Based on 111 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Drive-through ✔️ No delivery
Address:
9316 State St, Gainesville, AL 35464
Phone: (205) 652-1115
Social Profile: 
Hours
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 12–8 PM |
| Sunday | 12–5 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
|
Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
Menu Photos
Photo Gallery
Reviews
Jeffrey Cowgill
We stopped by here for lunch one day. Folks, I’ve been bbq’ing for 40 years and Pitmaster Jamie has got it down! I saw pictures of his smokers several months ago and knew I had to make the trip at some point in time.
… more
Maggie Landrum
My experience at the Alabama Rib Shack is always a good experience. The food is delicious, seasoned to perfection. The service is exceptional and the atmosphere is always inviting. Honestly they have some of the best BBQ that I have ever tasted. Try it. You won’t be disappointed.
… more
Snak8y8s
Super friendly staff. Your not gonna find Que and sides like this often. A must try as all the bbq served has amazing flavor and smokeyness. Also had the beef short rib special .
… more
Clay Elliott
Absolutely one the best BBQ restaurants I’ve been to in Alabama!! The restaurant is located in Gainesville, AL, one of rich history and this BBQ restaurant fits right in! All the food we had was absolutely delicious! I had the St Louis rib and 1/4 chicken plate with the best collard greens and cole slaw as a side. My wife had a BBQ pulled pork plate with Cole slaw, potato salad and baked beans. If they have strawberry shortcake, definitely get it! My wife got it and i tried it and it was phenomenal, the cake is lemon ppmd cake which makes it even more stunning!! The staff are super friendly and always making sure you’re enjoying your meal. The restaurant atmosphere makes you feel like you’re at home and has a very homey/hunting cabin feel to it. The owner Jamie Mitchell was super friendly and came out to make sure we were enjoying everything. If you’re looking for an excellent BBQ restaurant with great service and great atmosphere, look no further than Alabama Rib Shack in Gainesville, AL! We will definitely be back soon!
… more
Cindy Harper
We have been passing by since they started building this place but it’s never open when we go by. Finally today we made a point of going for lunch and man have we been missing out. Everything was amazing from food to staff. We got the Big Sampler which is all the meats plus 2 sides. We added 2 more sides because we wanted to try it all. Slaw, potato salad, baked beans and collard greens all amazing! Ribs and chicken mouth watering even the pig tail which I wasn’t sure about was great! This will be our regular stop from now on everything we pass.
… more
Tim Skinner
Best BBQ I’ve had in a long time. The sides were amazing as well. Got to try the greens and yams. Ribs and jerk chicken are delicious. Drinks are great . Service was great. Enjoyed talking to the owner and his staff. Atmosphere was perfect. This guy has it Going on. Worth the drive go get some. Will be back.
… more
Ruthie Washington
Good food,great atmosphere. Worth the 2 hour drive
… more
Kenya K Cook
AMAZING. I’ve never walked into a venue and instantly fell in love with everything about it. The Pitmaster Jamie Mitchell greeted us at the door with the biggest most welcoming smile. I knew we were in the right place. I would recommend something on the menu but I’m just going to recommend, “the menu.”
… more
HILL ROBINSON
Loved the atmosphere and the food was fantastic! Probably the best collard greens I’ve ever had. All of the food is locally sourced. Can’t wait to come back and spend some time on the patio. Pitmaster Jamie Lee was great! Stop by if you’re in the area! Worth the detour off the interstate!
… more
Tanya Purvis
The food was delicious!! The macaroni and cheese was the best I have ever had anywhere. We got the sampler and it was loaded with meats and our sides. It was delicious. We will most definitely make the hour drive to eat there again.
… more
… View more