Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack - Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack 9 Williams Road

Name: Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack - Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack 9 Williams Road
Address: Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack 9 Williams Road, Paihia 0200, New Zealand, 0200, Zealand

4.4/5 ★ based on 8 reviews

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Address :	Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack 9 Williams Road, Paihia 0200, New Zealand
Phone :	📞 +9
Postal code :	0200
Website :	https://www.jimmyjacksribshack.co.nz/
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Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack 9 Williams Road, Paihia 0200, New Zealand

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T	Tree Pro Northland on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Wasn’t happy about the guy making us wait outside in the cold until our other guest arrived before he let us in. Then when other groups turned up he let them in immediately and allowed them to wait on the drink stools. We had 3 children as well and there was plenty of room. Definitely doesn’t have children. Would not recommend at all pro service.
T	The Steininger’s Adventure Story on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ We always have a great experience here.. we visited this restaurant multiple times for the past two years and food are always good and warm.. they have a very yummy salmon as well, some seafood options and ofcourse the seafood chowder…
E	Eduardo Ernesto Rodriguez Perez on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I had a ribs sharing platter, fair amount of food for 2 people. The ribs were good, what I liked is that they weren't as sweet as other bbq places, it also came with fries and wedges, sour cream, crab dip (exquisite) and chicken wings. Also the Nashville chicken was good, just a little disappointed by how spicy it was, (not that spicy, and it was the spiciest) but still good. Overall the place was great and it speaks as it stayed busy all the time we where eating there. The only thing I didn't understood, is that they had us waiting outside (as we where waiting for 2 more friends) and we thought: - Well, we can wait inside, and we would be ordering more and ahead while waiting for our friends. Overall, I liked it, it's my second time there, and won't be the last, there's definitively a variety for several visits, and it's so close to the pier and other businesses, so, definitely worth a visit. I definitively recommend it for a weekend getaway as you can make most of your day in paihia there.
I	Ivan Ho on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Not bad. Classic meats. The steak was pretty good but some things were on the bland side. The platter was really worth its money! The only thing that needed improvement was their so called signature crab dipping sauce. Tasted bland and feels like they blended up some frozen imitation crab meat with some cream, butter and water… Was going to give them four stars but the dining experience was very strange and awkward. One of the younger waiter was just standing around near our table (maybe because they had no other customers on the side he was looking after except our table) I think he needed more training on the job or maybe he was new? Overall it was not bad.
G	Gerardo Caballero on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Finally I had the opportunity to get to know this famous place, sadly at first the welcoming was terrible, but it was the only bad thing, we asked a table for 7 people but at the time there were only 5 of us present, so the man at the entrance denied us a table under what must be the stupidest policy I have ever heard, instead of letting us in to freshen up with a drink while we waited for our friends this person made us wait outside eventhough there were some empty tables inside, just because "incomplete groups can not enter" we had to wait outside "Queued" but there was no one else waiting, no one else came, even so this person went out on another occasion to repeat the same absurd policy, absurd because it prevents customers from start consuming on the restaurant, it is quite silly, especially for what it is " NZ's most famous ribs." On the contrary, the service inside is incredible, the waitresses are extremely friendly and fun, the food is magnificent and lives up to its reputation, the meat comes off from the bone easily, the sauce is not too sweet or too acid, their menu of Cocktails are tasty as is their beer; They also has the attention with the children of giving them a sheet to play in while they are waiting for the food. If you dial on the phone a recording tells you that they can't reserve tables but on arrival there were a couple of large tables with a "reserved" sign. The experience except for the reception was magnificent, a highly recommended place, but do not forget to arrive the whole group at the same time or you will have to wait outside.
K	Kate Alex Sidorova on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Went for the premium rib platter… got all the meats as described in the menu plus a LOT of potato 4 different ways: wedges (these were like half of the main plate), fries, curly fries, potato salad- not sure why it needed that much of potato, plus onion rings and corn chips. Would’ve preferred 2 of those sides substituted with a green salad or something fresh otherwise it just looked too greasy, we didn’t even touched most of it. The ribs were spot on & the crab dip was really nice ?? Not too sure about the apple cider on tap - tasted like a lemonade. Overall, a good vibe, family friendly and prob needed some music.
J	Jo Keegan on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Delicious food, great service and generous portions. Sat outside and enjoyed the Summer evening. It's been three years since we've been back to Paihia and Jimmy Jack's. The food is good as I remember it. They did charge for the containers to take food home ($1.00 each). Never been charged before by a cafe or restaurant, so not sure about that, but I know they need to buy them. Definitely a good place to go, and they cater for children as well. Just watch out for those hungry seagulls outside, they'll take any opportunity to steal whatever food they can! They think it's their Christmas if you finish, leave, and there is still food there!
J	Julia Harms on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Oh my gosh, their crab dip is SO good. We ordered the scotch fillet and the twisted ribs, with the crab dip and calamari starter. Absolutely delicious, all of it! The meat was incredibly tender (practically falling off the bone!). Portions are very generous, and everything was fantastic. Very attentive and lovely staff, also! :)