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Rib Crib

455 Tiffany Dr, Mason City, IA 50401
641- 424-3794
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Ranked #15 of 31 restaurants in Mason City
Cuisines: American, Barbecue
Good for: Business
Dining options: Takeout
Restaurant details
Good for: Business
Dining options: Takeout
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Meservey, Iowa, United States
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26 reviews 26 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

My husband loved the restuarant and all the meat that was offerred. I'm not a big meat lover (not a vegetarian) and became ill after. I'm always ready to give a 2nd chance. After becoming ill the 2nd time- I won't be returning. Go for it if you're a meat lover.

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Ankeny, Iowa
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19 reviews 19 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

I know it is crazy to go to a RIB place and not get ribs........but let me tell you about the SW Chicken Spud. The spud must have been grown on steriods...........HUGE fills the dinner plate! With the SW Chicken Spud comes a Corn Salsa that is to die for! Others had the ribs and LOVED them..........Grandson loves the Chicken... More

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See 2 more reviews by Marlys F for Mason City
LIVERMORE
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4 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 November 2012

well if you are looking for great ribs, you have found them. very good variety and good value for your dollars. fun place to go for a relaxing dinner or to just hang out.

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Corry, Pennsylvania
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47 reviews 47 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 October 2012

I have visited this chain in several states, but my wife has never been to one, so we side tracked on our recent vacation so she could experience it. I was a bit disappointed in this particular one. They didn't have sweet tea for starters, and the food wasn't very hot. Overall a bit disappointed.

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Romney, West Virginia
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 September 2012

The food was perfect. The atmosphere was nice. The service was nothing short of amazing. For the price, it was a great value and the best meal I had while I was in Mason City, IA, on vacation.

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Lake Mills, Iowa, United States
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4 restaurant reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 August 2012

We were definitely not impressed with the BBQ. It was definitely the 'chain restaurant' taste. The waitstaff were great but we went there for the food and will not go back because of it. The ribs were extremely tough and pretty much burnt. Everything else was just...ok. We may have just gotten a 'bad night'...but not willing to try it... More

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See 3 more reviews by Annette C for Mason City
Forest City, Iowa
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52 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 44 cities Reviews in 44 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 August 2012

Rib Crib was recommended to me, but I--most likely--will not return. It took a while to get seated, but our server was friendly and fast. Our appetizer, the Chicken Quesadilla, was great. Try it with the mild BBQ sauce instead of the salsa: delicious. The turkey and brisket were very good, but the ribs--although very meaty--did not have a great... More

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Powhatan, Virginia
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65 reviews 65 reviews
38 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 July 2012

Was visiting for the JT Tumilson 5K, and this restaurant was next to my hotel, which was my good fortune!! Was greeted by a super friendly waitress, who was cheerful and helpful. I asked for a mojito, but alas, no mint..:( That ended up being fine, though, because she brought me this schooner of delicious sangria! Great recommendation. She then... More

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Kanawha, Ia
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20 reviews 20 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 June 2012

We love this place. I most often have some type of pulled pork. I LOVE it. I also like the fried okra. You can't beat the price. My husband has had the loaded baked potato and it is enormous! Great place to eat and not spend a fortune.

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Sergeant Bluff, Iowa
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9 reviews 9 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012

We ate at this restaurant this weekend and found it very good. The onion rings were great. You get alot of food for your money. Staff was very good also.

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