Based on 318 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery
Address:
302 Winchester Ave, New Haven, CT 06511
Phone: (203) 745-4998
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Hours
| Saturday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–8 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–8 PM |
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Reviews
Amy Rodriguez
First time here! Ordered the baked potato with brisket! Included sour cream, butter, cheese and bbq sauce. I like baked potatoes but I LOVED the one I ordered from here today. The brisket was juicy and tender and the potato was a decent size! Really enjoyed my meal, music was good too 🙂
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Preference Construction Best in The Business
Great food. BBQ sauce is tasty. Excellent ribs. My girls love it there.
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Melissa Sanchez
I’ve used Ricky D’s many times for catering for corporate events and they have always been a big hit for the group. Great food. Great people that work there. It’s always a must for me in New Haven.
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Amber Smalls
I tried eating at this please twice. Both times it was extremely disappointing. Brisket meat is expensive and its dry. The sides came to me cold. The wings are so small. There is no meat on the bones and they are overcooked to where it’s hard to eat. A hard pass for me. Try bears smokehouse instead.
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Steffon Greatness
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Jemma Siperstein
Best BBQ in Connecticut! Ribs, wings and chicken are amazing and the corn bread is delicious! Also -great people and wonderful service!
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Shermaine Edmonds
Disappointed. Rib tips were super salty, collards had no flavor and the Mac and cheese was a let down. The noodles were over cooked and literally mush.
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FaT_ KId203
Hands-down great food! The pulled pork and brisket sandwiches were very well proportioned and juicy. They don’t skimp on anything and the prices are very affordable. I will definitely be ordering from here again.
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Eudora Deveraux
FLAVOR! FLAVOR! FLAVOR! Robust southern BBQ flavor. Our experience was great. The food is cooked well, seasoned, and provided in good portions. The music played in the restaurant is a big bonus.
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Shane S.
When I see a place rated 4.7 of 5 stars when I’m searching for a place to eat, I’m intrigued. Admittedly, I was skeptical upon walking in. The restaurant is located in a building that in no way resembles a rib shack. In my mind I’m already deducting points from my review. I was assuming that this was going to be another white owned barbeque place that employs minorities to pull off the look of authenticity. I almost turned around and went elsewhere. I’m glad I didn’t. I looked around and saw pennants from HBCU’S, and a few other things that made me feel a bit more comfortable with my decision to eat here. The musical atmosphere was pleasant, as was the staff. And then I saw the menu. It had what I was looking for. All the right meat selections and all the right sides to go with them. Usually I prefer to order a sampler so I can try out a bunch of things. Unfortunately I now drive a very thirsty truck instead of my good old Honda that only sipped at the gas I put in it. So what do you get when you go to a rib shack? RIBS! How do I describe them? Fan tastic! I showed no shame in cleaning the bones of every available piece of meat on them. And I’ll do it again. Soon! Why did I only give them 4 stars instead of 5? Honestly, because I wasn’t able to try more of the menu. When I return I plan to do just that and I’ll adjust my rating accordingly. Moral of the story: Don’t judge the food by the building that houses it. Try it, then decide. In the case of Ricky D’s Rib Shack, you’ll be pleasantly surprised. I was!
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