The Rib Shack - Otahuhu

We got the ribs, onion rings, mushrooms, and chips. We got them takeaways to eat out on the beach. Although one of the better ribs places out for takeaways, I felt that the ribs weren't as tender as previous visits pre COVID. Still a good place to grab a quick fix if craving ribs on a lazy Sunday.

Listen, this place isn’t going to win any interior decoration awards. Was a bit worried when I walked in and saw the 2 tables, but stayed for the food and decided to give it a chance. Glad I did, because the food was delicious. Onion rings were a great addition to the ribs and chicken wings. Staff was super helpful as well. Low expectations, but pleasantly surprised. Will be back.

Really enjoyed a nice good meal here. The ribs were very tender and tasty. The burger with mushroom sauce has a nice rich taste to it. The wings were nice and juicy as well. One small let down for me is that you get a large amount of chips with no dressing. You have to pay extra for tomato or aioli dip which is a bit disappointing. I purchased two aioli containers and one tomato sauce container, and it was $2.50 extra, which is a bit steep in my opinion. They also sell peppermint crisp tart which is a really nice South African dessert. For $3.00 a tub, it's definitely worth the price if you have any room after eating your mains. Despite the whole sauce shenanigans, the food is still good and it was really satisfying.

Plenty of items on the menu to choose from, all of which sounds delicious. We got the rack of ribs, added fries and onion rings. Generous servings, enough for 3 people. The ribs were nice and soft, very tasty. Not too overwhelming. Hot chips were cooked and salted perfectly, nice crunch and soft inside. Surprise fav were the onion rings. A little oily but suited very well with the ribs. Not a lot of seating inside but the beach is only a stroll away.

Tasty and tender ribs. Sharing plate was generous amount. Good for 4 people