the meal... and we couldn't tell him how great it was because it's rude to talk with your mouth full! Everything was amazing! If you are in Gainesville, FL for any reason, treat yourself right and go enjoy an amazing BBQ Meal. And make sure to get a Sweet Tea to help wash it all down!!!
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Review from John S.
Gainesville, FL
1/24/2012
Your normal BBQ place at normal prices. the service is really fast too.
Their pulled pork sandwich is really great and there's usually a coupon for it in local coupon books. Its even better on garlic toast instead of the sesame bun.
I tried their ribs, fries and cole slaw as well. The ribs weren't everything I was expecting. The meat didn't come right off the bone and at times seemed dry. They also have a apple-based bbq sauce. Its unique but could use more smokiness. Their fries were cooked perfectly and are probably the best crinkle-cut fries I've ever had. Seasoned salt is a nice touch but some were seasoned more than the others. Finally, the cole slaw was very standard. It definitely reminded me of Sonny's BBQ's, which is a really great thing too.
Go to Adam's for everything but the ribs! -
Review from Stephanie R.
Gainesville, FL
7/27/2011 3 Check-ins Here
I think Adams is definitely a solid three stars, probably more like a 3.5. For Gainesville I think it has the best overall BBQ.
I've had a variety of things from Adams, but I think their stand out here is the ribs....HUGE beef ribs! Tender (not fall off the bone but it gets the job done), no dry rub just all around great smokey flavor. They have a larger variety of sauces you can add to it if you so desire. I got the four rib dinner and could barely finish it. The three rib dinner is far more manageable.
The sides are also very good here, my favorites being the greens and Mac and cheese. Greens are seasoned well with pork and the Mac and cheese is definitely home made. Yum!
Everything else here I would say is quite adequate, nothing mind blowing but good BBQ. T
The only thing I've ever been disappointed in was the brisket. One night my boyfriend and I tried to go to Key Bros but they had a sign on the door that said "out of brisket" I pretty much thought "screw that" since brisket is the only thing they do well there. Headed on over to Adams and ordered there brisket but man was I disappointed; dry dry dry! I could barely eat it without saturating it in sauce!
Good place for BBQ, but you're taking a risk on the brisket IMO. -
Review from Dan G.
Jacksonville, FL
8/21/2011
Tried it out for the first time today because of all the good things I've heard about it (plus it was on my way to Publix). Ordered the 6-piece ribs with mac and cheese and fries.
The ribs were terrible. Tough and dry like old shoe leather and one side was charred black. The garlic bread was a soggy piece of mess with very little butter and garlic on it. Fries were nothing special either.
The only reason it's not a one-star review is because the mac and cheese were actually pretty good. Too bad the portion was so small.
I doubt I'll be visiting the place again. -
Review from Bela T.
Gainesville, FL
11/6/2011
The only reason for two stars is the sides. They are decent. Good coleslaw, good mac & cheese, good collard greens. The ribs however, HORRIBLE. I got about two bites at most off of each rib and those bites were either chewy or tough. The "banana pudding" dessert is just jello brand pudding.
I usually drive to Newberry for ribs and against my better judgment, decided to try this place. Spent 50$ for ribs/sides for my family and want my money back, they were that bad.Next time I am making the drive to Newberry. I'd even pick Sonny's over this place (and Sonny's sucks.) -
Review from Joel C.
Gainesville, FL
10/4/2011
Best bbq in Gainesville!
I usually get their ribs. Big, meaty ribs with a delicious smoky flavor. The sweet sauce is excellent.
The sides are amazing. The best black eyed peas and collard greens I've ever had.
The service is fast and prices are reasonable. -
Review from John L.
Gainesville, FL
6/14/2011
I am beginning to be of the opinion that EVERY barbecue establishment is inconsistent; they are ALL hit-and-miss.
Unless it's competition barbecue you may as well roll the dice. At times the ribs I've eaten here have put ribs from Memphis' Central BBQ and Corky's to shame (they have horrible days too....see opening sentence). At times...the ribs have been flat-out nasty (like every other BBQ place I've been to). Maybe it's due to the cost of product? Serving meats that are way passed their prime is still preferable to throwing pounds of it away as a depressing last resort. I dunno'; but I do know two things:
- When I want barbecue I cross my fingers.
- Adam's Ribs is my favorite in the area. -
Review from Belen C.
Durham, NC
8/8/2011 1 Check-in Here
Mmmm... such good pulled pork. Must not drool on keyboard.
Okay, so I've been here a billion times for pulled pork sandwiches on my way to Sam's Club. They're amazing. Just thinking about them makes me want to hop on a plane and visit them in Gainesville... they're that good.
Everyone always seems happy when I stop by (customers & employees). I like that they offer coupons, too. Go, Adam's Ribs! -
Review from Peter F.
Gainesville, FL
12/6/2010
My experience at Adam's is limited to one visit, and that's exactly where it will stay. This place is a roachy little outfit with dirty bathrooms, undercooked ribs and unpleasant servers (I shouldn't generalize, our server was unpleasant.... maybe we got lucky).
We ordered the rib platters and our ribs (all of them) had pink undercooked areas. This is not an exaggeration: two days later, my wife is still sick to her stomach.
The idea of going to Adam's came from a Hungaryan neighbor who is always raving about Adam's Ribs.... Well, we've learned his aren't really the best taste-buds to follow. -
Review from Johnny L.
12/11/2010
Adam's Rib Co. is the best bbq in Gainesville in my opinion. I love the place and the service is always friendly. I try to come here every couple of weeks. It's got a diner feel to the place, and it's pretty small, but the food is good.
The ribs are fantastic. I enjoy spare ribs way more than baby backs due to price, taste, tenderness, and the portion of meat. The Rib Sandwich platter is awesome. For 8 bucks, you get 4 ribs, garlic bread, fries....it's good. The pulled pork sandwiches are excellent as well. The meat is sweet but if you love sauce, they have excellent sauces as well.
Couple things about Adams though. First of all, it's a pretty small place so if you got a big group, you'll have trouble fitting in. And with all bbq places, the food isnt as good the later in the day it is. All that said, it still is my favorite BBQ pit in Gainesville. I love it WAY more than Sonnys. -
Review from Tiffany C.
Gainesville, FL
2/17/2011
I came here after hearing my friend saying how good it was and that it was the best he had tried in Gainesville. Unfortunately my experience wasn't the same. I got the pulled pork sandwich while my boyfriend got ribs. I thought that everything was a bit on the dry side. The pulled pork had no flavor at all, it tasted as if they boiled the pork and pulled it instead of making it in the bbq, it had no smokey flavor in it. I had to add a lot of their sauce in order to make it taste good. The meat of the rib was really hard and dry, me and my boyfriend didn't like it.
I don't know if the food wasn't as good that day because there were a lot of people there when I went in and it seemed like they didn't have time to do anything. Hopefully it was because of that, because my friend was very disappointed when I told him about my experience -
Review from Brandon S.
Gainesville, FL
3/10/2011
I was really let down by this place. Ive heard all the hype and read all the reviews and sincerly dont agree. Just to give this place its fair chance I held back on writing a review after having been there a few times. Each time went at different times and ordered different things and I was just so disapointed each time. I wont go into each meal but I will say this about each
1) Food came out cold each time
2) Garlic bread was greasy enough to fix a sqeaky door
3) all of their sides and fries taste the same, i came to figure out its because they season everything the same.
4) i found myself picking bone fragments out of the pulled meat.
I could go on about the food. other things I didnt like was the parking, which saying it is cramped is an understatement. The waitresses are not exactly the friendliest. And food prices are way too high for a little dive that serves such mediocre bbq.
So sure try it once, but dont count on it being the greatest. I definatly will not be returning. -
Review from Peter M.
Gainesville, FL
6/19/2009
If you are going out to eat and are looking for a restaurant with a nice ambiance this is not it, but if you are looking for some good BBQ, Adam's is the place. They only have a few tables and as far as I can tell most people get their orders to go.
The ribs are big and meaty with just the right smoky flavor and I have also enjoyed their pulled pork both as a meal and on a sandwich of garlic toast. Their collard greens and beans are also pretty good. I really enjoy their wide variety of sauces so there is something for everyone. I usually get the rib dinner to go and there is enough food for two meals which makes it a bargain.Listed in: Gainesville, BBQ
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Review from T S.
Gainesville, FL
3/14/2010
Dunkin' Donuts, for those that are wondering about the makeup and history of this dining location.
This place does a few things right, and I like that. Having said that, I'm not overly impressed with their BBQ. But other things such as their breakfast menu are delicious - I LOVE applewood bacon. The burgers are the pre-frozen Sams type. The Mac & Cheese is awesome and much better than Sonny's or David's. They have counter service with a long row of sauce varieties. However I've come to the conclusion that Swamp Sauce, 3-Pepper Sauce, Sweet & Heat, Sweet Then Heat, and Hot BBQ sauce are all the same darn sauce. So no need to get excited there.
The staff is attentive, but the place is small and they don't have anywhere to hide, so they kinda have to be available. I usually sit at the counter and enjoyed reading what I assumed were Adam's notes to the staff about being docked tips if he found cigarette butts outside from their breaks. It is obvious from stopping in that they have a lot of regulars, another good sign.
So, anyway, this place is what it is. I don't dislike it and go there occasionally - they have nice coupons out there if you look out for them (or they get posted on your door when your neighborhood has clearly posted signs stating that that sort of activity is not allowed). Were I looking for actual BBQ I'd go elsewhere, but I recommend trying them out for breakfast sometime. -
Review from Chris T.
Gainesville, FL
6/6/2011 3 Check-ins Here
Favorite BBQ place here in Gainesville. Ribs and chicken are usually good - though if you're unlucky, sometimes they may be dry. The thing that shines though are their sauces and their SIDES. They are always so hot and delicious. Definitely recommended.
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Review from Chris V.
Gainesville, FL
2/7/2009
My friend suggested BBQ, and it has been awhile since I've gone hog-wild (see what I did there) on some good BBQ. I looked up some places and saw the reviews for Adams Rib and decided to take the trip.
The atmosphere is pretty much a dive. Which is fine, I don't require fancy furnishing. The faded gator posters and trophies just reminded me, once again, that I do live in Gainesville.
I got the brisket sandwich with high hopes. Heres where I digress.
BBQ goes hand in hand with "obscene amount of food" for me. The point of BBQ is to totally focus on the meat. The meat is given time and seasoning and attention and then the huge slab of meat is put on the table. Feeding frenzy ensues and you waddle out wondering how there was still more meat left. Thats the point of BBQ as I've come to understand it. Half the point is the absolutely ridiculous portions.
Back to the brisket. I got two slices of garlic toast (which was actually quite good) with some beef chunks and a swipe of sauce. The small scoop of meat was pretty much hidden under the toast. The meat was also pretty tough. The sauce was way to sugary. I honestly thought of that Loyd's BBQ they sell in tubs at publix in the fridge section. Thats how sweet and meh it was. I used the Mustard BBQ sauce on every bite to cut the sweetness of the plain sauce.
Side dishes were decent. The fries were good but I got a small handful, maybe 15. Remember that gorging part I mentioned? The potato salad was alright but also sweet and not very chunky, more of a whipped potato salad. My friend got the mac and cheese and only had a bite because of the indifference he felt towards it.
I paid my 8 dollars for the sandwich feeling a little cheated that I was still hungry and not very satisfied. I mean, fries are cheap. Really cheap. You could at least load up the plate so I have something to fill me up when you give me such meager portions. Somebody let me know when we have a real BBQ place in Gainesville. -
Review from Andrew C.
Washington, DC
4/29/2010 4 photos
Visit Dates: 04.27 & 04.29.2010
Good local place for BBQ in Gainesville. The place is fairly small on the inside though. Ordered the pulled pork plate with green beans and mac & cheese one day, and a pulled pork sandwich to go, and the Angus burger with crinkle fries and banana pudding on the other day. The pulled pork was delicious, as well as the sides. I loved the crinkle fries as well as the banana pudding, one of my favorite desserts. The Angus burger was okay, maybe I'm just not an Angus fan.
It's also interesting to note that mostly everything that the food is served in or eaten with is disposable (i.e. plastic forks, Styrofoam cups, etc.), which from an environmental standpoint isn't good.
They also serve breakfast if you're into that, I've never had any though. Oh, if you're an SAA or general UF Alumni Association member, you get 10% off. Major plus.Listed in: Top 5 BBQ
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Review from Gramley A.
Gainesville, FL
8/17/2011
Best BBQ in Gville. Pulled pork is great!
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Review from April O.
12/31/2009
A few nights back, I volunteered ribs for a get-together and called Chunky T's, only to hang up in disappointment when I couldn't get an answer. It was less than 45 minutes 'til dinner and the drive to my friends' house was a solid 15 minutes. I began to think that I'd have to settle for David's until I remembered ... Adam's is near my destination! And they're probably open!
This store used to be a donut shop before and it looks like it, so try not to be put off by the general grubbiness. The employees are eager to please (a little dim, though -- more in a moment) and will gladly tell you if there's a special available for the food that you're planning to order. For example, when I ordered the full rack of ribs, the cashier let me know that for about $5 more I could get two large sides and garlic bread. Our guests already had the side dishes ready to go though, so I declined and gave the cashier $30 for the $23 meal, and the dude dropped all of my change in the tip jar without even offering it to me first!
Three thoughts went through my head then:
1) I can get pure Suthun ig'nant on him and raise hell,
2) I can let it go completely,
3) I can order some more food to justify leaving behind a $6 tip on a take-out order.
I'm not in jail and I'm not really kicking myself too much right now, so hopefully you realize I went with option 3. In retrospect (and judging from the interactions that the employees had with other customers) I think that the guy was running on auto-pilot and not really thinking about what he was doing, so I'm not going to take it personally. I will, however, make sure all future transactions here are done with a debit card.
The ribs themselves were very meaty and tasty, and the sweet n' hot was a very nice change from the usual sugar sauce you get at most places in town. I still think Chunky T's is the best in town, but this is a good runner-up. 3.75 stars. -
Review from Caleb L.
Lake City, FL
9/24/2011
I was still recovering from too much home cooked barbecue with friends the night before, so I wasn't in any shape to try everything. Having to narrow it down to one selection, I of course went for the ribs. The four rib dinner comes with garlic bread and two sides for $9.99. My sides were potato salad and macaroni and cheese.
The sides were ok but not my favorite in either case. Looking over the menu and others' comments later, I should have tried the corn nuggets and collard greens. Oh well, a good reason to go back.
And I will return, because these ribs are awesome. They were exactly what I would expect in great ribs, a sweet and slightly spicy rub complementing just enough smoke to create perfect flavor in the tender meat. Though there was plenty of it on the four bones to feed a hungry man, I still managed to clean them off quite well- they were that good. They offered a choice of several sauces on the side, and I tried the sweet one which was good, but not needed as the ribs had plenty flavor on their own.
Without a question, these are the best ribs I've had in Gainesville. The rest of the menu looks promising, and I can't wait to go back and try more of it. -
Review from Jim B.
7/13/2010
Went tonight kinda by accident... I was going to hit the Indian place next door, but they were totally slammed and I had a time constraint.
So, I decided to try this place, which I have been meaning to try forever. Glad I did actually. The place is small - obviously a renovation of some other food joint - the generic corporate architecture gives that away. Gawds I hate corporate architecture styles. No reflection on these fine people however - they have done a nice job of making it work for them.
I noticed a smoker out back - and saw a guy putting what looked like hard wood on the fire. Good mojo there.
Against type I skipped the eponymous ribs and went for the 7oz pork meal, two sauces, sides of corn and mac & cheese. The mac & cheese rocks. The corn was tasty. I also got a slice of a home made cake - walnuts, pineapple, cream cheese frosting. Damn fine cake. The whole deal was 12 bucks and was way more than filling. Some of it is headed for the fridge for later. The slice of garlic toast was forgettable, but I don't add or subtract for that.
I'll have to go back and try the ribs next time and see if they live up to the raves elsewhere. I'll probably never sit in and eat because I hate when my clothes smell of the food I just had. Not a problem for many, as the place was better than half full when I wandered in. The service was snappy and the two guys behind the counter happy to make suggestions. I like that. Also, there are a couple of picnic tables on the sides, probably for the smoking types. -
Review from Alyssa N.
Novato, CA
12/2/2009
My son who recently relocated to Gainesville for graduate studies told me about this place and I'm glad he did. In my brief 4 day visit we ate there twice.
The food and service are great! I had the pulled pork sandwich on garlic toast with fries and slaw. My son had the ribs with fries. The drinks are of massive porportions. I always go with the sweet tea. I wanted to try the banana pudding but was completely stuffed. The prices are very reasonable.
It is clear that others like Adam's Ribs as well as it always seems to have customers regardless of the time of day.
This is now my go- to barbeque place whenever I visit Gainesville. -
Review from Alex E.
8/19/2007
Among the BBQ places that are open 6-7 days of the week in North Central Florida, this may be the very best. Stepping out of your car, you will immediately smell the smoke that lets you know you made a good choice. Their menu is pretty extensive and they serve breakfast lunch and dinner.
The service is really nice and the people make coming back worth it.
The portion sizes are really big for the price, you can easily make two meals out of your order. (coincidentally the chicken reheats really well!)
One great thing about Adam's Rib Company is that they do the meat up real basic. They smoke it real well, and put basic BBQ seasonings on it, but otherwise leave it unfussed with. The sauce is up to you. I went for the tomato-based basic sauce, but they also offer spicy sauces, mustard sauces, and carolina vinegar sauce. So whatever BBQ school you're a fan of, you'll find something to enjoy at Adam's.
Overall, a must-visit for any Gainesville resident. -
Review from Kevin W.
Gainesville, FL
3/10/2009
Okay, I like to think I'm pretty experienced with BBQ. I'm familiar with the whole mustard base vs. molasses debate. I myself prefer the molasses based, but regardless...
I've always liked Adam's. It's not the best BBQ in town, my choice for that is David's, but Adam's is tons better than Sonny's. However, Adam's is a lot closer to where I work so I end up there when I have a hankering for BBQ. It's never been bad for me. I usually get the rib dinner which is a ton of food for like 10 bucks. The meat is delicious and cooked perfectly.
I'm not sure who this "homosexual" is (gasp! not a "gay" server) but ya' know, come on, really? The staff has always been clean, friendly and attentive whenever I have gone.
Also, this place is locally owned by Adam and his wife. Really good Christians. I'm not, but they are, lol. -
Review from grub t.
Quartz Hill, CA
6/11/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Coming from Cali and never had southern ribs except for Chiles. I took one bite of Adams ribs and WOW. Adams is going to help me get pass these 4 years.
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Review from Tim F.
Hollywood, FL
8/19/2010
I really would much rather give this place a three and a half than a three. It just isn't quite a four, but definitely not bad enough to be a three either.
That said, I really liked the food here. I had the beef brisket sandwich with french fries and mac and cheese. My girlfriend had the quarter chicken with potato salad and mac and cheese. Both of us enjoyed our meals. I especially liked the sandwich; the bread and the bbq sauce made it almost perfect. However, the place was very small and while that may not bother a lot of people I just didn't like it too much. Also, my favorite BBQ place would have to be Sonny's, and it takes a lot for me to recommend a BBQ place that isn't Sonny's. So while I liked it here, I'd still rather head over there instead. -
Review from Luke M.
Gainesville, FL
6/9/2011
HANDS DOWN THE BEST BBQ PLACE IN TOWN! I would say i eat here on avaerage 3-4 times a week...maybe even more. They always have daily specials that compliment there already low prices and the best part of all is their food. I've been to a bunch of bbq places around gainesville, Sonnys and Kays are both great places but nothing compared to the taste of Adams. I always get the pulled pork, usually all you can eat for $12 always with a side of green beans and collard greens. If your like me and enjoy some good old fashioned fall off the bone BBQ then make a trip to Adams asap!
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Review from Nico S.
Brooklyn, NY
4/29/2011
Personally, I like the "mom n pop's" countryside vibe. Good service, all 3 waitresses tended to us quite frequently, and our food came out rather quickly. I had the ribs with mac n cheese and beans and D had the brisket with coleslaw and fries. All of the food was great. Tisk tisk to the Styrofoam cups and plastic silverware. Since I'm not a big southern food fan, I probably won't come back often, but I'd recommend it!
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Review from Brent F.
Gainesville, FL
3/7/2011
If you can drive by this place and ignore the smell, you are a better person than I. Man, that smell!
Good food, great smell! -
Review from Holly S.
Steamboat Springs, CO
10/28/2009
Best BBQ in town if you like Kansas City/Memphis style. The sauce is sweet and spicy---and no mustard (thank God). Make sure you get the banana pudding for dessert.
This place is great for take-out, not so great if you like ambiance in your dining. -
Review from Jason T.
Gainesville, FL
5/15/2011
I LOVE THIS PLACE. If I had an hour to live, I would make my last meal Adam's half slab dinner with corn nuggets and collard greens. For dessert, the best darn cake in the whole world...Hawiian cake.
So, I have been coming here at least twice a month since I discovered the place last spring. The waitresses (I don't think any guys work there) are all attentive and very friendly. I sense that they like what they do and are like family. In fact, I am pretty sure it is family owned and operated.
The parking is limited but, it is a "mom and pops" type restaurant. It is not a chain, just one location. I like to come for an early dinner around 5 to avoid the crowds. Seating is limited, but the staff always accomodates and the wait, if any, is never long.
Let's talk about food. The ribs are basically a piece of heaven on a plate, they are so moist, tender and juicy. The smoke flavor and whatever else they put on them is perfect. Many compliments to the chef. The everday special for $5.99 is a good-sized chopped chicken sandwich with fries. The chicken is always moist and the meal hits just the right spot. The prices are very reasonable, I can definately see a family of four eating for under $30.
Oh, and ignore the negative reviews. I have never encountered anything negative about Adam's Rib Co. Staff is friendly, service is quick, smell is sensational and the restaurant is always clean. -
Review from Julia B.
Brooklyn, NY
1/13/2010
Went here for the first time tonight. This place is soooo good! When we got there they had just run out of ribs, which was disapointing, but after eating our second choice - pork and brisket we were totally satisfied. The sides and all of the many sauces they have for the meats were awesome. As we were walking out the guys working there gave us a complimentary to-go order of ribs as they just finished cooking a fresh batch. We just got home and WOW, those are some of the best ribs I've ever had! I'm not sure if there's a place in town that can top this one.
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Review from Jeremy B.
Orlando, FL
8/6/2010 1 Check-in Here
I grew up in the south and every now and again I have an ache for a good pulled pork sandwich. I know what I'm looking for when I'm on the road too. Need to have smoke billowing out of it and usually looks dumpy. The best ones are a big black man with a grill on the road. Adam's rib co is not quite that but they had a pulled pork sandwich special for $5.99. The sandwich was freshly pulled, nice charring on the meat, on grilled and buttered garlic toast. The restaurant has a large variety of squeeze bottle sauces. I immediately reached for the Carolina mustard bbq vinegar. We called this Carolina Pig Sauce in North Florida. For those who don't know this is meant for pulled pork. Was not at all disappointed. The cole slaw was good and the amount of meat perfect. If you have only been to something like Sonny's, you have to give this a shot. Way better.
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Review from Heather S.
Gainesville, FL
9/12/2006
I'm not usually a big fan of BBQ, but Adam's Rib (while also sporting a clever name for themselves) was delicious! When picking up my dry-cleaning at Rip's, the owner could not say enough good things about this place. He was so adamant, I decided to see for myself. The folks that work here did everything possible to make us comfortable - they were so nice, I'd come back just for them. I think this place used to be a Dunkin' Donuts. The atmosphere isn't so great, but they do a good take-out business, and besides - you are there for the food! Tender, fall-from-the-bone chicken, authentic collard greens, yummy green beans and mac 'n cheese so cheesy, it'll string from your bowl to your fork. Original blends of BBQ and hot sauces on the counter. Treat yourself to their homemade banana pudding for a happy ending, BBQ-style. I can't wait to try their breakfast specials.
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Review from Katie A.
Champaign, IL
8/13/2008
Best BBQ in Gainesville. Their collard greens and corn nuggets are to die for. The smoked turkey salad is awesome, too! We go here once a month for the food, but the employees are great as well. Soon, we will try breakfast here. They deliver through http://GatorFood.com.
