The Rib Rack is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Philadelphia.

1. The Rib Rack

8.4
BustletonAve, Philadelphia, PA
BBQ Joint · Oxford Circle - Castor · 14 tips and reviews

Jeaneane P.Jeaneane Patrice: The caesar side salad is awesome!!! Sopping wet ribs, extra sauce provided, amazing sweet potato and corn bread that's bangin! Fat city!

Edward K.Edward Kugler: Get the wings and love the Baby Back Ribs!

Daniel V.Daniel Vaughan: Great ribs. Just as I remembered. Still expensive

Sweet Lucy's Smokehouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Philadelphia.

2. Sweet Lucy's Smokehouse

9.0
7500 State Rd (btwn Rhawn St & Bleigh Ave), Philadelphia, PA
BBQ Joint · Holmesburg · 72 tips and reviews

Jacquelyne D.Jacquelyne DeSimone: Ribs here are to die for! Monday night all you can eat special is a great way to try a little of everything.

Dr. Ive A. RoundcstuffDr. Ive A. Roundcstuff: The ribs here are just amazing. I've treid BBQ places all over the southern states and the best ribs I've ever had are right here in Philly.

Show Z.Show Zhang: The short rib and the chicken wing here are awesome! And the garlic mashed potato, you should definitely try this! And I love the Asian broccoli salad, and the corn bread as well.

Fette Sau is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Philadelphia.

3. Fette Sau

8.1
1208 Frankford Ave (at Girard Ave.), Philadelphia, PA
BBQ Joint · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 75 tips and reviews

Christopher J.Christopher Jones: All the meat is delicious, especially the short rib. Try the Fishtown Ryatt cocktail if you like whiskey.

John E.John Easlea: Short ribs are the best!

Jason R.Jason Rappaport: If they have pork belly, get it. Chicken is the best thing on the menu. Ribs and brisket are decent; don't bother with anything else.

The Rib Stand is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Philadelphia.

4. The Rib Stand

7.4
51 N 12th St (at Reading Terminal Market), Philadelphia, PA
BBQ Joint · Chinatown · 7 tips and reviews

MatMat: Remarkably good ribs for not being made in the South. The sauce was good too.

Deon P.Deon Paylor: Ribs so good you don't need the sauce.... But get it anyway.

DanDan: Forgo the cheese and save yourself $.50 on the boneless rib sandwich. Be sure to get the hot BBQ sauce (not that hot) rather than the mild. Only do the combo if you are up for a big lunch!

Village Whiskey is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Philadelphia.

5. Village Whiskey

8.7
118 S 20th St (at Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA
Whisky Bar · Center City West · 173 tips and reviews

Chris K.Chris Kelly: Short rib skillet at brunch: not to be missed

jaCreativejaCreative: Short rib and cheddar fries are amazing!

Jason G.Jason Gibson: Drinks were REALLY good. The short rib cheddar fries are proof that God wants us to be happy.

Dwights Southern Bar-B-Que II is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Philadelphia.

6. Dwights Southern Bar-B-Que II

7.8
3734 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Restaurant · Hunting Park · 10 tips and reviews

Adrienne F.Adrienne Flint: Must do pork rib sandwich

Daryl L.Daryl Logue: Best ribs in the city.

Cierrah W.Cierrah West-Williams: The bbq chicken wings and beef ribs are delicious

Baby Blues BBQ Philly is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Philadelphia.

7. Baby Blues BBQ Philly

7.3
3432 Sansom St (at Moravian Ct), Philadelphia, PA
BBQ Joint · 60 tips and reviews

KeenanKeenan: Fried okra is delicious. Splurge on the beef ribs. Well worth it.

Dylan K.Dylan Kahle: Delicious!!! Everything was good, especially the ribs and pulled pork. And they have kool-aid!!

Steve C.Steve Cunningham: great memphis ribs

Sampan is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Philadelphia.

8. Sampan

8.4
124 S 13th St (btw Sansom St & Walnut St), Philadelphia, PA
Asian Restaurant · Center City East · 184 tips and reviews

Candace J.Candace Johnson: I love it here great food short ribs rock shrimp salmon Brussels sprouts Cantonese rolls are great

Ali W.Ali West: Get the Short Rib!!!

Erik B.Erik Burbulla: Definitely get the short rib. It was really really solid along with the Brussels sprouts, beef satay and calamari salad. It was also cool to sit at the kitchen bar and watch them cook it all.

Tyson Bees is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Philadelphia.

9. Tyson Bees

7.8
on 33rd St (at Spruce St), Philadelphia, PA
Food Truck · University City · 20 tips and reviews

d 1.d 1: Can't pick a favorite as everything I've had is great. Bahn Mi, Burrito and the short rib tacos are regulars though.

Les E.Les Eisel: Anything with the Korean short rib is good. The burrito has too much rice but the tacos are AMAZING!!!

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: The colorful Tyson Bees truck is the storefront for enticing Asian fusion eats like Korean BBQ short rib tacos and Thai basil chicken over rice and kimchi hot dogs.

Buddakan is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Philadelphia.

10. Buddakan

8.8
325 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA
Asian Restaurant · Center City East · 117 tips and reviews

Rebecca N.Rebecca Noricks: Get the tuna tartare spring rolls and the beef short rib. The spring roll is fresh and flavorful and the ribs are fall apart tender and savory.

💋Rebecca💋Rebecca: Edamame ravioli is too hyped up. Try the braised short ribs. Delicious. And pad Thai. Zen gria just ok. Kobe beef satay good

Alexandra K.Alexandra Kiker: Always order the boneless char sui spare ribs.

Green Eggs Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Philadelphia.

11. Green Eggs Cafe

8.9
1306 Dickinson St (at S Clarion St), Philadelphia, PA
Café · Bella Vista - Southwark · 52 tips and reviews

Nicole Y.Nicole Yates: Short Ribs Benedict. Awesome!!

Sumita S.Sumita Saha: The short ribs benedict is to die for! And the red velvet pancake is absolutely worth the hype, though if you're planning to have both together, they do the pancake in kids' portions as well.

Ramon R.Ramon Rios: My first time there and had the short rib Benedict and cheese grits everything was amazing. Will be going back to try the walnut brownie French toast👍👍👌👌

Mike's BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Philadelphia.

12. Mike's BBQ

8.8
1703 S 11th St (Morris), Philadelphia, PA
BBQ Joint · Bella Vista - Southwark · 12 tips and reviews

Jim H.Jim Henderson: The brisket, ribs, sausage and Italian Mac n' Cheese were fantastic!

Gabo S.Gabo S: Brisket is a must. Great ribs as well.

Slaveiko S.Slaveiko Savov: Maybe the best BBQ place in Philly. Great service and everything is fresh and tasty. Try the Korean wings.

Green Eggs Café is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Philadelphia.

13. Green Eggs Café

8.3
212 S 13th St (at Locust St), Philadelphia, PA
Breakfast Spot · Washington Square West · 150 tips and reviews

Adam H.Adam Hertz: Short Ribs Benedict is to die for!

SPSP: The short rib panini was awesome - but the whole menu looked amazing. Definitely have to get back.

Kenyon B.Kenyon Bush: Short Rib Benedict

El Rey is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Philadelphia.

14. El Rey

8.7
2013 Chestnut St (at 20th St), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Center City West · 113 tips and reviews

Bullfrog & BaumBullfrog & Baum: This is an awesome kitchsy Mexican Joint in Philly! Chef Dionico Jimenez makes the best short ribs in a sandwich-like torta.

Reinhold ResidentialReinhold Residential: Nacho average Mexican diner with specialties like wild mushroom soup and short rib enchiladas. A "secret" passageway leads to its sexy sister bar, the Ranstead Room.

PhabiPhabi: Very cool little place. The food was delish! I shared their app special that night which was 4 different flavored guacs, wow great twist on guac!! Then I ate their short rib enchiladas yummy!!

Dekes BBQ Carry- Out & Catg is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Philadelphia.

15. Dekes BBQ Carry- Out & Catg

8.1
4901 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Manayunk · 29 tips and reviews

Bill B.Bill Braverman: Meet Deke and ask for his suggestions. I'm starting with the wings, the pulled pork sliders, brisket, and then the spare ribs.

O. K.O. K.: The ribs are amazing. The cornbread is perfect.

Lynn B.Lynn Brown: Apple and Pecan salad is lit.Beef brisket melts in your mouth.Everything is good!