College Guide 2013: Best Places for Ribs

LJ’s BBQ

Pawtucket

Influenced by the authentic roadside barbeques you would find in Virginia and Arkansas, LJ’s makes you feel like you have taken a trip down to the south. Reviewed as “Best of Rhode Island,” this award winning barbecue restaurant specializes in preparing their ribs by low and slow cooking them in their customized barbecue pit. Check out their fixed menu on Tuesdays, which offers a complete meal from salad to dessert for $21.

727 East Avenue, Pawtucket

401-305-5255

Hours: Mon-Thurs 11:30 AM - 8:30 PM, Fri 11:30 AM - 9 PM, Sat 10 AM -9 PM, Sun 10 AM - 8 PM.

Photo: Flickr/Quasic

Wes' Rib House

Providence

This Missouri-style rib house is a Rhode Island favorite and has been named the winner of multiple awards, including Best Rib Restaurant, for seven consecutive years. Don’t forget to order Wes' chili or BBQ chopped sandwich for a taste of their other award winning items.

38 Dike Street, Providence

401-421-9090

Hours: Mon-Thurs 11:30 AM - 2 AM, Fri-Sat 11:30 AM - 4 AM, Sun 12 PM - 2 AM.

Photo: Flickr/rob_rob2001

Rick’s Road House

Providence

Want to feel like you’ve just stopped for some small-town food along Route 66? It’s time you eat at Rick’s Road House. From their ribs which are slow smoked over hickory and applewood, to their burger bar and award winning “State fair” desserts,” at Rick’s Road House you get the satisfaction of a home-cooked meal without having to go home. Don’t miss out on their enormous wall-sized TV and 25¢ wings on Mondays and Thursdays during game nights or karaoke on Tuesdays after 9pm.

370 Richmond Street, Providence

401-272-7675

Hours: Mon-Thurs 11:30 AM - 11 PM, Fri-Sat 11:30 AM - 12 AM.

Photo: Flickr/rob_rob2001

Oak Hill Tavern House

North Kingstown

Stop by the Oak Hill Tavern House for slow-smoked ribs that will make your mouth water. Head over on Wednesdays for chicken wings and mini corn dogs for 35¢ each all day long and make sure to visit their website to check out the different specialty deals they offer every day after 5pm.

565 Tower Hill Road, North Kingstown

401-294-3282

Hours: (Kitchen) Tues-Sat 11 AM - 9:30 PM, Sun 11 AM - 9 PM. (Tavern) Sat-Sun 11 AM - 1 AM. 

Becky’s BBQ

Middletown

Becky’s BBQ will have you smelling its delicious BBQ pulled pork as soon as you enter the door. You can even see the huge BBQ pit that smokes the meat in the back of the restaurant. Located in an old, New England-style colonial house, you'll feel right at home at Becky’s.

82 East Main Road, Middletown

401-841-9909

Hours: Mon-Sat 11 AM - 8 PM, Sun 12 PM - 8 PM.

Ladder 133

Providence

A four minute drive from the PC campus, Ladder 133 offers BBQ and so much more. Smoked and glazed with a house-made sauce and served with jalapeno and cheddar cornbread, Ladder 133 serves some of the best ribs in the area. Also, don’t forget to check out their weekly deals; on Mondays you receive 20% off your bill from 11:30am to 12am and on Thursdays you can get a burger
and a beer for only $8.99.

133 Douglas Avenue, Providence

401- 272- 7427

Hours: Sun-Thurs 11:30 AM - 1 AM, Fri-Sat 11:30 AM - 2 AM. 

Photo: Flickr/tkd540