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The Rib Co.

72183 Twentynine Palms Highway, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
760-367-1663
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Cuisines: Barbecue
Good for: Child-friendly
Dining options: Dinner
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Good for: Child-friendly
Dining options: Dinner
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62% Recommend
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Santa Clara, California
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78 reviews 78 reviews
30 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

My boyfriend and I and another couple ate dinner here the first week of May. The Rib Co. was recommended by the staff at our hotel. As another reviewer said, it's an "unassuming" place, but don't let that stop you from coming here. The man at the barbecue out front gave us a friendly greeting and we talked about what... More

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Torrance, California
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25 reviews 25 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

I try to take frequent weekend desert getaways to Twentynine Palms every year. And by "frequent", I mean at least 1-3 times a year, but always one visit per year minimum contingent on time and budget. During those times, I always make it a point to dine at the Rib Co. The food is always great , the price they... More

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Los Angeles, California
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55 reviews 55 reviews
40 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

We had a hankering for ribs and saw this restaurant listed in the guest directory of our hotel room. It is an unassuming place, inside and out, but our interest was peaked by the ribs being cooked outdoors as we pulled up in the parking lot. My husband ordered the babyback ribs with whiskey glaze and I ordered the Triple... More

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Houston, Texas
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10 reviews 10 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

My husband loved his huge slab of ribs with their house sauce. Big, juicy, tender and fell off the bone just as great ribs should. I had the special brisket sandwich and it was ok but not great. I guess when a restaurant is called ribs that's just what you should order. I will next time!

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Toronto, Canada
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

Caesar Salad with grilled chicken was very disappointing. It was a very soggy, limp lettuce and the grilled chicken was dry. It tasted liked last nights leftover lettuce As for the Fish and Chip special of the day , the fish was very nice, lightly breaded and crunchy, but the chips were tough and the coleslaw totally lacked spices. Would... More

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89 reviews 89 reviews
66 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 63 cities Reviews in 63 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013 via mobile

We had heard mixed reviews about this place but after eating here we would recommend this local restaurant without hesitation. We dined there on a Thursday evening with a group of 7, of which there were 2 guys who constantly joke with the wait staff wherever we go. Our waitress (can't remember her name but she was was from Staten... More

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Saint Louis, Missouri
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18 reviews 18 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013 via mobile

Stopped in fort birthday dinner after a long day at Disney Land. Service was excellent. We were greeted and seated quickly. Our waitress was pleasant and professional. We passed the smoker on the way from the parking lot, and it really put us in the mood, nothing a smoker at work. Once inside, 3 of us ordered prime rib, a... More

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Virginia
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18 reviews 18 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

A group of about nine of us went here on a weeknight. I had the pulled pork BBQ sandwich with slaw and really enjoyed it, but the place is not well kept. Our table was sticky (ugh) and overall the place felt dirty. So if cleanliness is your thing, you might want to skip this. I

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Kalmar, Sweden
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15 reviews 15 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

I am a "ribholic" (i looooove ribs) and The rib made the best ribs i ever tasted. And the ribs are huge, with a lot of meat. And they have grilled jalapenos filled with cheese, and my tastebuds were dancing cancan. I will be back as soon as possible. So sad that i live in sweden.. miss those ribs. The... More

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Dallas, Texas
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11 reviews 11 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2013

A little rough on the outside, and just as rough on the inside. Good selection on the menu, good service, and great sweet tea. Steak was cooked as ordered, potato was good, and the cornbread muffin was awesome. Maybe a little pricey, but would rather pay the extra than go to a fast food joint. Good stuff.

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