Shane’s Rib Shack

Ok, the food is ok to pretty good, but you will age in the process of waiting for it. We ordered a rack of ribs and a half pound of bbq and waited (along with 8 other strangers) for over 40 minutes. Shouldn’t a bbq place have food cooking and prepared all day? Restaurant at UCity is not very clean, and counter staff was abrupt trying to push customers thru.
I’ve said it before — pay the difference and go to Jim n Nick’s. The food is always good there, the staff courteous, and the place is clean.

My boyfriend suggested we eat at Shane’s. I’d never gone before. Sinc he’s picky about where he eats it thought it’d be better. Shane’s did NOT meet my expectations for a BBQ joint. It’s more like a Micky D’s of BBQ.
I ordered the chicken sandwich and baked beans. The baked beans were good but the sandwich was a joke. I could have baked chicken breasts in my oven and slathered them with sauce and sold them. That’s basically what I got. When I’m thinking of greeting the BBQ chicken I’m thinking its chopped not cubed. The sauces are very runny which made for a pitiful sandwich… big chunks of chicken and runny sauce.
I’m glad I didn’t pay for the meal and I won’t recommend going to Shane’s.

Amazing, fatty, delicious, and filling food. Anything you get here is amazing, fresh and so delicious. The four different barbecue sauces at each table is a nice touch. Everyone in the University area needs to give this place a try.

It’s worth saving up your appetite for this place. those ribs are slammin! Not only was the food great, but the staff was extremely friendly. Great food + great service = repeat customer. Thanks for teaching me to not boil my ribs ever again!

I went with 7 others tonight for the first time & was impressed. I thought it was great fast food. The BBQ chicken was pretty good, the chicken fingers were surprisingly great & the hush puppies were fantastic. The fries were OK, the cole slaw was good, the sweet potato fries were good. The others I was with enjoyed the ribs & the BBQ (pork). The peach cobbler was pretty good & the peach (sweet) tea was tasty. I’m not saying it’s the best BBQ or anything, but for the price & fast food, I think it’s well worth it.

It was good nothing special. I ordered smoked chicken with fries okra and some peach cobbler. Not sure if I would go back again.

Stopped through to pick up a few of my faves for the weekend «treat myself, don’t cheat myself» ! So I called ahead and ordered the «Big Dad» the Two Meat plate w chicken and ribs… «Whoooo wheee»!!
Been here and I already know how they «get down», so I was hoping it would be business as usual, and it was (yessssss). Arrived after navigating traffic through crazy parking lot and was greeted warmly upon arrival. A short minute or two and had my order fresh w Texas toast, green beans, and potato salad. This place is on point, consistent, and service is friendly and welcoming. Be sure to ask for the homemade peach cobbler «if you can hang» :) …I didn’t think about pics because as usual my hands and mouth were fully engaged and «assault» was completed. I’m coming back for smoked wings next time, heard they do them the Justice… I’ve always ordered to go, but the dining area always looks welcoming if ur in the mood to sit down and relax. I prefer UK get busy at home! ;)

Eat here at least 3 times a week! They have amazing food specials every day of the week and the price is great. Friendly workers who are quick and efficient.

Great barbecue! Order the pulled pork! It is to die, simply to die!
Kids eat free on Sunday’s with the purchase of a plate.

No need to go here, at all. To label this place BBQ is laughable. If you like slow cooked pork with HFCS bbq sauce on top, Shane’s is for you. This is fast food, at best. Chicken fingers, burgers, etc.
There isn’t even a smoker! No love goes into the cooking. No smoke ring.
I will never go here again.

I’ve heard great things about Shane’s and finally decided to try it! I tried the sampler and everything was hot and fresh with a great flavor. I added more sauce to my pulled pork but all in all it was great! I only have 4 stars because I did To Go and didn’t get to experience dinning in. Next time I go I will defintely dine in !! Yummmy

Ask for plastic gloved and go crazy.
I like the half chicken, the pork, and ribs.
The staff are so upbeat. When I asked for gloves the waiter was so enthusiastic. Someone at another table saw what I was doing and he joined in too.

I have sampled most of the BBQ in Charlotte, a bit in Lexington, NC and a few places around the country such as Atlanta and Nashville. That said, I must not be an expert compared to some of the reviews I am seeing because I think Shane’s has pretty much the best BBQ and ribs of any place I’ve tried. I like mustard or vinegar based (tangier) sauces and Shane’s has those in abundance. They also have free kids meals on Sundays and a military discount that makes them a VERY friendly veteran spot as well. The BBQ is fresh, smokey, and flavorful and the cole slaw is perfect if you add a dash of the sizzle sauce to it. Ribs are tender, well-​seasoned and plentiful and the Brunswick stew is a must-​try — even if it is just a cup. The peach cobbler is an excellent finish to an outstanding meal. Catering is an option as well and the service is awesome.

My first time! My children kept talking about this place. They are 19 years old with huge appetites and this place fits the bill. I had the BBQ sandwich with the absolute best okra ever as a side. My son had the monster burger with BBQ atop and slaw. It was too tall to bite. I grazed off their plates. Can’t wait to go again. Well worth the money… yum yum.

Efficient, good quality and great prices. Casual — counter service. BBQ chicken had a tasty rub and was cooked perfectly. Need I say more? 4 stars is really good in my book. 5 stars is reserved for the very best and that’s almost impossible to do at their prices.

Great BBQ and lunch place — Great variety on the menu of BBQ items and the prices are reasonable.
The peach cobbler for dessert is to die for.
I highly recommend this as a place to go for a great meal and quick place to eat. Not a place to take a date on in a formal setting but great food with great service.
The persons that rated this low are just plain wrong — I make a point to get here every time I come from out of town on work.
Try it out, you will not be disappointed.

Tasted AWESOME! The staff was super nice. Had good text and Facebook deals. Got a free peach cobbler for liking on facebook. Ordered the sampler-​tasty. Portions were great. I’ll be back. My first visit was a good one

Uh oh, i’m worried that one of my favorite lunch spots could be in trouble. I usually eat at the Northlake location, but lately I’ve been disappointed in the long lines at the register. The cashier is also responsible to process phone orders, which holds up the line of people waiting to order. Not a problem today at the university location. In fact, I about had the place to myself at 1 pm.
I walked in and had to wait for the cashier to come out of the back somewhere. After she took my order, she delivered my chicken tenders to me in just a couple of minutes. The portion size was much smaller than what i’m used to, but still tasty. Are they cutting payroll and serving sizes to save $? Not sure, but the whole time I was there, I didn’t see another employee. Good thing they weren’t busy.

Visited this location for the first time as I was heading to the nearby DMV and just knew I would need to be well fueled for that experience. That said, well fueled does not necessarily mean well fed when it comes to eating at Shane’s. What I mean by that is, it’s a BBQ place obviously but, it’s clearly a chain version of the genre.
Nothing at this Shane’s or any other location is inherently bad when taken on it’s own merits, you just can’t start comparing your meal to real BBQ from some local place. Example. The pork on my sandwich was plentiful, not fatty and fairly moist. But, if I’m looking for any bark or trying to taste any smoke flavor I will be left wanting.
While I did not try them this visit, I do think Shane’s does a better job on ribs than anything else so would assume that holds true at this location. Just wish they were spareribs vs. baby backs…

Ribs!!! This place is my favorite place for ribs, no question! I was a little iffy about coming here, but now I can’t stop.
When I first walked in, I thought the environment’s decorations were nice. Nothing fancy, but it had a homey feeling. There are some TV’s scattered around the restaurant so that you can watch a game while you’re eating. I don’t really care about that because I’m always in the zone when I eat, but others may not be dedicated like I am. As soon as you walk through the door, the counter for you to order the food is smack right there! Very convenient.
So let’s get on to the ribs. BOMB. Have I ever tasted anything so delish? Well, yeah, but the ribs are pretty up there on my delicious food list. I am never disappointed time after time again when I visit. On Saturdays, they have a special where the half rack of ribs are $ 10, so I find myself there on occasionally weekends. Their potato salad isn’t too shabby either! If you’re in the University area, you definitely need to check this place out!